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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

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...

Conant Park reopens with new amenities, community cleanup and student volunteers making a difference

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the revitalization and reopening of Conant Park.  More than 60 students from Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School along with local community members came together to celebrate the reopening with a community clean up.

Conant Park is a neighbourhood park located between Ritson Road South and Wentworth Street East in Ward 5, behind Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School.  

Key improvements to Conant Park include:

• upgrades to the existing...

May 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 May. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

Asian and South Asian Heritage Month

Dutch Heritage Month