Families with Children Birth to 12 Months Old
Indoor / Drop-In
Family Play to Learn
Drop-In – 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
Tuesdays – 9:30am to 12:00pm
Wednesdays – 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays – 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Saturdays – 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program Jul 4, 5, 6, Aug 5 & Sept 2
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Thursdays – 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program on Aug 31
Having a Ball
Drop-In – Children 0 to 6 years old
This group-focused program brings together families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers for a morning of exploration, joyful play and community connections. Everyone will be sure to have a ball!
Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Rd 45
Mondays – 10:00am to 11:30am
No program Jul 3 & Aug 7
Toy and Book Lending Library
Drop-In – 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.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays – 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays – 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Saturdays – 9:30am to 12:00pm (1st, 3rd & 5th/month)
Closed Jul 1, 4, 5, 6, Aug 5 & Sept 2
Breastfeeding & Well Baby Clinic
Drop-In – Prenatal to 2 years old
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 consultation.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thursdays – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Closed the month of July
Outdoor / Drop-In
Loose Parts in the Playscape
Drop-In – 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! Loose parts 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 Playscape, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Mondays – 9:30am to 11:30am
No program on Jul 3 & Aug 7
Roots of Discovery
Drop-In – 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!
Jackson Park, Peterborough
Fridays – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Indoor Parent Child Workshops
Preregistration Required
Pajama Party
Children 0 to 6 years old
Pull on your favorite pair of PJs and join us at the Antrim site for a family pajama party. This evening program will include a few stories, a circle time and a creative activity for the whole family to do together.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Thursday, Jul 13 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday, Aug 29 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Bouncing Babies
Infants birth to 12 months old
Songs, rhymes and bouncing baby fun for parents and their little ones, up to 12 months of age.
Those with little ones on the move, we’ll have gross motor play opportunities too!
AntrimSite, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Friday , July 28 – 10:00am to 11:00am
Thursday, August 24 – 9:30am to 10:30am
Sensory Babies
Infants birth to 12months old
Make some noise, see and touch lots of interesting sensory materials, smell it and maybe even taste it. If your baby likes to explore using all their senses, then this is the program for you! Come prepared to get a little messy and have some fun!
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Thursday, August 10 – 10:00am to 11:00am
Feeding Your Baby
Infants birth to 12 months old
Do you want to know more about introducing solid foods to your baby?
Join us to get up-to-date information and guidance and an opportunity to ask questions about introducing solid foods to your baby.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Friday , August 11 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Let's Talk About Sleep, Baby!
Infants birth to 12months old
In this workshop we will talk about normal infant sleep behavior, ways to help your baby with sleep that honors infant development, infant mental health and attachment parenting, and ways to help parents get better sleep too!
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Friday, August 25 – 10:00am to 11:00am
Outdoor Parent Child Workshops
Preregistration Required
Wheelie Parade
Children 0 to 6 years old
Bring your bikes, trikes, strollers, scooters, wagons, anything with wheels. PCFC’s Wheelie Parade returns this summer to Antrim and for the first time in Apsley. We will be decorating and parading around our new track (Antrim) and beyond. Don’t have the wheels? We’ve got you covered. Try out some of our many wheeled options from the Toy Lending Library (at Antrim).
Antrim Playscape, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Wednesday, Jul 5 – 10:00am to 11:30am
Friday, Aug 11 – 10:00am to 11:30am
Apsley Site, North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd.
Thursday, Aug 17 – 10:00am to 11:30am
Little Gardeners
Children 0 to 6 years old
This is a interactive program where families take part in the care and maintenance of our community garden, while exploring our natural surroundings. Activities will be planned to introduce families to gardening and food literacy, from seed to plate. The Selwyn Library will join us on Jul 11, and Aug 22! Register for each week individually.
Lakefield Community Garden, 71 Bridge St.
Tuesday, Jul 11 – 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, Jul 25 – 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, Aug 8 – 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, Aug 22 – 9:30am to 11:00am
Tea & Picnic Party
Children 0 to 6 years old
Come join us for an exciting outdoor Tea & Picnic Party. There will be a circle time and fun activities, followed by fruit infused water and a healthy snack to share. Fancy hats and dress-up is optional but fun is guaranteed!
Please bring a towel/blanket to sit on while enjoying your snack.
Isabel Morris Park, 20 Concession St., Lakefield
Wednesday, Jul 12 – 10:00am to 11:30am
Antrim Playscape, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Wednesday, Aug 23 – 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Magic Mud Play Day
Children 0 to 6 years old
Come enjoy a morning of Messy Mud Play in our new playscape with our new mud kitchen! Yes, we said mud! Wear your boots and mess-friendly clothes (grownups too). Come dig, mix, splash, and experiment!
Antrim Playscape, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Wednesday, Jul 26 – 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Thursday, Aug 3 – 9:30am to 11:00am