Fun Activities for Everyone
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture together with our partners Parkgate Community Services Society and North Shore Neighbourhood House are committed to giving local residents access to recreation and arts regardless of age or economic circumstances. We offer several free and low-cost activities throughout the year, and provide financial support to children and adults through or Financial Assistance Program. The summer months are when you can attend our fun and free Live & Local series which features outdoor concerts and arts & culture activities for all the family.
Free activities are a great way to spend time with your family or connect with others. View our free activities below for everyone or by age category.
Please note:
- Drop-in activities do not require pre-registration.
- To register for free programs that are not drop-in activities, call 604-987-Play (7529) or click on the program links below.
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Program |
Day(s) |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Art Self-Guided Tours and Geocaching | Download the public art map app and view the collection | ||
| Fitness Centre Orientations (Free with membership) |
Various | Appointment required | |
|
Free Internet Access |
M - Th Fr Sa / Su |
8:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am -7:00pm 9:00am - 4:00pm |
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| Live & Local Concerts & Culture Days | Seasonal - Various locations | View schedule | |
| Program | Day(s) | Time | Location |
| Pacific Post Partum Support Group - Register | F | 12:30 - 2:30pm | John Braithwaite Centre |
| Grandparent Connections - Register | Th | 3:30 - 5:30pm |
Call 604-983-6494 to register |
| VCH Parent & Infant Drop-In | Th | 1:00 - 3:00pm | John Braithwaite Centre |
| Family Playgroup Drop-In |
M
W |
9:30 - 11:30am and 12:30 - 2:30pm 9:30 - 11:30am |
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| Parent Community Developer's Playgroup | Tu | 12:30 - 2:00pm | John Braithwaite Centre |
| Parent Child Mother Goose (0-24 mths) | Tu | 9:30 - 10:30am |
Call 604-983-6494 to register |
| Story Time with the City Librarian | Th | 10:00 - 11:00am | John Braithwaite Centre |
| VCH Young Parent & Baby Drop-In (parents must be 24 years or younger) | W | 12:30 - 2:30pm | John Braithwaite Centre |
| Parent Eduction Workshops | Various |
Call 604-983-6494 for more information |
| Program | Location |
|---|---|
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After School Programs (Grade 6 & 7) |
Capilano Elementary School Norgate Community School View the Lions Gate Area page for more information |
| Program | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Teen Drop-In - Lynn Valley | Th | 3:00 - 5:00pm | Lynn Valley Centre |
| Youth Centres | Visit the Youth page for times/days | ||
| VCH Young Parent & Baby Drop-In (parents must be 24yrs or younger) | W | 12:30-2:30pm |
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| Program | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Centre Orientations (free for Fitness Members) |
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| Program | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Programs | View Seniors Programs at Parkgate | Parkgate Centre | |
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Grandparent Connections |
Th | 3:30 - 5:30pm | |
| Keep Well |
M |
9:30am - 12:00pm |
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| M | 11:00am - 12:30pm | Delbrook Centre | |
| Tu | 9:30 - 11:30am | Parkgate Centre | |
| Knitting/Needlework Drop-In | M | 1:00 - 3:00pm | John Braithwaite Centre |
| Lunch & Learn /Friendly Fridays | Fr | 10:30 - 11:45am |
Contact 604-983-6496 for more information |
We offer North Vancouver residents many inexpensive activities and programs, including:
- Early Years drop-in programs
- $2 public swim sessions at all 4 pools
- $2 public skate sessions at all 3 arenas
- Drop-in badminton at Parkgate and North Shore Neighbourhood House
- plus fitness classes, music jams, bridge, aquafit and more!
View our low-cost activities below for everyone or by age category.
| Program | Cost | Day(s) / Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Public Swimming |
$2 |
See Schedule |
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| Public Skating | $2 | See Schedule | Arenas |
| Walking Groups | Various days/times | More information |
| Program | Cost | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot Open Gym 1mos - 5yrs | $2 | M | 9:00 - 10:45am | Delbrook |
| F | 10:00 - 11:30am | |||
| Th/Sa/Su | 9:00 - 11:30am | |||
| Parent & Child Open Gym 5-10yrs | $3 |
W |
5:45 - 7:45pm |
Delbrook |
| $2 | Sa | 2:45 - 5:00pm | ||
| $2 | Su | 12:2:30pm | ||
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Open Gym Parent Participation Drop-In (0 - 5 years) |
$2 per child |
Sa |
9:15 - 11:15am |
John Braithwaite Centre |
| Tu / Th | 9:30 - 11:30am | |||
| Parent & Tot Drop-In (6 months - 4 years) | $2.50 per child; $4 per family |
Tu |
10:00 - 11:30am |
Lynn Valley Centre |
| W | 12:30 - 2:00pm | |||
| F | 10:45am - 12:15pm | |||
| Toddler and Me Parent and Child Drop-In (0 - 5 years) | $4 per child (and $2.50 for each additional child) | M - W & F | 9:15am - 12:30pm |
Mickey McDougall |
| Toddler and Me Parent and Child Drop=In (0-5 years) | $2 per child | Th | 4:30-6:30pm | Mickey McDougall |
| Open Gym Parent & Tot Drop-In (18 months - 5 years) | $2 per child |
Tu & Th |
11:20am - 2:15pm |
Ends last week of Jun |
| W | 12:00 - 2:15pm | |||
| Su | 3:30 - 6:30pm | |||
| Art Parent Participation Drop-In (2 - 5 years) | $3 per child | F |
9:30 - 10:15am 10:15 - 11:00am |
John Braithwaite Centre |
| Family Gym Drop-In | $2 per person | Su | 1:30 - 3:00pm | John Braithwaite Centre |
| Lynnmour Family Drop-in | $1/family | W | 9:15 - 11:15am | Jaycee House 1251 Lillooet Road |
| Family Yoga | $6.50 per family | Sa | 9:45 - 10:30am | Ron Andrews |
| Program | Cost | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Child Open Gym 5-10yrs | $3 | W | 5:45 - 7:45pm | Delbrook |
| $2 | Sa | 2:45 - 5:00pm | ||
| $2 | Sun | 12:00 - 2:30pm | ||
| Open Gym 8yrs+ | $2 | M/W/F | 3:30 - 5:30pm | Delbrook |
| Sa | 12:00 - 2:30pm | |||
| Su | 4:00 - 5:30pm | |||
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Kids' Night Out (registered) |
$10.50 |
F |
5:45 - 8:30pm |
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| Kids' Night Out (registered) | $10.50 | S |
5:45 - 8:30pm |
Ron Andrews |
| Sports Active Play Drop-In (8 -12 years) | $2 | F | 3:30 - 5:30 | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Program | Cost | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adult Open Gym 18ys+ |
$3 | W/F | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre |
| Adapted Aquafit | $2 | Tu/Th | 11:00 - 11:45am | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre |
| Aerobics Mild for Women | $2 | Sa | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Memorial Centre |
| Aerobics Moderate + | $2 | F | 9:15 - 10:15am | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Aerobics Moderate - Women | $2 | Tu | 10:30 - 11:30am | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Badminton Drop-In | $3 | Tu/Th | 12:00 - 3:00pm | Mickey McDougall Centre |
| Badminton Drop-In Intermediate | $3 | W | 12:00 - 2:00pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Bootcamp | $2 | Th | 12:10-1:10pm | North Shore Neighbourhood House |
| Cardio, Strength & Stretch | $2 | Th | 9:20 - 10:35am | Parkgate Community Centre |
| Circuit Training | $2 | W | 7:30 - 8:30pm | Harry Jerome Centre |
| Pickleball | $3 | Tu/Th | 1:15 - 3:15pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Pickleball | $3 |
M (No session Sep 3) |
5:45 - 7:45pm
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Parkgate Community Centre |
| Pickleball | $3 | F | 6:00 - 7:45pm | Parkgate Community Centre |
| Table Tennis | $2 | M/W/F | 4:15 - 5:45pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Strictly Stretch | $2 | F | 9:15 - 10:15am | Ron Andrews Centre |
| Zumba | $2 | Sa | 10:15 - 11:15am | Memorial Centre |
| Women's Only Shallow Aquafit & Swim | $2 | Su | 8:45 - 9:30pm | Ron Andrews Centre |
| Program | Cost | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Open Gym | $2 | F/Sa | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Delbrook Community Recreaton Centre |
| Program | Cost | Day(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | $3 | Tu/Th (no session Jul 11 or Aug 10) |
12:30 - 2:30pm | Parkgate Community Centre |
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Pickleball |
$3 | Tu/Th | 1:15 - 3:15 | |
| Golden Circle | $3.25 | Tu | 1:00 - 3:00pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Mahjong | $2 | Tu | 1:30 - 3:30pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Social Conversation | $2 | W | 10:30 - 12:00pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Lets Talk Books | $2 | 1st Wed of the month | 1:00 - 2:30pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Movies | $2 | 2nd Wed of the month | 1:00pm - varies | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Social Bridge | $2 | Th | 9:30 - 11:30am | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Golden Circle | $3.25 | Th | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Kiwanis Towers |
| Cribbage | $2 | Th | 1:00 - 3:00pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Music Jam | $2 | F | 1:30 - 3:30pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
| Table Tennis | $2 | M/W/ F | 4:00 - 5:30pm | John Braithwaite Community Centre |
