Jan 22-28 (York)

Good morning, York Parents. This week is shaping up nicely! Vaughan's Mayor's Levee offers complimentary breakfast alongside family-friendly entertainment. Stouffville comes alive with Wintersong Festival—a three-day celebration of music, art installations, and interactive performances. Libraries across the region are hosting special Family Literacy Day events on Saturday (think interactive juggling show & hands-on cooking activities). 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 York Region is Talking About

Richmond Hill Library Loans More Than Books
The library's "Library of Things" program lets you borrow tools, equipment, and unique items from cake pans to WiFi hotspots. [Richmond Hill Public Library]

Top Sledding Spot in Vaughan Reopens for Another Season
North Maple Regional Park features York Region's premier sledding hill for winter family outings.

Happy City Playground Opens in Newmarket
Families can now explore this new indoor play facility featuring climbing structures and interactive play areas.

What to Do

Thursday, Jan. 22

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

• 🌲 Learning Through Nature | Ages 0-6 | Unionville EarlyON, Markham

• 🔬 Exploring Science | Ages 30 months - 6 years | Park Drive EarlyON, Whitchurch-Stouffville

• 🎶 Wintersong Festival | Various venues, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Friday, Jan. 23

• 📚 Play and Read Meetup | Ages 0-2 | East Gwillimbury Library - Holland Landing Branch

• 🎶 Wintersong Festival | Various venues, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Saturday, Jan. 24

• 🎮 Beat Saber Battle | Teens (ages 13+) | Aurora Library

• 🎪 Family Literacy Day Celebration | Ages 0-6 | Georgina Library - Keswick Branch

• 📚 Family Literacy Day | Markham Library - Milliken Mills Branch

• 🎨 Making History: Early Settlers | Ages 6-12 | Elman W. Campbell Museum, Newmarket

• 🛍️ Winter Market | $40/family pass | Kindred Spirits DaySchool, Newmarket

• 🎁 New Year Collectors Show | 425 Davis Dr, Newmarket

• 🎭 Family Lit Bash | Richmond Hill Library

• 📚 Family Literacy Day Celebration! | Preschool - grade 6 | Vaughan Library - Ansley Grove Branch, Woodbridge

• 📖 Family Literacy Day Storytime | Stouffville Library

• 🎶 Wintersong | Various venues, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Sunday, Jan. 25

• 🍕 Boston Pizza Pajama Pizza Party | Boston Pizza Markham

• 🧶 Michaels Kids Club: Yarn Painting | Michaels, Richmond Hill

• 🎉 New Year's Levee | Venu Event Space, Vaughan

Monday, Jan. 26

• 🌲 Family Fun Outdoors | Ages 0-6 | Yonge Street EarlyON, Vaughan

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• 📚 Family Literacy Day with Dina and Daniela | Ages 0-6 | Aurora Main Centre

• 🍽️ Family Literacy Day Celebration: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time | Ages 0-6 | Old King Road EarlyON, Nobleton

• 👨‍🍳 Make Mealtime Family Learning Time | Ages 0-6 | Bur Oak EarlyON, Markham

• 🍳 Family Literacy Day: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time | Ages 0-6 | Bayview Avenue EarlyON, Richmond Hill

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

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