McMaster University is committed to fostering an inclusive community by providing families of McMaster employees and retirees with the opportunity to gather together. At the annual McMaster Children’s Party, we build a greater awareness and understanding of each other’s cultures by celebrating the diversity of our children and holiday celebrations.

Join us for our Annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This will take place in Sports Hall at David Braley Athletic Centre.

This year, the party includes:

• Fun Food & Sweet Treats
• Holiday Giveaways
• Games & Crafts
• Inflatables
• Balloon Twisting, Magicians, and more!
• Free Underground Parking
• Free tickets to the McMaster Men’s and Women’s Basketball Game

Further information on how to register for this event, along with additional program information will be made available on our website.

Register today! 

Have an opportunity to be a part of one of the best annual events hosted at McMaster University! Each year, the success of the McMaster Children’s Party relies on the generosity of our hard-working volunteers. Once again this year, we are seeking energetic, personable volunteers to bring joy to the children and their families attending the party.

Volunteers are needed for program planning in advance of the event — assisting in a variety of tasks from logistics to entertainment, to community engagement and promotion.  Volunteers are also needed for event set-up, the running of stations during the party and event tear down.

Those interested in volunteering can register at this link.

*Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older. A letter outlining volunteer hours will be issued to students working toward their 40 hours of community service.