Family Programs
The City of St. John's thinks families are fantastic and provides a variety of opportunities for different types of families. Some of the programs you must pre-register and others are drop in. Many of our family activities are special events, where families of all ages can spend time 'playing' and being active together
MOVE IT
Special Events
Family Swims
Family & Friends Learn To Knit
Fall Outdoor Adventure
National Child Week
Related Links
Get outside and MOVE IT with the whole family! City staff will be on site to get you moving with a number of FUN activities for everyone in the family regardless of age or ability - plus it's FREE.
Saturday, July 15 and August 5, 2017
Bowring Park
1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Sunday, July 29 and August 19, 2017
Bannerman Park
1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE
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
People that play together, stay together! Spend quality time with a family member or friend while learning to knit.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check back for next sessions.
On October 2, 2016 approximately 400 people attended Rotary "Sunshine" Park to hike the trails, try archery, hut construction, orienteering, games and sand play- all for free!
Check back in fall for more great family fun!
National Child Week Activities: 'Celebrate Kids!'
The City of St. John's Division of Recreation is recognizing National Child Day and celebrating the rights of children with activities for children and families throughout the second week of November.
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.