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.

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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

March 20

Thrive Together Playgroup

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

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March 29

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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March 10

Queensborough Family Playtime Drop-in (Queensborough CC)

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

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March 24

Baby Talk Drop-in with special guest Rebecca Adams-Brush!

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

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March 27

Eat, Play, Love drop-in potluck birthday lunch

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

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14 Mar 2025

Your Voice Shapes the Future! Share Your Heart & Be Heard

Families are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in love, community, growth, integrity, and celebration, and we...

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6 Mar 2025

Strengthen New West’s Community Bonds with a Neighbourhood Small Grant!

Ever had an idea that could bring people together, but weren’t sure how to make it happen? Host a parents’...

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3 Mar 2025

Celebrating New West’s Past, Present, and Future

On February 14th, New Westminster Family Place took part in a special event: the opening of the Time Capsule inside...

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.