27 Things to Do in Oshawa This Weekend November 13 – 15, 2026
Discover the best events and activities happening in Oshawa this weekend.
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8th Annual Downtown Whitby Christmas Market
The eighth annual Downtown Whitby Christmas Market takes over Celebration Square for two days of artisan vendors, live entertainment, trolley rides and Santa visits. Location: Celebration Square, Downtown Whitby, 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON Dates: Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14, 2026 Friday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Admission: Free None - free entry, no ticket required Availability: Open to the public; free entry on both days Reference: https://whitbybia.org/bia-events/
Newcastle Santa Claus Parade — 20th Anniversary
Newcastle's Santa Claus Parade celebrates its 20th anniversary with a fireworks show at 5:30 PM and a nighttime parade down King Avenue West. Location: King Avenue West, Newcastle (Clarington), King Avenue West, Newcastle, ON (route runs east from Fosterbrooke Long Term Care Home toward Brookhouse Drive and Arthur Street) Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 Town Hall lighting at 5:00 PM; fireworks at 5:30 PM, followed by the parade Admission: Free None - free public parade; non-perishable food-bank donations collected along the route Availability: Free public event; no tickets required Reference: https://newcastlesantaparade.com/faqs.html
Frozen — The Broadway Musical (Oshawa Little Theatre)
Oshawa Little Theatre stages Disney's Frozen - The Musical, with evening performances on Friday and Saturday of the weekend. Location: Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 Russett Avenue, Oshawa, ON L1G 3R5 Dates: Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14, 2026 (full run November 12 - December 5, 2026) 7:30 PM on both Friday and Saturday Admission: CA$39.25-$44.00 (per ToDoCanada's Oshawa listing; the theatre's own online box-office price was not confirmed) Ticket required - book through Oshawa Little Theatre Availability: Tickets on sale; no sellout indicated by official sources Reference: https://oshavalittletheatre.com
Durham Black Futures Summit 2026
A free two-day summit on the shared Ontario Tech / Durham College campus: a Friday networking mixer, then Saturday's AI & Innovation Summit and Business & Employer Expo. Location: Ontario Tech University and Durham College, Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5 Dates: Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14, 2026 Friday 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Networking Mixer, Ontario Tech University); Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (AI & Innovation Summit and Business & Employer Expo, Durham College) Admission: Free (registration required) Free registration via Eventbrite; spaces limited Availability: Free registration open on Eventbrite; spaces limited Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/durham-black-futures-summit-2026-tickets-2003941624343
2026 Durham Climate Forum
The Region of Durham's free climate forum brings 25+ organizations, interactive exhibits and EV test drives to Durham Region Headquarters in Whitby. Location: Durham Region Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: Free None - free public forum, drop-in Availability: Free public event hosted by the Regional Municipality of Durham; no registration requirement found Reference: https://plugndrive.ca/event/ev-roadshow-durham-regions-2026-climate-fall-forum/
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Whitby Courthouse Theatre)
Whitby Courthouse Theatre presents Edward Albee's landmark drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, with performances on all three days of the weekend. Location: Whitby Courthouse Theatre, 416 Centre Street South, Whitby, ON L1N 4W2 Dates: Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 (full run November 5-21, 2026) Not confirmed (the ACT-CO calendar lists in-window performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including a Sunday matinee; exact showtimes are not published on the theatre's season page) Admission: Not confirmed (season subscriptions are $140 for five shows via Whitby Courthouse Theatre) Ticket required - book through Whitby Courthouse Theatre Availability: Tickets via Whitby Courthouse Theatre; availability not confirmed Reference: https://whitbytheatre.ca/2026-2027
RESILIENCE: The Art of Service, Strength, and Renewal (Exhibition)
Station Gallery's current exhibition RESILIENCE: The Art of Service, Strength, and Renewal is on view in Whitby across the weekend. Location: Station Gallery, 1450 Henry Street, Whitby, ON L1N 0A8 Dates: Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 (exhibition runs November 7 - December 26, 2026; the opening reception on November 19 falls outside the period) 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday (gallery hours) Admission: Not confirmed - public art gallery (see stationgallery.ca for admission details) None - drop in during gallery hours Availability: On view during gallery hours on both weekend days Reference: https://stationgallery.ca/exhibition/resilience-exhibition/
Christmas Barn Market at Santa's Cottage
A free Christmas barn market at Santa's Cottage farm in north Oshawa, open all three days of the weekend. Location: Santa's Cottage, 4405 Ritson Road North, Oshawa, ON L1H 0P9 Dates: Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 (market season runs November 1 - December 23, 2026) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily Admission: Free entry to the market No ticket needed for the Christmas Barn Market Availability: Market open all three days with free entry. Note: the farm's separate Traditional Santa Visits are sold out for 2026; Jingle Mingle and Outdoor Gallery photo sessions are ticketed separately. Reference: https://santascottage.ca
Newcastle BIA Winter Wonder Lights
Newcastle's annual Winter Wonder Lights ceremony illuminates the Community Hall, the village Christmas tree and the parkette for the season. Location: Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Avenue West, Newcastle, ON Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 5:15 PM Admission: Free None - free public ceremony Availability: Free public event; no tickets required Reference: https://www.todocanada.ca/Christmas-Lights-Santa-Claus-Parades-Toronto-GTA/
St. Thomas Merry Market
Brooklin's St. Thomas Anglican Church hosts its free Merry Market, one half of a two-church market day with 90+ vendors and Santa visits from noon. Location: St. Thomas Anglican Church, Brooklin, 101 Winchester Road East, Whitby, ON L1M 1B5 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Santa visits noon - 3:00 PM) Admission: Free admission None - free admission, walk-in Availability: Free admission; walk-in Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-thomas-merry-market-tickets-1998128712768
St. Leo's 2026 Vendor Fair
St. Leo's Catholic Women's League runs its annual vendor fair in Brooklin, the companion market to St. Thomas' Merry Market the same day. Location: St. Leo the Great Parish Hall, Brooklin, 130 Watford Street, Whitby, ON L1M 1H2 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: Free entry None - free entry, walk-in Availability: Free entry; walk-in Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-leos-2026-vendor-fair-tickets-1993745873578
Mary Street Winter Market
The annual Mary Street Winter Market returns to Unique Town Boutique in downtown Whitby with local vendors, crafts, food and giveaways. Location: Unique Town Boutique, 103 Mary Street West, Whitby, 103 Mary Street West, Whitby, ON L1N 2R4 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free admission None - free admission, no ticket required Availability: Free admission; walk-in Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-market-tickets-2002960905988
Baba's Christmas Bazaar
A Ukrainian Christmas bazaar at Lviv Hall with crafts, embroidery, a penny auction, home baking and Baba's Cafe serving perogies and cabbage rolls. Location: Ukrainian Heritage Centre (Lviv Hall), 38 Lviv Boulevard, Oshawa, ON L1H 3C3 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: Free admission (food and goods for purchase; some vendors cash only) None - free admission, walk-in Availability: Free admission; walk-in Reference: https://www.facebook.com/hania.lastewka/posts/pfbid0greLTaFznxyH6vcGcNmy62vK38xb2EKNVcLe1fHPyxXPFCBsATwroH4eAiW4bpTKl
Forest View Winter Market
Forest View Public School's winter market packs in 40+ vendors and artisans, raffles, treats and a Santa letter station with a postal elf. Location: Forest View Public School, 285 Grandview Street South, Oshawa, ON Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: $2 entry (proceeds support Forest View Public School) None - walk-in, entry fee at the door Availability: Walk-in; $2 entry Reference: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02DjU2U6j885wa19YDWALPhzQJE1bBaB3Csdvn8CK2SnWRhwqbesTVbQBZ278BookKl&id=61580801646370
STPS Winter Maker's Market
Seneca Trail Public School hosts a free winter maker's market with 20+ local vendors, organized by its School Community Council. Location: Seneca Trail Public School, 1915 Queensbury Drive, Oshawa, ON L1K 0S1 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: Free entry None - free entry, walk-in Availability: Free entry; walk-in Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stps-winter-makers-market-tickets-2003739212925
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
The Listeso String Quartet performs ABBA's hits by candlelight at the Biltmore Theatre on Sunday evening. Location: Biltmore Theatre, 39 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 6:30 PM (60 minutes) Admission: From CA$42.66 (zone pricing via Fever) Ticket required - book via Fever Availability: Tickets on sale via Fever Reference: https://feverup.com/m/161048
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
A late Sunday-evening Candlelight session: the Listeso String Quartet plays Queen and Beatles favourites by candlelight at the Biltmore Theatre. Location: Biltmore Theatre, 39 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 8:45 PM (60 minutes) Admission: From CA$29.16 (zone pricing via Fever) Ticket required - book via Fever Availability: Tickets on sale via Fever Reference: https://feverup.com/m/651802
The Beatle Band (Regent Theatre)
A Beatles tribute night at the historic Regent Theatre, presented by Blackrose Entertainment with CKDO. Location: Regent Theatre, 50 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B3 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 (rescheduled from Sunday, November 15, 2026) 8:00 PM Admission: CA$30-$64 (per event listings; official pricing at tickets.regenttheatre.ca) Ticket required - Regent Theatre box office Availability: Tickets on sale at tickets.regenttheatre.ca; the performance was rescheduled from November 15 to November 14 and ticketholders have been notified Reference: https://tickets.regenttheatre.ca/eventperformances.asp?evt=1252
Zoo Station with The Overkillers (Biltmore Theatre)
A tribute double bill at the Biltmore: Zoo Station recreates U2's Zoo TV spectacle, with The Overkillers covering The Killers. Location: Biltmore Theatre, 39 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2 Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed (tickets via biltmoretheatre.com) Ticket required - Biltmore Theatre Availability: Tickets on sale now (per the presenter, 102.1 The Edge) Reference: https://edge.ca/contest/134468/win-tickets-to-see-zoo-station-and-the-overkillers/
RMG PA Day Camp November
A full-day art camp for ages 5-10 at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery on the Friday PA Day. Location: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3 Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission: Paid program - the fee is not published in the gallery's listing; payment and an information form are required to finalize enrolment (rmg.on.ca) Advance registration and payment required via the gallery Availability: Registration open via rmg.on.ca (payment plus information form) Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfVFKvtjq7n/
TUMBLEPALOOZA PA Day Camp (Supernova Gymnastics)
A tumbling-themed PA Day camp at Supernova Gymnastics: gymnastics, games, crafts and open gym, with pizza included. Location: Supernova Gymnastics Club, 1255 Terwillegar Avenue, Unit 11, Oshawa, ON L1J 7A4 Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission: $75 (includes pizza and a drink for each child) Advance registration required - the club notes spots fill quickly Availability: Registration open at supernovagymnastics.com Reference: https://www.supernovagymnastics.com/
PA Day Camp at My Fun Place
A small PA Day camp for ages 4-11 at My Fun Place in east Oshawa: gymnastics, games and crafts. Location: My Fun Place, 633 King Street East, Unit 204, Oshawa, ON Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Registration required - limited spots (myfunplace.ca) Availability: Registration open; limited spots per the organizer Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfgHMV_tnMY/
Candle & Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop (Parkwood Estate)
An adults-only afternoon at Parkwood Estate: pour a scented soy candle, then hand-knit a chunky blanket to take home. Location: Parkwood National Historic Site (Parkwood Estate), 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T5 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Admission: Not confirmed - ticketed workshop; book via Parkwood Estate Advance booking required; spaces limited Availability: Booking open; spaces limited (all materials included) Reference: https://allevents.in/oshawa/candle-and-chunky-knit-blanket-workshop/200030893501244
Holiday Clay Earring and Charm Necklace Workshop (Parkwood Estate)
A Sunday-morning jewellery workshop at Parkwood Estate: make holiday clay earrings and a charm necklace with Get Clayed. Location: Parkwood National Historic Site (Parkwood Estate), 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T5 Dates: Sunday, November 15, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed - ticketed workshop Advance booking required Availability: Booking open via the Parkwood Estate listing Reference: https://allevents.in/oshawa/holiday-clay-earring-and-charm-necklace-workshop/200029573055332
Gold Leaf Techniques in Calligraphy, Painting and Craft (Station Gallery)
Artist and calligrapher Leila Farsi teaches gold-leaf gilding across calligraphy, painting and craft in a two-hour Station Gallery workshop. Location: Station Gallery, 1450 Henry Street, Whitby, ON L1N 0A8 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Admission: Paid workshop - fee not confirmed (see Station Gallery) Registration required via Station Gallery / Town of Whitby recreation Availability: Registration open Reference: https://stationgallery.ca/calendar/
Winter Candle and Ornament Workshop (Parkwood Estate)
An afternoon Parkwood workshop: pour a soy candle with Three Wicks, then craft four gold hoop ornaments with IdleWild Designs. Location: Parkwood National Historic Site (Parkwood Estate), 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T5 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed - ticketed workshop Advance registration required Availability: Booking open Reference: https://allevents.in/oshawa/winter-candle-and-ornament-workshop/200030164989752?ref=faq
Cookies, Cocoa and Community Marketplace (Mannahelp 6th Anniversary)
Mannahelp marks its sixth anniversary with a free community marketplace: holiday shopping, mini pancakes, cocoa and family fun at King Street Community Church. Location: King Street Community Church, 611 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J 2L1 Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free (registration encouraged) Free; registration encouraged via Eventbrite Availability: Free; registration open on Eventbrite Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cookies-cocoa-and-community-marketplace-tickets-2003353919502
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