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MAYHEM Weekly: June 12-18 (Durham)
Father's Day weekend brings extra magic to Durham Region this week! Get ready for the spectacular Springtide Music Festival transforming downtown Uxbridge into a musical wonderland, plus ribfest celebrations that'll have dad drooling over BBQ perfection. Special Father's Day activities include dad-and-me paint parties, family farm adventures, and unique workout sessions designed for bonding. Meanwhile, Durham's June Recreation and Parks Month continues with tons of FREE activities from roller disco to outdoor yoga - many are part of the passport program with chances to win prizes!
In today's newsletter:
🎵 Springtide Music Festival, Pickering Jam Fest & Oshawa Fiesta Week
🍖 Perfect Father's Day BBQ at Pickering & Uxbridge Ribfests
👨👧👦 Special Father's Day paint parties, farm visits & family adventures
🏊♀️ FREE June passport activities: tennis, swimming, yoga & pickleball
🎨 Indigenous heritage celebrations & summer splash fun
🚗 HOT TIP: The 407 East from Brock Road (in Pickering) and Highway 35/11 (in Clarington) is now toll-FREE which makes attending Durham events more affordable for families that live East of Toronto!
FATHER’S DAY FEATURED EVENTS
🚜 Father's Day Weekend at Pingle's Farm
June 14-15 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton | Dads receive FREE admission plus $10 lunch combo; regular admission for others
Celebrate Father's Day with the ultimate farm adventure featuring hands-on strawberry picking, friendly farm animals to meet, outdoor play areas, and beautiful countryside views. Plan ahead pricing - save $5. Ages 2+ require tickets, 23 months and under FREE.
🍓 HOT TIP: Throughout June, enjoy one FREE quart of strawberries with every Frequent Farmer Pass purchase! Perfect time to start your strawberry picking season.
🍷 Father's Day Weekend at Applewood Farm and Winery
June 16 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 2055 Saintfield Rd, Sunderland | FREE admission
Celebrate Father's Day at this scenic farm and winery nestled in Sunderland's rolling hills. The property offers family-friendly activities, stunning countryside views, and peaceful grounds where dads can relax while kids explore. Capture beautiful Father's Day photos in this picturesque rural environment.
🏋️ Father's Day Family Workout
June 15 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | 1400 Bayly St Unit 13B, Pickering | $30 per family
Start Father's Day with an energizing 45-minute family workout designed for all fitness levels and ages. The session combines cardio, strength exercises, and team challenges that dads and kids can tackle together. Professional instructors guide participants through age-appropriate exercises, making it perfect for families who want to bond over fitness and wellness.
🦸♂️ My Dad, My Hero - A Father's Day Adventure
June 13 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 1400 Bayly St Unit 13B, Pickering | $30 per child, $15 per sibling, $5 additional parent
Action-packed Father's Day superhero adventure featuring meet and greets with real-life Spiderman and Batman! The experience includes FREE play access to S Town's indoor playground facilities, giving families hours of active entertainment. BBQ food available for purchase separately. Admission includes 1 adult.
👨🎨 Dad & Me Paint Party for Father's Day
June 15 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 284 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge | $50 for 1 dad + 1 kid, $15 additional child
Design and paint custom trucker hats together in this hands-on workshop perfect for Father's Day bonding. All art supplies and materials are included, allowing dads and kids to create personalized masterpieces side by side. Registration required.
🔥 HOT TIP: The event includes a dad and me photo session, so get those smiles ready!
MAJOR FESTIVALS & STREET CELEBRATIONS
🎵 Springtide Music Festival
June 12-14 | Multiple venues throughout downtown Uxbridge | Various ticket options, kids 12 and under FREE with adult
Three-day music extravaganza transforming downtown Uxbridge with multiple venues! Saturday, June 14th features FREE programming including live music, interactive workshops, family-friendly activities, local vendors and artisans, plus a sidewalk sale across the downtown core. Don't miss the Youth Stage featuring incredibly talented local singer-songwriters and bands (18 years and under).
🎪 Pickering Village Jam Fest Street Festival
June 13-15 | Old Kingston Road, Ajax | FREE admission
Friday 7 PM – 11 PM, Saturday 12 PM – 11 PM, Sunday 12 PM – 5 PM
Three days of FREE street festival celebrating Pickering Village with live music, food vendors, and family entertainment. This beloved community festival brings together local talent, delicious food, and activities for all ages in the heart of historic Pickering Village. Dad will love this!
🌮 Oshawa Fiesta Week Concert and Street Festival
June 15-21 | 110 Simcoe St S, Oshawa | FREE Sunday concert, pavilion passports $10 adults (kids 13 and under FREE) | Sunday Concert & Festival 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Kick off Fiesta Week with FREE concert and street festival on Sunday! Starting Monday, explore cultural pavilions throughout the week featuring performances from various communities. Passports required to enter pavilions after 4 PM, but children 13 and under receive FREE passports!
🔥 HOT TIP: Street parking is FREE all day during the event—no meters, no time limits!
🍖 Pickering Ribfest
June 13-15 | 1 The Esplanade Park, Pickering | FREE admission
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Family-friendly ribfest with entertainment for every age group! Features live music, food vendors, and activities throughout the day. While evening music targets adults, there's plenty of daytime entertainment perfect for families with children.
🍖 Uxbridge Ribfest
June 13-16 | 180 Main St S, Uxbridge | $5 admission, children 10 and under FREE
Friday 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pet-friendly ribfest featuring Kids Zone, face painting, marketplace, artisans, and FREE concerts with admission. Includes plenty of family activities and entertainment throughout the weekend.
🔥 HOT TIP: Features FREE parking and is pet-friendly – plenty of activities including face painting and a dedicated Kids Zone!
FREE JUNE PASSPORT ACTIVITIES
Durham Region is celebrating June Recreation and Parks Month with FREE events and the chance to win a brand-new bicycle! Use the Recreation and Parks Month Passport as your guide to activities throughout the month. Grab your family and get moving in Durham this June!
🎾 Tennis | June 12 | 6:15 AM - 10:00 PM | 99 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa | Court 5 only. Also occurs Tuesday, June 24th, same times | Event Details
🕺 Roller Disco Party Night | June 13 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | 1661 Harmony Rd N, Oshawa | Don't forget to bring your own skates! | Event Details
🧘 Outdoor Yoga at Lakeview Park | June 16 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 55 Lakeview Park Avenue, Oshawa | Event Details
🏓 Pickleball | June 17 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 1455 Cedar St, Oshawa | Event Details
🏊♀️ Public Swim Sessions
Ajax: June 13, 7:10 PM - 9:00 PM | 95 Magill Dr, Ajax | Event Details
Port Perry: June 16, 6:10 PM - 8:00 PM | 254 Water St, Port Perry | Event Details
🧹 Mayor's Clean Up | June 14 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 50 Centre St. S. Oshawa | Bags and gloves provided. Event Details
⛸️ Open Leisure Roller Blade/Skate | June 13 | 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM | 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville | Event Details
CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS & HERITAGE
🌟 Culture Pop Up: National Indigenous People's Day
June 17 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 269 Water St, Whitby | FREE admission
Celebrate National Indigenous People's Day with special cultural programming and activities in beautiful lakeside park setting. Rain date scheduled for the following day.
🍓 Indigenous Heritage: Strawberry Teachings
June 12 | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | 62 Temperance St, Bowmanville | FREE admission
Learn about traditional strawberry teachings in this meaningful cultural program. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. While you're there, check out ClaringTOWN Play Village - an interactive children's exhibit featuring an urban and rural townscape!
SUMMER SPLASH & OUTDOOR FUN
🐉 Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival
June 14 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 175 Water St, Port Perry | FREE for spectators
Watch exciting dragon boat races while enjoying a perfect day by the water. Spectator event featuring competitive racing throughout the day.
🎨 Crafts in Palmer Park
June 18 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 175 Water St, Port Perry | FREE admission
Enjoy crafts activities in beautiful Palmer Park setting. Palmer Park features a brand new splash pad for 2025, so pack your swimsuits too!
LIBRARY ADVENTURES & LEARNING
📚 Rainbow Headbands
June 13 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby | FREE (Grades 3+, registration required, in person, online, or by calling any Whitby library branch).
🎨 Artsy Afternoon
June 12 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 9 Toronto St S, Uxbridge | $10/child (Grades 3-5, registration required)
👨👧👦 Father's Day Fort Fun
June 14 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 150 King Ave E, Newcastle | FREE (all ages)
🐕 Exam Study Break with Sunshine Therapy Dogs
June 18 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 8 Vipond Road Brooklin | FREE (Grades 7-12, sign up at door for 10-minute slots)
🎬 Movies in the Park: Toy Story
June 13 | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | 1955 Audley Road North, Ajax | FREE admission
Due to construction, this year's movie will be shown indoors on first-come, first-served basis with capacity for 400. Bring your own chairs and blankets!
COMING UP NEXT WEEK
🏃 Ajax Trailfest | Sunday, June 22 | Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Road North, Ajax | Registration open until June 19th
🎬 Orono: Outdoor Family Movie Night | Friday, June 20 | 7:00 PM (movie starts at dusk) | Orono Fairgrounds | FREE (donations accepted for Orono Arena) | RSVP requested
🛍️ Ajax: Summer Pop-Up Market and Family Fun Day | Sunday, June 22 | Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Road North, Ajax | FREE admission
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