Children's Week

Join us for our first-ever celebration of Children’s Week from November 16 to November 21.

Free Programs

Throughout Children’s Week, the City will offer the following free programs:

Registered Programs

  • Art All Ways (ages 6–8) – Monday, Nov. 16
  • Multi-Sport (ages 6–10) – Saturday, Nov. 21
  • Nature & Games (ages 6–10) – Saturday, Nov. 21

Drop-In Programs

  • Playmania and Playzone (ages 1–5) – Nov. 16–21
  • Swimming at Hyde Creek Pool (ages 5–12) – Saturday, Nov. 21, noon–2pm
  • Skating at PCCC (ages 5–12) – Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:30–4pm
  • Art in the Gallery at the Michael Wright Art Gallery (all ages) – Saturday, Nov. 21, 10am–noon

Registration is required for most programs. For registered programs, registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 am for Port Coquitlam residents and Friday, Nov. 13 at 8am for the general public. For drop-in programs requiring registration, registration opens two days before each program date for Port Coquitlam residents. Spaces are limited, and families are encouraged to register early.

Register

Open Houses

Children’s Week concludes with open houses on Saturday, November 21 where families can enjoy fun activities and giveaways for children, meet program staff, and learn about upcoming recreation programs for kids:

Open HouseActivities
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave) from 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • 10:30am-12:30pm: Activities with PYLG (Face Painting, Crafts)
  • 11am-12pm: Nature & Games in the forest (6-10 yrs)
  • 12-2pm: Public Swimming (5-12 yrs) 
  • Children's Charter of Rights Scavenger Hunt
  • Raffle to win City swag and One City Family Pass
  • Room tours for Children's programs
Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave) from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
  •  1:30 - 3:30pm: Activity with Seniors (Cookie decorating, Crafts)
  • 2-3pm: Multi-Sport in the Gym (6-10 yrs)
  • 2:30-4pm: Public Skating (5-12 yrs)
  • Children's Charter of Rights Scavenger Hunt
  • Raffle to win City swag and One City Family Pass
  • Room tours for Children's programs

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Children's Week!

Community Sponsor

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