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Red Deer Family Service Bureau

Red Deer Family Service Bureau enriches community life by organizing the Central Alberta Children's Festival, celebrating arts, culture, and childhood through interactive activities, performances, and family fun, fostering connections and lasting memories.

Real talk. Smart ideas. Parents supporting parents.Join us online on the second Tuesday of each month for Virtual Parent Connect. This group is open to pregnant individuals and parents or caregivers of children ages 0 to 6 in Red Deer and surrounding areas.&nbsp;Connect with other parents to share experiences, celebrate successes, and talk about the challenges of raising young children. A trained facilitator will guide the conversation, answer questions, and help connect you with helpful parenting information and support.&nbsp;Come as you are and join a welcoming space where parents can learn from and support one another.&nbsp;This is a monthly drop-in program, but please complete the registration to receive the virtual meeting link.

Virtual Parent Connect Sept. 8

This registration is for all 4 dates in Session 1 - Sept. 2 - 23 Run, jump, play, and learn!Fun with Friends is a group for caregivers and children ages 2 to 5. Children will stay active through games and movement activities that help build strong muscles and coordination. They will also develop speech, language, and social skills through play, songs, and stories.&nbsp;This is a registered program with space for up to 14 children in each group. Caregivers are welcome to bring a snack for their child if needed.&nbsp;Please Note: Before registering, please make sure you can attend most of the program dates. Regular attendance helps children get the most from the program and allows more families to take part. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so another family can have the opportunity to join. Thank you for helping us make Fun with Friends available to as many families as possible! Located at Parkland Mall, FSCA Play Space across from GoodLife Fitness. &nbsp;

Fun with Friends Session 1

2nd Annual Ride for a Reason: Fueling Hope for Kids&#39; Mental Health Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for the 2nd Annual Ride for a Reason Poker Rally, a fun and meaningful day on the road in support of children&#39;s mental health programs at FSCA. The ride begins and ends at Family Services of Central Alberta (5409 50th Avenue, Red Deer) and features five exciting stops, a poker hand challenge, prizes, and a 50/50 draw. Whether you&#39;re an experienced rider or simply looking for a great day out for a great cause, this event offers the perfect combination of community, adventure, and giving back. The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast and registration at 9:00 AM, followed by kickstands up at 10:00 AM. After the ride, participants are invited to stay for a social featuring taco-in-a-bag, raffle prizes, and great company.Registration:<ul data-spread="false" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$25/Driver</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$10/Companion/2nd Hand</li></ul>All proceeds support children&#39;s mental health programs at Family Services of Central Alberta, helping local children and families access the resources and support they need to thrive.Ride with purpose and help us fuel hope for kids&#39; mental health...one mile at a time.

Ride for a Reason

ADVANCE TICKET sales available until May 29 onlyCelebrate 20 Years of Family Fun at the Central Alberta Children&rsquo;s Festival! Join us for the 20th Annual Central Alberta Children&rsquo;s Festival on June 5 &amp; 6 at Recreation Centre Park in downtown Red Deer! &nbsp;This exciting 2-day outdoor festival is packed with hands-on fun, live entertainment, and unforgettable family memories. With over 30 community partners hosting interactive activity tents, plus games, creative activities, performers, and special attractions, there&rsquo;s something for kids of all ages to enjoy.Once you&rsquo;re inside the park, everything is included with your gate admission, making it an affordable and fun-filled day for everyone. As we mark our 20th year, we&rsquo;re bringing back even more excitement, including our popular Friday evening BBQ and Family Dance! &nbsp;Saturday we are excited to have Rickys Family Restaurant back with a pancake breakfast! Come celebrate arts, culture, community, and childhood with us at one of Central Alberta&rsquo;s favourite family events.Fun. Play. Discovery. Memories.

Central Alberta Children's Festival 20 Year Celebration ADVANCE TICKET

Celebrate 20 Years of Family Fun at the Central Alberta Children&rsquo;s Festival! Join us for the 20th Annual Central Alberta Children&rsquo;s Festival on June 5 &amp; 6 at Recreation Centre Park in downtown Red Deer! &nbsp;This exciting 2-day outdoor festival is packed with hands-on fun, live entertainment, and unforgettable family memories. With over 30 community partners hosting interactive activity tents, plus games, creative activities, performers, and special attractions, there&rsquo;s something for kids of all ages to enjoy.Once you&rsquo;re inside the park, everything is included with your gate admission, making it an affordable and fun-filled day for everyone. As we mark our 20th year, we&rsquo;re bringing back even more excitement, including our popular Friday evening BBQ and Family Dance! &nbsp;Saturday we are excited to have Rickys Family Restaurant back with a pancake breakfast! Come celebrate arts, culture, community, and childhood with us at one of Central Alberta&rsquo;s favourite family events.Fun. Play. Discovery. Memories.

Central Alberta Children's Festival 20 Year Celebration

This registration is for all 4 Wednesday dates in Session 2 - Oct. 7-28 Run, jump, play, and learn!Fun with Friends is a group for caregivers and children ages 2 to 5. Children will stay active through games and movement activities that help build strong muscles and coordination. They will also develop speech, language, and social skills through play, songs, and stories.&nbsp;This is a registered program with space for up to 14 children in each group. Caregivers are welcome to bring a snack for their child if needed.&nbsp;Please Note: Before registering, please make sure you can attend most of the program dates. Regular attendance helps children get the most from the program and allows more families to take part. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so another family can have the opportunity to join. Thank you for helping us make Fun with Friends available to as many families as possible! Located at Parkland Mall, FSCA Play Space across from GoodLife Fitness. &nbsp;

Fun with Friends Session 2

Virtual Parent Connect Oct. 13

Taming Worry Dragons is a 7 week, small-group program for children ages 5&ndash;7 who feel nervous, scared, or &ldquo;have a tummy full of worries&rdquo;. Together, we name those Worry Dragons and learn simple ways to calm bodies and minds together. Led by caring facilitators, this program gives kids and caregivers tools they can keep using at home. Our goal is to support children&rsquo;s emotional growth in a space that feels safe, fun, and welcoming to every family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Taming Worry Dragons 5-7yrs

Cooperative Coparenting is a&nbsp;group program that contains concepts, skills, and exercises will help you create a healthy environment for your children while establishing a positive, long-term relationship with the other parent. &nbsp;Learn powerful ways to communicate cooperatively, make coparenting decisions in the best interest of you children, and avoid the destructive effects that separation or divorce can have on a family.

Cooperative Coparenting Through Separation or Divorce

Virtual Parent Connect Nov. 10

This registration is for all 4 Wednesday dates in Session 3 - Nov. 18-Dec. 9 Run, jump, play, and learn!Fun with Friends is a group for caregivers and children ages 2 to 5. Children will stay active through games and movement activities that help build strong muscles and coordination. They will also develop speech, language, and social skills through play, songs, and stories.&nbsp;This is a registered program with space for up to 14 children in each group. Caregivers are welcome to bring a snack for their child if needed.&nbsp;Please Note: Before registering, please make sure you can attend most of the program dates. Regular attendance helps children get the most from the program and allows more families to take part. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so another family can have the opportunity to join. Thank you for helping us make Fun with Friends available to as many families as possible! Located at Parkland Mall, FSCA Play Space across from GoodLife Fitness. &nbsp;

Fun with Friends Session 3

Mindful Connections is a weekly therapeutic group that welcomes mothers with children between 2 months to 2 years. This is a support group for women experiencing challenges in adjusting to motherhood; struggling to enjoy motherhood, meet their own needs, feel isolated, lacking support, and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Wednesdays 10-11.30September 16 - December 2Orientation Day September 9

Mindful Connections - September 2026

Virtual Parent Connect Dec. 8

Taming Worry Dragons is a 7 week, small-group program for children ages 8-11yr olds who feel nervous, scared, or &ldquo;have a tummy full of worries&rdquo;. Together, we name those Worry Dragons and learn simple ways to calm bodies and minds together. Led by caring facilitators, this program gives kids and caregivers tools they can keep using at home. Our goal is to support children&rsquo;s emotional growth in a space that feels safe, fun, and welcoming to every family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Taming Worry Dragons 8-11yrs

Mindful Connections is a weekly therapeutic group that welcomes mothers with children between 2 months to 2 years. This is a support group for women experiencing challenges in adjusting to motherhood; struggling to enjoy motherhood, meet their own needs, feel isolated, lacking support, and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Wednesdays 10-11.30 January 13 - March 17Orientation Day January 6

Mindful Connections - January 2027

Mindful Connections is a weekly therapeutic group that welcomes mothers with children between 2 months to 2 years. This is a support group for women experiencing challenges in adjusting to motherhood; struggling to enjoy motherhood, meet their own needs, feel isolated, lacking support, and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Wednesdays 10-11.30April 7 - June 9Orientation Day March 31

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Virtual Parent Connect Oct. 13

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Cooperative Coparenting Through Separation or Divorce

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Virtual Parent Connect Nov. 10

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Fun with Friends Session 3

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Mindful Connections - September 2026

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Virtual Parent Connect Dec. 8

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Taming Worry Dragons 8-11yrs

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Mindful Connections - January 2027

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Taming Worry Dragons 5-7yrs

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Mindful Connections - April 2027

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