As the chill of winter sets in, Mississauga is offering residents a wealth of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and joyful throughout the season. The city’s latest initiative highlights activities designed to combat the “winter blues” and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), encouraging families and individuals to prioritize well-being and leisure.

❄️ Outdoor Adventures

• Skating: Beyond the well-known rink at Celebration Square, residents can glide across ice at Port Credit Memorial Park Ice Skate Path, Woodhurst Heights Park Outdoor Skating Rink, and the new Gulleden Park rink. Natural ice rinks will also be available, maintained by community volunteers. Free Fun Skates, courtesy of Canadian Tire, will run during the December winter break.
• Tobogganing: Six city hills—including Birchwood Park, Erindale Park, and Jack Darling Memorial Park—are open for sledding thrills. Safety reminders stress face-forward sledding and avoiding jumps or obstacles.

🏋️ Indoor & Virtual Fitness

For those seeking to boost health and strength, Active Mississauga offers drop-in programs and Virtual Fitness classes with 20 weekly sessions. Residents can also gift loved ones a Mississauga Recreation gift card, redeemable for memberships, lessons, and even golf programs. Learn more about gift cards here.

🎭 Seasonal Entertainment

• Broadsway: The Most Wonderful Time…Maybe! – A cabaret-style concert blending Yuletide classics with humor, scheduled for December 21, 2025.
• Family Fun at Museums: Craft and game afternoons at Bradley Museum and Benares Historic House, perfect for children and adults alike.
• Winter Solstice Celebration: A cozy gathering around the fire with warm drinks, snacks, and solstice crafts, also on December 21, 2025.

For more cultural and entertainment events, residents can explore the saugaLIVE website.

🌟 Mississauga’s seasonal programming underscores a simple but powerful message: staying active and connected is the best antidote to winter’s chill. Whether outdoors on the ice, indoors at a fitness class, or gathered around a solstice fire, the city is making it easier for all ages to embrace the season with warmth and vitality.