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June 4-10 (Durham)

June 03, 2026

Good morning, Durham 👋 

On Sunday, my husband and I rode the DVP for Brain Health — 60km on a car-free highway before the sun came up. Truly epic.

We do occasional date nights, but honestly they've become a bit of a debrief: the kids, the calendar, yawning mid-sentence. This was none of that. Just us, moving, awake, alive. It felt like our pre-kid era. Highly recommend getting out of your comfort zone if you want to feel like yourselves again for a few hours.

Fun fair season is officially here — the Brooklin Spring Fair, the Peony Festival, and the Pickering Jam Fest are all happening this weekend alone.

I also dropped a day-trip guide earlier this week - your summer road map. When you actually get out there, I want to hear about it. The hidden gems, the overhyped ones, the things you forgot to pack. Send me a note — I read every one.

Happy June, Durham 🧡

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What Durham is Talking About

PA Day — Friday, June 5
This Friday is a PA Day — and there's no shortage of local activities to keep the kids busy! Check out the special PA Day programs at Durham's public libraries listed below. Cooling off at a splash pad is a great option too — here's a full list of Whitby's splash pads.

Less than 4 weeks of school left!
Scroll to the end of this newsletter for teacher gift ideas — yes, we actually asked teachers what their most memorable gifts and top picks are. 🎁

Watson Farms Grand Opening Celebration — Saturday, June 6
Watson Farms is opening for the season — and admission to Watsonland is now FREE! Join them on Saturday, June 6 to explore everything Watsonland has to offer, plus a Markets Ontario event featuring 100+ vendors and local food trucks. A perfect weekend outing!

June is Recreation and Parks Month
Recreation and Parks Month promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. Check out your city's website for free local activities — here's Oshawa's lineup to get you started!

What to Do

Thursday, June 4 · ☀️ 25°C

Friday, June 5 · ⛅ 26°C

Saturday, June 6 · 🌦 23°C

Sunday, June 7 · ☀️ 24°C

Tuesday, June 9 · ⛅ 22°C

Wednesday, June 10 · ⛅ 21°C

The No-Mug Teacher Gift List

Ideas from the hive — and the teachers themselves

Let's be honest — teachers don't need another mug. What they actually want is to feel seen and appreciated. Here are ideas straight from teachers themselves:

The classics done right:

  • A handwritten note from your child — keep it specific. "You made math fun this year" will stick with them long after June

  • A plant or seedling

  • Something sweet from a local bakery

  • A fresh bouquet from your neighbourhood florist

  • Gift cards — teachers spend their own money on their classrooms more than you'd think. Think Staples, Dollar Store, book store, coffee shop, a local restaurant.

Go the extra mile — the wellness bag:

Fill a simple tote or basket with things that say "you deserve a break":

  • Tumbler

  • Electrolyte packets

  • Face mask + eye mask

  • Chapstick + hand cream

  • Bath bomb

  • Candle

  • Gift card

Finish it off with a potted plant or fresh flowers and a handwritten note that says "thank you for helping me grow" — and you have a gift that will genuinely make them tear up.

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

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