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Family Zone

Roll through with the whole crew—this zone’s packed with hands-on fun, kid-friendly artisan vendors, and interactive activities that’ll keep young minds buzzing. Catch the Rising Star Stage to see talented youth light it up with live performances all day long.

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Awesome Stuff by Dez

Awesome Stuff by Dez will be landing at Convergence 2025! If you’re looking for some new accessories this year, you’ll definitely want to make a stop at the Family Zone to check out some of the awesome necklaces, rings, and hair accessories brought to you by Dez!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Durham Shoestring Performers

Durham Shoestring Performers will be returning to Convergence Music & Art Festival 2025! When you get to Convergence, make your way to the Family Zone to learn more about them and how you can get involved!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fantastic Face & Body Art and Mr. BaZinga's Balloon Twisting

What’s a festival without face painting and balloon twisting? Definitely not Convergence. When you finally arrive at Convergence this year, make your way to the Family Zone and check out Fantastic Face & Body Art & Mr. BaZinga’s Balloon Twisting for our one stop shop for all things body art, and balloon twisting related!

Saturday

11:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Ishkode

We are excited to once again welcome Ishkode to the Family Zone at Convergence this year on Saturday, September 20! Stop by their booth to explore indigenous artwork and support talented artists. They will also be selling orange shirts to raise money for indigenous cultural programs through Bawaajigewin ACC!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Oshawa Public Library

Visit Oshawa Public Libraries in the Art Zone at the Convergence Music & Art Festival 2025! Explore their artistic displays and discover the many resources and services offered at your local OPL Branch. As the saying goes, having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Reptilia

Reptilia Zoo is returning to the Family Zone at Convergence Music & Art Festival 2025 on Saturday, September 20! Make sure to stop by their booth to see what reptilian friends they're bringing with them this year!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Butterfly Kisses - Crafts by Rita

Butterfly Kisses - Crafts by Rita will be setting up shop in the Family Zone at this year's Convergence. Step into a universe of personalized gifts, custom décor, and handmade magic!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Exotix Ice

Exotix Ice is making a stop at Convergence this year, so don’t miss out on their selection of sugar-free, Asian-inspired flavours. Find them in the Family Zone and chill out with bold flavours from out of this world!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Feed the Need

Feed the Need in Durham is a food distribution service with 65+ programs across the Durham region, helping countless people facing food insecurity with nutritious meals. If you’d like to learn more about this amazing sponsor, head over to the Community Crescent during Convergence to see what they’re all about!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Labijournaling

Come check out Labijournaling when they set up shop at Convergence Music & Art Festival! When it’s time to Converge, stop by the Family Zone to see all sorts of cute stickers that you can use for your water bottles, laptops, and just about anything else!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Painting with Olivia

We are excited to announce that Painting with Olivia will be setting up shop at the Convergence Music & Art Festival 2025. Head to the Family Zone on Saturday, September 20, and let Olivia transform your look with her out-of-this-world face painting talents!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Living Room Art Studio

The Livingroom Art Studio is hitting the road this year, bringing creativity straight to you! Come check out their mobile Art Hive in the Convergence Family Zone and discover exciting ways to get involved. Don’t miss out on the chance to unleash your artistic side!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Desaray Designs

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fairy Cloud - Cotton Candy and Sweets

What’s a festival without cotton candy? Good thing we won’t have to worry about that this year as Fairy Cloud Cotton Candy will be touching down on Convergence grounds to serve up some cosmic flavours from across the universe. Check out Food Alley at this years Convergence to see what they have in store for you!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Glitter Designs Studios

Introducing Glitter Designs Studios! Stop by their booth in the Family Zone on Saturday, September 20, to check out their wide range of products, such as flower preservations, resin art, shadow boxes, and much more!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Oshawa Museum

When you arrive at Convergence, don’t forget to visit the Family Zone to see what our friends at the Oshawa Museum have been up to! From archival photographs of music history in Oshawa to unique and untold stories of the city’s past, the Oshawa Museum always has something exciting and engaging for both residents and visitors to Oshawa to experience when they visit its lakefront location.

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Quantum Collisions

Quantum Collisions is taking a quantum leap into the Convergence Music & Art Festival 2025 with their entertaining and educational take on STEM programming! Join them at the Family Zone for some fun science-based activities that the whole family will enjoy and take the opportunity to discover all the amazing things Quantum Collisions has to offer.

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Vital Circus

Vital Circus will return to the Convergence Music & Art Festival on Saturday, September 20! Catch their jaw-dropping, gravity-defying performances throughout the day as you explore all the fantastic things we have planned for Convergence this year!

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