St. John's plans events for National Child Day

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada.

To celebrate, the City of St. John’s is offering a week of free events and programs from November 15 to 20, at various community centres.

Events include Youth Drop-In, Everyone Welcome Swim and Active Playgroup.

Then on Sunday the week will be concluded with the Move it Family Fun Event at Paul Reynolds Community Centre from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Activities will include games, a sensory zone and bouncy castles. The city is also asking people to wear blue in support of National Child Day.

National Child Day is a day meant to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential.