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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: Rice Rd. Greenhouse
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 (Welland)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Spend time visiting the animals, walking by the duck pond and lake, or relaxing together in the grassy area and playground. Centre staff will be there to support play between children, connections between families, and to lend a helping hand as needed.
Happy Rolph's Animal Farm
10:00 AM - 11:30 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
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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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
6:00 PM - 6:30 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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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: Watering Can
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
Spend an evening at Memorial Park with Centre staff and families. Enjoy the new accessible outdoor pool (gradual beach entry and pool access chair), playground, splash pad and surrounding green space at your own pace. Pool entry cost for your family will be covered by Niagara Children’s Centre.
Memorial Park: Pool & Playground
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spend an evening at Memorial Park with Centre staff and families. Enjoy the new accessible outdoor pool (gradual beach entry and pool access chair), playground, splash pad, and surrounding green space at your own pace. Pool entry cost for your family will be covered by Niagara Children’s Centre.
Memorial Park: Pool & Playground
5:00 PM - 7:00 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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Join fellow dads and male-identifying caregivers for a bowling night filled with laughter and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity to strike up a connection with fellow caregivers while enjoying a fun and relaxed evening together. The cost of a lane and a shoe rental is covered!
Dad's Corner: Bowling
7:00 PM - 9:00 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
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
12:00 PM - 12:30 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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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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Centre parents and caregivers are invited to a relaxed morning at the driving range and a round of mini golf. Enjoy some fresh air, practice your swing at your own pace, and connect with other parents in a friendly, supportive setting. Costs will be covered and no experience is necessary!
Parents & Caregivers on the Course
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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March Break
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Cheer United (Cheerleading)
Sunday, August 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Playground Party (18-month to school start)
Monday, August 17, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Playground Party (Ages 4-8)
Monday, August 17, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Coffee, Chat & Community: Watering Can
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Splashing Otters (18 months to school start)
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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