National Child Day

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential. To celebrate, we are offering a week of free events and programs. On National Child Day, we encourage everyone to wear blue in support of this important day.

Check out the list of free activities below, registration is not required.

We will conclude our week-long celebration with Move it Family Fun Event at Paul Reynolds Community Centre on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Activities will include games, a sensory zone and a bouncy castle.

Free Activities to Celebrate National Child Day
Activity	Location	Date	Time	Details
Youth Drop In	Paul Reynolds Community Centre	Daily, November 14 to 18	12 to 1 p.m.	A free, safe space for youth aged 10 to 14 to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities.
Youth Drop In	Kilbride Lion's Community Centre	Mon. Nov. 14 Wed. Nov. 16	6 to 7:30 p.m.	A free, safe space for youth aged 10 to 14 to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities.
Youth Drop In	Kenmount Terrace Community Centre	Mon. Nov. 14	6 to 7:30 p.m.	A free, safe space for youth aged 10 to 14 to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities.
Youth Drop In	Southlands Community Centre	Wed. Nov. 16	6:15 to 8:15 p.m.	A free, safe space for youth aged 10 to 14 to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities.
Youth Drop In	Shea Heights Community Centre	Daily, Nov. 15, 16, and 17	6 to 7:30 p.m.	A free, safe space for youth aged 10 to 14 to gather, meet new friends and take part in a variety of sports, games and fun activities.
Everyone Welcome Swim	Paul Reynolds Community Centre	Thu. Nov. 17	6:30 to 7:20 p.m.	Leisure space is available for families at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre swimming pool. Children 10 and under must be accompanied in the water by a guardian/supervisor (16+) who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum three children to one supervisor.
Everyone Welcome Swim	H.G.R. Mews Community Centre	Fri. Nov. 18	6 to 6:50 p.m.	Leisure space is available for families at the H.G.R Mews Community Centre swimming pool. Children 10 and under must be accompanied in the water by a guardian/supervisor (16+) who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum three children to one supervisor.
Outdoor Playgroup	Rotary 'Sunshine' Park	Thu. Nov. 17	10 to 11:30 a.m.	Guardians and children aged 0 to 5 are welcome to join us for a morning of fun, and building outdoor shelters. Dress for the weather! For more information and weather update call 576-4601.
Active Playgroup	Kenmount Terrace Community Centre	Sat. Nov. 19	10 to 11:30 a.m.	A stimulating indoor play space for children aged 0 to 5 encouraging active fundamental skills such as climbing, crawling, jumping, running, and balancing.
Active Playgroup	Southlands Community Centre	Sat. Nov. 19	10 to 11:30 a.m.	A stimulating indoor play space for children aged 0 to 5 encouraging active fundamental skills such as climbing, crawling, jumping, running, and balancing.
Move it Family Fun	Paul Reynolds Community Centre	Sun. Nov. 20	11 to 12:30 p.m.	Join the City of St. John's staff for an afternoon of fun activities including active games, sensory zone and a bouncy castle. Free for all ages, don't forget to wear blue.