👋 I know… even mentioning the f-word “fall” might feel a little triggering when we’re still soaking up summer ☀️. But registration for fall recreational programs is just a month away! From swimming lessons to art classes and STEAM, spots can go fast — so check out what’s happening in your neighbourhood and start planning your fall.

Oh, and if you’re in town this weekend, there are plenty of free events happening —check them out below. Wishing you a wonderful week soaking up summer with your little ones!

-Mayhem Mamas

🗓 Key Dates & Deadlines — Fall City of Toronto Programs

• Etobicoke, Toronto-East York – Tue, Sept 16 · 7 a.m. 🔗 View Programs

• North York & Scarborough – Wed, Sept 17 · 7 a.m. 🔗 View Programs

• Non-Toronto Residents – 10 days after resident start date

Programs start the week of October 4, 2025 — mark your calendar!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

🎭 Together Time with EarlyON | SCARBOROUGH
Thursday, August 14 | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Woodside Square Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: 0-6 years
🔗 Event Details
Programs and activities (arts & crafts, sensory, school readiness, circle time) for ages 0-6. Drop-in program with limited capacity. First-come, first-served.

🎪 Scarborough Moms and Minis | SCARBOROUGH
Thursday, August 14 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Scarborough Town Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: Parents/guardians with their young children
🔗 Event Details
Fun day for moms and little ones to socialize, explore and play. Meeting on the second floor by Chick-fil-A.

🎬 Outdoor Movie Night: Wall-E | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Thursday, August 14 | 3:30 PM–9:00 PM (movie at 7:30 PM)
Location: Evergreen Brick Works
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free family-friendly film with pre-show activities, food vendors, lending libraries, lawn games, and scavenger hunts. Bring chairs or blankets.

🎬 Outdoor Film: Stand By Me | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Thursday, August 14 | At sundown
Location: Corktown Common
Cost: FREE | Age: Teens (Content Advisory)
🔗 Event Details
Coming-of-age outdoor cinema with open captioning. Bring blankets and chairs. Food available for purchase, picnics welcome.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

🎬 Summer Movies: Moana 2 | ETOBICOKE
Friday, August 15 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Location: Auditorium, Albion Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All Ages (Rated PG)
🔗 Event Details
Family-friendly movie screening of "Moana 2," Rated PG (100 minutes). Drop-in program. Located in the Auditorium. Space is limited.

🎭 Plugging into Nature Puppet Show | ETOBICOKE
Friday, August 15 | 2:00 PM–2:45 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library, Brentwood Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 6-12
🔗 Event Details
Musical puppet show promoting nature connection and urban stewardship. Full of songs and colorful puppets! Please register by asking staff or calling 416-394-5240.

🍻 Mommunity's Brews & Babies | NORTH YORK
Friday, August 15 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Brunswick Bierworks
Cost: FREE to attend; purchase own beverages | Age: Parent with baby
🔗 Event Details
Mamas & littles day out! Craft beer, great company, and relaxation. Exclusive empanadas available for order.

🎵 Scarborough Moms and Minis Music Class | SCARBOROUGH
Friday, August 15 | 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Location: McGregor Park Community Centre
Cost: $10/child | Age: Parents/guardians with their young children
🔗 Event Details
Music and movement class with Ms. Saira of ConnectED Start. Dance, sing, and play while connecting with other moms.

🎪 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) | TORONTO-EAST YORK
August 15 - September 1 | Regular hours 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Labour Day Hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Location: 100 Princes' Blvd
Cost: Ticket prices vary | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Canada's largest community event! Features Kids' World (ages 10 & under), rides, games, food, shopping, entertainment, and Labour Day weekend Air Show. Save 41% with advance tickets. FREE school kids passes available online.

🎨 Culture Fest | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Friday, August 15 | 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: R.V. Burgess Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate with the Ontario Science Centre team, enjoy fun, free interactive science activities, community performances, and vendors.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

🐾 Shops at Don Mills: Pet Market | NORTH YORK
August 16 and 17
Location: CF Shops at Don Mills
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Love pets? Don't miss the Pet Market, featuring adoptable furry friends from Guardian's Best Animal Rescue Foundation and a variety of pet-focused vendors.

🧪 Toddler Science Time | NORTH YORK
Saturday, August 16 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: North York Central Library
Cost: FREE | Age: 18-36 months
🔗 Event Details
Introduces easy STEM concepts through fun activity stations for ages 18-36 months. Parents/caregivers must stay during the program. Drop-in, no registration required.

🔍 Bloor West Community Scavenger Hunt | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, August 16 | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Start location: BIA Curb Side Patio
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
It's time to HUNT! Families, friends, and curious minds – are you ready to solve clues, prizes, and a whole lot of fun? Estimated play time: 1–1.5 hours.

🎭 UpFRONT Festival| TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, August 16, Sunday August 17 | Various times
Location: Berczy Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free programming for kids and families, including a puppet show, dancing, and more! Multidisciplinary festival of Indigenous community, culture, and creativity.

🚗 Wheels on the Danforth | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, August 16 | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Location: The junction of Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Toronto's anticipated community street festival! Hundreds of unique cars, live entertainment, restaurant patios, food vendors, and marketplace.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

🎬 Outdoor Film Screening: Flow | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sunday, August 17 | At sundown
Location: Christie Pits Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All Ages (movie is rated PG)
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor cinema with short films. Free admission, bring blankets and chairs. Open captioning, food available, picnics welcome.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18

🎨 Creative Outdoor Adventures | ETOBICOKE
Monday, August 18 | 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Sunnylea Park
Cost: FREE | Age: 0-6 years
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor craft time for ages 0-6. Check Facebook page for weather cancellations. Dress for the weather!

🌲 Jr. Forest Explorers: Water World | NORTH YORK
Monday, August 18 | 10:00 AM
Location: Downsview Park
Cost: FREE | Age: 18 months - 3.5 years
🔗 Event Details
Explore where water goes and its importance for living things in this wet and wonderful program. Registration is required.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

🌳 Trailblazer Family Adventure Program | ETOBICOKE
Tuesday, August 19 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Etobicoke Community Trails (meet up point sent once you register)
Cost: FREE | Age: 0-6 years
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor adventures for families with young children to uncover the wonders of community trails. A registered program.

🚶 Curious Walkers | NORTH YORK
Tuesday, August 19 | 10:00 AM
Location: Downsview Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All Ages
🔗 Event Details
Journey through Downsview Park, where every step brings a new sensory experience. Focuses on exploration and discovery.

🎒  Back to School Week Workshops (Day 1/3) | NORTH YORK
August 19 - 21 | 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Yonge Sheppard Centre, Unit 123
Cost: $10 per session | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Hands-on arts and crafts workshops. Tuesday: Nature-Inspired Textured Painting with sand, pulp, and seashells. Unit 123, next to Fuzz Wax Bar.

🎭 EarlyON Family Resource Program | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Tuesday, August 19 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Parliament Street Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Birth to 6 years
🔗 Event Details
Resource referrals, circle time, and nutritious snacks. Drop-in program to meet other parents. Wheelchair accessible.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

🎒 Back to School Week Workshops (Day 2/3) | NORTH YORK
Wednesday, August 20 | 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Yonge Sheppard Centre, Unit 123
Cost: $10 per session | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Wednesday: DIY Pencil Holders & Toppers - Craft personalized pencil holders from recycled cans with playful designs. Unit 123, next to Fuzz Wax Bar.

🎭 Together Time with EarlyON | SCARBOROUGH
Wednesday, August 20 | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Woodside Square Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: 0-6 years
🔗 Event Details
Programs and activities (arts & crafts, sensory, school readiness, circle time) for ages 0-6. Drop-in program with limited capacity. First-come, first-served.

🎬 Mount Pleasant Movie Night (E.T.) | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Wednesday, August 20 | 8:15 PM
Location: 196 Manor Rd E
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Family fun under the stars with free popcorn! Bring chairs and blankets. Green P parking at 650 Mt Pleasant Rd. Collecting food donations for Daily Bread Food Bank.

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