Things To Do In Durham Region January 24th, 2025 – January 31st, 2025

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Looking for some fun in Durham Region the week? Check out these ideas below:

1. Après Ski Party

Back with all of the after ski cozy vibes Après Ski returns to Old Flame Brewery for it’s annual party!

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When?

  • Sunday, January 26th, 2025

Where?

  • Old Flame Brewing Co.
  • 135 Perry St,, Port Perry

Cost?

  • FREE (only cost is what you buy or order)

What?

  • Get out your best retro ski outfit and head over for some warm bites from Epic Soups
  • Music by Dan Young

2. UNO Battle Weekend

Looking for some interesting fun the weekend? Mastermind Toys has lots of fun planned for you!

When?

  • Saturday January 26th
  • 1pm – 3pm

Where?

  • Mastermind Toys across Durham Region

Cost?

  • FREE (Limited supplies per store)

What?

  • Learn how to play UNO and even enjoy playing with their giant deck of cards.

3. Free Public Skate

Feeling like some active fun this weekend?! The City of Pickering has you covered!

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When?

  • Sat January 18th, Sun January 19th
  • 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday January 21st
  • 6:30pm
  • Ongoing until March!

Where?

  • Chestnut Hill Development’s Recreation Complex

Cost?

  • FREE

What?

  • Free Skate

4. Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Derbies

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

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When?

  • January 1st – March 15th, 2025

Where?

  • Lake Simcoe
  • 72 Baldwin St, Whitby, ON

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?

🎉Upcoming – Things To Do In Durham Region Jan 31st and beyond!

5. Open House at Belle Wood Equestrian Centre

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Come by to enjoy a day of FREE activities including:

  • Pony Rides
  • Face Painting
  • Bake Sale
  • Demonstrations & Tours
  • Bonfires
  • Vendors (still spots available)

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6. Snowshoe Sunday at Scugog Nature School

  • 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.
  • February 23rd
  • 11am – 1:30pm
  • [email protected]
  • 19400 St. Christopher’s Beach Rd, Nestleton, ON
  • 905-837-0648
  • @scugognatureschool

7. FREE Skate in Oshawa

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

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When?

  • Saturday, Feb 1st, 2025 (& Mar 1st)
  • 1pm – 2:50pm

Where?

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

Cost?

  • FREE

What?

  • Free skate opportunity with your family and friends

8. Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament (Registration Open)

9. Movie Nights (14+)

9. Ajax Winterfest

10. Love, Magic & Wonder

11. Build a Valentine’s Candy Box (Registration is open!)

  • Home Depots across Durham Region (Feb 8th 8:30 – 10am OR 10:30am – 12pm)
    🚨 (Registration is open!)
    @homedepotcanada

12. Free Family Day Activities (Pre- Registration Open)

  • Pickering (February 17th 7am – 5pm)
  • @cityofpickering
  • 🚨 (Pre-Registration is open!)

13. Fire & Stars Event

Back for its 2nd annual event Fire & Stars event, this year Sibbald Point has 1 weekend left to enjoy hiking by torchlight under the stars.

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  • Sutton West (February 14th & 15th)
  • 6:30pm – 9pm for self guided tour
  • 7pm for a guided tour
  • 2 fire pits
  • 1 hr – 1.5hrs loop trail (Maidenhair Fern Trail)
  • You can bring your own snowshoes (we didn’t have any but they would have been cool)
  • $21 per carload of people (price is per car not per person)
  • Porta Potty on site
  • No food or drink for purchase
  • No camping or equipment rentals
  • Reservation required, (reservations open 5 days before the event so mark you calendars and set your alarm for 7am)
  • https://reservations.Ontario parks.ca
  • @sibbaldpointpp

14. Haute Goat Kissing Bell Dinner V-Day Event

Now that you know what’s going on this week, don’t delay, some of these events are happening tod