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City Events

Classic vehicles lined up with front vehicle hoods raised.

Kars on King Vehicle Registration

Vehicle registration is now open. Vehicle registration is required to participate in this award winning event.

Kars on King Vehicle Registration Form

Registration will close when vehicle capacity has been reached.

Event Application Forms

The City of Oshawa invites you to submit an application form to participate in City-run events throughout the year:

Canada Day - Displayer/Sponsor Application Form

Event and On-Street Performer Application Form

Bright & Merry Market Food Vendor Application Form
Food vendor application closes at 11:59 p.m. on September 14.

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.

Canada Day

July 1

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Events in the Park

Select Dates in July and August.

Kars on King

Mayor's Cleanup

Culture Days

Remembrance Day

Bright & Merry Market

November 14

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Oshawa Celebrates

December 31

Community Cleanup Week

April 22 to April 25

Residents standing at City Hall with garbage bags in hand, under a blue tent

Communities with Brooms

April 24

greenhouse with colourful plants and flowers

Doors Open Oshawa

May 3

National Youth Week

May 1 to 7

Oversize City of Oshawa vehicles and machines lined up with Operations Staff in orange and blue uniforms in front.

Public Works at Work: Trucks, Tools & More!

May 22

Indigenous Women, Teen and young child dance in cultural regalia clothing

Indigenous Cultural Celebration

Peony Festival

Photography at City of Oshawa Events

Photography Policy

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.