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Free family fun in the Tri-Cities this summer

Lots of things to do to keep your kids busy that are light on the pocket book
Diane Strandberg
Free family programs
Mark your calendar for free things to do with your kids in the Tri-Cities.Coquitlam 125

Keeping kids busy this summer is the goal of several organizations supporting families in the Tri-Cities.

From free swims to pop-up play spaces, there are plenty of things families can do for free thanks to groups such as Share Family and Community Services, Tri-City Early Years Centre, SUCCESS, Tri-Cities Family Place, local libraries, the Cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam and Westminster Savings, the United Way, Tri-Cities Early Years Centre, Place Maillardville and the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee.

Here's what's on offer for free this summer:

DROP-IN

• Parent and tot drop-in at Mountain View Family Resource Centre (annex to Mountain View elementary), Fridays 9 to 11:30 a.m.

• Multicultural family drop-in, 2058 Henderson Place (Pinetree Way), Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2:30; Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon; and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

• Family drop-in, Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam, weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SWIMMING

• Free swims at City Centre Aquatic Complex on the third Friday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m., and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, first Sunday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m.

• In Port Coquitlam, free swims at Hyde Creek rec centre on the first Sunday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m.

PARK PLAY

• Cottonwood Park, Coquitlam, Mondays, July 4 to Aug. 22, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., and Fridays, July 10 to Sept. 28,12:30 to 2:30 p.m.;

• Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam, Tuesdays, July 5 to Aug. 23,12:30 to 2:30 p.m.;

• Galloway Park, Coquitlam, Wednesdays, July 6 to Aug. 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.;


• Gates Park, Port Coquitlam, weekdays, July 4 to Aug. 26, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.;

• Pop-up Play Space, Mackin Park, Coquitlam, Wednesdays, July 6 to Aug. 10, 9:30 to 11 a.m.;

• Pop-up Play Space at Settlers Park, PoCo, Thursdays, July 7 to Aug. 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

NEIGHBOURHOOD NIGHTS

These are Coquitlam 125 events:

• June 30, Westwood Plateau — Bramblewood elementary (2875 Panorama Dr.);

• July 7, Ranch Park — Ranch Park Elementary (2701 Spuraway Ave.);

• July 14, Burquitlam — Burquitlam Park (579 Smith Ave.);

• July 21, Northeast Coquitlam — Galloway Park (3404 Galloway Ave.);

• July 28, Austin Heights — Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave.);

• Aug. 4, Central Coquitlam — Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St.);

• Aug. 11, City Centre — Glen Park (1149 Westwood St.);

• Aug. 18, Harbour Chines — Crestwood Park (907 Crestwood Dr.);

• Aug. 25, Lougheed — Cottonwood Park (672 Aspen St.);

• Sept. 1, Maillardville — Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave.);

• and Sept. 8, Eagle Ridge — Eagle Ridge Park (2635 Runnel Dr.)

Neighbourhood Nights is free, no registration is required and and all materials and equipment are provided. Casual clothing that is appropriate for the weather and for being active is recommended. Note that some Neighbourhood Nights may be cancelled due to rain. Check www.coquitlam125.ca/neighbourhoodnights for event updates.

And don't forget Stories Galore and More from July 12 to Aug. 17 put on by the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee.