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Family Events

Looking for family fun in the Halifax area? Our Family Events calendar is packed full of family-friendly or parenting-related events in the Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding areas. We hope you enjoy the time with your family!

The calendar lists only drop-in special events. For information on regular drop-in activities and programs for kids under 6 and/or their parents, check out our Under 6 Planner. For information on classes and programs with set start and end dates, check out our Parenting Directory, our blog, HRM Rec, and the Halifax Public Libraries.

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What's on today?

Wednesday, February 10 2010
	Be My Valentine Craft Table Location: Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth Details: All ages. Stop by the craft table any time to make a valentine for your special someone. Free. more info
9:00am	Vineyard Indoor Playground Location: Vineyard Family Ministry Center, 1129 Sackville Drive, Sackville Details: Age 0-5. Free-play indoor playground with coup cars, ride on toys, slides, painting, playdough,... more info Parent and Tot Swim - Cole Harbour Place Location: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth Details: Open to a parent and 2 tots (children under 5). Come and enjoy this special time designed for young... more info
9:30am	Drop-in Playgroup Location: Parent and Children Together (PACT) Resource Centre, 1114 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth Details: Drop-in playgroup for parents, caregivers and children. more info St Margaret's Bay Toy Library Location: Glen Haven Community Centre (Peanutbutter Palace), 12285 Peggy's Cove Road (Highway 333), Glen Haven Details: In 1987 six women living in the St. Margaret's Bay area had an idea. Their idea was a toy library,... more info Parent and Tot Location: Shearwater, Hampton Gray Memorial Centre, just off Labrador Avenue, 12 Wing Shearwater Details: Ages 0-5 years. This is an interactive child-centred program for parents and caregivers of young... more info
10:00am	Parent & Tot Swim - Dartmouth YMCA Location: Dartmouth YMCA Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth Details: For parents and children 5 years and under. Also check their website for family swim times. more info Parent & Tot Swim - Centennial Pool Location: Centennial Pool, 1970 Gottingen Street, Halifax Details: The Centennial Pool is offering a 1 hour block from Monday to Friday for parents to bring their... more info Parent & Tot Skate - Spryfield Lions Rink Location: Spryfield Lions Rink, Drysdale Rd, Halifax, Details: $2 per person. Please make sure to call ahead to check times as skates often get... more info Parent & Tot Skate - Bowles Arena Location: Bowles Arena, 15 Ragus Road, Dartmouth Details: $2 per family. Please call ahead to check schedule changes. more info Bedford Playtime Location: All Saints Anglican Church (across from Cascades Spa) Details: Ages 0-5 years. Bedford Playtime is a Parent–Tot playgroup. It is a safe, friendly... more info Open Skate - Cole Harbour Place Location: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth Details: No parent & tot skates, but open skates on weekday mornings are generally quiet. There are... more info
10:10am	Preschool Skate - Dalplex Location: Memorial Arena, Dalplex, Halifax Details: $2 per person, members free. Please call ahead to check schedule changes. more info
10:15am	Public Skates - Dartmouth Sportsplex Location: Dartmouth Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road , Dartmouth Details: No parent & tot skates, but the best public skates for younger kids are Mondays, Wednesdays and... more info
10:30am	Shake, Rattle & Read Location: Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth Details: All ages. This high-energy program for young children and their caregivers will focus on the... more info
11:00am	Reel Babies - Bayers Lake Location: Empire 17 Cinemas, Bayers Lake Details: Reel Babies is a film screening series that offers Moms and other caregivers a chance to see... more info
11:30am	Parent & Tot Swim - Northcliffe Location: Northcliffe Pool/ Community Centre, 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax Details: $4.50 for one parent and child. Family swim times also available. Please call for... more info
1:30pm	Moms & Babes Yoga Location: Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio, 6156 Quinpool Road, Halifax Details: Five to six weeks after having your baby, you and your baby are invited to return to or newly begin... more info
4:00pm	Family/Public Skate Location: Devonshire Arena, 3395 Devonshire Ave, Halifax Details: Free! Sponsored by Community Recreation Services. more info