Family Events

Upcoming events

    • Saturday, November 14, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Bethesda Niagara Family Centre, 3310 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON
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    Once Upon a Family Day

    Come to the building and checkout different stations based around popular children’s books!

    Potions with Harry Potter, Very Hungry Caterpillar Snack station, Pete the Cat music corner and more!

    • Tuesday, December 08, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Bethesda Niagara Family Centre, 3310 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON
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    Magical Family Sing Along

    Join us for a fun, inclusive family event designed to bring children, youth, caregivers and families together through music and movement. The event will feature a mix of familiar Disney songs, winter themed favourites and a small selection of holiday songs. The whole family is welcome

    • Tuesday, December 22, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Landmark Cinemas, 221 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 2K9
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    Movies: Hexed

    Watch Hexed at Landmark Cinemas with us. The whole family is welcome!

    Tuesday, December 22nd

    Movie starts at 10 am, doors open at 9:30.
    Popcorn and snacks are available for purchase. 

    • Wednesday, December 23, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Brock Canada Games facility, 2021 Canada Games Wy, Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
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    Family Skate

    Your whole family is invited to the Brock Canada Games facility, strap on your skates and go. All children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet on the ice.

    *Please note that skates and helmets are not provided.

Past events

Thursday, October 29, 2026 Trick-or-Treating at Bethesda
Friday, October 23, 2026 PumpkinFest at Heartland Forest
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Pumpkin Patch
Friday, September 04, 2026 Movies: The Magic Faraway Tree
Friday, August 21, 2026 Escape Room
Friday, August 14, 2026 Beat the Heat (9-12 years)
Friday, August 14, 2026 Beat the Heat (4-8 years)
Friday, August 07, 2026 Family Day
Friday, July 31, 2026 Ball's Falls Hike
Friday, July 17, 2026 Drum Medicine: Drum Circle
Friday, July 17, 2026 Movies: Minions and Monsters
Friday, July 17, 2026 Music Therapy (2-6 years)
Friday, July 10, 2026 Reptile Show
Friday, July 10, 2026 Music Therapy (2-6 years)
Friday, July 03, 2026 Music Therapy (7-12 years)
Thursday, July 02, 2026 Creative Arts Walk
Monday, June 29, 2026 Code Ninjas
Saturday, June 20, 2026 Playground Drop-In Days
Saturday, June 20, 2026 Playground Drop-In Days
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Playground Drop-In Days
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Playground Drop-In Days
Friday, May 22, 2026 Lights, Camera, Family Fun!
Thursday, May 07, 2026 Family Photos
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Family Photos
Friday, April 03, 2026 Easter Egg Hunt (7-12 years)
Friday, April 03, 2026 Easter Egg Hunt (0-6 years)
Saturday, March 28, 2026 Bethesda Family Day
Saturday, March 28, 2026 Bethesda Family Day
Thursday, March 19, 2026 Carousel Players - Like It Or Not
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Movies: Hoppers
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Family Bowling
Monday, March 16, 2026 Niagara River Lions Basketball Event
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Caregiver Appreciation Night
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Childcare for Caregiver Appreciation Night
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Trick-or-Treat at Bethesda
Saturday, October 18, 2025 Bry-Anne Farms
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saturday, August 23, 2025 Family Day Carnival
Saturday, August 23, 2025 Family Day Carnival
Friday, August 22, 2025 Heartland Forest
Friday, August 22, 2025 Heartland Forest
Friday, August 15, 2025 Beat the Heat Drop In and Play
Friday, August 15, 2025 Creative Bug
Friday, August 15, 2025 Creative Bug
Friday, August 08, 2025 Bubble and Glow Dance Party at Bethesda
Friday, August 08, 2025 Bubble and Glow Dance Party at Bethesda
Friday, July 18, 2025 Crock-a-Doodle Do
Friday, July 18, 2025 Crock-a-Doodle Do
Friday, July 18, 2025 Sensory Friendly Movie: Elio
Friday, July 11, 2025 Picnic in the Park-Lester B Pearson
Friday, July 04, 2025 Reptile Kingdom
Friday, July 04, 2025 Barefoot Bushcraft
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Family Day at Bethesda Niagara Family Centre
Friday, April 18, 2025 Easter Egg Hunt | Ages 7-12 years
Friday, April 18, 2025 Easter Egg Hunt | Ages 0-6 years
Friday, March 14, 2025 Sensory Friendly Movie: Paddington in Peru
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Major Progressions Music Therapy (Ages 10-17)
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Major Progressions Music Therapy (Ages 4-9)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Caregiver and Teen Lost 'n Found Yoga
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Playtown Indoor Playground
Monday, March 10, 2025 Mad Science Special Event
Monday, March 10, 2025 Niagara River Lions
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Family Night at Bethesda
Monday, December 30, 2024 Sensory Friendly Movie: Moana 2
Friday, December 27, 2024 Family Bowling
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Childcare for Caregiver Appreciation Night
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Caregiver Appreciation Night
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Whoville Holiday Party
Monday, December 16, 2024 Safari Niagara Lights
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Halloween at Bethesda
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Family Day at Bethesda Niagara Family Centre
Saturday, August 24, 2024 Family Day at Bethesda Niagara Family Centre
Saturday, August 24, 2024 Family Day at Bethesda Niagara Family Centre
Friday, August 23, 2024 Zap Zone
Friday, August 23, 2024 Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm
Friday, August 16, 2024 Swimming
Friday, August 16, 2024 Sharky's Indoor Playground
Friday, August 09, 2024 Therapy Tails Drop-In
Friday, August 09, 2024 Drum Circle
Friday, August 09, 2024 Bowling
Friday, July 19, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Friday, July 19, 2024 Yoga
Friday, July 19, 2024 Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm
Friday, July 12, 2024 Therapy Tails Drop-In
Friday, July 12, 2024 Drum Circle
Friday, July 12, 2024 Movies! (Despicable Me 4)
Friday, July 05, 2024 Zap Zone
Friday, July 05, 2024 Sharky's Indoor Playground
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Saturday, June 22, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Saturday, June 15, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Thursday, June 13, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Saturday, June 08, 2024 Playground Drop-In
Wednesday, April 03, 2024 Carousel Players
Saturday, March 23, 2024 Spring Family Day (PM)
Saturday, March 23, 2024 Spring Family Day (AM)
Friday, January 05, 2024 Holiday Drop-in: Pancakes and Pajamas
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Caregiver Appreciation Night
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Saturday, December 09, 2023 Holiday Family Event at Balls Falls
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 Holiday Family Photos
Monday, November 27, 2023 Family Night
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Bonfire Singalong
Saturday, September 30, 2023 Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, September 30, 2023 Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, August 26, 2023 Bethesda Playground Drop-In | All ages
Friday, August 25, 2023 Back to School Safety Carnival: Afternoon Group
Friday, August 25, 2023 Back to School Safety Carnival: Morning Group
Saturday, August 19, 2023 Bethesda Playground Drop-In | All ages
Friday, August 18, 2023 Playtown Niagara
Saturday, August 12, 2023 Drum Circle | All Ages
Saturday, August 12, 2023 Drum Circle | All Ages
Friday, August 11, 2023 Movie Theatre: Toopy and Binoo
Saturday, August 05, 2023 Bethesda Playground Drop-In | All ages
Friday, August 04, 2023 Bethesda Playground and Gym Drop In
Saturday, July 29, 2023 Bethesda Playground Drop-In | All ages
Friday, July 28, 2023 Swimming at Port Dalhousie Outdoor Pool
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Bethesda Playground Drop-In | All ages
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Bethesda Playground Drop-In | All ages
Friday, July 14, 2023 Bethesda Playground Drop In
Friday, July 14, 2023 Bowling at Pla-Mor Bowling
Saturday, July 08, 2023 Drum Circle | All Ages
Saturday, July 08, 2023 Drum Circle | ALL AGES
Friday, July 07, 2023 Playtown Niagara

Bethesda
3280 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON
905.684.6918

Bethesda Children's Services
3310 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON
905.684.6918

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