Welcome to motherduck! A community activity resource for Victoria moms on a budget. My friend Laura is the most amazing resource for free or cheap activities you can do with your children in Victoria. I call her "mother duck" because wherever she goes she brings the rest of us along!
Here's what's happening for the next few weeks!
Mon. Sept. 23Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Esquimalt Kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75 per child/session ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Tues. Sept. 24Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3 yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. Drop in 3$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Wed. Sept. 25Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime 10:30 - 11 am : Nellie McClung, Esquimalt or Central Saanich Branchs (no need to pre-register). ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~Vic West Community Center parent/ tot playgroup. 9:30 - 11:30am. 1$/child. A time for preschoolers and caregivers to play and learn together in a fun, positive environment.gym Equipment and toys are set up for children to explore. Caregiver participation is required. |
Thurs. Sept. 26Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Playgroup - Tiny Tykes 9:30 - 11:30 Oaklands Community center. 3$/ family. (ongoing). Join our energetic, dynamic facilitator Bev and give your family the opportunity to meet, socialize and play in an informal, family atmosphere. Coffee, tea and snack available in a peanut free zone. Punch cards available. No playgroup on holidays or Pro-D days. Mon, Thurs, Fri. ~Storytime at Tall Tale Books. 11- 11:30 am. 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd.(at Bowker Ave.) Join us for free storytime sessions! Experienced storyteller Shoshana Litman presents fantastic tales and songs for children of all ages! Every Thurs. 11 am. - 11:30 Ongoing. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. (Sept 6 - Dec 20) Drop in 3$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~ Drop in Family Storytime: Bruce Hutchinson. 10:30 - 11. ~Swim at Gordon head 1 - 4:30 ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Henderson KinderGym 1 - 2 pm $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Fri. Sept. 27Special Event: Library program (must pre-register) Central Library 3:30 - 4:30.
~Gordon Head Free swim: 7 - 8:30 PM. Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Playgroup - Tiny Tykes 9:30 - 11:30 Oaklands Community center. 3$/ family. (ongoing). Join our energetic, dynamic facilitator Bev and give your family the opportunity to meet, socialize and play in an informal, family atmosphere. Coffee, tea and snack available in a peanut free zone. Punch cards available. No playgroup on holidays or Pro-D days. Mon, Thurs, Fri. Sep 6 - Dec 21, Jan 7 - Apr 26. ~ Drop in Family Storytime. 10:30 - 11 am. Emily Carr, Central, Juan de Fuca and Oak Bay Branches. ~Esquimalt kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~Sport open Gym Free Cedar Hill Rec. 2:45 - 3:45 pm A chance for you to play with your child indoors. We will provide the equipment, balls, mats ect. unsupervised. ~Drop-in Family Fun Gym time every friday night at Henderson rec. 5:15 - 7pm. New drop-in program that is Kindergym on a big kid sporty scale! This new drop-in program is designed for families to play and stay together. The gym is open to play whatever sport you want from soccer to floor hockey to basketball. The bouncy castle will also be available every 3rd Friday of the month for those big kids that still like to bounce! Drop-in with the whole family and shoot, throw, kick and swing to your heart's content; lots of equipment available to ensure there is something fun for everyone! An attendant is on duty to help facilitate games but parent participation is required!. Parent and single child (5 yrs +up) 7$, Family (2-4 children) $14, and an extra child $1.25. |
Saturday Sept. 28
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Sunday Sept. 29Ongoing:
~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family swim: 10 am - noon ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 11 - 12 noon mobile - 4 yrs $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Young children's music group: Anglican Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra st. 9am - 9:30 am - Free (ongoing). 30 minutes of songs, movement, and musical games based on the kodaly approach to early childhood music education. Parents are welcome to stay during the class. Coffee and Tea is provided. There will be a couple performance opportunities in the context of a church service over the course of the year, for example around Christmas. No need to belong to any church, but participants should be confortable with song and story from the christian tradition. Contact David Stratkauskas 250-383-7169. (Must Register!) ~Matinees for Kids - at Uvic Cinecenta. all seats 4.75. saturday and sunday at 1pm. At Cinecenta - at UVIC. 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC. |
Mon. Sept. 30Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Esquimalt Kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Tues. Oct. 1Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session .~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3 yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Wed. Oct. 2Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime 10:30 - 11 am : Nellie McClung, Esquimalt or Central Saanich Branchs (no need to pre-register). ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Thurs Oct. 3Special Event:
Photo day at Quadra Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Storytime at Tall Tale Books. 11- 11:30 am. 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd.(at Bowker Ave.) Join us for free storytime sessions! Experienced storyteller Shoshana Litman presents fantastic tales and songs for children of all ages! Every Thurs. 11 am. - 11:30 Ongoing. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~ Drop in Family Storytime: Bruce Hutchinson. 10:30 - 11. ~Swim at Gordon head 1 - 4:30 ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Henderson KinderGym 1 - 2 pm $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Fri. Oct. 4Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime. 10:30 - 11 am. Emily Carr, Central, Juan de Fuca and Oak Bay Branches. ~Esquimalt kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~Sport open Gym Free Cedar Hill Rec. 2:45 - 3:45 pm (sept 14 - Dec 28) A chance for you to play with your child indoors. We will provide the equipment, balls, mats ect. unsupervised. ~Drop-in Family Fun Gym time every friday night at Henderson rec. 5:15 - 7pm. New drop-in program that is Kindergym on a big kid sporty scale! This new drop-in program is designed for families to play and stay together. The gym is open to play whatever sport you want from soccer to floor hockey to basketball. The bouncy castle will also be available every 3rd Friday of the month for those big kids that still like to bounce! Drop-in with the whole family and shoot, throw, kick and swing to your heart's content; lots of equipment available to ensure there is something fun for everyone! An attendant is on duty to help facilitate games but parent participation is required!. Parent and single child (5 yrs +up) 7$, Family (2-4 children) $14, and an extra child $1.25. |
Saturday Oct. 5Special event:
~Esquimalt Children's Story Fest. 11 am - 2:30pm - Free. Celebrate the wonder of storytelling at the 11th annual Esquimalt Children's Story Fest. Esquimalt Town Square (behind Municipal Hall). (not to be missed) Ongoing: ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family swim: 11 am - noon ~Henderson KinderGym 11 - 12 noon mobile - 4 yrs $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Sunday Oct. 6Ongoing:
~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family swim: 10 am - noon ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 11 - 12 noon mobile - 4 yrs $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Young children's music group: Anglican Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra st. 9am - 9:30 am - Free (ongoing). 30 minutes of songs, movement, and musical games based on the kodaly approach to early childhood music education. Parents are welcome to stay during the class. Coffee and Tea is provided. There will be a couple performance opportunities in the context of a church service over the course of the year, for example around Christmas. No need to belong to any church, but participants should be confortable with song and story from the christian tradition. Contact David Stratkauskas 250-383-7169. (Must Register!) |
Mon. Oct 7Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Esquimalt Kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Tues. Oct 8Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3 yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Wed. Oct 9Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime 10:30 - 11 am : Nellie McClung, Esquimalt or Central Saanich Branchs (no need to pre-register). ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Thurs. Oct 10Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Storytime at Tall Tale Books. 11- 11:30 am. 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd.(at Bowker Ave.) Join us for free storytime sessions! Experienced storyteller Shoshana Litman presents fantastic tales and songs for children of all ages! Every Thurs. 11 am. - 11:30 Ongoing. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~ Drop in Family Storytime: Bruce Hutchinson. 10:30 - 11. ~Swim at Gordon head 1 - 4:30 ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Henderson KinderGym 1 - 2 pm $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Fri. Oct 11Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime. 10:30 - 11 am. Emily Carr, Central, Juan de Fuca and Oak Bay Branches. ~Esquimalt kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~Sport open Gym Free Cedar Hill Rec. 2:45 - 3:45 pm A chance for you to play with your child indoors. We will provide the equipment, balls, mats ect. unsupervised. ~Drop-in Family Fun Gym time every friday night at Henderson rec. 5:15 - 7pm. New drop-in program that is Kindergym on a big kid sporty scale! This new drop-in program is designed for families to play and stay together. The gym is open to play whatever sport you want from soccer to floor hockey to basketball. The bouncy castle will also be available every 3rd Friday of the month for those big kids that still like to bounce! Drop-in with the whole family and shoot, throw, kick and swing to your heart's content; lots of equipment available to ensure there is something fun for everyone! An attendant is on duty to help facilitate games but parent participation is required!. Parent and single child (5 yrs +up) 7$, Family (2-4 children) $14, and an extra child $1.25. |
Saturday Oct 12Special event:
~Play in the park/ Park Pursuits: 10am - 12pm. Copley park - Free. Join youth leaders in various games including parachute games for the family. Ongoing: ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family swim: 11 am - noon ~Henderson KinderGym 11 - 12 noon mobile - 4 yrs $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Sunday Oct 13Ongoing:
~Young children's music group: Anglican Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra st. 9am - 9:30 am - Free (ongoing). 30 minutes of songs, movement, and musical games based on the kodaly approach to early childhood music education. Parents are welcome to stay during the class. Coffee and Tea is provided. There will be a couple performance opportunities in the context of a church service over the course of the year, for example around Christmas. No need to belong to any church, but participants should be confortable with song and story from the christian tradition. Contact David Stratkauskas 250-383-7169. (Must Register!) ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family swim: 10 am - noon ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3nbsp; or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 11 - 12 noon mobile - 4 yrs $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Mon. Oct 14Special event:
~Happy Thanksgiving! Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Esquimalt Kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Tues. Oct 15Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3 yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. Drop in 3$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Wed. Oct 16Special Event:
Kyle's 5th BIrthday! Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime 10:30 - 11 am : Nellie McClung or Esquimalt (no need to pre-register). ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. |
Thurs. Oct 17Special: Register for books for breakfast/ literacy for lunch. (google books for breakfast westshore).
Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Playgroup - Tiny Tykes 9:30 - 11:30 Oaklands Community center. 3$/ family. (ongoing). Join our energetic, dynamic facilitator Bev and give your family the opportunity to meet, socialize and play in an informal, family atmosphere. Coffee, tea and snack available in a peanut free zone. Punch cards available. No playgroup on holidays or Pro-D days. Mon, Thurs, Fri. Sep 6 - Dec 21, Jan 7 - Apr 26. ~Storytime at Tall Tale Books. 11- 11:30 am. 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd.(at Bowker Ave.) Join us for free storytime sessions! Experienced storyteller Shoshana Litman presents fantastic tales and songs for children of all ages! Every Thurs. 11 am. - 11:30 Ongoing. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. Drop in 3$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~ Drop in Family Storytime: Bruce Hutchinson. 10:30 - 11. ~Swim at Gordon head 1 - 4:30 ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Henderson KinderGym 1 - 2 pm $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Fri. Oct 18Special Event:
Library program (must pre-register) Central Library 3:30 - 4:30. ~Heritage Acres: Enchanted Halloween. 5 - 9pm.park and ride free shuttle from 2261 Keating Cross road. early bird/ advanced tickets available. Oct. 18,19, 20. and Oct. 25,26, and 27. www.enchantedhalloween.com Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Playgroup - Tiny Tykes 9:30 - 11:30 Oaklands Community center. 3$/ family. (ongoing). Join our energetic, dynamic facilitator Bev and give your family the opportunity to meet, socialize and play in an informal, family atmosphere. Coffee, tea and snack available in a peanut free zone. Punch cards available. No playgroup on holidays or Pro-D days. Mon, Thurs, Fri. Sep 6 - Dec 21, Jan 7 - Apr 26. ~ Drop in Family Storytime. 10:30 - 11 am. Emily Carr, Central, Juan de Fuca and Oak Bay Branches. ~Esquimalt kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~Sport open Gym Free Cedar Hill Rec. 2:45 - 3:45 pm (sept 14 - Dec 28) A chance for you to play with your child indoors. We will provide the equipment, balls, mats ect. unsupervised. ~Drop-in Family Fun Gym time every friday night at Henderson rec. 5:15 - 7pm. New drop-in program that is Kindergym on a big kid sporty scale! This new drop-in program is designed for families to play and stay together. The gym is open to play whatever sport you want from soccer to floor hockey to basketball. The bouncy castle will also be available every 3rd Friday of the month for those big kids that still like to bounce! Drop-in with the whole family and shoot, throw, kick and swing to your heart's content; lots of equipment available to ensure there is something fun for everyone! An attendant is on duty to help facilitate games but parent participation is required!. Parent and single child (5 yrs +up) 7$, Family (2-4 children) $14, and an extra child $1.25. |
Saturday Oct 19Special Event:
~Esquimalt Fire House open house - 11 am - 2pm. ~Vic West Y: Mad Science Spooktacular. 1 - 3:15 (6nbsp;per child). (Family 4/$20). Explore the mysteries of Halloween with fun and captivating experiments. Mad Scientists will help you make fun take-home gizmos at several hands-on stations so you can demonstrate the scientific principles to your friends. Challenge yourself and complete all stations for the chance to win Mad Science Rocket! See our famous rocket launch at 3:15pm. ~Heritage Acres: Enchanted Halloween. 5 - 9. Use the park and ride free shuttle from 2261 Keating Cross road. early bird/ advanced tickets available. Oct. 18,19, 20. and Oct. 25,26, and 27. www.enchantedhalloween.com ~Blanshard community center renaming day: 1- 3 pm. Family BBQ, bouncy castle, children and youth activities, cake walk, historic displays. New name: Quadra Village community center. Ongoing: ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family swim: 11 am - noon ~Henderson KinderGym 11 - 12 noon mobile - 4 yrs $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Sunday Oct 20Special Event:
~Heritage Acres: Enchanted Halloween. 12 - 5 pm the park and ride free shuttle from 2261 Keating Cross road. early bird/ advanced tickets available. Oct. 18,19, 20. and Oct. 25,26, and 27. www.enchantedhalloween.com Ongoing: ~Young children's music group: Anglican Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra st. 9am - 9:30 am - Free (ongoing). 30 minutes of songs, movement, and musical games based on the kodaly approach to early childhood music education. Parents are welcome to stay during the class. Coffee and Tea is provided. There will be a couple performance opportunities in the context of a church service over the course of the year, for example around Christmas. No need to belong to any church, but participants should be confortable with song and story from the christian tradition. Contact David Stratkauskas 250-383-7169. ! |
Mon. Oct. 21Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Esquimalt Kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Tues. Oct. 22Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3 yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. Drop in 3$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Wed. Oct. 23Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime 10:30 - 11 am : Nellie McClung or Esquimalt (no need to pre-register). ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. |
Thurs. Oct. 24Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Playgroup - Tiny Tykes 9:30 - 11:30 Oaklands Community center. 3$/ family. (ongoing). Join our energetic, dynamic facilitator Bev and give your family the opportunity to meet, socialize and play in an informal, family atmosphere. Coffee, tea and snack available in a peanut free zone. Punch cards available. No playgroup on holidays or Pro-D days. Mon, Thurs, Fri. Sep 6 - Dec 21, Jan 7 - Apr 26. ~Storytime at Tall Tale Books. 11- 11:30 am. 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd.(at Bowker Ave.) Join us for free storytime sessions! Experienced storyteller Shoshana Litman presents fantastic tales and songs for children of all ages! Every Thurs. 11 am. - 11:30 Ongoing. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. Drop in 3$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~ Drop in Family Storytime: Bruce Hutchinson. 10:30 - 11. ~Swim at Gordon head 1 - 4:30 ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Henderson KinderGym 1 - 2 pm $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Fri. Oct. 25Special Event:
~Monster Mash Family Halloween Party. 5:30 - 7pm. Burnside/ Gorge Community Center. Tickets 5$ each. Register with Victoria Recreation code: 44921. ~Heritage Acres: Enchanted Halloween.5-9 pm Use the park and ride free shuttle from 2261 Keating Cross road. early bird/ advanced tickets available. Oct. 18,19, 20. and Oct. 25,26, and 27. www.enchantedhalloween.com Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime. 10:30 - 11 am. Emily Carr, Central, Juan de Fuca and Oak Bay Branches. ~Esquimalt kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~Sport open Gym Free Cedar Hill Rec. 2:45 - 3:45 pm (sept 14 - Dec 28) A chance for you to play with your child indoors. We will provide the equipment, balls, mats ect. unsupervised. ~Drop-in Family Fun Gym time every friday night at Henderson rec. 5:15 - 7pm. New drop-in program that is Kindergym on a big kid sporty scale! This new drop-in program is designed for families to play and stay together. The gym is open to play whatever sport you want from soccer to floor hockey to basketball. The bouncy castle will also be available every 3rd Friday of the month for those big kids that still like to bounce! Drop-in with the whole family and shoot, throw, kick and swing to your heart's content; lots of equipment available to ensure there is something fun for everyone! An attendant is on duty to help facilitate games but parent participation is required!. Parent and single child (5 yrs +up) 7$, Family (2-4 children) $14, and an extra child $1.25. |
Sat. Oct. 26Special Event:
~Heritage Acres: Enchanted Halloween. 5 - 9. Use the park and ride free shuttle from 2261 Keating Cross road. early bird/ advanced tickets available. Oct. 18,19, 20. and Oct. 25,26, and 27. www.enchantedhalloween.com ~Halloween Fun Fest. 2$ Vic West Y. 2 - 4pm. register with Victoria recreation code: 44860. ~Central Baptist Church - Fall Festival: 4-6:30 pm. Fun filled event, carnival games, pumpkin carving, bouncy castle, games and more! (Not to miss! -Free). ~Pumpkins on the Pier is coming to Sidney on Saturday October 26th! This event will launch the 2013 Toys for Tots campaign. Through the next couple of months, the Saanich Peninsula Secret Santas will be collecting new children's toys and funds to buy toys. These gifts will be distributed to Saanich Peninsula children. Please join us at this family-oriented event to launch Toys for Tots. Those interested in carving a pumpkin for the contest can bring a new, unwrapped children's toy to the Mary Winspear Centre between October 19-26. Each person donating a toy will receive a free pumpkin to carve and bring to the event on October 26th. Pumpkins on the Pier, Saturday October 26th 4-7PM at Beacon Park will include fun activities for all ages ... * Best Carved Pumpkin Contest * Trick or Treating for kids in downtown Sidney (costumes encouraged) * Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest * Apple Biting Contest (similar to apple bobbing but not as wet!) * Open Stage concert in the Beacon Pavilion featuring local youth talent * Pumpkin parade Beacon Park to Bevan Pier For more information about Toys for Tots and Pumpkins on the Pier, please contact TIDES - The Island's Destination & Event Service at 250.999.2997 or [email protected]. Ongoing: ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family swim: 11 am - noon ~Henderson KinderGym 11 - 12 noon mobile - 4 yrs $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Sunday Oct. 27Special Event:
~Heritage Acres: Enchanted Halloween. 12 - 5 pm the park and ride free shuttle from 2261 Keating Cross road. early bird/ advanced tickets available. Oct. 18,19, 20. and Oct. 25,26, and 27. www.enchantedhalloween.com **We are planning on going this day =) would be great to see more friends there too =). ~Esquimalt Pumpkin Swim. 1-3pm. Ongoing: ~Young children's music group: Anglican Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra st. 9am - 9:30 am - Free (ongoing). 30 minutes of songs, movement, and musical games based on the kodaly approach to early childhood music education. Parents are welcome to stay during the class. Coffee and Tea is provided. There will be a couple performance opportunities in the context of a church service over the course of the year, for example around Christmas. No need to belong to any church, but participants should be confortable with song and story from the christian tradition. Contact David Stratkauskas 250-383-7169. |
Mon. Oct. 28Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Esquimalt Kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 |
Tues. Oct. 29Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3 yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5$ with swim. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. Drop in 3$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Wed. Oct. 30Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime 10:30 - 11 am : Nellie McClung or Esquimalt (no need to pre-register). ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. |
Thurs. Oct. 31~Special Event:
Happy Halloween! ~Tillicum Trick or Treat. 3-4pm Pearkes 4-5 pm(lots of bouncy castles). ~Hillside mall from 3pm free treat bags for children 12 and under at customer service. ~Mayfair mall - Trick or treat 4-6pm. ~Most fire halls have bonfires tonight (Esquimalt, Oak Bay, West shore, ect). ~4-6:30 city center park Halloween party. Ongoing: ~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~Playgroup - Tiny Tykes 9:30 - 11:30 Oaklands Community center. 3$/ family. (ongoing). Join our energetic, dynamic facilitator Bev and give your family the opportunity to meet, socialize and play in an informal, family atmosphere. Coffee, tea and snack available in a peanut free zone. Punch cards available. No playgroup on holidays or Pro-D days. Mon, Thurs, Fri. Sep 6 - Dec 21, Jan 7 - Apr 26. ~Storytime at Tall Tale Books. 11- 11:30 am. 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd.(at Bowker Ave.) Join us for free storytime sessions! Experienced storyteller Shoshana Litman presents fantastic tales and songs for children of all ages! Every Thurs. 11 am. - 11:30 Ongoing. ~Kindergym - 9:30 - 10:30 (ongoing) Gordon head rec. Drop in 3$. ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 10 - 10:45. walking to 3yrs. 3$ or with swim 5$. ~3$ Skate at Pearkes 3:15 - 4:35 pm. ~ Drop in Family Storytime: Bruce Hutchinson. 10:30 - 11. ~Swim at Gordon head 1 - 4:30 ~Kindergym Saanich Commonwealth Place. 2 - 5 years. 9:15 - 10am. 3$ or 5nbsp; with swim. ~Henderson KinderGym 10 - 11am. $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! ~Henderson KinderGym 1 - 2 pm $5.25 5/$23.75 • 10/$39.50 mobile - 4 yrs Join the leaders for an exciting hour of adventure in the gym with climbing toys, tot cars, floor hockey sticks & soft soccer balls plus a variety of other colourful sports equipment, play houses, multiple slides, Wormy, stacking cubes, the bouncy castle, music, toys, and circle time to end the session! |
Fri. Nov. 1Ongoing:
~Strong start: 8:45 - 11:45 - George Jay, Tillicum, Lochside, Ruth King, James bay, Macaulay, View Royal, (Craigflower 9 - 12). Every day that school is in session. ~ Drop in Family Storytime. 10:30 - 11 am. Emily Carr, Central, Juan de Fuca and Oak Bay Branches. ~Esquimalt kindergym: (Birth-5yrs) 10:30 - 11:50. No Bouncy castle atm.- call 250-412-8500 to reserve (after 7 am). cost is 2.75per child/session ~3$ Swim at Gordon head Family leisure and lenghts Noon - 2:30 ~Sport open Gym Free Cedar Hill Rec. 2:45 - 3:45 pm (sept 14 - Dec 28) A chance for you to play with your child indoors. We will provide the equipment, balls, mats ect. unsupervised. ~Drop-in Family Fun Gym time every friday night at Henderson rec. 5:15 - 7pm. New drop-in program that is Kindergym on a big kid sporty scale! This new drop-in program is designed for families to play and stay together. The gym is open to play whatever sport you want from soccer to floor hockey to basketball. The bouncy castle will also be available every 3rd Friday of the month for those big kids that still like to bounce! Drop-in with the whole family and shoot, throw, kick and swing to your heart's content; lots of equipment available to ensure there is something fun for everyone! An attendant is on duty to help facilitate games but parent participation is required!. Parent and single child (5 yrs +up) 7$, Family (2-4 children) $14, and an extra child $1.25. |