Bayfield Kids Corner - Sponsored by Bayfield Optimist Club

11/07/2026

Buy your tickets here:
https://checkout.rafflebox.ca/single?eventId=423728b8-3542-4006-a581-cdbba950eaf9&locale=en

10/24/2026

🧙‍♀️🍂 TODAY’S THE DAY — WITCHES WALK! 🍂🧙‍♀️

Grab your witch hats, dress up in your favourite costume, and come out for a magical evening on the trails! ✨

🕸️ Walk anytime between 5:00–7:30 PM or at any other point during the day and explore at your own pace. Choose the trail that suits you best:

🧹 Taylor Trail: 1 km
🔮 Marvis Trail: 2.5 km

Bring your friends and family, enjoy the fall evening, and make some Halloween memories with us! 🧡🖤

Please note: There are no open public washrooms at Stanley Complex!

10/21/2026

🩹 BUILD LIFELONG SKILLS WITH OUR UPCOMING YOUTH SAFETY COURSES! 👧🧑

Give your child the confidence and skills to stay safe, help others, and be prepared for emergencies! Bluewater is offering two upcoming Red Cross courses this fall.

🏠 STAY SAFE!
Designed for youth ages 9–13, participants learn basic first aid and safety skills for when they’re home alone or out in their community.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📍 Stanley Complex, Varna
💲 $43 + HST per participant

👶 RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
For youth ages 11–15, this course covers basic first aid, childcare skills, emergency prevention and response, and how to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.

📅 Saturday, November 21 | 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Hensall Hall
💲 $50 + HST per participant

✨ Help your child build confidence, independence, and practical skills they can use for years to come!

👉 Register today through the Municipality of Bluewater’s recreation registration system.
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/bluewater/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=41&viewMode=list

10/21/2026

🚨 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! 🚨

We are still looking for more registrants for this weekends Stay Safe Course (previously Home Alone) to run the course!

Is your child ready for a little more independence? Our upcoming Stay Safe! Course is designed to help youth ages 9–13 build confidence and learn essential safety skills for when they're home or out in the community without direct adult supervision. 🏡

Participants will learn:
✅ How to stay safe when home alone
☎️ What to do in an emergency and how to call for help
🛡️ How to recognize unsafe situations and make responsible decisions
🌐 Tips for staying safe online and in the community
💡 Problem-solving skills to help them feel more confident and independent

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 Stanley Complex, Varna
💲 $43 + HST
👧 Ages 9–13

⏳ There are still spots available, but time is running out! Give your child valuable skills they can use every day.

👉 Register through the Municipality of Bluewater's ActiveNet recreation registration system today!
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/bluewater/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=41&viewMode=list

10/17/2026

Come on out to the Bayfield Arena Friday Oct 30th for a fun Halloween skate followed by a dance in the hall upstairs! Costumes are recommended!
Skate is 6-7 - public skate, no sticks/puck permitted
Dance is 7-9

As always any one under 14 is required to have an adult present!

10/15/2026

Still need to get your hands on some Dirty Local merch? Come out to badapplebrewingthis Saturday; grab a hat, dog bandana, youth & adult size shirts or pre order your hoodies!. Make sure you stick around and catch some chevetterocks action also!

10/09/2026

10/03/2026

We get asked all the time where our fundraising goes, so we have decided to do some informative posts to solve this! 😊
If you’re following along keep an eye out for all of the organizations we’re able to help!

10/01/2026

Another wonderful Dirty Local

09/30/2026

Another 50/50 update- thank you for all your support! Tickets are available for purchase until Nov 20th - don’t miss out on the chance at half of the pot!

https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/bayfieldfoodbank/