June is one of our favourite months at the Town. It marks and celebrates Pride Month, Bike Month, Recreation and Parks Month, Seniors Month, National Indigenous History Month, Bike Month, Local Food Week – and the start of summer!

There are many ways to recognize these important awareness days and get involved:

1. Visit ‘Play In Whitby’ Day

Join us on Saturday, June 8th to kick off Recreation and Parks Month with a fun-filled 'Play In Whitby' Day at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre (500 Victoria St.). Visit the Sport and Recreation Organizations Info fair in the lobby to learn more about various local sports and community organizations. You can also enjoy free skate time, participate in youth shinny hockey games (full equipment is required to participate in shinny), cool off with a free swim, or watch a free pickleball demonstration (sponsored by Wellings of Whitby). Kids will love the airbrush tattoos and balloon animals. The activities will be running all day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. View the full schedule at whitby.ca/Calendar.

2. Show Us Your Favourite Whitby Park or Trail For a Chance to Win!

Get outside, get active, take a photo and share it with us for a chance to win 1 of 4 $100 Town of Whitby Recreation Gift Certificates. To enter, watch the Town of Whitby’s social media channels on Facebook and Twitter (@TownofWhitby) for the contest to launch on June 1. Comment with a photo of you enjoying a Whitby park or trail. All entries must be received by June 30 at 11:59 p.m. Entries may be shared on the Town’s social media platforms. If you do not wish for your photo to be shared, please send it to getactive@whitby.ca.

Participation in this contest is limited to residents of Whitby exclusively; view Parks and Recreation Month contest rules here.

3.  Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), the Town will be hosting a special event on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Celebration Square. Join us to learn more about and celebrate Indigenous history and culture. Watch the All Nations Juniors Youth Drum Group, experience storytelling and singing by Anishinabek Grandmother Kim Wheatley and Metis Jigger Auriele Diotte, and take part in community projects. Learn more at whitby.ca/Calendar.

4. Attend a Seniors’ Month Activity

June is also Seniors' Month and we're offering a variety of programs to help keep everyone connected. Check out the 55+ Extravaganza BBQ and 55+ Yoga in the Park, visit the 55+ Art Show at the Whitby Public Library, play Rotary Bingo, learn safety tips during our Frauds and Scams Seminar with the Durham Region Police Service, and so much more. Thank you to our sponsors Wellings of Whitby and the Rotary Club of Whitby for their support. For details and a full list of activities, visit whitby.ca/Calendar.

5.  Register For a Summer Program

From playground drop-in programs to fitness and swimming, the Town has a number of activities to keep you active and moving! Check out the available activities and programs on ACTIVE Net, and add them to your Wish List now. Registration for recreation programs and swimming lessons begins on June 5 at 9 a.m. You can also drop into one of the Town’s splash pads throughout our community to stay cool during the summer. View a list of locations and see which are open at whitby.ca/SplashPads. 

6. Visit the Farmers’ Market

The Whitby Farmers’ Market is now open for the 2024 season at Celebration Square and the Brooklin Farmers’ Market will run every Saturday starting June 8 until the end of October. Residents and visitors can shop outdoors for fresh local produce, baked goods, unique handmade products, and more. WhitbyFarmersMarket.ca.

7. Take a Ride on a Whitby Bike Trail

June is Bike Month – the perfect time to go for a ride through your neighbourhood. For a map of our trails, multi-use path, bike lanes, and six bike repair stands, visit whitby.ca/Cycling.

8. Celebrate Pride

Whitby Town Council has proclaimed June as Pride Month. Flags will be raised at Town Hall and all Town recreation facilities. Residents are welcome to attend Drag Queen Story Time for children at the Central Library located at 405 Dundas Street West on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. This family-friendly program will showcase stories and songs that explore and celebrate diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit whitbylibrary.ca.

9. Celebrate Local Food Week

Support your local food and drink establishments during Local Food Week (the first week of June) by checking out the Whitby Food Guide at whitby.ca/FoodGuide.

10. Visit Whitby’s Arts Trail

The town is home to many beautiful murals created by local artists. Discover outdoor public art and murals, and visit galleries, artist studios, and maker shops all around town as part of Whitby’s Arts Trail. Learn more at whitby.ca/Culture.  

Check out even more events on our Whitby Events Calendar or discover something new to enjoy through our tourism website.

And don’t forget to mark your calendar to join us for food, fun, and fireworks on the evening of July 1. Learn more at whitby.ca/CanadaDay.

Other Great Whitby Events!

Check out even more events on our Whitby Events Calendar or discover something new to enjoy through our new tourism website. And don’t forget to mark your calendar to join us for food, fun, and fireworks the evening of July 1. Learn more at whitby.ca/CanadaDay