Brantford FUN Guide

Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of the Brantford FUN guide, where you'll find activities, sports, recreation and programs for all ages!

Review the Spring/Summer 2026 Brantford FUN Guide online (10 MB) or pick up a printed copy at City Hall, one of the City of Brantford Community Centres, Bell Homestead National Historic Site, Brantford Libraries, Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course and Learning Centre, TD Civic Centre, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre or an EarlyON Centre.

Brantford FUN Guide

Brantford FUN Guide Survey

In an ongoing effort to continuously improve how you hear about City of Brantford recreational opportunities, your feedback is very important to us. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to tell us what you think through the letstalkbrantford.ca/RecSurvey. Thank you in advance for taking the time to get involved.

After completing the survey, participants who provide their contact information will automatically be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $50 Brantford Recreation Gift Card.

The contests closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be randomly selected and contacted by the email or phone number provided. The prize must be claimed with photo identification at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre located at 254 North Park Street.

Take the survey

Online registration at Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet

Important registration dates

Registration for Spring and Summer programs (excluding summer swim lessons and day camps) begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Registration for Summer Day Camps begins at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Registration for Summer Swim Lessons begins at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

How to Register

'Sign in' to register for programs online or 'Create an Account' if it's your first time registering at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet. If you need help or have any questions, give us a call at 519-759-4150 from Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Special Events

To discover a full list of events in Brantford, visit the online calendar.

A crowd at a movie screening downtown Brantford

Harmony Square events

A crowd enjoying a concert at the Bell Homestead

Bell Homestead NHS events

Cyclists on a paved trail in a beautiful garden

Parks

Enjoy some leisure time in one of our 20 horticultural parks throughout the city. Each park includes amazing displays of flowers, plants and historic artifacts. There are over 200,000 plants and flowers showcased every year. Learn more about parks in Brantford on our parks page.

Child on a swing

Playgrounds

The City of Brantford boasts 60 playgrounds to enjoy across the city. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds are available that feature engineered wood fibre surfaces and paved pathways with ground-based play features for all levels of physical abilities. Discover a park near you!

Trails

Brantford is home to over 70 km of nature trails, with many winding along the serene Grand River, a Canadian Heritage River. Your options are endless as The Hub of Ontario Trails connects you to Hamilton, Port Dover, Cambridge, and beyond. Learn more on our trails page.