Hey, Durham🌸.This Saturday marks both the first day of spring and Nowruz — the Iranian New Year celebrated by millions across the world and right here in our city. It's a tradition rooted in renewal and togetherness, and this year it feels especially worth pausing for. Happy Nowruz, Happy Spring.
What Durham is Talking About
Grade 5 Action Pass — Free Swims, Skates & More
Durham Region Health wants to remind you that Grade 5 students get free public swims, free public skates, and more. Sign up for a Grade 5 Action Pass to get started.
Marker & Waste Drop-Off at Whitby Library — Mar. 21
Got dried-out markers piling up? Bring them along with Brita filters, printer ink cartridges, disposable razors, used pens and highlighters to Whitby Library Central Branch for proper disposal. Event details here.
Camp Registration Opening Soon
Whitby summer camp registration opens Wednesday, March 25. Pickering spring and summer program registration opens Thursday, March 26. Don't miss your spot!
I found the gold-standard in kids sports so you don’t have to.
Get your little MVP in the game this Spring & Summer
Sportball is a research-backed, non-competitive sports program for kids ages 16 months to 12 years designed to spark a lifelong love of staying active. Their approach builds physical literacy and confidence right from the start.
What makes Sportball Durham’s most trusted name in kids sports?
A proven methodology: Every activity is purposefully designed around age-appropriate skill development.
Professional coaches: Coaches bring expertise and purpose-led connection to every class so kids feel excited to return.
Skills over scores: Sportball emphasizes fun over pressure. This creates a love of movement long-term.
Multi-sport focus: Kids build well-rounded athleticism and explore a variety of movement patterns while finding what they love. From multi-sport to our soccer/t-ball combo programs Sportball is a cut above the rest.
What to Do
Thursday, Mar. 19
🎬 March Break: Zoetropes | FREE | Ajax Library - McLean Branch and Makerspace, Ajax
🎪 Sensory Storytime: Circus! | FREE | Ajax Library - Grandview Kids Express Branch, Ajax
🚀 Adventures in Space | FREE | Grades JK-4 | Newcastle Library, Clarington
🧪 Boston Pizza March Break Mania: Slime Lab | Food purchase | Bowmanville Boston Pizza, Clarington
🧜♀️ Boston Pizza March Break Mania: Mermaid Dinner | Food purchase | Bowmanville Boston Pizza, Clarington
🎨 Oshawa Museum: Make-It "A Walk in the Park!" | FREE | Oshawa Museum, Oshawa
🧱 Mastermind Toys: Lego City Bush Plane Make & Take | FREE | All Mastermind Toys stores, Oshawa
🍁 Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival | $ | Purple Woods Conservation Area, Oshawa
🎬 Family Movie Afternoon: Zootopia 2! | FREE | Ages 5-12 | Pickering Library, Pickering
🎮 Family Game Club: Nintendo Through the Ages | FREE | Grades 3-6 | Whitby Library - Main Branch, Whitby
Friday, Mar. 20
🔐 Library Escape Room: Escape the Carnival! | FREE | Ages 8-12 | Ajax Library - Audley Branch, Ajax
🏃 March Break Amazing Race Party | FREE | Ages 13-18 | Ajax Library - Main Branch, Ajax
📖 March Break Storytime | FREE | Young children | Brock Libraries - Beaverton Branch, Brock
🌳 Be a Nature Detective | FREE | Grades JK-6 | Bowmanville Library, Clarington
👗 Fun with Fancy Nancy | FREE | Bowmanville Library, Clarington
🐕 Boston Pizza March Break Mania: Pup Paw-ty Lunch | Food purchase | Bowmanville Boston Pizza, Clarington
🧱 Mastermind Toys: Board Games Day | FREE | All Mastermind Toys stores, Oshawa
🎨 Oshawa Museum: Make-It Gaming! | FREE | Oshawa Museum, Oshawa
🍁 Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival | $ | Purple Woods Conservation Area, Oshawa
🐶 Sparky the Fire Dog's Birthday Party | FREE | Pickering Fire Headquarters, Pickering
🐾 March Break Meet and Greet with Paw Patrol | FREE | The Shops at Pickering City Centre, Pickering
🌱 Seedling & Sprouting Workshop | FREE | Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby
Saturday, Mar. 21
📖 Marvellous Munsch! | FREE | Grades JK-6 | Newcastle Library, Clarington
🍁 Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival | $ | Purple Woods Conservation Area, Oshawa
🛡️ Create Your Own Coat of Arms | FREE | Whitby Library - Main Branch, Whitby
⛸️ Free Public Skate Sponsored by No Frills | FREE | Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Whitby
🏊 Free Public Swim Sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Roy and Councillor Steve Lee | FREE | Whitby Civic Recreation Complex, Whitby
Sunday, Mar. 22
🧱 LEGO: Carnival Edition! | FREE | Ajax Library - Audley Branch, Ajax
🎨 Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Decoupage Napkin Decorative Eggs | $ | Ages 12+ | All Michaels locations, Ajax
🥞 All You Can Eat Breakfast at the Beaverton Legion | $ | Beaverton Legion Branch 135, Brock
🐰 Passover Storytime | FREE | Bowmanville Library, Clarington
🎉 Family Easter Party | $ | Flow Physio + Wellness, Clarington
🍁 Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival | $ | Purple Woods Conservation Area, Oshawa
Monday, Mar. 23
🔨 REGISTRATION DAY - RONA Kiddos Workshop: April 4th Gardening | FREE | Ages 5-12 | Participating RONA stores, Scugog
Wednesday, Mar. 25
⚽ Learn & Play: Sports & Sensory Mornings (Parent & Tot) | FREE trial | Mini Mavericks Sports Centre, Pickering
Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!
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