EarlyON Child & Family Centres offering free drop-in programs for families during March Break

March 5, 2025 | mrockburn
Northumberland County

Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres have planned a fun-filled week of free drop-in programming for families during March Break. These engaging and play-based programs will spark curiosity and creativity for families with young children and help them build meaningful memories together.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free drop-in and registration-based programs for families with children ages six and under throughout the year. There are eight centres located throughout Northumberland, as well as several partner locations where special programming is offered, such as local libraries, recreation centres, parks and more.

Northumberland EarlyON’s March Break drop-in program schedule includes:

· Gym Exploration at ENSS
Monday, March 10th
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
East Northumberland Secondary School
71 Dundas Street, Brighton

· Senior & Tot Skate
Tuesday, March 11th
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Keeler Centre
80 Division Street, Colborne

· Jr Hike at Carstairs Trail
Tuesday, March 11th
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Carstairs Trail, Northumberland County Forest
1270-1296 Bowmanton Road, Roseneath

· Hastings Field House
Thursday, March 13th
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hastings Field House
97 Elgin Street, Hastings

· New Parent Hike
Thursday, March 13th
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Carstairs Trail, Northumberland County Forest
1270-1296 Bowmanton Road, Roseneath

· Walk with EarlyON
Thursday, March 13th
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Baltimore Recreation Centre
23 Community Center Road, Baltimore

· Storytime & Gym Exploration
Thursday, March 13th
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Alnwick-Haldimand Public Library / Civic Centre
9059 County Road 45, Roseneath

· Grandfriends at the Golden Plough Lodge
Friday, March 14th
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Golden Plough Lodge
983 Burnham Street, Cobourg (enter from the Burnham Street entrance)

· Indoor and Outdoor Exploration Programs
Various dates and locations throughout the week

These are just some of the many programs scheduled at EarlyON centres and their partner locations throughout Northumberland during March Break. Head over to KEyON.ca to view the complete schedule.

The EarlyON Family Fun Bingo challenge also continues throughout the March Break, offering plenty of opportunities for families to check off spaces on their bingo card for the chance to win. The annual EarlyON Family Fun Bingo challenge encourages families to make memories together by completing fun family activities together or attending EarlyON programs.

Families can download their bingo card by visiting Northumberland.ca/ EarlyON, or can pick up a print copy at their local EarlyON centre. Families that complete a bingo can submit it to an EarlyON Educator by March 28th for the chance to win one of two Ontario Parks passes.

Join us for a week brimming with exploration, learning, and fun! Visit Northumberland.ca/EarlyON for more information about their services and programming.