Kid’s Activities
Below is information about activities at home and in the community for kids.
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Vancouver Island Regional Library Black History Month Reading List and Events
The Vancouver Island Regional Library has posted a reading list to celebrate and educate folks on Black History Month. The reading list features lots of amazing stories for all ages written by Black authors. The library also has resources on this page that links to...
Virtual Stories with Storytime Corner
Preschoolers and families are invited to join this free online Storytime Corner at 10:30am every Monday and Friday morning. Includes stories, songs, fingerplay, puppets, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/655179938676675/
Oak Bay Halloween Community Bonfire
The Oak Bay Bonfire will take place on October 31st at 6PM. This community event will feature a costume parade. Children will have the opportunity to help keep the bonfire safe by spraying the fire with real fire hoses. The Kiwanis team will also be handing out food...
Virtual Halloween Paint Night
Michelle the Painter is a youtube channel that hosts free online paint nights that can be completed at your leisure. The projects only require simple art supplies and the videos are free for everyone. There are simple to advanced designs available on the channel....
Orange Shirt Day 2022 Activities for Kids
The Orange Shirt Day organization has uploaded a list of activities for families to take part in on September 30th. These are free and are available to both teachers and parents. These activities are educational and promote awareness of reconciliation efforts, as well...
Beacon Hill Children’s Farm
The Beacon Hill Children's Farm is a fun way to spend an afternoon outdoors with the kids. There are goats, sheep, bunnies, peacocks, potbellied pigs, miniature horses and other animals. The farm hosts goat stampedes at 10:10 am and 5:10 pm. The farm is open daily...
Victoria Bug Zoo
The Victoria Bug Zoo is a great low-cost day outing for youth this summer. Kids under 4 get in free, and kids under 18 get in at a discounted rate of $8. The zoo is open during the week from 11:00-4:00pm PST and on weekends from 10:00-4:00 PST. Tickets can be...
Tubi free kids streaming service
Tubi is a free kids streaming service with a frequently changing library of kid friendly movies and shows. Website: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tubi
Free Online Painting and Art Classes
Palak Studioink is hosting free online painting and art classes. All ages are welcome. The event requires preregistration at the website below and you are responsible for bringing your own supplies. This event is happening on multiple dates ongoing. Website:...