👋 Hey! Lots of new faces here, so we wanted to introduce the moms behind Mayhem. We're 4 moms from the GTA who curate a weekly list of free activities in Toronto, Durham, Peel and York. We also add those helpful tips like where to park, what to bring, and facility info - basically all the details that can make or break an outing with little ones.

This week, we're hunting for free activities to fill those tricky gaps between summer camp sessions and your already chaotic summer schedule.

Oh, and if you're like me and have been doing the great splash pad tour of the city to beat this heat, you'll love that we put together a list of our Top-rated 32 Splash Pads in the GTA🌊 !

Here's what's happening this week around Toronto:

THURSDAY, JULY 10

🧪 Scientists in School Presents: Magical Science Workshop | ETOBICOKE-YORK

Thursday, July 10 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Toronto Public Library - Rexdale Branch | FREE | Event Details | Children under 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.

👩‍👧‍👦 Mamas in the Park | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Thursday, July 10 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Recurring Thursdays in July | Trinity Bellwoods Park | FREE | Event Details 

Casual meetup for moms and families to connect and let kids play in the park. Check the Instagram post for the exact meet up location.

👶 EarlyON Summer Trip: Earl Bales Park | NORTH YORK

Thursday, July 10 | Earl Bales Park | FREE | Event Details 

Outdoor play and exploration for children ages 0-6 with their caregivers. Call EarlyON Jane Finch Centre (416) 663-2733 Ext: 264 to reserve your spot and to find out start time.

❄️ Disney's Frozen: A Family-Friendly Musical Event | SCARBOROUGH

Thursday, July 10 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | P.C. Ho Theatre | $5-7 | Event Details 

Live musical performance featuring beloved songs from Disney's Frozen. This production is suitable for all ages, and will be about 45 minutes in length.

🎭 Guild Festival Theatre Family Fest | SCARBOROUGH

Thursday, July 10 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Multi-day Thursday, July 10 - Sunday, July 13 | Guild Park and Gardens | FREE | Event Details 

Family-friendly performances at the outdoor Greek theatre. Advanced booking recommended for some shows including Fireside Munsch.

🎬 Movies for Mommies: F1 Starring Brad Pitt | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Thursday, July 10 | 1:00 PM | Recurring Alternating Thursdays | Cineplex Cinemas Beaches | Visit Cineplex website for ticket info | Event Details 

Enjoy movies in a comfortable, baby-friendly cinema which runs with reduced sound levels and includes a change table in theatre so you don't miss the best part of the movie! No charge for children under 3.

🎬 Free Family Movie Night (The Land Before Time) | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Thursday, July 10 | 7:30 PM - dusk | Recurring Thursdays in July and August | Evergreen Brick Works | FREE | Event Details 

Don't forget to come early for fun and games from 3:30-7:30pm! Bring your chairs, pillows and blankets! Take the free shuttle from Broadview Station.

FRIDAY, JULY 11

💃 Dance on Yonge 2025 | NORTH YORK

Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13 | Mel Lastman Square | FREE | Event Details 

Three-day dance festival featuring diverse dance workshops, competitions, socials, games, and prizes. Rain or shine event with food vendors and activities for all ages

💻 Blockly Maze Coding for Kids 8-12 | SCARBOROUGH

Friday, July 11 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Toronto Public Library - Kennedy/Eglinton Branch | FREE | Event Details 

☀️ DIY Suncatchers | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Friday, July 11 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Toronto Public Library - City Hall Branch | FREE | Event Details 

🐲 Movie Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Friday, July 11 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Toronto Public Library - Deer Park Branch | FREE | Event Details 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 12-13

🌴 2nd Annual Celebrate Caribbean MRKT in Mimico Square | ETOBICOKE-YORK 

Saturday, July 12 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Mimico Square | FREE | Event Details 

Caribbean market featuring food, music, and family activities. The market is adjacent to the local splash pad, pool and playground!

🎪 Magic Show - Art of Illusion | NORTH YORK

Saturday, July 12 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Toronto Public Library - Amesbury Park | FREE | Event Details | Professional magic show designed to entertain children aged 6-12.

💃 Dance on Yonge 2025 | NORTH YORK

Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13 | Mel Lastman Square | FREE | Event Details 

Three-day dance festival featuring diverse dance workshops, competitions, socials, games, and prizes. Rain or shine event with food vendors and activities for all ages

🎨 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair: Power Kids Workshop | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Nathan Phillips Square - Plaza, Centre of Zone A | FREE | Event Details 

Hands-on art workshop where children create miniature greenery and collaborative city models inspired by gardens and nature. Part of Canada's largest outdoor art fair featuring 400+ artists, art installations, guided tours, and family programming.

🥾 Family Friendly Hike at Evergreen Brick Works | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Saturday, July 12 | 10:00 AM | Evergreen Brick Works - Outside the Picnic Cafe | FREE | Event Details 

Guided nature walk suitable for families with children. RSVP on the Facebook page: Toronto Hiking Moms.

🎵 Beatboxing Workshop at Lots of Play | TORONTO-EAST YORK 

Saturday, July 12 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Lots of Play - The Annex | FREE | Event Details

Interactive music workshop teaching beatboxing techniques for all ages.

🎉 Mixto Festival | TORONTO-EAST YORK

Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13 | 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Ontario - Trillium Park | FREE | Event Details 

All-ages, family and pet-friendly outdoor festival featuring incredible live music and DJ sets, delicious food & drink, installations by local artists and a brand-new CAMP MIXTO for the little ones! Located in a beautiful, accessible location right next to the lake.

🎭 Guild Festival Theatre Family Fest | SCARBOROUGH

Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13 | Guild Park and Gardens | FREE | Event Details

MONDAY, JULY 14

🏃‍♀️ Moms & Minis Stroller Fitness World Tour | SCARBOROUGH

Monday, July 14 | 11:00 AM | Port Union Waterfront Park | $10/person | Event Details 

TUESDAY, JULY 15

🌈 Scientists in School: Colour My World! | NORTH YORK

Tuesday, July 15 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Toronto Public Library - Fairview Branch | FREE | Event Details 

Interactive science workshop exploring colors and light through fun experiments. No registration required - tickets will be handed out at the 2nd floor desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Spots are limited.

🧘‍♀️ wellbe yoga x WEflow: Baby x Me Yoga + Hangout | SCARBOROUGH

Tuesday, July 15 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Blantyre Park | $31.64 | Event Details

Outdoor yoga class designed for parents and babies to practice together. Rain date is July 22nd. Please make sure to bring all your own equipment (blanket, yoga mat / towel etc.)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16

🎬 Movie Night in the Beach: Mamma Mia | TORONTO-EAST YORK 

Wednesday, July 16 | 8:30 PM - sunset | Recurring Wednesdays in July and August | Kew Gardens | FREE | Event Details

Please note that the movie will start at sunset. August 20th and August 27th are set aside as rain dates. Check out The Beach BIA Instagram page for the full list of movies!

COMING UP NEXT WEEK (JULY 17-23)

🎬 Power Kids: Seed and Sow Sunday, July 20 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery | FREE | Event Details

🎉 Unity Fest Saturday, July 19 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Harbourfront Centre | FREE | Event Details

🎪 BIG on Bloor Festival Saturday, July 19 | 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM & Sunday, July 20 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Bloordale Village | FREE | Event Details

Have a wonderful week exploring Toronto with your little adventurers!

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