FRI JAN 17, 2025
(10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

SAT JAN 18, 2025
(10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

SUN JAN 19, 2025
(10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Toronto Woodworking Show

The Toronto Woodworking Show is Canada’s premier event for woodworking enthusiasts, hobbyists, professionals, and small business owners. This annual event brings together the woodworking community with top exhibitors, hands-on demonstrations, educational seminars, and unique products from across Canada, the UK, the USA, and Costa Rica.

The show is a shopping destination! Discover exclusive deals on high-quality tools, materials, and supplies from leading brands. Whether you’re looking for the latest woodworking technology, specialty lumber, finishing products, or handcrafted items, you’ll find everything you need to enhance your woodworking projects. Plus, connect with exhibitors who specialize in solutions tailored for small business owners, from equipment to services that can help grow your woodworking enterprise.

Be sure to check out the woodworking competition, where talented artisans display their best creations, judged by industry experts. It’s an inspiring showcase of craftsmanship and innovation that’s not to be missed.

Whether you’re an experienced woodworker, just starting out, or running a woodworking business, the Toronto Woodworking Show offers knowledge, connections, and resources to support your passion and success.

The International Centre

6900 Airport Rd
MISSISSAUGA ON

(For more info go to: https://woodshows.com/ )

CSC FanCon

CSC’s mission is to unite enthusiasts of sports collectibles, trading card games (TCG), cosplay, K-pop and gaming through unforgettable events that transcend boundaries.

We foster inclusive communities where individuals can celebrate their passions, connect with like-minded people, and create lasting memories together. We’re redefining the event experience by offering a next-level celebration of culture, creativity, and camaraderie.

The International Centre

6900 Airport Rd
MISSISSAUGA ON


(For more info go to: www.internationalcentre.com )

The Neighbours Art Hive with the LivingRoom Community Art Studio

The gallery invites you to join us for artmaking and community connection in The Neighbours Art Hive between 12-3:30pm every Friday from January 10 to February 14, 2025. Passionate and helpful volunteers from the LivingRoom Community Art Studio will be onsite to support your creative explorations and cultivate a warm and welcoming environment for all. Participants are welcome to take their projects with them or hang them up for everyone to enjoy!
 

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

72 Queen St. Civic Centre
OSHAWA ON

(For more info go to: calendar.durham.ca )

2025 Toronto International Boat Show

North America’s largest indoor boat show is back at the Enercare Centre! Get Connected to Exhibitors and thousands of boats, accessories and services.


100 Princes' Blvd #1
TORONTO ON

(For more info go to: explace.on.ca )

Learn to Carve a Wooden Spoon

Join Shawn Hermans from Smiling Frog Wood Studio in Uxbridge Ontario for a hands on workshop and hand carve your own wooden spoon. This workshop will provide participants with spoon blanks, tools, and instruction that covers safety, spoon design, equipment, knife grips, sharpening, and more. All carving tools will be available to use.

Smiling Frog Wood Studio

3 South Balsam street
UXBRIDGE ON

(For more info go to: calendar.durham.ca/ )

Opportunity Bridal - Wedding Dress Sale - Oshawa

1 Day only pop up Bridal Sale selling only New Wedding Dresses and accessories (veils, belts, tiaras, etc) for the bride. Up to 80% off the MSRP. Over 600+ Designer Wedding Gowns from size 2-28. All priced between $399 – $1299.

Show runs from 9:00am – 4:00pm with last admittance at 3:00pm

All sales are final, no returns or exchanges.

https://opportunitybridal.com/event/pop-up-wedding-dress-sale-oshawa/

TICKET OPTIONS:

General Admission - FREE

- Show access between 9:00am - 4:00pm

- No appointments, admission will be first come, first serve

Early Access VIP Ticket - $50

- Only purchase this ticket if you can arrive between 8:00am and 8:30am

- Guaranteed admission - Don’t have to stand in line

- Guaranteed a change room

- You will get to see and try the dresses on before we open the doors at 9:00am to the general public.

- 1 Ticket is good for the whole party up to a group of 5 people

- $50 ticket value can be used as a credit towards the price of your wedding dress

- Early Access VIP ticket value is refundable up to 7 days before the event

VIP tickets must be used to gain early access between 8:00am and 8:30am on the date for which the ticket is purchased. After 8:30am, Early Access VIP Ticket holders will be treated as general admission guest and be admitted on a first come, first serve basis. The $50 ticket value can still be applied towards a purchase of a dress.

67 Simcoe Street
OSHAWA ON


(For more info go to: eventbrite.ca )

Canadian Reptile Expo

The Canadian Reptile Expo’s mission is to celebrate the love of reptiles! Our events take place throughout the year where thousands of reptile enthusiasts and breeders get together for events that you will never forget!

For over 20 years, the Canadian Reptile Expos have been promoting responsible reptile ownership as well as bringing together those that share the passion of keeping and breeding these magnificent creatures.

The International Centre

6900 Airport Rd
MISSISSAUGA ON

(For more info go to: reptileexpo.ca )

The Witches Gathering: Winter Fire

Join us for another amazing event with The Witches Gathering. Socialize & network with likeminded people, while shopping from an eclectic range of vendors.
 

Here are the vendors joining us:
Admirable Aura Creations, Beautiful Chaos Creations, Becca Jones Art, Chance Quartz, Damaged Goods Shoppe, Eclectic Fig Art, Flaunt That Haunt, Garbage To Goth, Hyper Fixation Creations, JW Nails, Li'l Spirit Co, Magpies & Ravens, Nocturn Aesthetics, Patina Patata, Nerds & Needles, I Carve Dead Things, Knots by Nicole, JD Art Company, Lunarsol, Crypt Thrift, piercings done by Poked by Starseed & tattoos by Ghoulish Tats.
 

62 King Street West
BOWMANVILLE ON

(For more info go to: www.marketsontario.ca )

Habibi Culture

Enjoy a curated experience of visuals, live performances and interactive activities from our culture to your community. (Habibi = My Love in Arabic)

Featuring the work of local artists and creatives, a vendor market and an enchanting display to immerse the senses...

Suitable for all ages.

Tickets: $25 Adults (Children under 5 are free)

Ticket includes beverage and dessert from The Souk.

Funds Raised Will Support:

Humanitarian relief efforts and medical support for the children of Lebanon, Palestine and Sudan.

Donate: https://chuffed.org/project/habibi-culture-sudan-palestine-lebanon

About Al Markaz:

Al Markaz (the centre) is a platform showcasing the arts and culture of South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) / Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Al Markaz looks to inspire, inform and share the diverse narratives of the region; providing a platform for people who are both underrepresented and misrepresented by the mainstream.

About 'The Souk':

Local ethical cafe in downtown Whitby.

124 Dundas Street West
WHITBY ON

(For more info go to: durhamregion.com )

Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Concert

Experience a night of sweet reggae vibes and Jamaican reggae classics. Reggaddiction will take you back to the islands with a special birthday tribute to Bob Marley. Dance the night away to "Stir it Up", "Get Up Stand Up", and Bob Marley hits as we celebrate this special day in reggae music. ~ One Love

Saturday January 25th 2025
Doors 8PM
Show 9PM
Age Restrictions: 19+
GA Standing Capacity | Mezzanine Limited Seating on a first come basis.
 

Biltmore Theatre

39 King St E
OSHAWA ON

(For more info go to: durhamregion.com )

Bridal Open House

JOIN US FOR OUR ROYAL ASHBURN BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE!

Sunday, January 26th 2025 at Royal Ashburn
Admission is Free

Are you newly engaged? Congratulations! Join us for a magical day at Royal Ashburn Golf Club, where wedding inspiration comes to life. Explore our breathtaking venue, meet top-tier wedding vendors, receive specialty swag bags, and start bringing your dream day to reality.

Enjoy light refreshments, tour our elegant spaces, and gather creative ideas to make your celebration unforgettable. Whether you’re starting from scratch or perfecting the details, our bridal open house has everything to help make your day truly special.

Date: January 26th, 2025
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Royal Ashburn Golf Club
995 Myrtle Road, W. Whitby ON

We can’t wait to welcome you and help make your wedding planning as seamless and enjoyable as your special day will be. RSVP today to secure your spot!

Let the journey to your happily ever after begin at Royal Ashburn.

995 Myrtle Road W
WHITBY ON

(For more info go to: durhamregion.com )

Manners for Children

Does your child struggle with manners, leaving you embarrassed? Our interactive classes build confidence and teach essential skills!

78 Old Kingston Road
AJAX ON

(For more info go to: durhamregion.com )

Progressive Euchre Party

Progressive Euchre Party Contact Darlene Moolchan 905-576-6712 Email Website Dates & Times January 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Add to Calendar Location 115 Grassmere Avenue, Oshawa, ON, L1H 3X7 View on Google Maps Event

115 Grassmere Avenue
OSHAWA ON

(For more info go to: durhamregion.com )

Country Night - Line Dancing Lessons

Come on down to Country Night for some boot-scootin' fun with line dancing lessons - yeehaw!
 

Old Flame Brewing Co.

135 Perry Street
OSHAWA ON

(For more info go to: durhamregion.com )

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(For more info go to: durhamregion.com)

LUNAR NEW YEAR
 

The Year of the Snake

The themes of the Year of the Snake, Lunar Year 2025, combined with the creative energy of the wood element, inspire introspection and renewal. The Lunar New Year 2025, an occasion celebrated by over a billion people in China and millions worldwide, begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

GROUNDHOG DAY
 

Groundhog Day is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. In 2024, an early spring was predicted.

(Comment from Brian - Let's hope he doesn't see his shadow. I'm done with winter!)