Celebrate Recreation Month
Did you know that June is Recreation Month? See the menu below for a list of celebrations in communities across the municipality, sorted by location.
Recreation Month Activities
Recreation Day events and Recreation Month events are scheduled throughout the month of June. Details on each event are details below, by location.
- BLT Elementary School
Saturday, June 1
- Western REC Van | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.| All ages
- Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre
Thursday, June 20
- Family Bingo night | 6- 8 p.m. | Code: 00089981
- Cole Harbour Place
Sunday, June 2
- Family fun day | Cole Harbour Place | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | All ages | Bouncy Castle + crafts + Rec demonstrations
- Mini Triathlon| Cole Harbour Place | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | All ages |$30 sign-up per team
- Open Swim | Cole Harbour Place | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | All ages |$3 per person
- The Den Youth Centre
Monday, June 3 - Wednesday, June 5
Youth drop-in | 3-8 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
Monday, June 10 - Wednesday June 12
- Youth drop-in | 3-8 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 19
- Youth drop-in | 3-8 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
Monday, June 24 - Wednesday, June 26
- Youth drop-in | 3-8 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
- Emera Oval
Join us on Saturday, June 7th from 11:00am – 1:00pm for a FREE fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy!
ENJOY:
- Bouncy Castles
- Face Painting
- Cotton Candy
- Sno-cones
Plus, check out exciting demonstrations of programs and equipment, featuring
- Disc Golf
- Boccia Halifax
- Sportball
- Speed Skate NS
Come play, explore, and celebrate all things recreation – see you at the Oval!
- Gordon R Snow Community Centre
Saturday, June 1
- First tee – learn to play golf | 10 a.m. - noon | 5-14 yrs | Equipment provided
- Halifax Common Aquatic Facility
Sunday, June 23
- Pool day | noon - 4 p.m. | BBQ + games + water polo
- LeBrun Rec Centre
Friday, June 28
- Wall Pilates (drop-in) | 10-11 a.m. |18+
- Yogalates (drop-in) | 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |18+
- Musquodoboit Community Centre
Saturday, June 1
- REC Van fun | Musquodoboit Harbour Community Centre | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.| All ages
- Needham Community Centre
Saturday, June 1
- Open gym | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | All ages | Equipment provided
Tuesday, June 4
- Open gym | 4-6 p.m. | All ages | Equipment provided
Friday, June 7
Family games night | 5-7 p.m. | Board games + cards
- North Preston Community Centre
Saturday, June 1
- Try Pottery (one hour classes) | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | All ages | Call to reserve spot
- Power House Youth Centre
Monday, June 3 - Wednesday, June 5
- Youth drop-in | 3-7:30 p.m. | 13-24 yrs
Monday, June 10 - Wednesday June 12
- Youth drop-in | 3-7:30 p.m. | 13-24 yrs
Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 19
- Youth drop-in | 3-7:30 p.m. | 13-24 yrs
Monday, June 24 - Wednesday, June 26
- Youth drop-in | 3-7:30 p.m. | 13-24 yrs
- Sackville Sports Stadium
Saturday, June 1
- Art Hive | Lounge | 10 a.m.-noon |
- Free access | all day | free access to ftness centre, group fitness classes and open swims
- Youth open gym | Gymnasium | noon-12:45 p.m. | 12+ | equipment provided
- Arts & Crafts (drop-in) | Classroom | 2-3 p.m. | 8-12 yrs | Supplies provided
- DND youth drop-in | Classroom | 6:30-8 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
- Fun & games| Studio B | 2-4 p.m. | All ages | Boardgames + cards
- Open gym (drop-in) | Gymnasium | 2-3 p.m. | All ages | Equipment provided
Monday, June 3
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-5:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
Wednesday, June 5
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-5:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
- Machine Circuit Blast | Fitness centre | 5 - 6 p.m.
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-4:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
- Friday night rocks | Gymnasium| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | grades 6-8
- Night hoops | Gymnasium| 7-9 p.m. | 15-18 yrs | Basketballs provided
Saturday, June 8
- Art hive | 10 a.m.- noon | All ages | Supplies provided
- Youth open gym | Gymnasium | noon-12:45 p.m. | 12+ | Equipment provided
Sunday, June 9
- Arts & Crafts (drop-in) | Classroom | 2-3 p.m. | 8-12 yrs | Supplies provided
- DND youth drop-in | Classroom | 6:30-8 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
- Fun & games| Studio B| 2-4 p.m. | All ages | Boardgames + cards
- Open gym (drop-in) | Gymnasium | 2-3 p.m. | All ages | Equipment provided
Monday, June 10
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-4:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
Wednesday, June 12
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-5:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
- Machine circuit blast | Fitness centre | 5-6 p.m.
Thursday, June 13
- Shoulder & arms burn out | Fitness centre | 9-10 a.m.
Friday, June 14
- After school hoops | Gymnasium| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
- Friday night rocks | Gymnasium/pool| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | grades 6-8
- Night hoops | gymnasium | 7-9 p.m. | 15-18 yrs | Basketballs provided
Monday, June 17
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-5:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
Wednesday, June 19
- After school hoops | Gymnasium| 3:15-5:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
Friday, June 21
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-4:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
- Friday night rocks | Gymnasium/pool| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Grades 6-8
- Night hoops | Gymnasium| 7-9 p.m. | 15-18 yrs | Basketballs provided
Monday, June 24
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-5:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
Wednesday, June 26
- After school hoops | Gymnasium| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
Friday, June 28
- After school hoops | Gymnasium | 3:15-4:15 p.m. | 12+ | Basketballs provided
- Friday night rocks | Gymnasium/pool| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | grades 6-8
- Night hoops | Gymnasium| 7-9 p.m. | 15-18 yrs | Basketballs provided
Saturday, June 29
- Small group training demo | Fitness centre | 8-8:45 a.m.
- Shubie Park
Saturday, June 1 | 1-3 p.m. (unless noted otherwise)
Fairbanks Centre:
- Park walking tours | Tour starts at centre entrance | The Shubenacadie Canal Commission will be offering free park walking tours
- Zumba Class | Avery Room | 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Join our instructor for a free 30-minute class
- Free Yoga Class | Avery Room) | 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. | Join our instructor for a free 30-minute class | Please bring your own yoga mat
Fairbanks Centre Field events
- Welcome table | Stop by our welcome table to learn more about our recreation programs!
- Art Shine | Art Shine will be offering art activities at the tables in the field
- Rec games | Many kid-friendly games set up at the field
- Inclusion equipment demo | Learn more about and try out inclusion equipment including hippocamps and GRIT chairs
Shubie Park
- Rec & girls on board | Shubie Park| 10 a.m.- sunset. | All ages | 60 minutes of basic paddleboard instruction
- Rec day Shubie Park | 1-3 p.m. | Rain or shine | Rec games, music, explore the park and create some art
Shubie Park Pump Track
- Free Bike Repair | The Ecology Action Centre will be onsite to help with bike repairs
Trails near Fairbank Centre events
- Free Canoe & Kayak Rentals | Visit Wildwood Water Sports near the canal to try canoeing or kayaking
- Loose Parts Play | Find out what you can create with our loose parts
- Shelter Building | Stop by to learn outdoor shelter-building skills
- Spryfield Youth Centre
Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 5
- Youth drop-in | 3-7 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
Monday, June 10 and Wednesday June 12
- Youth drop-in | 3-7 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
Monday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 19
- Youth drop-in | 3-7 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
Monday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 26
- Youth drop-in | 3-7 p.m. | 13-18 yrs
- St. Mary's Boat Club
Saturday, June 8
- Free Canoe Rentals | 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Pre-registration required
Saturday, June 15
- Free Canoe Rentals | 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Pre-registration required
Saturday, June 22
- Free Canoe Rentals | 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Pre-registration required
Saturday, June 29
- Free Canoe Rentals | 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Pre-registration required
- Zatzman Sportplex
Saturday, June 1
- Dance fit class | 9:30 a.m. | Arena
- Free open swim | 7:30 - 8:50 p.m.
Open track | 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. | free use all day