Oliver Drop-In Programs
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 (Jan 5-Mar 9, 2026)
- Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular rates apply (Register online; Jan 5-Mar 9, 2026)
- Homeschool STEAM Time (5-12 years) | Oliver Library | 1:00-2:30 pm | Free (Jan 19-May 4, 2026; Cancelled Feb 16, Apr 6)
- Builder’s Club Bingo (5+ years) | Oliver Library | 2:00-4:00 pm | Free (Jan 19-May 25, 2026; Cancelled Feb 16, Apr 6)
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 (Jan 7-Feb 25, 2026)
- Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular rates apply (Register online; Jan 7-Mar 11, 2026)
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 (Jan 8-Mar 12, 2026; No skate Mar 5)
Friday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June*)
- Preschool Storytime (3-6 years) | Oliver Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Oct 3-Dec 12, 2025)
- Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular rates apply (Register online; Jan 9-Mar 13, 2026)
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; Jan 3-Feb 21, 2026; No skating Feb 7, Feb 14)
Sunday
- Sunday Storytime (0-5 years) | Gather Bookshop at District Wine Village | 11:00-11:30 am (Jan 11-June 28, 2026; Cancelled Jan 25)
- Family Shinny (5+ years with adult) | Oliver Arena | 3:45-5:15 pm | $5.00/participant (Jan 4-Mar 8, 2026)
- Weekend Public Skating (All ages) | Oliver Arena | 5:30-6:45 pm | Free – Sponsored by the Oliver Lions Club (Register for drop-in online; Jan 4-Feb 15, 2026)
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Community Resources
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.
5955 Main Street, Oliver
(250) 689-6655
Free Wifi
Free Parking
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.
Oliver Elementary - 809 School Avenue, Oliver
(250) 498-3468
Sept-June
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