News and Events
Event Calendar: December, 2025
December 2 - Burnaby Neighbourhood House (Brentwood) - Family Place Drop-In
Join Olivia at Burnaby Neighbourhood House's Brentwood location for Family Drop-In, for children 0-5 and their parents or caregivers.
Date: Tuesday, December 2
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: 2055 Rosser Ave, Burnaby, BC
December 4-7 - Science World
Meet with SFU students at Science World and play some fun, interactive language games as part of the Science Share program. Suitable for ages 2-5, and free with admission.
Date: Thursday, December 4 - Sunday, December 7
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC (Upper Atrium)
December 7 - Heritage Holiday - Coquitlam Heritage, Mackin House
Come out to "Heritage Holiday" hosted by Coquitlam Heritage on Sunday, Dec. 7 and connect with researchers from the Grow to Care Lab. There will be heritage holiday traditions including crafts, vintage ornaments to make, and Santa will be there too! The event is free and registration is not required. Santa photos by donation.
Date: Sunday, December 7
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC
Previous Events: September - November, 2025
September 9 - Science World
Meet up with Olivia at Science World in the Wonder Gallery for some language games.
Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
September 12 - SHARE Family and Community Services - Love My Baby Drop-In
Join Sydney for SHARE Society's Love My Baby Drop-In program.
Date: Friday, September 12
Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm
Location: #101-2312 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC
September 23 - Burnaby Family Life - Family Drop-In (McKercher)
Join Olivia for Family Drop-In at Burnaby Family Life's McKercher location.
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: 6140 McKercher Avenue, Burnaby, BC
September 24 - Leo Street Smile for Young Parents Program
Olivia will be visiting the Leo Street Smile for Young Parents Program.
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: 105-3855 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC
September 29 - Little Words Studio
Olivia will be the guest speaker at Little Words Studio. Join in for Let's Talk: How Babies Learn Language.
Date: Monday, September 29
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 3355 North Road, Unit 204, Burnaby, BC
October 3 - Cameray Child & Family Services
Olivia will be giving a free parent workhop on infant language development for Cameray Child & Family Services.
Date: Friday, October 3
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: 2038 Rosser Ave, Burnaby, BC
October 14 - Science World
Meet Pepper the Robot at Science World!
Date: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Location: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
October 16 - West Coast Family Centre (PoCo)
Chanel will be the Healthy Babies guest speaker for West Coast Family Centre, Port Coquitlam.
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 12:45 - 1:45 pm
Location: 2026 Manning Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC
October 17 - Burnaby Neighbourhood House (Brentwood) - Family Place Drop-In
Join Olivia at Burnaby Neighbourhood House's Brentwood location for Family Drop-In, for children 0-5 and their parents or caregivers.
Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: 2055 Rosser Ave, Burnaby, BC
October 25 & 26 - The Vancouver Baby Show
Come visit our booth at The Baby Show! Vancouver's premium early parenting show features workshops, seminars and demos from leading parenting experts. To find out more and to purchase tickets, visit The Vancouver Baby Show. Use our special promo code SFU5 for $5 off General Admission tickets.
Date: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Saturday); 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Sunday)
Location: Canada Place, East Facility, Hall B, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver BC (Booth 104)
October 29 - Science World
Meet up with Olivia at Science World in the Wonder Gallery for some language games.
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
November 3 - Burnaby Neighbourhood House (South House) - Family Place Drop-In
Join Olivia for Family Drop-In at Burnaby Neighbourhood House's South House location.
Date: Monday, November 3
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby, BC
November 4 - Science World
Meet up with Olivia at Science World in the Wonder Gallery for some language games.
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
November 12 - South Community Birth Program
Olivia will be visiting the South Community Birth Program's Postpartum Drop-in Group to discuss infant language development.
Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: 1193 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
November 17 - Strong Start - Queensborough Middle School
Join Chanel at Queensborough Middle School's Strong Start program.
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am
Location: 833 Salter Street, New Westminster, BC
November 19 - Parent Support Services Society of BC
Olivia will be giving a free online parenting workhop on infant language development for Parent Support Services of BC. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Online
November 19 - Burnaby Family Life - Curious Minds Mandarin Program (McKercher)
Join Ivan for the Curious Minds (Mandarin) Program at Burnaby Family Life's McKercher location.
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: 6140 McKercher Avenue, Burnaby, BC