Looking for something to do close to home? Here’s what’s happening in Durham Region in the coming week:

Date

Event

July 25 2020, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Unfortunately, It Was Paradise: Online Film Screening + Panel Discussion

Unfortunately, It Was Paradise positions place-making as a radical, collaborative yet unstable process measured against experiences of exile, social upheaval, and political rupture.⁠

On July 25, join us online for a screening of Jumana Manna’s A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade), 2013 and Larissa Sansour’s Nation Estate, 2013.⁠ ​Followed by an artist talk with Jumana Manna, moderated by curators Noor Alé and Claudia Mattos.⁠ Sign up at: https://www.vac.ca/vacevents.html

July 26 2020, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

WindReach Farm Drive-Thru Experience

Come and join us for a drive-thru tour of the Farm! In addition to seeing the beautiful property and your favourite farm animals, you’ll learn about our programs and participate in activities, all from the safety of your vehicle. This guided audio tour is something you don’t want to miss out on!

Tickets are $15 per car. For more info and to purchase tickets go to: https://starticketing.com/tktweb/event_view?eventCode=DJA

July 26 2020, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Summer Concerts Online – Sundays

Join us every Sunday, at 2:00 pm, from the comfort of your home. 

July 27 2020, 9:00 AM

Virtual Art Camp: Art Explorers!

Create your way from the prehistoric age to modern-day! Explore a variety of techniques including paint, pastels, papercraft, mixed media, and sculpture during your trip through time. Ages 7 to 13. Art kits included, pick-up available on the Friday/Saturday before camp starts.

July 28 2020, 9:00 AM

Virtual Art Camp: Art Explorers!

Create your way from the prehistoric age to modern-day! Explore a variety of techniques including paint, pastels, papercraft, mixed media, and sculpture during your trip through time. Ages 7 to 13. Art kits included, pick-up available on the Friday/Saturday before camp starts.

July 29 2020, 9:00 AM

Virtual Art Camp: Art Explorers!

Create your way from the prehistoric age to modern-day! Explore a variety of techniques including paint, pastels, papercraft, mixed media, and sculpture during your trip through time. Ages 7 to 13. Art kits included, pick-up available on the Friday/Saturday before camp starts.

July 30 2020, 9:00 AM

Virtual Art Camp: Art Explorers!

Create your way from the prehistoric age to modern-day! Explore a variety of techniques including paint, pastels, papercraft, mixed media, and sculpture during your trip through time. Ages 7 to 13. Art kits included, pick-up available on the Friday/Saturday before camp starts.

July 30 2020, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Haunted Ghost Drive-Thru Tours

Take a guided tour of the historic village at night and hear stories from the past that still haunt us today. Learn about paranormal investigations that have found evidence of spirits and ghosts, and hear stories of past tragedies.

Every Thursday, starting July 16 to October 29.  Tour times start every 5 minutes beginning at 7:00 pm.  Registration is required in advance, click here to register.

Cost per vehicle is $20, 25 minute experience (no Buses, RVs, or other large vehicles).  Recommended for 12+ years.  

July 30 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Summer Concerts Online – Thursdays

Join us online every Thursday, at 7:00 pm for a great line up of performers and bands. 

July 31 2020, 9:00 AM

Virtual Art Camp: Art Explorers!

Create your way from the prehistoric age to modern-day! Explore a variety of techniques including paint, pastels, papercraft, mixed media, and sculpture during your trip through time. Ages 7 to 13. Art kits included, pick-up available on the Friday/Saturday before camp starts.

July 31 2020, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Storytelling Drive-Thru Tours

Join Nellie, from 170 years ago during the time of Pickering’s Boom, as she takes you on a guided audio tour by car of the Pickering Museum Village.

Every Friday, July 3 to August 28.  Tour times start every 10 minutes beginning at 9:30 am. Registration is required in advance, click here to register.

Cost per vehicle is $20, 30 minute experience (no Buses, RVs, or other large vehicles).

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