As August approaches, have you checked everything you wanted to do off your summer bucket list?

It’s not too late to enjoy summer activities and make memories. Here are a few ideas:

1. Attend an Outdoor Summer Concert

Listen to live music performed by local musicians during Music in the Park. Join us at 7 p.m. at Rotary Centennial Park (800 Brock Street South) for two nights (August 12 and 24) and at 7 p.m. at Grass Park (41 Baldwin Street) for three nights (August 8, 15, and 22). For more information, visit whitby.ca/MusicInThePark.

2.  Enjoy a Movie Under the Stars

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and popcorn, and join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Join us on August 9 for Kung Fu Panda 4 and August 30 for Wish. Movies are shown on a large, outdoor screen with concert-quality sound at Whitby Civic Park starting at dusk. For more information, visit whitby.ca/MoviesInThePark.  

3. Enjoy a Sunset Tango at the Waterfront

Come dance in an open-air style event on the pier near Rotary Sunrise Lake Park on August 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be treated to a professional tango performance by Tango Soul and take in a short lesson accompanied by the live music of the Paul Grecco Trio. For more information, visit whitby.ca/CulturePopUps.

4.  Visit the Whitby and Brooklin Farmers’ Markets

Shop outdoors for fresh local produce, baked goods, unique handmade products, and tasty treats. The Whitby Farmers’ Market runs every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Celebration Square (in front of the Whitby Public Library). The Brooklin Farmers’ Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3 Vipond Road Brooklin (near the Brooklin Community Centre and Library). For more information, visit WhitbyFarmersMarket.ca.

5. Visit Town Brewery’s Pop-up at The Whitby Pumphouse

Spend some time by the waterfront at Town Brewery’s pop-up at the Whitby Pumphouse (269 Water Street, Whitby). The pop-up is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on holiday Mondays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

6. Go Shopping in Downtown Whitby

Stroll through downtown Whitby and explore the local shops and small businesses, each offering a unique selection of products. For a full list of stores in Downtown Whitby, visit whitbybia.org/Shopping.

7. Enjoy Local Trails and Local Music

Bring your headphones and scan the QR code on signs along Cullen Park Trail, Heydenshore Park Trail or D'Hillier Park Trail to enjoy a soundtrack accompaniment featuring the work of local musicians Mark Wylie, Rob Tardik, the Doozies, Crown Lands and more as you walk.  Find out more about Sound Tracks and which local trails feature local music. Visit whitby.ca/Trails for a full list of Whitby trails. 

For more information on these events and others throughout the month, visit whitby.ca/Events.