Kelowna Drop-In Programs
Monday
Currently updating for Fall 2025
- 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)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 9:00-11:30 am | Free (Sept 8-29, 2025)
- Creative Playtime at the Hub (0-6 years) | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 9:30-11:30 am | Free
- Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Sept 8-Nov 24, 2025; Cancelled Oct 13)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 12:00-3:30 pm | Free (Sept 8-29, 2025)
Tuesday
Currently updating for Fall 2025
- 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)
- Family-Tot Play Time (0-5 years) | Martin Ave. BGC | 9:00 am–1:00 pm | Free (Sept-June)
- Tiny Blessings (Mom & Babies) | Willow Park Church & Highway 33 | 9:30-11:00 am (Sept 16-Nov 25, 2025)
- Moms & Tots | Willow Park Church Downtown | 9:30-11:30 am (Sept 16-Dec 16, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 9:30-11:30 am | Free (Sept 2-16, 2025)
- Creative Playtime at the Hub (0-6 years) | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 9:30-11:30 am | Free
- Rutland Baby Time (0-18 mos.)| Rutland Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Sept 16-Dec 9, 2025; Cancelled Sept 30, Nov 11)
- Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 11:30 am-12:00 pm | Free (Sept 9-Nov 25, 2025; Cancelled Sept 30, Nov 11)
- Wiggles & Giggles (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 12:00-1:00 pm | Free (Sept 9-Nov 25, 2025; Cancelled Sept 30, Nov 11)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 2:00-3:30 pm | Free (Sept 9-23, 2025)
Wednesday
Currently updating for Fall 2025
- 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 Drop In (11 mos-6 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics Centre | 9:00-11:00 am | $10 per child + one-time anuual cost (Sept 8-Nov 29, 2025)
- Homeschool Drop In (6-10 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $10 per person + one-time annual cost (Sept 8-Nov 29, 2025)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept-June, Registration Required)
Thursday
Currently updating for Fall 2025
- 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 | 9:30-11:00 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Rutland Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Rutland Library | 10:15-11:00 am | Free (Sept 18-Dec 11, 2025)
- Family Story Time | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:30-11:00 am | Free (Sept 18-Nov 6, 2025)
- Stay and Play After Rutland Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Rutland Library | 11:00-11:45 am | Free (Sept 18-Dec 11, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 12:00-3:30 pm | Free (Sept 4-25, 2025)
Friday
Currently updating for Fall 2025
- 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)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 12:30-3:30 pm | Free (Sept 5-26, 2025)
Saturday
Currently updating for Fall 2025
- Parent & Tot Drop-In Play (4 & under) | Kelowna Cheer Athletics | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Fees apply (Sept 6, 2025-End of May, 2026; Closed: Oct 11, 18, Nov 8, Dec 13, Dec 27)
- Family Story Time | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:30-11:00 am | Free (Sept 13-Nov 1, 2025)
- Family Drop-Ins (2 years-adult) | Okanagan Gymnastics | 4:30-6:30 pm | $10 per person + one-time annual cost (Sept 8-Nov 29, 2025)
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Community Resources
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. Visit their Facebook Page for information on drop-in programs available.
700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
(250) 826-6264
Childhood Connections
Childhood Connections provides families with valuable support through drop-in programs, flexible childcare options, and family resource programs. Their drop-in programs and childcare services offer convenient, high-quality care and play-based learning for children, helping parents balance their schedules while fostering healthy child development.
#101-1505 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
(250) 762-3536
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Family Support Institute of BC (FSI)
The Family Support Institute (FSI) is a provincial organization committed to providing culturally-sensitive, accessible and free support to families who have a child or family member with a disability, with or without a diagnosis. FSI offers family-to-family mentorship, support groups, training, and online resources.
1-800-441-5403
Kelowna Art Gallery
The Kelowna Art Gallery offers a welcoming and creative space for families to connect through art. With hands-on programs like Family Sundays, Studio Scribble for little ones, and the always-open ART LAB, there’s plenty to engage kids of all ages. The gallery also offers seasonal art camps, youth classes, and workshops for all skill levels, along with rotating exhibitions and guided tours. Whether you're dropping in for a casual visit or signing up for a full program, it's a fun and inspiring spot to spark creativity together.
1315 Water Street, Kelowna
(250) 762-2226
Kelowna StrongStart
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.
A.S. Matheson Elementary | Raymer Elementary | Pearson Road Elementary | South Rutland Elementary
Sept - June
Free
0-5 years old
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