Feb 19-25 (Toronto)

Good morning, Toronto. I hope you enjoyed that spring teaser yesterday—as I write this at 6 AM, I'm anxiously refreshing for school closure announcements. So much for spring! This week marks the final days of the Winter Olympics. Canada's medal count sits at 12 (3 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze), and we're all hoping for another gold tomorrow in the Canada-US women's hockey showdown. Meanwhile, the city is packed with activities—Lunar New Year celebrations, Black History Month events, and Olympic Closing Ceremony watch parties on Sunday. Stay cozy!

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What Toronto’s Talking About

Toronto High Schooler Making Olympic Debut for Albania
A Toronto teen is making her Olympic debut on Albania's ski team at the Winter Games.

FREE Parent & Tot Swimming Trial
Happy Little Invites is partnering with Davina's Swim House to offer moms a FREE trial of Parent & Tot Love to Bubble swimming lessons. Classes available at Toronto swim schools in North York and Scarborough.

The Globe and Mail: Postpartum Depression Virtual Event
Join a free virtual event on Thursday, February 26 focused on supporting mental health for new mothers and families.

What to Do

Thursday, Feb. 19

• 🎬 Movies for Mommies Market Square: Wuthering Heights | Parents and babies | Imagine Cinemas Market Square, Downtown

• 🍺 Midtown Babies & Brews | Parents and babies | Granite Brewery, Midtown

• 👶 Scarborough Moms & Minis Thursday Tiny Tots Track Trek | Parents and babies | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre, Scarborough

Friday, Feb. 20

• ⛸️ Skates & Sounds: Lunar New Year | Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail, Downtown

• 🥞 Pancake Breakfast at the Olympics | Scadding Court Community Centre, East York

• 🍺 Tots & Taps | Parents and babies | Eastbound Brewery, East End

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 🧧 Toronto Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebrations | Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall, Downtown

• 🛍️ Lunar New Year Market ft. The Welcome Market x Me + Art Market | The Welcome Market, Downtown

• 🌸 Get the Jump on Spring | Toronto Botanical Garden, North York

• 🐉 Holt Renfrew Lunar New Year Lion Dance | Yorkdale Mall, North York

• 🧧 Willowdale Celebrates Lunar New Year | North York Centre Atrium, North York

• 🧧 Don Valley North Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 | AY Jackson Secondary School, North York

• 🦉 Nature Connection: Animals in Winter | Downsview Park, North York

• 🧧 Chinese New Year Celebration | Bridlewood Mall, Scarborough

• 🎭 Chartwell Lunar New Year Show | Chartwell Shopping Centre, Scarborough

• 🐴 Lunar New Year of the Horse Celebration | Woodside Square, Scarborough

• 🚒 Meet Your Firefighters | Dufferin Mall, West End

Sunday, Feb. 22

• 🧧 Toronto Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebrations | Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall, Downtown

• 🛍️ Lunar New Year Market ft. The Welcome Market x Me + Art Market | The Welcome Market, Downtown

• 🦋 Michaels Kids Club: Spring Beaded Butterflies | Michaels, Etobicoke

• 🧧 Chinese New Year Celebration | Bridlewood Mall, Scarborough

Monday, Feb. 23

• 👶 Scarborough Moms & Minis Monday Morning Mingle at STC | Parents and babies | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• 🎬 Movies for Mommies North York: Movie TBA | Parents and babies | Cineplex Cinemas Fairview, North York

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

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