Family Programs (all ages)
The following programs are open to all ages. Children ages 15 and under must be with a caregiver.
| Drop-in Family Open Gym |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue This drop-in open gym is a great way for families to practice sports or play as a family. Children and youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at least 16 years of age or older to participate. This program does not take place during school holidays and statutory holidays.
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| Free Character Meet and Greet (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street 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.
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| Free Chess in the Square (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Join the Brantford Chess Club for an afternoon of recreational chess. No previous experience is required. Chess Tournaments to be held on Sunday, July 21 and Sunday, August 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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| Free Play Date in the Square (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Drop by and join the Brantford Public Library at a new time for an outdoor play date in Harmony Square! Every week we’ll be bringing giant games, bubbles and more.
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| Free Fun in the Sun with Family Gatherings (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Drop-in for crafts, physical activity, science experiments, sensory, painting and Indigenous Cultural education. No program August 5.
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| Free Fitness in the Square (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Harmony Square is teaming up with the YMCA to offer free drop-in fitness classes in the Square! No program August 5.
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| Free Roller Skate in the Square (weather permitting) |
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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. sponsored by Downtown Brantford BIA. On-site registration only. Retro Rollers skate rentals are available on-site ($10.00 per pair to rent. Debit and credit will be accepted). Sizes range from J12 to adult size 15. No program August 5.
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| Free Yoga in the Square (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Harmony Square is teaming up with Kathy Brown Yoga to bring you Yoga in the Square on Thursday mornings throughout the summer.
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| Free Movies in the Square (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free movie under the stars in Harmony Square Thursdays from July 11 to August 29 at dusk. Big thanks to all the movie sponsors! 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 one 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 at www.gofundme.com
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| Free Music in the Square (weather permitting) |
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Location: Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street Enjoy the smooth sounds of good music performed outdoors presented by TD. Every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted below, we will offer a show you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget your lawn chair.
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