Winter Registration & Event Updates (November 24, 2025 Email)

Winter Program Registration

Resident Registration: Opens Tuesday, December 2 at 8:30 AM

Non-Resident Registration: Opens Tuesday, December 9 at 8:30 AM

*Fees remain the same for both residents and non-residents.

• A PDF copy of the Winter Recreation Guide is now available for viewing, HERE.
• A PDF copy of the Winter Recreation Guide can be printed by request.
• Complete program details are available on RecDesk, HERE. Program listings on RecDesk include program descriptions, schedules and notes. To view program description, schedule, and fees, you must click the program name

Upcoming Events

Festival of Lights - Friday, December 5

Town Dock Tree Lighting - 2 Main Street, Town Dock 5:00 - 5:30 PM* Tree lit at 5:30 PM Join the Town of Penetanguishene for a Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Penetanguishene Town Dock. The Tree Lighting activities will begin at 5:00 PM with live caroling, free apple cider from World Famous Dock Lunch, and a welcoming speech by the Mayor. Following the tree lighting, community members are invited visit the arena for additional activities.

Activities at the Arena - Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (Starting at 5:30 PM) 61 Maria Street, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

The Arena will have activities for all ages, including visits with Santa, photo booths, free hot chocolate and cookies, crafts and goodies, live music, strolling carnival performers, face painting & public skating. FREE Admission.

Fun with Santa - Saturday, December 13, 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM (30-minute time slots)

Come visit the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives on Saturday, December 14th for our Fun with Santa Event. Event includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, scavenger hunt, door prizes, crafts and decorate your own cookies. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+.

Cost: $6.00 per child (guardians are free)

Registration Required: Register for your time slot HERE

Location: Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives, 13 Burke St.

SAVE THE DATE: 78th Winterama

Join the Town of Penetanguishene February 14 - 15th for the 78th Annual Winterama!

Penetanguishene Winterama, the longest running winter carnival in Ontario. A celebration of Canadian seasonality, Winterama is an opportunity to renew an interest in outdoor activity; enhance community spirit and pride through people, partnership and products; share the heritage and culture of the community and welcome families, friends and visitors alike in a seasonal celebration.

Town of Penetanguishene organized events occur from Saturday, February 14th until Sunday, February 15th. Specific details on local businesses and partners who host events and discounts will be posted in the event schedule.

How to get involved with the 78th Winterama NOW:

1. Winterama Activity Funding Request $

The Town is welcoming expressions of interest for businesses and community organizations to host interactive activities and games. Visit winterama.ca for more details on how to express interest.

2. Volunteer

It takes a community to make magic happen! The success of Winterama is not possible without dedicated volunteers. Register to volunteer HERE or visit winterama.ca for more details

Upcoming Penetanguishene 55+ Centre Events

Ugly Christmas Sweater Social – Nov 28, 11 am–12 pm

Deck the Centre Halls – Dec 3, 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Mindful Living After 55 – Dec 5, 10:30 am–12 pm

Winter Art Workshop – Dec 15, 10 am–11:30 am

Puzzle Swap Drop-In – Dec 17, 10 am–3 pm

Cookie Exchange & Social – Dec 19, 2:15 pm–3:15 pm

For full details on each event, weekly programs, and membership information visit the 55+ Page on ConnectPenetanguishene.ca or TOP.RecDesk.com

To ensure you receive all recreation communications, please add the following email addresses to your safe senders list: no-reply@recdesk.net *UPDATED

If you have any questions, please contact:

Recreation Program Contact:

Marla Bailey-Viscoff
Recreation Supervisor
mbailey@penetanguishene.ca
705-549-7453 ext. 223

Event Contact:

Cole Belcourt
Events Coordinator
cbelcourt@penetanguishene.ca
705-549-7453 ext. 252

Swimming Program Contact:

Aquatics Supervisor
aquatics@penetanguishene.ca
705-549-7453 ext. 219

55+ Centre & 55+ Program Contact:

Mariah Marchand
mmarchand@penetanguishene.ca
705-549-7453 ext. 509

Museum Program Contact:

Curator Assistant/Museum Program Coordinator

rwhittington@penetanguishene.ca

(705) 549-2150