Spring is coming this week and so are some exciting new events taking place in Durham Region!
1. Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival 2025
Durham’s annual favourite festival is on right now, pancakes and syrup and more, oh my! (Please make sure to mention you saw it from ToDoDurhamRegion in the survey.. click other!)
When?
- March 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 30th & 31st, 2025
- 9:30 am or 12
Where?
- Purple Woods Conservation Area
- 38 Coates Road East Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4
Cost?
- Children under 2 are FREE
- At door $11 cash (Reservations highly recommended)
- Online $8 per person (plus processing fee, cheaper online)
More Info?
- FREE Parking
- Sap collected by onsite maple trees is boiled into Maple Syrup
- Self guided tour
- Games, activities
- Taffy (additional fee)
- Horse drawn carriage rides (additional fee)
- Pancakes and syrup (additional fee)
- Tickets
- @purplewoodsmaplesyrupfestival
2. St. Patrick’s Weekend Bash
Looking to party like the Irish this weekend or just have an annual green beer?! The Torchbearer Taproom has changed St. Patrick’s Day into a whole weekend bash!
When?
- March 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th, 2025
Where?
- The Torchbearer Taproom
- 785 Taunton Rd. E Oshawa
- 905-728-5351
What to expect?
- FREE Parking
- Irish Stew and bread
- Green beer
- Special Pop-up cocktail menu
- Random prizes
- Buckets of Guiness
- Extra craft stout on tap
- Website
- @thetorchbearertaproom
3. Shop Local & Win!
Downtown Whitby has a win win opportunity taking place!
When?
- March 1st – 31st, 2025
Where?
- Any Downtown Whitby BIA businesses, Ontario
Cost?
- The cost of your purchase, otherwise free!
More Info?
- Shop at any Downtown Whitby BIA business
- Save your receipt and/or leave an online review at Google/Yelp.
- Upload your receipt/reviews to enter via link in bio here:
- The more you shop the more chances you have to win great prizes!
- Check out full rules here:
4. Welcome to the Mini Market
Make a mini grocery bag and fill it with mini groceries!
When?
- March 16th, 2025
- 1pm
Where?
- Indigo’s across Durham Region
More Info?
- Ages 3+
- Make a mini grocery bag and fill it with pint-sized cereal boxes, soda cans, and more take home treats.
- Stay for story time after
March 21st & Beyond!
5. Belle Wood’ Stomping’ Good Time
Join Belle Wood Equestrian Centre in bringing awareness to youth mental health and community programs!
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When?
- April 12th
Where?
- Heydenshore Pavillion
More Info?
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6. I am woman I am enough
An evening of elegance, empowerment and connection awaits!
When?
- March 29th, 5pm – 10pm
Where?
- Toronto Marriott Markham
- 170 Enterprise Boulevard Markham, ON L6G 0E6
More Info?
- Three course dinner included
- Cash Bar
- 5 PM – Networking & Photos | 6 PM – Dinner | 8 PM – Show Starts
- Host/MC: Tania Tonello, fashion expert from Cityline & Breakfast Television.
- 🎶 Soul-stirring song by Camille Bennett.
- 📝 Spoken word performances by Shelly Grace & TracyJ.
- 🎻 Captivating violin performance by Toronto’s own Yosvanii.
- 🎙 Share your heart segment featuring Asha Lapps, founder of Black Queens of Durham.
- ✈️ Traveling Bougie on a budget by Jennifer Logan
- Live DJ to keep the energy flowing.
- Best Styled Female – dress to impress! Prize sponsored by 🦋Rita Tesolin
Cost?
- Early Bird $118.48
- Regular $139.78
- Get Tickets here!
Open Registrations!
7. Belle Wood Summer Camp
- Book your summer camp experience now!
More Info:
8. Build a Globe Planter
When?
- April 12th, 2025
Where?
- Home Depots Across Durham
Cost?
- FREE
What?
- Learn to build your own globe planter
More Info:
9. Durham Business Speed Working Event
When?
- April 24th, 2025
Where?
- Mansion Kitchen + Bar
- 1294 Kingston Rd. Pickering, ON
Cost?
- $50
What?
- Durham Business Speed Networking Event for a fast-paced evening of making valuable connections with fellow business owners.
More Info:
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
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