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April 23-29 (York)

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 York Region is Talking About

Thornhill Swim Time: Stay Safe & Babysitting Courses 
Swim Time is offering two courses for preteens and teens this weekend — Stay Safe (ages 9–13) on April 25 and Babysitting (ages 11–15) on April 26. Both taking place in Vaughan.

Free Sportball Demo Day — May 2, Stouffville 
Experience Sportball for FREE at their Stouffville demo day — 45 minutes of sporty fun tailored to your child's age group. Register for ages 2–3, ages 3–5, or ages 5–8. Use code EASTRIDGECHURCH at checkout.

The New Years Pediatric Therapy: Flow Through Birth 
Expecting a baby and looking for a calm, supportive space to prepare? This Flow Through Birth session is designed to help you feel confident and connected — whether it's your first baby or your fourth.

Rooks to Cooks Summer Cooking Camp

Ideal for ages 6-14 at 13 GTA locations, including Thornhill

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 at our Thornhill location and get $50 off! Use Code “SPRINGSAVINGS$50” at checkout. Register today before the May 1 price increase.

What to Do

Thursday, Apr. 23

  • 🏊 Parent & Tot Swim | $ | Ages 6 and under with caregiver | Magna Centre, Newmarket

Friday, Apr. 24

Saturday, Apr. 25

Sunday, Apr. 26

  • 🧒 Babysitting | $115 | Ages 11–15 | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Vaughan
    Participants learn how to run a small babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner.

  • 🎨 Paint a Spring Birdhouse or Make a Derby Horseshoe | Must purchase base birdhouse | Age 13+ | All Michaels locations, Richmond Hill

  • 📚 Much of Munsch! | FREE | Grades K–2 | Vaughan Library – Maple Branch, Vaughan

Monday, Apr. 27

Tuesday, Apr. 28

Wednesday, Apr. 29

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

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