Mar 19-25 (Toronto)

Hey, Toronto🌸.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 Toronto’s Talking About

The Easter Bunny is Coming to a Mall Near You 

Most local malls, including Dufferin Mall, offer both pre-booked and walk-up photo options. Book your Easter Bunny photo here.

Toronto's Newest Indoor Playground: Jolly Bubble 

Have you checked out Jolly Bubble in North York yet? Book your 2026 party in March and get a FREE April Monthly Pass.

TTC Seasonal Routes Are Back 

As the weather warms up, the TTC is restoring service to key seasonal destinations across the city. See which routes have returned.

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 Toronto’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

• 🏛️ Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Family Fun Program | FREE | Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Downtown

• 🎬 The Muppet Movie BINGO! | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library – Pape/Danforth Branch, East End

• 🎩 Magic Show with Ron Gutman the Party Magician! | FREE | Toronto Library – Wychwood Branch, East End

• 🧸 Silly Goose March Break: Brio Trains | FREE | Silly Goose Kids, East End

• 🌿 Maple Mystery at The Village | $ | The Village at Black Creek, Etobicoke

• 🪄 WonderPhil Magic Show | FREE | Toronto Library – Albion Branch, Etobicoke

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

• 🎶 Nature Songs & Stories with Pete Moss | FREE | Toronto Library – Downsview Branch, North York

• 🧪 Fun Science and Slime Workshop | $ | Yonge Sheppard Centre, North York

• 🎮 Yorkgate Mall: POG Game Day | FREE | Yorkgate Mall, North York

• 🎵 Bridlewood Mall: Dancing Poodles | FREE | Bridlewood Mall, Scarborough

• 🎪 March Into Motion | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

Friday, Mar. 20

• 🏛️ Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Family Fun Program | FREE | Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Downtown

• 🎩 Magic Show with Ron Gutman the Party Magician! | FREE | Toronto Library – Wychwood Branch, East End

• 🧸 Silly Goose March Break: Brio Trains | FREE | Silly Goose Kids, East End

• 🌱 Black Creek Community Farm: Reducing Food Waste at Home | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library – York Woods Branch, Etobicoke

• ✈️ Paper Airplane Making and Competition | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library – Woodview Park Branch, Etobicoke

• 🌿 Maple Mystery at The Village | $ | The Village at Black Creek, Etobicoke

• 🎨 Step Into Spring: Paint Your Own Garden Stepping Stone | $ | Ages 6+ | Anga's Farm & Nursery, Etobicoke

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

• 🫧 Magic Bubble Workshop | $ | Yonge Sheppard Centre, North York

• 🎤 Mommunity Turns TWO 🎉 Anniversary Walk | FREE | Parents and young children | Pablo's Coffee House, North York

• 🎮 Yorkgate Mall: Live Wrestling | FREE | Yorkgate Mall, North York

• 🎵 Mr. Eric's Musical Adventures | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library – Bridlewood Branch, Scarborough

• 🎪 March Into Motion | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

Saturday, Mar. 21

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

• 🏛️ Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Family Fun Program | FREE | Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Downtown

• 🌸 Nowruz Spring Celebration 2026 | Pay what you can | Allan Gardens Palm House, Downtown

• 🎭 D Jay the Entertainer Musical, Magical, Comedy Show | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library – Parkdale Branch, West End

• 🎨 March Break at IKEA Etobicoke: Face Painting | FREE | IKEA Etobicoke, Etobicoke

• 🎉 Freedom Family Fun Day | FREE | Jamaican Canadian Association, Etobicoke

• 🌷 Maplee Hello Spring Market | FREE | Yonge Sheppard Centre, North York

• 🎪 March Into Motion | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

Sunday, Mar. 22

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

• 🎨 March Break at IKEA Etobicoke: Face Painting | FREE | IKEA Etobicoke, Etobicoke

• 🎉 Freedom Family Fun Day | FREE | Jamaican Canadian Association, Etobicoke

• 🌿 Nature Connection: Spring Walk to Celebrate World Water Day | FREE | Downsview Park, North York

• 🌷 Maplee Hello Spring Market | FREE | Yonge Sheppard Centre, North York

Monday, Mar. 23

• 🌱 REGISTRATION OPENS: RONA Kiddos Workshop – April 4th Gardening | FREE | Ages 5-12 | At participating RONA stores

Tuesday, Mar. 24

• 🏃 BabyRun TO Spring Social | FREE (registration required) | Parents/caregivers | Trinity Bellwoods Park, West End

• 🚶 Mommunity Walk: Yorkdale Mall | FREE | Parents and young children | Yorkdale Mall, North York

Wednesday, Mar. 25

• 🚶 Mommunity Walk: Fairview Mall | FREE | Parents and young children | Fairview Mall, North York

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

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