Feb 5-11 (Durham)

Good morning, Durham Parents. This week marks the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics Games. We've rounded up watch parties across the region, along with Big Air All-Stars bringing stunts on Saturday, the Port Perry Antique Show running all weekend, and Ajax's Black History Month celebration on Sunday. Stay cozy!

Capture Your Family’s Memories

Sponsored Giveaway

Kids grow up in the blink of an eye, but the memories you make together will stay in your hearts forever! This month, we're partnering with Orange Naturals, a Canadian natural health company, for an amazing family giveaway! 

10 lucky families will receive a Time Capsule box that will help your family capture your family's memories, laughs and special moments with your kids. Fill it together, seal it up, and open it years from now to see how much they've grown! 

What's included: Thoughtful prompts for this fun & meaningful family activity, and a bundle of Orange Naturals natural health products to keep your family healthy all year long, including Kids Magnesium Drink Mix, Kids Elderberry + C Liquid, Kids Probiotics Powder, and more. You can be 1 of 10 winners. Valued at $150+.

How to enter: Head to Instagram @mayhemadventures and follow the contest rules. Contest closes February 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. 

What Durham is Talking About

Uxbridge Love Trail for Couples and Families
Designed for couples and families who want to slow down, the Love Trail invites you to explore at your own pace and make the day your own.

Camp 30 Cafeteria Saved from Demolition
An important win in preserving Bowmanville's history: Camp 30 Cafeteria is saved from demolition following council's decision.

Special Skate & Bowl Combo at Port Perry Lakefront
Lakefront Skate and Market goers in Port Perry can enjoy a special Blade & Bowl Combo deal with Anyway Fruit.

What to Do

Thursday, Feb. 5

• 📖 Talkin' Tales with award-winning Kesha Christie | Grades JK-2 | Bowmanville Library

• 🎵 Musical Babies | Birth to pre-crawlers | Newcastle Library

• 💝 Valentine's Crafternoon | Babies and caregivers | The Dance Edge, Oshawa

Friday, Feb. 6

• 🏅 Live Screening 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony | Brock Libraries - Cannington Branch

• 🎨 Cultural Expressions: Honouring Black Excellence with EarlyON | Pickering Library - George Ashe Branch

• 🏅 Olympic Watch Party - Opening Ceremonies | Uxbridge Library

• 💇 Hair Diversity Storytime and Craft | Whitby Library - Rossland Branch

Saturday, Feb. 7

• 🎪 Big Air All-Stars Live | Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa

• 🚜 Canadian Tank Museum: Winter Warfare | Canadian Tank Museum, Oshawa

• 🥞 Stacks of Love: A Pancake Brunch & Tea Party | King Street Community Church, Oshawa

• 🛍️ Port Perry Antique & Nostalgia Show | Scugog Community Centre, Port Perry

• 💝 Michaels Kids Club: Valentine's Card | Michaels, Whitby

• 🏅 Olympic Storytime and Craft | Whitby Library - Central Library

• 🎩 Cat in the Hat Storytime and Craft | Whitby Library - Rossland Branch

• 🎮 The Gamer's Table Demo Day | Gamers Table, Whitby

Sunday, Feb. 8

• 🎉 19th Annual Black History Month Celebration | J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, Ajax

• 🎨 Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Valentine's Mason Jar | Ages 13+ | Michaels, Ajax

• 🥞 All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast at the Beaverton Legion | The Beaverton Legion Branch 135

• 🛍️ Port Perry Antique & Nostalgia Show | Scugog Community Centre, Port Perry

Monday, Feb. 9

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun Time | Ages 0-6 (older siblings welcome) | Ajax Community Centre

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• 🏅 Olympic Trivia Family Challenge! | Pickering Library - Central Branch

Ongoing This Week

⛸️ Free Daytime Public Skating
Monday - Friday | Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, Pickering

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

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