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. 
  • Saturdays, January 10 – February 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Coquitlam Public Library, – Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St.

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

Come be a Birchland Buddy! Drop-in & join us with your little one for a fun open gym program. In partnership with SD43.

Details:

  • No registration required, drop-in program
  • Every second Tuesday (Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, and Dec. 2, 2025
  • At Birchland Elementary School Gym (1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam)
  • Entrance at gym doors

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

Bring your picnic blanket and join us for a meet up at the 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, October 4 – November 22, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 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

We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. Families with children aged 0-6 years old. Older siblings welcome to join.

Details:

  • DROP-IN, no registration required. 
  • Saturdays, September 20 – November 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Coquitlam Public Library, – Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St.

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

Join us for an active circle time including stories, movement and music! For families with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome to join!

Details:

  • Registration required by emailing brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org
  • Mondays, September 15 – November 24, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
  • YMCA CCRR Office (1130 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam)
  • Maximum capacity: 12 families

If you have any questions about this group or want to register, please email brandie.cristales@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, September 17 – December 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • At WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam) – around back

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

We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine.

Families with children aged 0-6 years old. Older siblings welcome to join.

Details:

  • DROP-IN, no registration required. 
  • Saturdays, August 2 – 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Coquitlam Public Library, – Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St.

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

Bring the family to meet others in your community for an after dinner play and storytime! For families with children 0-6 years old, older siblings are welcome to join. Max. 30 participants.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Wednesdays, May 7 – June 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Seaview Elementary 1215 Cecile Dr., Port Moody
  • Follow signs to classroom

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

Bring your little one so they can explore through sensory play including playdough, sand, water, and much more! Families with children aged 0-6 years old.

Details:

  • Drop-in program, no registration required!
  • Thursdays, April 24 – June 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • In-person group at the WFC Tri-Cities office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam). – Front playroom

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

Come join us for a fun-filled drop-in! A Family Navigator will be there for all your resource needs! For little ones aged 0-6.

Topics may include: Healthy relationships, mindful motherhood, identity/self esteem, creating personal wellness routines & boundaries, and many more!

Details:

  • No registration required, drop-in program
  • Wednesdays, April 2 – June 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • No session on April 30, May 21
  • 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

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