Recreation Programs and Activities

Recreation Programs

The Municipality of Dysart et al offers a variety of programs and drop-in activities for all ages. Recreation programs are a great way to get active, meet people and have fun!

Create your account and password on-line to register for programs. Due to Covid-19 all programs, including drop-in programs require preregistration.

Jolly Jog

Dig through your closets and find your festive holiday attire! The Jolly Jog is a family friendly event designed to get you in the holiday spirit.

You have the option to walk, jog, run the route. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing may even be an option if the weather permits.

There will be three route options ranging from approximately 1. 5 km - 5 km in distance. Please wear appropriate attire and footwear for the conditions. The weather will determine the ground cover on the routes.

Cash donations for the Haliburton County Food Bank are appreciated, but not necessary for participation.

Meet outside at the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Event begins at 10:00 am.

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Ball Hockey

Youth ball hockey is one of our most popular programs. Registration will open the first week of March.

Registration information

Highlands Track & Field

Visit the Highlands Track & Field page to learn more.

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Youth Soccer

Haliburton Grassroots Athletics is an all inclusive youth league that celebrates group play, sportsmanship and all the lessons that the great sport of soccer can each our youth, both on the pitch and off.

Registration for youth soccer will open on February 24 at 9 am. Please note, registration is on a first come first served basis. Payment must be received in full to reserve your spot.

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Summer Programs

The 2025 programs will be announced soon.

Kids Zone

11am - 1pm

Every Tuesday (during the Farmers' Market) from July 8 - August 29, 2025

Gaga Ball

10:30am - 11:15am

July 7, 21, August 10, 24, 2025

Disc Golf (Beginners)

10:30am - 11:15am

July 14, 28, August 17, 31, 2025

For all programs, please pre-register with Alyssa Sisson at 705-457-1740 x. 662 or email asisson@dysartetal.ca.

Meet at the Haliburton Welcome Centre (7 York Street, Haliburton, ON K0M 2K0).

Women's Soccer

Play like a bunch of girls! Haliburton Ladies Soccer is happening again this year! If you're in the area and would like to play footie, sign up today. All levels are welcome! Games Sundays at 5pm. We recommend that you show up 15 minutes early to warm-up and get your cleats on.

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Adult Only-Skating

$2.00 per person
CSA approved helmets strongly recommended
Must be at least 16 years of age
No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates

For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar.

Parent and Tot Skate

An opportunity for parents/guardians to help young children develop their skating skills.

Children must be five (5) years of age or younger and accompanied by an adult (up to 3 children per adult).

Parents are not allowed to carry youth while on the ice surface
Children must wear a CSA approved helmet. Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
Non person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates.

Public Skating

$2.00 per person
CSA approved helmets strongly recommended
No person shall be permitted on the ice surface without skates
Youth 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Parents are not allowed to carry youth while on the ice surface
Tag, chase or reckless behaviours are not permitted
No food or drinks allowed on the ice surface, players benches or penalty boxes
Hockey gear, other than helmets and gloves are not permitted during public skating
Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted during public skating

Most Sundays 11:00 am - 12:20 pm*

For an up-to-date schedule of all our public skating programs, visit our community events calendar.

*During minor hockey tournaments, there will be no public skating or public skating will occur later in the day.

Stick and Puck

Stick and Puck is available at the A.J. LaRue Arena.

For those of you looking to improve on your stick handling skills, this skate is for you. This is not a shinny time. The skate is specifically offered to allow for the use of sticks and pucks while skating around.

This skate is designed for those 16+.

There will be no goalies and playing hockey is not permitted.

Helmets are strongly recommended.

The cost is $2.00 per person.

Shinny

Full equipment must be worn. A properly fitting CSA approved helmet must be worn by all skaters. Slap shots and body contact are not permitted.

$5.00 per person.

Sensory Public Skate

During the sensory skate we will reduce noise in the facility, turn off the music and dim the lighting to create a calmer atmosphere on the ice.