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Oliver Drop-In Programs

Find drop-in programs in Oliver that you can join at the last minute with your kids. Most of these programs are free to join. Oliver offers great programs for all ages including, library time, StrongStart, playgroups, and more!Please check their websites and Facebook pages for hours of operation as these groups may change their hours. *StrongStart is only open on school days and will be closed on Pro-D days, school breaks, and holidays.
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Monday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June*)
  • Parent & Tot Gym Time (0-5 years) | 2/3 Oliver Community Hall | 9:30-11:30 am | $4.00 drop-in + $1.00/Additional Child (Oct 6-Dec 15, 2025; No class Oct 13)
  • Public Skate (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular rates apply (Register online; Oct 6-Dec 15, 2025)
  • Homeschool STEAM Time (5-12 years) | Oliver Library | 1:00-2:30 pm | Free (Sept 8-Dec 8, 2025; Cancelled Oct 13, 2025)
  • Builder’s Club Bingo (5+ years) | Oliver Library | 2:30-4:00 pm | Free (Sept 22-Dec 15, 2025; Cancelled Oct 13, 2025)
Tuesday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June*)
Wednesday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June*)
  • Active Start (2-5 years) | Oliver Recreation | 9:30-10:30 am | $8.00 drop-in (Oct 15-Dec 3, 2025)
  • Public Skate (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular rates apply (Register online; Oct 8-Dec 17, 2025)
Thursday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June*)
  • Parent & Tot Drop-In Skating (0-5 years) | Oliver Arena | 9:00-10:00 am | $5.00/parent and tot/visit (Nov 13-Dec 18, 2025)
Friday
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June*)
  • Preschool Storytime (3-6 years) | Oliver Library | 2:30-4:00 pm | Free (Oct 3-Dec 12, 2025)
  • Public Skate (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular rates apply (Register online; Oct 10-Dec 19, 2025)
Saturday
  • Weekend Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 5:30-6:45 pm | Free – Sponsored by the Oliver Lions Club (Register for drop-in online; Oct 18-Dec 27, 2025)
Sunday
  • Sunday Storytime (0-5 years) | Gather Bookshop at District Wine Village | 11:00-11:30 am (Starts Sept 14, 2025)
  • Family Shinny (5+ years with adult) | Oliver Arena | 3:45-5:15 pm | $5.00/participant (Oct 5-Dec 21, 2025)
  • Weekend Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 5:30-6:45 pm | Free – Sponsored by the Oliver Lions Club (Register for drop-in online; Oct 19-Dec 28, 2025)
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Oliver Library | ORL Branch

The Oliver Library is a welcoming branch of the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) system, located in Oliver. It offers a good selection of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and digital resources, along with public computers and free Wi-Fi. The library also hosts regular programs for children, teens, and adults, making it a hub for learning in town.
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5955 Main Street, Oliver
(250) 689-6655
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Oliver StrongStart – Oliver Elementary

StrongStart is a free school-based early learning drop-in program offered on school days. Your child will have free time to play games, read books, create a craft, participate in story time where they will sing songs, and exercise during gym time (where applicable). You will complete a registration form on your first day. Please also be prepared to provide legal proof of identification for your child.
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Oliver Elementary - 809 School Avenue, Oliver
(250) 498-3468
Sept-June
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