Apr 16-22 (Durham)

Good morning, Durham! I felt a weight lift off me this week. I can't fully explain it — but if you have young kids, I think you know exactly what I mean. The first real week of spring where you step outside and just breathe. Lighter jackets. Leaving the house without a 20-minute production. There's something about outdoor time that resets everyone — kids included. Less chaos, more space.

This week is a good one. Earth Week, spring markets, and a ton of free activities happening right in your backyard. And Friday is a PA Day — scroll down, we've got you covered.

What Durham is Talking About

Mini Mavericks: Free PA Day Community Event — Friday, Apr. 17 
Mini Mavericks is hosting a free 1-hour play session this PA Day at 1735 Bayly St #13, Pickering. Various time slots available — a great way to keep the kids active!

Free Speech & Hearing Screenings — May 11 
In celebration of Better Speech & Hearing Month, All About Communication is offering free screenings at Whitby Health Centre on May 11th. Spots are limited — secure yours now!

Clarington Families: School Bus Registration Now Open 
If your child is eligible for school transportation next year, the annual opt-in for KPRDSB and PVNCCDSB is now open. Don't forget to register to guarantee their spot on the bus!

What to Do

Thursday, Apr. 16

• 🌍 Earth Day Celebration | FREE | Bowmanville Library, Clarington

• 📚 Screening of Canada Reads Finale! | FREE | Oshawa Library – McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa

• 📖 Spring Reads Book Sale | FREE | Oshawa Library – McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa

Friday, Apr. 17

• 🎨 PA Day Craft and Movie: Goat | FREE | Ajax Library, Ajax

• 🍕 Boston Pizza LEGO Lunch (PA Day) | Participants pay for own food | Boston Pizza Bowmanville, Clarington

• 📖 Spring Reads Book Sale | FREE | Oshawa Library – McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa

• ⚽ Mini Mavericks Free Community Event | FREE | 1-hour play session | Various times | Mini Mavericks, Pickering

• 🐢 PA Day Fun: Shell-ebrate Turtle Conservation! | FREE | Ages 5-12 | Pickering Library, Pickering

• 🎭 PA Day Activities | FREE | Teens | Pickering Library, Pickering

• 🎨 PA Day Fun: Crafternoon! | FREE | Ages 5-12 | Pickering Library – George Ashe Branch, Pickering

Saturday, Apr. 18

• 🦁 Beaverton Lions Club Earth Day Community Clean Up | FREE | Ludwick Park / Centennial Park / Beaverton Fairgrounds, Brock

• 🌿 Operation Clean Sweep | FREE | Admiral's Walk Clubhouse, Clarington

• 🛍️ Orono Spring Vendor Event | FREE | Rebekah Hall, Clarington

• 📖 Spring Reads Book Sale | FREE | Oshawa Library – McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa

• 🌸 Glen Street School Spring Market | FREE | Glen Street Public School, Oshawa

• 🌸 Spring Fling | FREE | Millennium Square, Pickering

• 🌳 Take Pride in Pickering: Community Tree Planting | FREE | Alex Robertson Park, Pickering

• 📚 Brooklin Spring Fair Crafts | FREE | Grades 1-2 | Whitby Library – Brooklin Branch, Whitby

Sunday, Apr. 19

• 🧱 IndigoKids Presents: Lego Treasure Hunt | $ | Chapters Ajax, Ajax

• 🥞 Kendal Lions Club Pancake Breakfast | $ | Kendal Community Centre, Clarington

• 🎨 Michaels Kids Club: Clay Pencil & Paintbrush Pals | FREE | All Michaels locations, Oshawa

• ⛸️ Try Speed Skating Open House | FREE | Delpark Homes Centre, Oshawa

• 🌿 Food Garden Tour + Q&A | $ | Ages 8+ | Carly's Homestead Garden, Uxbridge

Wednesday, Apr. 22

• 🌍 Earth Day Walk | FREE | McLaughlin Bay Trails, Oshawa

• 🧱 Lego: Around the Brick World | FREE | Oshawa Library – Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa

• 🌍 Earth Day Clean Up | FREE | Uxbridge Historical Centre, Uxbridge

• 🚶 Hey Mama Social Club Stroller Walk | FREE | Parents and babies | Cullen Park Trail, Whitby

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday! ✌️

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