Seasonal Activities

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Discover a variety of experiences and activities to enjoy with family and friends all year round. Each season brings fresh and exciting opportunities to keep everyone engaged and entertained. Join us and make the most of what Port Hope has to offer!

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Culture Days is September 19 - October 12

Join us to explore some unique, fun, creative workshops for free and celebrate culture!
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Check out our Halloween inspired events for the whole family

Halloween Costume Sale

Clean out your closets and make a difference — donate your gently used Halloween costumes by Sept. 29 and get a free swim, skate, or gym pass! All proceeds support local kids' programs.
Sale: Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre

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Spooktacular

Come dressed in your costume and participate in a variety of Halloween themed activities, crafts, games and more. FREE event, open to all ages.

Saturday, October 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre

Spooktacular Event Details

Halloween Skate

Come dressed in your costume (skating appropriate). FREE - special thank you to our sponsor the Leca Family. Come to the canteen and purchase your creepy wormy hot chocolate!

Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

General admission standards

Halloween events for Youth. No Tricks. Just Fun.

Youth Pumpkin Carving

Get into the spooky spirit — carve pumpkins, have fun, and earn your volunteer hours!
Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre

Email us or call before October 20, 2025 to sign-up.

Call us at 905-885-7908

Youth Halloween Dance

Come dressed in your eerie costume, dance the night away, costume contest, snacks and more. Ages 12+. Pre-registration is encouraged but tickets will be sold at the door.
Friday, October 25, 2023 • 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre

Registration details coming soon

Culture Days Schedule

Check back regularly for updates on our Culture Days workshops and events!

Registration is required for all of our workshops with the exception of the Community Campfire. There is no cost to participate in any of our Culture workshops or events! Registration opens on Monday September 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Classes for Adults

Mixed Media Paint Night

Come out for an evening of socialization, snacks, and to create the night away. Work with acrylic paint and collage on canvas to create a one of a kind multi media masterpiece. Bring a friend or come on your own and get creativity flowing.

Designs: Apple, pineapple, or pumpkin.

Ages: 18 years+
Date: Monday September 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Center

Fall Mosaics Workshop

Have a creative evening out with friends or take the opportunity to try your hand at a new creative outlet. In this 2 hour workshop participants will create a unique fall themed stained glass mosaic coaster. Join us and enjoy the opportunity to create, learn a new craft, and socialize. All materials provided.

Designs: Black cat at window, maple leaf, toadstool, pumpkin.

Ages: 16 years+
Date: Monday October 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Center

Pumpkin Ribbon Loaf

Spice up your senses with the aromas and flavours of fall! Learn how to make delicious Pumpkin Ribbon Loaf. A delicious pumpkin loaf with a sweet cheesecake style ribbon throughout. Each participant will go home with their own small loaf.

Ages: 18 years+
Date: Friday October 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Center

Classes for Children and Youth

Youth Candle Making Workshop

Looking for a creative outlet? We have the workshop for you! Candle making! Choose your colours, scent, and add your personal touch with add-ins like flowers, stones, shells, and more. Join our fun, creative, inclusive and welcoming environment and explore a new way to express your creative flare.

Ages: 11 to 15 years old
Date: Saturday September 27, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Center

Classes for Families

Community Campfire

Come out and join us for a campfire, lawn games, fall craft and refreshments in the Town Park Recreation Centre Courtyard. SONG will be bringing the entertainment - a drum circle and sing along under the stars! Bring a lawn chair and bug spray. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Ages: All Ages - children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 14 years of age.
Date: Wednesday September 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Center - Courtyard

Family Paint Night

Bring your family to have an evening of fun, socialization, snacks, and paint the night away! Working on canvas with acrylic we will be creating a Halloween themed masterpiece.

Design: TBD

Ages: Ages 8 years+ - children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 14 years of age
Date: Monday September 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Centre

Family Fall Cookie Decorating

A fun, family activity where participants will decorate some delicious fall themed cookies with a variety of coloured icings and sprinkles to create festive, edible treats.

Check back soon for details!

Ages: All Ages - children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 14 years of age.
Date: Sunday October 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Centre

Halloween Costume Sale Details

Costume Donation Details

Clean out your closets and donate any clean, gently used Halloween Costumes, dance or dress-up items to the Town Park Recreation Centre by Monday September 29, 2025. Looking for costumes for all ages. All proceeds will go directly to children and youth programming and any leftover costumes will be used for day camp and programs.

You will receive a free swim/skate or gym drop in pass for your donation.

Costume Sale Details

Don’t miss our Costume Sale — everything $10 or less! Find the perfect look and support a great cause! All proceeds will go directly to children and youth programming and any leftover costumes will be used for day camp and programs.

Date: Saturday October 4, 2025
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Centre

Spooktacular Details

We have lots of Halloween fun for all!

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Town Park Recreation Centre

Some of what we have planned include:

Spooky games and activities.
Crafts.
Wickedly fun scavenger hunt.
Sweets and treat prizes.

When you arrive, make sure to stop by the customer service desk for your Spooktacular Passport. There you will find a list of everything going on and where to find it.

Important things to note:

This event is for all ages, but children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a person over the age of 16 years old.
Everything involved in this event is free.
Any food treats provided throughout the event will be nut-free.

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Seasonal Activities

Culture Days is September 19 - October 12

Check out our Halloween inspired events for the whole family

Halloween events for Youth. No Tricks. Just Fun.