Oshawa Celebrates
Thank you!
Thank you to all staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors and entertainment for their help in making this year's event special!
Start 2025 with us!
This free event includes free skating, free swimming, free ticketed magic shows in the Library, live entertainment, a zoo, dinosaurs and crafts!
Help us kick off the New Year!
You don't want to miss this free family-friendly event!
Date: December 31, 2024
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
Location: Delpark Homes Centre -1661 Harmony Rd. N.
Please note: The Delpark Homes Centre main reception, the OSCC55+, the fitness centre and the track will not be available. We are also unable to process registrations, rentals or memberships during the event.
![people on a stage with lights dancing](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/CTA_two_col-_Main_Stage.png)
Activities and Entertainment
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Inflatable Amusements
8:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Countdown
![Oshawa Public Library logo and a smiling man in a red and white vest with a black top hat](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/CTA_two_col_OPL_Magician.png)
Magician Owen Anderson Showtimes:
6:15 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
There are 75 tickets per show.
![chameleon, dinosaur bones and the word Fun](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/CTA_three_col-_GYM.png)
![centennial wishes, birch trees with tags, Movie, Theatre seating](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/CTA_three_col-_Leisure_Room_rev.png)
![two smiling young people in front o+f a purple shimmery background with a sign Oshawa Celebreates 100](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/CTA_three_col_Shimmer_Wall.png)
![Buttons, a button making machine and DIY signs](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/CTA_three_col-_buttons.png)
![sand play, tanagram play, water play activities](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/CTA_three_col_Sensory_Rm.png)
Swimming
Wristbands provided by the pool for each swim time.![Busy swim at an indoor pool Busy swim at an indoor pool](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/Swim-insert.jpg)
Regular admission standards and ratios will be in place.
To avoid disappointment, please read the swim admission standards below.
Swimmers who have earned their Oshawa Swim Test card must show their card or they will be issued the appropriate wristband instead of a green wristband.
Swim Schedule:
- 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Quick reference for pool admission requirements: (full details below)
![Swim Admission Standards chart Swim Admission Standards chart](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/swim-admission-standards.jpg)
Swim Admission Standards
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Skating
Wristbands are available for each arena/pad at their entrance doors.
![people skating indoors people skating indoors](/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/resources/Images/Oshawa-Celebrates/Skating-insert.jpg)
Children 5 years and younger must wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet on the ice.
All skaters are strongly encouraged to wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet.
Do not be disappointed, read the rules below before attending.
Skating Schedule:
Arena/Pad | Time 1 | Time 2 |
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1 | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
3 | 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
4 | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Skate Rules - Event Specific |
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The following applies to the use of skating aids, accessibility strollers, wheelchairs and ice sledges: |
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Skate sharpening and rental services
BNC Pro-Shop is located in Arena/Pad 1 left of the entrance doors. They offer:
- Skate sharpening $10 per pair Skate rental $10 per pair
- A waiver must be completed at the time of rental by an adult or guardian who is 18 years of age.
If you have questions or require more information, please contact BNC Pro Shop directly at: 416-560-1104.