Kars on King
Friday, August 22
3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Oshawa, King St., Simcoe St. including Memorial Park
Kars on King, an event affectionately named after the hundreds of invited classic cars and trucks showcased throughout downtown Oshawa Streets – including the aptly named King Street for a one-day, car enthusiast event. Kars on King, hosted by the City of Oshawa (the largest municipality within Durham Region) is an outdoor festival celebrating all things classic vehicles, bringing together generations of vehicle enthusiasts, vintage car clubs, and car lovers from young to young at heart into the heart of downtown Oshawa. This event offers the community and tourists alike a free, safe, accessible, family-friendly community event pairing vintage vehicles with live entertainment and community activations.

Located at King St. and Celina St. intersection
Live Music at 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies at 5 p.m.

Presented by OMVIC at Memorial Park
From 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., activities include:
Zoo to You
Inflatables and Games
LivingRoom Mobile Art Bus
Strolling Buskers
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Tribute Communities Centre is excited to welcome back its annual Touch a Truck event, presented by Oshawa Power, that takes place outside the venue from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during Kars on King. This free, hands-on event allows children of all ages to get up close and personal with more than 40 vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

The City of Oshawa invites sponsors and non-profit community organizations to apply to attend Kars on King. The application deadline is August 5.
2025 Kars on King Vehicle Registration Form |
Kars on King Terms and ConditionsOwners are required to register their vehicles with their information as a registration package is mailed to each participant.
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Hotel Packages
Planning a visit from out of town? Book the Auto Lovers Family Getaway experience, available from August 19 to 23, for the ultimate automotive adventure. This limited-time package includes a stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, admission to the Canadian Automotive Museum and Canadian Tank Museum, and the chance to enjoy Kars on King. For more details, visit oshawatourism.com/Stay
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