This year let's celebrate with Virtual Events and modified In-Person Events! Stay tuned to this page for information on what's happening and how you can get involved.

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Virtual Events

The Virtual Events will be listed below and placed live at the top of this page. There are events each week and if you subscribe to this page you can be notified directly to your email when updates occur!

Winterfest - Virtual Frosty Fun - Monday, February 15 at 2 p.m.

Celebrate winter with the Town of Ajax and Ajax Public Library on Monday, February 15 at 2 p.m. for Winterfest - Virtual Frosty Fun! Gather around and watch as WonderPhil ‘magically’ entertains you and Fire Guy Glow lights up your screens with an exciting LED performance. In between, sit back and enjoy the incredible music of talented youth artist Avery Raquel, who is sure to warm up your soul.

The show will be broadcast live via the Town’s Facebook Page at facebook.com/myajax or on Rogers tv Durham.

Winterfest - Virtual Frosty Fun Show Schedule

But the fun doesn’t stop there. Find out below how to take part in our Celebrate Winter Photo Challenge or one of the many additional activities we have to offer.


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Celebrate Winter Photo Challenge – Feb. 12 – 19  

We want you to show us how you are celebrating winter safely at home by entering our #Winterfest2021 photo contest. Whether you are celebrating outdoors or indoors we want to see your pictures. Show us how you are out tobogganing, building a snow structure, or out for a nice brisk walk on one of our trails or inside colouring your favourite winter scene, doing a puzzle, cozied up with your favourite book or making blanket tents and pillow forts in the living room!

All entries have the chance of winning one of two $50 prizes and the photo submission deadline is Friday, February 19 at 12 p.m. (noon).

How the photo contest works:

  • Follow the Town on Instagram at instagram.com/townofajax.
  • Take a photo of you and your family enjoying any variety of winter activities.
  • Share how you’re getting in to the winter spirit this year.
  • Tag our IG account - @townofAjax include #Winterfest2021
  • All entries must be received by Friday, February 19 at 12 p.m. (noon).
  • All entries will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of two $50 prizes, delivered to your front door the week of February 22.
  • If you do not want to share your photo through Instagram, entries can be emailed to events@ajax.ca.
All entries will be shared on the Town’s social media platforms, unless otherwise noted by the entrant.
 Additional Fun Activities

In addition to our virtual show, there are other ways to explore the art, science and nature of winter.

  1. Check out these fun winter themed activities available from our friends at the Canadian Museum of Nature and Art Gallery of Ontario:
    Learn about the Science of Ice
    Make your own Planet Ice Snowflake
    Print and make a Planet Ice Snowflake
    Colour your own Museum Painting
  2. Enjoy a reading of two winter themed books written and read by local Ajax authors, Stella Partheniou Grasso and Nadia L. Hohn: 
    Book 1: Take Me Out to the Ice Rink – Stella Partheniou Grasso
    Book 2: Malaika’s Winter Carnival – Nadia L. Hohn
 Virtual Live Stream Concert/Show Series

The St. Francis Centre is pleased to present a variety of virtual shows/concerts in partnership with The Oakville Centre and Ontario Presents.  These shows will keep artists and audiences connected while staying safe in the comfort of your own home. The performance line-up is amazing! Featuring:

  • 80’s mega chart toppers, The Spoons on March 5
  • Inspiring and soulful Indie singer/songwriter, Royal Wood on March 12
  • Multi award-winning Jazz legend, Molly Johnson on April 17.

Tickets can be purchased from The Oakville Centre by clicking on the links listed below for the particular show you want to see.  Make sure you type AJAX when asked for the pre-sale code.

If you run into any issues or need technical assistance, please contact the Oakville Centre box office at 905-815-2021.  Box office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Enjoy the show!

How do Live Stream events work?  Try out the process for Live Stream ticket purchase and viewing.

 The Spoons – Friday, March 5, 2021 - 8 p.m.

Image of The SpoonsThe Spoons have helped to define the sound of pop and New Wave throughout the 80’s.  Their album, Arias & Symphonies, has been named one of the 20 Most Influential Albums of The 80’s by Chart Magazine, and their song, Nova Heart, was recently listed in the Top 100 Canadian Singles of All Time.  They have continued to perform and record over the years, with “New Day New World” being their 9th album release.

It’s a New Day and a whole New World as the Spoons perform songs from their new album and, of course, all the hit songs from almost forty years of making music, including Nova Heart, Arias & Symphonies, Romantic Traffic, Tell No Lies, Old Emotions and their Singularity remix of Nova Heart that has brought a whole new legion of fans along for the ride. New Day New World is sure to do the same and open another chapter in the Spoons’ remarkable story.

Tickets for this Live Stream event are only $15 and can be purchased from The Oakville Centre.  Don’t forget to type AJAX for the Pre-sale Code.

Buy Tickets

If you run into any issues or need technical assistance, please contact the Oakville Centre box office at 905-815-2021.  Box office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Discover The Spoons' sound:

Nova Heart – Live at Home

Romantic Traffic – Live at Home
 Royal Wood – Friday, March 12, 2021 - 8 p.m.

Juno Award-nominated singer/songwriter, Royal Wood, has established himself as a true musical talent.  Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft.  His classic pop style has drawn comparisons to Ron Sexsmith, Randy Newman and Rufus Wainwright.  Royal has recently released his latest and highly anticipated album - “Live at Massey Hall”.

Tickets for this Live Stream event are only $20 and can be purchased from The Oakville Centre.  Don’t forget to type AJAX for the Pre-sale Code.

Buy Tickets

If you run into any issues or need technical assistance, please contact the Oakville Centre box office at 905-815-2021.  Box office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Discover Wood's sound:

Forever and Ever

Not Giving Up
 Molly Johnson – Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 8 p.m.

Molly Johnson’s voice evokes the aura of dark, smoky nightclubs of a bygone era.  Like the woman behind it, it is a voice filled with humour, joy, surprise, sassiness, and of course, love.  Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, this award-winning jazz vocalist is a mother, singer/songwriter, artist and philanthropist, who just released her highly anticipated new album, “Meaning to Tell Ya”.  It’s much more than jazz…it’s funk, it’s soul, it’s groove!

Tickets for this Live Stream event are only $20 and can be purchased from The Oakville Centre.  Don’t forget to type AJAX for the Pre-sale Code.

Buy Tickets

If you run into any issues or need technical assistance, please contact the Oakville Centre box office at 905-815-2021.  Box office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Discover Johnson's sound:

Fields of Pelee

Boogie Street

Inner City Blues
Virtual Cinema - Some Kind of Heaven – Friday, February 26

The St. Francis Centre, as part of its TIFF Ajax Film Circuit, and in partnership with mk2|MILE END, is pleased to present a virtual cinema screening of “Some Kind of Heaven” – the 2020 documentary about The Villages; the world’s largest retirement community.

At The Villages, often called “Disney World for Retirees”, we meet four residents living on the margins, striving to find happiness. From synchronized swimming to pickleball, the good life is waiting, as well as a discounted funeral package now at a new, lower price. While most residents have bought into the community’s packaged positivity, married couple Ann and Reggie wrestle with Reggie’s deteriorating grip on reality and psychedelic drug use; Barbara, a widow, seeks second love; and Dennis, an 82 year old bachelor living out of a van, searches for a wealthy woman to take care of him for his remaining years. Though the film “illustrates the gap between The Villages’ advertising copy and the practical reality of living there”, Some Kind of Heaven invests more in the “dreams and desires of its residents”.

So pop some popcorn, grab your favourite snack, and a beverage, and settle in for a night of thought-provoking film.  Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from mk2|MILE END.

Buy Tickets

A “solid feature debut from a bright young filmmaker who, despite his age, is able to expand our understanding of the complicated lives of older Americans”

~ The Hollywood Reporter

In-Person Events

No in-person events at this time.

Past Shows

Ajax on Stage – Virtual Talent Showcase – November 28

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa - Friday, December 4

St. Francis Centre 10th Anniversary Season Launch

Ajax Winterfest - Virtual Frosty Fun

 

Spirit Walk – Defence Industries Limited (D.I.L.)

Summer at Home Series

Wednesday, July 15 -
Friendly Fables

Wednesday, July 22 – 
Source Music

Wednesday, July 29 -
Comic Juggler, Craig Douglas

Wednesday, August 5 –
Country Music Duo, Jess & Tay

Wednesday, August 12 –
Chakde Bollywood

Wednesday, August 19 –
Durham Street

Wednesday, August 26 –
Enviro Drum

Wednesday, September 2 -
Jack Walker

Get Involved!

Become a vendor or exhibitor at our festivals and events!

Due to COVID-19 we are not currently accepting any vendors or exhibitors. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for 2021 Festivals and Events, please send an email to events@ajax.ca as an expression of interest. 
Become an entertainer at our festivals and events!

Due to COVID-19 we are not currently accepting any new entertainers. If you are interested in becoming an entertainer for 2021 Festivals and Events, please send an email to events@ajax.ca as an expression of interest. 
Become a sponsor at our festivals and events!

Become a sponsor of our upcoming Virtual and In-Person events. Please call 905-619-2529 ext. 7248 or email events@ajax.ca for more information.
Volunteer at our festivals and events!

Due to COVID-19 we are not currently accepting new volunteers at this time. To learn more about our volunteer program visit our Volunteer page.