Celebrate National Youth Week in Oakville from May 1 to 7, 2026

Fun events, youth takeovers, try-it sessions, mural unveiling and more!

The Town of Oakville, in partnership with the Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC), and presenting sponsor Starlane Homes, is proud to celebrate National Youth Week from May 1 to 7, 2026. 

Oakville teens will take centre stage for this week-long celebration featuring seven days of free, fun and interactive opportunities for youth ages 13 to 17.

Friday, May 1

• The Drop – Glow in the Dark Lazer Tag, 5-8:30 p.m., Glen Abbey Community Centre, Blue Rink

Saturday, May 2

• Youth Takeover, noon to 4 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 
  • Cheer on the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, noon-4 p.m., double gymnasium
  • Shop the Youth Vendor Market, noon-4 p.m., front entrance 
  • Oakville Fire Department obstacle course, noon-4 p.m., Bridge Road parking lot 
  • Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Steelpan Workshop, noon to 1 p.m. in Music Room 1
  • Scavenger Hunt, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Youth Centre starting point
  • Clay Sculpting Vases and Vessels Activity, 2:30-4 p.m., Studio 1

•    Teen Blast Off, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch

Sunday, May 3

• Youth Takeover, 2-6:30 p.m. at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex 
  • OYAC Public Speaking Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Community Room 1
  • Pickleball Round Robin Tournament, 2-4 p.m., gymnasium
  • Youth Lounge, The Drop Try-it, 3-5 p.m., Community Room 1
  • Youth Skate, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Rink 3 
  • Skateboard and Scooter Demonstration and Lessons, 4:30-6:30 p.m., skateboard park 

Monday, May 4

• Halton Regional Police Service Obstacle Course, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Oaks Community Centre, soccer field

Tuesday, May 5

• Volleyball Round Robin Tournament, 6-8:30 p.m. at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, gymnasium

Wednesday, May 6

• 2026 Youth Mural Unveiling, 6-7 p.m. at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre Older Adults Centre

Thursday, May 7

• Oakville Youth Awards Ceremony at Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 6-8:30 p.m., invitation-only event. 
  • Join our live stream at 7 p.m. 

May 1 to 9 at the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate

The Historytellers Project, presented by teacher Ian Duncan and his Grade 10 students, is on view at Oakville Museum during regular museum hours. 

The exhibit draws on materials from Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archive, exploring overlooked histories of struggle and resilience within Canada’s diverse queer and trans communities.

Free drop-in programs May 1 to 7

In addition to these special events, all drop-in programs from May 1 to 7 are free for youth ages 13 to 17. 

Youth ages 14 to 17 can also access fitness centre drop-ins at no cost. 

As space is limited for some activities, participants are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance through their Recreation and Culture account.

For full event details and registration information, visit the Oakville Youth Week page. To learn more about library programming during Youth Week, please visit the Oakville Public Library website.

The Town thanks the Oakville Fire Department, Halton Regional Police Service, Oakville Public Library and the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton for their support in delivering Youth Week programming.