Find drop-in programs in Kelowna that you can join at the last minute with your kids. Most of these programs are free to join. Click on the link in the description to take you to more information on that specific program.
*Please check their websites and Facebook pages to verify the programs’ hours of operation. StrongStart is only open on school days and will be closed on Pro-D days and holidays. Some programs do not run during spring and summer break.
Monday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
- Play Time – The Bridge (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom: Pearson Road Elementary | Time Varies – click link to check schedule | Free
- Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 8-Mar 26, 2024)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Connect & Play Drop-In Space (0-6 years) | Childhood Connections | ime Varies – click link to check schedule | Free
- Connect & Play Group | HUB Playroom: Pearson Road Elementary | Time Varies – click link to check schedule | Free
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
Tuesday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Pre-School Gymnastics Drop-In (12 mos-5 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics | 9:00-10:30 am | $10/participant *OGC Membership & Gym BC Membership & Insurance sold separately
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
- Rutland Baby Time (0-18 mos.) | Rutland Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos. -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 11:30 am-12:00 pm| Free (Jan 8-Mar 26, 2024)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos. -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 12:00-1:30 pm | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Connect & Play Drop-In Space (0-6 years) | Childhood Connections | Time Varies – click link to check schedule | Free
- Drop-In Play Time | HUB Playroom: Pearson Road Elementary | Time Varies – click link to check schedule | Free
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
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Wednesday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
- Toddler Time (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 10-Mar 27, 2024)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Stay & Play (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:45-11:45 am | Free (Jan 10-Mar 27, 2024)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 12:00-1:30 pm | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Connect & Play Drop-In Space (0-6 years) | Childhood Connections | Time Varies – click link to check schedule | Free
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
Thursday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Play & Connect (0-5 years) | Mission Creek Alliance Church Gym | 9:00-11:00 am | Free (Restarts on Jan 11, 2024)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
- Song, Story & Rhyme Time | HUB Playroom – 700 Pearson Road | 9:30-10:30 am | Free
- Rutland Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Rutland Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Family Story Time | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:30-11:15 am | Free (Jan 11-Mar 28, 2024)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 12:00-1:30 pm | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Connect & Play Group | HUB Playroom: Pearson Road Elementary | Time Varies – click link to check schedule | Free
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
Friday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | A.S. Matheson Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Raymer Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Pearson Road Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | South Rutland Elementary | 8:45-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
- Ninja & Gymnastics Drop-In (0-7 years) | Monkey Academy | 9:00-11:00 am | Regular Fees (Purchase tickets online in advance)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 9:00 am-9:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
- Parent Talk (0-6 years) | The Bridge – 700 Pearson Road | 9:30 – 11:30 am | Contact Laura at 250-878-6331 to join
- Family Story Time | Spartan Room at Parkinson Recreation Centre | 10:00-10:30 am | Free (Jan 12-Mar 15, 2024)
- Toddler Time (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Jan 10-Mar 27, 2024)
- Stay & Play (18 mos- 3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:45-11:45 am | Free (Jan 10-Mar 27, 2024)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Play Time at the HUB (0-6 years) | HUB Playroom – 700 Pearson Road | 12:30-4:00 pm | Free (Year-round)
- Drop-In Language Café | HUB Playroom – 700 Pearson Road | 2:00-4:00 pm | Free (Starting on January 19, 2024)
Saturday
- Drop-In at Airhouse (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
- Drop-In Skateboard (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
- Family Story Time | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:30-11:15 am | Free (Jan 11-Mar 28, 2024)
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 12:00-8:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Ninja & Gymnastics Drop-In (0-7 years) | Monkey Academy | 1:15-3:15 pm | Regular Fees (Purchase tickets online in advance)
- Ninja & Gymnastics Drop-In (0-7 years) | Monkey Academy | 4:00-6:00 pm | Regular Fees (Purchase tickets online in advance)
- Kids Gymnastics Drop-In (2-16 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics | 5:00-6:00 pm | $10/participant *OGC Membership & Gym BC Membership & Insurance sold separately
Sunday
- Drop-In at Airhouse (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
- Drop-In Skateboard (All ages) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Times | Regular entry fee
- Public Swim (All ages) | Leisure Pool at YMCA Okanagan | 12:00-5:00 pm | Regular Fees (Effective Jan 7, 2024; Hours may differ over holidays)
- Drop-In Toddler Time (18 mos -3 years) | Airhouse Kelowna | 10:15-11:15 am | $12.50 (Year-round)
- Family Sundays (all ages) | Kelowna Art Gallery | 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm | $5 (Registration Required)
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Kelowna Community Resources
Strong Start Programs – Central Okanagan
StrongStart is a free school-based early learning program offered on school days. Your child will have free time to play games, read books, create a craft, participate in storytime where they will sing songs, and exercise during gym time (where applicable). The program is facilitated by a licensed Early Childhood Educator and runs Monday-Friday from 8:45 am to 11:45 am.
Cost: Free | Ages: 0-5 years old
- A.S. Matheson Elementary | 2090 Gordon Drive, Kelowna | 250-870-5112
- Raymer Elementary | 657 Raymer Avenue, Kelowna | 250-870-5125
- George Pringle Elementary | 3770 Elliot Road, West Kelowna | 250-870-5103
- Hudson Road Elementary | 1221 Hudson Road, West Kelowna | 250-870-5141
- Pearson Road Elementary | 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna | 250-870-5118
- South Rutland Elementary | 200 Mallach Road, Kelowna | 250-870-5113
Childhood Connections
It is the mission of Childhood Connections to provide programs, services, and resources to support families. They offer many activities, programs, and workshops for families with children 0-6 years old. Most of their programs are free, and many are drop-in programs
Address: #101-1505 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
Phone: (250) 762-3536
Central Okanagan Family HUB
The Central Okanagan Family HUB is a place for children and their families. They provide information, support, navigation, and outreach drop-off services for any parents, grandparents, or caregivers in the Central Okanagan.
Address: 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Phone: (250) 826-6264
Okanagan Regional Library
The Okanagan Regional Library presents many programs each year that are free and open to the public, for patrons of all ages and a variety of interests.
- Kelowna Branch | 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna | (250) 762-2800
- Mission Branch | 4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna | (250) 764-2254
- Rutland Branch | #20-301 Highway 33, West Kelowna | (250) 765-8165
Regional District of Central Okanagan
Nature-based programs, events, and hikes are offered in various regional parks in the Central Okanagan throughout the year. View programs and events in the Park program guide.
Address: 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna
Phone: (250) 763-4918
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