Good morning, Durham Parents. OK we get it, old man winter has been relentless this week. But we're here to get you through it with these events—PA Day Friday brings Mad Hatter tea parties and LEGO fun at libraries across the region, while the weekend heats up with Valentine's character meet-and-greets and a grand opening celebration at Biscuits to Baskets in Ajax. Plus, The Shops at Pickering is hosting Family Fun Day on Saturday. Stay cozy!
What Durham is Talking About
Feed the Songbirds at Lynde Shores
Get outside and feed the songbirds at Lynde Shores in Whitby for a magical winter nature experience.
170-Foot Water Slide at McLean Community Centre
Ajax families can enjoy a 170-foot water slide at McLean Community Centre for indoor aquatic fun.
Prenatal Spa Treatment at Thermea
Moms-to-be can treat themselves to a luxurious prenatal massage designed specifically for expecting mothers at Thermea Spa in Whitby.
What to Do
Thursday, Jan. 29
📚 Gears & Giggles: Robot Story Hour | Oshawa Library - Delpark Homes Centre Branch
💪 Common Moms MOMMYFit Camp Complimentary Session | The Yard, Oshawa
🎨 Teen Art Zone Winter 2026: Graffiti Fences | Teens | The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa
Friday, Jan. 30 (PA Day)
📖 Storytime (Ages 1-JK) | Ages 1 - JK | Brock Libraries - Beaverton Branch, Beaverton
🍕 Lego Lunch! @ Boston Pizza Bowmanville | Boston Pizza, Bowmanville
🎩 Mad Hatter Tea Party (PA Day) | Grades JK - 4 | Bowmanville Library
🧱 Lego Blast (PA Day) | Grades JK - 6 | Bowmanville Library
🏗️ Busy Builders (PA Day) | Grades JK - 4 | Newcastle Library
👶 Peekaboo Drop In! | Ages 0-18 months | Uxbridge Library
🦫 Groundhog Puppets | Whitby Library - Brooklin Branch
Saturday, Jan. 31
🎉 Biscuits to Baskets Grand Opening | Biscuits to Baskets, Ajax
🎪 Family Fun Day | The Shops at Pickering City Centre, Pickering
🎨 All Ages Saturday Family Fun! | Scugog Library, Port Perry
Sunday, Feb. 1
🧵 Sundays Are for Makers: Sewing | Ages 5+ | Ajax Library - McLean Branch, Ajax
🎨 Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Valentine's Pollock Painting | Ages 13+ | Michaels, Oshawa
❤️ Valentines with Elsa & Spiderman | S Town Club, Pickering
Wednesday, Feb. 4
📖 Storytime Adventure | Ages 0-5 | Brock Libraries - Cannington Branch, Cannington
⛸️ Free Parent & Tot Skate @ Orono Arena | Parents with young children | Orono Arena
📚 Storytime at the Shops | The Shops at Pickering City Centre, Pickering
🚶♀️ Hey Mama Social Club Indoor Stroller Walk | Abilities Centre, Whitby
Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!
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