MFC

Indoor Playground
2026-05-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-10 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Indoor Playground
FREE drop-in playtime. Open to all families and their babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Big siblings welcome too.
Staff are on site to answer any questions you may have about development, parenting and community resources.
If you require free support with transportation from within Lloydminster please reach out to the office with 24 hours notice & we’ll take care of arranging the rest.
1-866-651-5911

SK Rural Outreach- Mobile Early Learning in Lashburn
2026-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 | J H Moore Elementary School – Lashburn, SK
Freeplay & literacy activities, crafts, an opportunity to connect, parenting information & more! Open to families and their babies, toddlers & preschoolers.
Drop in and check it out, no need to register!
Dress up, play, create, so many activities to try!

Chalk the Walk
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Bud Miller Park, Lloydminster
Join the Lloydminster Maternal Mental Health Initiative at the East Picnic Shelter at Bud Miller All Seasons Park for Chalk the Walk!
This is an event open to all! Join in to write, create and decorate the sidewalks with inspiring messages in preparation for “Walk with Her” on Friday, May 8th!
No previous art experience required! Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a caregiver!

SPARK Communication- Evening Sessions!
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:30 | Midwest Family Connections, Suite 103 4910-50 Street, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, S9V 0Y5, Canada
This program is for families with a child 0-5 years of age that has a speech and language delay. Caregivers and children attend this program together.
This program will help caregivers:
– Understand their child’s communication style and stage so they’re able to set goals to work towards.
– Talk in ways that help their children understand and use language.
-Use strategies during play and reading to boost learning and engagement
Reach out today to inquire if this program is a good fit for your family!
Supper will be offered from 5:00 to 5:30 PM, then caregivers head to the Education Room to learn & the children head to the Indoor Playground to play with our childcare providers. The session wraps up with everyone in the Indoor Playground practicing the skills caregivers learned in the first half of the session.
Registration required, reach out today. 1-866-651-5911 or info@midwestfamilyconnections.ca

Happy Hearts & Kind Minds Paradise Valley
2026-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Three Cities Municipal Library, 310 Park Avenue, Paradise Valley, Alberta, Canada
Families can expect free play items, crafts, circle time activities, items to keep the learning going at home and much more!
This program is hosted at the Three Cities Library in the E.H. Walter School in Paradise Valley.
Happy Hearts & Kind Minds includes social-emotional play for families & children up to 6 years of age.
Fun activities to help children express feelings & practise social skills. Requires parent/caregiver & child interaction.

Maternal Mental Health Day
2026-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Midwest Family Connections, Suite 103 4910-50 Street, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, S9V 0Y5, Canada
Join the Maternal Mental Health Committee as they celebrate Maternal Mental Health Day!
There will be community booths upstairs in the Prairie North Plaza, then downstairs at Midwest Family Connections there will be a sharing circle, mindfulness activities, infant massage, speakers and more!
Childcare available from 9:15-12:00 in the Indoor Playground.
Come & go throughout the morning or stay for the whole event!
Booths open at 9:00 AM, activities begin at Midwest Family Connections at 9:40.
Reach out with any questions at 306-825-5911

Connecting Play- Musical Moments
2026-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Indoor Playground
FREE drop-in playtime. Open to all families and their babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Come on out to play, craft, dress up, learn, have fun and much more with your little ones!
Families can expect more opportunities to explore & create musical instruments.
Our staff are always available to answer any parenting questions, provide activities to support your child’s development and to share more information about other valuable community resources!
Reach out with any questions or if you’re curious about the specific theme of each session at 306-825-5911
This program is still for parents & their children 0-6 years old to enjoy together!

Indigenous Literacy and Parenting Skills (ILAPS)
2026-03-25 09:45 - 11:45 | Midwest Family Connections, Suite 103 4910-50 Street, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, S9V 0Y5, Canada
Join us to connect with Indigenous culture, ways to support children’s literacy, and parenting strategies. The topics include: self-esteem, positive discipline, budgeting, storytelling & communication, and values & traditions. Past participants have shared how much they’ve enjoyed learning a new Cree word each week & the storytelling that’s incorporated into the learning.
Free childcare is available during the program & free transportation is available to and from the program, just let us know while you’re registering.
Families are able to attend 1 session or all 12. Contact the office to register or to learn more. 306-825-5911 or info@midwestfamilyconnections.ca

ALL DAY Indoor Playground
2026-04-07 09:00 - 19:00 | The Indoor Playground
FREE drop-in playtime. Open to all families and their babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Come on out to play, craft, dress up, learn, have fun and much more with your little ones!
Our staff are always available to answer any parenting questions, provide activities to support your child’s development and to share more information about other valuable community resources!
Reach out to the office at 306-825-5911 if you’re curious what to expect!
If you live in Lloydminster & require free support to and from drop-in play reach out to the office with 24 hours notice and we’ll arrange the rest.

Indoor Playground
2026-05-02 09:30 - 13:30 | The Indoor Playground

Crafternoon
2026-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | The Indoor Playground
Join us each Friday afternoon to explore a new craft experience! Sculptures, recycle crafts, paint and more! We’ll still have all of the free-play items & learning opportunities you know and love available in the Indoor Playground!
For parents & children 0-6 years old to attend together!
Reach out today with any questions at 1-866-651-5911
If you require free transportation to and from this program please reach out to the office the day before and we’ll arrange the rest.
Please note: At the end of May we will no longer be offering Friday afternoon play opportunities in the Indoor Playground.

Mothers First
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Midwest Family Connections, Suite 103 4910-50 Street, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, S9V 0Y5, Canada
A weekly group for mothers of infants to connect with one another while learning about & practicing self-care. We rotate through 8 topics each week ranging from physical health to community supports!
Transportation and limited childcare provided for FREE, so contact MFC for information or to register at 306-825-5911.
We welcome a variety of guests for example a Public Health Nurse or Pelvic Health Specialist to share information about topics relevant to new moms!
All of these professionals are excited to answer your questions!

Connecting Play: Feelings & Friends
2026-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | The Indoor Playground
FREE drop-in playtime. Open to all families and their babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Come on out to play, craft, dress up, learn, have fun and much more with your little ones!
Families can expect more opportunities to incorporate emotion recognition & talking about feelings into the activities enjoyed tonight. Practice taking turns, learning to recognize emotions on others & take home an activity to keep the learning going when you’re not in the Indoor Playground!
Our staff are always available to answer any parenting questions, provide activities to support your child’s development and to share more information about other valuable community resources!
Reach out with any questions or if you’re curious about the specific theme of each session at 306-825-5911
This program is still for parents & their children 0-6 years old to enjoy together!

Vermilion Family Connect & Play @ Kiddie Oasis
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Kiddie Oasis, 5702 College Drive, Vermilion, Alberta, T9X 1K5, Canada
Head on over to Kiddie Oasis for FREE drop-in play. These sessions are for parents/caregivers and their children ages 0-6 years old to attend together!
We bring along a variety of additional connecting play items for families to enjoy together.
Curious about the other free programs & services we offer to families? Our staff would love to answer any parenting questions or get you connected to all of the other valuable resources in our community.
Reach out to the office today at 1-866-651-5911 if you have any questions!

Super Saturday @ The Indoor Playground!
2026-04-25 09:30 - 13:30 | Midwest Family Connections, Suite 103 4910-50 Street, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, S9V 0Y5, Canada
During this Super Saturday families will have the opportunity to enjoy MESSY PLAY opportunities in the Education Room. We’ll still have opportunities for families to play & learn in the Indoor Playground.
Open to all families and their babies, toddlers & preschoolers!
Staff are on site to answer any questions you may have about development, parenting and community resources.
A great space to connect, learn and play with your little ones and other families in the community!
Our friends from SHA Autism will be hosting the Autism Event in celebration of Autism Month upstairs in the Prairie North Plaza from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This event is open to all families as well.

Crafternoon
2026-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | The Indoor Playground
Join us each Friday afternoon to explore a new craft experience! Sculptures, recycle crafts, paint and more! We’ll still have all of the free-play items & learning opportunities you know and love available in the Indoor Playground!
For parents & children 0-6 years old to attend together!
Reach out today with any questions at 1-866-651-5911
If you require free transportation to and from this program please reach out to the office the day before and we’ll arrange the rest.

SK Rural Outreach- Mobile Early Learning in Lashburn
2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:00 | J H Moore Elementary School – Lashburn, SK
Freeplay & literacy activities, crafts, an opportunity to connect, parenting information & more! Open to families and their babies, toddlers & preschoolers.
Drop in and check it out, no need to register!
In April families can expect Spring themed learning opportunities alongside the other free play items they know and love. Dress up, craft, play, so many activities to try!

Happy Hearts & Kind Minds Marwayne
2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Marwayne Jubilee School, 105 2nd Street, Marwayne, AB
Families can expect free play items, crafts, circle time activities, items to keep the learning going at home and much more!
You can enter the building through the Main Entrance & then the office staff will direct you to the Kindergarten Room!
Happy Hearts & Kind Minds includes social-emotional play for families & children up to 6 years of age.
Fun activities to help children express feelings & practise social skills. Requires parent/caregiver & child interaction.
