Feb 5-11 (York)

Good morning, York Parents. What happens when the Winter Olympics meets Lunar New Year meets Valentine's Day? Pure magic! Hillcrest Mall celebrates with dragon dances and cultural festivities, and Valentine's pet photo events pop up regionwide. Libraries host Lunar New Year calligraphy and dance performances while community winter festivals fill Richmond Hill, Georgina and Vaughan. Stay cozy!

Capture Your Family’s Memories

Sponsored Giveaway

Kids grow up in the blink of an eye, but the memories you make together will stay in your hearts forever! This month, we're partnering with Orange Naturals, a Canadian natural health company, for an amazing family giveaway! 

10 lucky families will receive a Time Capsule box that will help your family capture your family's memories, laughs and special moments with your kids. Fill it together, seal it up, and open it years from now to see how much they've grown! 

What's included: Thoughtful prompts for this fun & meaningful family activity, and a bundle of Orange Naturals natural health products to keep your family healthy all year long, including Kids Magnesium Drink Mix, Kids Elderberry + C Liquid, Kids Probiotics Powder, and more. You can be 1 of 10 winners. Valued at $150+.

How to enter: Head to Instagram @mayhemadventures and follow the contest rules. Contest closes February 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. 

What York Region is Talking About

Toronto Zoo Experience Passes at Newmarket Library
Newmarket Public Library is excited to share that they now have Experience Passes to the Toronto Zoo!

Mommy Connections York Region Spring Waitlist Open
Spring Waitlist is now open for Mommy Connections York Region mom-baby groups.

Taste of Georgina Kicks Off February 16
The Taste of Georgina kicks off February 16th with culinary experiences across the community

What to Do

Thursday, Feb. 5

• 💝 Cricut Valentine's Day Cards for Kids | Georgina Library - Discovery Branch

• 🏀 Free Basketball Drop-In | High school students | Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School, Newmarket

• 📚 Goodnight Story | Ages 0-6 | EarlyON Thornhill Centre, Vaughan

Friday, Feb. 6

• 💝 Hearts & Crafts | Ages 12-18 | Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park, Newmarket

Saturday, Feb. 7

• ❄️ Snofest | The ROC, Georgina

• 🧧 Lunar New Year at Hillcrest | Hillcrest Mall, Markham

• ❄️ 57th Annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival | Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill

• 🍵 Traditional Afternoon Tea: Lunar New Year | Richmond Hill Heritage Centre

• 💝 Michaels Kids Club: Valentine's Card | Michaels, Richmond Hill

• ❄️ Winterfest | Vellore Village Community Centre, Vaughan

• 🐾 Pawsitively Sweet Bake Sale & Valentine's Pet Photo Event | Ontario SPCA and Humane Society York Region Animal Centre, Whitchurch-Stouffville

• 📖 Storytelling Workshop | Stouffville Library

• 🎬 Movie Afternoon: Goosebumps | Stouffville Library

Sunday, Feb. 8

• 🖌️ Lunar New Year Calligraphy Presentation | Ages 6+ | East Gwillimbury Library - Queensville Branch

• ⛸️ Annual Thornhill Family Skate | Rosemount Community Centre, Markham

• 🎨 Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Valentine's Mason Jar | Ages 13+ | Michaels, Markham

• 💃 Lunar New Year Dance Performance & Lesson | Markham Library - Milliken Mills Branch

• 🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration | New Roads Performing Arts Centre, Newmarket

• ❄️ 57th Annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival | Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill

• ❄️ Winterfest | Vellore Village Community Centre, Vaughan

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• 💝 Share the Love Valentine's Day Family Celebration | Ages 0-6 | EarlyON Aurora Centre

• 🐴 Family Fun: Year of the Horse | Richmond Hill Library - Central Branch

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

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