Welcome to Build Your Village SEAB – a resource page for programming and activities for those with newborns, infants and toddlers within Medicine Hat & the surrounding region.

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Programs & Activities

Alberta Health Services – Dunmore Health Clinic – $$
  • Prenatal Education
  • Baby Steps – Postnatal classes for new parents
    • Dates/times vary
    • Registration Required: 403-502-8200, registration fee can be waived if needed
Alberta Health Services – Speech, Language & Hearing Department @ Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
  • Baby Babble & Play Program
    • Ages 0-12 months
    • 9-10am or 10:30-11:30am on Wednesdays throughout the year
    • Registration required: 403-528-8175
  • Learning Language With Music
    • Free music and play group for preschoolers and their caregivers
    • Fall, Winter & Spring Blocks – Weekly Tuesdays 9am-945am or Thursdays 3:30-4:15PM
    • Registration Required: 403-528-8175
  • Talk & Play at the Medicine Hat Public Library
    • Ages 1+
    • Tuesdays from 11:15 to 12 at the Medicine Hat Public Library Play Space
    • Only runs when MHPL story time is also taking place
    • No registration required
Big Marble Go Centre – Free or $$ (Depending on Program)
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Swimming Hours
    • Tot pool available, with Children Under 2 Swimming For Free, For more details visit websiite
  • Tot Time
    • Ages 0-6
    • M-F from 9am to Noon; Sat & Sun from 9-11:30am
    • Don’t need to register, but check in at the front desk
    • Typically in the fieldhouse (Just keep going straight at the front entrance all the way to the end of the hallways)
  • Discovery Play
    • Ages 6-24M
    • Three session blocks
      • Four sessions every Tuesday starting on September 8th
      • Four sessions every Thursday starting on October 15th
      • Four sessions every Tuesday starting on November 24th
    • Sage Room at Big Marble Go Centre
    • Visit registration page for more info
Bridges Family Programs

Online Registration Form for all Bridges Programs

  • Various Parenting Education Programs (See Online Registration Forms for full details)
  • Sensory Group for Infants (Ages 0-2) Registration Required.
    • Monday October 19th, 10:00 – 11:30am
    • Tuesday October 20th, 1:00 – 2:30pm
    • Thursday November 26th, 1:00 – 2:30pm
    • Thursday December 10th, 1:00 – 2:30pm
  • Sensory Group – Miywasin – Registration Required
    • Thursday September 17th, 10:00-11:30am
    • Thursday October 15th, 10:00 – 11:30am
    • Thursday November 12th, 10:00 – 11:30am
    • Thursday December 17th, 10:00 – 11:30am
  • Sensory Rhyme Time with LEARN – Registration Required
    • Wednesday October 7 – November 4th, 10:00 – 11:30am
  • Walk, Talk & Stroll. Various dates & times, registration required.
Church Play Groups
  • Southview Community Play Group
  • Hillcrest Church Discovery Play Group
Dance Lessons – $$
  • Infinity Dance – Has Baby & Me/Parent & Tot classes for children 0+ Website
Echo Dale Farm (Seasonal)

8am-8pm Daily. Self guided tours Monday-Friday. Guided tours including animal interaction every Saturday and Sunday from June-Sept long weekend

Fun World Indoor Playground & Cafe – $$
  • Friday & Saturday – 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday to Thursday – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Monday to Thursday: 1-3 year olds $11.99; 4-13 year olds $14.99
  • Friday to Sunday, Holidays & School Breaks: 1-3 year olds 14.99; 4-13 year olds $16.99
  • Under 1s – No Cost; 2 adults/family – Free, with $4.99/additional adult
  • Visit Website For More Information
Irvine Community Library
  • Tot Time – “Bring your baby or tot for a mini-break! We read to or play with your child while you enjoy a hot drink. Drop in.”
  • Fridays from 10:30-11:30am
LEARN – Lifelong Education And Resource Network
  • Books For Babies
    • Ages 0-2 years
    • “This six week program is for parents or caregivers who have children aged 0-2 years of age. In this fun and exciting program, parents will learn about the importance of reading to their young babies. The will also learn what kinds of books are best and how to read to their children in new and interesting ways.
    • Two upcoming 6 week sessions, at 5th Ave. Memorial United Church
      • Mondays from Sept. 21st to Nov 2nd. (no class on Oct. 12th), 1-2pm
      • Mondays from Nov. 9th to Dec. 14th, 10-11am
    • To register, email Jody – familyliteracy@mhc.ab.ca, or call 403-529-3878
  • LEARN’s FACEBOOK PAGE
Medicine Hat & District Farmers Market
  • Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds
  • Saturdays from 9am to 1pm – Final Day is Oct. 3rd,
Medicine Hat Free Play – MHC ECE Program Initiative
  • For families with children 2-5 years of age. Siblings welcome.
  • No cost, but space is limited.
  • Register at least 24 hours in advance through website.
Medicine Hat Public Library

Online Registration Form For MHPL Library Programs

All upcoming programming is listed in the Library’s What’s Going On Booklet

  • Family Storytime for Babies & Ones
    • Thursdays either 1030am or 2pm
    • Registration Required, with registration counting for 5 week sessions
  • Family Storytime for Toddlers
    • Tuesdays at 10:30am
    • Registration Required, with registration counting for 5 week sessions
  • Storywalk – August 22 to Sept 27th, Police Point Park
  • Busy Bees Play Group
    • Sept. 14, 21, 28th @ 10-11am; Oct. 5, 19, 26th @ 10-11am
    • Honor Curie Room
    • Ages 1 to 3, no registration required
  • Play Space
    • Suitable for ages 1+ especially if walking
    • Drop-in from: Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun: 1:00PM – 4:45PM; Tue, Wed, Thu: 1:00PM – 7:45PM
    • Or Book through Family Bookings, available 10:15-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. M-F
Miywasin Friendship Centre
Music Lessons – $$

Nurture Pregnancy Centre
  • Faith-based organization that provides support to those facing challenges during/after pregnancy. Various weekly/monthly programming, currently includes:
    • Infant Massage – Registration Page
    • Bouncing Back With Baby – Registration Required – “You matter too! Bouncing Back with Baby is an eight-week program designed to support new parents as they navigate the postpartum journey. Connect with other parents, build confidence and resilience, explore wellness strategies, and learn about community supports in a welcoming and supportive environment. Moms, dads, and support people are welcome. Childcare is provided by volunteers.” Registration Page
  • Nurture Pregnancy Centre Website.
Outdoor Pools – Closed for the Season
  • Hill Pool, Strathcona Pool
  • Redcliff Aquatic Centre
Panorama Lands – Kids World – $$
  • Kidsworld is a soft play area where your children can safely bounce, slide and tunnel through our maze and jump and roll in our ball pit. You can sit back and relax and watch the fun! (For ages 8 and under)
  • Half Hour – Non Member $5.49. Member: $4.49
    One Hour – Non Member: $8.49; Member: $7.49
    Unlimited – Non Member: $11.99: Member: $10.99
  • Party Packages Also Available
  • Visit Website for more info & to book
Redcliff Public Library
  • Shake Rattle & Read
    • Mondays 10:30 to 11:30 starting on Sept. 14th
    • Suitable for Ages 0-5
    • Rhymes, Stories & Playtime
Redcliff FCSS
Salta Gymnastics – $$
  • Jumping Gym Minis (Walking – 2 yrs)
  • Open Gym (Ages 0-11)
  • Website
Sportball – $$

Spray Parks – Closed for the Season

Sunshine Learning Station

Twist & Flip Gymnastics – $$
  • Baby Bees (Walking to 2 years)
  • Drop In (Ages 0-11) – Currently free as it is sponsored by the Town of Redcliff, but requires $15 insurance fee.
  • Website
Windmill Garden & Butterfly House
  • 9-5 Daily, No cost for Windmill garden area (which has goats, ducks and other animals), $10 for adult ticket to butterfly house, with Children under 2 free.
YMCA Medicine Hat – Free & $$ (Depending on Program)
  • Group Swimming Lessons
  • YMCA Parent program for Young Parents
    • For pregnant or parenting moms and dads. between 15-30 years of age.  
    • Who are working towards secondary school completion or academic upgrading to post-secondary school
    • Would benefit from the role modeling, peer relationships and community involvement provided by the program
    • Visit Website For More Information
  • Strength Through Connection: A Mom’s Wellness Circle
    • “”Join us and the YMCA for special Thursday Morning Coffee sessions created just for moms! Come connect, share experiences, build resilience, and support one another in a welcoming and supportive space.” Connect • Share • Grow • Thrive
    • Sept. 17, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19. Dec. 10
    • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    • Nurture Pregnancy Centre
    • Babies and children are welcome – but parents remain responsible for supervising children throughout the event.
    • Registration required – 403-504-8560 or parentprogram@medicinehatymca.ca
Yoga