Stay & Play Gym Time
2026-03-03 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Birchland Elementary School, 1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1M4, Canada
Come be a Birchland Buddy and drop-in for a fun, active open gym experience while learning about Healthy Living. For parents with children aged 0-6. In partnership with SD43.
Details:

No registration required, drop-in program
Every Tuesday January 20 – March 3, 2026, except Feb. 10, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
At Birchland Elementary School Gym (1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam)
Entrance at gym doors

If you have any questions about this group, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Infant Massage
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Join us for a 5-week Infant Massage Course for parents with children 0-12 months old.
In addition to learning the strokes, discover how Infant Massage, through deep connection and gentle nurturing touch can:

Strengthen your bond with your baby
Improve sleep and relaxation
Aid digestion and ease colic
Support healthy growth and development

Please dress comfortably and bring along a yoga mat, towel or blanket. Massage oil will be provided.
Details:

Registration required.
Tuesdays, February 3 – March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam) – back of building

For any questions, please contact helen.rex@westcoastfamily.org

Power of Play
2026-03-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-11 09:30 - 11:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come join us for a fun-filled drop-in! A Family Navigator will be there for all your resource needs. For parents with children 0-6.
Details:

No registration required, drop-in program!
Wednesdays, January 14 – March 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Except Feb 25
At WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam) – around back

If you have any questions about this group, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Tiny Tunes
2026-03-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-12 13:30 - 14:30 | YMCA CCRR Office, 1130 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Share the love of language through songs, rhymes and simple signs for your little one (aged 0-2).
Details:

Registration required – spots open weekly! Register here
Thursdays, Jan. 22 – Mar. 12, 2026, from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
YMCA CCRR Office, (1130 Austin Ave, Coquitlam)

If you have any questions about this group, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Satur-PLAY
2026-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Blue Mountain Park, 975 King Albert Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 1X4, Canada
Bring your picnic blanket to Blue Mountain Park Playground! We will play at the playground, then have an outdoor Story and Song. For families with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome to join!
Details:

Drop-in, no registration required!
Saturdays, January 31 – March 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Blue Mountain Park – 975 King Albert Ave Coquitlam
Meet near the playground

If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org

Baby & Me
2026-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come play in the Tri-Cities with your little one, connect with other new parents & learn from weekly guest speakers! For parents with babies 0-2.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Wednesdays, January 14 to March 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Except Feb 25
At the WFC Tri-Cities Office (back of the building) (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Crafting Connections with Elder Maria Reed
2026-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Join us for a free care-giver crafting make & take session led by Elder Maria Reed! Children aged 0-6 years old. Limited childminding provided while you craft.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Fridays, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
At the WFC Tri-Cities Office – around back (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.

Parachute Play
2026-03-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-28 13:30 - 14:30 | YMCA CCRR Office, 1130 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Come on out for some Parachute Family Fun, Story & Songs! For families with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome to join! Max. 12 participants.
Details:

Registration required!
Saturdays, January 3 – 17, March 14 – 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
CCRR Office (1130 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam)

If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org

Little Explorers - Spring Break
2026-03-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-27 15:30 - 16:30 | 575 Poirier St., 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3J 6A9
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged 0-6 years old. Older siblings welcome to join.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Monday – Friday during Spring Break, March 23 – 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Coquitlam Public Library, – Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St.

If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org

Power of Play
2026-04-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-15 09:30 - 11:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come join us for a fun-filled drop-in! A Family Navigator will be there for all your resource needs. For parents with children 0-6.
Details:

No registration required, drop-in program!
Wednesdays, April 8 – June 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
No session on May 27 & June 3
At WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam) – around back

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Baby & Me
2026-04-08 12:00 - 14:00 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come play in the Tri-Cities with your little one, connect with other new parents & learn from weekly guest speakers! For parents with babies 0-2.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Wednesdays, April 8 to June 17, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
No session May 27 & June 3rd
At the WFC Tri-Cities Office (back of the building) (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Evening Family Resource Program
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come connect with other families and enjoy playtime, stories and free resources. Open to parents and caregivers with children 0-6 years old. Light dinner served.
Details:

Registration is required for each session. Limited capacity available. Spots open weekly on Thursdays!
Every Wednesday, April 8 – June 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Excluding April 29 and May 6
Open to all parents/caregivers with children 0-6 years old
In-person group indoors at the WFC Tri-Cities office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam).
Light dinner included

If you have any questions about this group, please email Amy Carreiro at amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org

Little Explorers
2026-04-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-19 15:30 - 16:30 | 575 Poirier St., 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3J 6A9
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged 0-6 years old. Older siblings welcome to join.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Sundays, Apr. 12 – May 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Coquitlam Public Library, – Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St.

If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org

Mother Goose
2026-04-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Central Elementary School, 2260 Central Ave, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 1V8, Canada
Come join us with your little ones for a fun-filled circle & story time. For parents with children aged 0-6 years old.
In partnership with SD43.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Mondays, April 13 – May 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
At Central Elementary School – Upstairs next to the library

If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.

Infant Massage
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Join us for a 5-week Infant Massage Course for parents with children 0-12 months old.
In addition to learning the strokes, discover how Infant Massage, through deep connection and gentle nurturing touch can:

Strengthen your bond with your baby
Improve sleep and relaxation
Aid digestion and ease colic
Support healthy growth and development

Please dress comfortably and bring along a yoga mat, towel or blanket. Massage oil will be provided.
Details:

Registration required.
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam) – back of building

For any questions, please contact helen.rex@westcoastfamily.org

Crafting Connections with Elder Maria Reed
2026-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come join us for monthly Family Crafting events led by Elder Maria Reed with Indigenous Teachings. For parents with children 0-6 years old.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Fridays, Apr. 17, May 8, & Jun. 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
At the WFC Tri-Cities Office – around back (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.

Pops & Tots
2026-04-20 17:30 - 19:00 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come join other dads and their children ages 0-6.
Facilitated by a Dad for Dads! Resources and information available to support your parenting journey. Enjoy a light snack and playing with your little ones.
Details:

Registration required!
Mondays, Apr. 20, May 25, June 22, 2026, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
WFC Tri-Cities Office

If you have any questions about this group, please email facilitator amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org

Stay & Play Gym Time
2026-04-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Birchland Elementary School, 1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1M4, Canada
Come be a Birchland Buddy and drop-in for a fun, active open gym experience while learning about Healthy Living. For parents with children aged 0-6. In partnership with SD43.
Details:

No registration required, drop-in program
Every Tuesday April 21 – May 19, 2026, no session May 12, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
At Birchland Elementary School Gym (1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam)
Entrance at gym doors

If you have any questions about this group, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
