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Events & Activities



Check out our Durham Region Events calendar for lots of free and inexpensive events and activities for Durham kids and families in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.
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Ongoing Events and Activities


  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Brock Library Events

    Event Details:

    Date: See website
    Time: Various
    Venue: Varies
    Cost: FREE
    Monthly ongoing events visit our website for details.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Pickering Library

    Event Details:

    Date: see website
    Time: VARIOUS
    Venue: VARIES
    Cost: FREE
    Monthly library activities visit our website for details.

  • Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | Family Day!

    Event Details:

    Date: Every Wednesday
    Time: 1pm to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $5 Studio Fees for all ages (Limited colours)
    Every Wednesday is Family Day at Ceramics Canada. This means that we offer everyone a discounted studio fee of $5 per person! Bisque purchases are not included but start as low as $0.50 for an ornament. Huge selection at $5.95.

Upcoming Events and Activities


  • Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | GirlSpace

    More info:
    Date: Wednesdays March 3, 10, 24 and 31; evenings 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
    Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
    Venue: 1- 398 Bayly Street West Ajax, ON L1S 1P1
    Cost: Free for members and $25 for 4 week session for non-members
    GirlSpace is a place where your opinion counts, where you can ask questions, explore and have FUN! Each week girls will meet positive peer role models, participate in team building activities and how to develop positive self confidence.

  • Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | Disney On Ice

    More info:
    Date: March 3-7
    Time: see website for times
    Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto
    Cost: tickets start at $15
    Join Mickey and his friends as they celebrate festivals and celebrations from around the world in Disney On Ice presents Let\'s Celebrate!

  • Friday, March 05, 2010 | Concert

    More info:
    Date: March 5
    Time: see website for details
    Venue: Chinese Cultural Centre PC Ho Theatre, Sheppard Scarborough
    Cost: see website for details
    Scarborough Masterworks Series Selected DYO members will perform Wagner's Die Meistersinger Overture and Berlioz' Roman Carnival Overture with the Ontario Philharmonic under Marco Parisotto

  • Saturday, March 06, 2010 | Good Words for Africa Scrabble Benefit

    More info:
    Date: Saturday March 6
    Time: 1pm - 4pm
    Venue: Whitby Central Library, 405 Dundas St W
    Cost: $10 registration plus pledges
    Join the Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers movement, G-Force hosting this Scrabble benefit. Proceeds go to help HIV/AIDS patients in Africa through the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Contact Carol Sakamoto for more information or to register at 905-666-3794

  • Saturday, March 06, 2010 | Babysitting 101

    More info:
    Date: March 6
    Time: see website for details
    Venue: McLaughlin Branch Auditorium, Oshawa
    Cost: Cost of programme is $45
    Participants will learn information to allow them to stay home alone or to provide child care services to others.Participants should bring a baby doll or teddy bear, a pen/pencil and their peanut free lunch. For ages 11-17

  • Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Better Baby Expo

    More info:
    Date: Sat. March 13, 2010
    Time: 9am - 3pm
    Venue: Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd. Peterborough
    Cost: Adults $5 Children $3 Family $10
    Calling all Peterborough and area families! This event has many activities included in the price of admission. Live entertainment, diaper derby, speakers, new products and services, free haircuts for kids, mini makeovers, too many to mention. Visit www.betterbabyexpo.com for updates.

  • Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

    More info:
    Website: www.oshlib.ca
    Date: Saturday March 13
    Time: 2:00pm
    Venue: Legends Centre Branch, Oshawa
    Cost: FREE
    88 minutes. Rated G. In the “Squeakquel”, pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville´s twenty-something nephew Toby

  • Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival

    More info:
    Website: www.cloca.com
    Date: March 13-March 21
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Venue: Purple Woods Conservation Area - Simcoe St. & Coates Rd. Oshawa
    Cost: Family:$7, Adult:$3, Children/Senior:$2
    With the approach of Spring a person may be sure of several things: birds will be singing and pancakes flipping at the Annual Maple Syrup Festival at Purple Woods. General admission does not include pancakes or wagon rides.

  • Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival

    More info:
    Website: www.cloca.com
    Date: March 13-March 21
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Venue: Purple Woods Conservation Area - Simcoe St. & Coates Rd. Oshawa
    Cost: Family:$7, Adult:$3, Children/Senior:$2
    With the approach of Spring a person may be sure of several things: birds will be singing and pancakes flipping at the Annual Maple Syrup Festival at Purple Woods. General admission does not include pancakes or wagon rides.

  • Saturday, March 13, 2010 | March Break Special Admission

    More info:
    Date: March 13-21
    Time: see website for details
    Venue: 301 Front St West Toronto
    Cost: $25 including taxes
    During March Break purchase the CN Tower's do-it-all Total Tower Ticket for only $25 - save up to 30%. Special activities all week, including Battle Strikers & make your own keychain.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp

    More info:
    Date: March 15-19, 2010
    Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    Venue: 68 Commercial Avenue
    Cost: $135 (full day) $65 (half day)
    March Break Camp at Tink\'s Palace Tea Party, arts, crafts, dance and much more. St. Patrick´s Day – Wear something green and enjoy the festivities. Pizza & Movie Day on Friday

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | Puppet Show Fun (ages 2-5)

    More info:
    Date: Monday March 15
    Time: 10am
    Venue: Central Library
    Cost: Free
    Explore the world of mother goose and the Brothers Grimm with fairytale puppet shows. Then make your very own puppet so you can get creative at home. Registration begins Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

    More info:
    Date: Monday March 15
    Time: 10am or 1pm
    Venue: Pickering Nuclear Information Centre
    Cost: FREE
    Two showings of the family movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (limited capacity of 100) Kick back and enjoy the movie!

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | Signs of Spring

    More info:
    Date: Monday March 15
    Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
    Venue: Darlington Waterfront Trail
    Cost: FREE
    Explore the trail, join Friends of the Second Marsh for a fun nature activity, go for a horse-drawn wagon ride & warm up with a yummy treat & hot drink around the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Ceramics Camp

    More info:
    Date: March 15th to 20th
    Time: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm or 9am to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25 for half day or $40 for full day
    March Break Camp is perfect for ages 6 and up! Choose from mornings (9am to 12pm), afternoons (1pm to 4pm) or full days (9am to 4pm). We'll paint, do crafts, play with clay, have snacks, watch movies and play games. Each morning and afternoon session is based on a theme.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Create your own Camp!

    More info:
    Date: March 15th to 20th
    Time: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm or 9am to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25 for half day or $40 for full day
    Kids can choose their piece(s)! They will have the choice to paint for the entire session, play with clay for the entire session or paint and play with clay. Parents are welcome to upgrade their child's piece(s) by paying the difference.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Ceramics

    More info:
    Date: March 15th to 19th
    Time: 10am to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $5 Studio Fees for all ages (Limited colours)
    Walk-ins as well as reservations are welcome during the March Break. Studio Time will be limited to 1.5 hours and Studio Fees will be discounted to $5 per person. Bisque purchase not inlcuded. Come create one of a kind pottery!

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp: Movie Time!

    More info:
    Date: March 15th
    Time: 9am to 12pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    This camp is geared for ages 6 and up! Our theme is Movie Time, meaning our projects will focus around Movies! We'll paint pottery, play with clay, have a snack and drink. If time permits we'll play games and do other crafts.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp: Rock Stars!

    More info:
    Date: March 15th
    Time: 1pm to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Camp projects will focus around our theme of "Rock Stars". Fun for ages 6 and up. We'll paint, play with clay and have a snack. If time permits we'll play games and do other crafts too.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp: Create Your Own Camp

    More info:
    Date: March 15th
    Time: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm or 9am to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25 for half day or $40 for full day
    Create your own camp allows participants the freedom to choose the piece(s) they'd like to paint and create with clay. They'll have a budget of $10 per project. Parents are free to upgrade the budget if they like.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | Magic of Reading with Ian Crawford

    More info:
    Date: March 15
    Time: 10-:30-11:30am
    Venue: Ajax Library, Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S
    Cost: FREE
    Join us for a fun-filled magic show that combines magic, storytelling and puppetry with lots of audience participation. Registered program. Parental supervision is required

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp

    More info:
    Date: March 15-March 19
    Time: 9am-4pm
    Venue: 70 Peter St, Toronto
    Cost: starting from $380 + GST
    Explore the fundamentals of improvisation. Develop creative thinking & team building skills. All campers will see the newest review onstage. Ages 10-17

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | Cookie Monster

    More info:
    Date: March 15
    Time: 10:30am-11:00am
    Venue: 1755 Plummer St Unit 15
    Cost: daily play price on all events
    Daily play available all day from 9:30am - 5pm. Come see Cookie Monster's character at 10:30am.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp

    More info:
    Date: Monday March 15th- 19th, 2010
    Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
    Venue: 1580 Kingston Rd. Pickering
    Cost: $125 for non-members and $100 for members
    Operation SMART (Science, Math and Relevant Technology) Camp offers girls 6-12 a unique hands on experience. Lots of fun experiments, building volcanoes, making Ooze, silly putty and taking things apart. Girls are introduced to science all while having fun!

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp

    More info:
    Date: Monday March 15th- 19th, 2010
    Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
    Venue: 123 Eric Clarke Dr. Whitby
    Cost: $125 for non-members and $100 for members
    Operation SMART (Science, Math and Relevant Technology) Camp offers girls 6-12 a unique hands on experience. Lots of fun experiments, building volcanoes, making Ooze, silly putty and taking things apart. Girls are introduced to science all while having fun!

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break History Camp

    More info:
    Date: March 15-March 19
    Time: check website for details
    Venue: Clarington Museums
    Cost: check website for details
    Children's Planned Activities, Flush Toilets/Washrooms, Gift Shop, Historic Site, Planned Events, Smoke Free, Wheel Chair Accessible

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Camp: Create Your Own Camp

    More info:
    Date: March 15th to 19th
    Time: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm or 9am to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25 for half day or $40 for full day
    Create your own Camp allows participants to choose their pieces within a budget. They can choose to paint and play with clay or double up on one or the other. Budget of $20 per half day session may be upgraded by parent.

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | March Break Doodle Days

    More info:
    Date: March 15-March 19
    Time: see website for details
    Venue: 135 King St E, Bowmanville
    Cost: $20 per piece (tax not included)
    Various morning and afternoon sessions for kids. Spaces limited so please register (905) 419-2319 or bowmanville@crockadoodle.com

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 | Public Skating

    More info:
    Date: March 15-March 19
    Time: 1-3pm
    Venue: Pickering Recreation Complex, Delaney Rink
    Cost: see website for details
    Publick Skating at the Pickering Rec Complex.

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | March Break Mini Camp

    More info:
    Date: March 16-18
    Time: see website for details
    Venue: 1980 Highway 12 Sunderland
    Cost: $40 per day or $120 for all three days
    A fun, structured respite program designed for kids and youth with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to provide excellent care and support in the areas of social skills, fitness and nutrition, self-help (transitioning) and life skills utilizing camp-pattern activities, games, music and crafts

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | FREE Family Swim

    More info:
    Date: Tuesday March 16
    Time: 7-9pm
    Venue: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valleyfarm Rd
    Cost: FREE
    Lots of splashing, lots of laughing - and great exercise for all. Maximum capacity is 300

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | FREE Community Skate

    More info:
    Date: Tuesday March 16
    Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
    Venue: South Courtice Arena (1595 Prestonvale Rd, Courtice)
    Cost: FREE
    Strap on your skates, put on your helmet and go for a spin. Skating is fun for everyone! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pad A: Parent & Tots skate Pad B: General public skate

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | March Break Camp: Masquerade

    More info:
    Date: March 16th
    Time: 9am to 12pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Camp projects will focus around our theme of "Masquerade". Perfect for ages 6 and up. We'll paint pottery, play with clay and have snack. We'll play games and do other crafts if time permits.

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | March Break Camp: Fantasy

    More info:
    Date: March 16th
    Time: 1pm to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Camp projects will focus around the theme of "Fantasy". We'll paint pottery, play with clay and have a snack. If time permits we'll play games and do other crafts. Perfect for ages 6 and up.

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Magic Show

    More info:
    Date: Tuesday March 16
    Time: 10-11am
    Venue: 75 Bayly St West
    Cost: FREE
    March Break Magic Show featuring Larry Potter the Magician ...he'll be making balloon animals for the kids too. Colouring contest for prize of a Jumping Castle for a day. BONUS: save 20% on all gently used items

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Meet & Greet with Dora

    More info:
    Date: Tuesday March 16
    Time: 10:30am, 11:45 am, 1pm & 2:15pm
    Venue: 301 Front St West Toronto
    Cost: $25 including taxes
    Don't forget your camera. Activity sheets, build Towers, Dora ad more with MegaBloks. Prizes to be won. Meet & greets are 30 minutes long in the Party Room. First come, first serve

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Upsy Daisy appearance

    More info:
    Date: March 16
    Time: 10:30-11am
    Venue: 1755 Plummer St Unit 15
    Cost: daily play price on all events
    Daily play all day from 9:30am - 5pm. Come see an appearance from Upsy Daisy at 10:30 am

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Big Bad Wolf VS Lord Underwearface Von Schtinker

    More info:
    Date: 12 Noon
    Time: March 16th to March 20th
    Venue: 51 Mercer St , Toronto
    Cost: $12 each or $40 for Family 4 Pack
    Back by popular demand, Big Bad Wolf vs. Lord Underwearface von Schtinker, is a hilarious musical romp that takes a new look at a children\'s classic. Ages 5-100 are welcome!

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Big Bad Wolf VS Lord Underwearface Von Schtinker

    More info:
    Date: 12 Noon
    Time: March 16th to March 20th
    Venue: 51 Mercer St , Toronto
    Cost: $12 each or $40 for Family 4 Pack
    Back by popular demand, Big Bad Wolf vs. Lord Underwearface von Schtinker, is a hilarious musical romp that takes a new look at a children\'s classic. Ages 5-100 are welcome!

  • Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Big Bad Wolf VS Lord Underwearface Von Schtinker

    More info:
    Date: 12 Noon
    Time: March 16th to March 20th
    Venue: 51 Mercer St , Toronto
    Cost: $12 each or $40 for Family 4 Pack
    Back by popular demand, Big Bad Wolf vs. Lord Underwearface von Schtinker, is a hilarious musical romp that takes a new look at a children\'s classic. Ages 5-100 are welcome!

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | Big Bad Wolf VS Lord Underwearface Von Schtinker

    More info:
    Date: 12 Noon
    Time: March 16th to March 20th
    Venue: 51 Mercer St , Toronto
    Cost: $12 each or $40 for Family 4 Pack
    Back by popular demand, Big Bad Wolf vs. Lord Underwearface von Schtinker, is a hilarious musical romp that takes a new look at a children\'s classic. Ages 5-100 are welcome!

  • Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Big Bad Wolf VS Lord Underwearface Von Schtinker

    More info:
    Date: 12 Noon
    Time: March 16th to March 20th
    Venue: 51 Mercer St , Toronto
    Cost: $12 each or $40 for Family 4 Pack
    Back by popular demand, Big Bad Wolf vs. Lord Underwearface von Schtinker, is a hilarious musical romp that takes a new look at a children\'s classic. Ages 5-100 are welcome!

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Spring Fling

    More info:
    Date: March 16-21
    Time: see website for details
    Venue: One Blue Jays Way, Toronto
    Cost: $20 all day ride ticket
    The Rogers Centre transforms into an indoor midway and carnival with rides and games - it's Canada's largest indoor midway and carnival for all your family entertainment.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Green Eggs and Ham Storytime

    More info:
    Date: March 17
    Time: 10-:30-11:00am
    Venue: Ajax Library, Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S
    Cost: FREE
    Explore Dr Seuss nonsense and create your own green eggs and ham placemat. Children ages three and up and their caregivers are invited to storytime. Parental supervision is required.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Creative Play Art Day

    More info:
    Date: March 17 2010
    Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Venue: 539 Westney Rd. S. Ste # 3
    Cost: $36 half day, $79 full day
    Creative Play Events – Join us for Art Day March 17th For ages 5 years to 10 years AM Project – Character Portrait Painting PM Project – Ceramic Art Lunch and snacks served (lunch served with full day registration only). Choose from a full or half day. Full day $79 or half day $36 (am or pm) Payment due at registration.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | St. Patrick's Day Party - FREE

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday March 17
    Time: 9:30-11:30 am or 12:30-2:30 pm
    Venue: Darlington Information Centre
    Cost: FREE
    Pre-registration is required, on website or by phone. Join us for a wee bit 'o fun, we'll have games, crafts and lots of green, all of them with an Irish theme.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Let's Talk Stigma with Dr.Heather Stuart

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday March 17 2010
    Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Venue: 700 Gordon Street
    Cost: Free
    Dr. Heather Stuart is Professor of Community Health and Epidemiology, and Psychiarty at Queen's University. She is also co-founder and co-chair of the Scientific Section on Stigma and Mental Disorders. For more information call 905 430 4001.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | March Break Camp: Celebrations

    More info:
    Date: March 17th
    Time: 9am to 12pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Camp projects will focus around our "Celebrations" theme. We'll paint, play with clay and have a snack. If time permits we'll do other crafts and play games. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | March Break Camp: For the Birds

    More info:
    Date: March 17th
    Time: 1pm to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Projects will focus around our theme "For the Birds". We'll paint, play with clay and have a snack. If time permits we'll play games and do other crafts. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Meet & Greet with SpongeBob SquarePants

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday March 17
    Time: 10:30am, 11:45 am, 1pm & 2:15pm
    Venue: 301 Front St West Toronto
    Cost: $25 including taxes
    Don't forget your camera. Prizes to be won., Meet and Greets are 30 minutes long in the Party Room. First come, first serve.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Settler Trail

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday March 17
    Time: 10am-2pm
    Venue: just off Hwy. #7between Brock Rd. & Westney Rd.
    Cost: Adults: $6 Children (5 - 12): $4 Student / Senior: $5 Family: $18 Preschool: Free
    Experience the winter trail “Settler Style”. Stops include log sawing, cooking over an open fire, & games

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | World Storytelling Day: Children's Concert

    More info:
    Website: www.oshlib.ca
    Date: Wednesday March 17
    Time: 2pm
    Venue: Northview Branch, Oshawa
    Cost: FREE
    Storytellers Theme for this Year: Light & Shadow. Drop in programme; no registration required. Refreshments will be served.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Elmo

    More info:
    Date: March 17
    Time: 10:30 - 11am
    Venue: 1755 Plummer St Unit 15
    Cost: daily play price on all events
    Daily play all day from 9:30am - 5pm. Come see ELMO at 10:30 am.

  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Lego Mania Event

    More info:
    Date: Wednesday March 17 - Saturday March 20
    Time: 10-12 and 1-3
    Venue: Pickering Nuclear Information Centre
    Cost: FREE
    Create your future sustainable community in Lego. Explore life-size Lego models and robots.

  • Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Dr Seuss: If I Ran the Circus

    More info:
    Date: March 18
    Time: 10-:30-11:30am
    Venue: Ajax Library, McLean Branch 95 Magill Dr
    Cost: FREE
    Come join us for a Dr Suess' book we read, play games and make a circus craft. For ages 6-12. Parental supervision is required. Drop in. Space is limited

  • Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Mad Science

    More info:
    Date: Thursday March 18
    Time: 9:30-11:30 am or 12:30-2:30 pm
    Venue: Darlington Information Centre
    Cost: FREE
    Pre-registration is required, either on website or by phone. Space is limited, ages 5-12. Participate in fun, hands-on activities to create cool objects you can take home. Be amazed by the incredible & surprising world of science.

  • Thursday, March 18, 2010 | March Break Camp: Favourite Techniques

    More info:
    Date: March 18th
    Time: 9am to 12pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    We'll be sharing some of our favourite techniques during this camp. Loads of fun while learning for ages 6 and up! We'll paint, play with clay and have a snack. If time permits we'll play games and do other crafts.

  • Thursday, March 18, 2010 | March Break Camp: Peace, Love & Happiness

    More info:
    Date: March 18th
    Time: 1pm to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Projects will focus around our theme "Peace, Love & Happiness". Fun for ages 6 and up. We'll paint, play with clay and have a snack. If time permits we'll play games and do other crafts.

  • Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Dan the Music Man

    More info:
    Website: www.oshlib.ca
    Date: March 18
    Time: 10:30am
    Venue: Legends Centre Branch, Oshawa
    Cost: FREE
    It´s fun to be a kid in Canada! Travel from coast to coast and learn about our country´s history, geography and multiculturalism in this interactive and fun presentation! Family programme. Free registration at any branch.

  • Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Magician

    More info:
    Date: Thursday March 18
    Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
    Venue: 1755 Plummer St Unit 15
    Cost: daily play price on all events
    Daily play all day from 9:30am - 5pm. Come and see a Magician work their magic at 10:30am

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | Breakfast with the Birds

    More info:
    Date: Friday March 19
    Time: 10am-2pm
    Venue: Purple Woods Conservation Area - Simcoe St. & Coates Rd. Oshawa
    Cost: $7 per family admission to Purple Woods, OPG-sponsored events are FREE
    Create & take home your own Breakfast with the birds feeder. Take a trip back in time to visit a pioneer school classroom. Purple Woods is located in Oshawa, 20 minutes north of Taunton Rd

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | March Break Camp: Disney Fun

    More info:
    Date: March 19th
    Time: 9am to 12pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Our projects will focus around "Disney". We'll paint, play with clay and have a snack. If time permits we'll play games and do other crafts. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | March Break Camp: So Many Choices

    More info:
    Date: March 19th
    Time: 1pm to 4pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $25
    Participants will have choices to make today! They'll choose what they'd like to paint and make from clay within a budget. Fun for ages 6 and up. If time permits we'll do other crafts and play games too.

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | Movie Mornings: Horton Hears A Who

    More info:
    Date: Friday March 19
    Time: 10:30 am - 12:30pm
    Venue: Ajax Library, Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S
    Cost: FREE (registered event)
    Space is limited, registration is required (in person or by phone). Parental supervision is required.

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | Pokemon Party

    More info:
    Website: www.oshlib.ca
    Date: March 19
    Time: 2:30pm
    Venue: McLaughlin Branch
    Cost: FREE
    Travel to Pokemon World for part two of our extremely popular Pokemon Party! Play new games, make new crafts, hear new stories and try your hand at Pokemon Bingo! Ages 6-12. Free registration at any branch.

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | Daily Play with face painting & snacks

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    Date: Friday March 19
    Time: 9:30am - 5pm
    Venue: 1755 Plummer St Unit 15, Pickeringg
    Cost: daily play price on all events
    Daily play all day from 9:30am - 5pm. Today with face painting and snacks. Come visit Tumbles N Toys, our indoor playground.

  • Friday, March 19, 2010 | March Break Carnival

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    Date: March 19-21
    Time: 10am-5pm
    Venue: Careport Expo Centre, 270 Longwood Rd Hamilton
    Cost: Adults $5 + tax Children $20 + tax
    Come and enjoy our indoor March Break Carnival. Rides by Campbell's Amusements. Parrot and Reptile shows, Performances by Zacarda Circus School, as well as Juggle Magic. Please visit our website for a list of rides.

  • Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Imagine Film Series - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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    Date: March 20 2010
    Time: 1:00 p.m.
    Venue: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby
    Cost: Free Admission and Free Parking
    Seating is limited. After the film join in on some fun with \"Jeff the Magician.\"

  • Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Star Wars: Return of the 501st

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    Website: www.oshlib.ca
    Date: Saturday March 20
    Time: 10:30am
    Venue: Legends Centre Branch, Oshawa
    Cost: FREE
    The Canadian Garrison of the Fighting 501st costuming fan club is the largest and most well known of the Star Wars fan clubs. Members include sith lords, stormtroopers, bounty hunters and royal guards. Bring your camera as these legendary figures from the Star Wars universe will pose for you and your family.

  • Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Judy & David's Red's in the Hood

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    Date: March 20 & 21
    Time: 10:30 , 1:00 & 3:30
    Venue: City Playhouse (Bathurst and Hwy 407)
    Cost: $14-$24
    Join Judy & David from Treehouse TV for Red's in the Hood - a full scale family musical. Lots of laughs, great music and a motorcycle riding Granny! Tickets on sale now at 905-882-7469. City Playhouse Vaughan.

  • Thursday, March 25, 2010 | Daffodil Days

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    Website: www.cancer.ca
    Date: March 25, 2010 - March 28, 2010
    Time: All Day
    Venue: Local grocery stores, drug stores, big retailers, shopping malls, LCBOs and Beer Stores in Durham Region
    Cost: $7 for one bunch of 10, $12 for two.
    During Daffodil Days, Thursday, March 25 to Sunday, March 28, join the fight against cancer by buying a bunch of daffodils for $7 a bunch or 2 bunches for $12. When you purchase daffodils from the Canadian Cancer Society, you provide a lifeline to everything we do: from research to maintaining community outreach programs, and advocacy. Volunteers will be selling daffodils at local grocery stores, drug stores, big retailers, shopping malls, LCBOs and Beer Stores throughout the Durham Region.

  • Friday, March 26, 2010 | Family Pizza Night

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    Date: March 26th
    Time: 5pm to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: $8 to $10 plus the bisque purchase of choice
    Free pizza slice, drink and dessert will be served at 6pm on Friday March 26th to all who pre-register and purchase a regular studio fee and bisque item to paint. It\\\'s our Family Pizza Night! Family Fun for All!

  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Girls Day Out! FUNDraiser

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    Date: Saturday March 27, 2010
    Time: 8:30 am- 4:00 pm
    Venue: Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds St. Whitby, ON L1N 3W9
    Cost: $100
    Come enjoy a fun and exciting fundraising event for women over 19 years of age. Enjoy 4 classes from a wide selection ranging from martini making to tai chi. Includes a wonderful catered lunch, silent auction and vendor shopping experience.

  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Maple Syrup Festival

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    Date: March 27 & 28
    Time: see website for details
    Venue: Sunderland
    Cost: FREE
    Everyone enjoys the exciting variety of events taking place during the festival weekend...bus tours to the sugar bush and the Koi farm, pancakes and maple syrup, pancake eating contests, arts and crafts shows, bed races, cloggers, musicians and much, much more.

  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Huge Book Sale

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    Date: March 27, 2010
    Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Venue: 7793 Old Scugog Rd.
    Cost: $10.00 per bag
    We have over 5000 used books for you to buy. Bring your bags and boxes to fill. Gladly take dontations day of sale

  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Earth Hour

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    Date: Saturday March 27
    Time: 8:30-9:30pm
    Venue: everywhere
    Cost: FREE
    On March 27, 2010 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.,take part in the fight against climate change - Earth Hour. By simply turning out all non-essential lighting for one hour, you will join hundreds of millions of concerned citizens and corporations throughout the world in calling for action to save our planet for future generations!

  • Sunday, March 28, 2010 | Easter Egg Hunt

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    Date: Sunday March 28th 2010
    Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Venue: 539 Westney Rd. S. Ste # 3
    Cost: $12 per child
    Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Decorate cookies, enjoy crafts and a special visit from the Easter Bunny at 4:00 pm. $12 per child. Babies under 12 months with a full paying child are free. Pre-registration is required. Please visit www.creativeplay.ca for more information.

  • Sunday, March 28, 2010 | Yoga and Nutrition Workshop for MS 2010

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    Date: March 28, 2010
    Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Venue: 75 Baldwin Street
    Cost: minimum $20 proceeds to MS 2010
    Join us March 28th at the Live With Spirit Studio as we fuse together life´s simples pleasures - food and yoga. This workshop will enlighten your tummy and soul and proceeds go to the MS WALK 2010. http://web.me.com/tmtraining/Site/Blog/Entries/2010/3/11_YOGA_%26_NUTRITION_WORKSHOP_FOR_THE_MS_WALK_2010.html

  • Sunday, March 28, 2010 | Children's Concert

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    Date: Saturday March 28
    Time: 2:30pm
    Venue: Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr. Ajax
    Cost: $10/adult $5/children
    Pickering Community Concert Band is proud to present a Children's Concert on Sunday, March 28, 2:30 pm at Forest Brook Community Church. This one hour show is a perfect hands-on introduction to the music of brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Some lucky audience members will even get to perform with the band! Highlights of the afternoon will be music from Video Games Live, and a performance of Peter and the Wolf, with help from dancers from Kimberlee's Dance Studio and special guest narrator Julie Brown.

  • Thursday, April 01, 2010 | Tumbles 'N' Toys Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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    Date: April first
    Time: 9.30am-2.00pm
    Venue: 1755 Plummer St
    Cost: Regular Admission
    Tumbles 'N' Toys Annual Easter Egg Hunt Daily Play 9.30am-2.00pm Don't be late !!! Bunny arrives at 10am- 11am

  • Thursday, April 01, 2010 | April Fool's Day

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    Date: April 1, 2010
    Time: 1pm to 8pm
    Venue: 385 Bloor St W, Unit 4B, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
    Cost: Free Studio Fees!
    The Joke is on us! Free Studio Fees all April Fool´s Day long! Come paint at Ceramics Canada anytime on April Fool\\\'s Day and we\\\'ll waive your studio fee! Pieces start as low as $0.50 for a flat ornament.