Jan 15-21 (Toronto)

Good morning, Toronto. With a PA day this Friday and snow in the forecast, it feels like a good time to step outside again and enjoy some of the winter activities happening around the city. From skating and free events to simple ways to spend time together, there’s a lot going on right now that makes winter feel a little more inviting. Enjoy!

What Toronto’s Talking About

11-year-old injured on indoor zipline at a Scarborough trampoline park
A GTA family is raising safety concerns after their child was injured in a fall from an unauthorized indoor zipline at Aerosports Trampoline Park (CBC News Toronto).

Winter fun returns as the Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre opens for 2026
Families can once again hit the slopes in North York as the city reopens the Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre for the winter season (City of Toronto).

$10-a-Day Child Care Target Still Out of Reach for Ontario Parents
Ontario parents will not see further child care fee reductions this year, according to the province, raising concerns about whether the $10-a-day target will be met by 2026. [CTV News Toronto]

What to Do

Thursday, Jan. 15

• 🍺 Midtown Moms and Brews at the Granite Brewery | Parents and babies | Granite Brewery, Midtown

Friday, Jan. 16

• 🎨 PA Day Winter Craft | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library - Eatonville Branch, Etobicoke

• ⭐ Winter Star Craft | Toronto Library - New Toronto Branch, Etobicoke

• ☕️ Scarborough Moms & Minis Afternoon Tea Date | Parents and babies | Ruelo Bakehouse, North York

• 🎬 PA Day Movie: Lilo & Stitch (2025) | Toronto Library - Albert Campbell Branch, Scarborough

• 📖 DIY Scrapbooking | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library - Parliament Street Branch, Toronto-East York

• 🎲 PA Day Bingo | Toronto Library - Parkdale Branch, Toronto-East York

Saturday, Jan. 17

• 🌱 Downsview Park's Seed Swap | Downsview Park, North York

• 🪐 Ontario Planetarium: Tour the Universe | Bridlewood Mall, Scarborough

Sunday, Jan. 18

• 🧵 Michaels Makebreak: Fabric Bracelets | Ages 14+ | Michaels, Etobicoke

• 🐾 Pawsitively Pets: Who's My Baby? | $8.50/ticket | Pawsitively Pets, Midtown

• 🔥 Nature Connection: Campfire with Silent Voice Canada | Discovery Centre at Downsview Park, North York

• 🎈 Mommunity Sunday Club: Indoor Playground Playdate | Parents and young children | Alpha Kidz Indoor Playground, North York

Monday, Jan. 19

• 🌲 Jr. Forest Explorers: Winter World | Ages 18 months - 3.5 years | Downsview Park, North York

• 🎲 Pun & Games | The Children's Book Bank Morningside, Scarborough

• 👶 Caregiver and Tot Afternoon Playtime | Ages 0-4 | Beaches Sandbox, Toronto-East York

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• 🍡 Mommunity Walk: Marry Me Mochi | Parents and babies | Yorkdale Mall, North York

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• 🥐 Mommunity Walk Danish Pastry House | Parents and babies | Fairview Mall, North York

• 🍜 Scarborough Moms at Jatujak | Parents and babies | Jatujak Thai Restaurant, Scarborough

Advanced Registration

• 🔨 Kids RONA Workshop: Build A Wish Box | Registration opens Monday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 AM for Saturday, Feb. 7 event | Ages 5-12 | Participating RONA stores

• 🌹 Paper Roses Valentine's Day Cards at Staples | Registration now open for Wednesday, Feb. 4 event | Ages 3+ | Various locations across the city

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

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