The Cowichan Valley Regional District is offering free activities throughout the region to help residents celebrate Family Day next Monday.
The Island Savings Centre will have free public skating from noon to 12:55 p.m. and again from 1:05 to 2 p.m.
There will also be free drop-in sports and the Multi-Purpose Hall from 1-3 p.m., including pickleball, basketball, badminton and more. Equipment will be available, but participants should wear athletic footwear.
Kindergym will also be open in the Heritage Hall upstairs.
In the Cowichan Lake area, the Youbou Bowling Alley will be open in the afternoon for free bowling, and free skating will be offered at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, with skate rentals included.
The Kerry Park Recreation Centre will also offer free skating, with rentals provided, from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
The Shawnigan Lake Community Centre is teaming up with the Shawnigan Lake Museum to offer “Passport to Shawnigan: School Days” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature activities based on a school day 100 years ago, and encourages families to play together while learning about their community.”
Free swimming will be offered at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre from noon to 4 p.m., and at the Frank Jameson Community Centre in Ladysmith from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Event organizers expressed their gratitude to the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Province of British Columbia for making the free events possible.