
Sun Safety Info & Activities (Osgoode)
Join us during our regular Osgoode Playgroup for some info about sun safety and fun activities.

Sun Safety Info & Activities (Greely)
Join us during our regular Greely Playgroup for some info about sun safety and fun activities.

Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.

EarlyON Fun Day Celebration (Greely)
Join us during our regular Greely Playgroup for our EarlyON Fun Day! Well will have lots of fun activities and some special guests.

Last day of Regular Playgroups
June 25th is the last day of regular playgroups for the summer. Playgroups in the Park will resume on July 7th. Please click here to see our Playgroup in the Park Calendars for July and August.

RFC's 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck
Join us Saturday, June 14th for our 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck in partnership with The Metcalfe Farmers Market.
The event takes place at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.

Father's Day Playgroup
Join us at both our Metcalfe and Osgoode locations for a special Father’s Day Playgroup!

Sun Safety Info & Activities (Kars)
Join us during our regular Kars Playgroup for some info about sun safety and fun activities.

Sun Safety Info & Activities (North Gower)
Join us during our regular North Gower Playgroup for some Info about sun safety and fun activities.

Tummy Time Express with Take Home Activity!
Come explore different ways to do tummy time with your infant and connect with other parents.
This workshop will take place at our Metcalfe location. Please click here to register.

Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Chat with On the Pulse Counselling
Join us during our Lullababies Playgroup for a Parent/Caregiver Chat with On the Pulse Counselling.

Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.

Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.

Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.


Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.

Exploring Playdough/Fine Motor Skills (Kars)
Join us during our regular Kars Playgroup as we explore Playdough and how it enhances our fine motor skills.

Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.

Police Officer Visit (Greely)
Stop by Greely Playgroup on Tuesday to meet a Police Officer!

RFC & MNS Closed
Rural Family Connections, EarlyON programs and the Metcalfe Nursery School are closed May 19th.

Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.

Using Visual Supports (North Gower)
This info session will run during the regular North Gower Playgroup. We will explore what visual supports are and will demonstrate how to use various visual supports to help young children with transitions and daily routines. This is geared towards children aged 18 months-6 years old.

Baby & Me Yoga with Laura Mei
Baby & Me Yoga with Laura Mei will take place at our Metcalfe location. Please click here to register for this workshop. This is for infants who are not crawling yet (approx. 0-6 months).

Caregiver & Child: Making Story Stones (Osgoode)
Join us during the regular Osgoode Playgroup for a Caregiver & Child workshop where we will make Story Stones.

Mother's Day
Happy Mothers Day to all Moms!
“Mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” -Marion C. Garretty

Mother's Day Playgroup
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Playgroup at both our Metcalfe and Osgoode locations.

Infant Massage Workshop
This workshop consists of four 90 minute sessions on April 15, 22, 29 and May 6 from 9:30-11:00am. Each week will explore different strokes and techniques. You must commit to all 4 sessions. Please click here to register.
Please Note: This is for infants who are not crawling yet (approx. 0-6 months old). You will need to bring a receiving blanket or towel to this session.

Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.

Exploring Playdough/Fine Motor Skills (North Gower)
Join us during our regular North Gower Playgroup as we explore Playdough and how it enhances our fine motor skills.

Infant Massage Workshop
This workshop consists of four 90 minute sessions on April 15, 22, 29 and May 6 from 9:30-11:00am. Each week will explore different strokes and techniques. You must commit to all 4 sessions. Please click here to register.
Please Note: This is for infants who are not crawling yet (approx. 0-6 months old). You will need to bring a receiving blanket or towel to this session.

Caregiver & Child Workshop: Making Story Stones (Osgoode)
Join us during our regular Osgoode Playgroup for a Caregiver & Child workshop where we will make Story Stones.

Infant Massage Workshop
This workshop consists of four 90 minute sessions on April 15, 22, 29 and May 6 from 9:30-11:00am. Each week will explore different strokes and techniques. You must commit to all 4 sessions. Please click here to register.
Please Note: This is for infants who are not crawling yet (approx. 0-6 months old). You will need to bring a receiving blanket or towel to this session.

RFC & MNS Closed
Rural Family Connections, EarlyON programs and the Metcalfe Nursery School are closed April 18 and 21, 2025.

RFC & MNS Closed
Rural Family Connections, EarlyON programs and the Metcalfe Nursery School are closed April 18 and 21, 2025.
Caregiver & Child Workshop: Intro to Sensory Play (Kars)
Join us during our regular Kars Playgroup for an Introduction to Sensory Play.