Monday, May 1–Sunday, May 7, 2023 | All day
| April 28 3–7:30pm | Youth Takeover Night |
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| May 1 4–7pm | Youth Appreciation Night |
| May 2 2:30–4pm | After School Drop-in Gym ($1) @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre |
| May 2 3–-4:45pm | After School Drop-in Gym ($1) @ East Bayfield Community Centre |
| May 3 2:30–4pm | After School Drop-in Gym ($1) @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre |
| May 3 3–4:45pm | After School Drop-in Gym ($1) East Bayfield Community Centre |
| May 3 3:30–7:30pm | Pool Tournament at the Youth Centre, Peggy Hill Team Community Centre |
| May 4 2:30–4:00pm | After School Drop-in Gym ($1) @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre |
| May 4 3:00–4:45pm | After School Drop-in Gym ($1) @ East Bayfield Community Centre |
| May 4 3:30–7:30pm | Ping Pong Tournament at the Youth Centre, Peggy Hill Team Community Centre |
| May 5 4–6pm | Cinco de Mayo Celebrations |
| May 5 3–7pm | Youth Night at Lampman Lane Community Centre featuring fun drop-in games and activities. |
| May 6 8am–noon | Barrie Wellness Fair at the Barrie Farmers' Market |
Outside of National Youth Week, the City hosts events and programs at the youth centre at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, and at the Lampman Lane Community Centre on an ongoing basis, offering individuals aged 11 to 17 in Barrie opportunities for creative development, exploration, personal growth and play. For information about youth programs at the City, visit barrie.ca/YouthRecPrograms.
Nominations Open for Most Promising Youth Arts Award
In celebration of National Youth Week, we've opened an advanced nomination period for the Most Promising Youth category of the Barrie Arts Awards. Nominations for the Most Promising Youth category are being accepted in advance of the Barrie Arts Awards official nomination period, set to open in July.
National Youth Week starts Monday, May 1, and runs until National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on Sunday, May 7, 2023. During this week communities recognize and celebrate youth and their positive contributions to the community.
Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, everyday young people are involved in meaningful activities. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement!
The City is proud to be offering a variety of youth opportunities in celebration of Youth Week: