The City of Owen Sound is hosting the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration in partnership with the YMCA Bruce Grey Owen Sound at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, on Friday, Dec. 31, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Open skate – both ice pads

• 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Open swim – YMCA pool

• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Groove Dancing – with Tyler Boyle

• 2:00 p.m.

Tech Toys – shared by the Library

• 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In addition, all are invited to build and race Cub Cars with Scouts Canada, decorate cookies, and create fun crafts.

Grab your friends and family and strike a New Years pose in the photo booth, be dazzled by Edward the Juggler, or take home a balloon creation by Petunia the Clown.

The first 300 kids receive a coupon for one medium pizza at Pizza Hut and one voucher for an Owen Sound Attack game.

Please visit the New Year’s Eve website for the timing of activities and updates.

Quick Facts: 

• The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre is located at 700 10th St. E, Owen Sound
• The YMCA has bather capacity limits – a wait may be required
• The JMRRC is a nut-aware facility

source: media release, City of Owen Sound