2025 Holiday Hours and Activities

The Town of Grimsby wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

During this holiday period, Town facilities and services will have modified hours. Please see below for details.

Facility Hours

Town Hall

• Wednesday, December 24: CLOSED
• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
• Friday, December 26: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 27: CLOSED
• Sunday, December 28: CLOSED
• Monday, December 29: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 30: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 31: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED
• Friday, January 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grimsby Public Library

• Wednesday, December 24: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  
• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
• Friday, December 26: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 27: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday, December 28: 1 – 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 29: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 30: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
• Wednesday, December 31: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED
• Friday, January 2: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Grimsby Public Art Gallery

• Wednesday, December 24: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
• Friday, December 26: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 27: 12 – 5 p.m.
• Sunday, December 28: CLOSED
• Monday, December 29: CLOSED
• Tuesday, December 30: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 31: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED

The Grimsby Museum

• Wednesday, December 24: CLOSED
• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
• Friday, December 26: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 27: 12 – 4 p.m.
• Sunday, December 28: CLOSED
• Monday, December 29: CLOSED
• Tuesday, December 30: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 31: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED

Livingston Activity Center – Customer Service Desk/Office

• Wednesday, December 24: CLOSED
• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
• Friday, December 26: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 27: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Sunday, December 28: CLOSED
• Monday, December 29: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 30: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 31: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED
• Friday, January 2: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*For urgent assistance required outside of regular Customer Service hours, please contact 905-945-9201.   

Peach King Centre

• Wednesday, December 24: CLOSED
• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
• Friday, December 26: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 27: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, December 28: CLOSED
• Monday, December 29: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 30: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 31: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED
• Friday, January 2: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Town Operations Office

• Wednesday, December 24: CLOSED
• Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
• Friday, December 26: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 27: CLOSED
• Sunday, December 28: CLOSED
• Monday, December 29: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 30: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 31: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday, January 1: CLOSED
• Friday, January 2: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

*The Operations Centre phone line at (905) 945-9201 is switched over to the answering service for water and roads emergencies when the office is closed. Please note, for urgent matters outside of operating hours, please call (905) 945-9201

Upcoming Holiday & Winter Events: Celebrate the Season With Us

As we prepare to welcome a new year, the Town invites residents to take part in a series of festive and family-friendly events across Grimsby:

Free Holiday Skating

Head over to the Peach King Centre through the holiday season for some fun and FREE holiday skating! Friends and families of Town community members are welcome to join in on this great opportunity to come together as we move into the New Year!

• Monday, December 29: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 30: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve Skate! Wednesday, December 31: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday, January 2: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

*Capacity limits apply 

Noon Year’s Eve Party

• Ring in 2026 early! Watch the ball drop with glow sticks, treats, and crafts. Ages 6+ are free to drop-in at the Grimsby Public Library!
• Tuesday, December 30: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

*Children must be accompanied by an adult for all library programs. We may be taking photos of the program that the library may use in social media posts

Museum Gift Shop Inventory Sale

• Holiday deals including 50% off Christmas items and special “pay what you can” tables!
• On now until December 20^th

January 2026 Events

Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Levee

• Join Mayor Jeff Jordan and Members of Council for an afternoon of celebration, conversation, and community. Enjoy refreshments, meet your neighbours, and help us welcome a bright new year in the beautifully expanded Peach King Centre.
• This treasured tradition is a wonderful way to start 2026 together – and everyone is welcome.
• Sunday, January 4, 2026: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Peach King Centre

PD Day Drop-In Crafting

• Come to the Grimsby Museum for a creative drop-in session for kids and families alike! Admission by donation.
• Friday, January 16: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Grand Opening of Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre

• Save the Date!  The Town of Grimsby invites the community to join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, for the official grand opening of the Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre (MRPKC). With the Peach King Centre’s expansion and renovation wrapping up at year-end, staff will be moving in and completing final preparations before we fully open the doors to this revitalized community hub.
• Opening day will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours, activities, demonstrations, and exciting giveaways as we celebrate this important milestone together.

An Evening With Alan Cross

• Rock historian Alan Cross shares stories from decades of interviews with music legends. Tickets: $20 plus fees.
• Thursday, January 29: Doors open at 6 p.m.