Baby Time
December 1,8,15 & 22
12:30 - 2:30 pm
1/3 Hall Community Centre
Run, Jump, Climb
December 15
5:00 - 7:00 pm
2/3 Hall Community Centre
Santa's Science Workshop
December 15
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room, Friendship Centre
EarlyON Centre
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.
News & Updates
Program Cancellations & Location Changes/Disruptions
December 25 - January 2: All EarlyON programs will be closed for the Holiday break. Regular programming will resume Monday January 5, 2026
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.
KEyON
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.
Weekly schedule
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Play & Learn
Every Tuesday (December 2,9,16 & 23)
9:30 - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall Community Centre
Play & Skate
Every Tuesday (December 2,9,16 & 23)
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Blue Rink & 1/3 Hall Community Centre
Play & Read
Every Wednesday (December 3,10,17)
9:30 - 10:30 am
St. Marys Public Library
*Please use entrance beside Tim Hortons, off of Queen St. E
December 24
9:00 - 10:00 am
St. Marys Public Library
*Please use entrance beside Tim Hortons, off of Queen St. E
Holiday Storytime
December 3
12:30 - 1:30 pm
1/3 Hall, Community Centre
Festive Creative Kids
December 17
12:30 - 2:00 pm
1/3 Hall, Community Centre
Baby Time
Thursdays (December 4,11 & 18)
9:30 - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall, Community Centre
Play & Learn
Every Friday (December 5,12 &19)
9:30 - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall, Community Centre
Holidays Around the World
December 13
9:30 am - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall, Community Centre
In person program descriptions
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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.
Get ready to imagine, create and celebrate during this fun holiday inspired creative program where children can make some lovely keepsakes and explore their creativity in open-ended art experiences!
*Please wear clothing that can get messy!
Pack your (imaginary) suitcase and join us as we travel the globe to discover how different cultures celebrate the holiday season! We will explore festive traditions from around the world at this engaging Saturday morning program!
From Nov. 24 - Dec. 13, we will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items and new toys.
During this time frame, families are welcome to drop donations off during any program held at the PRC. Items will be available for families to browse through during all programs. If you see something you could use this holiday season, please help yourself. If you would like to arrange a time to browse in private, please contact us.
All remaining items will be donated to those in need within the community.
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.
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.
Play & Skate is a program for you and your child to enjoy some ice time together.
Please sign in to the program in the 1/3 Hall prior to going to the Blue Rink to skate.
You are welcome to enjoy the full Play & Learn program available in the 1/3 Hall anytime during the duration of the program. You’re welcome to come for solely for skating or playing or enjoy both!
Friendly Reminders:
- Everyone under the age of 16 must wear a helmet
- No hockey sticks or pucks
- Strollers and pushers ARE allowed. We have a limited number of skate aids available for use.
- No shoes/boots are to be worn on the ice
Come out to burn some energy before bedtime!
The 2/3 Hall will be set up with lots of fun gross motor activities for you and your child to enjoy.
Come in Entrance B, down the stairs and into the Hall for lots of fun!
Indoor shoes are a great idea for this program.
Come explore the science of the season! During this hands-on holiday program, you and your child will be able to experiment with festive activities that will help to make the holidays even more exciting!
*Please wear clothing that can get messy!
Contact Us
Town of St. Marys (general contact)
Town Hall: 175 Queen Street East
Mail: P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6