👋 Hello sweet August! You might just be my favourite month of the year. The days are long, the sunsets are magical, the bugs are finally buggering off, and our pace slows down after the initial summer hype.

Whatever you have planned for the month, I hope you soak it all in. We've curated a list of free events that might make it even better.

My favourite finds this week:

1. Deebee's organic freezies (no affiliation, just happy to find a summer treat without red dye no. 3. Watermelon is currently the household top flavour 🍉).

2. This Disney story time playlist on Spotify - for those longer car rides, they're narrated by some awesome British dude and include original songs and clips from Disney films.

Happy August, happy summer, happy days!

-Mayhem Mamas

Here's what's happening this week around Durham Region:

🏁 Superbike Double Header with kids under 16 FREE – CLARINGTON
💻 Code Your Destination library workshop – AJAX
🚚 Food Truck Festival all weekend (3 days!) – PICKERING
🎬 Captain America movie under the stars – WHITBY
🎪 Topsy-Turvy Whimsical Day with activities galore – OSHAWA
🎭 Juggling Chef performance at the library – OSHAWA
🦎 World Lizard Day celebration – WHITBY
🎨 DIY Friendship Bracelet making – PICKERING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

🎨 Sidewalk Painting | AJAX
Thursday, August 7 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Get creative outdoors with sidewalk chalk art! Perfect evening activity for the whole family to express their artistic side.

🎵 Barns2Beaches Music Tour | OSHAWA
Thursday, August 7 | 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Ed Broadbent Amphitheatre & Waterfront Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Live music by the water! Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and some money for food vendors if you'd like.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

💃 Ajax Zumba in the Square | AJAX
Friday, August 8 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Pat Bayly Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Dance fitness fun for the whole family! This event also occurs again on September 12th.

🏁 Superbike Double Header (Day 1/3) | CLARINGTON
Friday, August 8 | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Cost: Kids under 16 are FREE with a paying adult | Age: All ages
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Thrilling motorcycle racing action! Advanced pricing available until Wednesday, August 6th at midnight. Great family motorsports experience.

🎪 Topsy-Turvy Whimsical Day (Day 1/2) | OSHAWA
Friday, August 8 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Lake Vista Community Centre
Cost: $10 general admission, children under 2 are free | Age: All ages
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A wonderfully wacky day of activities and entertainment! Great value for a full day of family fun.

🚚 Pickering Food Truck Festival (Day 1/3) | PICKERING
Friday, August 8 | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Esplanade Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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First day of a fantastic 3-day food truck extravaganza! Sample delicious eats from various vendors in beautiful waterfront setting.

🎁 Uxbridge Customer Appreciation Event | UXBRIDGE
Friday, August 8 | 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Gateway Commercial Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Community celebration with special activities and appreciation events for families.

🎬 Movies in the Park: Captain America: Brave New World | WHITBY
Friday, August 8 | 8:00 PM
Location: Whitby Civic Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Movie begins at dusk. Bring blankets and snacks for a perfect family movie night under the stars! Another movie on August 22.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

🏛️ 16th Annual Orono Antique Street Festival | CLARINGTON
Saturday, August 9 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Main Street, Orono
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Browse unique antiques and enjoy small-town charm! Great for families who love treasure hunting and history.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and Fun Wellness | CLARINGTON
Saturday, August 9 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Waverley Place
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Family wellness activities focusing on fun and healthy living. Great way to bond while learning about wellness together.

🏁 Superbike Double Header (Day 2/3) | CLARINGTON
Saturday, August 9 | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Cost: Kids under 16 are FREE with a paying adult | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Thrilling motorcycle racing action! Advanced pricing available until Wednesday, August 6th at midnight. Great family motorsports experience.

⚽ Oshawa Kicks Fun Day | OSHAWA
Saturday, August 9 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Vaso Field, Ontario Tech
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Soccer-themed fun day with activities for all skill levels. Great way to get kids active and engaged in sport.

🎪 Topsy-Turvy Whimsical Day (Day 2/2) | OSHAWA
Saturday, August 9 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Lake Vista Community Centre
Cost: $10 general admission, children under 2 are free | Age: All ages
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Final day of whimsical fun! Don't miss out on this delightfully topsy-turvy experience.

🎨 DIY Friendship Bracelet Fun | PICKERING
Saturday, August 9 | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Location: The Shops at Pickering City Centre (Centre Court)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Create beautiful friendship bracelets with your kids! Perfect indoor activity and a great way to make memories together.

🚚 Pickering Food Truck Festival (Day 2/3) | PICKERING
Saturday, August 9 | 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Esplanade Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Day two of the food truck festival with extended hours! More time to sample amazing food and enjoy the waterfront.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

💻 Code Your Destination | AJAX
Sunday, August 10 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Learn coding skills in a fun, family-friendly environment! Great introduction to technology and programming for kids.

🏁 Superbike Double Header (Day 3/3) | CLARINGTON
Sunday, August 10 | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Cost: Kids under 16 are FREE with a paying adult | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details | 📅 Add to Calendar: Google | Outlook
Final day of the Superbike weekend! Don't miss the exciting conclusion of this motorsports event. National final event!

🚚 Pickering Food Truck Festival (Day 3/3) | PICKERING
Sunday, August 10 | 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Esplanade Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Final day of the food truck festival! Last chance to sample all those delicious offerings by the waterfront.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

🎭 Juggling Chef | OSHAWA
Tuesday, August 12 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Oshawa Library - Delpark Homes Centre Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Amazing juggling performance combined with cooking fun! Interactive entertainment that will have the kids mesmerized.

🎵 Boots and Beats Culture Pop Up | WHITBY
Tuesday, August 12 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Rotary Sunrise Lake Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
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Music and cultural celebration by the lake! Perfect evening event to enjoy live entertainment with the family.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

🦎 World Lizard Day Celebration | WHITBY
Wednesday, August 13 | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Whitby Public Library - Brooklin Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details | 📅 Add to Calendar: Google | Outlook
Learn about our scaly friends on World Lizard Day! Educational and fun activities celebrating these fascinating creatures.

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