Coffee Connection is a single session program for families with children ages 1-5 yrs. Its purpose is to create a comfortable safe space for adults to connect over a cup of brew (coffee, tea, cocoa) with a light snack on us! The conversation will be group guided but we will have conversation starter ideas if preferred. ESFRA will provide childcare (spaces limited to 10 children) to allow parents/caregivers to chat freely while children play and have fun in our supervised childcare area. Snack will also be provided for the kiddos.
Tickets are required per child (adult included) for each weekly session.

Happening monthly, Explore the Shore is for getting out as "adventurers" and "tourists" to experience all that our Eastern Shore has to offer.
Enrollment is for parents/caregivers and child(ren) from 3 years old & up. Participation in each themed event adds a new stamp to your Shore Explorer passport.
Experiences will have a maximum capacity depending on location with Tickets being required in advance for each event.
ESFRA will publish a couple weeks in advance the event.

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NEW this 2023-24 year for 5 to 10 years of age! 
STEAM based activities will not only cause a lot of laughter but are educational. This program is interactive between parent/caregiver and child(ren) and has changing themes related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. 
While being considered a single session, this program will also require TICKETS to gauge attendance and have on hand the supplies needed for the session.

NEW this 2023-24 year for School Aged children (between 4 to 12 years) and their parent/caregiver!
With specific dates, ESFRA has space for up to 16 children being home schooled can enjoy our location as a place to hobnob (socialize) and share tips & tricks with other families.
On occasions ESFRA will present a themed activity for participants to enjoy based on STEAM concepts.
This program will also require TICKETS to gauge attendance and have on hand any supplies needed for the session.

ESFRA offers a single session program for parents/caregivers and children (birth - 5 yrs) to play, chat and connect. Strategically placed craft items, toys, games and equipment will be made available for the children to explore and encourage interaction between the participant & the adult/caregiver they come with. An ESFRA staff member will be here to help if families need assistance or have questions about our programs and services.
Play Dates Are Us! is not a structured program thus it is up to families to help us out and appropriately monitor their children’s activities and clean up before they leave.
This program will also require TICKETS to gauge attendance and have on hand the supplies needed for the session.

Considered an Interactive Drop-in Program Dad/Granddad/Male Caregiver for child(ren) between the ages of 1-5 years old. This Program combines free play with toys/equipment which varies week to week. Assisting in relationship strengthening by using play, strategic interaction and creative crafts. 
Play Dates - With Dad is not a structured program thus it is up to adults to help us out and appropriately monitor their children’s activities and clean up before they leave.
While being considered a single session, this program will also require TICKETS to gauge attendance and have on hand the supplies needed for the session.

Roll & Stroll, or Trail Walk, has been an active part of ESFRA for many years. Being held most often at the Musquodoboit Trailway on Park Rd., participants of all ages enjoy games, songs and some physical activity out in nature. 

​Dates vary in the year, so stay tuned for announcements of upcoming dates. While being considered and Drop-In activity, we are looking for participants to obtain tickets so we may bring an appropriate number of supplies for the adventure.

​Our programs and services are offered at no charge to the community.

Tickets will be required for these events.