Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region GTA

By Brian Kondo

Friday, November 10, 2023

Things To Do and Dates To Remember Throughout Durham Region GTA








 

REMEMBRANCE DAY – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2023







Our red poppy is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.  Poppies are worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community.  The poppy is a well-known and well-established symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it.

At 11:00 am please stop what you're doing and bow your heads in silence for two-minutes to pay tribute and remember those that served and those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great country of Canada.

Thanks, 





 

DIWALI – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 , 2023







What Is Diwali?

Diwali is a “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. The name comes from Sanksrit dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” On the night of Diwali, celebrants light dozens of candles and clay lamps (called diyas), placing them throughout their homes and in the streets to light up the dark night.

In most of India, Diwali consists of a five-day celebration that peaks on the third day with the main celebration of Diwali. In other places where Diwali occurs, only the main day is usually celebrated.

Another central theme of Diwali is family. Wearing their best new clothes, families gather to eat sweets and other special foods, light diyas (decorative oil lamps), and pray for their ancestors. Businesses are generally closed (or close early) on Diwali to allow workers to celebrate with their families.



 

The feast can be quite extravagant, with special dishes and sweets filling the table.

In much of India, Diwali consists of five days of celebrations rather than just one.  On the first day, Indians clean their homes and create intricate rangoli—designs made of colored rice, sand, or flowers created on the floor of the home.

The second day is spent preparing or buying special food (especially sweets, called mithai), as well as praying for the spirits of ancestors in the afterlife.

On the third day—the main day of Diwali—families gather and celebrate by lighting lanterns and candles in their homes and in the streets and by shooting off fireworks! (In southern India, the second day is the main day of celebration, rather the third.)

Traditions of the fourth day vary, but a common theme is the bond between husband and wife, so husbands will often buy their spouses gifts to celebrate.

The fifth day focuses on the bond between siblings, specifically between brother and sister.










SANTA CLAUS PARADE
 

Since 1905, the Santa Claus Parade has kicked off the Christmas season, first in Toronto, then for the whole country as it has grown in popularity and importance throughout the years. The Parade brings people together, regardless of their background, celebrating hope, family and love. It’s part of the fabric of our community.

Every year we bring hundreds of thousands of people on the streets of Toronto, and millions more watching at home, together to celebrate this joyous season. We’ve been doing so uninterrupted for 119 years, and that’s exactly what we will be doing again this year, bringing Santa’s magic to town.

 

 

SAT NOV 18
 

Santa’s Parade of Lights Oshawa

6:00 p.m.

Bond St. W. @ Park Rd. N.

Oshawa, ON

SAT NOV 18
 

Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Revised)

Simpson Ave, Bowmanville

Bowmanville, ON

SUN NOV 19
 

Newcastle Santa Parade

5:30 p.m. (Added)

King Ave. West, Village of Newcastle

Newcastle, ON

SAT NOV 25
 

Santa’s Spectacle of Lights – Town of Ajax Santa Claus Parade

6:00 p.m.

Tree Lighting (Approximately 7:30 p.m. after the parade) Ajax Town Hall (Added)

Ajax, ON

SAT NOV 25
 

Santa Claus Parade - City of Pickering

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Revised)

Glenanna Road from Dixie Road to Pickering Parkway



Winter Nights, City Lights – Pickering (Added)

Nov 24 & 25, 2023

 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

The Esplanade Park, The Esplanade, Pickering

 

Pickering, ON

SUN NOV 26
 

Original Toronto Santa Claus Parade - The Parade

12:30 p.m. (Added)

Toronto, ON

DEC 2
 

2023 Whitby Santa Claus Parade

Sat, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

848 Brock St N

Whitby, ON

DEC 2
 

Port Perry Scugog Santa Claus Parade

Sat, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Port Perry, ON




 

CHRISTMAS MARKETS & BAZAARS


THU NOV 16
 

Bright and Merry Market

5:00–9:00 p.m.

Feed The Need In Durham, 371 Marwood Dr

Oshawa, ON

FRI NOV 17 to SUN NOV 19

Markham Home For The Holidays


Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd

Markham, ON

SAT NOV 18
 

St. Thomas Christmas Market

2:00–9:00 p.m.

101 Winchester Rd E

Whitby, ON

SAT NOV 18
 

Winterfest Vendor Market

Nov 18–Sun, Nov 19

Parkwood Estate, 270 Simcoe St N

Oshawa, ON

SAT NOV 18
 

Christmas Bazaar

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Westminster United Church, 1850 Rossland Rd E

Whitby, ON

SUN NOV 19 (Added)
 

Christmas Craft Sale

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Chesnut Hill Dev. (Pickering Rec Centre

Pickering, ON

SAT NOV 18
 

Holiday Market

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Trafalgar Castle School,

401 Reynolds St

Whitby, ON

FRI NOV 24 (Revised)
 

Whitby Lights the Night Christmas Festival amalgamated with Christmas in The Village due to renovations at Downtown Brooklin's Grass Park

555 Rossland Rd E.

4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Whitby, ON

FRI NOV 24
 

Ladies Old Fashioned Christmas Market — King...

Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.

King Street Community Church, 611 King St W

Oshawa, ON

FRI NOV 24 to SUN DEC 17
 

Holiday Market 2023

FRI 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
SAT & SUN 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E

Toronto, ON

SAT NOV 25
 

Christmas Walking Parade & Market

2:00–9:00 p.m.

Mel Lastman Square Rink, 5100 Yonge St

North York, ON

SAT DEC 2 & SUN DEC 3
 

2023 2-day Holiday Pop-up Market- Black Queens of Durham Region

12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Rd

Ajax, ON

SAT DEC 9
 

Bells of Christmas Craft & Artisan Show

10:00 a.m.  4:00 p.m.

Legends Arena, 1661 Harmony Rd N

Oshawa, ON

SUN DEC 10
 

8th Annual Holiday Market

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Kingsway College, 1200 Leland Rd

Oshawa, ON







 

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