Family Programs
Sunday FUNday
Healthy Communities Awareness Sessions
Healthy Families
Active Start Pop Ups
Special Events
Family Swims
Family & Friends Learn To Knit
Family & Friends Sit and Knit
National Child Week
National Family Week
Related Links
Did you ever wonder how many animals were on the Peter Pan statue or how old the swimming pool is in Bowring Park? Join us at the Bungalow in historic Bowring Park to start your reserch and learn some interesting facts about the park. For families of all ages and abilities! Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is weather dependent.
June 3, 2018
Sunday
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Bowring Park, meet on the Bungalow lawn
Free
Sunday FUNday (Drop In Program)
A fun filled family afternoon with games and activities for family members of all abilities from tot to grandparent. Recreation staff will be on site to encourage FUNdamental movement skills and physical literacy through active free play.
January 14 to May 27, 2018
Sunday's
1 to 2:30 p.m
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: All ages
Cost: $3 per child (parents and children under age 2 free)
Healthy Communities Awareness Sessions
Sessions to discuss the importance of health and well being for ages 16+. Registration is required but the session is FREE.
| Course & Code | Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Sleeping for Wellness 10929 |
W | Apr 11 | 6:30 to 8 p.m | PRCC |
| Mindfullness & Yoga for Wellness 10930 |
W | Apr 25 | 6:30 to 8 p.m | PRCC |
| Healthy Families (Cancelled) |
W | May 16 | 6:30 to 8 p.m | PRCC |
| Healthy Eating (Cancelled) |
W | May 30 | 6:30 to 8 p.m | PRCC |
Healthy Families
Healthy communities start with healthy families. The topic and discussion will appeal to adults and teens, while children engage in active play led by our HIGH FIVEⓇ certified leaders. Check back for upcoming sessions.
| Course & Code | Age | Day | Dates | Time | Location | Cost |
| Family Archery 11019 |
6+ | Tu & Th | Apr 17 to 26 | 6:30 to 8 p.m | PRCC | $60 Per family, up to 4 people |
| Scavenger Hunt | All Ages | Su | June 3 | 2 to 3:30 p.m | Bowring Park | FREE |
Get outside and MOVE IT with the whole family! City staff will be on site to get your moving with a number of FUN activities for everyone in the family regardless of age or ability.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
| July 14 | Saturday | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Bowring Park |
| July 28 | Saturday | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Bannerman Park |
| August 11 | Saturday | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Bowring Park |
| August 25 | Saturday | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Bannerman Park |
There are a number of Family and Special Events offered by the City of St. John's, click here for more information.
Please see the City pools Swim Schedule.
Family & Friends Learn To Knit
Family and friends can spend quality time together while learning to knit (6 weeks sessions). Children 10 to 13 must register and be accompained by an adult. Check back for upcoming sessions.
Family & Friends Sit and Knit (Drop In Program)
Get together to knit, share ideas, patterns, and chat with your family and friends. Children ages 10-13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bring along your current knitting projects and anything you wish to share to our monthly drop in sessions. Check back for upcoming sessions.
National Child Week Activities: 'Celebrate Kids!'
The City of St. John's Division of Recreation recognizes National Child Day and celebrates the rights of children each November with activities for children and their families.
National Family Week
National Family Week provides an opportunity to celebrate families and reflect on their importance in our lives.
The City of St. John's celebrates each year with a variety of activities for families of all ages and abilities!
Participaction - Make Room For Play
Have an idea for a family program or for more information, please email recreation@stjohns.ca or call 709-576-8388.