Youth Events and Activities
Youth Pyjama Party: Friday January 31st from 7pm to 9pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Blackburn Youth ages 10 and up are invited to put on their pj’s and get to know other youth in the community to enjoy board games, art activities, video games, group games and snacks and beverages together.
Guardian accompaniment is not required. Parental discretion is advised when sending your youth to this event. Note that if a youth is misbehaving or not following rules, they will be asked to leave.
You can choose to leave your phone number with the Director of Youth during drop off, or email it to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca and provide your contact information if you need to be reached during the event.
Spring Fling: Sunday March 23rd from 10:30am to 1pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Come celebrate the arrival of spring at the hall! Kids ages 5 to 15 will have opportunities to engage in various spring-themed arts and crafts activities and games. Light refreshments will be provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Winter Carnival Kickoff Party: Saturday February 15th from 7pm to 10pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Beat the winter blues and come get pumped up for the February 16th Winter Carnival! The hall will be a winter wonderland of lights and decorations, where a DJ will be playing music for the whole family can get down to. Glow sticks and refreshments will be provided.
Witty Wintry Writers, Rally!
***Please note the updated theme, increased prize, and extended deadline for submissions which has been pushed to 9pm on March 9, 2025.
Ages 5-17 Creative Comic Contest: Create a comic of 1 panel or more, that has a theme of winter or spring. You can draw the comic yourself (Stick figures are OK!), or you can use images you find or create with the help of technology. Cartoonists who get published in the Banar or on the BCA website will get a $50 gift card of their choice.
Winners will be selected based on humour, creativity, theme, and effort.
Each entry must include a title and include the following information: First Name_Last Name_Name of School_Age as of March 31, 2025_Name of Home Street Address (e.g. Melanie_Mathieu_Glen Ogilvie_12_Northpark). Send to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca