Join the Mayor's Cleanup events this year to help beautify our community. Volunteer your time and make a difference in local parks, green spaces, trails, and schoolyards.

Petapolooza is an annual event that brings together pet owners and enthusiasts within our community. It gives our community the opportunity to meet industry professionals, rescue groups, and others in the pet industry.

Last years  Petapolooza Pet Festival saw a record breaking attendance of over 4,500 people and brought in $36,000 ($11,729.45 in donations from the day of).

Petapolooza is Animal Services largest fundraiser with all proceeds going towards building Pickering a permanent animal shelter and/or for the day to day care of animals housed at the shelter, including unforeseen medical costs.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Esplanade Park

For more information, visit pickering.ca/petapolooza

The Wellspring 2026 Holistic Fair takes place on April 18 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Free to all attendees. The Fair will feature over 20 local holistic practitioners, retailers, clinics and spas. Separate Speaker Sessions, Mala Bracelet Making classes, Herbal Tea Tastings, Apple Cider Sampling (non-alcoholic), Mini Wellness sessions at the practitioners' tables. Also featuring Pet Therapy. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about holistic wellness for the whole family. Pre-register for Speaker Sessions and Mala Bracelet classes at wellspring2026clarington@gmail.com

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