June is one of our favourite months in the town. It marks and celebrates Pride Month, Recreation and Parks Month, Seniors’ Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Bike Month, Local Food Week, and the start of summer!

There are many ways to get involved:

1. Visit the Brooklin Spring Fair 

Mark your calendar to attend the Brooklin Spring Fair from June 5 to 8 at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena Grounds. The fair offers something for everyone to enjoy, from midway rides and live music to agricultural exhibits, a demolition derby, truck pulls, and the popular Saturday morning parade. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community spirit and kick off the summer with family and friends. Learn more and view the full event schedule at brooklinspringfair.com.

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 one of four $100 Town of Whitby Recreation Gift Certificates. To enter, watch the Town of Whitby's Facebook page (@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.

3.  Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), the Town will be hosting a special event on Tuesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at our culture pop-up event at Rotary Sunrise Lake Park (North of the Whitby Harbour Lighthouse Pier) at 269 Water Street. Join us to learn more about and celebrate Indigenous history and culture. Watch the All-Nations Juniors Youth Drum Group and experience storytelling and singing by Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley. 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 on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 55+ Recreation Centre (801 Brock St South). You can also enjoy Yoga in the Park at Rotary Centennial Park (800 Brock Street South) and visit the 55+ Art Show at the Whitby Public Library (405 Dundas Street West) or play Rotary or Penny Bingo at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library (8 Vipond Road) throughout the month. Learn important safety tips during our Frauds and Scams Seminar with the Durham Region Police Service. A big thank you to our sponsor, Wellings of Whitby. Thanks as well to the Rotary Club of Whitby for their wonderful 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 several activities to keep you active and moving. Check out the available activities and programs on ACTIVE Net. Registration for swimming lessons begins on June 3 at 9 a.m., and summer recreation program registration starts 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 2025 season at Celebration Square, and the Brooklin Farmers’ Market will run every Saturday starting June 14 until the end of October. Residents and visitors can shop outdoors for fresh local produce, baked goods, unique handmade products, and more. Learn 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 on Friday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at Town Hall and all Town recreation facilities. Residents are welcome to attend the Whitby Library’s Drag Queen Storytime at Heydenshore Pavilion on Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. This event will showcase stories and songs that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Attend the Durham Pride Parade on June 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. The parade will begin at Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave South, Ajax. For more information, visit whitbylibrary.ca.

9. Celebrate Local Food Week 

Local Food Week kicks off annually on the first Monday in June. Show your support by choosing local Canadian products when shopping at grocery stores and farmers' markets and when ordering online or dining at restaurants.

Have a favourite recipe you like to make? Share it with us and contribute to Whitby’s Seat At The Table virtual cookbook page, developed in partnership with the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC), connectwhitby.ca/Recipe.

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.

Get into the Canada Day spirit by participating in the ‘Whitby Proud, Canada Loud’ Home Decorating Contest. Decorate your windows, lawn, or porch in red and white. Pick up a free flag decal from any Town facility and submit a photo by June 20 for a chance to win one of three local prize packs. More information at whitby.ca/CanadaDayContest

And don’t forget to mark your calendar to join us for food, fun, and the largest fireworks show in Durham Region on the evening of July 1 at 10 p.m. Learn more at whitby.ca/CanadaDay.

Have a great June, Whitby.