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July 31-August 6 (York)

July 30, 2025

👋 Hey York families!

How is it almost August already?! While my family is off on their camping adventure, I opted to stay home with my youngest. As much as I love family time (I have major FOMO as I write this), sometimes the divide and conquer approach is critical to avoid summer parenting burnout. Silver lining? The kids get quality time with their other caregiver and I get the closest thing to a vacation I've had in years.

So here's your list of free activities this week - tackle them as a family, divide and conquer, or skip them altogether for some backyard chill time. However you're rolling into the long weekend, we've got you covered!

-Mayhem Mamas

Here's what's happening this week around York

🌸 Persian Food & Music Festival – RICHMOND HILL
⭐ Stargazing Party at David Dunlap Observatory – RICHMOND HILL
🌻 Sunflower and raspberry season is here! - MARKHAM + EAST GWILLIMBURY
👸 Enchanted Farm Disney Princess Meet & Greet – EAST GWILLIMBURY
🎬 Moonlight Movies featuring Despicable Me 4 – NEWMARKET
🛼 Youth Roller Skate Nights with DJ and free rentals – WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE

THURSDAY, JULY 31

🎬 Night at the Museum - Inside Out 2 | MARKHAM
Date: Thursday, July 31 | Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Markham Museum
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Rescheduled from July 24! Events are now SOLD OUT but admitting walk-ins as space permits. Gates open 8:45pm, movie starts 9:30pm. Bring lawn chairs! Next week August 7th - Moana 2.

🎵 British Legends - Concerts in the Park | RICHMOND HILL
Date: Thursday, July 31 | Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Russell Tilt Park - Parking Lot (34 Regatta Drive)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free outdoor concert featuring British Legends tribute band! NEW LOCATION this week at Russell Tilt Park parking lot. Bring lawn chairs or blankets!

🛼 Youth Roller Skate Nights | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Date: Thursday, July 31 | Time: 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park Multi-Purpose Trail
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages up to Grade 12
🔗 Event Details
Three time slots available: 7-7:45pm (all ages), 8-8:45pm (Grades 7-12), 9-9:45pm (Grades 7-12). SUSO Skate Co. provides DJ, skate rentals, and on-site support!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

⭐ Bright Lights in the Afternoon | AURORA
Date: Saturday, August 2 | Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aurora Town Square - Mirkopoulos Plateia Outdoor Stage
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free outdoor concert featuring Daeyong Lim (Jazz vocal duo), Moon Young Choi (Original pop), and Dynesti (Hip Hop). In case of rain, moves indoors to Brevik Hall.

👸 Enchanted Farm - Meet & Greet with Disney Princesses (Day 1/3) | EAST GWILLIMBURY
Date: Saturday, August 2 | Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Enchanted Farm
Cost: Ages 2+: $17.48 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Meet Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora! Enchanted Farm is open 9am-5pm with last entry at 4pm. Runs August 2-4.

🌸 Persian Food Festival (Day 1/3) | RICHMOND HILL
Date: Saturday, August 2 | Time: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Location: Richmond Green Park
Cost: Free admission until 4pm, $5 after 4pm (kids under 12 free all day) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy live entertainment and delicious Persian cuisine! No outside food/drinks allowed. Pets not permitted except service animals. Get ready for 3 days of nonstop music, dance, and unforgettable vibes at Persian Food & Music Festival!

🎪 Royal Canadian Circus | VAUGHAN
Date: Saturday, August 2 | Time: Multiple showtimes
Location: Promenade Shopping Centre (Parking lot across from entrance 2)
Cost: $39.50–$60 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
2 for 1 tickets with promo code: PROMENADE at checkout. Runs through the weekend August 1-4.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

👸 Enchanted Farm - Meet & Greet with Disney Princesses (Day 2/3)| EAST GWILLIMBURY
Date: Sunday, August 3 | Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Brooks Farms
Cost: Ages 2+: $17.48 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Meet Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora! Enchanted Farm is open 9am-5pm with last entry at 4pm.

🌸 Persian Food Festival (Day 2/3) | RICHMOND HILL
Date: Sunday, August 3 | Time: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Location: Richmond Green Park
Cost: Free admission until 4pm, $5 after 4pm (kids under 12 free all day) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy live entertainment and delicious Persian cuisine! No outside food/drinks allowed.

🎆 Canada's Wonderland Fireworks | VAUGHAN
Date: Sunday, August 3 | Time: 10:00 PM–10:15 PM
Location: Canada's Wonderland
Cost: Tickets/Seasons Pass required | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Custom-designed fireworks display set to original soundtrack! Multiple viewing points throughout the park. Some rides close early.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4 (CIVIC HOLIDAY)

👸 Enchanted Farm - Meet & Greet with Disney Princesses (Day 3/3) | EAST GWILLIMBURY
Date: Monday, August 4 | Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Brooks Farms
Cost: Ages 2+: $17.48 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Final day to meet Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora! Enchanted Farm is open 9am-5pm with last entry at 4pm.

🌸 Persian Food Festival (Day 3/3) | RICHMOND HILL
Date: Monday, August 4 | Time: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Location: Richmond Green Park
Cost: Free admission until 4pm, $5 after 4pm (kids under 12 free all day) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Final day! Enjoy live entertainment and delicious Persian cuisine.

⭐ Stargazing Party | RICHMOND HILL
Date: Monday, August 4 | Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Takes place on the first clear evening of the week. Check website to see if the night is a GO! Learn star charts and basic observing techniques with guided binocular tour.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

👶 Life With a Baby Playdate at Just Kiddin' | AURORA
Date: Tuesday, August 5 | Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Just Kiddin' (Aurora)
Cost: $9.99 + tax (special Life With a Baby rate!) | Age: Families with young children
🔗 Event Details
Registration required online. 10 spots remaining - check website for updates. Connect with other parents in your area!

🎬 Moonlight Movies - Despicable Me 4 | NEWMARKET
Date: Tuesday, August 5 | Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Jim Bond Park (College Manor Park)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free outdoor movie under the stars! Bring lawn chairs/blankets, snacks, drinks, flashlight, and bug spray. Meet & Greet with Ward Councillor at 6:00pm.

📚 StoryWalk Extravaganza | NEWMARKET
Date: Tuesday, August 5 | Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Rogers Park - Newmarket
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Story featured: "Biindigen! Says Welcome." Look for the library tent! Enjoy reading followed by games, activities, and crafts.

🎶 Afternoon Tea | RICHMOND HILL
Date: Tuesday, August 5 | Time: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Heritage Centre
Cost: $24.35 plus HST (2 & under FREE) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Two time slots: 1:00pm & 3:00pm. Registration required online. Mention dietary restrictions when booking. Enchanting ambiance with sandwiches, scones, sweet treats and entertainment!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

🎨 Park & Play Fun Tour | MARKHAM
Date: Wednesday, August 6 | Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Morgan Park - Markham
Cost: FREE | Age: Children 4-12 (adults must accompany children)
🔗 Event Details
Free outdoor program with playground fun, giant board games, mini sports, inflatable ride-on animals, and more! Don't forget sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.

ONGOING THIS WEEK

🍓 Brooks Farm - Pick Your Own Raspberries | EAST GWILLIMBURY
Now open daily | 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Location: Brooks Farm
Cost: Check website for current pricing | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Fresh raspberry picking now available! Call ahead to confirm berry availability and pricing.

🌻 Sunflower Fields of Markham | MARKHAM
Open daily until August 18 | Mon-Thu: 10am-5pm, Fri: 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun: 9am-8pm
Location: 10378 ON-48, Markham
Cost: Adults $10, Kids (3-15) $5, Family Pass $25, 2 & under FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Over 20 acres with 400,000+ blooms! Last entry 1 hour before closing. Free parking included. No dogs allowed.

🌸 Pick your-own Flower Experience | VAUGHAN
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Robintide Farms
Cost: $30/person for 1 flower jar (1L), Children under 3 are free | Age: Must be 14+ to cut flowers, all ages welcome
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy 2 acres field with over 50 different varieties of flowers for picking. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Pets not allowed.

💧 Concord Thornhill Regional Park - Splash Pad | VAUGHAN
Open daily 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Location: 299 Racco Pkwy., Vaughan
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Beat the heat at one of Vaughan's splash pads!

🎭 Millennium Park | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Open daily
Location: 6 Park Drive S, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Huge playground with ramps, slides, obstacle course, monkey bars, spinning rope structure, rope climber, bouncers, teeter totters, swings, bathrooms, creek, and playing fields!

⛳ Timber Creek Mini Golf & Fun Centre | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Open daily 8:00 AM–10:30 PM
Location: 12772 Ninth Line, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Cost: $11-$20 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Two beautiful mini golf courses, driving range, batting cages, and gemstone mining. Mini golf sold until 1 hour before close. No outside food or pets.

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