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Spring has finally sprung here in Durham Region! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the event calendar is filling up with teas, festivals and walks. This month we celebrate mom. Durham Tourism wishes all the mothers and grandmothers a very Happy Mother's Day. Enjoy some time with mom this month, while exploring beautiful Durham Region.
Check out the events featured below or visit our events calendar on
durhamtourism.ca for more ideas on what to do in Durham this May.
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OSHAWA
Sunday FUNday: the Victorian Cellphone
Step back in time at the Oshawa Museum on
May 6 and check out the
'Victorian Cellphone'! In the 1800's how would you get the important news of the day? How would you check the weather? Disassemble your cell phone and what have you got? A clock, a newspaper, a camera, a slate, and a telephone. See how your phone compares with the Oshawa Museum's in the Verna Conant Gallery at Guy House.
The Oshawa Museum is nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario in beautiful Lakeview Park, and tells the story of Oshawa from Indigenous inhabitants to present day. There is ample free parking in Lakeview Park.
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PICKERING
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Fancy a cuppa? The Pickering Museum Village is hosting a very special tea party this May! On
May 30, visit Alice and her friends for the
Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Discuss the 19th century idea of childhood or Lewis Carroll's books, or play a round of flamingo croquet. Menus typically include sandwiches or hearty equivalent, pickles, dessert, sweets, tea, and cold beverages. Teas feature a handout to the recipes and costumed interpreter(s) leading an interactive presentation on the tradition of tea and Alice in Wonderland throughout the courses of the meal.
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SCUGOG
Theatre on the Ridge!
Theatre 3x60 is taking root in North Durham with a new look and a new name. Now entering its fifth season, Theatre 3x60 is changing its name to Theatre on the Ridge, but continues to be an entertaining and innovative professional theatre company that captivates on and offstage.
Tickets are now on sale for another fantastic summer of theatre! The summer of 2018 will see the return of the popular Pine Grove Plots cemetery walks and the premiere of an original theatre production for young audiences at the Scugog Memorial Public Library entitled Monsters and Milfoil. The summer season lineup also includes:
- The Melville Boys by Norm Foster
- Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
- The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
- Armstrong's War by Colleen Murphy
- The Drowning Girls by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniella Vlaskalic
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WHITBY
The best eats from the streets
The best eats from the streets roll into the Iroquois Park Grounds in Whitby from
May 26 to 27 at the
Whitby Food Truck Frenzy. Durham Region's foodie festival has everything from BBQ to Beavertails, and pasta to poutine. The Rotary Club of Whitby hosts this vibrant, weekend long festival for families and foodies alike, with lots of excitement planned. The best street food vendors from across the GTA will be joined by the best of the region's talented food artisans and performance artists for a one-of-a-kind event. Free parking will be available immediately beside the event at the Whitby GO Transit station parking lot.
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SCUGOG
Port Perry Diva Night
Divas do it with style! Get the girls together and channel your inner diva on
May 4 in
downtown Port Perry. Shop the area's most wonderful collection of boutiques, tempt your taste buds with something scrumptious from local cafes and restaurants, and enjoy live music. An amazing evening of shopping, dining and specials to share with the friends, girlfriends, moms, sisters and daughters in your life.
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CLARINGTON
Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk
The
2018 Honey Bee Orchard Festival comes to Clarington on
May 19. Join Farmer Fred and Betty Bee for a narrated walk through the orchard at Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery. Learn why it's so important to have bees in an apple orchard during blossom time! Discover how local beekeepers care for their bees and extract honey. After your tour, meet local beekeepers and try to spot the Queen bee in the demonstration hive. Check out the beautiful pottery created by local potter, Rosemary Jenkins. Then, take a three minute drive up the road to beautiful Tyrone Mills to hear more about bees and honey. Bring the whole family for a fun day. Tours will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m.
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UXBRIDGE
Durham Mountain Biking Association DEMO Festival
The 2018
Durham Mountain Biking Association (DMBA) DEMO Festival returns to Uxbridge's Durham Forest on
June 2. Featuring the latest bikes and gear from leading manufacturers and local bike shops, the event provides an opportunity to try out premium mountain bikes. Festival registration is $10 per adult (accompanying children age 16 years and under are free).
Durham Region offers several mountain biking opportunities.
Visit durhamtourism.ca for more information on our multi-use trails, or download a copy of our Trails Guide.
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CLARINGTON
Victoria Day SpeedFest
The Victoria Day SpeedFest zips into Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
May 18 to 20. This annual event featuring the NASCAR Pinty's Series and the Pirelli World Challenge Series, also includes three Canadian series, the Canadian Touring Car Championship, the IMSA Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama and the Nissan Micra Cup Series, promising a full weekend of exciting on-track action. Visit the team paddock areas to see the heart of the action, where team transporters, cars, crews and drivers are based. A special fireworks display will take place on the evening of
May 19. Tickets are available through the
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park website.
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DURHAM REGION
Jane's Walk Festival Weekend
Come and discover Durham's trails and tales during the annual
Jane's Walk Festival Weekend from
May 4 to 6. Jane's Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by writer and activist Jane Jacobs, a tireless advocate for friendlier cities and community-building. Jane's Walk encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours. Jane's Walk keeps Jane Jacob's legacy alive by walking together and making space for every person to observe, reflect, share, question and collectively re-imagine our communities.
This year's weekend features new and returning walk locations in Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville/Clarington, and Port Perry. Visit the
Jane's Walk Facebook page for more information on this year's events.
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