An outdoor family program where children (ages 0-6) and caregivers gather to play, explore nature, and connect with others in the community. Each session includes free outdoor play and a welcoming circle time with songs, stories, and shared activities.
In collaboration with YMCA CCRR.
Details:
- Drop-in, no registration required!
- Tuesdays, July 14 – August 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Cottonwood Park (672 Aspen St, Coquitlam)
If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org
A welcoming family program where children (0-6 years old) and caregivers can explore, create, and connect together. Families can enjoy hands-on activities, art, and play while visiting a resource table with information and supports for the community.
Details:
- Drop-in, no registration required!
- Mondays, July 13 – August 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- No session on Aug 3
- Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam)
If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org
Learn outdoor survival skills, Indigenous lore, and environmental stewardship in this four week course! For children 8-10 years old.
Details:
- Registration required.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7 – 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- WFC’s The Link (2780 E Broadway Street)
If you have any questions about this group, please email kevin.doan@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.
- 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 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 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
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
Bring the family to meet others in your community for an some play and storytime! For families with children 0-6 years old, older siblings are welcome to join. Max. 30 participants.
Details:
- Registration required.
- Tuesdays, January 13 – February 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Seaview Elementary 1215 Cecile Dr., Port Moody
- Follow signs to classroom
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. 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
