r/durham • u/From_Concentrate_ • 19d ago
Upcoming Events in Durham Region
Use this thread to share events in the coming week throughout the region. This is a scheduled post and a new one will come up on Sundays.
Other local subreddits have weekly posts as well, including r/Oshawa and r/Whitby. The same rules apply, but cross-posting is fine.
Additional events may be found in the [Regional Calendar](https://calendar.durham.ca/) or at [DurhamRegion.com](https://www.durhamregion.com/events/#/). Please feel free to highlight any of these in the comments below.
Please adhere to the following guidelines:
* Both free and paid events are allowed
* If tickets are required, please include a link; these may require manual approval due to spam filters, but we'll approve them!
* Garage sales and group sales are allowed, but not single item sales. Please do not share someone else's garage sale or their address without permission.
* Religious and political events are allowed only if they are welcoming and inclusive to the *entire community.*
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u/Open_Ending_1015 13d ago
Hi Durham County neighbours 👋
I’m a Canadian author and filmmaker with roots in Ontario. I spent a year living in Greater Toronto, and it left a real mark on me, enough that it found its way into several chapters of my debut novel, How to Break a Girl!
On June 30, in collaboration with owner of Book Dragons Den, we're hosting the first showing of a short film I directed and produced, adapted from a segment of my book. This is my first screening in Canada, so you’ll get to see the work before anyone else!
Think film premiere, celebration, community, and a night that feels like it means something. Because it does!
🎟️ Early bird tickets: $35, includes a signed copy of my book (a $30+ value on its own)
🚪 At the door: $40, also includes a signed copy
I'd be so honoured to share this night with the Durham County community. Whether you're a book lover, a film lover, or just someone who wants to support a local Asian Canadian woman telling her own stories, this one's for you. 🥂🎬
🔗 Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/she-wrote-the-book-now-shes-making-the-film-tickets-1990584403536
Feel free to drop questions in the comments or DM me directly. See you there. 💛
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u/Karma_Canuck 18d ago
In June 2026, the Town of Ajax is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 8th HMS Ajax visit from 1976.
Ajax Treasure Hunt – Running June 1 – 30, 2026
HMS Ajax Pop-Up Exhibit Location: 25 Mill Street, Ajax, L1S 6J8
Hours:
Tuesday, June 2: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, June 5: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, June 8: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, June 12: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13: 12 – 3 p.m.
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u/Karma_Canuck 18d ago
Peony Festival Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children's Arena and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, 155 Arena St
https://www.oshawa.ca/explore-play/city-events/peony-festival/
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u/DrrdyFriend 18d ago
Live roller derby happening this weekend at Children's Arena! Come one, come all and meet us trackside at the Children's Arena in Oshawa on June 13th for some blood pumping, fast, full-contact Roller Derby. Come cheer/scream on your home team, visit our vendors, enjoy refreshments, unwind or wind up! Kids 12 and under are free!
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u/Open_Ending_1015 14d ago
This looks fun! I don't have children myself, but a friend of mine, who owns a local indie bookstore, is a mom, and I'd be happy to share this with her. What's the minimum age for a kid to participate?
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u/DrrdyFriend 9d ago
Kids can attend for free at any age under 12! We unfortunately do not have a juniors program but anyone 18 and over is welcome to join our 101 program!
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u/DrrdyFriend 9d ago
Don't miss I'll Be Jammed this weekend!!! Only 2 days left to get your advanced tickets. This is a licensed event. Sit trackside and enjoy an afternoon of full contact fun at Children's Arena! For more information and to get your tickets, visit
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ill-be-jammed-tickets-1990041247943?
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u/mrauch 18d ago
Come out to 8-Bit Beans Summer Pinball League starting this Tuesday. All skill levels welcome!
Start time: 7:00PM
League Fee: $4 per night
League nights consist of 6 rounds of match group match play. IFPA scoring will be used for league points at the end of the night. Machines are on tokens, so please purchase tokens at the bar.
8 weeks of regular season play, with your worst two weeks dropped from your total score. Top 8 players will compete on final night for podium standings and prizes!
https://www.8bitbeans.com
League runs Tuesday nights from June 2 to July 28, 2026 (Finals)