
It's that time of summer where we've hit the halfway point and I start panicking that I haven't done all the things! Let's all take a deep breath. There is still plenty of summer fun to be had!
We took a road trip to London last week. My first solo parenting road trip with the kids. Overall it was a success... other than my 18-month-old chucking my car keys into a toilet at an On Route in Woodstock.🤦♀️
🚤 Long weekend alert! This is traditionally a weekend we spend up north at my parents' place — the kids decorate our boat for the annual boat parade and compete in swimming races at the regatta.
For those staying in the city, there is tons going on. Keep scrolling to plan your long weekend!
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What York Region is Talking About
🌻 Sunflower Fields of Markham — Opens July 30th
Visit the Sunflower Fields of Markham from July 30th to August 16th — one of the most beautiful sights of summer!
🌈 Register for Staples Rainbow Loom Bracelet Bash — August 8
Staples is hosting a free in-store Rainbow Loom event on August 8th at 10AM. Ages 7+. Registration fills up quickly — reserve your spot at your local Staples today!
🛝 Sugarbush Heritage Park in Vaughan Upgrades Complete
Sugarbush Heritage Park is freshly upgraded with a new accessible playground, community garden, pathway lighting, and seating. Worth a visit this week!

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What to Do
Thursday, July 30 · ☀️ 27°C
Historic Downtown Sutton High Street Nights: Music Night | FREE | 6:00–8:00PM | Sutton Parkette | GEORGINA
Newmarket Music Series: 24K Magic – A Tribute to Bruno Mars | FREE | 6:30–9:30PM | Riverwalk Commons | NEWMARKET
Concerts in the Park: Chicago Transit | FREE | 7:00–9:00PM | Mill Pond Park | RICHMOND HILL
Friday, July 31 · ⛅ 26°C
Recycle to Ride Bike Giveaway | FREE | 4:00–6:00PM | Georgina Library – Discovery branch | GEORGINA
Vaughan Stroller Moms: Stroll, Snack & Connect | FREE | 10:00AM–12:30PM | Moms and babies | North Maple Regional Park | VAUGHAN
Saturday, August 1 · 🌧️ 27°C
SRC: Fuzzy Friends Party | FREE | 2:30–4:30PM | Aurora Library | AURORA
Summer BBQ Hosted by Costas Menegakis and MPP Michael Parsa | FREE | 11:00AM–2:00PM | Aurora Soccer Club | AURORA
Pan African Flag Festival | FREE | 11:00AM–4:00PM | The ROC Chalet | GEORGINA
One Love Festival | FREE | 11:00AM–8:00PM | Varley Art Gallery of Markham | MARKHAM
Free Guided Walk: What do the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Rouge have in common? | FREE | 1:00PM | Northeast Trail | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Busk till Dusk: Rith Keo + Steve Milligan | FREE | 5:00–7:00PM | Main Street, Newmarket | NEWMARKET
Making History: Victorian Collages | $ | 1:00–2:30PM | Ages 6–12 | Elman W. Campbell Museum | NEWMARKET
Movie: Raya and the Last Dragon | FREE | Stouffville Library | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Woodbridge Farmer's Market: Cheese Day | FREE | 9:00AM–1:00PM | Al Palladini Centre | VAUGHAN
Bake Club for All Ages: Gluten Free Bakes | $ | 10:00AM–12:00PM | Vaughan Library – VMC branch | VAUGHAN
RONA Kids Workshop: Piggy Bank | FREE | Ages 5–12 | Your local RONA store | ALL OF YORK
Sunday, August 2 · 🌧️ 27°C
One Love Festival | FREE | 11:00AM–4:00PM | Varley Art Gallery of Markham | MARKHAM
Free Guided Walk: Bats – Facts and Fiction! | FREE | 5:00PM | Harvest Trail | MARKHAM
Canada's Wonderland Fireworks | $ | 9:45PM | Canada's Wonderland | VAUGHAN
Tuesday, August 4 · ⛈️ 26°C
Music and Market Night: Honky Tonk Night | FREE | 6:00–9:00PM | East Gwillimbury Civic Centre | EAST GWILLIMBURY
Underwater Scenes Craft Lab | FREE | 10:30AM–12:00PM | King Library – Schomberg branch | KING
Live in the Plaza: Maya Gamzu | FREE | 7:00–9:00PM | Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts | RICHMOND HILL
Books with Badges | FREE | 10:30–11:30AM | Ages 2–6 | Stouffville Library | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Wednesday, August 5 · ⛅ 27°C
Concerts in the Park: The Beatle Band | FREE | 7:00–9:00PM | Aurora Town Park | AURORA
Music with Russ | FREE | 10:30–11:15AM | Ages 0–6 | Georgina Library – Peter Gzowski (Sutton) branch | GEORGINA
Markham Park and Play Fun Tour: Morgan Park | FREE | 10:00AM–2:00PM | Ages 4–12 | Morgan Park | MARKHAM
Storytime with Mermaid Serenity | FREE | 10:00–10:30AM | Newmarket Library | NEWMARKET
Summer Wednesdays with Newmarket Public Library | FREE | 2:30–6:00PM | Upper Canada Mall | NEWMARKET
Concerts in the Park: Who Are You – Tribute to The Who | FREE | 7:30–9:00PM | Mackenzie Glen District Park | VAUGHAN
Sounds of Summer | FREE | 12:00–2:00PM | Promenade Shopping Centre | VAUGHAN
Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!

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