Book skating, sports, arts, or playground birthday parties online in ActiveNet! 
All Birthday Parties can be booked like registered programs. The schedule for parties will be released along with program registration dates. Visit the Health and Active Living Guide page for registration details.

Birthday party packages follow program registration dates. All birthday party bookings are final. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless the Town cancels a booking due to facility closures, emergencies, or circumstances beyond control. The renter will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to reschedule (subject to availability).

Party organizers are responsible for decorations, food, birthday cake, dishes and utensils. Participants should bring indoor shoes.

Final numbers of participants and adults are due at least two weeks before the party date. Siblings count towards the number of participants.

Birthday Party Package Options

Our party packages are two hours long and geared towards children ages five to 12. Explore the package options below for details on pricing, locations, available times, and more. 

A $20 non-resident surcharge is applicable to all Birthday Party Packages.

Sports and Fun | $170.20 (+hst)

Enjoy two hours of staff assistance, starting with one hour of exciting activities in the gymnasium and followed by an hour in the party room for cake, gifts, and party time.

Our team can lead a variety of gymnasium activities, including popular sports like floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. We also offer fun games like parachute activities, musical chairs, and other favourites your child enjoy.

The Recreation Coordinator will contact you one week before the party to discuss any specific games or activities you'd like to include, ensuring the day is tailored to your preferences.

Bouldering Wall (optional add-on): Take the excitement to the next level with access to the bouldering wall (only available at the Ross Family Complex with this package). For added safety, an extra staff member is required at an additional fee of $56.60 including HST.

Arts and Crafts | $182.30 (+hst)

Enjoy two hours of dedicated staff assistance to make your child’s birthday memorable! Our team will lead one hour of engaging, birthday-inspired arts and crafts, followed by an hour of help with cake, gifts, and party activities.

Choose from a variety of fun, age-appropriate crafts, such as decorating a cardboard cake, creating crowns, and designing themed art. Crafts are designed to be simple and enjoyable for all, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. 

One week before the party, the Recreation Coordinator will reach out to discuss any specific themes or craft requests you may have to make this celebration uniquely yours.

Locations and Times

Dates and times are subject to availability. 

Birthday Party Packages are not available at the Harvest Hills Activity Centre in July and August.

Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP)

  • Sundays from 11 to 1 p.m. (Public and Social Services Pod for 2 hours and Gym C for the first hour) 
  • Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Health Services Pod for 2 hours and Gym C for the first hour) 

 

Program Room Capacities: 29 in the Health Services Pod and 50 in the Social Services Pod

Ross Family Complex (ROSS) 

  • Saturdays from 10 to 12 noon (Senior Room and Gym for 2 hours) 
  • Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. (Senior Room and Gym for 2 hours) 

Program Room Capacity: 24

Harvest Hills Activity Centre (HHAC)

  • Saturdays from 12 to 2 p.m. (Activity Room and Gym for 2 hours) 
  • Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. (Activity Room and Gym for 2 hours) 

Program Room Capacity: 45

Book a Birthday Party

Aquatic | $402.20 Lap Pool (+hst) | $276.10 Learning Pool (+hst)

Enjoy a two-hour party experience, including one hour in the lap or leisure pool followed by one hour in the party room. Staff will be available throughout to help ensure your party runs smoothly from start to finish.

Location and Times

Exclusive access to the party room for the two-hour timeslot. Dates and times are subject to availability.

Health and Active Living Plaza

  • Available Saturdays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 4:45 to 6:45 p.m.

Program Room Capacities: 29 in the Health Services Pod and 50 in the Public and Social Services Pod

Book an Aquatic Birthday Party

Indoor Playground | $294.80 (+hst)

Your party will have two hours of exclusive use of our dynamic indoor playground along with access to a party room. Enjoy two hours of staff assistance to ensure your party runs smoothly from start to finish. 

Adult supervision is required during playground play. Town staff are on-site to provide supplemental support, but do not replace the responsibility of and adult supervisor.

Location and Times

Exclusive access to the indoor playground and the party room for the two-hour timeslot. Dates and times are subject to availability.

Health and Active Living Plaza 

  • Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. (Public and Social Services Pod and Playground for 2 hours)

  • Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. (Public and Social Services Pod and Playground for 2 hours)

  • Sundays from 5 to 7p.m. (Public and Social Services Pod and Playground for 2 hours)

 

Program Room Capacities: 29 in the Health Services Pod

Book a Birthday Party

Skating | $266 (+hst)

Enjoy 50 minutes of private ice time and a two-hour room rental in Canada Hall A or B for cake, gifts, and more. The hall will be ready with tables and chairs, and our team will handle set-up and clean-up so you can focus on having fun.

Parental supervision is required as no staff assistance is provided. To make your event even more special, feel free to bring your own decorations to personalize the party room.

The Recreation Coordinator will contact you one week before your event to confirm details and answer any additional questions. Get ready to lace up and enjoy a fantastic skating celebration!

Location and Times

Exclusive access to Canada Hall B (capacity 96) for the two hour timeslot as well as 50 minutes of exclusive ice time. Dates and times are subject to availability.

  • East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
    • Available on Saturdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The ice booking is from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. and the room booking is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Book a Birthday Party

If you are interested in renting a facility space without a party package, please find more information on our Facilities and Rentals page.

What's Included in the Party Packages

Rental Information

  • Renters are permitted 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after their scheduled party time for decorating and clean-up.
  • Table and chair set-up and clean-up are included with each party package.
  • Speakers, tea kettles, coffee urns, dishes, plates, and utensils are not provided at our facilities.
  • Piñatas are permitted in the party room only.

 

Not permitted

The following items are not permitted:

  • Inflatables or bouncy castles
  • Open flames
  • Confetti/glitter
  • Tape or adhesives that may damage drywall or walls

 

Birthday Party Leader

Staff-led party packages can accommodate up to 24 children. We recommend a staffing ratio of 1 staff member for every 12 children.

An additional party leader can be added for $56.60.

 

Kitchen Amenities

Access to kitchen amenities varies by facility and room. Please see below for the amenities available at each location.

 

Health Services Pod - Health and Active Living Plaza:

  • Double oven
  • Five burner gas cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Commercial fridge and freezer 

Public and Social Services Pod - Health and Active Living Plaza:

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Canada Hall (Hall B) - East Gwillimbury Sports Complex:

  • Warming/holding oven
  • Fridge
  • Freezer 

 

Program/Seniors Room - Ross Family Complex:

  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer 
  • Microwave

 

Program Room - Harvest Hills Activity Centre:

  • Fridge 
  • Freezer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q - What time can I come in to set up?

A - Party packages include 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the scheduled party time for decorating and clean-up. Additional set-up or clean-up time cannot be accommodated.

 

Q - Can we switch rooms for our party?

A - No. Each program room operates on its own schedule, so rooms cannot be changed once booked.

 

Q - Can we decorate the room?

A - Yes! Decorations are welcome. Please avoid using tape, adhesives, or other materials that may damage the walls. All decorations and related materials must be removed before the end of your booking, and the room must be left in the condition in which it was found.

 

Q - Is there access to a stove, oven, fridge or freezer?

A - Kitchen amenities vary depending on the room included with your booking. Please refer to the Kitchen Amenities section in the drop down above for information about the appliances and amenities available in each room.

 

Q - Do we have access to the TV in the HALP program room?

A - Yes. You will need to bring your own streaming device and HDMI cable.

 

Q - Are keys required to access the facility/rooms?

A - No. All facilities are staffed and will be open for your scheduled booking.

 

Q - Adjustments to the booking - Can I book a different timeslot then what is offered?/Can book more than two hours?

A - Yes, please check availability online and fill out a request form for your requested space.

Please note that bookings outside of the standard party package times are considered private rentals, and party staff will not be provided. Submitting a request form does not guarantee that the space is available or confirm your booking.

 

Q - What games are available for the Sports and Fun package?

A - The Sports & Fun package includes a variety of equipment, such as:

  • Sports balls, including soccer and basketballs

  • Pickleball equipment

  • Volleyball nets (volleyballs are not included)

  • Preschool equipment, such as parachutes, scooters, hula hoops and mats

 

Q - What do you supply for Arts and Crafts?

A - General craft supplies are provided, including construction paper, scissors, glue, felt, popsicle sticks, ribbon, and more.

Examples of crafts include:

  • Princess crowns or wands

  • Paper plate crafts, such as animals, planets, and rainbows

  • Construction paper crafts

 

Q - What amenities are provided at the facility?

A - Tables and chairs are provided with the room. Dishes, plates, utensils, tea kettles, coffee urns, and speakers are not provided.

Kitchen amenities vary by room. Please see the Kitchen Amenities section above for details.

 

Q - Is there music available/can we play music?

A - Speakers are not provided. You are welcome to bring your own speaker, provided that the volume is kept at a reasonable level.

 

Q - Can we bring a face painter or mascot in for the party?

A- Yes. Face painters and mascots are permitted.

 

Q - Will someone be there to help set up decorations? 

A - Yes. A party leader will be available when you arrive to assist with decorating set-up and will also assist with take-down at the end of the party.