Things To Do in Whitby This August 2026

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. Enjoy Whitby’s Food Scene

Explore our community’s thriving culinary scene and connect with other foodies through Guided Walking Food Tours in Downtown Whitby. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit whitbybia.org. You can also Discover Whitby’s craft beer scene with the Whitby Brewery Passport. Visit all five local breweries, enjoy a menu item, collect stamps, and submit your completed passport for a chance to win a brewery prize pack. To learn more about Whitby’s food scene, check out the third edition of our Food Guide at whitby.ca/FoodGuide.

2.   Enjoy the Sounds of Summer

Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs to Sounds of Summer (formerly Music in the Park) to enjoy free performances on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at our NEW Celebration Square (405 Dundas Street West) location and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Grass Park in Brooklin (41 Baldwin Street). The concerts run all summer long. Thank you to our sponsor, Brookvalley Project Management Inc. For more information, visit whitby.ca/Events.

3.  Enjoy a Movie Under the Stars 

Experience movie magic under the stars. Whitby’s Movies in the Park runs in August with Lilo & Stitch on August 14 and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on August 21. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favourite snacks to Whitby Civic Park (575 Rossland Road East) where films begin at dusk on a giant outdoor screen with concert‑quality sound. For the full schedule, visit whitby.ca/MoviesInThePark.

4. Dance the Night Away at Whitby’s Waterfront

Join us on August 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m for a Soca on the Shore dance session with scenic lake views. For details, visit whitby.ca/CulturePopUps.

5.  Visit the Whitby and Brooklin Farmers’ Markets

The Whitby Farmers’ Market and the Brooklin Farmers’ Market run weekly now through October. Expect local produce, baking, handmade goods, and more. Details: WhitbyFarmersMarket.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. 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.