Spring is in full bloom, and there’s no shortage of exciting things to do across Durham Region, the East GTA, and Northumberland this April. Whether you’re into family fun, local markets, or live entertainment, we’ve rounded up some of the top happenings in your area to keep your calendar full and your weekends memorable.
🟦 DURHAM REGION
Durham Forest Guided Hike
🗓️ April 4, 2025 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 High Point Rd, halfway between Ashburn Rd and Smith Side Rd
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Rattle n’ Rave
🗓️ April 5, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Dish Play, 12 Stanley Court, Unit #1, Whitby
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Oshawa Music Week
🗓️ April 5, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 2018 Simcoe Street N, Oshawa
Farm Visits with Highland & Mini Cows or Alpacas
🗓️ Multiple April Dates | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Silver Heron Farm, 324 Wagg Road, Goodwood
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Oshawa Baby and Kid Show
🗓️ April 6, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, 471 Simcoe St S, Oshawa
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Tuesday Trivia at The Second Wedge
🗓️ April 8, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 14 Victoria Street, Uxbridge
Dirty Dancing in Concert
🗓️ April 8, 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort, Pickering
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Easter at the Farm – Pingle’s Farm
🗓️ April 12, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 1805 Taunton Road E, Hampton (Oshawa)
Easter Fest at Brooks Farms
🗓️ April 12, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, Uxbridge
Bewdley Pancake Breakfast
🗓️ April 12, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 7060 Lake Street, Bewdley
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Uxbridge Farmers’ Market Indoor Markets
🗓️ April 13, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Uxbridge Arena Hall, 192 Brock Street W, Uxbridge
OPG Sunday: Dreamy Dragons
🗓️ April 13, 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa
Shrek the Musical
🗓️ April 15, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 All Saints Catholic Secondary School, 3001 Country Lane, Whitby
Easter Weekend Brunch & Dinner
🗓️ April 18, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 995 Myrtle Road W, Whitby
Egg Hunt & Bunny Bowl – Vandermeer Nursery
🗓️ April 18–20, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 588 Lake Ridge Road S, Ajax
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Eggstravaganza – Willowtree Farm
🗓️ April 19, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 975 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry
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Easter Eggstravaganza – Goodwood
🗓️ April 19, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 268 Durham Regional Highway 47, Goodwood
Teen DIY Jewellery Workshop
🗓️ April 23, 2025 | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
📍 Courtice Branch Library, 2950 Courtice Road, Courtice
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The Story of Taylor Swift
🗓️ April 25, 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Pickering Casino Resort, 888 Durham Live Avenue
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Stars on Ice
🗓️ April 30, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol Street E, Oshawa
🟩 SCARBOROUGH
The Mom Market – Spring Market
🗓️ April 4–6, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Drive
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You Can’t Take It With You
🗓️ April 4–19, 2025
📍 Theatre Scarborough, 3600 Kingston Road
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Family Paint Night
🗓️ April 16, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 St. Louis Bar & Grill, Scarborough Town Centre
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Dino Park
🗓️ April 18–21, 2025
📍 Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave.
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FREE Easter Egg Hunt
🗓️ April 20, 2025 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Burrows Hall Community Centre
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Easter Parade
🗓️ April 20, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, 2701 Queen St E
Damn Good Comedy Show
🗓️ April 25, 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Olde Stone Cottage Pub
🟨 NORTHUMBERLAND
Frankford Creative Kids
🗓️ April 2, 2025 | ⏰ 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 22 North Trent Street, Frankford
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The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold
🗓️ April 4, 2025 | ⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St
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Mary Poppins – Musical
🗓️ April 5–13, 2025
📍 Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King St W, Cobourg
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Hoppy Easter
🗓️ April 3, 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Fogorig Brewing, 2445 County Rd. 8, Campbellford
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Candle-making Workshop
🗓️ April 12, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 795 Northumberland Heights Road, Cobourg
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Wednesday Trivia @ Taps & Corks
🗓️ April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 70 King Street W, Cobourg
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The Songs of Sheryl Crow & Stevie Nicks
🗓️ April 16, 2025 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George Street N, Peterborough
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Pine Ridge Hiking Club
🗓️ April 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 | ⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Various locations – contact for details
📧 info@northumberlandtourism.com
Family Paint Party Day
🗓️ April 18, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Vernonville Community Centre
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Port Hope Pie Crawl
🗓️ April 22, 2025 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Various locations, Port Hope
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