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July 17-23 (Durham)

July 16, 2025

👋 Hey Durham families!

This week, we're hunting for last-minute activities to give you a break from the summer heat! Whether it's cool air-conditioned libraries or shaded park events, these are perfect for when the backyard gets too hot and you need to get out of the house.

Speaking of which, don't forget to check out our Top-rated 32 Splash Pads in the GTA guide 🌊

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

🎬 Ajax Movies in the Park: Sonic 3 + Port Perry Movie Night with FREE Pizza
🚗 4th Annual Wyatt Carr Memorial Car Show – Clarington
🦸 Superhero Storytime – Clarington
🚀 Hero's Journey: Entrepreneurship for Kids – Clarington
🎭 TAC Presents: Percy Jackson Watercolour Painting – Ajax
🍕 North House Food Truck Festival - Scugog

THURSDAY, JULY 17

🎨 TAC Presents: Percy Jackson Watercolour Painting | AJAX
Date: Thursday, July 17 | Time: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Ajax Library - Audley Branch
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Creative workshop for young Percy Jackson fans!

🐸 Nature Talk: Crawl, Slither and Jump! | CLARINGTON
Date: Thursday, July 17 | Time: 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Newcastle Library
FREE | Age: Grades JK-6
🔗 Event Details
Learn about amazing creatures that crawl, slither and jump!

🎬 Whitby Movie in the Square: Inside Out 2 | WHITBY
Date: Thursday, July 17 | Time: 7:30 PM (activities), sundown (movie)
Location: Celebration Square
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Bring your lawn chair, shop local and get cozy under the stars in Downtown Whitby! With VIP giveaways, games, face painting, vendors, food trucks and more, it's sure to be a blast for the whole family!

FRIDAY, JULY 18

🎬 Ajax Movies in the Park: Sonic 3 | AJAX
Date: Friday, July 18 | Time: 8:45 PM
Location: Ajax Community Centre Sports Field (South Field)
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy a unique outdoor family cinema experience on a giant inflatable movie screen! Bring your own snacks, chair, blanket and bug spray. Rain location: ACC Pad 2.

🍕 Boston Pizza Lego Lunch | CLARINGTON
Date: Friday, July 18 | Time: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Location: Boston Pizza Bowmanville
FREE (you purchase your own food and beverages) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Build and play with Lego while enjoying lunch! Registration required.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

🦸 Superhero Storytime | CLARINGTON
Date: Saturday, July 19 | Time: 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Bowmanville Library
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Come dressed as your favorite superhero for stories and fun!

🚗 4th Annual Wyatt Carr Memorial Car Show Event | CLARINGTON
Date: Saturday, July 19 | Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Orono Fairgrounds
$10 admission (all proceeds donated to SickKids hospital) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Amazing classic cars, live music, food vendors, auction and family activities supporting a great cause!

🏰 Family Fun Day with Red House Vision Centre | OSHAWA
Date: Saturday, July 19 | Time: Various hourly slots (registration required)
Location: Red House Vision Centre
FREE | Age: 6-14 years (parent/guardian must accompany children)
🔗 Event Details
Bouncy castle, Fortnite Nerf shoot-'em, vision-related games, gifts, prizes, and cold treats! Limited slots available each hour - register now!

🎨 Summer Saturday's for Kids: Colouring Day | PICKERING
Date: Saturday, July 19 | Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: The Shops at Pickering City Centre
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Creative colouring fun at the mall!

🍕 North House Food Truck Festival | SCUGOG
Date: Saturday, July 19 | Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Port Perry Fairgrounds
Cost: $10 entry fee (non-perishable food items also accepted) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Amazing variety of food trucks all in one place! Keep an eye on their social media for info on shuttle services provided.

🎨 Whitby Summer July Art Series | WHITBY
Date: Saturday, July 19 | Time: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Whitby
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free crafts for kids in the parkette at the corner of Byron and Dundas. This program also runs August 9 and August 23.

SUNDAY, JULY 20

🌳 Picnic in the Park at Greenwood Conservation Park | AJAX
Date: Sunday, July 20 | Time: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Location: Greenwood Conservation Park - Glenview Park Site 1
FREE | Age: All ages | Registration required
🔗 Event Details
Perfect family picnic spot with beautiful natural surroundings! It's also a chance for those who may not have experienced Mommy Connections Durham to come and see what we're all about! There will be toy testing, giveaways and some freebies too!

MONDAY, JULY 21

🚀 Hero's Journey: Entrepreneurship for Kids | CLARINGTON
Date: Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25 | Time: 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Courtice Library
$63.28 | Age: Grades 3-6 | Registration required
🔗 Event Details
Kids enjoy a fun-filled 5-day bootcamp learning entrepreneurship and building life skills like leadership, communication, and problem-solving through exciting hands-on adventures!

TUESDAY, JULY 22

🧠 Wild and Wacky Kids Trivia (SK-Grade 6) | BROCK
Date: Tuesday, July 22 | Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Brock Library - Sunderland Branch
FREE | Age: SK-Grade 6
🔗 Event Details
Fun trivia challenge for school-age kids!

🇬🇷 Culture Pop Up: Greek Summer Night | WHITBY
Date: Tuesday, July 22 | Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Rotary Sunrise Lake Park
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Experience Greek culture with family-friendly activities and entertainment!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

🚜 $5 Summer Wednesdays at Pingles Farm | CLARINGTON
Date: Wednesday, July 16 | Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Pingle's Farm, Hampton
Cost: $5 online or $6 at the door | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Pick-your-own strawberries, peas & raspberries, lavender field, wagon rides, playland, new animal barn, and market & bakery! Runs every Wednesday through August 27th. Pay for what you pick on-site.

🍕 Port Perry Movie Night in the Park: Moana 2 | SCUGOG
Date: Wednesday, July 23 | Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Palmer Park
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Join us early for local vendors, pre-movie trivia, and FREE pizza sponsored by Crusty Pizza!

🚶‍♀️ Nest & Bloom: Evening Walk to the Pumphouse | WHITBY
Date: Wednesday, July 23 | Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Meet up location announced in WhatsApp chat
FREE (purchase your own food/drinks) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Evening stroll for parents with little ones.

🧘‍♀️ Mom and Baby Yoga | WHITBY
Date: Wednesday, July 23 | Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Kiwanis Heydenshore Park
FREE | Age: Babies and moms | RSVP required
🔗 Event Details
Gentle yoga perfect for moms and babies to enjoy together.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

🌸 Nest & Bloom: Park Meetup with Hibiscus Doula | OSHAWA
Date: Thursday, July 24 | Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lakeview Park
FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
A relaxed afternoon meetup at the park with special guest Krista Scetta from Hibiscus Doula! Krista, a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Reiki Energy Worker, and Wellness Coach, will be there to chat about postpartum and provide support.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK

Have a wonderful week exploring Durham with your little adventurers!

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