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There are just a few days left in the week of Unplug and Play family activities, presented by Interior Savings. The campaign is designed to help children take a step back from the screens and engage with their families, explore their creativity, get active and get outdoors. According to the Unplug and Play website, “A healthy balance of unplugging and playing helps kids grow to be healthy, happy, and successful for life.”
If you haven’t yet taken the kids to one of the free events, you will want to take a look at the list of upcoming Unplug and Play events below, or use them as inspiration for your own at-home activities.
Thursday, January 29
Martial Arts for Kids • 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM or 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Studio 9 School of Arts - 1180 Houghton Rd., Kelowna
Free - Suitable for ages 6-12
Try taekwondo or jiu-jitsu! Hosted by Kelowna Martial Arts Centre
Family Story and Craft Time • 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Oyama Community Centre - 15710 Oyama Rd. Lake Country
Free
Suitable for ages 3-6, hosted by Okanagan Regional Library
Play Again Film • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Okanagan College Theatre - 1000 KLO Rd. Kelowna
Free
Suitable for ages 10+, hosted by Okanagan College
This award-winning documentary unplugs a group of media savvy teens and takes them on a wilderness adventure. This film encourages viewers to look into their relationships with technology and inspires connection with the natural world.
Friday, January 30
Creative Playtime - Fun with Books • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Peachland Community Centre - 4450 6th St., Peachland
Free
Suitable for ages 3-6, hosted by The Bridge Youth and Family Services
Puppet Show • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Mission Library - 4105 Gordon Dr., Kelowna
Free
Suitable for ages 3-6, hosted by Okanagan Regional Library
Family Scavenger Hunt • 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Kelowna Downtown Library - 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna
Free
Suitable for ages 3-6, hosted by Okanagan Regional Library
Lego Time • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Peachland Library - 5500 Clements Cres. Peachland
Free
Suitable for all ages accompanied by parents welcome, hosted by Okanagan Regional Library
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Saturday, January 31
Book Sale • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Extra Foods - Capri Centre Mall - 1835 Gordon Dr., Kelowna
Discounted books for all ages with proceeds benefitting local schools, hosted by Extra Foods
Mother Goose Parent & Child • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clubhouse Child Care - 839 Sutherland Road, Kelowna
Register: ryanl@kelownachildcare.com
Parents and children aged 2.5 - 4, hosted by Kelowna Childcare Society and The Clubhouse Child Care Centre
ECO ART 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EECO Centre - 2363 A Springfield Road, Kelowna
Free, Drop-in
All ages welcome. Children age 3-6 and parents, hosted by Central Okanagan Regional District
Bring your imagination and join in the fun creating art works with recycled and natural materials.
LEGO Fun for Everyone • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Chapters, Orchard Park Mall - 2271 Harvey Ave. Kelowna
Free
Suitable for all ages, hosted by Bricks 4 Kidz and Chapters Kelowna
Family Swim • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Johnson Bentley Aquatic Centre - 3737 Old Okanagan HWY, Westbank
$1 Swim for Children 0-12
Hosted by District of West Kelowna
Free Family Fun Night • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna
Free
Suitable for all ages, hosted by City of Kelowna
Swimming, gym games, and active fun for everyone
The partners behind Unplug and Play have developed this week-long activity itinerary to help children and families get a jump start on finding a stronger balance between screen time and active time. If you aren’t able to make it out to one of the community events listed above, consider taking the family to the park for an hour, playing a board game, or simply sitting down with colouring books and crayons.
Those families who choose to participate in the Interior Savings Unplug and Play week, whether at home or at a hosted event, are encouraged to register on the Unplug and Play website for a chance to win family prizes.
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