Cobourg Transit is operating regular hours

Cobourg, ON (February 16, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of municipal closures and local activities being planned for this weekend.

Municipal Closures on Monday, February 20, 2023 (Family Day), include:

• Victoria Hall (55 King Street West)
• Victoria Hall Box Office, closed for in person ticket purchases. Tickets are available online at ExperienceCobourg.ca.   
• Venture13 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre (739 D’Arcy Street)
• Building 7 Public Works will be closed, however on-call staff can be reached for emergencies by calling the after-hours number: 905-372-9971.
• Art Gallery of Northumberland (55 King Street West, Third Floor, West Wing)
• Cobourg Public Library (200 Ontario Street)

Cobourg Transit will be running on its regular schedule on Monday, February 20. Please note that calls for transit service will commence that day at 7 a.m. (instead of 6:15 a.m.). Transit bookings are also accepted via Pick-Up Application as well as online.

Community Events Taking Place Family Day Weekend

There are a variety of activities taking place for the holiday weekend, find a selection below and visit the calendars at Cobourg.ca and ExperienceCobourg.ca for more upcoming events.

Free Indoor Public Skate
Cobourg Community Centre, Monday February 20, 12 to 2 p.m.
Lace up your skates for a free Family Day Skate at the Cobourg Community Centre’s Bowl arena on Monday, February 20.

Explore History with the Heritage Hunt
Take part in the Town of Cobourg’s Heritage Hunt. This family-friendly activity explores historic areas around Cobourg. Tour the Town at your leisure with our illustrated guidebook. Learn about incredible heritage places and stories while answering questions at points of interest along the way, then submit your answers for a chance to win gift cards to fantastic local downtown businesses.

Copies of the guidebook are available for pick-up at Victoria Hall, the Cobourg Community Centre and the Cobourg Public Library. Learn more at Cobourg.ca/heritage.

‘Art of Wellness’ Experience – Art Gallery of Northumberland
55 King Street West, Saturday, February 18, Third Floor, 10 a.m.
In partnership with Northumberland Tourism, the Art Gallery of Northumberland is launching the 'Art of Wellness' experience with Yoga classes. Find your Zen and unwind while surrounded by engaging works of art within the AGN’s newly renovated gallery space. Your Yoga instructor is Caren Cooper-Bridel from East Studio.

Join the first yoga class on Saturday, February 18. Spaces are filling fast, fee: $25. Learn more at artgalleryofnorthumberland.ca.

Free Family Day Fun at The Cobourg Lions Community Centre
Cobourg Lions Community Centre (157 Elgin St E.), Saturday, February 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Lions Club of Cobourg welcomes everyone this Saturday to a free and fun event featuring games, face painting, prizes, and balloons. Meet Chase from Paw Patrol and other special characters! There will be a free lunch with hot dogs, chips and juice. A bin will be available for nonperishable food.

Family Day Open House
339 Elgin Street West, Cobourg. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join the YMCA Northumberland for its free Family Day Open House on Monday, February 20!

Bring your family, partner, or friend in and enjoy a workout in the Personal Conditioning Centre, a swim in the pool, or have the kids enjoy the Pentel Play Structure.

Learn more at ymcanrt.org.  

Crock A Doodle
169 Division Street
Enjoy some family time at Crock A Doodle this Family Day weekend, open for painting fun Saturday February 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday February 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Family Day Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Make your table reservation by visiting crockadoodle.com/cobourg.

Family Day Festival
469 Elgin Street West, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church invites the public to join its Family Day Festival on Monday, February 20, for a day of indoor and outdoor fun for all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Some of the free activities you'll find include tobogganing, horse drawn carriage rides, campfires and s'mores, games, face painting, a balloon artist, crafts, scavenger hunt, free lunch and snacks, board games, prizes, music and more!

For more info visit fbcchurch.ca.  

Christmas Magic in Cobourg
A reminder to the community that this weekend is the final weekend for the Christmas Magic lights in Rotary Harbourfront Park.

The Town of Cobourg wishes all residents a safe and happy Family Day.

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About The Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 20,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.

Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small-town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination.  As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, hosts a 27.4 million community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.