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KIDS AND FAMILIES
It can be tricky to find fun and creative things to do for your children or family. The solution? A visit to Oshawa, where there are plenty of exciting adventures waiting around every corner.
KIDS AND FAMILIES
BUSINESS LIST
Below is an ever-growing list of Oshawa businesses that offer a huge selection of fun, memorable and unique things to do for the whole family. This list is in alphabetical order.
Columbus Golf & Country Club
Valleymede Columbus Golf & Country Club offers an 18-hole par 70 British Links-style course on 150 acres in north Oshawa at 3622 Simcoe St N, featuring open meadows, mature trees, signature holes like the island green 3rd and elevated 17th par 3, plus pro shop, patio, leagues, and tournaments just 15 minutes north of Highway 401.
Leisure Bowling Lanes
Leisure Lanes at 728 Champlain Ave is Oshawa's premier 48-lane 10-pin bowling alley with a 300-capacity sports bar, pro shop, pool tables, darts, arcade games, and food counter, perfect for family outings, kids' birthdays, league play, and Rock 'n Bowl Saturday nights featuring reservations, glow bowling, music, and deals like $40/hour per lane (up to 6 people) plus affordable shoe rentals and family specials.
Thompson Rugby Park
Thompson Rugby Park at 110 Raglan Rd W is the home field for the Oshawa Vikings Rugby Club established in 1959 and Durham College Lords rugby teams, offering well-maintained pitches, a clubhouse with team rooms, indoor/outdoor seating, and a snack bar for spectators watching programs from U6 coed minis to senior men and women, plus North America's first IMAS-accredited mixed ability rugby.
Oshawa Zoo & Fun Farm
Oshawa Zoo & Fun Farm at 3377 Grandview St N spans 22 acres with over 40 species of friendly exotic and domestic animals including lemurs, camels, kangaroos, wallabies, llamas, goats, potbelly pigs, mini horses, donkeys, and Texas longhorns, perfect for hands-on petting, feeding popcorn or raisins, pony rides, and picnics in a family-friendly setting open seasonally from spring through fall.
Farmstead BnB
The Farmstead Bed & Breakfast at 5163 Thornton Rd N offers rustic farmhouse rooms including The Loft, The Bower, and The Nest, each with queen beds starting at $150 per night, plus a shared Jacuzzi bathroom, seasonal pool, year-round hot tub, wraparound veranda, and farm-fresh breakfasts made from on-site eggs and gardens.
Guests can tour the working farm, meet animals like turkeys, goats, and hens, explore vibrant produce gardens, enjoy bonfires, and meet Artax the red-tailed hawk with host Amanda, a licensed falconer, for a peaceful getaway blending B&B comfort and authentic rural Durham Region life just 15 minutes north of Oshawa.
Purple Woods Conservation Area
Purple Woods Conservation Area at 38 Coates Rd E offers 1.3 km of scenic trails including an accessible Discovery Walk and Sugar Shack Trail through a working 42-acre sugarbush on the Oak Ridges Moraine, with stunning southern views to Lake Ontario, birdwatching for warblers and monarch butterflies, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and the popular March Maple Syrup Festival featuring horse-drawn rides, tastings, and pioneer demos ($7 vehicle parking).
Gray & Co. Coffee Shop & Bookstore
Gray & Co. Coffee Shop & Bookstore at 83 Centre St S is a cozy downtown Oshawa gem blending specialty lattes, dirty sodas, fresh bruschetta, and baked treats with a curated selection of books and over 60 handmade vendor items, perfect for relaxed mornings (open Mon-Sat 8:30AM-4PM) or community browsing with free back parking.
Fly By Nite Movies, Games and Toys
Fly By Nite Collectibles at 15 Bond St E is Oshawa's ultimate geek haven, packed with over 5,000 Funko Pops, horror figures from Neca and Mezco, retro and modern video games, used movies, anime collectibles, and nostalgic toys perfect for collectors and fans prowling downtown.
SplatterRoom Oshawa
SplatterRoom Oshawa at 555 Simcoe St S delivers Ontario's ultimate neon paint splatter adventure under blacklights, where groups blast UV-reactive paint with water guns, paint guns, and balloons in private 20-minute sessions, ideal for birthdays, date nights, family outings, or corporate team-building, leaving you with glowing canvases and epic memories.
White Feather Country Store
White Feather Country Store at 15 Raglan Rd E, Durham's largest country store since 1988, offers farm-fresh chickens and eggs, seasonal local produce, daily-baked breads, pies, cookies, and legendary apple fritters (plus cherry and maple varieties), alongside a vast gift shop with home decor, candles, handmade wood items, clothing, and kid-friendly amenities like a playground, perfect for family outings north of Oshawa.
Little Rascals Party and Play Centre
Little Rascals Party and Play Centre sparks Oshawa kids' birthdays with exciting rentals like jumping castles, soft play setups, and themed decor for unforgettable fun. Indulge in custom-made cupcakes delivered fresh, tailored to your event theme with delicious flavors and toppings. Get ready for their upcoming indoor soft play facility in Durham Region, coming soon for year-round play and private parties!
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