Calendar Posting Policy

The purpose of the City's Events & Meetings Calendar  is to inform the public about upcoming events in their community and to provide an opportunity to promote community and local meetings and events.

Postings are allowed based on the following criteria:

• Events must be held in Oshawa or, alternatively, hosted by an Oshawa-based organization,
• Postings cannot be entered more than 12 months in advance,
• Postings must include at least one contact source (phone number, email address, website url),
• Events must be open to all members of the public,
• Both free and ticketed events are eligible; however, if there is a fee, the amount must be included in the posting,
• Postings are limited to 3 per month per organization, and
• If there are age restrictions associated with a posting, they are to be included in the details.

The City will not approve postings that are:

• Personal fundraisers,
• Political in nature,
• Discriminatory to an individual or group,
• Faith based ceremonies or teachings,
• Postings that conflict with any laws, City by-laws, policies or City programs,
• Information workshops for the purpose of soliciting customers*,
• For the sale of products or services unless a portion of the proceeds are being donated to a not-for-profit organization in Oshawa (Note: the local not-for-profit organization must submit the listing)*,
•  Yard sales or rummage sales unless a portion of the proceeds are being donated to a not-for-profit organization in Oshawa (Note: the local not-for-profit organization must submit the listing), or
•  Events for organizations that do not have the required City permits or licences.

 * These restrictions are waived for postings included in The Arts category within the Festivals and Events calendar and in the Business Events and Workshops calendar.

Disclaimer:

• The City of Oshawa reserves the right to deny submissions at its sole discretion.
• The inclusion of a posting does not imply endorsement by the City of Oshawa.
• The City of Oshawa accepts no responsibility for the information contained in postings made by others.
• The City of Oshawa accepts no responsibility for any damages caused by the inclusion of incorrect or inappropriate information posted by others.
• The City of Oshawa reserves the right to edit messages for grammar and clarity.
• The City of Oshawa reserves the right to modify the calendar posting criteria at any time.

Community Event Planning

The issuance of permits for community events are not associated with the posting of events to the online calendar and are the responsibility of the organizer. For tips and information on hosting an event in the community, please go to  Host an Event in Oshawa.