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Christmas ornaments and candy canesEnjoy a variety of experiences and activities with family and friends during seasonal times. Check this page frequently for community challenges, holiday, and seasonal fun. Parks, Recreation and Culture staff are continually coming up with creative activities to keep you active and engaged.

Please note that our fees have increased for 2023.
View the our recreation fees and charges.

Join us for some fun festive events for the whole family

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Holiday Break Activities

Special thanks to our local sponsors.
Stay active this holiday break: swim, skate and play in the gym.

Holiday Break Activity Schedule
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Holiday camp

December 28 to 30, 2022 and January 3 to 6, 2023. 
Our fun and engaging Holiday Camp is available with themed activities, crafts, games and more. Daily fee $39.14. 

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Holiday Break Activities: Swim, Skate and Gym Schedule

Join us for these activities in our facilities during the holiday break. Select dates are FREE thanks to our local sponsors.

Holiday Break - Public Swimming
DateTimeSponsor or fee
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Whale Family Chiropractic
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 7:30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Fees apply
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Port Hope Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply
Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fees apply
Thursday, December 29, 2022 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply
Friday, December 30, 2022 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fees apply
Friday, December 30, 2022 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply
Monday, January 2, 2023 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Free! Sponsored by PRO Electric
Monday, January 2, 2023 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Cameco
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Cupe Local 749
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply
Thursday, January 5, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fees apply
Thursday, January 5, 2023 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply
Friday, January 6, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fees apply
Friday, January 6, 2023 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fees apply

Open to all ages, swimmers under the age of 9 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 15 years or older. These swims are in both pools and swim guidelines apply.

Holiday Break - Public Skating
DateTimeSponsor or fee
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Fees apply
Wednesday December 28, 2022 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Roseglen Village
Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Fees apply
Friday, December 30, 2022 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Cameco
Monday, January 2, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Fees apply
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Cupe Local 749
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Free! Sponsored by Cameco
Thursday, January 5, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Fees apply
Friday, January 6, 2023 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Fees apply

Open to all ages, skaters under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years or older. A CSA helmet is mandatory for all skaters under the age of 18 years.

Holiday Break - Open Gym for Children and Youth
Date Time Age Sponsor or Fee
Wednesday December 28, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Ages 0 to 3 Fees Apply
Wednesday December 28, 2022 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages 13 to 19 Fees Apply
Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Ages 6 to 12 Fees Apply
Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages 13 to 19 Fees Apply
Friday, December 30, 2022 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ages 7 to 19 Free! Sponsored by Cameco
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Ages 0 to 3 Fees Apply
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages 13 to 19 Fees Apply
Thursday, January 5, 2023 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages 7 to 19 Fees Apply
Friday, January 6, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ages 7 to 19 Free! Sponsored by Cameco

A variety of equipment is available for families and youth to choose from. Children under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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