Halton Region is currently in the red-control zone
The Town of Oakville is excited to reopen our doors as soon as we can safely do so. All public health guidelines remain in effect.
Children's Programs
Town programs for children and youth focus on healthy child development. As a HIGH FIVE® Accredited Organization, our programs for children 6 to 12 years of age are recognized as having the highest levels of quality and safety.
Cartoon drawing is fun for all ages and abilities!
Grab a pencil, a piece of paper and Zoom in.
Learn how to draw your own characters using basic portraiture and figure drawing techniques in this one-hour program. Each week, a new series of hands-on sketching activities will be introduced and demonstrated by a professional local artist.
Pre-registration required. All family members (ages 6+) participate together and no art experience is necessary.
This class takes place entirely online using the Zoom platform. Visit the Virtual Programs page for more information and tips re: using Zoom.
Check availability and register onlineMore pre-booked drop-in options are now available!
The Town of Oakville is excited to reopen our doors in the red-control zone of the province's COVID-19 framework. Residents can now register for select drop-in activities and rentals at our seniors centres, pools, fitness centres, gymnasiums, arenas and culture studios.
Not all facilities or amenities are available at this time. If you can't find your favourite program, check back regularly. Activities are being added as safety measures can be put in place.
Spaces are limited and available first-come, first-served. Please be courteous and cancel your booking if your plans change, so that others are able to attend. You can cancel your booking online, or call the facility directly if you are cancelling last-minute.
Visit our Programs FAQs page for more information.
Winter programs
Online and phone-based activities
Check out our Virtual Programs page for online fitness classes, cultural discussions, cooking workshops and much more! Join us using Zoom or your telephone. Some classes can also be found or re-watched on our YouTube channel. Fees may apply to specific programs.
A series of Without Walls (WOW) phone-based programs are also offered for ages 50+.
While the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts remains closed for in-person performances, but we are offering a Mini Season of virtual performances.
There's Snow Place Like Home for winter adventures!
As part of our There's Snow Place Like Home campaign throughout the winter months, the Town of Oakville is excited to introduce a wide variety of opportunities for families, youth and adults to get outside and stay active while we're practising physical distancing this season. All programs offered follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Outdoor skating times at Trafalgar Park Community Centre are offered weather-permitting and can be booked using Active Oakville, our online drop-in program finder and registration system.
Subsidy options
Visit the Subsidy Programs page for information about financial assistance for Town of Oakville recreation and leisure services available to individuals who qualify.