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 and holidays.
Monday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Parent & Tot Gymtime (0-6 years) | Oliver Community Centre | 9:30-11:30 am| $4/parent and tot visit, $1/additional child (Oct 7-Dec 16, 2024; No session Nov 11)
- Public Skate (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Construction! Programs will take place after Nov 1, 2024)
Tuesday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Family Drop-In Pickleball (Ages 7+) | 2/3 Oliver Community Hall | 5:30-6:30 pm | $5/family (Oct 15-Dec 3, 2024)
Wednesday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Public Skate (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Construction! Programs will take place after Nov 1, 2024)
Thursday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Parent & Tot Drop-In Skating (0-5 years) | Oliver & District Arena | 9:00-10:00 am | $5/parent and tot visit (Construction! Programs will take place after Nov 1, 2024)
Friday
- StrongStart (0-5 years) | Oliver Elementary | 8:30–11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
- Fall Story Time (3-6 years) | Oliver Library | 10:15-10:45 am | Free (Oct 4-Dec 13, 2024)
- Public Skate (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 12:00-1:00 pm | Regular fees apply (Construction! Programs will take place after Nov 1, 2024)
Saturday
- Lego at the Library (All ages) | Oliver Library | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Free (Oct 5-Dec 21, 2024)
- Free Lions Skating (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 5:30-6:45 pm | (Construction! Programs will take place after Nov 1, 2024)
Sunday
- Free Lions Skating (All ages) | Oliver & District Arena | 5:30-6:45 pm | (Construction! Programs will take place after Nov 1, 2024)
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