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Retro Reels: Raiders of the Lost Ark (45th Anniversary)
Ajax Centre for the Arts · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
McLean Branch & Makerspace · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What events are happening in Ajax this weekend?
Weekend events in Ajax centre on the library, recreation centres and the waterfront. Ajax Public Library runs weekend programs at its branches, including hands-on sessions at the McLean Branch and its makerspace, where families can try crafts, technology and building challenges. The Town of Ajax lists community celebrations, film screenings and seasonal events at venues such as the Audley Recreation Centre, and Greenwood Conservation Area on the town's northern edge hosts outdoor programs like autumn salmon walks. Durham Happening updates Ajax listings regularly - use the 'This Weekend' filter on this page to see confirmed Saturday and Sunday events, or pick a category like Family & Kids. Most library programs are free, while some town and conservation programs ask for registration in advance because spaces are limited.
Where can I find free events in Ajax?
Free events make up a large share of what is on in Ajax. Ajax Public Library offers no-cost programming nearly every day: storytimes, makerspace sessions, conversation circles, tech help and teen clubs across its branches. The Town of Ajax runs free community events through the year, from cultural celebrations to awareness days and outdoor gatherings, and many are listed with the town's own details and times. Some programs are free but need a spot reserved ahead, so read each listing before heading out. Select the 'Free Events' filter at the top of this page to see every no-cost Ajax listing; each one is checked against the organizer's posting. New events are added as the library and town publish them, so checking in each week is the easiest way to catch popular programs.
What are the most popular types of events in Ajax?
Family and learning programs are the most common Ajax listings, thanks to a busy public library. Storytimes, makerspace workshops and school-age clubs fill the library calendar week after week. The Town of Ajax adds community events - film nights, cultural celebrations, symposiums and seasonal festivities - and business events come through the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Outdoors, Greenwood Conservation Area offers nature programs in spring and fall. Because Ajax sits between Pickering and Whitby, many residents also follow events in those neighbouring cities, which Durham Happening lists on their own pages. Browse the category chips on this page to explore each type of event, or start with Family & Kids and Education, which usually carry the most upcoming Ajax listings.
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