Newcastle Memorial Arena

05/24/2026

Come check out the Newcastle Home & Lifestyle Show today till 4:00 pm at the arena!

05/20/2026

Be sure to check out the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce Home & Lifestyle Show taking place at the arena this Sunday, May 24 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm! Free admission and lots of great local businesses participating to check out!

It's finally here!

This Sunday, join us at the Newcastle Memorial Arena for the Home & Lifestyle Show!
Come meet our many vendors showcasing a wide range of local services and products.
The Farmer's Market will be in the parking lot as well, so you can make a whole day of it!
Doors open at 10am and admission is FREE!

See you there!

04/26/2026

The Municipality of Clarington establishes advisory boards and committees to make recommendations to Council.

04/12/2026

Great opportunity for advertising your business while supporting our friends upstairs at Newcastle Family Connection Dance!

📣 Calling all local businesses!

Help support Newcastle Family Connection’s Reel Rhythms recital season.

With 2 recital performances: May 22 and May 23 and 300+ audience members expected at each show, this is a great opportunity to promote your business while supporting a local not-for-profit organization.

Support options:
🎬 $50 – Business card ad in both programs
🎬 $75 – Half-page ad in both programs
🎬 Custom donation – Name recognition in our recital program
Let’s work together to support local dancers and our community.

📧 Email us at [email protected] for more information

04/02/2026

Let's see those smiles one more time out there on the ice! Join us for the last public skate of the season on Sunday, April 5 from 1:30-3:00 pm. ($5.00/person, kids 5 and under free)

03/12/2026

We still have a few spots left for private bookings over March Break - a great activity for something fun to do while spending time with friends or family!

Book online via CatchCorner: https://www.catchcorner.com/facility-page/embedded/rental/newcastle-memorial-arena

Pricing: https://www.newcastlememorialarena.com/ice-rentals.html

02/26/2026

February 26, 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the official opening of the Newcastle Memorial Arena – a place built on dedication, remembrance, and incredible community spirit.

It all began in 1948 when the Newcastle Veterans Association announced their dream: to build a living memorial to honour the local boys who gave their lives defending our country in the two world wars. The town rallied behind the idea with fundraising events, door-to-door canvassing and even a raffle for a 1950 Studebaker. Volunteers gave their time every weekend to lay the floor and erect the trusses. This arena truly was built by the community, for the community.

The dream became reality as the arena opened its doors on February 26, 1951. It was a proud and unforgettable day for Newcastle.

Over the years, the arena continued to grow and evolve:
• 1967 – Artificial ice was installed
• 1969 – Renovations by the Lions Club added a warm spectator viewing area and a new clock donated by generous local businesses
• 1976 – The arena was temporarily closed due to safety concerns but reopened after repairs
• 1977 – The original building was demolished to make way for a new, larger arena to better serve the growing community
• 1978 – The brand-new arena officially opened on April 8
• 2002 – The building was given a facelift with a refresh of the lobby, washrooms, dressing rooms and more
• 2023 – Extensive renovations took place over the course of several months with a grand reopening on November 25
• 2026 – Community members celebrated the 75th anniversary with at a free public skate event on February 16

For 75 years, Newcastle Memorial Arena has been more than just a rink – it has been a gathering place, a memorial to honour those who served, and the heart of countless memories. We are grateful to the veterans, volunteers, employees, service clubs, businesses, and families who have made it all possible!

Take a walk down memory lane with more pictures and info on our website: https://www.newcastlememorialarena.com/about.html

Municipality of Clarington Granville Anderson Councillor Margaret Zwart Willie Woo Mayor Adrian Foster

02/11/2026

Come out and skate this weekend for FREE! We've got three free public skates happening during Family Day Weekend. ⛸

➡Sunday, Feb 15 from 1:30-3:00 pm, courtesy of Beacon Heights Business Solutions
Event info: FREE Public Skating, Courtesy of Beacon Heights Business Solutions

➡ Monday, Feb 16 from 12:30-2:00 pm, courtesy of Honest Air Heating & Cooling
Event info: FREE Public Skating, Courtesy of Honest Air Heating & Cooling

➡ Monday, Feb 16 from 2:30-4:00 pm, Newcastle Memorial Arena's 75th anniversary skate
Event info: 75th Anniversary FREE Public Skating

01/25/2026

CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to the ongoing inclement weather, Newcastle Memorial Arena is closing at 1:30 pm today, Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Today's scheduled public skate is cancelled, as well as all subsequent bookings for the afternoon and evening.

12/05/2025

It’s now even easier to book private ice time at the Newcastle Memorial Arena by using the Book Ice Time button from the menu on our website! This will take you to our page on the CatchCorner website where you can select your date and time and complete your reservation online.

We still have a few spots left for private bookings over the winter break – a great activity for something fun to do while spending time with friends or family!

Thinking further ahead? All available openings are listed until the end of the ice season!

Pricing: https://www.newcastlememorialarena.com/ice-rentals.html