The BCA is creating new opportunities for local kids and youth to get together with their peers and engage with the wider community. The BCA is proud to support new ways for kids and youth to:
- socialize and have fun;
- learn something new;
- develop or improve a skill, including leadership skills; and
- have a greater say in the type of youth activities, projects and clubs that are supported by the BCA
Are you ready to have fun and get more involved with your community? If so, the Blackburn Community Association wants to hear from you!
- 2026 Hockey Day in the Hamlet
Don Kelly, Event Coordinator This year’s Hockey Day in the Hamlet will be held on January 17, 2026 at the Norman Johnson outdoor rink. Our event will coincide with Hockey Day in Canada, which celebrates the sport across the country. This year’s event will be similar in format to previous years. We’ll have many more - Community Christmas Tree Lighting
This year’s lighting of the Blackburn Community Christmas Tree will be held on December 13. The tree, with its array of decorations, will be positioned directly in front of the Blackburn Pharmacy, located at 2575 Innes Road (intersection of Southpark & Innes). This year’s theme is “The joy of Family”. Our Tree Lighting event is - November, December & January Youth Events!
Dance-a-Thon Food Drive: All ages Friday November 28th from 6:30pm to 9pm at the Blackburn Community Hall. Join us for a fun-filled Dance-a-Thon with Just Dance on the projector to support the Blackburn Food Bank! Kids and parents are invited to dance the night away while helping local families in need this holiday season. Bring - Santa’s Pancake Breakfast
The annual Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) Santa Pancake Breakfast will be held on December 6 at our Community Centre. There is Free Admission for the family, if a BCA Member, and a charge of $10 per family, if not a BCA Member. You may purchase your BCA Membership at the door, please cash only. - Winners of the Wonderful Writers 2025 Short Story Competition
In August 2025, the BCA invited local youth aged nine to 17 to write an original short story on one of two topics: Write a story about a character or characters who get something other than candy while trick or treating; OR A family buys a new pet at a strange store. They take the - Fall 2025 Youth Events and ActivitiesTeddy Bear Picnic for CHEO Saturday October 18th , 10am to 1pm Blackburn Community Hall and exterior Park (weather permitting). CHEO Bear Hospital: Do you have a teddy bear or stuffed animal in need of a little love and care? Bring it to the community hall for free treatment of any ‘injuries’ they might have