Jan 15-21 (Durham)

Good morning, Durham Parents. With snow in the forecast, it feels like a good time to step outside again and enjoy some of the winter activities happening around the region. From skating and free events to simple ways to spend time together, there’s a lot going on right now that makes winter feel a little more inviting. Enjoy!

What Durham is Talking About

Fieldgate Sports Complex Set to Open in 2026 
Oshawa's new multi-sport facility will feature artificial turf fields, walking trails, and community spaces when it opens later this year. [Durham Region]

New Indoor Play Centre Opens in Ajax
Kidz Fun Centre, a new indoor play destination for families, is now welcoming children with climbing structures, slides, and interactive play areas. [@kidzfuncentre]

$10-a-Day Child Care Target Still Out of Reach for Ontario Parents
Ontario parents will not see further child care fee reductions this year, according to the province, raising concerns about whether the $10-a-day target will be met by 2026. [CTV News Toronto]

What to Do

Thursday, Jan. 15

• 🎵 Family Music and Movement | Ages 0-6 | Ajax Library - Audley Branch, Ajax

• ⛸️ Parent and Tot Skate | Adults 18+ with children 7 and under | Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Whitby

Friday, Jan. 16

• 🎉 Kids Friday Night Fun | Ages 6-12 | Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax

• 🎨 Pre-School Friday Night Fun | Ages 2.5-5 | Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax

• 👶 Peekaboo Drop In! | Ages 0-18 months | Uxbridge Library, Uxbridge

Saturday, Jan. 17

• 🎩 BenTastic Fantastic Magic | $20/ticket | St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, Ajax

• 🎨 Mini Makers Saturday | All Brock Libraries branches, Brock

• 👨‍🏫 Community Champions Story Time: School Teacher | Oshawa Library - Delpark Homes Centre Branch, Oshawa

• 🧩 Puzzle Competition! | Ages 8+ | Pickering Library - George Ashe Branch, Pickering

• 🔬 Science Fair: How-To Workshop | Grades 3-12 | Pickering Library, Pickering

• 🎨 All Ages Saturday Family Fun | Scugog Library, Port Perry

• 🐻 Celebrate Winnie the Pooh | Whitby Library - Rossland Branch, Whitby

Sunday, Jan. 18

• 🏃 Pre-School & Family Open Gym | Ages 3+ | Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax

• 🎤 Boston Pizza K Pop Demon Hunters Trivia! | $2/player | Boston Pizza, Bowmanville

• 🧵 Michaels Makebreak: Fabric Bracelets | Ages 14+ | Michaels, Whitby

Monday, Jan. 19

• 🎨 Mixed Media Magic | Ages 13-18 | Oshawa Library - John Aker Northview Branch, Oshawa

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• ⛸️ Free Parent & Tot Skate at Orono Arena | Parents and young children | Orono Arena, Orono

• 🔧 Family Maker Magic | Families | Oshawa Library - McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa

• 📖 Storytime at the Shops | The Shops at Pickering City Centre, Pickering

Advance Registration

Register Now for Upcoming Events!

• 🔨 Kids RONA Workshop: Build A Wish Box | Registration opens Monday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 AM for Saturday, Feb. 7 event | Ages 5-12 | Participating RONA stores

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

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