Things To Do In Durham Region January 31st, 2025 – February 7th, 2025

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Looking for some fun in Durham Region the week? Check out these ideas below: (Feature image by Oshawa Tourism.)

1. 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?

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

Cost?

  • FREE

What?

Free skate opportunity with your family and friendsBuilding Weekend

2. Girls Nite Out 2025

Ready for some laughs?! Girls Nite Out is for you!

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When?

  • February 1, 2025
  • 8pm

Where?

What?

  • All female stand up comedy of Improv

3. Building Weekend

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

When?

  • Feb 1st & 2nd
  • 1pm – 3pm

Where?

  • Mastermind Toys across Durham Region

Cost?

  • FREE (Limited supplies per store)

What?

  • Build a special surprise mystery toy!

4. Free Public Skate

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

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When?

  • Sat Feb 1st & , Sun Feb 2nd
  • 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday Feb 4th
  • 6:30pm
  • Ongoing until March!

Where?

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

Cost?

  • FREE

What?

  • Free Skate

5. 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

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!

6. 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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7. 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
  • info@campscugog.org
  • 19400 St. Christopher’s Beach Rd, Nestleton, ON
  • 905-837-0648
  • @scugognatureschool

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

9. 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

10. Love, Magic & Wonder

11. 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.

  • 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

12. Haute Goat Kissing Bell V-Day Dinner

  • Newtonville (Feb 15th)

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

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

14. Ajax Winterfest

15. Corn Hole Charity Fundraiser

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