Early Years Play Dates

This weekly, drop-in program encourages early years children (age 0-5) and their caregivers to spend quality time learning and playing together.

Thoughtfully designed with your child’s development in mind, each Early Year’s Play Date helps children explore their senses, their environment, and relationships with those around them. Look out for weekly themes!

All programs are included in general admission and are free for members.
To ensure entry, members are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as walk-in availability is not guaranteed.

 

Plan Your Visit

 

April 15, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Tiny Treasure Hunt

Ready, set, search!
Little explorers will grab a basket and embark on a playful hunt to find hidden treasures around the room. Once their basket is full, they’ll get the chance to re-hide the objects for friends to find! This engaging activity encourages problem-solving, turn-taking, and fine motor skills—perfect for getting ready for Easter weekend fun!

April 17, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

April 22, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Earth Explorers

Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the shapes and colours of the Earth!
Step into a space filled with the colours of Earth as seen from space—blue, green, white, and brown! Little ones and their caregivers will explore sensory stations where they can squish, stack, and stick these colours together into circles. Big or small, each circle becomes a unique piece of art celebrating the Earth.

April 24, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

April 29, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Spinning into Space

Get ready to move, groove, and fly into outer space! 
In this high-energy space adventure, little astronauts will jump like shooting stars, dance in an alien dance party, and build their own spaceships using tin foil and cardboard. Combining physical play with creative thinking, this session encourages children to explore movement, storytelling, and imaginative play. 

May 1, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

May 6, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

May 8, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

May 13, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

May 15, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

May 20, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

May 27, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!

May 29, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Early Years Play Date

Play, grow and discover—together!
This weekly drop-in program invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to connect, create, and explore in a space designed just for them. Each play date is thoughtfully crafted to support early development through sensory exploration, social connection, and hands-on learning. 

With rotating themes and activities in alternating rooms and spaces, each play date has something new to offer!