Looking for some fun in Durham Region the week? Check out these ideas below:
1. Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland is a FREE family fun annual outing that is taking place tomorrow!
When?
- Sat. Dec 7th 11:30am to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
- Millennium Square in Pickering (at the bottom of Liverpool Rd)
Cost?
- FREE
What?
- Synthetic Ice Rink & Rentals
- Public Art Installation “Same Material/Different Time”
- S’mores & Firepit Stations
- Photo Ops
- Roaming character meet and greets
- Arts & Crafts
- Food Trucks
- Best Decorated Storefront Contest
- Market Vendors
Shuttle
- First shuttle leaves the Pickering GO at 10:15 shuttling every half hour to Liverpool Rd/ Annland St.
- Last shuttle leaves Liverpool Rd/ Annland St at 3:30pm and drops at Pickering GO station at 3:45pm
2. Frightmas Movies & Cocktails
Looking to add a little spook to your festive spirit? Join tonight’s Friday the 13th Merry Frightmas event for Frightmas themed cocktails and Spooktacular Christmas movies!
When?
- Fri. Dec 13th 6pm to 9pm
- 6pm – Nightmare Before Christmas
- 7:20 – Krampus
Where?
- Lobby Bar at Market at 70 King
- 70 King St E, Oshawa, ON
Cost?
- Varies by cocktail
What?
- Spooky movies and frightful cocktails
3. A Storybook Christmas
A magical experience transforming the museum village into a Storybook setting of Christmas fun!
When?
- Saturday December 14th & Sunday December 15th, 2024
- 10am-4:30pm
Where?
- Pickering Museum Village
- 3550 Greenwood Rd,
Cost?
- Adults $11.40 + tax
- Seniors (65+) $9.60 + tax
- Children (3yrs – 17yrs) $7.30 + tax
- Under 3 free no ticket required
What?
- Interactive Activities
- Festive Treats
- Creative Crafts
- Fun Trivia
- Lively Music
- Santa Visit
- and more!
4. Gingerbread House Decorating
This is your chance to learn how to build and decorate a gingerbread house at Parkwood Estate the most beautiful Historical Site in Durham Region!
When?
- Saturday December 14th
- 10am
- 12pm
Where?
- Parkwood Estate
- 270 Simcoe St N, Oshawa
Cost?
- $85 call to book
What?
- Everything you need to build a beautiful ginger bread house
5. Candlelight Tours at Lynda House Museum
Visit Durham Region’s oldest home for a Victorian Christmas!
When?
- Friday December 13th and Friday December 20th
- 3:30pm
Where?
- Lynne House Museum
- 900 Brock St. S, Whitby
Cost?
- $10 per person
What?
- Sing along with The Baker Street Carollers
- Holiday Sweets
- Victorian Father Christmas
- Learn about the historical origins of Christmas
- Christmas shopping at Warren General Store
6. Santa Claus Parades across Durham Region
When?
- Saturday December 7th and beyond
Where?
- Courtice and Port Perry
Cost?
- FREE
To learn more about Santa Claus parades across Durham Region check out this blog here!
Now that you know what’s going on this week, don’t delay, some of these events are happening today!
