Jan 22-28 (Toronto)

Good morning, Toronto. This week is shaping up nicely! Evergreen Brick Works hosts a free indoor screening of 101 Dalmatians on Saturday evening, perfect for beating the winter blues. Libraries across the city celebrate Family Literacy Day with puppet shows, crafts, and interactive activities on Saturday. High Park Nature Centre showcases stunning wildlife photography on Sunday. Enjoy!

Quick Tip: Virtual Urgent Care

Advice from a Reader

Earlier this week, my toddler woke up from her nap with a high fever and a rash I'd never seen before. It was 7 PM, my partner was out of town, and I wasn't sure if this warranted an ER trip with my baby in tow. I tried SickKids Virtual Urgent Care and within 10 minutes, a pediatrician video called me. She walked me through what to look for, confirmed it wasn't serious, and gave me a care plan. Saved us hours in the waiting room!

-Emma J. from Ajax

What Toronto’s Talking About

New Indoor Play Space Opens in Toronto’s West-End
Adventure Alley Toronto offers a climate-controlled play destination for families looking to burn energy during winter months.

Toronto Library Passes Unlock Ontario Parks
Did you know your TPL card gets you free day passes to Ontario's provincial parks for hiking, swimming, and outdoor adventures. [Toronto Public Library]

What to Do

Friday, Jan. 23

• 🍺 East End Mom Friends Tots & Taps | Parents and babies | Red Tape Brewery, East End

• 🎵 Brews & Babies: Mommunity x Bradurday | $10 per child | Parents and babies | East York

• 📖 Little Helping Hands in the Kitchen | Ages 4+ | Toronto Library - Riverdale Branch, East End

Saturday, Jan. 24

• 📖 Family Literacy Day Puppet Show | Toronto Library - Pape/Danforth Branch, East End

• 🎬 Free Indoor Winter Movie Night: 101 Dalmations | Evergreen Brick Works, Midtown

• 🧘 Empowered Birthday Toronto Prenatal Fitness Event | $35 + HST | Expecting moms | East End

• 📚 Family Literacy Month Storytime: Pete the Cat Party | Ages 0-5 | Toronto Library - Agincourt Branch, Scarborough

• ⛸️ Drop in Skate Lessons | Mel Lastman Square, North York

Sunday, Jan. 25

• 📚 Scarborough Moms Book Club's Sunday Sweet Start | Circles and Squares Bakery, East York

• 🧶 Michaels Kids Club: Yarn Painting | Michaels, Scarborough

• 🛍️ Toronto Sunday Market | The Parkdale Hall, West End

• 📸 Nature Through a Lens: A Deep Dive Into High Park's Wildlife | Pay what you can | High Park Nature Centre, West End

Monday, Jan. 26

• 🛍️ Moms & Minis Monday Morning Mall Mingle| Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• 🎲 Family Literacy Day: BINGO | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library - Mount Dennis Branch, Etobicoke

• 🎨 Family Literacy Day: Alphabet Craft | Toronto Library - Alderwood Branch, Etobicoke

• 🚶‍♀️ Mommunity Walk @ Danish Pastry House | Parents and young children | Yorkdale Shopping Centre, North York

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• 🧘 Baby Yoga with Appleseed Yoga | Pre-crawlers, 0-12 months | South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre, East End

• 🎨 After School: Winter Hat Craft | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library - City Hall Branch, Downtown

• 🏗️ Let's Build! Tiles and Straws | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library - Danforth/Coxwell Branch, East End

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

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