It’s time to kick off Recreation and Parks month with activities and programs you can join in outdoor park spaces and inside our recreation facilities. Register for summer camps and free activities in June We’ve got archery for adults and kids, gardening exercise day, kids badminton and family pickleball sessions open for free throughout the […]
Category: Youth
Celebrate Youth Week with free activities May 1-7
We’re celebrating National Youth Week between May 1-7, 2022 with free programs for youth between 12 and 18 years old – organized by the Guelph Youth Council for youth! Register online at recenroll.ca for free! Spaces will be limited in some programs. This year’s programs are done in partnership with KidsAbility, Trees for Guelph and […]
Canadian superheroes led by real-life superheroes at the 2014 Guelph Community Santa Parade
DGBA press release. 2014 Guelph Community Santa Parade Event Date: Sunday November 16th Location: Downtown Guelph Admission: Free Canadian superheroes highlighted at the newly extended 2014 Guelph Community Santa Parade Canadian superheroes, cowboys and lots of elves will captivate the crowds in Downtown Guelph at the annual Community Santa Parade. Taking place on Sunday 16th November at 1.30pm, the […]
King George School playground – needs your help!
A shout out from King George School. The playscape at King George School is going to get new play equipment and several other elements before school starts, courtesy of the hard work of the parents on the Greening & Grounds Committee. But these tired parents need help! We would love neighbours with some free time […]
Family-friendly movies kick off summer season in Market Square
Press release. On Friday, July 4, the City of Guelph will kick off its free summer entertainment and activities program in Market Square with a showing of ‘Up’—Disney’s award-winning animated feature film. The summer movie lineup, sponsored by Meridian Credit Union, also includes: · Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark – Friday, July […]
Help Celebrate GPL's Paperbag Princess Day on May 1st!
Library press release. Who loves Robert Munsch books? The Guelph Public Library sure does! Home to Munsch’s infamous Paperbag Princess, the GPL will be hosting a city-wide “Paperbag Princess” Day on Thursday, May 1st 2014. With her hair a mess and crown slightly skewed, the paperbag princess is a recognizable by everyone in the world […]
New speed limits for Guelph elementary schools
Press release. Starting in April, the City of Guelph is implementing reduced speed limits in elementary school zones across the city. “School zones are busy places, especially in the morning and afternoon when children are walking to and from school,” said Mayor Karen Farbridge. “The new lower speed limits will help make it safer for […]
Riverside Park Skating Rink
Just received a note from the good folks who look after the skating rink in Riverside Park. Ice rink is in great shape and is expected to be open all of March Break. Come on down and have fun they say. What a great neighbourhood. ian
Downtown Guelph Black History Month Event
From the Downtown Guelph Business Association. On Wednesday, February 19th, between 11:00 -1:00 you are invited to a phenomenal Downtown Guelph Black History Month Event at Old Quebec Street Shoppes that you will not want to miss. Featuring: ·Paul Harpley who designed the African Savanna at the Toronto Zoo and other staff from the Toronto […]
Live Free so children in our community can Live Free of Hunger
The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is kicking off year six of the Live Free Campaign, and hope you will choose to help local kids Live Free from hunger! MPP Ted Arnott, confirmed with us yesterday at the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Breakfast, that he is indeed planning to Live Free with […]