National Child Day Celebrations

Friday, November 15, 2013 - 11:15 AM

National Child Day is Wednesday, Nov. 20. The City of St. John’s is celebrating National Child Day with activities throughout the week of November 16 to 23.

Kids have their say on the Radio! Listen to the 590 VOCM morning show from Nov. 18 to 22 to hear more about National Child Day and what some St. John's kids would do if they were mayor.

Saturday, Nov.16
Babysitting Course
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. James United Church, 330 Elizabeth Avenue
Cost $45
To register call (709) 576-8499

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Fun Run/Walk
10:30 a.m.
Cabot 500 Amphitheatre, Bowring Park
Run, walk, wheel, stroll or walk your pet, to get active and celebrate children’s rights for National Child Day. A limited number of giveaways will be available for the children participating. Pets must be on a leash. Alternate bad weather day is Sunday, Nov. 17.

Tuesday, Nov. 19
Movers and Shakers Playgroup
10:30 a.m. to noon
Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre, 47 Gleneyre Street
  
Saturday, Nov. 23
Free Family Swim
1 to 1:50 p.m.
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road

Family Archery Course
2:30 to 4 p.m.
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road