Youth Week

Festivities for Youth Week 2025 included teen takeovers, try-it opportunities, and more!

The Town of Oakville partnered with the Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC), Oakville Fire Department, and Oakville Public Library (OPL) to offer seven days of free fun, interactive and educational opportunities for teens in our community during National Youth Week!

In addition to the list of activities provided here, all regularly scheduled drop-in programs were free for ages 13 to 17 from May 1 to 7. Fitness centre drop-ins were free for ages 14-17.

Thursday, May 1

Swim to Survive Try-it, 3-4 p.m. in the Glen Abbey Community Centre pool

Youth Mural Unveiling, 4-7 p.m. in River Oaks Community Centre Room D

• Unveiling at 5 p.m.
• Free skating 5:15-6 p.m.
• Cake & refreshments will be served
• All ages welcome!

Friday, May 2

Teen Library Takeover, 3-4 p.m. at the OPL White Oaks Branch

The Drop – Glow in the Dark Sports Party with Pizza, 5-9:30 p.m. in the Glen Abbey Community Centre gymnasium

Saturday, May 3

Youth Takeover QEPCCC (including Oakville Fire Department obstacle course), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at QEPCCC

Sunday, May 4

Youth Skate with DJ Ghost (free skate and helmet rentals available), 2-4 p.m. in Rink 1 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex

Monday, May 5

Intergenerational Mural Unveiling Meet and Greet with the Artist and Participants, 4-5 p.m. at Trafalgar Park Community Centre

Tuesday, May 6

Junior Lifeguard Club Try-it, 6-7 p.m. in the Glen Abbey Community Centre pool

Wednesday, May 7

LibraryFEST, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the OPL Iroquois Ridge Branch

So You Think You Can Sing: Youth Karaoke!, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre