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.
Give a Valentine's Day card the kids will love!
Take advantage of our Valentine’s Day swim/skate passes for the reduced price of $5 for 10 cards — that’s only 50 cents per swim or skate!
These very special valentines cards are available for purchase at:
For ages 2-14. Tickets can be redeemed from February 14 to April 30, 2019.
Free Community Play Nights
Find out what great programs and services are available at your local community centre! Once a month, every month, we'll be offering FREE access to drop-in programs at one of our community centres.
Join us at Iroqouis Ridge Community Centre on February 4 for:
- Family Basketball – 5:10-6:10 p.m.
- Drop-in Tables Tennis – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Story Time – 6:15-6:45 p.m.
- Tai Chi – 6:20-7:05 p.m.
- Combo Swim – 7:30-9 p.m.
Follow us on social media to stay updated. Activities vary per facility and are subject to change.
Admission requirements, capacity and other restrictions may apply.
Facility links and details
Try skating in the great outdoors at Trafalgar Park Community Centre!
As long as it's cold enough,* enjoy free skating on our newest (refrigerated) outdoor rink at Trafalgar Park from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily!
Don't have the gear?
Skate and helmet rentals are also available at Trafalgar Park Community Centre for a fee.
*Weather permitting. Outdoor rink is not supervised.
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NEW! Try a sport on us!
Choose from Tennis, Cricket or Multi-Sports
Borrow sports equipment* just like you would a book this summer. In partnership with the Oakville Public Library and Government of Ontario, we’re excited to launch the Sports Equipment Lending Program.
Fun, active and FREE! This service is offered at Clearview, Woodside and Iroquois Ridge library branches.
*Must have a valid Oakville Public Library card.
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.
Education and learning
Oakville is rich in learning opportunities. School Curriculum Teacher Resources, information about Fire Education, Bicycle education and safety, and more can be found on the Education and Learning page.
All Ages Family Drop-in Studio Times at QEPCCC
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC), is a unique and dynamic public space designed to meet all of your recreation, arts and cultural needs. With 144,000 square feet of activity space, there's plenty of room to be creative! All Ages Family Drop-in sessions are offered in the Ceramic Studio at select times, including P.A. Days. Visit the QEPCCC Studio Programs page for more information.
Oakville Museum
Oakville Museum offers both on-site and in-class programs with specific curriculum links to a wide variety of subjects and grade levels. Our programs are fun and interactive and include resources for classroom use. Visit the Oakville Museum School & Community Programs page for themes and details.
CORE community group affiliation program
CORE is a membership-based program that offers non-profit, volunteer-based organizations support in delivering their services to the community. CORE members provide various opportunities for residents to engage in their community, access support services, participate in recreation activities, and pursue life-long learning.
Members fall into one of the following categories: Arts and Culture; Community Agencies (including education and support services); Multicultural Agencies/Spiritual Groups; Recreation/Leisure; and Sports (including casual sports groups).
For more information about CORE and a list of current members, please visit the CORE page.