It’s Mother’s Day weekend and there is a ton of ways to celebrate with these things to do in Durham May 9th – 16th!

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1. Mother’s Day Breast Health Screening Pop-Up!

When?

  • Saturday, May 10th
  • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where?

  • General Hospital, CIBC Breast Health Clinic (Northpine Diagnostic Imaging Department, basement floor)

What?

SHN is holding a Breast Health Screening Pop-up Day for community members. Ontarians aged 40 and up can now self refer for mammograms, which is vital for earlier detection and prevention of breast cancer. Get screened and rest easy. Event includes:

  • Giveaways
  • Treats and refreshments
  • Mammography screening (provided by female healthcare professionals)
  • Education and consult with breast imaging navigators

More Information:

2. 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?

3. Mother’s Day Tea at Piano Inn and Cafe

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?

Afternoon Tea Menu includes:

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:

Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes

Assorted Macaroons

Homemade French Cheesecake Balls

4. Pingle’s Tulip Days

When?

  • Opened May 8th, 2025 (sold out for today limited availability tomorrow!)
  • 10am – 7pm (last entry at 6pm)
  • 3 weekends only Thursday – Sunday

Where?

  • Pingle’s
  • 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton, ON

Cost?

  • General Admission $17.95
  • Photographer’s Pass $150
  • Doggy Ticket $10

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:

Visit https://pinglesfarmmarket.com for more information or to buy your tickets!

5. Spring Fun Fair Market

When?

  • Saturday May 10th, 2025
  • 12pm – 4pm

Where?

  • Sir Albert Love
  • 425 Wilson Rd North Oshawa

Cost?

  • $1 for general admission
  • 5 and under are FREE

What?

  • Bouncy Castles
  • Free face painting and balloon twisting
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • Carnival Games ($1 games available)
  • All fundraising efforts will be going to the school

6. UPLA FREE for moms

It’s time to share some bouncing fun with mom!

When?

  • May 10th and May 11th, 2025

Where?

  • 3291 Stouffville Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville

What?

  • Enjoy some healthy fun bouncing and relaxing in the canopy of the trees! Slides, games, balls and more!

How Much?

  • FREE for mom this weekend
  • Ages 7 -17 = $35 
  • Ages 18 + = $35
  • Non-Participating 18+ = $14 (at least 1 paying adult required per booking)

More Info?

7. Moms Mini Putt FREE

When?

  • Sunday, May 11th, 2025

Where?

  • 1610 Bayly St, Pickering

What?

  • Enjoy some healthy competitive fun as you soak up the sun challenging mom to mini putt! A fav outing for the whole family!

How Much?

  • FREE for mom this Sunday
  • Adults = $11
  • Children = $9
  • Seniors = $9

More Info?

May 16th & beyond!

8. Bowmanville Farmers Market

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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

9. Food Truck Frenzy Whitby

When?

  • May 24th
  • 11am – 9pm
  • May 25th
  • 11am – 8pm

Where?

  • Iroquois Park Sports Centre
  • 500 Victoria St W, Whitby

What?

Join for a day of food and fun for the whole family!

  • Food Trucks
  • Markets
  • Kids fun zone and more!

Cost?

  • $5 per person
  • Under 14 FREE!

More Info?

10. Murder Mystery at The George Stanley

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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?

11. Career Fair!

Inclusive hiring is smart business and at this career fair you’ll meet jobseekers who are ready to work and bring fresh perspectives!

When?

  • May 31st, 2025
  • 11am – 3pm

Where?

  • 1 Jim Flaherty St. Whitby, ON

What?

  • Career Fair

More Info?

12. Damn Good Comedy Show

When?

  • June 21, 2025
  • Doors open 6pm
  • Show 7pm

Where?

  • 248 Kingston Rd, E, Ajax
  • Cineplex Cinemas

What?

Join for an evening of laughs starting their new partnership journey with Cineplex! Special guests include:

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13. 5th Annual Youth Talent Showcase

When?

  • Saturday, August 16th, 2025
  • 12pm

Where?

  • 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering
  • Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex

What?

A captivating celebration of talent where young individuals showcase their boundless talents

  • Ages to participate = 14 – 30
  • Ages to spectate = ALL AGES

Cost?

  • FREE

More Info:

  • Youth can receive honourariums or community hours!
  • Youth Performer, Vendor, or Volunteers check out this LINK here for more information!
  • Contact [email protected] or (905) 409-0299
  • @durhamfcc_

14. Summer Shoppers Market and Family Fun Day

When?

  • Saturday, July 26th, 2025
  • 12pm – 8pm

Where?

  • 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering
  • Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex

What?

  • Shopping
  • Live entertainment
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Prizes and giveaways
  • Live videos and photos
  • Special Guest Hosts, Celebrities and Socialites
  • Door Raffles and more!

Cost?

  • FREE

More Info:

Open Registrations!

15. Belle Wood Summer Camp

  • Book your summer camp experience now!

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16. 5th Annual Youth Talent Showcase

Registration to participate or volunteer is open now!

When?

  • Saturday, August 16th, 2025
  • 12pm

Where?

  • 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering
  • Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex

What?

A captivating celebration of talent where young individuals showcase their boundless talents

  • Ages to participate = 14 – 30
  • Youth can receive honourariums or community hours!
  • Youth Performer, Vendor, or Volunteers check out this LINK here for more information!
  • Contact [email protected] or (905) 409-0299
  • @durhamfcc_

Now that you know what’s going on this week, don’t delay, some of these events are happening today!Things To Do in Durham Region