Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

12/23/2024

🎉✨ Get ready to ring in the New Year!🎊🥳

Join us for the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration hosted by The City of Owen Sound in partnership with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce🎈

🗓 Date: Tuesday, December 31
⏰ Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre

✨ Admission is FREE! Donations are greatly appreciated at the door. 🙏

🎉 What’s Happening:

Public Skating 🥅 on both ice pads from 12:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Open Swim 🏊 at the YMCA from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fun Activities include button making, a scavenger hunt, Balloon Creations, cookie decorating, open gym time, and creative crafts! 🎨🍪
Live Music 🎶 featuring the talented Charlie Gillespie, Vaughan Coffey and Levi Wathke.
Stilt Walkers 🤹‍♂️ from Bognor Long Legs and Face Painting by Wyllowshimsies for added fun!

Plus, meet organizations focusing on youth and community engagement! 🌟

A special thank you to our sponsors:

Shannon Deckers Real Estate, GEI Consultants and Kelso Villa Retirement Residence

👉 For updates and the timing of activities, visit our New Year’s Eve website www.owensound.ca/newyearseve

Let’s celebrate the New Year together! 🎆 Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit!

12/22/2024

Free Family Fun!
Spend some time with the family at the Rec Centre from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM for the Free Public Skate sponsored by Sutton - Sound Realty Inc., Brokerage.

12/19/2024

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority has great things planned for you this Winter!

12/19/2024

Early Bird deadline is Dec 31 for Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival!

12/19/2024

January Owen Sound Tourism & Events Eblast is here!
https://conta.cc/3ZI95l6

12/19/2024

Are you following Syd from Owen Sound River District?? He made a stop at our place today!!

12/18/2024

🎄 NEW ARRIVALS JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! 🎄

🧥❄️ Hoodies, flannels, & cozy beanies, are HERE! Perfect for staying warm and stylish OS Branded Campus Crew & Tough Duck apparel this holiday season.

⚡️ Don’t wait – stock is limited! Grab the perfect gift for loved ones (or yourself!) before it’s gone!

📍 Visit Us
• 🕒 TTAG Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Rest of This Week)
• 🏒 Attack Shack: OPEN 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

🎁 Act fast and spread the cheer with these fresh styles!

12/18/2024

Early Bird tickets for Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival are a perfect way to finish off your Christmas shopping!

12/14/2024

🎉✨ Get ready to ring in the New Year!🎊🥳

Join us for the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration hosted by The City of Owen Sound in partnership with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce🎈

🗓 Date: Tuesday, December 31
⏰ Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre

✨ Admission is FREE! Donations are greatly appreciated at the door. 🙏

🎉 What’s Happening:

Public Skating 🥅 on both ice pads from 12:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Open Swim 🏊 at the YMCA from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fun Activities include button making, a scavenger hunt, Balloon Creations, cookie decorating, open gym time, and creative crafts! 🎨🍪
Live Music 🎶 featuring the talented Charlie Gillespie, Vaughan Coffey and Levi Wathke.
Stilt Walkers 🤹‍♂️ from Bognor Long Legs and Face Painting by Wyllowshimsies for added fun!

Plus, meet organizations focusing on youth and community engagement! 🌟

A special thank you to our sponsors:

Shannon Deckers Real Estate, GEI Consultants and Kelso Villa Retirement Residence

👉 For updates and the timing of activities, visit our New Year’s Eve website www.owensound.ca/newyearseve

Let’s celebrate the New Year together! 🎆 Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit!

New Year's Eve Family Celebration, Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, alcohol-free, children, youth, games, fun activities

12/04/2024

Those famous Noma Lights!

Owen Sound, Ontario in 1959. credit: Archives of Ontario

12/04/2024

A sprinkle of snow on our famous Mile Drive, paired with beautiful snow-dusted evergreens, and a dash sunshine, and you’ve got yourself the perfect scene for a winter stroll at

11/30/2024

It's small business Saturday - who's your fave? Please give them a shout-out!
Saturday

11/28/2024

🏡 2025 Home & Cottage Expo 🏡
📅 May 3 & 4 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre & JD McArthur Arena

Business registration is NOW OPEN for this exciting event featuring exhibitors, green energy displays, local marketplace vendors, outdoor vendors, workshops, and a kids' zone! 🌱👷‍♀️

Connect with contractors, designers, home improvement experts, and more. Booths are available—don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business!

Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus and The Grey-Bruce Home Builders and Trades Association.

📧 Register or sponsor at https://www.owensound.ca/recreation-culture/events-and-festivals/annual-events/home-and-cottage-expo-2025/ or scan the QR code.

As a result, residents may experience significant delays in receiving their water bill in the mail. Please note that the payment due date remains the same, regardless of if the bill is received in the mail.

11/27/2024

Your December Owen Sound Events are HERE!
https://conta.cc/3Z5xSzc

Email from City of Owen Sound Must-do events in the City of Owen Sound!   The Tom Thomson Art Gallery Current Exhibitions... The Farmers' Market The River District   So much to see and do in The River

11/21/2024

🏡 2025 Home & Cottage Expo 🏡
📅 May 3 & 4 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre & JD McArthur Arena

Business registration is NOW OPEN for this exciting event featuring exhibitors, green energy displays, local marketplace vendors, outdoor vendors, workshops, and a kids' zone! 🌱👷‍♀️

Connect with contractors, designers, home improvement experts, and more. Booths are available—don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business!

Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus and The Grey-Bruce Home Builders and Trades Association.

📧 Register or sponsor at https://www.owensound.ca/recreation-culture/events-and-festivals/annual-events/home-and-cottage-expo-2025/ or scan the QR code.

11/15/2024

It was all about hockey at Alexandra Community School today as the Waterloo Warriors enjoyed lots of Q&A moderated by Denise Reid, followed by floor hockey with the students!

Join The Warrriow tomorrow at 2pm at the Harry Lumley Bayshore/JD McArthur arena as they take on the Laurier Women’s hockey team! Tickets are $10 and available at the Attack box office or online.

Thanks Alexandra Community School.