Sign up now for spring and summer recreation programs and swim lessons

Spring recreation programs start the first week of April and limited spots are still open for registration at townshipofking.perfectmind.com.  

Paint an acrylic or watercolour, create cartoon animations or program a robot, go dancing and play basketball, badminton, soccer, volleyball and (new) flag football. Join a pickleball, ultimate frisbee or ice hockey league. Give it a ‘throw’ at disc golf and archery or tackle the low ropes and challenge course climbing at Cold Creek Conservation Area.

Learn all about trains in one of our workshops (or plan your escape out of a live-theatre escape room) at the newly restored King Railway Station. Go on an Easter egg hunt, create plant-infused oils to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day and help decorate the museum with a rainbow of sidewalk chalk during Pride Month.  

If you require assistance creating an online registration account, call ServiceKING at 905-833-5321 or email serviceking@king.ca.   

The full listing of programs can be viewed in the 2025 Spring and Summer Recreation Guide at king.ca/recreation.

Registration is also open for spring and summer swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses at Zancor Centre at townshipofking.perfectmind.com. The spring session starts April 14. The summer session starts June 30.

King Township is offering learn-to-swim lessons for all ages, based on the Life Saving Society of Ontario’s Swim for Life program, which features programming for parent and tots, preschoolers, children and adults, as well as private lessons for children ages three to 12. Aquatic leadership programs to train youth for employment as a swim instructor or lifeguard are also available.   

For more information, visit king.ca/aquatics.

King hosting a Youth Opportunity Fair on April 10

Are you a youth between the ages of 13 and 18? Need volunteer hours for your high school requirement or looking to land your first part-time job? Deciding on a college or university? Want to find a fun new activity to do outside of school? Attend the Youth Opportunity Fair hosted by the Mayor's Youth Action Team in partnership with King Township on Thursday, Apr. 10 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Zancor Centre.

Enjoy free refreshments and door prizes and meet with over 25 local businesses and community groups specializing in a range of interests, from arts, gardening and robotics to finance and cosmetics. Discuss post-secondary program opportunities with representatives from Seneca Polytechnic and Brock University. Speak one-on-one with King Township staff about aquatic programs and jobs as well as environmental initiatives or meet the crew from King Fire and Emergency Services. Also in attendance: representatives from the King Chamber of Commerce, York Regional Police and York Region.

Free recreational sports, skating and swimming will also be available during the event.

Learn more at king.ca/YOF.

Rabies, microchip and pet licensing clinic happening on April 6

King Township, in partnership with Vaughan Animal Services, is dedicated to creating a safe community for pets and their owners – which includes offering microchipping services, rabies vaccines and pet licensing.  

Call 905-832-2281 to book an appointment to bring your pets to a microchip and rabies clinic at the Vaughan Animal Shelter on Sunday, Apr. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Learn more at vaughan.ca/AnimalServices. 

Yard waste collection starts the second week of April

Yard waste collection in King Township starts the week of April 7 and ends the week of December 1. Material should be placed at the curb in paper organic yard waste bags, or open rigid containers, clearly marked as yard waste, before 7 a.m. on the collection day specified in the waste calendar, available at king.ca/waste.

The following is accepted as yard waste:

• Leaves (for information on other uses for leaves, see information below)
• Small tree branches, trunks, stumps (see set out information below)
• Plant material, including weeds and brush
• Mulch

Blue boxes, green bins, and plastic bags are not acceptable for yard waste and will not be picked up. Grass clippings are no longer acceptable for yard waste collection. Grass clippings can be left on your lawn providing valuable moisture and nutrients to your lawn.

Residents should not include tree branches which are greater than 100 mm (4”) diameter. Use strong twine to bundle tree or shrub branches. Bundles must not be more than 1.5 m (5’) long, no more than 22 kg (50 lbs) in weight and not more than 300 mm (1’) in diameter.

Leaves are an acceptable yard waste however they can also be mulched and left on your lawn simply by running your lawn mower over them two or three times. They can also be added in thin layers to your composting bin, dug directly into the garden or composted in a separate bin or pile.

Celebrate spring at an Easter Egg hunt on April 12

Rumour has it that the Easter Bunny arrived early and hid some eggs in King Township for kids to track! Families are invited to an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, Apr. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre.

Children ages 3-16 can hunt for hidden chocolate eggs and then hop inside the museum for craft-time and an Easter-themed photo booth.  

The cost is $12 per child and adult. Ages under one are free.

Spots are limited and pre-registration is required. For details, visit kingheritageandculture.ca. 

Have your say about future improvements to community facilities, parks and trails at a Public Open House on April 15

King Township is a paradise for recreationists, with over 222 acres of parkland, featuring playgrounds, splashpads, tennis/pickleball courts, skateparks, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and off-leash dog parks, plus community centres with amenities like arenas, gyms, a turf field and pool. 

With 339 km² of stunning landscapes spanning the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine, King is also a true gem for nature lovers and hikers. 

Help shape future improvements to community facilities, parks and trails during a Public Open House on Tuesday, Apr. 15 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Zancor Centre. Learn more at speaking.king.ca.

King Township needs input for its Transportation Master Plan at a Public Open House on April 15

King Township is updating its Transportation Master Plan to guide roads, transit, cycling routes and sidewalks to 2051. Help create the vision for a sustainable, multi-modal transportation system during a Public Open House on Tuesday, Apr. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Zancor Centre. Learn more at speaking.king.ca.

Commercial licensing survey is now open!

If you couldn't attend the recent open house as King Township explores a commercial licensing system, you can still provide input!. King is studying implementing a system to better support local businesses, ensure they follow regulations and help with future planning.  

You can provide your feedback through an online survey that is now live and will remain open until April 11.

Your input will help us create a thriving economic environment in King.

To have your say, take the survey at speaking.king.ca.

Meet the Mayor and Council on April 23

Voice your questions, concerns and ideas (or just come and say hello!) to Mayor Steve Pellegrini and/or your Ward Councillor during an event on Wednesday, Apr. 23 from 3-7p.m. at the King Township Municipal Centre.

Your local leaders work hard to make progress on important issues that face your communities, and they want to hear about what matters to you most. Come as an individual, group, or family to have a one-on-one conversation with a King Township elected official of your choice.

Fifteen-minute appointment time slots are available, and pre-registration online is encouraged to reserve your preferred timeslot. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated pending the availability of Council.

The format is a sit-down setting in the gymnasium. There will be a dedicated waiting area with coffee, tea and light refreshments.

Not sure which Ward you belong to? View the King Township Ward Map️ and read the full bios of Mayor and Council at king.ca/council.

Learn more about the ‘Meet the Mayor & Council’ event and book your appointment at king.ca/MeetCouncil.

Help make King clean and green by taking part in the annual Community Clean Up on April 19

Celebrate Earth Week by helping pick up litter throughout parks, streets, ditches and neighbourhoods to keep King Township clean and green during the King Community Clean Up on the weekend of April 19 and 20.

Select a public space to clean up, invite friends, family and neighbours to join you, and register your location to receive clean-up supplies. If you don't have a clean-up location, join one of the organized clean-ups at Tasca Park in Nobleton, Memorial Park in King City and Dufferin Marsh in Schomberg on Saturday, Apr. 19 between 10 a.m. - noon.

For details and direct links to online registration, visit king.ca/communitycleanup.

Community Yard Sale and Electronic Recycling event happening at the Trisan Centre on May 3

It’s time to do some spring cleaning and turn that clutter into cash! If you have unique items that need a new home, register for a table at our Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trisan Centre.  

Register for a 6-foot space by April 25. Prices (plus HST) are:  

• 6-foot space: $15
• 12-foot space: $25  
• 18-foot space: $35  

Table rentals are $10. Participants have the option to donate any unsold items to the Salvation Army and/or Diabetes Canada onsite upon the event’s completion.

In addition to the yard sale, bring your old electronics to the Community Electronic Recycling Event to ensure they are disposed of safely and kept out of landfills. Accepted items include TVs, monitors, desktops, phones, printers, stereos, speakers, cameras, small appliances and more. Battery disposal is also available for standard single-use batteries. Please remember to clean all personal data and remove batteries from e-waste items before dropping them off.

For details and direct links to registration, visit king.ca/CommunityYardSale.

Green your yard, support pollinators by taking part in the Green Yards program

Take a step towards greening your yard this spring and supporting pollinators by purchasing a wildflower kit, rain barrel or backyard composter as part of King's Green Yards program. Residents and non-residents can purchase a native wildflower kit, rain barrel and/or backyard composters at an affordable cost.

Registration opens on April 21 and closes June 1. After you make your purchases online, you can pick up your items on the following dates:

• Thursday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon (Trisan Centre)
• Friday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon (Zancor Centre)

If you are unable to pick up during the times listed above, please email environmentalstewardship@king.ca or call 905-833-6555 to make alternative pick arrangements.

Learn more about the program and register your purchases at king.ca/GreenYards.

Motorists can easily report potholes online

With the recent freeze and thaw cycles, King Township has received an increase in the number of residents calling to report potholes.  

Potholes are caused by water seeping into cracks in the road. When the water freezes, it expands, causing the asphalt to crack and break apart. As temperatures fluctuate, this process repeats, leading to the formation of potholes.

King’s Public Works department is using cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence software, to locate potholes and other road failures. As our staff drive along patrol routes, the AI software identifies potholes and uploads the information to the cloud. This data is then used to create work orders for repairs.

To report a pothole and make a repair request, visit king.ca/Transportation. 

Street sweeping in King to start mid to late spring

King Township has an annual sweeping program that takes place in the spring. Sand and debris are swept from King’s roads to prevent materials from clogging the storm sewers and to provide a safe and clean roadway for all users.  

Debris accumulated over the winter season is swept from King’s paved roads. 

Street sweeping is anticipated to start in mid to late spring and is usually completed by the end of spring, weather permitting. Street sweeping timelines may vary year to year due to the unpredictability of the weather.

Sweeping will commence by sweeping the roadways in the Township's main villages first, then move outwards to smaller communities and rural areas. 

Visit king.ca/StreetSweeping for more information. 

Sod damaage claims deadline is April 30

Snow plow operators face many challenges including poor visibility, pedestrians, parked cars, atypical sidewalk alignments, overgrowth of sod and slippery conditions. These factors can sometimes cause a tearing of lawns.

If you believe your lawn was damaged by a municipal plow, you can submit a claim at king.ca/onlineservices or by clicking here. The deadline to submit claims this year is April 30.

Register now for a chance to be selected for a Battle of the Bands competition

Play in a (family-friendly) band? Register online for the chance to be selected for our first-ever ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition at the Nobleton Victoria Day event on Monday, May 19. Competing bands will each play a 15-minute set live on stage and the winner (selected by the audience) will secure a spot as the opening act for King Township’s Canada Day event headliner. All genres welcome. Ages 16+. Registration closes on April 25 and bands selected to play will be notified by May 1.  

Questions? Email events@king.ca.  

For details and direct links to online registration, visit king.ca/events.

Consider donating to one of the best Victoria Day fireworks displays in Ontario

King Township’s Victoria Day event culminates with its signature fireworks show, beginning at dusk. Credited as one of the best Victoria Day fireworks displays in Ontario, it’s also the largest publicly funded show and relies on donations from businesses and residents. Donations can be made online and tax receipts for donations of $10 or more will be issued. For details and direct links to donate, visit king.ca/events.

Tony Award-winning comedy starts run at Laskay Hall on April 9

The King Heritage and Cultural Centre is partnering with the King Theatre Company to deliver the Tony Award-winning comedy "ART" by Yasmina Reza.  

How much would you pay for a white painting? When Serge spends a fortune on an all-white canvas, his longtime friends Marc and Yvan are stunned. Is it a masterpiece or a meaningless joke? As their heated debate escalates, the question of art’s value takes a backseat to something far more personal—the shifting dynamics of their friendship.

The show runs at Laskay Hall from April 9 to 19 (Wednesday to Sunday),
1:30 p.m. for matinee performances and 7:30 p.m. for evening performances. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at kingtheatre.ca/art.