Halloween with the City of Ottawa (Trick or or Swim or Skate!)

Updated for Halloween 2023!

Halloween is just around the corner and I wanted to share with you an update in partnership with the City of Ottawa.

Trick or Swim or Skate

Once again, the popular trick or swim or skate program is back! You can purchase tickets (booklets of 10 for $10) to hand out on Halloween (these make excellent non-candy, allergy-safe treats!) or as loot bag/party favours. These passes entitles a child to a free public skate at one of the area ice rinks or a free swim at one of the listed public pools!

“Starting October 1, Trick or Swim or Skate is back! Purchase 10 tickets for $10 to swim or skate at City pools and select arenas. This healthy and fun alternative to the traditional candy overload will have all your ghouls and goblins pleasantly surprised.

Tickets are valid for ages three to 15 years.

Tickets can be used from November 1, 2023, until January 31, 2024.

Not valid for wave swims or specialty skating sessions.”

-city of ottawa

If you are looking for more information, visit the City of Ottawa website (where you can also purchase recreation gift certificates if you are planning a party or looking for a unique gift.)

You can purchase your ticket booklets at a variety of community centres.

Here’s where you can find your Halloween Trick or Swim or Skate tickets:

• Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex-Orleans
• Brewer Pool
• Canterbury Recreation Complex
• Champagne Fitness Centre
• Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool
• François Dupuis Recreation Centre
• CARDELREC Recreation Complex
• Kanata Leisure Centre
• Lowertown Pool
• Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven
• Nepean Sportsplex
• Pinecrest Recreation Complex
• Plant Recreation Centre
• Ray Friel Recreation Complex
• Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata
• Sawmill Creek Pool & Community Centre
• Splash Wave Pool
• St Laurent Community Centre
• Walter Baker Sports Centre

Want more Halloween ideas? Read my post ’12 Fun things to do with the kids before Halloween’