Aquatics Centre currently closed for renovations
The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space that would address safety concerns caused by saltwater and high humidity. These renovations were deemed essential to ensure the facility could be used safely and effectively by the community. Due to unexpected recently discovered structural issues caused by saltwater and high humidity stemming from insufficiently sized HVAC equipment installed during the original construction, the renovation work is now expected to extend closure until fall 2025.
Project updates and a reopening date, once confirmed, will be provided through local media, the Town website (www.townofstmarys.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/stmarysontario) and Twitter/X (www.twitter.com/townofstmarys).
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The Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre offers a variety of free programs for parents, caregivers and children ages zero to six years. These play-based and interactive programs are a great opportunity for you and your family to explore, learn and create connections within the community.
Monday, September 1: Labour Day
Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages (@townofstmarysearlyon) for any changes to program locations or any cancellations due to inclement weather or extreme heat.
Important Information:
With the start of outdoor programming, all morning program times, with the exception of Play & Read, will be adjusted to 9:00 - 11:00 am.
Everyone attending EarlyON programs must now be registered through KEyON, a digital sign in application. Each adult attending programs will need to make their own account; children can be shared between accounts.
After creating an account online, you will be given a key fob that will be scanned each time you attend a program. This will help us track attendance and determine the best kind of programming for our community. You can also use your online account to view calendars from all EarlyON programs across Perth County.
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Play & Browse
September 22
9 - 11 am
St. Marys Community Closet at St. James Anglican Church (65 Church St. S)
Baby Time
September 8, 15, 22
12:30 - 2:30 pm
1/3 Hall Community Centre
*September 15: Super Sensory Baby Time
September 29
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Kingsway Lodge (310 Queen St. E)
*Entrance on St. George St.
Run, Jump, Climb
September 29
5 - 7 pm
2/3 Hall Community Centre
Grandparents' Day Celebration
September 2
9:00 - 11:00 am
1/3 Hall Community Centre
Play & Learn
Every Tuesday (September 9, 16, 23 & 30)
9:30 - 11:00 am & 12:30 - 2 pm
1/3 Hall Community Centre
Play & Read
Every Wednesday (September 3, 10, 17, 24)
9:30 - 10:30 am
St. Marys Public Library
*Please use entrance beside Tim Hortons, off of Queen St. E
Baby Connections
Every Wednesday (September 3, 10, 17, 24)
12:30 - 1:30 pm
1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
*Pre-registration is required for all 4 weeks via your KEyON account
Baby Time
Every Thursday (September 4, 11, 18, 25)
9:00 - 11:00 am
Milt Dunnell Field (The Flats)
Play & Learn
Every Friday (August 5, 12, 19 & 26)
9:00 - 11:00 am
Milt Dunnell Field (The Flats)
Nature Adventure
September 20
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Rotary Park (184 Station St.)
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Evening programming is returning with a special 2 hour Run, Jump, Climb! Come burn some energy while enjoying lots of gross motor activities.
This program is located in the 2/3 Hall in the Community Centre (use Entrance B)
Special Event: Grandparent’s Day Celebration
Join EarlyON & Friendship Centre friends in the 1/3 Hall at the Community Centre to celebrate Grandparents Day! There will be face painting, story time, crafts, snacks & even a magic show!
This intergenerational event is open to all! Grandparents, neighbours, friends & more!
Join us for a special Saturday morning adventure at Rotary Park!
We will have lots of self-directed activities for you to enjoy along the path and throughout the green space.
Please note: there are no washroom facilities at this location
In case of inclement weather, watch our social media and www.keyon.ca for location changes.
Join us for a Play & Learn program at the Community Closet! Check out the free items available at the closet while the children play. All are welcome to browse and ‘shop’ during this special program!
Baby Connections is a free community program that helps families develop their babies’ literacy and language skills and provides each family with a take-home kit of resources. The program has been specifically desinged for parents/caring adults and young babies, 6-12 months of age.
Pre-Registration is required through your KEyON account. To benefit fully from this program, please pre-register for all four weeks.
Play & Learn (Various locations)
Play and Learn is a play group for families with children aged zero to six years old. We provide a safe and engaging environment for children to learn through play and build connections with other families.
During the summer months, siblings over the age of 6 are welcome to attend our outdoor Play & Learn programs. We try to set up near a playground so that all interests can be met. Please know, however, that our programming will continue to be geared towards ages 0 - 6 years.
Baby Time is a group for parents of children aged 0 to 18 months to come together in a safe environment, to support each other, build relationships, take part in adult conversation and enjoy engaging children’s programming.
Play & Read (at the St. Marys Public Library - Queen Street entrance)
Play & Read is a program for families with children aged 0 to 6 years.
Activities based on favourite stories are presented for you to enjoy together.
*Please use the Queen Street entrance (next to the Tim Hortons) of the St. Marys Public Library.
Join us and the residents of Kingsway Lodge for this enjoyable intergenerational program. The program room is downstairs. Take the elevator to the lower level and the doors will open into the program room. Parking is limited, please consider walking, if possible.
Contact Us
Town of St. Marys (general contact)
Town Hall: 175 Queen Street East
Mail: P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6
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