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This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.

FSI Events

FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.

*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

April 2026
Featured April 29 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Creative Arts Workshop for Caregivers

Take a moment to pause this spring to creatively explore and nurture your wellness. This one hour workshop offers a welcoming and supportive space for you to explore and choose simple materials (which may include fabric, pastels, paints, natural materials, etc.) through art making processes. With guidance, you will be invited to explore art making […]

Free
Featured April 29 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring

Reactive Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs. As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming […]
Featured April 30 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

myBooklet BC

Are you a parent, caregiver, or support person to an individual with a disability? Are you looking for a way to keep information organized and easy to share? Join us for a Learning Exploration session where we will guide you through what MyBookletBC is, how it works, and how the website can support you or […]

Free
Featured April 30 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]

Free
May 2026
Featured May 4 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT Recurring

Complex Health

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a […]
Featured May 4 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT Recurring

Rare But Not Alone

Join us in this welcoming space for families who care for someone with a rare disorder (diagnosed or not). Rare disorders and conditions affect a small number of people in the country or even the world. Living with a rare disorder or condition can feel invisible and isolating, and sometimes there are seemingly no answers. […]

Free

Family Hangouts

FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.

*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

April 2026
Featured April 30 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]

Free
May 2026
Featured May 4 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT Recurring

Complex Health

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a […]
Featured May 6 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT Recurring

Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join us for supportive sessions on […]
Featured May 6 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring

Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]
Featured May 7 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]

Free
Featured May 11 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring

Newly Diagnosed Autism

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like […]

Calendar for Connections

Looking for ways to meet new people and stay socially connected? The Calendar for Connections was created to help people with diverse abilities know about different fun and inclusive opportunities to connect with others. Double click on any event to view more details or click the button below to check out events and activities happening all over BC.

We are always looking for new events to share on our calendar! If you would like to add an event to our calendar, please contact: .

Please check out a list of other community event calendars below:

June 2026
Featured June 4 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT Recurring

We All Need a Home

Massey Theatre 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada

We All Need a Home is a play about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a home. Based on research and lived experience it has been co-created with and is acted by the same company of talented self-advocates who brought you Romance, Relationships & Rights (2019) and We Deserve to Work! (2022). When Thursday, June 4, 2026. 7:00 pm Performance. o Inclusive Housing […]
Featured June 5 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm PDT Recurring

We All Need a Home

Massey Theatre 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada

We All Need a Home is a play about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a home. Based on research and lived experience it has been co-created with and is acted by the same company of talented self-advocates who brought you Romance, Relationships & Rights (2019) and We Deserve to Work! (2022). When Thursday, June 4, 2026. 7:00 pm Performance. o Inclusive Housing […]
Featured June 6 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT Recurring

We All Need a Home

Massey Theatre 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada

We All Need a Home is a play about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a home. Based on research and lived experience it has been co-created with and is acted by the same company of talented self-advocates who brought you Romance, Relationships & Rights (2019) and We Deserve to Work! (2022). When Thursday, June 4, 2026. 7:00 pm Performance. o Inclusive Housing […]

External Events

Events hosted by community partners from within BC. FSI is not responsible for the content, management or facilitation of these sessions. All inquiries and comments are referred directly to event organizers.

June 2026
Featured June 4 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT Recurring

We All Need a Home

Massey Theatre 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada

We All Need a Home is a play about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a home. Based on research and lived experience it has been co-created with and is acted by the same company of talented self-advocates who brought you Romance, Relationships & Rights (2019) and We Deserve to Work! (2022). When Thursday, June 4, 2026. 7:00 pm Performance. o Inclusive Housing […]
Featured June 5 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm PDT Recurring

We All Need a Home

Massey Theatre 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada

We All Need a Home is a play about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a home. Based on research and lived experience it has been co-created with and is acted by the same company of talented self-advocates who brought you Romance, Relationships & Rights (2019) and We Deserve to Work! (2022). When Thursday, June 4, 2026. 7:00 pm Performance. o Inclusive Housing […]
Featured June 6 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT Recurring

We All Need a Home

Massey Theatre 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC, Canada

We All Need a Home is a play about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a home. Based on research and lived experience it has been co-created with and is acted by the same company of talented self-advocates who brought you Romance, Relationships & Rights (2019) and We Deserve to Work! (2022). When Thursday, June 4, 2026. 7:00 pm Performance. o Inclusive Housing […]

Calendar View - All Events

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			1 event 1 1 event, 1 Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Reactive Behaviours Featured April 1 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring Reactive Behaviours SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs. As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming […]	1 event 2 1 event, 2 Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box Featured April 2 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […] Free	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4
0 events 5 0 events, 5	0 events 6 0 events, 6	1 event 7 1 event, 7 Featured 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers Featured April 7 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT Recurring Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing […] Free	2 events 8 2 events, 8 Featured 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring Early Years and School Age Navigation Featured April 8 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT Recurring Early Years and School Age Navigation SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join us for supportive sessions on […], Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Aging Caregivers Featured April 8 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring Aging Caregivers SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]	1 event 9 1 event, 9 Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box Featured April 9 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […] Free	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11
0 events 12 0 events, 12	1 event 13 1 event, 13 Featured Virtual Event 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Newly Diagnosed Autism Featured Virtual Event April 13 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring Newly Diagnosed Autism SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like […]	1 event 14 1 event, 14 Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring Gender Marvelous Featured April 14 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Recurring Gender Marvelous SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey of raising our queer, gender-diverse and/or Two-Spirit children and youth. Join the conversation, find strength and encouragement, and connect with a network of families who […] Free	2 events 15 2 events, 15 Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Learn About Support Worker Central Featured April 15 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Learn About Support Worker Central Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how to create an account as someone hiring staff through Support Worker Central, how the job board works, […] Free, Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Reactive Behaviours Featured April 15 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring Reactive Behaviours SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs. As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming […]	1 event 16 1 event, 16 Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box Featured April 16 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […] Free	0 events 17 0 events, 17	0 events 18 0 events, 18
1 event 19 1 event, 19 Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring Indigenous Caregivers Circle Featured April 19 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT Recurring Indigenous Caregivers Circle We welcome you to join us to connect and share with other Indigenous caregivers in a culturally safe and respectful space. Whether you are caring for a loved one who is newly diagnosed, not diagnosed, or has been diagnosed longer, regardless of their age or gender, or where you are calling in from in BC, […] Free	1 event 20 1 event, 20 Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Supporting the Transition to CLBC: A Guide for Families of Adults with Disabilities Featured April 20 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring Supporting the Transition to CLBC: A Guide for Families of Adults with Disabilities Are you a family member supporting an adult with developmental disabilities? This Family Hangout is designed to help you navigate Community Living BC (CLBC) services and supports for adults ages 19+ (or transition-aged youth) with clarity and confidence. Whether your loved one is newly eligible or already receiving support, this group offers practical guidance and […] Free	2 events 21 2 events, 21 Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering: Build Skills and Create Opportunities Featured April 21 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT Volunteering: Build Skills and Create Opportunities Volunteering is one of the most effective ways to gain experience, develop new skills, and expand your professional network. During this National Volunteer Week session, we will explore how volunteering can strengthen your résumé, build confidence, and help you connect with organizations and mentors. You will also learn practical strategies for finding meaningful volunteer opportunities […], Featured 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers Featured April 21 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT Recurring Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing […] Free	1 event 22 1 event, 22 Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Aging Caregivers Featured April 22 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring Aging Caregivers SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]	0 events 23 0 events, 23	0 events 24 0 events, 24	0 events 25 0 events, 25
0 events 26 0 events, 26	1 event 27 1 event, 27 Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Journey Through Grief Featured April 27 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring Journey Through Grief SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgemental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]	0 events 28 0 events, 28	2 events 29 2 events, 29 Featured 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Creative Arts Workshop for Caregivers Featured April 29 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT Creative Arts Workshop for Caregivers Take a moment to pause this spring to creatively explore and nurture your wellness. This one hour workshop offers a welcoming and supportive space for you to explore and choose simple materials (which may include fabric, pastels, paints, natural materials, etc.) through art making processes. With guidance, you will be invited to explore art making […] Free, Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Reactive Behaviours Featured April 29 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring Reactive Behaviours SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs. As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming […]	2 events 30 2 events, 30 Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am myBooklet BC Featured April 30 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT myBooklet BC Are you a parent, caregiver, or support person to an individual with a disability? Are you looking for a way to keep information organized and easy to share? Join us for a Learning Exploration session where we will guide you through what MyBookletBC is, how it works, and how the website can support you or […] Free, Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box Featured April 30 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Recurring FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […] Free