March Events
March 15-30: Yellow Point Farms
10am-4pm,
***PETTING FARM IS WEATHER DEPENDENT:
PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM WE ARE OPEN IF IT IS RAINING***
Petting Farm
We invite you to hang out and get up close and personal with our miniature livestock in their pasture . We call it an "interactive barnyard" because they are not in individual stalls or cages like most petting zoos. This is a unique opportunity to be immersed in the farm animal's natural habitat. Due to their docile nature, many of them seek out human attention and would love a pat or a scratch!
We have dwarf goats, babydoll sheep, mini donkeys, mini horses, and kune kune pigs roaming around the pasture foraging and munching on grass, plus we have chicks to hold as well! Feel free to hang out with them as long as you'd like. This is a casual setting, no appointment necessary.
COST: $12 p/p
Senior rate: $10
Babies under age one, FREE!
*Children 15 and undermustbe accompanied by an adult in the petting farm. There is no feeding, running, or chasing the animals allowed.
*No dogs*-leave them at home - it stresses the animals to have unknown dogs around (which are potential predators in their eyes).
March 18: Nanaimo North Library - Paws 4 Stories
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Drop in and read a story to licensed St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, Bella, and her handler, Linda. ‘Paws4Stories’ is a SJA Therapy Dog Community Service Program that promotes improvement in the reading skills of children.Children of all ages welcome. Bella and Linda will be at the library every Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, except Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Ongoing Activities
Baby Activities (0-18m)
Healthy Beginnings (0-6m)
Wed, 2-3:30pm.
Every week has a different topic. View Facebook monthly calendar to see the topic for that week.
1665 Grant Ave (Nanaimo health unit)
Baby Rhyme Time (0-24m)
Fri, 10:30-11am
Located the beautiful North Nanaimo library. You can view their calendar online to make it's on for the week.
New Mom's, Dad's & Babies (0-6m)
They provide prenatal classes, baby groups and many more resources. We didn't see a calendar online but on their website there's a link to a facebook page & phone number for more info.
602 Haliburton St
Nanaimo Parks & Rec
Check out their activity guide for some 1-5 year programs (or website for programs).
(They do charge $, but there's 50% discount for low income/refugee. View details and to apply, fill out this form, or call).
Toddler Activities (18m - 5yrs)
Tiny Tots (0-5 years)
Wed, 10-11am
This casual play group is right in Country Club mall, which makes it the ideal drop in play group. They have songs + a book at the end.
Country Club Mall (Check link for outside play dates).
Nanaimo Child Development Centre (0-6 years)
Tues & Thurs, 9-11:30am
There's an outdoor area with a playground, a covered patio with toys and an inside area as well. It starts with play time and ends with a story/song. This facility has lots of resources so it's a great intro step to possibly find more support.
1135 Nelson St
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North (0-6 years)
Thurs, 10:30-11am
This beautiful library has a great structured mix of story, songs, & visual props to keep everyone engaged. (Downtown Nanaimo & Ladysmith libraries also have this on different days and not as busy).
Strong Starts (0-5 years)
Check out their activity guide for some 1-5 year programs (or website for programs).
Mon - Fri, 9-12pm
Located a multiple school in Nanaimo, simply register online and show up! There's lots of play stations to choose from and a teacher to answer any questions.
Find one near you.
Ladysmith Friends & Family (0-6m)
Tues-Fri, 9:30am-12pm
Located in Ladysmith, they either play inside in the large building with toys, crafts and a place to run around, or in their outside space. Check the calendar.
Nanaimo Parks & Rec
Check out their activity guide or website.
(They do charge $, but there's 50% discount for low income/refugee. View details and to apply, fill out this form, or call).
Kids Activities (5-12yrs)
LEGO® Club (5-12 years)
Wed (once a month), 3:30-4:30pm
Use our LEGO® to create a masterpiece. Each month features a different theme and we’ll display your creations in the branch so everyone can see them! Drop-in, no registration required. Program runs the first Wednesday of every month.
Nanaimo Parks & Rec
Check out their activity guide or website.
(They do charge $, but there's 50% discount for low income/refugee. View details and to apply, fill out this form, or call).
Teen Activities
Nintendo Switch Gaming (10-18 years)
Wednesday (once a month), 2:30-4:30pm
Tweens and Teens are invited to drop by for some Nintendo Switch fun on our big screen tv. Ages 10-18 years. Third Wednesday of every month.
Nanaimo North Library
Nanaimo Parks & Rec
Check out their activity guide or website.
(They do charge $, but there's 50% discount for low income/refugee. View details and to apply, fill out this form, or call).