Fatherhood Matters Eastern

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Fatherhood Matters Eastern, a Family Service NS program, helps male-identifying caregivers with parenting skills, resources, and community support to build strong families and promote child well-being.

🎉 SWIFTIE NIGHT IS HERE! 🎶Fatherhood Matters invites all fathers, father figures, and kids (ages 4+) to an unforgettable...
05/22/2026

🎉 SWIFTIE NIGHT IS HERE! 🎶
Fatherhood Matters invites all fathers, father figures, and kids (ages 4+) to an unforgettable evening of Taylor Swift trivia & friendship bracelet making! 💫
📍 New Waterford Community Wellness Centre,
New Waterford – 5 Charlesworth St
📅 Friday, June 5th, 2026
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
✅ FREE EVENT – Pizza & supplies included!
⚠️ Limited spaces – Registration required by June 2nd!
📞 Call/Text: 902-565-0832
📧 Email: jlaur@familyservicens.ca
🚗 Need transportation? Assistance may be available!

🦎🐍 Reptile Afternoon – Antigonish! 🐢Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers to spend quality time with the k...
05/20/2026

🦎🐍 Reptile Afternoon – Antigonish! 🐢
Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers to spend quality time with the kids at a FREE fun, hands-on reptile experience!
👨‍👧‍👦 Who: Fathers & male-identifying caregivers + children ages 4+
📅 When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 12:00-2:00pm
📍 Where: Antigonish Town and County Library (283 Main Street, Antigonish)
Get up close with a variety of reptiles and enjoy an interactive learning session where you’ll observe, ask questions, and connect with your children through a unique shared experience.
⚠️ Important:
• Limited spots available
• Registration is required
• Deadline to register: June 2, 2026
📞 Call or text: 902-870-9971
📧 Email: dovermars@familyservicens.ca

🏒 Hockey Night! FATHERS THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!Join us for an evening of hockey, good food, and great company!🍕 Pizza & win...
05/19/2026

🏒 Hockey Night!
FATHERS THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!
Join us for an evening of hockey, good food, and great company!
🍕 Pizza & wings
🏒 Live hockey viewing
🤝 A chance to connect with other dads and father figures
✅ FREE EVENT
📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Family Service of Nova Scotia
70 Reeves St, Sydney
📲 Reserve your spot by June 23
Call or text: 902-565-1635
Email: cbruner@familyservicens.ca
Need a ride? Let us know—support may be available.

🐾 Calling All Dads & Caregivers! 🐾Join Fatherhood Matters for a fun-filled afternoon at the Wildlife Park! 🌿🐻📅 May 30, 2...
05/12/2026

🐾 Calling All Dads & Caregivers! 🐾
Join Fatherhood Matters for a fun-filled afternoon at the Wildlife Park! 🌿🐻
📅 May 30, 2026
⏰ 1 PM – 3 PM
📍 Two Rivers Wildlife Park, 4581 Grand Mira North Rd, Huntington
👨‍👧‍👦 Open to fathers and male-identifying caregivers with children ages 4+
✅ FREE entry (covered by our team!)
⚠️ Limited spots – registration required
📲 Register by May 26
Call/Text: 902-565-0174
Email: lpyke@familyservicens.ca

🍪 FREE Baking Afternoon in Canso! 🧁Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers with children aged 4+!Join for a ...
05/05/2026

🍪 FREE Baking Afternoon in Canso! 🧁
Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers with children aged 4+!
Join for a fun, hands-on afternoon of baking. Families will prepare 3 recipes together and take them home — all supplies included!
✅ Make & take home three recipes
✅ Cake decorating kit included
✅ All supplies provided
📅 May 21st, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Canso Lions Club, 8 Queens St., Canso
✨ Participants receive a cake decorating kit
✅ Registration required – limited spaces available
📞 Call/Text: 902-870-4096
✉️ Jmacdonald@familyservicens.ca
🗓️ Register by May 19th, 2026

🌸🎨 Spring Sign Making Event 🎨🌸Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers!Join us for a fun, creative night with...
04/28/2026

🌸🎨 Spring Sign Making Event 🎨🌸
Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers!
Join us for a fun, creative night with your child and celebrate spring together 🌷

🪵 Paint & create your own pre-cut wooden spring sign
👧🧒 Children ages 4+ welcome
✅ FREE event
🍎 Snacks provided
🪧 One sign per family

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Community Cares Youth Outreach
55 King St., Sydney Mines
⚠️ Limited spaces – registration required!
📞 Call/Text: 902-565-0174
📧 Email: lpyke@familyservicens.ca
🗓️ Register by May 8, 2026

🚗 Transportation assistance may be available if needed.

🦎🐍 Reptile Afternoon – River Bourgeois! 🐢Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers to spend quality time with ...
04/21/2026

🦎🐍 Reptile Afternoon – River Bourgeois! 🐢

Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers to spend quality time with the kids at a FREE fun, hands-on reptile experience!

👨‍👧‍👦 Who: Fathers & male-identifying caregivers + children ages 4+
📅 When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 12:00-2:00pm
📍 Where: Tara Lynn Community Centre (21 Recreation Rd, River Bourgeois)

Get up close with a variety of reptiles and enjoy an interactive learning session where you’ll observe, ask questions, and connect with your children through a unique shared experience.

⚠️ Important:
• Limited spots available
• Registration is required
• Deadline to register: April 27, 2026

📞 Call or text: 902-565-0174
📧 Email: lpyke@familyservicens.ca

📣 Attention New and Expectant Fathers!Join us for two FREE information sessions designed to help you support your growin...
04/16/2026

📣 Attention New and Expectant Fathers!
Join us for two FREE information sessions designed to help you support your growing family.

🗓 When:
May 12 & May 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Where: Family Service Nova Scotia
295 George Street, Sydney, Suite #302

Topics include:
✅ Newborn Sleep Education
✅ Car Seat Safety
✅ Postpartum Support
✅ Nutrition (Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding, Introducing Solids)
✅ Child Development & Dental Health
✅ Labour & Delivery
✅ Immunizations
…and more!

🎁 Bonus: Attend both sessions and receive a gift card!

Registration required – limited space available!
📞 Call/Text: 902‑565‑0672
📧 Email: cgartner@familyservicens.ca
🚗 Transportation assistance may be available.

🍪 FREE Baking Afternoon in Baddeck! 🧁Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers with children aged 4+!Join for ...
04/13/2026

🍪 FREE Baking Afternoon in Baddeck! 🧁

Calling all fathers and male-identifying caregivers with children aged 4+!

Join for a fun, hands-on afternoon of baking. Families will prepare 3 recipes together and take them home — all supplies included!

✅ Make & take home three recipes
✅ Cake decorating kit included
✅ All supplies provided

📅 April 25, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Knox Hall, 39 Grant St., Baddeck
✨ Participants receive a cake decorating kit

✅ Registration required – limited spaces available
📞 Call/Text: 902‑565‑1635
✉️ cbruner@familyservices.ca
🗓️ Register by April 20, 2026

Transportation support may be available if needed.

🎨 SIGN MAKING FUN FOR DADS & KIDS! 🧩FREE Sign Making Night for fathers and male‑identifying caregivers with children age...
04/07/2026

🎨 SIGN MAKING FUN FOR DADS & KIDS! 🧩
FREE Sign Making Night for fathers and male‑identifying caregivers with children ages 4+!
Paint and create your own pre‑cut Pokémon wooden sign 🖌️
✅ 1 sign per registration
🍎 Snacks provided
🎁 Free to attend
📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Howie Centre Fire Hall
47 Tometary Dr, Howie Centre, NS
⚠️ Limited spots – registration required by April 17!
📞 Call/Text: 902‑565‑0174
📧 Email: lpyke@familyservices.ca
Transportation support may be available if needed.

🍪🧁 FREE Baking Afternoon! 🧁🍪Calling all male‑identifying caregivers and kids ages 4+!Join us for a fun, hands-on Baking ...
03/31/2026

🍪🧁 FREE Baking Afternoon! 🧁🍪

Calling all male‑identifying caregivers and kids ages 4+!
Join us for a fun, hands-on Baking Afternoon presented by Fatherhood Matters 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳

✔️ Prepare 2 recipes to take home
✔️ All supplies included
✔️ Participants receive a cake decorating kit
✔️ FREE to attend!

📅 April 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Gaul Centre – 5310 Union Highway, River Ryan, NS
⚠️ Registration required – limited spaces available!
📞📧 Call/Text 902‑565‑0832 or email jlaur@familyservicesns.ca to register by April 7, 2026

🚗 Transportation support may be available if needed.

Come bake, bond, and make sweet memories together! 💙

Address

295 George Street #302
Sydney, NS
B1P1J7

Telephone

+18663305952

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