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
Sunday FUNday!
Healthy Families
National Family Week
Special Events
Family Swims
Family & Friends Learn To Knit
Family & Friends Sit and Knit
Family & Friends Card Making
Family & Friends Scrapbooking
Family & Friends Paint Night
National Child Week
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MOVE IT
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
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.
Sundays
September 17 to December 17, 2017
1 to 3 p.m.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: All ages
Cost: $3 per child (parents and children under age 2 Free)
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.
Tuesdays
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: All ages
Cost: $3 (Adults and children under 2 year free)
Sessions:
- Mental Health, September 19, 2017
- Sleeping for Wellness, October 17, 2017
- Physical Literacy, November 21, 2017
- Healthy Eating, December 12, 2017
National Family Week
October 1 to 7, 2017
Kick off National Family Week with Fall Outdoor Adventure event at Rotary Park.
Fall Outdoor Adventure
Families of all ages and abilities can hike the trails, try archery, hut construction, orienteering, games and sand play- all for free! This event is weather dependent. 
Sunday, October 1, 2017
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Rotary 'Sunshine' Park
All ages
Cost: Free
Family Bedtime Story
What a great way to spend a Friday night with your family during Nataional Family Week! Put on your PJ's and join us for a special book reading and a snack!
Friday, October 6, 2017
7 to 8 p.m
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
All ages
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
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. Supplies for the first two classes are included in the price. Register here.
Course one
September 12 to October 17, 2017
Tuesdays
7 to 9 p.m
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: 10+
Cost: $50
Course two
October 29 to December 10, 2017
Sundays
2 to 4 p.m.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: 10+
Cost: $50
Family & Friends Sit and Knit
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.
Wednesdays
7 to 9 p.m.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: 10+
Cost: $4
Sessions:
- September 20, 2017
- October 18, 2017
- November 15, 2017
- December 13, 2017
Family & Friends Card Making
Get together for an evening with family and friends to design your own Christmas or greeting cards. Children ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult and registered separately. Supplies included to make three cards each. Register here.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
6:30 to 8:30 p.m
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: 10+
Cost: $14
Family & Friends Scrapbooking
Get togeter for an evening with families and friends to design a photo page. Please being your favorite photos to build your own special page (based on a theme or vacation) to rame or add to your scrapebook. Children ages 10-13 must be registered separetely and accompanied by an adult. Supplies included to make one page each.
Monday, October 2, 2017
6:30 to 8:30 p.m
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: 10+
Cost: $14
Family & Friends Paint Night
Family and friends can paint their own masterpiece. Children ages 10-13 must register separetely and be accompanied by an adult. Supplies are included. Register here.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages: 10+
Cost: $14
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 throughout the second week of November with activities for children and their families.
MOVE IT
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, November 25, 2017
PowerPlex, 90 Crosbie Road
1:30 to 3:30 p.m
Ages: All ages
Cost: FREE
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.