Workshops + Events
for New & Expecting Parents
Growing your family.
Building your village.
Learning, support, and community for new and expecting parents in Nelson and the West Kootenays. Whether you're prepping for your first baby or finding your footing in the fourth trimester, there's a spot here for you - from hands-on workshops, to casual community events and free resources.
Workshops + Classes
✨ REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Fall 2026 – ONLY 3 SPOTS REMAINING ✨
🗓️ When: Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Includes a 30-minute break for lunch.
📍 Where: The Nelson Visitor Centre (upstairs), Nelson, BC
👯♀️ Group size: Just 4 - 6 couples
🤍 Investment: $160 per pregnant person (includes 1 partner or support person) · take-home workbook included
🍪 Bonus: Drinks & light snacks included
A hands-on half-day for first-time parents: newborn care, soothing, feeding, safe sleep, babywearing, and your own recovery - the real, messy, wonderful first weeks, covered honestly.
3 SPOTS
LEFT!
Free Events + Community Meet-ups
Kootenay Bump Club — Nelson, BC
🗓️ Third Tuesday of every month
4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍Izzy's Café & Market
655 BC-3A, Nelson, BC
FREE to attend
Hosted by Laine Ferguson of The Birth Laine and Sarah Cicchine of Alpine Prenatal
Tea, Talk & Trimesters — a casual monthly meet-up where pregnant folks and parents-to-be can grab a yummy drink, meet others in the same season of life, and build a little community that gets it. No pressure, no strict-agenda, just good company and real talk.
Whether you're newly expecting, growing your family, or somewhere on the road to parenthood - there's a seat at the table for you. Come once, come every month, come late, come with a friend - whatever works for you 🙂
✨ NEXT MEET UP: Tuesday, September 15th @ 4:30 - 6pm
No need to register! Come as you are. Want the full details or to join the community between meet-ups? Learn more Kootenay Bump Club, or join our online village in our private Facebook Group: Kootenay Bump Club.
FREE Babywearing 101 Workshop @
Bellies 2 Babies — Nelson, BC
Hosted at Bellies to Babies, Kootenay Kids Society · Nelson, BC
New to babywearing and convinced you might need an engineering degree to figure out a stretchy wrap? - I’ve got you!
In this hands-on Babywearing 101 session, we'll demystify the whole thing together. No prior experience (or coordination) required.
Whether you're still growing your babe and planning ahead, or you've already got a little one earthside, you'll walk away feeling confident about keeping your baby close, comfy, and safe.
Here's what we'll get into:
The why behind babywearing — the real benefits for you and your baby
The main carrier types (stretchy wraps, woven wraps, ring slings, and soft-structured carriers) and how to pick what actually fits your body and your life
Safe positioning basics — The T.I.C.K.S. Checklist — so you can wear with calm and confidence
Hands-on practice with fit support and troubleshooting
Who it's for: Expecting parents, brand-new parents, and anyone curious about carrying their baby. Bellies and babies both welcome. 👶
What to bring: Your own carrier if you've got one (totally optional — I'll bring a few to try), your baby if they're joining, and all your questions.
No need to register — just drop in! Grab a friend and come hang 🤍
🗓️ September 29, 2026 - 12:30 - 2PM
📍Kootenay Kids - Family Services
312 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4M5
FREE to attend
Bump About Town: Pottery Painting Night — Nelson, BC
🗓️ September 10, 2026 - 6PM - 8PM
📍MUD Ceramics Studio & Shop
655 BC-3A, Nelson, BC
💵 $10 studio fee per person + the cost of your chosen piece(s), paid to the studio
Hosted by Laine Ferguson of The Birth Laine and Sarah Cicchine of Alpine Prenatal
Our very first Bump About Town outing — the occasional special event we're adding alongside our monthly coffee meet-ups!
Join us for a cozy, low-key Pottery Painting Night at MUD Ceramics on Baker St. Pick out a piece, grab a seat with the group, and paint the evening away while you chat and connect. No artistic skill required — just good company, a little fun, and something handmade to take home. (The wobblier the mug, the more character, right? 😄)
It's a relaxed, bump-friendly evening open to pregnant folks and parents-to-be — come as you are, go at your own pace, and take a break whenever you need one.
✨ Pre-registration required (spots are limited so we can keep the studio just for us!) — but there's no pre-payment. To reserve your spot and RSVP, join our private Facebook Group: Kootenay Bump Club and head to the private event.
New here? Everyone's welcome — whether you're a coffee meet-up regular or this is your first Bump Club anything, there's a spot for you. 🤍