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September 2025 Days of Significance

The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.

Below is a list of days of significance recognized this September. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

September 7 Ukrainian Heritage Day

September 7-13

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Celebrate local art at the Convergence Music & Art Festival

Downtown Oshawa will transform into a hub of music, art and creativity during the Convergence Music & Art Festival on Friday, September 19 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This free two-day event, organized by Oshawa Tourism, features Juno-nominated headliner Valley, alongside performances by Aysanabee, Frank Mighty, Zakisha and more. Festival goers can also experience art up close in the Art Zone or walk through immersive art installations.

The City of...

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Let’s keep our school roadways safe this September

As the new school year begins, more children will be walking and biking in and around school areas. To help keep everyone safe, drivers are reminded to slow down, follow posted speed limits, and respect all traffic signs, including no parking and no stopping zones.

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers will be actively monitoring school zones and enforcing parking regulations to protect pedestrians. Please do not park in fire routes, block driveways, or obstruct sidewalks.

Let’s work together to...

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Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month

Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities or donate online from September 1 to 28.

The City of Oshawa, the Region of Durham and other area municipalities are partnering once again in support of National Hunger Action Month this September to raise awareness, food donations and funds to fight hunger in the community.

As Durham’s population grows and food prices rise, more individuals, families and seniors are relying on food banks and related services than ever before. To help address...

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