Oshawa Celebrates
Celebrate the New Year with us!
Thank you to all staff, volunteers, performers and our sponsors for making this a successful event this year!
Our guests were treated to free skating, swimming, live entertainment, a petting zoo, murals and crafts!
We wish you all a happy and prosperous 2023!
Did you take a selfie with your family enjoying Oshawa Celebrates?
If you share it with us using #Oshevents and tag us by January 2, 11:59 p.m. on:
/culturecountsoshawa or,
@cityofoshawa
We will enter your name into our randomizer draw for a chance to win a prize pack of Oshawa swag and a $50 gift certificate to a downtown business. We will notify you through the app by January 9, 2023. Prize must be picked up by January 15, 2023 or a new winner will be chosen.

Pad 2
6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Music, jumping castles and games
6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Interactive Entertainment
7:15 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mega Magic Illusions
8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Interactive Entertainment
8:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. Counting down with Terry Johnson and dignitaries

In the Gym:
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Zoo to You
Button Making
Pad 2:
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Jumping castles, axe throwing and shoot-out game
Leisure Room:
6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Colouring murals and movie shorts
Activity Room 4:
6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Photo station and resolution trees

The Oshawa Public presents: Magician Owen Anderson! Tickets are free and limited to 75 per show. They will be available outside the Library door at the event. Tickets go fast, be sure to get yours early.
Showtimes:
7:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m.

Swims have limits on the number of participants. Wristbands will be handed out by the pool for each swim.
Swim Times:
6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Swim tests will not be performed during this event.
Due to the volume of guests at this event, we are not able to look up Swim Test passes. Swimmers who have earned their Oshawa Swim Test card must show it to be issued a their appropriate wristband.
Main reception is open for the event to assist with event logistics; they will not be processing registrations, rentals or memberships during the event.
All Regular Admission Standards will be in place. (See below for Standards)

Skates have a limit on the number of participants allowed on the ice at one time. Wristbands will be provided at each pad for the skates.
Pad 1
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pad 3
6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pad 4
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Skaters 5 years and younger must wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet.
All skaters are strongly encouraged to wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet.
Main reception is open for the event to assist with event logistics; they will not be processing registrations, rentals or memberships during the event.
All regular skating admission rules will be in place. (See below for rules)
Event Specific Swimming Admission Standards |
Due to the volume of patrons attending this event, swim tests will not be performed and those who possess a City of Oshawa Swim Test card will be required to show proof. We are unable to look up swim tests at this event. Age Admission Standards:
Other:
Understanding the whistle sounds:
Lazy River:Those 18 years of age and older and children who have completed the facility swim test (with a green wristband) are permitted in the lazy river.
Slide Rules:
For more information and admission standards, please refer to the Aquatic webpage: |
Event Specific Skating Admission Standards |
General rules
The following are not permitted at any time:
The following applies to the use of skating aids, accessibility strollers, wheelchairs and ice sledges:
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Sponsors:
Partners: