Things To Do In Whitby This August 2025

August is almost here. Have you crossed off your summer bucket list? There’s still time to make the most of it. Here are a few ideas:

1. Get a Taste of Whitby with Our Food Guide

Whitby is home to a variety of excellent restaurants and breweries. Launching digitally on August 1, the fourth edition of the award-winning Whitby Food Guide showcases our community’s vibrant culinary scene. You can also enjoy a guided food tour in Downtown Whitby. Spots are going fast! To learn more, visit whitby.ca/FoodTours.

2.Attend an Outdoor Summer Concert

Enjoy live music by talented local performers during Music in the Park this August. Join us at Rotary Centennial Park (800 Brock Street South) on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for Maura Mapes (August 6) and Zac Honey (August 13), and at Grass Park (41 Baldwin Street) on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for Shooter (August 7), Extraordinary Steel Pannist (August 14), and Adrianna Hopman (August 21). Bring a chair or blanket. For more information, visit whitby.ca/Events.

3.Enjoy a Movie Under the Stars

Grab your blanket, lawn chair, and popcorn, and enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars. Join us on August 8 for Captain America Brave New World and on August 22 for The Princess Bride. Movies are shown on a large, outdoor screen with concert-quality sound at Whitby Civic Park starting at dusk. For more information, visitwhitby.ca/Events.

4. Dance the Night Away at Whitby’s Waterfront

Join us on August 12 for a lively line dancing session with scenic lake views and on August 26 to experience the Rhythms of Africa with Fit and Dance Dimensions. For details, visit whitby.ca/CulturePopUps.

5. Visitthe 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, visitWhitbyFarmersMarket.ca.

6. Enjoy 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). Open daily, the waterfront beer garden features a rotating selection of craft beer, canned cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic options, and snacks. You can also catch live music and special events throughout the month. For more information, visit townbrewery.ca

7. Play the Street Piano at the Waterfront

Whitby has a street piano at the waterfront. Play a tune or simply enjoy the music. Local youth artist Jasmine Ward has added her own creative twist, bringing the piano to life with artwork inspired by the questions ‘What does Whitby mean to you?’ and ‘What makes Whitby feel like home?’ Catch a musical moment from the piano on Instagram.

8. Discover Brooklin’s Pedestrian-only space near Grass Park

Roebuck Street in Brooklin is now a vibrant community space. The area features art, games, and interactive elements. Look for painted concrete barriers, a giant strawberry photo opportunity, and game areas. Visitors can borrow cornhole and foosball equipment from Tip-Top Creamery. For more information, visit connectwhitby.ca/RoebuckStreet

9. 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.

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