City Events
Doors Open Oshawa scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. With over 20 sometimes hidden and always interesting places and spaces to explore - a great opportunity to see a glimpse into the City of Oshawa. Free Admission, all are welcome.
The Peony Festival Art contest is open. Visit the Peony Festival to learn more about the contest and how to register!
The City of Oshawa Events team invites food vendors to apply for space at our Canada Day and The Bright and Merry Market events. As this year is Oshawa's centennial, event space rental fees have been waived. Licensing fees are still applicable.
To learn more or to apply visit the Food Vendor Application
City of Oshawa & Other Significant Events
The City of Oshawa hosts numerous free events for the community. In addition, there were over 400 events hosted in our community by other event organizers! Our city is a vibrant, rich, diverse community that has so much to offer! If you are hosting an event, be sure to check out our Host an Event page, and post it on our free Events Calendar listing.
Pollinator Planting at Gold Point Reserve - May 4
Public Art in Oshawa - May 25
Indigenous Cultural Celebration - June 1
Tree Tour - July 13
Centennial Tree Planting - September 29
Date: Saturday May 4
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Locations: Various sites throughout Oshawa
Join us to learn more about Oshawa! See behind the scenes at some of Oshawa's most interesting places!
Dates: May 25, June 22, and September 7
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Various Locations
Join the Mayor’s Cleanup events and help beautify your community. Volunteer your time and make a difference in local parks, green spaces, trails, and schoolyards.
20th Annual Festival
Dates: June 8 and June 9
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Register for the art contest now!
Displayer and Sponsor Application open now!
Bring a chair or a blanket, and a picnic and join us for outdoor entertainment in a park near you.
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Oshawa
Vehicle registration is open until August 5!
Date: Monday, November 11
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cenotaph, 110 Simcoe St. S.
This ceremony is led by The Royal Canadian Legion Branches 43 and 637 in partnership with the City of Oshawa.
Date: Friday, November 15
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Centre St. S. to Memorial Park
Kick off the festive season with a visit to our annual market and tree-lighting! Fun for young and seasoned!
Planning in progress!
Date: Tuesday, December 31
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
Location: Delpark Homes Centre
Significant Stakeholder Events
These community stakeholder events see upwards of 3,000 visitors and are significant tourism events in Oshawa and Durham Region.
Convergence - Oshawa Tourism
Santa's Parade of Lights - Oshawa Tourism
Oshawa Rib Fest - Rotary Club of Oshawa
Aquino Tank Weekend - Ontario Regiment Museum
Fiesta - Oshawa Folk Arts Council
Want to host your own event?
We are here to help guide you through the planning process, we can advise you on locations, licenses and permits.
Photography at City of Oshawa events
The City of Oshawa hosts open, free public events. Photographers will be present taking photos and video footage at these events. These images may be used without further notification on City-owned and non-City-owned property, print media, digital media, the Internet, social media sites, media releases and broadcasts. By attending, you consent to such use.