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Family Events
Make this summer unforgettable with exciting FREE family events happening throughout the community!
Important Note: While many events are perfect for the whole family, some may cater specifically to your child in service. This event is open to your child in service only
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Sharky’s Indoor Playground
Calling all little explorers! Get ready for a day of fun and adventure at Sharky’s Indoor Playground. This exciting event is perfect for children up to 8 years old who love to climb, slide, and explore. Sharky’s offers a clean and safe environment with a variety of play structures that will challenge your child’s imagination and keep them entertained for hours. This event is open to the whole family! Don’t forget to wear socks!
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DATE/TIME Up to 8 years July 5 9:30am - 11:30am
Zap Zone
LOCATION Sharky’s Indoor Playground 16 Steel Street, Welland - Pelham Ontario L3B 3L9
Join us for an action-packed afternoon at Zap Zone Laser Tag. This event is perfect for youth age 12+ years who love friendly competition and strategic play. Suit up, grab a laser, and see if you can outlast your friends in this exciting laser tag battle. Youth must be safe in a community location with a ratio of 4 teens per staff.
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DATE/TIME 12+ years July 5
1:00pm - 3:00pm
LOCATION Zap Zone 4605 Victoria Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4B5
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Movies! (Despicable Me 4)
Come and join us as we watch Despicable Me 4! This movie is fun for all ages. Concession will be available for purchase. This event is open to the whole family!
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DATE/TIME up to 8 years July 12 10:00am - 12:00pm
LOCATION Landmark Theatres 221 Glendale Avenue St. Catharines, ON L2T 2K9
Drum Circle
Calling all beat makers! Join us for a fun and interactive drum circle experience for all ages and abilities. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to connect with your children and explore the joy of making music together. This event is open to the whole family!
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DATE/TIME All ages July 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LOCATION Bethesda Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
Therapy Tails Drop-In
Come join us to enjoy some therapeutic relief from the dedicated team of volunteers from Therapy Tails. These volunteers include the four legged, well disciplined, gentle, furry coated, wiggly bummed dogs, who accompany their owners to these visits. Take some time to relax and enjoy the frolicking dogs here with us at the Niagara Family Centre. It’s sure to be a fun and relaxing time for the whole family!
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DATE/TIME All ages July 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION Bethesda Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
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Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm
Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm provides a fun, free animal viewing and park exploration experience for all ages! Come and enjoy opportunities to see a variety of farm animals up close and experience diverse birds and plants, all in a natural, outdoor setting. The park also features a playground, pavilion and walking trails to explore. This event is open to the whole family!
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DATE/TIME All ages July 19
9:30am - 11:30am
Yoga
LOCATION Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm
650 Read Road
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6
Come find your Zen! Fun for the whole family, whether you are a yoga master or a beginner come and enjoy this relaxing hour. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring your own water bottle and a yoga mat. *There are limited yoga mats available. This event is kid friendly and there will be staff available to support.
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DATE/TIME All ages July 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Playground Drop-In
LOCATION Bethesda Niagara Family Centre
3310 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
Are you looking for a fun way to spend the summer with your family? Join us for Bethesda’s Playground Drop-In at the Niagara Family Centre! This event is the perfect opportunity for your child to:
• Make new friends and play together on one of our completely enclosed playground areas.
• Get creative with arts and crafts activities.
• Siblings are welcome to join the fun!
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DATE/TIME All ages July 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION Bethesda Niagara Family Centre
3310 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
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Bowling
Come join us for 5 pin bowling with music. Fun for the entire family! Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. Don’t forget your socks! This event is open to the whole family!
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DATE/TIME All ages August 9 9:00am - 12:00pm
Drum Circle
LOCATION Pla-Mor Bowling Lanes 106 Main Sreet St Catharines, ON L2N 4V4
Calling all beat makers! Join us for a fun and interactive drum circle experience for all ages and abilities. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to connect with your children and explore the joy of making music together. This event is open to the whole family!
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DATE/TIME All ages August 9 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Therapy Tails Drop-In
LOCATION Bethesda Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
Come join us to enjoy some therapeutic relief from the dedicated team of volunteers from Therapy Tails. These volunteers include the four legged, well disciplined, gentle, furry coated, wiggly bummed dogs, who accompany their owners to these visits. Take some time to relax and enjoy the frolicking dogs here with us at the Niagara Family Centre. It’s sure to be a fun and relaxing time for the whole family!
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DATE/TIME All ages August 9 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION Bethesda Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
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Sharky’s Indoor Playground
Calling all little explorers! Get ready for a day of fun and adventure at Sharky’s Indoor Playground. This exciting event is perfect for children up to 8 years old who love to climb, slide, and explore. Sharky’s offers a clean and safe environment with a variety of play structures that will challenge your child’s imagination and keep them entertained for hours.This event is open to the whole family!
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DATE/TIME Up to 8 years August 16 9:30am - 11:30am
Swimming
LOCATION Sharky’s Indoor Playground 16 Steel Street Welland, ON L3B 3L9
Fun for the whole family: Join us at the Port Dalhousie Outdoor Pool for some fun in the sun! To help ensure your children have a safe and enjoyable swimming experience, we use a colourcoded wristband procedure to identify children at risk. This allows us to adequately supervise any children needing extra assistance in the pool area.
Please Note: All children must always be accompanied within arm’s reach by a parent, guardian or designate (caregiver) who is at least 14 years old or can pass the facility swim test.
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DATE/TIME All ages August 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LOCATION Port Dalhousie Outdoor Pool 205 Main Street St. Catharines, ON L2N 4V9
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Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm
Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm provides a fun, free animal viewing and park exploration experience for all ages! Come and enjoy opportunities to see a variety of farm animals up close and experience diverse birds and plants, all in a natural, outdoor setting. The park also features a playground, pavilion and walking trails to explore. This event is open to the whole family!
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DATE/TIME All ages August 23 9:30am - 11:30pm
Zap Zone
LOCATION Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm 650 Read Road St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6 register
Join us for an action-packed afternoon at Zap Zone laser tag. This event is perfect for youth age 12+ years who love friendly competition and strategic play. Suit up, grab a laser, and see if you can outlast your friends in this exciting laser tag battle. Youth must be safe in a community location with a ratio of 4 teens per staff.
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DATE/TIME 12+ years August 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LOCATION Zap Zone 4605 Victoria Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4B5 register
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