New West
Family Place

This is a place where all families with Children from 0 to 6 find encouragement, support and resources to thrive.

about us

Barrier & cost-free family playtime programs

We offer barrier and cost-free family playtime programs, and free registered in-person talks, workshops, and parenting programs for families with children in the early years (aged 0-6). Come to New Westminster Family Place to find support, strengthen your relationships with your children, enhance how you feel about parenting, and build community connection.

our programs

Programs & Workshops

We offer drop in programs, workshops and parenting groups for all families to find support, strengthen their relationships with their children and their family members, enhance how they feel about their parenting, and build community connection and belonging.

Parenting Programs & Workshops

Our workshops are designed to enhance parenting skills & develop a positive community for families.

Family
Drop-Ins

Drop in programs are parent participation, are no cost, and do not require pre-registration.

Activity Packs

Activity packs are for holidays and events to encourage creative play and learning for our New West families.

Toy Lending Library

We have a collection of engaging and developmentally appropriate toys you can borrow for infants, toddlers or preschoolers.

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Event Calendar

September 16

Family Playtime Drop in (Quayside) with Parent-Tot Music!

Are you looking for ways to meet other people with babies and young children in your community? Are you seeking...

Playful picture of the riverfront and a tugboat listing open hours of the Quayside drop-in (Mondays to Fridays 9:30-11:30 AM)
September 12

Family Playtime Drop in (Quayside) with Special Guest!

Are you looking for ways to meet other people with babies and young children in your community? Are you seeking...

September 9

Baby Talk Drop-in

If you’re a new parent with a pre-mobile baby (0-9 months) and need to find your people and how to...

September 9

Uptown Playtime Drop in (Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces)

Are you looking for ways to meet other people with babies and young children in your community? Are you seeking...

September 11

Uptown Playtime Drop in (Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces)

Are you looking for ways to meet other people with babies and young children in your community? Are you seeking...

October 2

Uptown Playtime Drop in (Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces)

Are you looking for ways to meet other people with babies and young children in your community? Are you seeking...

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What's Happening

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26 Aug 2024

Fridays On Front’s Season of Fun

Our Weekly Festivities This past Friday, we wrapped up the final chapter of this year’s Fridays on Front series, and what an...

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18 Aug 2024

Celebrating Unity And Community Spirit On 12th Street

This month, New West Family Place was thrilled to join in 12th Street’s Annual Festival once again. With lively musical entertainment, delicious treats...

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4 Aug 2024

Mornings by the River: Uniting Community and shaping a Family-centric New West 

Throughout July, New West Family Place had the opportunity to expand outside our indoor playroom and venture to the great outdoors....

Families

Who Is Family Place For

Our programs are for families with children 0-6 years including grandparents, caregivers, extended and chosen family. We support and embrace families of every gender, background or socioeconomic status and we offer programs all around New West – across the community – touching every neighborhood – and at consistent times.