Recreation Month

The words "REC MONTH 2024 - celebrate with free activities June 1-30" on a dark blue background with party streamers and bright, colour circle designs.

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

Saturday, June 1

  • Demo day | Emera Oval | noon-3 p.m. | all ages | Sport Ball + Sensory activities + salsa dancing + pickleball
  • Family fun fair| Emera Oval | noon-3 p.m. | all ages | Attractions + activities + food stations

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

Sunday, June 2

  • 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.

Friday, June 7

  • 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