Whitby residents can show their support for local shops and services during Local Business Week, a five-day series of events running from June 22 to 26, 2026. Organized by Invest Whitby, the town’s economic development team, the annual celebration is designed to connect people with the nearly 2,200 businesses that call Whitby home.
The week kicks off Monday, June 22 with a Downtown and Lifestyle Roundtable at 9:30 a.m. at Town Brewery’s downtown location. On Tuesday, June 23, guided walking tours of downtown Whitby run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving residents a chance to explore local storefronts. Later that day, a kick-off cocktail hour takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Station Gallery.
Wednesday’s activities focus on business outreach, with representatives visiting various locations across Whitby from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. On Thursday, June 25, a learning seminar on cybersecurity, featuring local company Horn IT, runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Whitby Marina’s Avalon Lounge. That evening, Town Brewery hosts Fine Pairings, an event on improving customer service beyond food and drink, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its new second-floor location.
The week wraps up Friday, June 26 with a Youth Pickleball and Entrepreneurship Event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fairgrounds Public Racquet Club. In the evening, the Downtown Whitby BIA hosts Ladies Night Shopping from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., inviting residents to browse local retailers.
Local Business Week comes as Whitby’s economy continues to grow. According to Invest Whitby, more than 105 new businesses opened in the town in 2025. The event is part of a broader push under the 2022-2026 Economic Development Strategy to strengthen the local business community.
