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 13 to May 12, 2019
Sunday's
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Ages:  All ages
Cost:  $2 per child (children under 6 months 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. Check back for upcoming sessions.

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. 

Snow Play and Sliding
Saturday, February 16, 2019
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Bowring Park

Bunny Hop Parade
Sunday, April 14, 2019
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Bowring Park

Active Start Pop Ups

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. Check back for future events.

Special Events

There are a number of Family and Special Events offered by the City of St. John's, click here for more information.

Family Swims

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.  

Paul Reynolds Community Centre
January 22 to March 22, 2019
Tuesdays
7 to 9 p.m.
Ages: 10+
Cost: $64
To register please click here.

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.

Paul Reynolds Community Centre 
Wednesday
7-9 p.m.
Ages: 10+
Cost: $2

Dates:

• Wednesday, February 13, 2019
• Wednesday, March 13, 2019
• Wednesday, April 10, 2019

                                         
Family Paint Night

A variety of art and seasonal craft activities offered for children, youth and families.
Please click here to register for 2019 sessions.

National Family Week
 
National Family Week is celebrated the first week of October each year with activities for families including a Family Fun Day. Check for activities on the Calendar of Events at www.stjohns.ca

National Child Day

National Child Day is celebrated each year on November 20. A key objective of National Child Day is inecrease awareness and understanding of the rights of the child to ensure they reach their full potential. Celbrating National Child Day is about celebrating children as active participants intheir own lives who can meaningfully contribute to decision making. National Child Day has been celebrated and recognized in the City of St. John's since 1999. Check out the activities on the Calendar of Events at www.stjohns.ca

Related Links

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.