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This holiday season, your donation to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be matched – helping twice as many families find the care and connection they deserve. Donate today at doublefordementia.ca and make twice the difference for families impacted by dementia in Durham Region.
The Brooklin Holiday Market, is on November 29-30, 2025, between 9:30 and 4:00 pm at Brooklin High School, This annual charity event supports the Canadian Cancer Society, with all proceeds going directly to the organization. Attendees can expect a fun-filled weekend, complete with over 110 craft & food vendors, a Candy Cane Cafe, an indoor walk-through holiday light display, a Holiday Fun Zone with fun for all ages, free kids' activities, and a visit with Santa in the afternoon each day. And the first 50 customers each day get a bag with some goodies and surprises!
09:30am - 04:00pmDeck your halls with a traditional evergreen swag – made by you! Join our Museum Interpreter and harvest fresh greenery from our museum site. Then create two of your own swags. Add in ribbon and natural accents such as pinecones and other natural bits you collect. Learn some history about the materials and how they were used for holiday decorating in the past. This program is completed outdoors, so come dressed for the weather. Bring your family and friends for a creative and fun workshop, just in time for the holidays.
10:00am - 12:00pmDeck your halls with a traditional evergreen swag – made by you! Join our Museum Interpreter and harvest fresh greenery from our museum site. Then create two of your own swags. Add in ribbon and natural accents such as pinecones and other natural bits you collect. Learn some history about the materials and how they were used for holiday decorating in the past. This program is completed outdoors, so come dressed for the weather. Bring your family and friends for a creative and fun workshop, just in time for the holidays.
Two workshops each day, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
10:00am - 03:00pmHow does a middle-aged widow foil the Nazis in occupied France? By knitting—in code!
During World War II, a middle-aged Canadian woman – secretly Jewish – is recruited by the British Operations Executive to serve as a spy in Nazi-occupied France. Her male colleague is skeptical she'll make any difference because she's a woman — and an 'old' one at that. But she defies expectations and challenges the chauvinism and antisemitism of the times, using her craft of knitting to pass coded intelligence messages about the Germans to the Allies.
'Spycraft' was inspired by the research of writers-producers Kirk Dunn and Claire Ross-Dunn, who uncovered untold stories of women during WWII using knitting as a tool for espionage — listening in on Nazi soldiers who never saw them as a threat and stitching secret codes into everyday garments to smuggle intelligence past enemy lines.
Concessions and cash bar available.
Tickets are only $35 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc
03:00pm - 05:00pmA twisted take on the stickiest fairy tale we could find.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!
Who is this show for?
As in past years, the Capitol has performances suitable for both the ‘Naughty’, suitable for a mature audience; and the ‘Nice’, suitable for young audiences and families.
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into
new stories for today.
“Pantos are magical – colourful in style, set and language, and just so much fun. Northumberland county takes holiday celebrations seriously, and the panto has become an annual tradition for many folks in the area. We produce an original panto every year, so you’re going to see and hear something new each time.” ~Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson.
How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes.
Are there special performances?
Pay-what-you-can preview – November 21
Indigenous Community Night – December 5
TICKETS from $22 – $48 including taxes and fees.
Group Discounts also available for celebrations of 15 or more guests.
Choose Your Adventure Below to Book Your Seats!
This holiday season, your donation to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be matched – helping twice as many families find the care and connection they deserve. Donate today at doublefordementia.ca and make twice the difference for families impacted by dementia in Durham Region.
A twisted take on the stickiest fairy tale we could find.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!
Who is this show for?
As in past years, the Capitol has performances suitable for both the ‘Naughty’, suitable for a mature audience; and the ‘Nice’, suitable for young audiences and families.
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into
new stories for today.
“Pantos are magical – colourful in style, set and language, and just so much fun. Northumberland county takes holiday celebrations seriously, and the panto has become an annual tradition for many folks in the area. We produce an original panto every year, so you’re going to see and hear something new each time.” ~Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson.
How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes.
Are there special performances?
Pay-what-you-can preview – November 21
Indigenous Community Night – December 5
TICKETS from $22 – $48 including taxes and fees.
Group Discounts also available for celebrations of 15 or more guests.
Choose Your Adventure Below to Book Your Seats!
This holiday season, your donation to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be matched – helping twice as many families find the care and connection they deserve. Donate today at doublefordementia.ca and make twice the difference for families impacted by dementia in Durham Region.
A twisted take on the stickiest fairy tale we could find.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!
Who is this show for?
As in past years, the Capitol has performances suitable for both the ‘Naughty’, suitable for a mature audience; and the ‘Nice’, suitable for young audiences and families.
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into
new stories for today.
“Pantos are magical – colourful in style, set and language, and just so much fun. Northumberland county takes holiday celebrations seriously, and the panto has become an annual tradition for many folks in the area. We produce an original panto every year, so you’re going to see and hear something new each time.” ~Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson.
How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes.
Are there special performances?
Pay-what-you-can preview – November 21
Indigenous Community Night – December 5
TICKETS from $22 – $48 including taxes and fees.
Group Discounts also available for celebrations of 15 or more guests.
Choose Your Adventure Below to Book Your Seats!
This holiday season, your donation to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be matched – helping twice as many families find the care and connection they deserve. Donate today at doublefordementia.ca and make twice the difference for families impacted by dementia in Durham Region.
Join us for the TIFF Ajax Film Circuit at the St. Francis Centre!
Here’s your chance to watch films from the Toronto international Film Festival (TIFF) without driving into the city, dealing with traffic jams and paying for parking - it’s all right here in Ajax! Film selections include Canadian and foreign made films, contemporary cinema and thought-provoking independent films.
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the St. Francis Centre presents a free screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped” (a term no longer used) in the Catskills, exploded those confined. Jened was their freewheeling Utopia, a place with summertime sports, smoking and make-out sessions, where campers experienced liberation and full inclusion as human beings. Their bonds endured as many migrated west to Berkeley - a hotbed of activism where friends from Camp Jened realized that disruption, civil disobedience and political participation could change the future for millions. No one at Camp Jened could’ve imagined that those summers in the woods together would be the beginnings of a revolution!
Concessions and cash bar available.
This film presentation is FREE to attend, however, registration is required either online at www.ajax.ca/sfc, by email at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca or by calling 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS).
07:00pm - 09:00pmA twisted take on the stickiest fairy tale we could find.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!
Who is this show for?
As in past years, the Capitol has performances suitable for both the ‘Naughty’, suitable for a mature audience; and the ‘Nice’, suitable for young audiences and families.
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into
new stories for today.
“Pantos are magical – colourful in style, set and language, and just so much fun. Northumberland county takes holiday celebrations seriously, and the panto has become an annual tradition for many folks in the area. We produce an original panto every year, so you’re going to see and hear something new each time.” ~Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson.
How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes.
Are there special performances?
Pay-what-you-can preview – November 21
Indigenous Community Night – December 5
TICKETS from $22 – $48 including taxes and fees.
Group Discounts also available for celebrations of 15 or more guests.
Choose Your Adventure Below to Book Your Seats!
This holiday season, your donation to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be matched – helping twice as many families find the care and connection they deserve. Donate today at doublefordementia.ca and make twice the difference for families impacted by dementia in Durham Region.
A twisted take on the stickiest fairy tale we could find.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!
Who is this show for?
As in past years, the Capitol has performances suitable for both the ‘Naughty’, suitable for a mature audience; and the ‘Nice’, suitable for young audiences and families.
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into
new stories for today.
“Pantos are magical – colourful in style, set and language, and just so much fun. Northumberland county takes holiday celebrations seriously, and the panto has become an annual tradition for many folks in the area. We produce an original panto every year, so you’re going to see and hear something new each time.” ~Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson.
How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes.
Are there special performances?
Pay-what-you-can preview – November 21
Indigenous Community Night – December 5
TICKETS from $22 – $48 including taxes and fees.
Group Discounts also available for celebrations of 15 or more guests.
Choose Your Adventure Below to Book Your Seats!
This holiday season, your donation to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be matched – helping twice as many families find the care and connection they deserve. Donate today at doublefordementia.ca and make twice the difference for families impacted by dementia in Durham Region.
Please join Ontario Tech University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and Women in Engineering in the Energy Research Centre Atrium to come together and remember the 14 women who were murdered in an act of gender-based violence at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal on December 6, 1989.
See more, including a livestream link, at our website.
11:00am - 12:00pmWINTER WONDERLAND LIGHT DISPLAY
This year marks our 5th Annual Light-Up Parade, and we’re doing it a little differently!
Instead of an outdoor parade, we’re transforming the church gym into a sparkling Winter Wonderland Light Display. Come enjoy a festive walk-through experience filled with creativity and Christmas spirit Friday December 5th, 2025 between 6:30pm and 8pm.
We’re teaming up with Westminster United Church to support their food bank, The Pantry. Your donations make a big difference for local families in need.
Most Needed Items:
A Heartfelt Thank You
Westminster United Church generously provides space for weekly 11th Whitby Scout Troop and Cub Pack meetings, monthly Group Committee meetings and Sunday morning J.a.M. program for youth.
We’re grateful for their ongoing support and partnership.
If you cannot make the event but still wish to donate, please bring to your Scouter or directly to the church Wednesdays between 10:00am and 12:00pm.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us, 11thwhitbyscoutgroup@gmail.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pFUsWFXuAb51wfk1E1iCHTQGIo9SuVTF/view?usp=sharing to view our flyer
06:30pm - 08:00pmJoin us for the TIFF Ajax Film Circuit at the St. Francis Centre
Here’s your chance to watch films from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) without driving into the city, dealing with traffic jams and paying for parking - it’s all right here in Ajax! Film selections include Canadian and foreign made films, contemporary cinema and thought-provoking independent films.
The Penguin Lessons
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history. Inspired by true events, 'The Penguin Lessons' takes to heart the notion that saving someone’s life begins a new responsibility. In this case, that someone is a surprisingly wise, utterly adorable penguin. Helmed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty; Military Wives), 'The Penguin Lessons' delivers this delightful story with wit, warmth and subtle insight into just how rewarding it can be to do the right thing.
Concessions and cash bar available.
Tickets are only $12 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc
07:00pm - 09:00pmA twisted take on the stickiest fairy tale we could find.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!
Who is this show for?
As in past years, the Capitol has performances suitable for both the ‘Naughty’, suitable for a mature audience; and the ‘Nice’, suitable for young audiences and families.
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into
new stories for today.
“Pantos are magical – colourful in style, set and language, and just so much fun. Northumberland county takes holiday celebrations seriously, and the panto has become an annual tradition for many folks in the area. We produce an original panto every year, so you’re going to see and hear something new each time.” ~Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson.
How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes.
Are there special performances?
Pay-what-you-can preview – November 21
Indigenous Community Night – December 5
TICKETS from $22 – $48 including taxes and fees.
Group Discounts also available for celebrations of 15 or more guests.
Choose Your Adventure Below to Book Your Seats!
This holiday season, your donation to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be matched – helping twice as many families find the care and connection they deserve. Donate today at doublefordementia.ca and make twice the difference for families impacted by dementia in Durham Region.
The 420 Wing Oshawa Inc. presents a "Holiday Classics" Dinner and Show. A turkey dinner at 5:00 p.m. will be followed by a show at 7:00 p.m.. Crooners Dave Statham and Robin Lea and their band will be presenting holiday classics. Tickets for the Dinner and Show are $40. If you wish to attend only the show, tickets are $20. Tickets are available at the 420 Wing on 1000 Stevenson Rd. North in Oshawa or email 420wingmessofficer@gmail.com.
05:00am - 08:00pmSharon's Kids Program- Annual Drive Thru Charity Breakfast - Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 8:30am to 10:30am
In support of YOUTH with the Durham Children's Aid Society. Bring an unwrapped item for a youth (13yrs plus) and receive a drive-thru coffee and breakfast. Location: The Crooked Uncle Bar & Grill, 1180 Simcoe St. North Oshawa, parking lot - Please enter off Orchardview Blvd towards Simcoe St. All proceeds supporting YOUTH in the Durham Children's Aid program.
08:30am - 10:30amMirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the funniest of all?
The "Nearly World Famous" DuffleBag Theatre is, that's who! And they're back again this season with a hilarious rendition of Snow White. The Queen has always been the “fairest in the land” - her Magic Mirror tells her so! But when the Queen hears that Snow White has surpassed her, she'll do whatever it takes to get rid of her - forever! Fortunately, Snow White escapes into the deep, dark woods, where she comes to a tiny cottage. Little does she know that the seven dwarves living there will help save her! Laugh out loud as Snow White and some audience members encounter hapless huntsmen, bad apples and little men with big hearts and short tempers. Will she find her “happily ever after?”
Concessions available.
Tickets are only $20 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc
02:00pm - 03:00pmMake spirits bright and merry at An Evening of Lamplight!
On Saturday, December 6, from 6–8 PM, the Oshawa Museum will open the doors to our historic homes to celebrate the holiday season. Traditionally Victorian-dressed staff members greet visitors in Henry House, which is lit with oil lamps. Robinson House features our exhibits, A Carrying Place and Untold Oshawa. Don’t forget to visit with Father Christmas, and stop by Guy House for uniquely Oshawa gifts!
Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Oshawa Civic Band.
The event runs from 6 to 8 PM, but you can arrive any time between 6 and 7:30 PM. Allow yourself around 45–60 minutes for your visit.
Admission is $5 per person (free for members of the Oshawa Historical Society)
06:00pm - 08:00pm
A twisted take on the stickiest fairy tale we could find.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!
Who is this show for?
As in past years, the Capitol has performances suitable for both the ‘Naughty’, suitable for a mature audience; and the ‘Nice’, suitable for young audiences and families.
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into
new stories for today.
“Pantos are magical – colourful in style, set and language, and just so much fun. Northumberland county takes holiday celebrations seriously, and the panto has become an annual tradition for many folks in the area. We produce an original panto every year, so you’re going to see and hear something new each time.” ~Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson.
How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes.
Are there special performances?
Pay-what-you-can preview – November 21
Indigenous Community Night – December 5
TICKETS from $22 – $48 including taxes and fees.
Group Discounts also available for celebrations of 15 or more guests.
Choose Your Adventure Below to Book Your Seats!
Performed by The Community Concert Band of Whitby. Hear all your seasonal favourites plus more! Saturday, Dec. 6th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr., Ajax, ON (Hwy 2 & Church St.). We are collecting donations of warm socks and unwrapped toys. Kids under 12 yrs are free. Seniors and students are $10. Adults are $15.00.
07:30pm - 09:30pm
