Little Explorers

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

Come join us for a walking group for Caregivers. Stroll, connect, explore nature, & enjoy the outdoors. For parents with little ones aged 0-6.

Details:

  • Drop-in, no registration required!
  • Thursdays, Apr. 9, 23, May 7, 21, June 11, 25, 2026, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam)  – meet by picnic shelter

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

Come with your baby in a front carrier as we enjoy an hour of music and movement, laughter and fun! For parents with babies 0-12 months old.

Details:

  • Drop-in, no registration required!
  • Thursdays, Apr. 23 – June 11, 2026, no session May 7, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • WFC Tri-Cities Office

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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