Media Release - EarlyON Family Fun Bingo is Back: Another chance to win an Ontario Parks pass
Cobourg, ON – February 13, 2025 – The EarlyON Family Fun Bingo competition is back! This annual competition invites families with young children to join the fun by completing family activities and attending free EarlyON Child and Family Centre programs in Northumberland throughout February and March. Families who complete a bingo will receive a small reward and will be entered in a draw for the chance to win one of two 2025 Annual Day-Use Vehicle Permits for Ontario Parks.
“We’re very excited to bring back our Family Fun Bingo competition for a third year, in time for Family Day weekend,” says County Early Years Services Manager Lesley Patterson. “This family-friendly competition is a great way to make lasting memories together and meet other families with children of a similar age. This year, we have an exciting lineup of events featured on the bingo card, including the upcoming ‘Snow Much Fun’ event, various March Break programs at family-friendly destinations throughout Northumberland, and regular programming at EarlyON centres including story times, hikes, gym time, and exploration programs.”
Families can check off a space on their bingo card while attending the new ‘Snow Much Fun’ event, coming up on Friday, February 28th. This free event, coordinated in collaboration with the Township of Hamilton, invites families to come out to the Baltimore Recreation Centre, located at 23 Community Centre Road, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a morning filled with fun winter activities. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., families can explore snow sculptures, snowshoeing, big machines and animals. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., they can stay for a free parent and tot skate.
EarlyON also offers a variety of other free programs throughout the year for families with children ages six and under. They have regular programming available at eight local EarlyON Child and Family Centres throughout Northumberland as well as several partner locations including community centres, libraries, parks, and more. Their programs provide families the opportunity to connect with others, explore together, and enjoy activities that foster creativity, learning, and fun. They have a program suitable for every family, including indoor and outdoor options available on weekdays, evenings and weekends, and special programs for new and expecting parents.
To participate in Family Fun Bingo, families can pick up a bingo card at their local EarlyON Centre starting February 18th, or they print one at home now by visiting the EarlyON Northumberland webpage. Each square on the card features an activity that can be completed either in person, online, or at home. Families can mark off the corresponding square on their bingo card once they complete an activity.
Families who get a ‘bingo’ by completing a full line – vertically, horizontally, or diagonally – can submit their card to an EarlyON Educator from February 19th to March 28th, to claim a small reward and be entered into the grand prize draws for one of two available Ontario Parks passes. Winners will be chosen at random and contacted by April 14, 2025.
For contest details and to print your bingo card at home, visit Northumberland.ca/EarlyON. Printed copies are also available for pick-up at your local EarlyON Child and Family Centre.
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For more information:
Kate Campbell
Director of Communications and Information Technology
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329 ext. 2335
Email: campbellk@northumberland.ca
Web: northumberland.ca
About EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free drop-in programs for parents, caregivers and young children under six years old, to laugh, be curious, play and learn together. With eight EarlyON centres located throughout Northumberland and additional outreach programs at partner locations, including local libraries and community centres, EarlyON Northumberland offers a wide range of programs to meet the needs of young families.
About the Northumberland County
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Northumberland County is a thriving community just one hour east of Toronto along Highway 401, with easy access to urban centres to the north, east and west. As the upper tier level of municipal government for the region, Northumberland County’s vision is to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland. Our community includes seven distinct yet complementary municipalities, with County Council comprised of the Mayors of each of these member municipalities:
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
• Municipality of Brighton
• Town of Cobourg
• Township of Cramahe
• Township of Hamilton
• Municipality of Port Hope
• Municipality of Trent Hills
