Summer Programs
The City of Brantford is thrilled to offer free programs to the community this year! Harmony Square has many community favourites and a couple new features this year and we are excited to continue to offer free programming this summer.
Bring your swim suit and cool down in the Harmony Square splash pad.
Summer programs (July/August 2024)
Roller Skate in the Square |
Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Kickin’ it old school! Let’s get movin’ and groovin’, for a summer roller skate in the Square, with a live D.J. Retro Rollers skate rentals available on-site ($10.00 per pair to rent. Debit and credit will be available). Sizes range from J12 to adult size 15. Proudly sponsored by Downtown Brantford BIA. Roller Rink Rules
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Character Meet and Greet |
Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bringing magic to life in Harmony Square! Say hello to a different Glass Slipper Company character weekly, sponsored by GrandBridge Energy. Children will also have the opportunity to colour a colouring page photo of the character, and have it autographed! Photos can be taken. Subscribe to this page to receive updated on each week’s character. |
Fitness in the Square |
Harmony Square is teaming up with Laurier Brantford YMCA to offer free fitness classes! See below for class dates and times. Mondays from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (July 8 to August 26) (No program on August 7)
Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (July 9 to August 27)
Wednesdays from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (July 10 to August 28)
Fridays from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (July 12 to August 30)
Important information:
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Yoga in the Square |
Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. (July 11 to August 29) Harmony Square is teaming up with Kathy Brown Yoga to bring you Yoga in the Square on Thursday mornings throughout the summer. Bring your yoga mat and water and get ready for an engaging morning. Important information:
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Music in the Square |
Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (July 14 to September 1) Enjoy the smooth sounds of good music performed outdoors presented by TD. Each week will be a show you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget your lawn chair.
Proudly sponsored by TD. |
Movies in the Square |
Thursdays starting at dusk (July 11 to August 29) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a movie under the stars in Harmony Square! Join us for pre-show activities and a movie on the big screen starting at dusk. Popcorn and sweet treats will be available for purchase. Follow us on Facebook to answer the weekly trivia poll. The winner will receive VIP treatment, two drinks and two bags of popcorn donated by Downtown Central Neighbourhood Association and front row Muskoka Chairs. If the movie is cancelled, there is no carry over for the front row seats; you will still receive two drinks and two bags of popcorn. Go green and receive a free popcorn out of it! We are offering 1 free popcorn to each person who rides their bike to Movies in the Square this year. Popcorn, drinks and other goodies can be purchased on site through Downtown Central Neighbourhood Association. Proceeds go towards Gifts of the Heart. Additional donations can be made onsite at the concession booth or through this link https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-feed-kids-in-need.
Thank you to all the Movies in the Square sponsors!
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Chess in the Square |
Tuesday and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (July 9 to August 29) Join the Brantford Chess Club for an afternoon of recreational chess. No previous experience required. Chess Tournaments to be held on Sunday, July 21 and August 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Playdate in the Square |
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (July 12 to August 30) Join the Brantford Public Library for an outdoor playdate in Harmony Square. Every week we’ll be bringing giant games, bubbles and more. This program will run weather-permitting. |
Fun in the Sun with Family Gathering |
Mondays from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (July 15 to August 26) (No program on August 5) Join Family Gathering Urban EarlyOn (519-720-0448) on a new day and time for crafts, physical activity, science experiments, sensory, painting and Indigenous Cultural education! |
HipFest |
Saturday, August 17 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bring down your own lawn chair and enjoy an evening of musical tributes celebrating the Tragically Hip presented by Hudson Public. The Downtown Brantford BIA presents the opener The Surgically Hip, and attendees can finish the night out with headliner 50 Mission. apply to be a food, craft or artisan vendor. Apply by emailing harmonysquare@brantford.ca. Sponsored by Hudson Public Kitchen & Bar, Downtown Brantford BIA, West Brant Window World |