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April 29, 2026

Hey Durham 👋 I did something last weekend I haven't done since my daughter was born — I left my kids overnight. Twenty-four hours of uninterrupted conversation with my closest friends. On Sunday, I came home to a pile of laundry and have felt behind on work all week. Nevertheless, these getaways are a must. Sometimes you have to step away from the chaos just to remember how much you love it.

Mother's Day is next weekend, and Durham is making it easy to celebrate. Swing by the Wildlife Rehab Baby Shower in Clarington, check out the Mother's Day Vendor Market in Scugog, or treat yourself to a pancake brunch with Mommy Connections in Oshawa. You deserve it.

Have the best week. 🧡

What Durham is Talking About

Limited Time: 30% Off Mini Mavericks Pickering Summer Camp
Summer break is around the corner, and Mini Mavericks Pickering Summer Camp is the perfect place for kids to stay active, build confidence, and have fun through sports, STEM, and language learning activities. Enjoy 30% off all options — weekly, monthly, or full summer. Use code MAYHEM at checkout by May 4 to claim this exclusive offer before spots fill up.

Doors Open Oshawa — Saturday, May 2
Spend the day exploring Oshawa's most unique heritage buildings and cultural spaces — an annual community tradition celebrating local history. Free to attend.

Fleurish in French: French for Families 
A playful, immersive French program for learners of all ages — from babies to school-age kids — no experience required. 8-week spring sessions are now open, with Monday classes in Brooklin (Bloom + Grow Play Space) and Friday classes in Oshawa (Little Nest Montessori Playgroups). Few spots remaining!

Whitby's National Youth Week — May 1–7
Whitby is celebrating National Youth Week with a full lineup of free activities for local youth. Check the link for the full schedule.

The symphony just became your kid's new favourite thing

Toronto Symphony Orchestra · Let's Dance! · May 24 at Roy Thomson Hall

From Swan Lake to Bruno Mars to Bernstein's "Mambo!" — the TSO's Let's Dance! is an hour of pure joy that takes kids on a musical journey across the world. Live dancers join the orchestra on stage, and the energy is infectious. This isn't sit-still-and-be-quiet classical music. It's the concert that makes kids ask when they can go again.

Arrive early to try instruments at the Discovery Zone, learn dance moves with Joy of Dance Centre, and catch lobby mini-performances before the show. Three show times mean you can pick what works for your family.

Sunday, May 24 · Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
Shows at 11:00 AM*, 1:30 PM & 4:00 PM · Ages 4–10 (and young at heart)
Tickets from $33 · Save 20% with code PRESTO20
*11:00 AM is a Relaxed Performance for neurodiverse audiences
10 min walk from Union Station · Close to St. Andrew subway

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