Ring in the New Year at Oshawa Celebrates – first-come, first-served admission

The City of Oshawa is excited to invite families to ring in the New Year at the Oshawa Celebrates 2026 event on Wednesday, December 31, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Delpark Homes Centre (1661 Harmony Rd. N.). This free, family-friendly celebration promises an evening filled with fun activities for all ages.

For the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending, new event capacity limits will be in place this year. Admission is first-come, first-served. Entry will pause once capacity is reached and may resume if space opens. These measures are in place to ensure a safe, positive experience for all who attend. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating together as we ring in a bright new year.

The event will feature free skating and swimming, animal displays, jumping castles and live entertainment. The highlight of the evening will be the family-friendly countdown to the New Year at 9 p.m., offering a festive way to celebrate the end of 2025 and look forward to the new year.

Wristbands for skating and swimming will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:45 p.m. and regular swim admission requirements apply.

The City of Oshawa would like to thank our supporting sponsor, Delpark Homes.

Event parking will be available at the Delpark Homes Centre and at the adjacent Maxwell Heights Secondary School. Durham Region Transit (DRT) bus service is available to the Delpark Homes Centre. For further DRT information, visit durhamregiontransit.com.

As an added way to celebrate the new year, the Civic Recreation Centre will host a free public swim from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., giving families and individuals another chance to welcome 2026 in a fun and active setting.

For more information about Oshawa Celebrates 2026, visit oshawa.ca/Celebrate or email specialevents@oshawa.ca.