Mar 19-25 (Peel)

Hey, Peel Parents.This Saturday marks both the first day of spring and Nowruz — the Iranian New Year celebrated by millions across the world and right here in our city. It's a tradition rooted in renewal and togetherness, and this year it feels especially worth pausing for. Happy Nowruz, Happy Spring.

What Peel is Talking About

Worlds Collide This Weekend: K-pop, Cosplay, Gaming: Do your kids love dressing up as their favorite K-pop idol, anime character, or athlete? Bring them to Worlds Collide on Saturday, March 21st at the Mississauga Convention Centre for a day packed with gaming, Pokémon, and more! Best part? Kids under 12 get FREE admission! Use code MAYHEM for $3 off general admission.

Product Recall: Check Your Arts & Crafts Supplies: Out To Impress sand art and candles have been recalled due to possible asbestos contamination. See the full recall notice here.

A New Italian Specialty Store Just Opened in Bolton: Nonna B has opened its doors in Bolton — worth a visit if you're in Caledon!

I found the gold-standard in kids sports so you don’t have to.

Get your little MVP in the game this Spring & Summer

Sportball is a research-backed, non-competitive sports program for kids ages 16 months to 12 years designed to spark a lifelong love of staying active. Their approach builds physical literacy and confidence right from the start.

What makes Sportball Peel’s most trusted name in kids sports?

• A proven methodology: Every activity is purposefully designed around age-appropriate skill development.

• Professional coaches: Coaches bring expertise and purpose-led connection to every class so kids feel excited to return.

• Skills over scores: Sportball emphasizes fun over pressure. This creates a love of movement long-term.

• Multi-sport focus: Kids build well-rounded athleticism and explore a variety of movement patterns while finding what they love. From multi-sport to our soccer/t-ball combo programs Sportball is a cut above the rest.

What to Do

Thursday, Mar. 19

• 🎨 March Break Arts & Crafts | FREE | Bramalea City Centre, Brampton

• 🧪 Mad Science: Bugs! | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Brampton Library - Gore Meadows Branch, Brampton

• 🎩 Magic Show with Ron Martin | FREE | Brampton Library - Chinguacousy Branch, Brampton

• 🧱 Mastermind Toys: Lego City Bush Plane Make & Take | FREE | All Mastermind Toys stores, Brampton

• 🎨 PAMA Dreamland Art Studio: Glow in the Dark Painting | $ | Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives, Brampton

• 🎩 Shoppers World: Magic Show with Ron Martin | FREE | Shoppers World Brampton, Brampton

• ❄️ WinterCity | FREE | Garden Square and Rose Theatre, Brampton

• 🎮 March Break: Minecraft Mania | FREE | Caledon Library - Albion Bolton Branch, Caledon

• 🎨 March Break: Family Art Attack | FREE | Caledon Library - Southfields Village Branch, Caledon

• 🏊 Free Fun Swim | FREE | Frank McKechnie Community Centre, Mississauga

• 🏊 Free Fun Swim | FREE | Huron Park Rec Centre, Mississauga

• 🎩 March Break: Ben's Magic Tricks Workshop | FREE | Ages 5+ | Mississauga Library - Clarkson Branch, Mississauga

• 🎭 March Break: Bumbling Bert's Magic & Comedy Show | FREE | Mississauga Library - Central Branch, Mississauga

Friday, Mar. 20

• 🎨 March Break Arts & Crafts | FREE | Bramalea City Centre, Brampton

• 🎪 The Planetarium | FREE | Brampton Library - Springdale Branch, Brampton

• 🧱 Mastermind Toys: Board Games Day | FREE | All Mastermind Toys stores, Brampton

• 👶 Once Upon a Child: New to You Infant Event | FREE | Once Upon a Child, Brampton

• 🫧 Bubbleology Show | $ | Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives, Brampton

• 🦎 Shoppers World: Reptile Show and Balloon Twister | $ | Shoppers World Brampton, Brampton

• 🏊 Free Fun Swim | Churchill Meadows Community Centre, Mississauga

• ⛸️ Free Fun Skate | Erin Mills Twin Arena Rink 1, Mississauga

• ⛸️ Free Fun Skate | Huron Park RC Rink, Mississauga

• ⛸️ Free Fun Skate | Meadowvale 4 Rinks Rink 3, Mississauga

• ⛸️ Free Fun Skate | Paul Coffey Arena Rink, Mississauga

• ⛸️ Free Fun Skate | Port Credit Mem Arena Rink, Mississauga

• 🎩 March Break: Bentastic's Magic Show | FREE | Mississauga Library - Streetsville Branch, Mississauga

• 🧪 March Break: Mad Science Show - Spin, Pop, Boom! | FREE | Mississauga Library - Port Credit Branch, Mississauga

• 🚒 March Break: Mississauga Fire Truck Visit - Meet & Greet | FREE | Mississauga Library - Frank McKechnie Branch, Mississauga

• 👸 March Break: Princess & Superhero Visit | FREE | Mississauga Library - Cooksville Branch, Mississauga

Saturday, Mar. 21

• 🎮 Worlds Collide: K-pop, Cosplay, Gaming & Pokémon | (FREE for kids under 12) | Use code MAYHEM for $3 off | Mississauga Convention Centre

• 🌸 Buzz Into Spring | FREE | Save Max Sports Centre, Brampton

• 🎭 Bolton ComiCon | $ | Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, Caledon

• 🍁 Maple Magic Festival | $ | Bradley Museum, Mississauga

• 🦎 March Break: Hands On Exotics Animal Show - Lion Tamer | FREE | Mississauga Library - Woodlands Branch, Mississauga

Sunday, Mar. 22

• 🎨 Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Decoupage Napkin Decorative Eggs | $ | Ages 12+ | All Michaels locations, Brampton

• 🍁 Maple Magic Festival | $ | Bradley Museum, Mississauga

Monday, Mar. 23

• 🔨 REGISTRATION ONLY RONA Kiddos Workshop: April 4th Gardening | FREE | Ages 5-12 | Participating RONA stores, Mississauga

• 🎬 Movie Screening: Shark Tale (2004) | FREE | Mississauga Library - Central Branch, Mississauga

Tuesday, Mar. 24

• 🚶‍♀️ Peel Mom Social Club Stroller Walk | FREE | Parents and young children | Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Wednesday, Mar. 25

• 🚶‍♀️ Peel Mom Social Club Stroller Walk | FREE | Parents and young children | Bramalea City Centre, Brampton

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

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