October has arrived in Durham Region and Northumberland, bringing with it crisp autumn air, vibrant fall colours, and a full calendar of community events. From farmers’ markets and fall festivals to concerts, workshops, and Halloween celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly outings, live entertainment, or seasonal markets, this month’s lineup has plenty to keep you connected to your community.
Durham Region Events
Whitby Farmers’ Market
📅 Wednesday, October 1, 8, 15 — 9:00am–3:00pm
📅 Saturday, October 11 — 9:00am–2:00pm
📍 Celebration Square, Whitby ON
Mobile Food Market
📅 Wednesday, October 1 & 8 — 11:30am–2:00pm
📍 Ajax Community Centre, North Parking Lot, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax ON
Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day – Screening of Sugarcane
📅 Wednesday, October 1 — 6:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Regent Theatre, 50 King Street E, Oshawa ON
Wednesday Evening Relaxation
📅 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — 6:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Anca Uni Hypnotherapy and 5D Healing, 101 Mary St W, Suite 101A, Whitby ON
Harvest Moon Serenade
📅 Thursday, October 2 — 5:30pm–7:30pm
📍 1661 Harmony Road North, Oshawa ON
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
📅 October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 — 7:30pm–9:30pm
📍 Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 Russet Ave, Oshawa ON
Bowmanville Farmers’ Market
📅 Friday, October 3 & 10 — 9:00am–2:00pm
📅 Saturday, October 4 & 11 — 9:00am–2:00pm
📍 Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville ON
Messages from the Beyond – Group Medium Reading
📅 Friday, October 3 — 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 150 Beatrice Street East, Oshawa ON
Galaxy – Oshawa Psychic & Crystal Fair
📅 October 3–5 — 2:00pm–6:00pm
📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, 471 Simcoe St S, Oshawa ON
Russell Dickerson (Live in Concert)
📅 Friday, October 3 — 8:00pm
📍 The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort, 888 Durham Live Avenue, Pickering ON
Opportunity Bridal – Wedding Dress Sale
📅 Saturday, October 4 — 9:00am–4:00pm
📍 Oshawa Convention Centre, 67 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa ON
Harvest Festival Book Sale
📅 Saturday, October 4 — 9:00am–4:00pm
📍 Clarington ON
The Stouffville Market
📅 October 4, 11, 18 — 9:00am–2:00pm
📍 6240 Main St, Stouffville ON
Fall Art Festival
📅 October 4–5 — 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Camp Samac, 275 Conlin Rd E, Oshawa ON
Bragg Farms – Dig Your Own Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
📅 October 4–5 — 10:00am–4:30pm
📍 3048 Concession Rd 3, Bowmanville ON
Guided Walk – Uxbridge Countryside Preserve
📅 Saturday, October 4 — 10:00am–11:30am
📍 6 Welwood Drive, Uxbridge ON
Autumn Cocktail Class
📅 Saturday, October 4 — 7:30pm–9:00pm
📅 Friday, October 17 — 7:30pm–9:00pm
📍 Durham Distillery, 25 Mill Street, Ajax ON
Reggae Junkies (Live Music)
📅 Saturday, October 4 — 10:30pm–3:00am
📍 District Lounge, 1211 Kingston Road, Pickering ON
Sound Healing
📅 Sunday, October 5 — 3:00pm–4:00pm
📍 Uxbridge Salt Therapy Cave, 16 Brock St W, Uxbridge ON
Autumn Escape – Small Town Trip
📅 Tuesday, October 7 — 8:15am–5:30pm
📍 1661 Harmony Road North, Oshawa ON
Master the Art of Public Speaking (Virtual)
📅 Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 — 12:00pm–1:00pm
📍 Online (Oshawa-hosted)
Halloween Silhouette Art
📅 Tuesday, October 7 — 6:00pm–7:00pm
📍 Courtice Branch Library, 2950 Courtice Road, Courtice ON
Thanksgiving Dinner
📅 Thursday, October 9 — 5:30pm–7:30pm
📍 Oshawa Senior Community Centres (John Street Branch), 43 John Street West, Oshawa ON
Beginner Sourdough Workshop
📅 Thursday, October 9 — 6:00pm–8:30pm (Whitby)
📅 Thursday, October 9 — 6:00pm–8:30pm (Parkwood Estate, Oshawa)
Blossoms, Blooms & Pumpkins – Floral Arrangement Workshop
📅 Thursday, October 9 & Friday, October 10 — 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍 Whitby ON
Paranormal Paint Night
📅 Thursday, October 9 — 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre, 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville ON
Dining Decorum (Etiquette at Parkwood)
📅 Thursdays, October 9 & 23 — 7:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Parkwood Estate National Historic Site, 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa ON
Pickering Ghost Walk
📅 October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 — 7:00pm–9:30pm
📍 Pickering Museum Village, 3550 Greenwood Road, Pickering ON
Country Night – Open Floor Line Dancing
📅 Friday, October 10 — 11:00pm
📍 Scugog Arena, 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry ON
Eras Cocktail Class
📅 Saturday, October 11 — 7:30pm–9:00pm
📍 Durham Distillery, 25 Mill Street, Ajax ON
Nazareth (Live in Concert)
📅 Saturday, October 11 — 8:00pm
📍 Pickering Casino Resort, 888 Durham Live Ave, Pickering ON
Family Paint Party
📅 Saturday, October 11 — 8:15pm
📍 Falcon Brewing Company, 30 Barr Rd, Ajax ON
Fall Flow – Journey Through Movement, Meditation & Sound Healing
📅 Sunday, October 12 — 3:00pm–4:30pm
📍 Salt Room Whitby, 420 Green Street #207, Whitby ON
Christmas Door Mat Painting Workshop
📅 Tuesday, October 14 — 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍 Whitby ON
Family Maker Magic
📅 Wednesday, October 15 — 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch, 65 Debwewin Miikan, Oshawa ON
BACD Business Fundamentals: Financials & Operations (Virtual)
📅 Thursday, October 16 — 9:30am–11:30am
Toddler Pumpkin Painting
📅 Friday, October 17 — 10:30am–11:30am
📍 Oshawa Public Libraries, Jess Hann Branch, 199 Wentworth Street W, Oshawa ON
Family Paint Party
📅 Friday, October 17 — 9:00pm
📍 Two Blokes Cider, 21300 Simcoe St, Seagrave ON
Applefest
📅 Saturday, October 18 — 9:00am
📍 Downtown Bowmanville ON
Ontario Tech Coding Workshop
📅 Saturday, October 18 — 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Ajax Public Library, Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax ON
Pumpkinville (Presented by TD Bank Group)
📅 Saturday, October 18 — 11:00am–5:00pm
📍 Greenwood Conservation Area, 2290 Greenwood Rd, Ajax ON
Coin-A-Rama
📅 Sunday, October 19 — 9:00am–4:00pm
📍 Lviv Ukrainian Pavilion Hall, 35 Lviv Blvd, Oshawa ON
Cozy Fall Candle Making Workshop
📅 Sunday, October 19 — 2:00pm–4:00pm
📍 Parkwood Estate National Historic Site, 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa ON
The Dolly & Reba Show – Featuring Bonnie Rabson
📅 Sunday, October 19 — 7:30pm–9:30pm
📍 Regent Theatre, 50 King Street E, Oshawa ON
LEGO and Lagers
📅 Wednesday, October 22 — 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Clarington ON
Monster Morning Halloween Bingo
📅 Saturday, October 25 — 9:00am–12:30pm
📍 Oshawa Senior Community Centres, John Street Branch, 43 John Street West, Oshawa ON
Jess Moskaluke (Live in Concert)
📅 Saturday, October 25 — 7:00pm
📍 BOND|ST Event Centre, 44 Bond St East, Oshawa ON
Halloween Monster Mash
📅 Saturday, October 25 — 7:00pm–10:00pm
📍 St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture, 78 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Oktoberfest
📅 Saturday, October 25 — 11:00pm
📍 91 Centre Street South, Oshawa ON
Charm Bracelet/Necklace Workshop
📅 Sunday, October 26 — 1:30pm–4:00pm
📍 Parkwood Estate National Historic Site, 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa ON
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser – Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre
📅 Sunday, October 26 — 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍 BarDown Gastropub, 500 Victoria St W, Whitby ON
Brantford Bulldogs at Oshawa Generals (OHL)
📅 Sunday, October 26 — 6:05pm
📍 Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol Street East, Oshawa ON
Spooky Slime
📅 Wednesday, October 29 — 4:00pm–4:45pm
📍 Oshawa Public Libraries, Jess Hann Branch, 199 Wentworth Street W, Oshawa ON
RMG Teen Art Zone: Fall 2025
📅 Thursday, October 30 — 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St, Civic Centre, Oshawa ON
Police Appreciation Dinner & Awards Night – Durham Region
📅 Thursday, October 30 — 9:30pm
📍 Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, 2700 Audley Road, Ajax ON
All Hallows’ Eve
📅 Friday, October 31 — 7:00pm
📍 BOND|ST Event Centre, 44 Bond Street East, Oshawa ON
Fear on Fallingbrook
📅 Friday, October 31 — 9:00pm
📍 84 Fallingbrook Street, Whitby ON
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Thanksgiving Food Drive
📅 Wednesday, October 1 & Monday, October 6 — 8:00am–4:00pm
📍 Port Hope & Cobourg Neighbourhoods, Port Hope ON
Trail Chasers Walking Group
📅 Wednesday, October 1 & 8 — 9:30am–10:30am
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Preschool Storytime
📅 Wednesday, October 1 & 8 — 10:00am–10:30am
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Babytime
📅 Wednesday, October 1 & 8 — 11:00am–12:00pm
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Entrepreneurship 101: Brand Lab – Marketing & Branding
📅 Wednesday, October 1 — 12:00pm–1:30pm
📍 VentureNorth, 270 George Street North, Peterborough ON
Creative Kids Frankford
📅 Wednesday, October 1 & 8 — 4:30pm–5:00pm
📍 Frankford Branch, 22 North Trent Street, Frankford ON
Lakefield Farmers’ Market
📅 Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — 9:00am–1:00pm
📍 Lakefield Arena Parking Lot, 20 Concession Street, Lakefield ON
Digital Explorers
📅 Thursday, October 2 — 4:00pm–4:30pm
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Fashion for Paws
📅 Thursday, October 2 — 5:00pm
📍 Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre, 930 Burnham Street, Cobourg ON
3D Printing & Design Certification
📅 Thursday, October 2 — 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Magic Loop: Knitting in the Round Made Easy
📅 Thursday, October 2 — 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Peterborough Petes vs. Erie Otters
📅 Thursday, October 2 — 7:05pm
📍 Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough ON
Little Builders
📅 Friday, October 3 — 10:00am–11:00am
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Fall Market at the Library
📅 Saturday, October 4 — 10:00am–3:00pm
📍 Cobourg Library, 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg ON
Downtown Cobourg Harvest Fest
📅 Saturday, October 4 — 10:00am
📍 15 King Street East, Cobourg ON
Millbrook Farmers’ Market
📅 Sundays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 — 10:00am–1:00pm
📍 Millbrook Public School, 10 Tupper Street, Millbrook ON
Applefest
📅 Sunday, October 5 — 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
Youth Sewing Studio
📅 Monday, October 6 — 3:00pm–3:30pm
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Square Dancing – Otonabee Squares
📅 Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 — 6:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Emmanuel United Church, 534 George Street North, Peterborough ON
Move & Groove
📅 Tuesday, October 7 — 10:30am–11:00am
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Kids After School Art Classes (October)
📅 Tuesday, October 7 — 4:30pm
📍 22 Front St, Quinte West ON
Tuesday Teen Takeover: Games Night
📅 Tuesday, October 7 — 5:30pm–7:30pm
📍 Trenton Branch, 7 Creswell Drive, Quinte West ON
Thanksgiving Market at The Big Apple
📅 Saturday, October 11 — 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 The Big Apple, 262 Orchard Drive, Colborne ON
Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner
📅 Saturday, October 11 — 6:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro ON
Northumberland Turkey Trot
📅 Monday, October 13 — 8:30am–11:59am
📍 YMCA Cobourg, 339 Elgin St W, Cobourg ON
Chess Club – Cobourg Public Library
📅 Tuesdays, October 14 & 21 — 4:00pm–5:30pm
📍 Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg ON
Peterborough Petes vs. Oshawa Generals
📅 Thursday, October 16 — 7:05pm
📍 Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough ON
Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walk (East)
📅 Wednesday, October 22 — 7:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Peterborough Museum & Archives, 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough ON
Free Soup Supper
📅 Thursday, October 23 — 5:30pm–7:00pm
📍 Cephas Christian Reformed Church, 220 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough ON
PA Day Nature Camp – Sun School
📅 Friday, October 24 — 8:00am–5:00pm
📍 Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St, Peterborough ON
Country Line Dancing Nights
📅 Friday, October 24 — 5:00pm–10:00pm
📍 Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro ON
Spooky All Hallows’ Eve
📅 Friday, October 24 — 6:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
2nd Annual Halloween Vendor Show
📅 Saturday, October 25 — 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 413 Wing RCAFA, 230 North Murray St, Trenton ON
Witches’ Brew High Tea in the Gallery
📅 Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 — 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 22 Front St, Quinte West ON
90’s to Current Horror Movies Trivia Night
📅 Monday, October 27 — 7:30pm
📍 Boston Pizza, 1111 Elgin Street West, Cobourg ON
Downtown Ghost Walk
📅 Wednesday, October 29 — 7:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Confederation Park, 499 George Street North, Peterborough ON
Peterborough Petes vs. London Knights
📅 Thursday, October 30 — 7:05pm
📍 Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough ON
October in Durham Region and Northumberland is filled with activities to celebrate the season. Whether you’re exploring pumpkin patches, enjoying local concerts, supporting food drives, or taking part in spooky Halloween fun, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. Be sure to mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and take in everything our communities have to offer this fall.