Children & Families
Stay up to date on all our programs and events!
All our community events and programs are free of charge to members of the English-speaking community.
We encourage you to register or sign up for any events that you may be interested in!
CLOSED
Please note, the ECO-02 Community Centre will be closed for the summer break each Friday till the 7th of August.
*The Youth Nights will continue through the summer every 2nd Friday, from 4 PM to 9 PM, despite the closure of the centre during the day.
Tumble Bums Zootherapy
Join English-speaking families with young children from around the area and enjoy some hands-on activities with adorable animals in Partnership with Mamma Mia Zootherapy
CLOSED
Please note, the ECO-02 Community Centre will be closed for the summer break each Friday till the 7th of August.
*The Youth Nights will continue through the summer every 2nd Friday, from 4 PM to 9 PM, despite the closure of the centre during the day.
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Please note that our community center is closed today in order to prepare our Open House and our AGM, which will take place on august 22th!
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you on this beautiful day!
AGM and Open House
The countdown has begun…
Save the date: August 22, from 14h to 16h, for our AGM at ECO-02 ! And don’t forget our Open House, taking place before and after the AGM from 11h to 21h, for a full day of fun with activities for all ages.
The only mystery? This year’s theme… It’s up to you to figure it out! 👀
For more details about the AGM (agenda, Last Year’s Minutes, …) or to register, click on the button below.
And for more details about the activities of the Open House, all the information is going to be reveal in the next few weeks on our Facebook page!
About the AGM
This is your chance to learn about our achievements over the past year and our plans for the next 12 months.
You will have the opportunity to:
Hear a financial overview of the organization
Learn about last year’s achievements
Vote in new board members
In addition, there will be complimentary coffee, tea and light snacks.
Please note: Everyone is welcome to attend our AGM, but only ECO-02 members can vote in new board members.
Become a Board Member
We have 4 positions available on our board of directors this year.
We are particularly interested to hear from those with experience in Human Ressources, Legal and Finance. However, anyone interested in contributing to our organization is encouraged to apply!
Please email your completed application form to ed@eco-02.ca by August 20th 2026.
Click below to download your application to become a member.
Picnic Club
Bring your lunch and a picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors with friends and the community.
Practice your English and French in our Bilingual space.
Everyone is welcome! 🌞🧺
CLOSED
Please note, the ECO-02 Community Centre will be closed for the summer break each Friday till the 7th of August.
*The Youth Nights will continue through the summer every 2nd Friday, from 4 PM to 9 PM, despite the closure of the centre during the day.
Hiking Club
Ready to hit the trail? Join our Hiking Club and explore the Parc National des Monts-Valin.
We'll be hitting the trail at 13am, but Tyler (hiking volunteer) will be there from 12:30 to welcome participants at the visitor centre.
Please note: While it is free to register for this event, participants will need to pay an entry fee to the site of $10.10 (taxes included). Under 17s go free. SEPAQ annual pass holders will not need to pay this fee.
Summer Festival, Berry Picking
Come celebrate summer with us and enjoy our Summer Festival with Farm Almas and Murielle featuring:
Berry picking 🍓
Face painting for children 🎨
Hot dogs and lemonade 🌭🥤
Outdoor games and family-friendly activities 🌞
Community gathering and socializing 🤝
And more surprises! ✨
🎟️ $10 per person — and children under 3 years old can join for free!
CLOSED
Please note, the ECO-02 Community Centre will be closed for the summer break each Friday till the 7th of August.
*The Youth Nights will continue through the summer every 2nd Friday, from 4 PM to 9 PM, despite the closure of the centre during the day.
CLOSED
Please note that our community center is closed today in order to prepare our Summer Festival – Berry Picking, which will take place on July 18th!
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you on this beautiful summer day!
CLOSED
Please note, the ECO-02 Community Centre will be closed for the summer break each Friday till the 7th of August.
*The Youth Nights will continue through the summer every 2nd Friday, from 4 PM to 9 PM, despite the closure of the centre during the day.
Tumble Bums Playgroup
Join us for our monthly play group without registration, aimed at parents and caretakers with young children (6 years old and under)!
🧸 Fully equipped children’s corner
☕ Free coffee/tea/hot chocolate
🍿 Light snacks provided
👨👩👧👦 Connect with other families
No registration is necessary, just come!
Contact our community coordinator for more information!
CLOSED
Please note, the ECO-02 Community Centre will be closed for the summer break each Friday till the 7th of August.
*The Youth Nights will continue through the summer every 2nd Friday, from 4 PM to 9 PM, despite the closure of the centre during the day.
CLOSED
Please note, the ECO-02 Community Centre will be closed for Canada Day.
We look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday, July 2th!
Hiking Club
Ready to hit the trail? Join our Hiking Club and explore the stunning natural beauty of Saguenay with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and community members!
This month’s hike takes us to the Eucher Trail in La Baie — a scenic route that typically takes around 2 hours to complete, depending on pace and fitness level.
Registration required.
Picnic Club
Join us for a community picnic at Sentier Eucher Beach! 🧺☀️
Bring your lunch and a picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors with friends and the community.
Everyone is welcome! 🌞🧺
Tumble Bums Playgroup
Join us for our monthly drop-in playgroup for parents and caregivers with young children (ages 6 and under)!
🧸 Fully equipped kids’ corner
☕ Free coffee/tea/hot chocolate
🍿 Light snacks provided
👨👩👧👦 Connect with other families
No registration required—just drop by!
Contact our Community Coordinator for more info!
Bilingual Pyjama Storytime
Bring the kids for a bedtime story activity, complete with milk and cookies!
All you need is your pyjamas and to let us know of any dietary restrictions.
Registration required due to limited spaces.
Father's Day Boxes Pick-Up
Pick-up for our Father’s Day Boxes will take place from June 16th to June 19th, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre (Jonquière location)
⏰ 9:00 – 16:30 daily
Please ensure you come within the scheduled dates to collect your box.
For any questions or assistance, contact our Community Coordinator.
Bienvenue Bébé!
This special celebration is for all babies born in the past year and their families. Come enjoy a warm and welcoming moment in your community!
What to expect:
Cold lunch provided🍽️
Fun animation for families🎉
Photo session 📸
Presentations from local organizations & services🤝
Door prizes 🎁
And every baby will leave with a gift bag!🧸
📅 Date: May 28
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
💙 Free of charge
Please register here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdQoNInZzr.../viewform...
We can’t wait to celebrate your little ones with you!
Tumble Bums Playgroup
Join us for our monthly drop-in playgroup for parents and caregivers with young children (ages 6 and under)!
🧸 Fully equipped kids’ corner
☕ Free coffee/tea/hot chocolate
🍿 Light snacks provided
👨👩👧👦 Connect with other families
No registration required—just drop by!
Contact our Community Coordinator for more info!
Bilingual Pyjama Story Time
This special edition of Storytime features our friends at Zoothérapie Mamma Mia🐾
Bring the kids for a cozy bedtime story, complete with milk and cookies. All you need is your pyjamas!
🥛🍪 Snacks provided (milk & cookies)
⚠️ Please let us know of any dietary restrictions at the time of registration.
Family Day in Chicoutimi!
🎉 JOURNÉE QUÉBÉCOISE DES FAMILLES 2026 – CHICOUTIMI 🎉
📍 Centre du Lac Pouce
📅 May 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
🌦️ Rain or shine!
✨ A fun-filled day for the whole family:
🏃♀️ Color run
💃 Line dancing class
🤝 Organization rally
🧸 Tiny tots corner
🧺 Bring your picnic
🍽️ Free lunch for the first 300 people
🌳 Outdoor fun guaranteed!
👨👩👧👦 Come enjoy a vibrant day with family and community and🎩 Bring your nicest hat!
For questions and more information, please contact our Community Coordinator.
Presented by the Table Info Référence Enfance et Famille
Family Day in La Baie!
🎉 IT’S FAMILY DAY IN LA BAIE! 🎉
📍 Agora of La Baie
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE!
✨ A morning full of magic, laughter, and fun for the whole family, featuring:
🎩 Olivier Simard – Magician
🎭 Les Fous du Roi
🎈 Balloons
🎨 Face Painting
🤹 Circus Workshops
🤝 Community resources and more!
👨👩👧👦 The perfect activity for kids and adults—come have fun with us!
For questions and more information, please contact our Community Coordinator.
This great community initiative is made possible thanks to the Table Enfants/Fjord in collaboration with Maison des jeunes de la Baie and Réseau.
Mothers Day Boxes - Pick Up
Pick-up for our Mother’s Day Boxes will take place from May 5th to May 8th, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre (Jonquière location)
⏰ 9:00 – 16:30 daily
Please ensure you come within the scheduled dates to collect your box.
For any questions or assistance, contact our Community Coordinator.
Tumble Bums Playgroup
Join us for our monthly drop-in playgroup for parents and caregivers with young children (ages 6 and under)!
🧸 Fully equipped kids’ corner
☕ Free coffee/tea/hot chocolate
🍿 Light snacks provided
👨👩👧👦 Connect with other families
No registration required—just drop by!
Contact our Community Coordinator for more info!