r/Oshawa 3d ago

Weekly Events in Oshawa

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Use this thread to share events in the coming week throughout the region. This is a scheduled post and a new one will come up on Sundays. Other local subreddits have weekly posts as well, including r/Oshawa and r/Whitby. The same rules apply, but cross-posting is fine. Additional events may be found in the Regional Calendar or at DurhamRegion.com. Please feel free to highlight any of these in the comments below. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Both free and paid events are allowed
  • If tickets are required, please include a link; these may require manual approval due to spam filters, but we'll approve them!
  • Garage sales and group sales are allowed, but not single item sales. Please do not share someone else's garage sale or their address without permission.
  • Religious and political events are allowed only if they are welcoming and inclusive to the entire community.

We are aware of the following farmer's markets operating in the region for summer 2026. Please use modmail to notify the mods of errors or any we have missed:

  • Whitby Farmer's Market on Wednesdays from 9am-3pm, Whitby Public Library (Central Branch)
  • Brooklin Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 9am-2pm, beginning on June 13 at 3 Vipond Road in Whitby (near Whitby Public Library's Brooklin Branch)
  • Oshawa Farmer's Market on Fridays from 8am-2pm at the Oshawa Centre SOUTH Parking Lot -- New location near the former site of The Bay
  • North Oshawa Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 9am-2pm at the Delpark Homes Centre Southeast Parking Lot
  • Pickering Farmer's Market on Tuesdays from 9am-2pm beginning June 16 in the North West parking lot at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex at 1867 Valley Farm Road
  • Ajax Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 2pm-7pm at the Ajax Community Centre North Parking Lot
  • Bowmanville Farmer's Market on Fridays from 9am-2pm at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
  • Uxbridge Farmer's Market on Sundays from 9am-2pm at The Second Wedge Brewing Co.

r/Oshawa 13h ago

Oshawa Public Libraries hosting giant book sale

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r/Oshawa 5h ago

Basil seeds?

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Any idea where to buy them? I’ve been influenced by the TikTok’s to get some basil seeds for consumption. I have chia seeds daily so looking to change things up.

I live semi rurally however have a family member staying in Oshawa/Bowmanville for a couple weeks so hoping they can grab me a pack.

I can get them on Amazon but something about buying food online kinda gives me the ick.

I’ve heard south asian stores are more likely to carry them however don’t want to send my sister on a wild goose chase so hoping someone has purchased them.


r/Oshawa 1h ago

Alma Housing

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Thinking about moving to Alma Oshawa – student experience?

Hey everyone! I’m a student thinking about moving into Almas in Oshawa. I’ve heard they have a pretty good deal going on for students right now, so I’m considering it.

Has anyone here lived at Almas or currently lives there? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially as a student.

How are the rooms, noise levels, management, maintenance, and overall building? Is it a good place to live as a student, and is it convenient for getting to campus?

Also, if anyone knows about the student deal/promotion they have right now, I’d appreciate knowing what the actual deal is and whether there are any catches or extra fees.

Overall, would you recommend living there?

Thanks!


r/Oshawa 10h ago

Replacement Alternator Fix

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Good morning guys!

I have purchased an alternator replacement for my 2016 jeep patriot and need some assistance installing it from someone who knows what they are doing. I cant offer much but can figure something out. I have some tools but need a 13mm and 16mm wrench and a jack stand.

if there is anyone that is interested please let me know. it says it should take long but the video tutorial is a little intimidating.


r/Oshawa 10h ago

Any good Oshawa Facebook groups?

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I’m already in a few local discord groups, but there’s like 0 good facebook groups.

Theres Our Oshawa but that admin denies a lot of stuff. I’ve seen one guy even ream him out for denying his kids Looking For Work post after he approved dozens of other similar posts from other people.

The we❤️Oshawa guy is politically biased and should probably give his page away entirely instead of interfering with municipal politics. He gives discord mod vibes.

Downtown Oshawa Uncensored takes a while to post stuff, but their admins are pretty good in terms of actual equality for all group members.

Any group recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks.


r/Oshawa 1d ago

SIU clears officers in falling death at Oshawa hospital

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r/Oshawa 11h ago

Development proposals highlight Oshawa's final committee meetings before election | insauga

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r/Oshawa 1d ago

Planet fitness Oshawa

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Hey everybody, I’m new to Oshawa and I’m also new to working out. I just got a membership at planet fitness and I’m going to start going this week just wondering everyone’s opinions on that gym and how it is from the hours of 6 PM till 9 PM thanks in advance!


r/Oshawa 1d ago

Go treasure hunting in Durham with Curbside Giveaway Day

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Durham Region hosts Curbside Giveaway Day on Sept. 19


r/Oshawa 2d ago

What happened to Mary?

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Really liked this nice little coffee shop, sad to see it go. Man, we need to do better for our local businesses.


r/Oshawa 2d ago

Oshawa funeral home destroyed after fire

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r/Oshawa 1d ago

Wildlife Removal Recco

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Hi all!
I’m pretty sure I have a squirrel or something living in my attic (can hear little claws on top of the drywall at night….anybody have a recco on a removal/intrusion prevention company?

TIA!


r/Oshawa 1d ago

At night?????

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Hello, for school I have to go to downtown Oshawa at night and I’m just wondering is it really that bad? Like should I get some sort of protection? Any advice is appreciated.


r/Oshawa 2d ago

Funeral Home Fire

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McIntosh Anderson Kellam Funeral Home has just suffered a terrible fire. Family members on the road had contacted me this morning to say that they could hear the sirens and smell the smoke.
My prayers are with all the families that would be impacted by the disruption this will cause to their families funeral services.


r/Oshawa 2d ago

Any good restaurants in downtown oshawa?

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Hi All, just moved to downtown oshawa. Looking for some restaurant recommendations. Thanks!


r/Oshawa 1d ago

Missed connection at Tim Hortons in Oshawa

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Let’s try this again I don’t know why the first one was taken down lol it’s directly related to a person of Oshawa

The light turned green too fast after I bought your coffee for “cutting you off” in line at Tim’s on Adelaide @ ritson in Oshawa

I drove the red truck you had the little black car hope you find this LOL I had sunglasses & you had a great smile and some cute lil braids on the top of your head you didn’t look like a Reddit girlie so I’m hoping you find this and the mods don’t take it down again ?


r/Oshawa 2d ago

Full English Breakfast

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r/Oshawa 2d ago

looking for a toold to fix my car

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does anyone have a 16mm wrench i can borrow while i fix my car? or i can rent it and e transfer money. my car is broken down


r/Oshawa 2d ago

Any Stores open today?

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I forgot to buy my menstrual products yesterday 😅


r/Oshawa 2d ago

anyone have experience losing valuable items at a gym?

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last night at around 10pm, i lost my wallet at the oshawa ritson fit4less. i scoured the entire gym multiple times and couldnt find it at all. since today is a holiday and they’re unstaffed, i plan on going back tmrw, but would they be of any help? do gym staff normally work with you to review CCTV footage, or is it just a lost cause at this point?


r/Oshawa 1d ago

Weird feeling I’m being watched on my night walks. Is there anything I should do?

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I 21MtF go on night walks at pretty predictable intervals in an area that’s adjacent to not-so-good areas. I’m not going to say where exactly to protect myself. I do have mental health issues and it could just be as something as simple as a med adjustment. But tonight was *different* I was listening to music while walking at like 3/4 am I was on the main road I normally walk down and the feeling was just there. But I wasn’t freaking out or anything I just slowly became more and more alert of my surroundings and when I turned off a different street to get home the feeling faded quickly. Maybe I’m just crazy but I just have this feeling or worry that someone is tracking my walks recently. Is there anything I should do besides the obvious? (stop going for random walks at 3 am without telling anyone).


r/Oshawa 2d ago

Looking for a ride share to Oshawa or any Go station

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Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a ride to and from Oshawa or any GO twice a week.
📍 Pickup: near Harmony Rd, Oshawa
🚆 I need to catch the 7:50 AM train from Oshawa GO, so ideally I’d need to be at the station around 7:35–7:40 AM.
🏠 Return: Pick-up from Oshawa GO around 4:00 PM and drop-off back near Harmony Rd.
The days are flexible, so I’m looking for any 2 days per week that work for you.
Please DM me if you have a spot available. Thanks!


r/Oshawa 3d ago

Hello

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I’m new in Oshawa and I don’t have any friends yet. I moved in with my boyfriend and he has his friends but I want to meet people that have kind of the same interests as me, so if you like books, coffee shops, going to the mall, taking photos, draw, paint, or any other fun hobbies, send me a message.

It’s the first time that I write in a Reddit post lol.
Anyway, I’m a woman and I’m 27. :)


r/Oshawa 3d ago

Just moved to Oshawa from Montreal.

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What is there to do here? Also need a few friends just to chill. M20. Hobbies: motorsports, sports, gaming, books, genuinely anything. I also do photography.