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March 2019
Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
Running until May 27. Located in Central Ontario and only a short drive from the GTA, Ontario's Lake Country and Springwater are the perfect place for maple trees, and celebrating all things maple.
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Racetime
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. March 30, 2019: Racetime
Find out more »Night at the Museum: Earth Hour
This Earth Hour, turn out the lights and turn up the lamplight. Visit Henry House after hours and learn about life before electricity. Costumed guides are on hand this evening to shed light on an earlier time. Event Date: March 30 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Location: Henry House, OM
Find out more »Night at the Museum: Earth Hour
This Earth Hour, turn out the lights and turn up the lamplight. Visit Henry House after hours and learn about life before electricity. Costumed guides are on hand this evening to shed light on an earlier time. Look for Oshawa Power in the Henry House Kitchen, talking about energy conservation and will have PUC giveaways! This is a come and go event and is free to attend, with donations kindly accepted.
Find out more »April 2019
Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival
People travel great distances each year to see what riches the little town of Sunderland has to offer. They come to join in the festival fun and to be part of a small town community filled with love, drive and spirit.
Find out more »Indoor Seed Starting Workshop
Itching to get your hands in the soil? Join our gardener Robin Tench as she demonstrates when to start your seeds, which varieties to start indoors, where to grow (lamps vs. windowsills) and what supplies you will need. Starting your own plants from seed is one of the most satisfying and economical ways to grow your garden and containers! Exciting varieties are available from local growers, seed catalogues, and garden centres. If you have seeds to share, please bring them…
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Space Jam
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. April 6, 2019: Space Jam
Find out more »Sunday Funday at the Oshawa Museum
Join the Oshawa Museum on the first Sunday of every month and immerse yourself in history! Every Sunday brings a new hand on activity! Drop in between 12 & 4pm.
Find out more »Sunday FUNday – Archives Awareness
To celebrate Archives Awareness Week, the Oshawa Museum will help you explore our City’s past through artefacts from our archival collection. Find out where some of your favourite places in downtown Oshawa are on an 1877 Historical Atlas. Use census records to find out what the Henry family grew on their land; check out old photos and what we can learn by zooming in to look at them. Kids can work with Museum staff to colourize photos and put together…
Find out more »The Mamas and Chicks Handmade & Local Spring Show
Its the best Baby, Mom, Toddler and kid show around! We have over 50 handmade and/or local vendors, selling everything from baby and kids clothes, kids accessories, kids toys, home decor, party accessories, jewellery, artwork, prints, health solutions, music lessons and more!
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Secret Life of Pets
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. April 13, 2019: Secret Life of Pets
Find out more »The Harlem Globetrotters Tour 2019 in Oshawa
NCAA Champion and 4-Time Guinness World Record Holder lead the Harlem Globetrotters into Ontario with their 2019 Fan Powered Canadian Basketball Tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Enter for your chance to win 4 tickets to see the show!
Find out more »Pingle’s Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt – Recommended for ages 1 to 6. Families start the day’s activities at admissions, where they will purchase their ticket. Children will begin their hunt by decorating their Easter egg basket in the greenhouse.
Find out more »Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Willowtree Farm
Come experience Easter farm-style! We have lots going on for people of all ages to enjoy! Get a professional photo of your children with a baby chick or a bunny and have a memory to cherish for years to come! Easter egg races, egg decorating, and a scavenger hunt are sure to keep you and your family busy all day long! Photos with Baby Farm Animals Try something different this year! Tired of photos with the Easter bunny? Come to Willowtree…
Find out more »Pickering Easter Parade
The Easter Bunny is coming to Pickering. Join along the route. The parade begins at Liverpool Road and Annland Ave. along Annland to Krosno Blvd., along Krosno to Bayly and then to the Legion. Decorate your bike, wagon or scooter and participate in the parade - fun for all ages! Participation is free for everyone! Early registration is available now or register the day of the parade. Parade begins at Annland Street and Liverpool Road (Bay Ridges). Then heads East on…
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Hop
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. April 20, 2019: Hop
Find out more »Earthbound Kids Spring Open House
Join us on April 28 at Earthbound Kids to enjoy some fun on the farm at our Spring Open House! Our spring Open House will include outdoor play, pony rides*, sports, meet the farm animals, BBQ lunch and other fun family activities! Parents can tour the farm and learn about great summer camp and after-school programs, as well as our awesome birthday party packages! FREE! *Some activities are weather permitting
Find out more »May 2019
Dryer Ball Workshop
Are you interested in helping the environment, and looking to save energy? Join us at the Earthbound farm as we learn how to make our own sheep’s wool dryer balls. Not only are they better for the environment than disposable synthetic dryer sheets, they will also cut down on the drying times of your laundry loads, therefore saving you money on hydro costs. Make a set for yourself, or as a gift for a friend or family member. All materials…
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Instant Family
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. May 4, 2019: Instant Family
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Bumblebee
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. May 11, 2019: Bumblebee
Find out more »Mother’s Day Tea Party
Meet some of your favourite Princesses at our Mother's Day Tea Party! This event is full of magical memories for you and your child to cherish forever! Cinderella, Mermaid Princess, Princess Beauty and Rapunzel cannot wait to see you there! You can join us on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at Storie Park Community Hall for an enchanting time. Three sessions are held starting at 12-1pm, 2-3pm & 4-5pm. Tickets for this event are limited but we will have 3 sessions…
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. May 18, 2019: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Aquaman
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. May 25, 2019: Aquaman
Find out more »Earthbound Kids May Open House
You're invited to Earthbound Kids to enjoy some fun on the farm at our Spring Open House! Our spring Open House will include outdoor play, pony rides*, sports, meet the farm animals, BBQ lunch and other fun family activities! Parents can tour the farm and learn about great summer camp and after-school programs, as well as our awesome birthday party packages! FREE! *Some activities are weather permitting
Find out more »June 2019
Cineplex Family Favourites: A Dog’s Way Home
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. June 1, 2019: A Dog’s Way Home
Find out more »July 2019
Canada Day by the Lake
As part of the City of Oshawa’s Canada Day celebrations, Henry House is open for free tours during the afternoon. Event Date: July 1 Time: 2-6pm (subject to change) Location: Henry House
Find out more »Good Sports Multi-Sport Camp
Good Sports multi-sport camp program from Earthbound Kids includes instruction and skill development each day. It’s main focus is game play and being a positive team player while having fun with friends. Earthbound Kids let’s kids play together so they can best experience the satisfaction of teamwork and the meaning of being a good sport. Available for two age groups – Good Sports Junior for 6 to 7 years and Good Sports Senior for 8 to 12 years.
Find out more »Stonewood Summer Day Horse Camps
Stonewood Summer Day Horse Camps, located in Pickering, offer hours of riding time and hands on experience with a dual focus: teaching horsemanship; and nurturing the bond between horse and rider. Kids will build lasting friendships while they spend time riding and learning about horses from an experienced instructor. Mounted games, stable management, hacking, horsemanship workshops, arts and crafts, swimming, water games and sports are all part of the fun. Our horse camp counselors will teach kids about daily horse…
Find out more »Saddle Camp at Earthbound Kids
Whether your child is just trying it for the first time or they have experience with horses and riding, we offer camp programs to suit each child’s ability. Our instructors provide an enjoyable and, positive learning experience incorporating games and fun activities into the lesson plans. Horses and ponies in our program are gentle natured and experienced with all levels of riders. Earthbound offers two programs – Saddle Club for ages 6 to 12 years and Saddle Skills for ages…
Find out more »Camp Treetop Summer Camp
Camp Treetop is a multi-activity outdoor camp for kids 4-12 yrs. Kids learn and explore as they play with bugs, grow food, get messy and have fun doing all the things they love to do including horseback riding, swimming, sports, zip-lining, archery, outdoor education and more! Activities and programs are designed around 4 age groups: Seedlings (4-5 yrs), Explorers (6-7 yrs), Rangers (8-9 yrs) and Trailblazers (10-12 yrs). Camp Treetop connects children to nature in fun, educational, confidence-building ways. We let hands on experience with plants & animals and…
Find out more »Grandpa Henry’s Picnic
Thomas Henry held annual picnics for his grandchildren every May. His children were invited, but told their kids were the honoured guests. Learn to make ice cream and play croquet. Event date: July 14 Time: 12-4pm Location: Henry House
Find out more »Junior Equestrians at Earthbound Kids
A riding camp for kids 8 to 13 years who are interested in getting into competitive riding or improving their competitive riding level. Riders will receive one hour of instruction each day, riders will showcase their skills at the end of the week to staff and parents. Campers will learn to look after their equine teammate, ensuring that they are taken care of for optimal performance. At the start of each session riders will set their goals for the week…
Find out more »August 2019
Day Out With Thomas
Peep Peep! All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas the Tank Engine! Thomas will be chugging his into the GTA for the Steam Team Tour for two weekends only - August 9 -11 and 16-18, 2019. Take a 25-minute train ride on-board our heritage train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt! There are lots of activities for the kids including temporary tattoos, face painting, hay maze, kiddie train ride, Zoo to You, obstacle course and…
Find out more »September 2019
Archaeology Day
The Oshawa Museum and Trent University Durham are inviting archaeology enthusiasts, archaeology newbies, curious kids and even Indiana Jones fans down for an afternoon of discovery. Join us for lectures and hands-on activities! Event date: September 28 Time: 12-3pm Location: Trent University Durham
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