Kick off the holiday season with Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market

The holiday season begins with the return of Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market on Friday, November 20, transforming City Hall’s Civic Square and the surrounding area into a festive celebration filled with twinkling lights and plenty of holiday cheer.  

Event Highlights

• Entertainment: Enjoy live musical performances at the Bandshell in Memorial Park as well as roaming entertainment and buskers throughout the event.
• Family Activities: Explore your creative side with hands-on art activities by LivingRoom Community Art Hive and paint a bus with Durhamways. Take a ride around downtown Oshawa on the holiday trolley, enjoy festive displays and snap your photo with Santa.
• Park Illumination: At 8:30 p.m., join us in the North Parkette at City Hall where we’ll officially kick off the holiday season by setting the park aglow with festive lights and installations.
• Merchandise: Browse the vendor market offering handmade gifts, one-of-a-kind treasures and festive finds from talented local artisans and makers, plus visit the downtown’s local shops and businesses. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop local and support small businesses this holiday season!
• Food and Beverage: Bring your appetite and enjoy delicious meals, savoury snacks and sweet holiday treats from food vendors throughout the event or grab a bite from one of the many restaurants and eateries in downtown Oshawa.
• Additional Attractions: Community partners including the Canadian Automotive Museum, Canadian Tank Museum, Oshawa Public Libraries - McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and St. George's Memorial Church, will host holiday-themed activities, crafts, food and entertainment.

Bright and Merry Market visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to support Feed the Need in Durham. Donation bins will be located at City Hall, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa Public Libraries - McLaughlin Branch, Canadian Automotive Museum and Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+ for the duration of the event.

The Bright and Merry Market is a free event presented by the City of Oshawa with support from community partners: Walton Restoration, Circular Materials, Invest Durham, Region of Durham, TD Bank, Rogers Uptown Wireless, Ontario Motor Sales, Oshawa Community Credit Union and Durham Radio – 94.9 The Rock, KX96 and CKDO. 

For full event details, including severe weather updates, please visit oshawa.ca/BrightandMerry.