Families With Children 2 Years Old
Summer Schedule – June 29 to September 5, 2026
Drop-In / Indoor
Family Play to Learn
Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
This EarlyON parent child interactive program offers an engaging environment to explore and create with your children and to connect with other families. Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as share resources and their expertise when needed.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Mondays ǀ 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesdays ǀ 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Saturdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
CLOSED: Jul 1, Aug 1, 3, 31, Sept 5
Apsley Site, North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Road, Apsley
Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
July 16 & Aug 20 ONLY
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
CLOSED: Aug 3, 31
Norwood Site, 31 King St., Norwood
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Fridays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
CLOSED: Jul 1
Otonabee Valley Site, Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough
CLOSED for the Summer
Breastfeeding & Well Baby Clinic
Drop-in ǀ Prenatal to 2 years old/Breastfeeding
Drop in to speak to a lactation consultant/community health nurse for breastfeeding help and/or to answer your questions about child health and development. Cannot come to the centre? No problem! Call us – 705-748-9144 to request a telephone or virtual consultation.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Toy and Book Lending Library
Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
A lending service where families can borrow high quality, developmentally appropriate toys, books and games for their young children. Access to library staff and early learning tips to try at home.
Check out our selection on line HERE
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Saturdays (1st, 3rd, 5th @/month) ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
CLOSED: Aug 1, Sept 5
Drop-In / Outdoor
Loose Parts in the Playscape
Drop-inǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Have you noticed that when you give a child a gift, they are more interested in exploring the box and wrapping than in what is inside? That is what loose parts are all about! It could be a plastic tube, a cardboard box, sticks or stones. What happens when your child finds these materials outside? Children are naturally curious and when we invite them to explore loose parts in our outdoor space, there is freedom to move and explore.
The possibilities are endless! Come join us for some fun.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 11:30am
CLOSED: Aug 3
Little Gardeners
Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Calling all green thumbs and budding garden enthusiasts!
This interactive program invites families with children to take part in the care and maintenance of our community garden, while also exploring our natural surroundings.
Fun-filled activities are set out to introduce families to gardening and food literacy from seed to plate.
*Rain or shine. Dress for the weather.
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St. – Community Garden
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 11:30am
Jul 7, 21, Aug 4, 18, Sept 1 ONLY
Noticing Nature
Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Join us for a gentle outdoor experience where little ones and their caregivers can explore the natural world together through movement and their five senses.
Each week we will encourage mindful observation and playful interactions with nature. We will enjoy simple outdoor activities that nurture curiosity, connection, and calm.
Families can slow down, tune-in and grow closer through the wonder of Newhall Park in every season.
*no washroom on site.
Newhall Park, 701 Lock Street, Peterborough
Wednesdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
CLOSED: Jul 1
Roots of Discovery
Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Roots of Discovery is a child-led outdoor exploration program offering opportunities for young children to investigate and find joy in the natural outdoor world and parents to support and share in their wonder.
Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as to share resources and their expertise when needed. Join us for the adventure!
*no washroom on site.
Jackson Park, 610 Parkhill Rd. W., Peterborough
Fridays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Summer Families First
Ten weeks only
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept 4 ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pregnant and/or parenting families with children birth to 6 years old
Click HERE to complete and submit a referral form and the program coordinator will contact you for next steps.
For more information, please call 705-748-9144
This highly supportive program focuses on the health and wellbeing of families by helping women prepare for labour, birth, and the transition to parenthood. It also supports families in building strong support networks, encourages parent‑child attachment, and provides opportunities for parents and children to learn together through play.
Antrim Site – 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough