Recreation offers many drop-in, free or low cost programs such as Open Gyms, Free Skating, Emera Oval activities and recreation programs. For more information please call your local recreation centre.
Free activities at the Emera Oval
Emera Oval
Get outside on the Emera Oval year-round! In-line skating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. How great is that?
View a full list of Emera Oval activities and equipment.
Equipment Rentals at Recreation Centres
We offer free equipment rentals all year round from our recreation centres.Â
View a full list of equipment rentals.
Free and low cost programs
Call your local recreation centre for more details or visit halifax.ca/myREC.Â
| Program | Age | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Open Gym | 5-12 yrs | Mon, Wed, Fri 3:30-5p.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-18 yrs | Tues, Thurs 3:30-5p.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Youth Meditation | 14-18 yrs | Tues, Thurs 11:45a.m.-12:45p.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Nordic Walking | 20+ yrs | Tues, Fri 10-11:30 a.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Preschool Open Gym | 6m-5 yrs | Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Adult Open Gym | 20-60+ yrs | Tuesday 8-10p.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Seniors Open Gym (Pickleball) | 55+ yrs | Wednesday 9:30-11:30a.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Youth Drop | 14-18 yrs | Mon-Fri 11:45a.m.-12:45p.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Senior Time | 55+ yrs | Wednesday 1-3p.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Indoor Walking (Gym) | 20+ yrs | Wed, Thurs 11:45a.m.-12:45p.m. |
BHPCC | Free |
| Exercise Bikes | 12+ yrs | Everyday during open hours | BHPCC | Free |
| Snowshoe borrowing program | All ages | Everyday during open hours | BHPCC | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Night | 10-15 yrs | Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
BLT Senior Elementary | Free |
| Open Gym | All Ages | Saturday 2-4 p.m. |
BLT Senior Elementary | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Open Gym | All Ages | Wednesday 6:45-8p.m. |
Cole Harbour District High School | Free |
| Youth Basketball | 12-18 yrs | Wednesday 8-9:30p.m. |
Cole Harbour District High School | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-18 yrs | Friday 8-9:30p.m. |
Astral Drive Junior High | Free |
| Family Open Gym | All Ages | Saturday 10a.m.-12p.m. |
Astral Drive Junior High | Free |
| Youth Basketball Drop-In | 12-18 | Saturday 12-1p.m. |
Astral Drive Junior High | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdance | 9+ yrs | Monday, 7-8 p.m. | Dartmouth North Community Centre | Free |
| Kung Fu Drop In | 12+ yrs | Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. | Dartmouth North Community Centre | Free |
| African Drumming | 6-12 yrs | Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. | Dartmouth North Community Centre | Free |
| African Drumming | 12-24 yrs | Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. | Dartmouth North Community Centre | Free |
| Basketball | 8-12 yrs | Thursday, 6-7 p.m. | John Martin Junior High School | Free |
| Basketball | 12-18 yrs | Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. | John Martin Junior High School | Free |
| Basketball | 12-18 yrs | Friday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | John Martin Junior High School | Free |
| Basketball | 8-12 yrs | Friday, 6-7 p.m. | Prince Andrew High School | Free |
| Basketball | 13-18 yrs | Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Prince Andrew High School | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot | 1-5 yrs | Friday 8:30-11a.m. |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Yoga | Adult | Tuesday 7-8p.m. |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Basketball | Adult | Wednesday 8-10p.m. |
Islandview High School | $5 |
| Yoga | Adult | Sunday 7-8p.m. |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Yoga HIIT | Adult | Thursday 7:30-8:15p.m. |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Pickleball | Adult | Sunday 12-2p.m. |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $3 |
| Youth Night | 12-16 yrs | Friday 6-9p.m. |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | Free |
| Family Open Gym | All Ages | Sunday 2-4p.m. |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | Free |
| Open Gym | 5-8 yrs | Friday 6-7:30p.m. |
South Woodside Community Centre | Free |
| Open Gym | 9-12 yrs | Friday 7:30-9p.m. |
South Woodside Community Centre | Free |
| Youth Basketball | 14-18 yrs | Friday 6-8 p.m. |
Island View High School | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Walking Club | Adult/Senior | Monday 8am-9am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Walking Club | Adult/Senior | Wednesday 8am-9am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Walking Club | Adult/Senior | Friday 8am-10am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| After School Open Gym (adult must attend) | 5-12 yrs | Monday 2pm-3:30pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| After School Open Gym (adult must attend) | 5-12 yrs | Thursday 2pm-3:30pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-17 yrs | Monday 3:30pm-5pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-17 yrs | Thursday 3:30pm-5pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-17 yrs | Friday 5pm-7pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Parent & Tot Playgroup | 0-5 yrs | Monday 9:30am-11:30am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | $3 |
| Parent & Tot Open Gym | 0-5 yrs | Wednesday 9:30am-11:30am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Open Gym | 18+ | Tuesday 8am-10am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-In Pickleball | 18+ | Tuesday 8am-11am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-In Pickleball | 18+ | Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | $2 |
| Adult Open Gym | 18+ | Thursday 8am-10am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-In Pickleball | 18+ | Thursday 8am-11am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Open Gym (No Pickleball) | 18+ | Friday 7pm-9pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Programs | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Gym | 10-15 yrs | Tuesdays 8-9 p.m. |
St. Catherine's School | Free |
| Fun Zone | 6-8 yrs | Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. |
Bayers Road Centre | Free |
| Tween Zone | 9-13 yrs | Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. |
Bayers Road Centre | Free |
| Duplicate Bridge | 55+ | Sundays 1-4 p.m. |
Bayers Road Centre | $4 |
| Open Gym | All ages | Sundays 1:30-3p.m. |
Citadel Community Centre | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Gym- Elementary School | 6-12 yrs | Monday 6:30-8pm |
Musquodboit Valley Education Centre | Free |
| Open Gym - Senior and Junior High | 12-18 yrs | Tuesday 7-9pm |
Musquodoboit Rural High School | Free |
| Open Gym - Youth and Adult | 12-99 yrs | Friday 7-9pm |
Musquodoboit Rural High School | Free |
| Fit and Fab - Girls Only | 11-15yrs | Wednesday 3-5pm |
Musquodboit Valley Education Centre | Free |
| Fitness Centre | 14-99 yrs | Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30-9pm |
Musquodobit Rural High School | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Gym - Family | All Ages | Saturday 1-3pm |
A.J. Smeltzer Junior High School | Free |
| Open Gym - Family | All Ages | Friday 6:30-8:30pm |
Harry R Hamilton Elementary School | Free |
| Friday Night Rocks | Grades 6-8 | Fridays 6:30-9pm |
Sackville Sports Stadium Rec Zone/Pool | Free |
| Play & Splash | Up to age 5 and caregivers | Mon,Wed,Fri 9-11am |
Sackville Sports Stadium Rec Zone | Free |
| Art Hive | All ages | Wednesdays 4-6pm |
Sackville Sports Stadium - Party Lounge | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair Yoga | 16+ | Wednesdays & Fridays 2-3 p.m. |
Sheet Harbour Recreation Office | $5 Adult, $4 Senior |
| Gentle Yoga | 16+ | Wednesdays 2:50-1:50 p.m. |
Sheet Harbour Recreation Office | $5 Adult, $4 Senior |
| Parent & Tot Open Gym | 18Month+ | Mondays 5 p.m. |
Duncan MacMillan High School | Free |
| Open Gym | 10+ | Mondays 7 p.m. |
Duncan MacMillan High School | Free |
| Open Gym | 10+ | Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. |
Duncan MacMillan High School | Free |
| Open Gym | All ages | Fridays 6 p.m. |
Duncan MacMillan High School | Free |
| Happy Heart Celebration | 1+ | February 13 3:30 p.m. |
Sheet Harbour Public Library | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth After School Drop In | 10-14 yrs | Mon,Wed,Fri 3:30pm-5:30pm |
Capt Spry Community Centre | Free |
| Rockingtone Drop In - Open Gym | 7-16 yrs | Tuesday 6pm-9pm |
Rockingstone Elementary | Free |
| Open Gym - Family | All Ages | Saturday 1:30pm-3pm |
Central Spryfield Elementary | Free |