Kelowna Drop-In Programs
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 3–Dec 19, Registration Required)
- Creative Playtime at the Hub (0-6 years) | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 9:30-11:30 am | Free
- Downtown Kelowna Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Sept 8-Nov 24, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 12:00-3:30 pm | Free (Nov 3-24, 2025)
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*)
- Family Play Time (0-6 years) | Kelowna YMCA | 9:00-10:30 am or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Sept 3–Dec 19, Registration Required)
- Family-Tot Play Time (0-5 years) | Martin Ave. BGC | 9:00 am–1:00 pm | Free (Sept-June)
- Tiny Blessings (Moms & Babies) | Willow Park Church @ Highway 33 | 9:30-11:30 am (Sept 16-Nov 25, 2025)
- Moms & Tots | Willow Park Church Downtown | 9:30-11:30 am (Sept 16-Dec 16, 2025)
- Creative Playtime at the Hub (0-6 years) | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 9:30-11:30 am | Free (Cancelled Nov 11, 2025)
- Story Time at the EECO (3-5 years) | Mission Creek Regional Park (EECO) | 10:00-11:30 am | Free (Sept 16-Dec 16, 2025)
- French Story Time (3-6 years)| Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Oct 28-Nov 25, 2025; Cancelled Nov 11)
- Rutland Baby Time (0-18 mos)| Rutland Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Sept 16-Dec 9, 2025; Cancelled Nov 11)
- Mission Baby Time (0-18 mos)| Kelowna Mission Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Sept 23-Dec 9, 2025; Cancelled Nov 11)
- Downtown Kelowna Baby Time (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 11:30 am-12:00 pm | Free (Sept 9-Nov 25, 2025; Cancelled Nov 11)
- Wiggles & Giggles (0-18 mos) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 12:00-1:00 pm | Free (Sept 9-Nov 25, 2025; Cancelled Nov 11)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 2:00-3:30 pm | Free (Nov 4-25, 2025; Cancelled Nov 11)
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 3–Dec 19, Registration Required)
- Preschool Drop In (11 mos-5 years) | Okanagan Gymnastics Centre | 9:00-11:00 am | $10 per child + one-time anuual cost (Sept 8-Nov 29, 2025)
- Mission Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Kelowna Mission Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Oct 29-Dec 10, 2025)
- Downtown Kelowna Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Oct 29-Nov 26, 2025)
- Downtown Kelowna Stay & Play (18 mos-3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:45-11:45 am | Free (Oct 29-Nov 26, 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)
- Drop-In Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 12:00-3:30 pm OR 2:00-3:30 pm, depending on week; Check COFH Calendar | Free (Nov 5-26, 2025)
- LEGO and KEVA Builders Club (All ages) | Kelowna Mission Library | 3:00-4:45 pm | Free (Sept 17-Dec 17, 2025)
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 3–Dec 19, Registration Required)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 9:00-11:30 am | Free (Nov 6-27, 2025)
- Mission Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) | Kelowna Mission Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Oct 30-Dec 11, 2025)
- Downtown Kelowna Family Story Time (3-5 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:30-11:00 am | Free (Oct 30-Nov 27, 2025)
- Rutland Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Rutland Library | 10:15-11:00 am | Free (Sept 18-Dec 11, 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 (Nov 6-27, 2025)
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 3–Dec 19, Registration Required)
- MCA Kids Play & Connect (0-5 years) | Mission Creek Alliance Church Gym | 9:30-11:00 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Story Time (3-5 years) | Parkinson Recreation Centre | 10:00-10:30 am | Free (Oct 31-Dec 12, 2025)
- Downtown Kelowna Toddler Time (18 mos-3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Oct 31-Nov 28, 2025)
- Downtown Kelowna Stay & Play (18 mos-3 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:45-11:45 am | Free (Oct 31-Nov 28, 2025)
- Drop-in Play Time | Central Okanagan Family Hub | 12:30-3:30 pm | Free (Nov 7-28, 2025)
- Ninja and Gymnastics Drop-In (7 and under) | Monkey Academy | Various Times | Pre-boook your ticket online (Times vary based on week)
Saturday
- Parent & Tot Drop-In Play (4 & under) | Kelowna Cheer Athletics | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Fees apply (Cancelled Nov 8, Dec 13, Dec 27, Jan 17, Jan 31)
- Ninja and Gymnastics Drop-In (7 and under) | Monkey Academy | Various Times | Pre-boook your ticket online (Times vary based on week)
- Meet & Geek (All ages) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Free (Nov 1-Dec 20, 2025; Cancelled Nov 22)
- Mission Saturday Family Story Time (3-6 years) | Kelowna Mission Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Nov 1-Dec 13, 2025)
- Downtown Kelowna Family Story Time (3-5 years) | Downtown Kelowna Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Nov 1-Dec 13, 2025)
- Family Drop-Ins (2 years-adult) | Okanagan Gymnastics | 4:30-6:00 pm | $10 per person + one-time annual cost (Sept 8-Nov 29, 2025)
Sunday
- Family Sundays (All ages) | Kelowna Art Gallery | 10:00 am-4:15 pm | $6/person (Pre-registration required)
- Drop-In (5+) | Airhouse Kelowna | Various Hours | $26.19+tax/session
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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 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
Kelowna, Rutland, Mission Library | ORL Branch
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) serves Kelowna through its three branches: Downtown Kelowna, Mission, and Rutland. Each location offers a variety of free programs for families, including Story Time, Baby Time, and Toddler Time, along with many others. Seasonal activities and events throughout the year provide great options if you are looking for things to do with your family.
Kelowna Branch - 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna | Mission Branch - 4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna | Rutland Branch - #20-301 Highway 33, West Kelowna
Kelowna Branch - (250) 762-2800 | Mission Branch - (250) 764-2254 | Rutland Branch - (250) 765-8165
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