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Kick off Indigenous History Month with the Indigenous Cultural Celebration

The City of Oshawa is excited to invite all community members to the Indigenous Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 31, at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park (169 Harbour Rd.). This event marks the beginning of Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. 

Recently recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario, the Indigenous Cultural Celebration has received awards for Best New Festival, Top 100 Festival and the FEO Impact Award.

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Go behind the scenes with Oshawa’s 1st Annual “Public Works at Work” event

The City of Oshawa is thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming new event, Public Works at Work: Trucks, Tools and More! This family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Consolidated Operations Depot, 199 Wentworth St. E.

In celebration of National Public Works Week (May 18 to 24), community members will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with site tours, see the impressive trucks, enjoy the family zone, indulge in delicious offerings from...

Celebrating Asian and South Asian Heritage Month

The City of Oshawa invites you to an inspiring evening of music, dance, stories, and community in celebration of Asian and South Asian Heritage Month. This free event will take place on May 20 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre and welcomes residents and visitors of all ages to come together, connect, and celebrate.

The evening will feature dynamic performances, engaging speakers, and light refreshments. Tickets are free and are available first come, first served online through

Call for Artists: Live painting at Convergence 2025

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce a unique live painting opportunity for artists at the Convergence Music and Art Festival 2025. Presented by Oshawa Tourism, this vibrant festival will take place in downtown Oshawa on September 20, 2025. The event celebrates Oshawa’s rich history of music and art by showcasing contemporary talents within our community. 

We are calling on local artists to submit proposals to live paint plastic Muskoka chairs during the festival using acrylic paint. The...

Plan for every season – know your risks

Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) is May 4 to 10, 2025 and the City of Oshawa reminds us that emergencies such as severe weather events or prolonged power outages can occur anytime, anywhere.

Community members are encouraged to be ready for an emergency by preparing an emergency kit for their home. The kit should have enough food, water and any applicable medications to last at least 72 hours (three days). Remember to think of pets in your 72 hour plan. At minimum, have food and water, proper...