Winter family fun in Durham Region

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Family Day is fast approaching! This holiday weekend is the perfect chance to experience a winter adventure with the whole family. Whether you check out one of the many Family Day themed events taking place throughout the community, or look to get active outdoors, Durham Region has the perfect recipe for family fun! To see all of the events taking place on Family Day and during the rest of February, visit the Durham Tourism events calendar.

DURHAM REGION

2016 DISCOVERY GUIDE

It's almost time to grab your copy of the all-new 2016 Discovery Guide! This guide provides Durham Region residents and visitors with an in-depth look at our many exciting and unique tourism offerings.

The guide will be available online and in hard copy, and will feature an extensive calendar of events, as well as featured information on dining, arts and culture, heritage, shopping, outdoor adventures, accommodations and many more! To pre-order your copy, click here.

PORT PERRY

POND HOCKEY

Calling all hockey fans! The seventh-annual Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament returns on Feb. 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Gather a team and register, or bring the whole family out for a day of spectating and fun activities. Be a part of the action or the crowd and enjoy the fast-paced action of 30-minute three-on-three games!

For more event information, or to register a team click here.

OSHAWA

RMG FRIDAYS
Come out to celebrate the local arts and culture scene for the fifth anniversary of RMG Fridays! On Feb. 5 at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, Whitby native Annie Sumi sets the stage with her intimate indie-folk tunes, followed by Jamie Drake's exploratory percussion.

Museum Hack will then deliver a highly interactive, non-traditional museum tour Ask Children: Selections from the Permanent Collection is unveiled. O'Neill Senior Dance Ensemble will exhibit movement throughout the gallery while artist JR Hunter paints live to capture the evening on canvas.

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WINTER IN DURHAM

Looking for a unique winter adventure this February? Don't forget to take advantage of Durham Tourism's Winter in Durham website! There are so many things to see and do this winter in Durham Region, and our new website makes finding your perfect activity easier than ever.

Please visit the Winter in Durham website for more information on all of the exciting winter adventures in Durham Region.

UXBRIDGE

ORACLE TRAIL RACE

Looking for a way to get competitive this February while enjoying some of Durham Region's best winter trails at the same time? The Oracle Trail Race, taking place Feb. 13 at Durham Forest in Uxbridge, is the first of its kind in Ontario! Challenge winter with a race of five, 15, or 25 kilometers. There is also a short one kilometer race perfect for kids!

Volunteers are always needed. Visit the Oracle Trail Race website for event information or for more information on how you can volunteer.

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FAMILY DAY FUN

Much like the rest of February, Durham Region offers plenty of family fun during the Family Day weekend!

Drop by Whitby's Station Gallery on Feb. 15 for a special Family Day edition of the Trash Train! Connect with family and friends while you "upcycle" and make extraordinary art right in the Gallery with materials that were headed for the trash.

If you're looking to get active, head over to the Civic Recreation Complex in Oshawa on Feb. 15 for a Healthy Kids Community Challenge family-friendly event. All activities are free, and include swimming (wristbands in effect), jumping castles, face painting, arts and crafts, batting cages and much more!

To see more of the many Family Day events taking place, please visit the Durham Tourism events calendar!

There are so many family friendly events taking place during the month of February

Browse through the Durham Tourism 2016 events calendar for a complete listing of community events.

Durham is brimming with exciting attractions and events--from live music to art exhibitions, festivals and sporting events, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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For more information on what's happening in Durham Region visit www.durhamtourism.ca.

Check out the events calendar, the Explore Durham blog and links to social media.

For unique trip ideas or to plan your perfect day, visit
www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1-800-413-0017
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The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Level 5, PO Box 623, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3
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