Child care families:This calendar shows our community programs and events. Families enrolled in our child care programs can find the child care calendar on EZikids.

Family Resource Drop-In

Family Resource Drop-In
Multi-Purpose Room – Fernwood Neighbourhood House 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
Fernwood NH Programs and Services

Join this free drop-in space for parents with children age 0-5. Engage in play, connect with other parents, share your questions, and access referrals and educational resources. No registration required!  

Free Bread

Free Bread
Lobby of Fernwood Neighbourhood House 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
Fernwood NH Programs and Services

Supported by Cobs Bread, community members can pick up free bread at the Fernwood Neighbourhood House every other week. If you have questions, please contact us at sabrina@fernwoodnh.ca & maya@fernwoodnh.ca.

Best Babies

Best Babies
Multi-Purpose Room – Fernwood Neighbourhood House 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
Fernwood NH Programs and Services

Best Babies serves pregnant and post-partum people with children ages 0-1 year. This program aims to support low-income families in the Fernwood community. The program runs on Tuesdays out of the Quadra Village Community Centre and on Wednesdays and Thursdays out of the Fernwood Community Centre. Sessions open with a shared meal and are followed by an educational topic and discussion led by staff and various community professionals such as public health nurses, dieticians, oral hygienists, and more. Participants are welcome to bring their infant’s siblings and/or a support person. If you are a parent (or an expecting parent) who is interested in joining this program, please contact us at bestbabies@fernwoodnh.ca or by phone/text at (250)-580-3579. Thank you to the Public Health Agency of Canada who provides funding for this program.

Intergenerational Art Drop-In

Intergenerational Art Drop-In
Studio – Fernwood Neighbourhood House 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
Fernwood NH Programs and Services

We invite folks of all ages to join this free intergenerational art drop-in! Connect, create collaborative art, and share stories. No art experience needed — just bring your imagination! This is a welcoming space to express yourself, connect with others, and contribute to a collective artwork that celebrates our community. No registration required. Snacks and art supplies provided.