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This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (18-month to school start)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Join us to learn practical tips for creating calm, consistent bedtime and morning routines that set the whole family up for success. Learn about reducing stress, improving sleep, and making transitions easier.
Making Mornings and Bedtimes Easier (Virtual)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (Ages 4-8)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Dive into fun with Splashing Otters, a playful and engaging parent-and-child program designed for preschool children. Sessions will be led by our Recreation Therapist Assistant and are designed to focus on F-Words for Child Development as a framework for the group.
Splashing Otters (18 months to school start)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Dive into fun with Splashing Otters, a playful and engaging parent-and-child program designed for school-aged children. Sessions will be led by our Recreation Therapist Assistant and are designed to focus on F-Words for Child Development as a framework for the group.
Splashing Otters (Ages 4-8)
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join us for an educational session to learn what toileting readiness looks like, how to plan and prepare a toileting routine, and learn about different toilet training strategies.
Toilet Training Together (Virtual)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Robotics Club (Welland)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Designed for all ability and skill levels, Nintendo Switch Social provides a space to meet new people, build teamwork, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether participants love fast‑paced racing, creative challenges, or cooperative adventures, Switch Social offers something for everyone!
Nintendo Switch Social
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Come explore Safari Niagara! Centre staff and families will have the opportunity to explore and experience the zoo in small groups or with their own family! Niagara Children’s Centre will receive a group-rate admission cost.
Safari Niagara
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Where the galaxy has no limits! Join Niagara Children’s Centre and Cheer United for TRY IT sessions of their Cheer Abilities program. In this adapted cheer program, young cheerleaders (ages 6+) are supported according to individual strengths and needs by training coaches in a kind and compassionate environment.
Cheer United (Cheerleading)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (18-month to school start)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (Ages 4-8)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Explore the spaces where therapy sessions take place, learn how to access the enclosed outdoor playground, discover the many resources and supports available to families, and take a peek at the beautiful saltwater pool. This is a great chance to get familiar with the Centre and ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Tour with a Centre Parent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Centre families and staff for an exciting mix of soccer and golf on a 9‑hole foot‑golf course during this private event. Using a soccer ball, you’ll kick/push your way from hole to hole in this playful, beginner‑friendly sport. Come to see why footgolf is quickly becoming a family-favourite activity!
Brock Foot Golf
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Take a little time for yourself and join us for a relaxed evening of complimentary food, games, and meaningful conversation. Connect with other moms, share stories, and enjoy time in a warm, welcoming space designed for community and connection.
Moms’ Meetup: Sala Sixty One
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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An inclusive music group designed for young children to explore sound, rhythm, and movement in a safe, engaging environment. Through songs, simple instruments, and playful props, children and their caregivers will experience the magic of music, sparking connections, communication, creativity, and self-expression in a playful way.
Time for Tunes (18 months to school start)
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
An inclusive music group designed for young children to explore sound, rhythm, and movement in a safe, engaging environment. Through songs, simple instruments, and playful props, children and their caregivers will experience the magic of music, sparking connections, communication, creativity, and self-expression in a playful way.
Time for Tunes (Ages 4-8)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Whether new to LEGO robotics or experienced, kids will enjoy building and coding a robot each session. This inclusive club encourages participation in any way—directing, selecting pieces, or building with support. The focus is on fun, creativity, and problem-solving!
Robotics Club (Fort Erie)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Get ready to cheer on our favourite local basketball team, the Niagara River Lions, as they face off against the Brampton Honey Badgers! Thanks to the Niagara River Lions’ Stubs for Cubs program, this game is free for a limited number of Centre families to attend.
River Lions Game
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (18-month to school start)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (Ages 4-8)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Looking for a warm, welcoming experience to connect with other parents and caregivers? Join us for Coffee, Chat & Community — a relaxed meet-up for children and their parents/caregivers featuring light walks, great coffee, and meaningful conversation in an inclusive, family-friendly environment.
Coffee, Chat & Community: Stevensville Garden Gallery
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Looking for a warm, welcoming experience to connect with other parents and caregivers? Join us for Coffee, Chat & Community — a relaxed meet-up for children and their parents/caregivers featuring light walks, great coffee, and meaningful conversation in an inclusive, family-friendly environment.
Coffee, Chat & Community: Bright Pours Cafe
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Dive into fun with Splashing Otters, a playful and engaging parent-and-child program designed for preschool children. Sessions will be led by our Recreation Therapist Assistant and are designed to focus on F-Words for Child Development as a framework for the group.
Splashing Otters (18 months to school start)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Dive into fun with Splashing Otters, a playful and engaging parent-and-child program designed for school-aged children. Sessions will be led by our Recreation Therapist Assistant and are designed to focus on F-Words for Child Development as a framework for the group.
Splashing Otters (Ages 4-8)
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Whether new to LEGO robotics or experienced, kids will enjoy building and coding a robot each session. This inclusive club encourages participation in any way—directing, selecting pieces, or building with support. The focus is on fun, creativity, and problem-solving!
Robotics Club (Grimsby)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Designed for all ability and skill levels, Nintendo Switch Social provides a space to meet new people, build teamwork, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether participants love fast‑paced racing, creative challenges, or cooperative adventures, Switch Social offers something for everyone!
Nintendo Switch Social
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (18-month to school start)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
This event is designed for children and their parents/caregivers to enjoy a safe, supportive outdoor play together. Explore the Centre’s outdoor playground space and a variety of play-based and sensory experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and connection at each child’s own pace. Centre staff and volunteers will be there to support as well.
Playground Party (Ages 4-8)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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An inclusive music group designed for young children to explore sound, rhythm, and movement in a safe, engaging environment. Through songs, simple instruments, and playful props, children and their caregivers will experience the magic of music, sparking connections, communication, creativity, and self-expression in a playful way.
Time for Tunes (18 months to school start)
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Time for Tunes (Ages 4-8)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Explore the spaces where therapy sessions take place, learn how to access the enclosed outdoor playground, discover the many resources and supports available to families, and take a peek at the beautiful saltwater pool. This is a great chance to get familiar with the Centre and ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Tour with a Centre Parent
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Whether new to LEGO robotics or experienced, kids will enjoy building and coding a robot each session. This inclusive club encourages participation in any way—directing, selecting pieces, or building with support. The focus is on fun, creativity, and problem-solving!
Robotics Club (St. Catharines)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a relaxed outdoor morning of conversation and connection while painting sun catchers. Enjoy a creative activity, and unwind in a welcoming space. Light refreshments and all required supplies will be provided.
Parents and Caregivers Craft & Connect
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Designed for all ability and skill levels, Nintendo Switch Social provides a space to meet new people, build teamwork, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether participants love fast‑paced racing, creative challenges, or cooperative adventures, Switch Social offers something for everyone!
Nintendo Switch Social
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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March Break
Tue
14
Tour with a Centre Parent
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tue
14
Brock Foot Golf
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tue
14
Moms’ Meetup: Sala Sixty One
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed
15
Time for Tunes (18 months to school start)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Wed
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Time for Tunes (Ages 4-8)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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