The City of Owen Sound, in partnership with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, will be hosting the annual family-focused New Year’s Eve party at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, beginning at 4:00 PM on Monday, December 31st, with activities for all, especially up to age 12. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Activities include swimming, skating, playtime in the gym, entertainment by Klash the Clown, a dance zone, cookie decorating, games, crafts, and an area to decorate wooden cars, then race them down the Scouts’ racetrack. The evening celebrations will conclude with a countdown and massive balloon drop at 6:30 PM. Just prior to the balloon drop, Big Brothers Big Sisters Owen Sound will pull the winning ticket in their WestJet Holiday Raffle, for two flights to anywhere in the world WestJet flies. To find out where raffle tickets can be purchased, and for a full schedule of the evening’s events, visit OwenSound.ca/NewYearsEve.

Food will be available for purchase at the New Year’s Eve event, and proceeds will support the Owen Sound Skating Club. Sisters Café will also be open, offering festive ‘mocktails’ for the alcohol-free celebrations. This event is generously supported by Nicol Insurance, Elston Watt Barristers & Solicitors, and All Things T. Please remember the Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre is a Nut-Aware Facility. Please avoid bringing nuts or nut products into the building. Parents must accompany children in the pool and gymnasium.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound