April 2-8 (York)

Happy Easter Weekend, York Region! It's a 4-day weekend and we've got a jam-packed Easter edition to help you make the most of it. From Hopfest in Vaughan and Easter Fun Fest at the Markham Fairgrounds to free guided nature walks in Rouge National Urban Park, there is no shortage of family fun this weekend. Keep your eyes peeled throughout this newsletter — we've hidden a few Easter eggs for Mayhem readers, including promo codes for local workshops and classes. 🐣

What York Region is Talking About

Curious Learners Cove: Mommy & Me Sensory Bin Workshop Join Curious Learners Cove on Friday, April 24 for a Mommy & Me Sensory Bin Workshop — make your own sensory bin and take it home for continued hands-on play. Located at 80 Nashdene Rd, Unit 216, Scarborough. Mayhem readers get $10 off registration with code MAYHEM.

Newmarket Students Making the News for Their Kindness A feel-good story to start your Easter weekend — Newmarket students are making headlines for their acts of kindness. Worth a read!

Richmond Hill Public Library: Library of Things Did you know Richmond Hill Public Library has a Library of Things? Borrow backpack kits, garden tools, games and equipment for free — reduce waste and save money this spring!

What to Do

Friday, Apr. 3

• 🥕 Round the Bend Farm Easter Eggs-perience | $ | Round the Bend Farm, King

• 🥚 Markham Easter Egg Hunt | FREE | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM | 33 The Bridle Trail, Markham

• 🐣 Celebrate Easter at Upper Canada Mall | FREE | Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket

• 🐰 Hopfest | $ | Assembly Park, Vaughan

• 🥚 Easter Eggs Scavenger Hunt at IKEA Vaughan | FREE | IKEA Vaughan, Vaughan

• 🐰 Easter Bunny Craft Table at IKEA Vaughan | FREE | IKEA Vaughan, Vaughan

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright | $ | Kortright Centre for Conservation, Vaughan

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Bruce's Mill | $ | Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Saturday, Apr. 4

• 🌸 Spring Felt Scenes | FREE | Aurora Library, Aurora

• 🐣 Easterpalooza | $ | Ages 2-12 | Aurora Seniors Centre, Aurora

• 🐰 Easter Bunny Hike | FREE | Mount Albert Community Centre, East Gwillimbury

• 🌾 Niemi's Easter Market | FREE | Niemi Family Farm, East Gwillimbury

• 🎪 Decorate a Wooden Egg Craft | FREE | Ages 6+ | Georgina Library – Keswick Branch, Georgina

• 🏊 Annual Easter Swim | $ | Georgina Leisure Pool, Georgina

• 🏊 Easter Swim | $ | Multi-Use Recreation Complex, Georgina

• 🥕 Round the Bend Farm Easter Eggs-perience | $ | Round the Bend Farm, King

• 🥚 Markham Easter Egg Hunt | FREE | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM | 33 The Bridle Trail, Markham

• 🐣 Easter Fun Fest | $ | Markham Fairgrounds, Markham

• 🐰 Easter Bunny in Downtown Markham | FREE | Pride of Canada Carousel, Markham

• 🌿 Free Guided Walk: Tales of the Easter Bunny | FREE | Reesor Way/Tanglewood Trail, Markham

• 🐣 Little Hops, Big Fun! | $ | Jolly Bubble Markham, Markham

• 💊 Shoppers Drug Mart Easter Event | FREE | Shoppers Drug Mart 629, Markham

• 🐣 Celebrate Easter at Upper Canada Mall | FREE | Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket

• 🥚 Holland Marsh Wineries Easter Egg Hunt | FREE | Holland Marsh Wineries, Newmarket

• 🌷 Easter on Main | FREE | Main Street Newmarket, Newmarket

• 🍁 Pefferlaw Creek Farms' Maple Syrup Festival | $ | Pefferlaw Creek Farms, Georgina

• 🌸 Promenade Mall Artisan Market | FREE | Promenade Mall, Vaughan

• 🐰 Hopfest | $ | Assembly Park, Vaughan

• 🥚 Easter Eggs Scavenger Hunt at IKEA Vaughan | FREE | IKEA Vaughan, Vaughan

• 🐰 Easter Bunny Craft Table at IKEA Vaughan | FREE | IKEA Vaughan, Vaughan

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright | $ | Kortright Centre for Conservation, Vaughan

• 🎪 Bunny Bash Carnival | $ | Piccolo Toronto, Vaughan

• 🥕 The Carrot Patch Pop-Up Market | FREE | Tiara & Tuxedo Event Venue, Vaughan

• 🐣 Easter in the Village | FREE | 19 on the Park, Whitchurch-Stouffville

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Bruce's Mill | $ | Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Sunday, Apr. 5

• 🐣 Easter Fun Fest | $ | Markham Fairgrounds, Markham

• 🌿 Free Guided Walk: Agriculture Past and Present | FREE | Harvest Trail, Markham

• 🐣 Little Hops, Big Fun! | $ | Jolly Bubble Markham, Markham

• 🐰 Hopfest | $ | Assembly Park, Vaughan

• 🥚 Easter Eggs Scavenger Hunt at IKEA Vaughan | FREE | IKEA Vaughan, Vaughan

• 🐰 Easter Bunny Craft Table at IKEA Vaughan | FREE | IKEA Vaughan, Vaughan

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright | $ | Kortright Centre for Conservation, Vaughan

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Bruce's Mill | $ | Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Monday, Apr. 6

• 🐣 Easter Fun Fest | $ | Markham Fairgrounds, Markham

• 🌿 Free Guided Walk: Wondrous Woodcocks | FREE | Reesor Way/Tanglewood Trail, Markham

• 🐣 Little Hops, Big Fun! | $ | Jolly Bubble Markham, Markham

• 🐣 Celebrate Easter at Upper Canada Mall | FREE | Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket

• 🥕 Round the Bend Farm Easter Eggs-perience | $ | Round the Bend Farm, King

• 🐰 Hopfest | $ | Assembly Park, Vaughan

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright | $ | Kortright Centre for Conservation, Vaughan

• 🍁 Maple Syrup Festival at Bruce's Mill | $ | Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Whitchurch-Stouffville

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