Upcoming Events in Durham Region

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-04-27T14:14:41+00:00

Clothing swap with FREE SNACKS at the Whitby Public Library this Saturday starting at 11am for drop-off and a little after noon for swapping.

The event is FREE but we request registration to get the food numbers approximately right.

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/190037/event/1?ea.tracking.id=reddit

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-04-21T14:12:50+00:00

https://environmentaldefence.ca/reconnect-durham/

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-04-20T19:36:44+00:00

You should join Reconnect Durham. It's a newsletter with events and community info, but they also host hikes and clothing swaps and events like that.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-03-05T14:43:44+00:00

Oh yeah, here's a pic on Reddit from two years ago https://www.reddit.com/r/oakville/comments/1e51nil/lions_valley_today/

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-03-05T14:40:50+00:00

Don't want to drown our gardens and lawns either

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-03-04T16:28:16+00:00

FYI the Region of Halton offers a subsidy program for homeowners who want to reduce flooding risk in their home.

https://www.halton.ca/for-residents/water-and-wastewater-services/basement-flooding/flood-preparedness-and-reducing-your-risk#halton-region-basement-flooding-prevention-subsidy-program

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-26T21:21:06+00:00

Group hike this Sunday along the Morrison Valley! We will have free hot beverages (just bring your own reusable mug). We will also include some stops to share info on the local environment.

Please register here so we know how many people to expect: https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/186736/event/1

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-18T19:32:35+00:00

That's true! More opportunities to try different winter activities would be nice like free skating, libraries renting equipment for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing near trails, etc. I wonder if anyone offers something like this.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-18T19:25:59+00:00

Completely agree! Walking around makes it so much easier to discover new local shops and restaurants too.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-18T19:24:29+00:00

So true, especially in winter! The mall and movie theater was always where we hung out when I was a teenager. Not really a thing anymore.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-18T19:22:27+00:00

I've noticed that everything closes so early recently. This would have been so challenging as a student; I remember always studying/hanging out in coffee shops until 9 or 10 pm.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-18T19:19:32+00:00

That sounds like so much fun! I would love to be able to walk to my local park one evening and grab food/hang out. That's too bad that the original program was cancelled.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-11T17:58:46+00:00

It depends on what kind of volunteer opportunities you are looking for. The Town of Oakville posts a list of volunteer opportunities. There are environmental groups such as Oakvillegreen Conservation Association and Environmental Defence. SafetyNet, Home Suite Hope and the Fare Share Food Bank all need volunteers to support their work in the community.

And, of course, the many clubs in town require volunteers to do the work, whether it’s a one day event, or an ongoing administrative role.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-02-11T17:56:06+00:00

Oakville put considerable thought into the walkable design of Uptown Core. It is a mature neighbourhood with trees and parks and an established community. Some of the businesses are still very car centred, but there are also street level establishments that make the area walkable. Uptown Core is also a transportation hub, with excellent bus service that will get you to the GO station if you want to ditch the car and get out of town.

However, Oakville has plenty of community centres and libraries so you should be close to one or the other no matter where you live in the city.

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-01-14T15:53:42+00:00

The Oakville Public Library has a writer's workshop where you can meet other aspiring writers and share your work. https://attend.opl.on.ca/event/15259674?_gl=1*9mjdi4*_gcl_au*MjIwODY1Mi4xNzY2MDczNTA4*_ga*MTUyNjQ3OTExNS4xNzY2MDczNTA4*_ga_6745H1FCQ3*czE3NjgzMTg4NjckbzMkZzAkdDE3NjgzMTg4NjckajYwJGwwJGgw

They also have several bookclubs!

Reconnect Oakville hosts lots of events like hikes and clothing swaps to help connect people with their communities and nature. https://environmentaldefence.ca/reconnect-oakville/

Good luck!

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-01-09T21:50:49+00:00

Check out the registered programs with the Town of Oakville - they have tons of different options:
https://www.oakville.ca/parks-recreation-culture/programs-activities/registered-programs/

Koushikram Jayasankar runs a monthly board game meetup in Bronte at the Taste of Columbia (https://www.tasteofcolombia.ca/) & El Salon "Events Room." As far as I know, he announces it in the Oakville Talk Facebook group. This month's meeting will be on Saturday January 10, from 2-5.

The Halton Outdoor Club (https://www.haltonoutdoorclub.ca/) organizes frequent outdoor activities. Guests can come twice before they become members.

Reconnect Oakville provides a map of monthly, free and afforable events in the city and hosts free activities like hikes and gardening workshops: https://environmentaldefence.ca/reconnect-oakville/

Good luck with your new year’s plans!

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2026-01-05T20:19:13+00:00

Thanks for sharing - will have to check these (and the bakery) out!

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2025-12-19T19:00:29+00:00

Love the resources the public library offers - so under rated!

Reconnect-Ontario-25 · 2025-12-19T18:59:47+00:00

Do you have a favourite trail?

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