Home Sweet Home Festival

10:00 am - Event Opens

10:00 am - Rob Tardik

11:00 am - Official Ceremony

12:30 am - Ryan Scott

2:30 pm  -  Shooter

4:00 pm  -  Event Ends

10:00 am - Fire10 Entertainment

11:30 am - Bollywood Dancing with Rhythm Riders  

12:00 pm - Mabrook Entertainment

1:30 pm  -  Bollywood Dancing with Rhythm Riders  

2:00 pm  -  Salsa & Bachata Dancing with Latin Dancers of Durham & Friends

3:15 pm  -  Auriele Diotte - Metis Jigger

4:00 pm  -  Event Ends

• Brock St N – Mary St to Dundas St
• Brock St S – Dundas St to Dunlop St
• Dundas St W – Henry St to Brock St
• Dundas St E – Brock St S to Perry St
• Byron St S – Dundas St to Colborne St
• Colborne St W – Byron St to Brock St
• Colborne St E – Brock St to Green St
• Elm St – Brock St to parking lot entrance
• Green St – Dundas St to Colborne St

• Byron Street N – Dundas to Mary St
• Byron Steet S – Colborne St to Dunlop St
• Center Street N – Dundas to Mary St
• Center Street S – Dundas to Colborne St
• King Street S – Dundas to Parking Lot
• Kent Street – Dundas to Mary St
• Green Street S – Colborne St to Dunlop St

On-Street (No parking) on the following roads: 

• Henry Street/Euclid Street between Mary St and Dunlop St;
• Kent Street between Dundas St and Mary St;
• King Street between Dundas St and Colborne St;
• Centre Street between Mary St and Dunlop St;
• Byron Street between Mary St and Dunlop St;
• Brock Street between Mary St and Dunlop St;
• Green Street between Dundas St and Dunlop St;
• Perry Street between Mary St and Dundas St;
• Athol Street, between Dundas St and Dunlop St;
• Mary Street, between High St and Perry St;
• No Parking on Elm Street;
• Dundas Street between Euclid St/Henry St and Athol Street
• Colborne Street between Henry St and Athol St 

Parking Meters (No parking): 

• All parking meters in the Downtown Whitby within the event area will be unavailable. 

Municipal Parking Lots:

• There will be no parking in Municipal Lot 1 (next to the Whitby Legion) however, several municipal parking lots are available near the festival site. We encourage guests to park at the Henry Street Parking Lot and take the free shuttle to the event.

Yes! The Home Sweet Home Festival is a dog-friendly event. Water bowls will be available throughout the site. Some restaurants allow dogs on their patios — we recommend contacting individual establishments for details.

Parking Meters (No parking): 

• All parking meters in the Downtown Whitby within the event area will be unavailable. 

Municipal Parking Lots:

• There will be no parking in Municipal Lot 1 (next to the Whitby Legion) however, several municipal parking lots are available near the festival site. We encourage guests to park at the Henry Street Lot by Go Transit and take the free shuttle to the event.

Accessible Parking is available at all Downtown lots. Additional accessible parking spaces will be added to Municipal Lots 6 and 7 (Colborne Street and Perry Street Lots). 

Yes! A free shuttle will run between the Henry Street Parking Lot and the festival, with drop-off at the Whitby Public Library (west side of the event site). Shuttles run every 10 minutes from 9:50 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Absolutely. The event takes place on flat, paved ground suitable for all mobility devices.

• Accessible parking is available and expanded at:
• Municipal Lot 7 (by the library)
• Municipal Lot 6 (Perry Street)
• Accessible washrooms include:
• Portable toilets on-site
• Indoor washrooms at the Whitby Public Library

Inclusion is achieved when every community member can independently access, participate in, and feel welcome at our events—to support individuals with sensory sensitivities, the Town is happy to offer a Sensory Room. Sensory Rooms are designed to provide a calm, supportive environment where individuals can take a break from overwhelming sounds, lights, crowds, and other stimuli. These spaces play an important role in promoting accessibility and inclusion by helping to reduce anxiety, prevent sensory overload, and enable individuals to regulate their sensory needs so they can continue to participate fully in community activities.

Sensory spaces are intentionally designed with a range of elements that support different sensory preferences and needs. Features may include quiet or lower lit areas, comfortable seating, sensory mats, fidgets, and tactile items that provide calming or focusing input. Additional elements such as a trampoline or movement-based equipment can help with sensory regulation, while a tent space offers a sense of security. Visual supports like movies, colouring sheets, and structured sensory activities are also commonly included to provide gentle engagement in a low-stimulation setting.

Yes. Visit whitby.ca/tourism for local hotel and accommodation information.

Yes! The Home Sweet Home Festival is open to all ages — bring the whole family.

Entry to the festival is free.
Restaurants, vendors and businesses $$
Fundraising activities may have costs if you wish to participate.
Zipline rides are $5.00 each (cash only).

Visit the Information Tent located at the four corners Brock and Dundas Streets to report or check for lost items.
After the event, unclaimed items are turned into Service Whitby at 575 Rossland Road East.