Recreation Programs

The Town of Gravenhurst is home to a wide range of recreational, arts and cultural programs for youth, adults and seniors. Some opportunities are offered directly by the Town and others by wonderful organizations in our area. Check out the Town of Gravenhurst programs below or visit our community page to find out about other great, local activities. For even more experiences head over to our tourism site Visit Gravenhurst.

Family & Youth Programs

Public Skating

Public Skating takes place at the Graeme Murray Arena in the Centennial Centre. September through April. Fee is $2 at the door. Please check our community calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.

Community Trailblazers

Explore beautiful trails, stay active, and immerse yourself in nature while making new friends in your community. All Ages

Select Sundays 3:30-4:30 pm
FREE!

Drop-ins welcome, but we encourage you to register for planning purposes. Click here for the list of trails and locations!

NEW! Family Backyard Games

Looking to extend the fun after Public skating? Join "Family Backyard Games" for all ages! Enjoy quality family time with fun activities like cornhole, spike ball, and ladder toss. At least one adult family member is required to participate and supervise kids 10 and younger. Rotate through games, learn new skills, and bond with loved ones and new friends in a friendly environment. Perfect for family fun and active play!
Sundays 2-3 pm (September 8-Dec. 29) on days when there is Public Skating
FREE - DROP-IN!

Cooking Programs for Kids

Learn essential kitchen skills and healthy habits!
Mini Chefs in Training (Ages 4-6) 10-10:45 am
Kids’ Kitchen Adventures (Ages 7-9) 11 am-12 pm

Sundays October 20 to November 24
$90

REGISTER NOW!

Improv Playground

Gaming with a difference! Gets kids out of their heads and into loads of laughter. Join today!

Ages 9-12

Wednesdays 6-7 pm
October 2 to November 13
$80

REGISTER NOW!

Parent & Tot Gym Stars

Develop balance, coordination, and flexibility through simple exercises and playful activities.

Ages 3-5

Mondays 5-6 pm
September 30-Nov 25 (no session Oct 14)

REGISTER NOW!

FitKids Challenge

This is an action-packed program that gets kids moving with exciting obstacle courses, relay races, and fun fitness activities.

Ages 6-8

Mondays 6:15-7 pm
September 30-Nov 25 (no session Oct 14)

REGISTER NOW!

Adult Programs

Cornhole

Do you know what 'airmail' is? What about a 'jumper'? Looks like you need to come out and play the fan-favourite of lawn sports, Cornhole! Although BBQ season may be nearing the end, it's never too early to prepare for next season! Sign up for casual fun Thursday nights this Fall. New and experienced players welcome.
Thursdays 7:30-9 pm (September 5-December 19)
REGISTER NOW!

Speed Meet & Mingle

Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, network professionally, or simply enjoy meeting new people, Speed Meet and Mingle offers a dynamic and enjoyable experience for everyone. Join us for a night of fast-paced fun and new connections! Ages 19+

Trillium Court | Gravenhurst Opera House

Thursday, October 3
Thursday, November 7
Thursday, December 12
7 pm - 9 pm

FREE Drop in!

Register for all programs

Registration for a recreation program at the Town of Gravenhurst is easy!

Please register with one of the following methods:

ONLINE
Online registration is convenient and user friendly. We use a registration system called ActiveNet and it only takes a few moments to set yourself up. Once your account is created and activated, you will be able to register for programs and view receipts from previous programs. Please note that as a parent/guardian of a household, you will need to create an account for yourself first, then you will be able to create one for your child.
Create your account
Log on to your account

If you need assistance with any of this process, please use the information at the top of the page to contact us.

IN PERSON
Drop off completed registration form (PDF) at the Centennial Centre – Recreation Department Office. In person registrations are available during office hours.

The total fee is due at the time of registration. Payments may be made by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard or cheque (payable to the Town of Gravenhurst).

Our priorities are safety and communication. Sometimes unexpected events necessitate that a program or service must be moved, postponed or cancelled outright. In those circumstances we will post the relevant information as soon as it is available. Every effort will be made to make up the affected missed classes if possible.

During bad weather days, decisions whether programs will be running or not will be made by 3 hours in advance of the program start time and the information posted. The Town will make every attempt to list all current emergency or unexpected cancellations or closures for Town of Gravenhurst programs and events. However, we cannot guarantee that a cancelled program will be listed here. All Town of Gravenhurst programming may be subject to change. Please use your own best judgment to assess local road conditions before venturing out.

Summer Programs

March Break

The Town of Gravenhurst, Gravenhurst Public Library, EarlyON, Gravenhurst YMCA, and the Muskoka Discovery Centre team up to offer a great week full of activities for all ages. See you in 2025!

Swimming Lessons

There is something special about learning to swim in a lake! The Town of Gravenhurst offers Lifesaving Society swimming lessons. Program scheduling is based on the availability of instructors and registration numbers. Registration closed for the season.

Community Gardens

A community garden is a public space where individuals and families learn how to grow their own vegetables in a caring and supportive manner. Join your neighbours and plan an edible garden on the grounds at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. No gardening experience necessary. Program full for this season.

Contact Us

Town of Gravenhurst Recreation
T. 705-687-3412
Recreation@Gravenhurst.ca