Check out these things To Do in Durham Region this week!
1. Spring Fling
Join for a brand new Pickering family friendly two weekend event dedicated to welcoming a new season!
When?
- April 26th & May 3rd, 2025
- 11:30am – 3pm
Where?
- Millennium Square
- Bottom of Liverpool Rd in Pickering, ON
What?
- Vendors
- Seasonal Decor
- Games and activities
- Nature Scavenger Hunt
- Musical Performers
- Roaming Characters
- Arts and Crafts
- Face Painting & more
How Much?
- Free!
More Info?
- Free Parking for the days of the event. Waterfront paid/permit parking will not be enforced on these days
- Visit https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festivals-and-events/spring-fling/ for more info!
- @destinationpickering
2. Pot Planting and Decorating Event
When?
- April 27th, 2025
- 10am
Where?
- Gray and Co. Coffee Shop
- 83 Centre St S – Oshawa
What?
- All ages
- Decorate your own pot and plant
- All materials provided while supplies last
- No registration just drop in
How Much?
- Free!
More Info?
- Free Parking at the back
- Visit https://grayandcoshop.com/ for more info!
- @grayandcocoffeeshop
3. Youth Week Free Events
Getting our kids active and healthy one free activity at a time!
When?
- May 1st – May 7th, 2025
Where?
- Town of Ajax
What?
Free activities include:
- Drop-in Basketball
- Drop-in Mixed Media Art
- Drop-in Skateboarding Basics
- Youth Excellence Awards
How Much?
- Free!
More Info?
- On May 7th, enjoy an evening of fun, food and giveaways at each Youth Hub hosted by the Youth Engagement Advisory
- Visit https://www.ajax.ca/en/play-and-discover/youth-week.aspx for more info!
- @townofajax
4. Beginner Sourdough Workshop
Mother’s Day Edition!
When?
- May 1st
- 6pm – 8:30pm
Where?
- Parkwood Estate
- 270 Simcoe St. N
What?
Join Melina, of “Sourdough Simplified” learning the benefits and basics of sourdough and how to prepare your own loaf. Everything to start inlcuded, plus an added Mother’s Day gift, a high quality “bread dipper” combo of olive oil, balsamic and herbs, packaged and ready for gifting. You will also receive a unique Mother’s Day card.
Included:
- High quality “bread dipper” combo (olive oil, balsamic and herbs) packaged and ready for gifting (+instructions on how to prepare your own)
- A unique Mother’s Day Card for the sourdough loving mama
- Ingredients + hands on instruction on how to make your own dough, ready to bake the next day
- Detailed instruction + recipe booklet
- Ripe, organic sourdough starter (125 grams)
- Dehydrated organic sourdough starter
- Hands on instruction how to feed and maintain your new starter
- Bowl
- Proofing basket
- Scoring blade
How Much?
- $110 per person
More Info?
- Visit https://www.parkwoodestate.com/events/for more info!
- @parkwoodestate
5. Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
Help keep Durham Region beautiful!
When?
- April 26th
- 9am – 12pm
Where?
- Bowmanville Creek Fish Ladder (Roenigk Dr./King Ave)
- Bowmanville Creek South Parking Lot (Spry/Baseline)
- Visual Arts Centre (143 Simpson Ave.)
What?
- Help keep Durham beautiful!
How Much?
- Free!
More Info?
6. RV Springfest
A fun family idea!
When?
- April 26th, 2025
- 10am – 2pm
Where?
- Owasco RV Centre
- 570 Rundle Rd, Bowmanville
What?
- Jumping Castle
- Reptilia
- Balloon Artist
- Face Painting
- Obstacle Course & more!
How Much?
- Free!
More Info?
- Visit https://www.owascorv.comfor more info!
- @owascorv
13. Diva Night
Get ready for a glamorous night in Downtown Port Perry – Cowgirl Edition!
When?
- May 2nd, 2025
- 6pm – 9pm
Where?
- Downtown Port Perry
What?
- Late-night shopping
- Giveaway & prizes
- Delicious bites and drinks
- Big fun with small-town charm
- Discounts & more!
May 3rd & beyond!
8. Murder Mystery at The George Stanley
When?
- May 30th
- 7pm
Where?
- The George Stanley Inn
- 217 Queen St. Port Perry, Ontario
What?
Join for an evening of secrets, suspense and socialization at the grand opening party of the George Stanley Hotel!
- Interactive Murder Mystery Event
- Meet and greet of the characters who “inhabit” the rooms at this new themed hotel
- Dress Code channel your best 1940’s attire
- Champagne Toast
- Hors D’oeuvres
- Unique Character bio
- 1940’s style music
- A chance to go behind the scenes each room and discover clues along the way!
Cost?
- $60 per person includes all of the above! Limited spots don’t miss out!
More Info?
- Visit the event site here for more info!
- @thegeorgestanley
9. Pingle’s Tulip Days
When?
- Opening TBD May, 2025
- 10am – 7pm (last entry at 6pm)
Where?
- Pingle’s
- 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton, ON
Cost?
- General Admission $17.95
- Photographer’s Pass $150
- Doggy Ticket $10
- Discount code use code TULIP25 for 25% off tickets
What?
General Admission Includes:
- Access to the 5 acre Tulip Field
- Over 500,000 stunning blooms
- Photo Prop Stops
- The NEW Animal Barn
- Wagon Rides
- Pingle’s Playland
- Live Music (on weekends)
- Specialty Foods and drinks (on weekends extra $)
- Market and Bakery (extra $)
- Option to upgrade your experience by picking-your-own bouquet or crafting one from pre-picked stems at the bloom bar (extra $)
More Info:
10. Mother’s Day at Applewood Farm & Winery
When?
- May 11th, 2025
- 11am
Where?
- Applewood Farm & Winery
- 2055 Saintfield Rd, ON, Seagrave, ON
What?
- Live Music
- Enjoy a drink on the patio ($)
- Wander the pollinator meadow
- Choose from a gift option to take home ($)
- Or stop by and pick up your order on the way to moms place
3 Options to choose from:
- a stunning bouquet of special tulips and a choice a bottle of either white, red, rose or sparkling wine $40
- a stunning bouquet of special tulips and a choice a bottle of either white, red, rose or sparkling wine and add an organic soy wax candle jar. (Choose from maple moonshine, strawberry rhubarb or blueberry scents.) $60
- a stunning bouquet of special tulips and a choice a bottle of either white, red, rose or sparkling wine and add an organic soy wax candle jar. (Choose from maple moonshine, strawberry rhubarb or blueberry scents.) Add on a 6 pack of delicious butter tarts to enjoy later or on the patio $75
More Info?
- Email orders to [email protected]
- @fruitwines
11. Mother’s Day Tea
Join for a special Mother’s Day day to share special moments and delicious treats!
When?
- May 11th, 2025
- 11am or 2:30pm
Where?
- Piano Inn and Cafe
- 217 Queen St. Port Perry, ON
More Info?
- Please note unfortunately they cannot accommodate any allergies or intolerances such as gluten and celiac disease.
- Reserve your spot https://pianocafe.ca/
- @pianoinnandcafe
Afternoon Tea Menu inlcudes:
Savory Delights:
- Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwiches
- Classic Egg Salad Croissants
- Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream on Rye
Freshly Baked Scones:
- Homemade Strawberry Scones
- Herb & Garlic Scones
- *Served with clotted cream and fruit preserves
Delectable Sweets:
- Assorted Macaroons
- Homemade French Cheesecake Balls
- Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes
12. Bowmanville Farmers Market
When?
- May 16th – Oct 10th, 2025
- 9am – 2pm
Where?
- Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
- 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON
What?
It’s opening day for the season and it’s going to be a party you don’t want to miss!
- Free Balloons
- Free Face Painting
- Kids entertainment tent
- A real Fire Truck to explore
- Music, treats and surprises
Open Registrations!
14. Belle Wood Summer Camp
- Book your summer camp experience now!
More Info:
16. Build a Birdy Buffet
When?
REGISTRATION OPENS:
- April 14th, 2025 at 10:30am
Event date:
- May 10th, 2025
Where?
- Home Depots Across Durham
Cost?
- FREE
What?
- Learn to build a birdy buffet
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