Petite Forêt Play Café is a beautiful new gathering place for families in the heart of Kitsilano. From colouring contests to interactive play areas, the space is carefully crafted to spark children's imaginations and foster meaningful interactions with peers and quiet moments. We love that it's been designed for creative play for kids, while parents can relax! On weekdays, Petite Forêt has become a popular place for parents to get work done while their kids play, for caregivers to take young ones to explore, or for friends to catch up and spill the tea!
Families can enjoy this trendy kids cafè in various ways: indulge in treats & beverages at the café bar, shop unique & beautiful gifts from around the world, storytime in multiple languages, Mandarin classes for ages 2-11, Baby Bop & Preschool Ballet classes, Storytime with Friends (those friends being cute bunnies!), French music exploration and tutor classes, and other special or ongoing events. Not to mention, Petite Forêt is also a fantastic place to host a memorable birthday party for your little ones. Petite Forêt is owned & operated by a local mom of two, who you may catch sight of behind the counter, tidying up, or chatting with her guests!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
An important day deserves an important way to celebrate! Petite Forêt Play Café has you covered by taking care of all the details, big & small, to make birthday parties a breeze. Their modern space is perfect for hosting memorable birthday parties - it feels like a home away from home where you are more than just a number. Parents can unwind and enjoy the festivities too while keeping an eye on their little ones with the café's unique design. Children particularly revel in imaginative play and indulge in creating lasting memories with their friends.
Birthday parties at Petite Forêt include the private use of their space for 2.5 hours for up to 15 children (32 guests total), Birthday garland decoration, chairs & tables, scalloped plates, 15 cups of tea from their Tea Bar, discounts on food, pastries, teas & books in their gift shop - and more! Fun party add-ons include in-house photography, princess & superhero animators, face painting, and the most adorable bunny visitors for kids to cuddle and feed during the party!
CLASSES & EVENTS
Petite Forêt also offers a variety of classes and special events throughout the year, including:
- Monthly storytimes in various languages
- "Storytime with Friends" with cute real little bunnies (along with bunny snacks for feeding!)
- Baby Bop Movement Classes for ages 1-2
- Practically Preschool Ballet Classes for ages 3-4
- After-hours pajama parties for ages 4-6
- Parents' Night Out
- Mandarin Classes for ages 4-11
- Montessori French tutoring after school for elementary students
- English/French music exploration weekend classes
Click HERE to see the full schedule on their website!
CAFE & SHOP
Petite Forêt's café bar, offers a delectable assortment of sweet goodies & iced and hot beverages, including:
- fresh butter croissants and cookies, plus new Fatty Sundays chocolate dipped pretzels from New York;
- gluten-free and vegan bakery treats
- English teas for children;
- Tea Time Combos with the option of flavoured syrups, honey, or a splash of oat-based mylk products; and
- salted caramel cappuccino, babyccino, French vanilla London fog, white chocolate espresso con panna, and kids hot chocolate!
This truly is your one-stop shop! A small yet significant gift shop lines the café's back walls where parents can shop for unique books & gifts from around the world in person or online! We love that their procurement of gifts is done in small amounts, guaranteeing a slim chance of encountering duplicates as birthday or holiday gifts. Purchases include timeless gift wrapping with recycled kraft thick paper, parchment-coloured tissue & cotton ribbon made in Canada. We also can't wait to get our hands on one of their limited VIP Book Club cards!
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