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Apr 23-29 (Durham)

April 22, 2026

Mayhem turns 1🥳! I don’t live on a street like the one I grew up on in the ’90s. No one’s popping by with a casserole, no spontaneous street hockey to get the kids outside, no one to chat with about sleep training, postpartum, or school lunches.

I started Mayhem because I was tired of feeling isolated as a mom.

One year ago, I hit send on the very first edition. Today, we’re reaching 10,000+ families across 22 municipalities and I’m still a little in awe of that.

It turns out there’s a whole community out there waiting, you just have to find them. This newsletter is my attempt to make that a little easier. Less doom scrolling, more connection.

If you’ve been here since the beginning, or if you’ve shown up to even one event you found in these pages — thank you. I’d genuinely love to hear from you. Hit reply and tell me what you’d like to see more of, less of, or just say hi. I read every single one.

Thank you for an incredible year. 🧡

P.S. Vaughan-based, mom-run Tailored Taste is giving one lucky reader the ultimate Mother's Day surprise: a charcuterie bouquet. Yes, really. Enter here. Contest closes April 27.

What Durham is Talking About

New Program: Tadpole: First Dip 
Swim Time has launched a free mini swim session for babies under 8 months and their caregivers — a gentle, supportive introduction to the water.

Kidz Fun Centre Ajax — Grand Opening Celebration 
The brand new Kidz Fun Centre in Ajax opens this Friday, April 24! First 50 kids get in FREE starting at 5pm, plus 25% off all weekend long (April 24–26) and fun prize giveaways.

New Community Pass at Uxbridge Library 
Uxbridge Library now has a community pass you can borrow for Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park in Oshawa. A great way to explore with the kids without the full ticket price!

Doors Open Oshawa Doors Open Oshawa is coming up soon — explore the city's most interesting spaces and buildings for free. Do you have a date to include?

Rooks to Cooks Summer Cooking Camp

Ideal for ages 6-14 at 13 GTA locations

If your kids love helping in the kitchen, Rooks to Cooks is the real deal. Chef-led and hands-on for ages 6-14, campers cook their own lunches daily, bring home samples and serve parents at the Friday night pop-up restaurants. With experienced chef instructors leading every session, kids learn real culinary skills in a fun, educational environment. Register today, before the May 1 price increase.

What to Do

Thursday, Apr. 23

Friday, Apr. 24

Saturday, Apr. 25

Sunday, Apr. 26

Wednesday, Apr. 29

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday! ✌️

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