Family Programs (all ages)

The following programs are open to all ages. Children ages 15 and under must be with a caregiver.

Register online for 2025 spring and summer programs beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.

Open Gym (all ages)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street
This drop-in open gym program is a great way for families or individuals to practice sports and enjoy recreational activities in a fun, relaxed setting. There is no program July 17.

  • Wednesdays from March 19 to May 14, 2025, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Sundays from July 6 to August 31, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays from July 3 to August 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Rates:

  • Ages 3 to 11: $3.50 per visit (must attend with a caregiver)
  • Ages 11 to 17: non-members $3.50 per visit, or free for Youth Members
  • Ages18 to 54: $6.25 per visit
  • Ages 55 and over: non-members $5.25 per visit or Free for 55+ Beckett or Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders
Family Pickleball (all ages)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street)
Stay active and join us for a game of pickleball with the family! Whether you ae new to the sport or a seasoned player, everyone can enjoy friendly competition and teamwork. Paddles and pickleballs will be provided. No program July 17

  • Mondays from July 7 to August 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays from July 5 to August 30, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rates:

  • Ages 3 to 11: $3.50 per visit (must attend with a caregiver)
  • Ages 11 to 17: non-members $3.50 per visit or free for Youth Members 
  • Ages18 to 54: $6.25 per visit
  • Ages 55 and over: non-members $5.25 per visit or Free for 55+ Beckett or Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders
Free Fun in the Sun with Family Gatherings

Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street

Join Family Gatherings Urban EarlyON for crafts, painting, physical activities, fun science experiments, sensory play, and Indigenous cultural learning. There is no program on August 4. This program is weather permitting. 

  • Drop by Mondays from July 14 to August 25, 2025, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free Chess in the Square

Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street

Enjoy an afternoon of recreational chess with the Brantford Chess Club. New players are welcome! There is no previous experience required! Chess Tournaments will take place be held on Sunday, July 27 and Sunday, August 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This program is weather permitting. 

  • Drop by Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 8 to August 28, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free Playdate in the Square

Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street

The amazing team from the Brantford Public Library will be bringing play outdoors! Experience the fun of giant games, bubbles, and more! This program is weather permitting. 

  • Drop by Wednesdays from July 9 to August 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free Roller Skate in the Square

Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street

Kickin’ it old school! Let’s get movin’ and groovin’, for a summer roller skate in the Square, with a live D.J presented by Downtown Brantford BIA. On-site registration is required. This program is weather permitting. Retro Rollers skate rentals will be available on-site for $10.00 per pair. Debit and credit payments will be accepted. Sizes range from J12 to adult size 15. There is no program on August 4.

  • Drop by Mondays and Wednesdays from July 7 to August 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Free Fitness in the Square

Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Harmony Square is teaming up with Laurier Brantford YMCA to offer free fitness classes! Monday - High Intensity Interval Training, Tuesday - Yoga, Wednesday - Bodyfit, Friday - Core and Conditioning. This program is weather permitting. Please call Laurier Brantford YMCA at 519-512-4891 for updates. There is no program on August 4.

  • Mondays from July 7 to August 25, 2025, 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
  • Tuesdays from July 8 to August 26, 2025, 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays from July 9 to August 27, 2025, 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
  • Fridays from July 11 to August 29, 2025, 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.