Things To Do In Durham Region February 21st – February 28th, 2025

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Looking for some fun in Durham Region for the last week of February? Check out these ideas below!

1. Snowshoe Sunday at Scugog Nature School

When?

  • February 23rd, 2025
  • 11am – 1:30pm

Where?

Cost?

  • $30 per person

What?

  • Grab your family and friends for a snowshoeing adventure at Camp Scugog’s Nature School! They have snowshoes in all sizes, so everyone can join the fun. 
  • Explore their beautiful trails through forests and along the shores of Lake Scugog.
  • During the hike, learn quick nature facts and play fun, nature-based games that connect you with the winter wilderness. 
  • Afterward, warm up by the campfire with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy a hot dog lunch included! Dietary alternatives available. 
  • Limited space available, register today at https://forms.gle/x6j1MmNKpFkhAK368 and at the link in our Instagram bio.

2. Make a Potato Clock

Did you know that you can create electricity using two potatoes?! Come to your local Mastermind Toys store to learn all about it!

When?

  • Feb 23rd
  • 1pm – 3pm

Where?

  • Mastermind Toys across Durham Region

Cost?

  • FREE (Limited supplies per store)

What?

  • If you love learning about science, this one is for you! Learn how potatoes can create enough electricity to run a clock!

3. FREE Outdoor Skating

Are you looking for outdoor skating in a safe environment? Town of Ajax has a great spot for you!

When?

  • Open for the season (until warm weather comes)
  • 9am – 9pm

Where?

  • Pat Bayly Square
  • 55 Bayly St. W, Ajax

Cost?

  • FREE

What?

  • Outdoor lighted skating rink
  • Indoor heated changing area
  • Lockers
  • Washrooms

4. Red Dress Beaded Pin Workshop

Ready to bring out your creative side? Check out this interesting two weekend workshop in Whitby thanks to the Whitby Historical Society!

When?

  • February 22 & March 1
  • 2pm – 5pm

Where?

  • Lynne House Museum
  • 900 Brock Street South, Whitby
  • 905-665-3131

Cost?

  • $20 all supplies included

What?

  • Join Janet Dugan to learn to create a Red Dress Awareness Pin using bead embroidery
  • Choose the design of your pin, the colour of the beads and the backing

5. FREE Snowshoeing

Have you ever wanted to try out snowshoeing!? Now’s your chance with the Town of Ajax!

When?

  • Open for the season (until warm weather comes)

Where?

  • Fill out form online first: Snowshoe rental form
  • Wait for approval
  • Pick up snowshoes at McLean Community Centre
  • 95 Magill Drive, Ajax

Cost?

  • FREE
  • $20 deposit refunded when snowshoes are returned in same condition

What?

  • Rent up to 4 pair of snowshoes for up to 3 days!

6. Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Derbies

Calling all fisherman, here’s your chance to show off your angling skills

When?

  • January 1st – March 15th, 2025

Where?

  • Lake Simcoe

Cost?

  • $25 per person

What?

  • Catch a fish, take a picture with measuring tape and your ticket and then submit it.
  • Panfish & Gamefish entries

Tickets?

7. FREE Skating

When?

  • Sun Feb 23rd
  • 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday Feb 25th
  • 6:30pm
  • Ongoing until March!

Where?

  • Chestnut Hill Development’s Recreation Complex
  • 1867 Valley Farm Rd Pickering

Cost?

  • FREE 

What?

  • Free skating for family and friends!

Open Registrations!

8. Belle Wood Summer Camp

  • Book your summer camp experience now!

More Info:

9. Build a Basketball Game

Registration Opens:

  • Monday Feb 10th at 10:30 EST

When?

  • March 8th, 2025

Where?

  • Home Depots Across Durham

Cost?

  • FREE

What?

  • Learn to build your own basketball game

March 2025:

10. Corn Hole Charity Fundraiser

Join Belle Wood Equestrian Centre for a day of fun for a great cause!

11. FREE Skate in Oshawa

Midway Nissan is hosting FREE skates on the first Saturday of each month until March!

When?

  • Saturday, Mar 1st
  • 1pm – 2:50pm

Where?

  • Donevan Recreation Complex Arena
  • 171 Harmony Rd S, Oshawa

Cost?

  • FREE

12. Our Lady Peace Concert – OLP30 Tour

When?

  • March 5th
  • 7pm – 11pm

Where?

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