New West
Family Place

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

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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.

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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 parenting programs and 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. Come and play with us!

Activity Packs

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

Toy Lending Library

We have a collection of engaging and developmentally appropriate toys you can borrow for infants, toddlers or preschoolers, housed at the New West Public Library.

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Event Calendar

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Upcoming

February 13

Family Playtime Drop-in (Century House) with a special performance by Brian Cook!

Feeling eager to meet other parents and their young children in Uptown New West? On the lookout for fun activities...

February 13

Thrive Together Playgroup

This weekly playgroup is a welcoming space for caregivers and children with extra support needs. Whether your child is neurodivergent,...

February 10

Baby Talk Drop-in with special guest Bryony Ollier of Singing Mamas!

If you’re a new parent with a pre-mobile baby and need to find your people and how to navigate this...

February 13

Eat, Play Love drop-in lunch!

Join us for a shared lunch after our Quayside drop-in. Today we end early and offer food for all of...

February 14

Tin Soldier Time Capsule Opening

The World’s Largest Tin Soldier currently located on the waterfront in New Westminster, is officially recognized by Guinness World Records....

February 26

Thrive Parents Support Group (registered event)

Are you a parent of a neurodivergent child, feeling uncertain about the journey? Find support and connections within your community....

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What's Happening

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4 Feb 2025

Championing Families: A visit from Minister Jodie Wickens

Yesterday was a special day at New Westminster Family Place: we welcomed the BC Minister of Children & Family Development,...

A picture of the Reading Nook at New West Family Place Quayside

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24 Jan 2025

Highlighting Literacy Week at New Westminster Family Place

At New Westminster Family Place, we know literacy is more than just reading and writing—it’s the foundation for communication, learning,...

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17 Jan 2025

Neighbourhood Small Grants Celebration: Building Love and Community, One Project at a Time 

On a crisp evening at Centennial Lodge, New Westminster Family Place brought together project leaders, volunteers, and community members to...

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.