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Celebrate with us!

 

Volunteer with us in 2023/2024

In anticipation of Oshawa's Centennial Anniversary we are now recruiting volunteers to help us! The upcoming event season will be an exciting one! 

There's something for everyone!

Learn more about volunteer opportunities on our Volunteering page. 

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Remembrance Day
Date: Saturday, November 11
This community partner event led by The Royal Canadian Legion Branches 43 and 637
Remembrance Day
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Bright & Merry Market

Date: Thursday, November 16
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Vendor applications now open!

 

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Share Your Holiday Spirit

Stay tuned for 2023 updates!

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Oshawa Celebrates

2024 planning in progress!
Date:
Sunday, December 31
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Delpark Homes Centre

Planning underway!
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Celebrate 100 years!

We are planning for celebrations throughout the year, if your organization is celebrating let us know!

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Mayor's Clean-up

Mayor's Downtown Clean up

Stay tuned for 2024!

Learn more in 2024!
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Doors Open

Save the date:

Date: Saturday May 4, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.*

 

 

Discover Oshawa!
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Peony Festival

20th Annual Festival

Save the date:

June 8 and June 9, 2024

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.*

 

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Events in the Park

Bring a chair or a blanket, and a picnic and join us for outdoor entertainment in a park near you.

Free Summer fun!
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Canada Day

July 1, 2024

Lakeview Park

2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Celebrate with us!
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Kars on King
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