Jan 15-21 (York)

Good morning, York Parents. With snow in the forecast, it feels like a good time to step outside again and enjoy some of the winter activities happening around the region. 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 York Region is Talking About

New Trail Connects Stouffville to Rouge National Urban Park
A newly completed trail system linking Memorial Park to Rouge National Urban Park now connects Whitchurch-Stouffville’s Memorial Park with Rouge National Urban Park, making it easier for families to explore nature. [York Region]

York Region Launches Public Health Dashboard
York Region Public Health has introduced a new online health data dashboard that provides residents with real-time information on community health trends and key public health indicators. [York Region]

$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

• 🎮 Aurora Public Library Escape Room | Aurora Library

• 📚 Born to Read with Louisa Eleftheriou | King City Library - Nobleton Branch,

• 🎨 Family Crafting Hour | Richmond Hill Library - Richvale Branch

• 🎉 Civic Centre Resource Library Teen Room Launch Party | Teens | Vaughan Civic Centre Resource Library

Friday, Jan. 16

• 🎬 PA Day Movie Magic: A Minecraft Movie | Aurora Library

• 🎨 PA Day Activities | Markham Library - Markham Village Branch,

• 📚 Kids Reaching Challenge Launch Meet Up | Markham Library - Thornhill Branch

• 🎉 Mayor Taylor's New Year's Levee 2026 | Newmarket Commons,

• 🎨 PA Day Fun | Richmond Hill Library

Saturday, Jan. 17

• 🛷 Cardboard Toboggan Race | The Roc, Keswick

• 🎨 The FreePlay Collective | Ages 0-6 | King Library - King City Branch

• 🐦 Winter Bird Walk | Bindertwine Park, Vaughan

Sunday, Jan. 18

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

• 🎨 Family Sunday at the McMichael: Walking on the Wild Side | McMichael Art Gallery, Kleinburg

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• 👶 Life With a Baby Playdate at Just Kiddin' | Parents and young children | Just Kiddin', Aurora

• 📖 Stay Safe With Thomas Reading Time! | King City Library - King City Branch, King City

• 🚶‍♀️ Life With a Baby: Hillcrest Stroll and Playdate | Parents and young children | Hillcrest Mall (Indigo entrance), Richmond Hill

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• 📖 Stay Safe With Thomas Reading Time! | King City Library - Schomberg Branch

• 🍪 Snacking on Stories | Grades 1-4 with a caregiver | Vaughan Library

Thursday, Jan. 22

• 📖 Stay Safe With Thomas Reading Time! | King City Library - Nobleton Branch

Advance 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+ | Participating Staples stores across York Region

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

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