Mar 19-25 (York)

Hey, York Region.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 York Region is Talking About

Boogles Playhouse Now Open in Hillcrest Mall 

Richmond Hill's newest indoor play space is introducing monthly memberships — and spots are limited. Check it out if you plan to visit regularly.

Win a Free Month at Funvilla Aurora 

Funvilla Aurora is running a March Break contest — enter for a chance to win a free one-month membership.

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.

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 York’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

• 🏅 Olympic Party | FREE | Aurora Library, Aurora

• 🎨 DIY Sticker Buttons | FREE | Ages 4-12 | King Library – Nobleton Branch, King

• 🦖 Board Game Night @ LOL PlayLab | $ | LOL Kids PlayLab, Whitchurch-Stouffville

• 🪄 Peter Mennie, Magician | FREE | Stouffville Library, Whitchurch-Stouffville

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

• 🧵 March Break Activities | Friendship Bracelets and Necklaces | FREE | Markham Library – Unionville Branch, Markham

• 🌱 March Break Activities | Grow Beans in a Cup | FREE | Markham Library – Milliken Mills Branch, Markham

• 👾 Make a March Break Monster | FREE | Georgina Library – Keswick Branch, Georgina

• 🎨 Promenade Mall: Art Sessions | FREE | Promenade Mall, Vaughan

• 🧪 Tiny Town Vaughan Slime Workshop | $ | Tiny Town Vaughan, Vaughan

Friday, Mar. 20

• 🎭 Tim Holland, Ventriloquist Puppeteer | FREE | Stouffville Library, Whitchurch-Stouffville

• 🌙 Eid Storytime & Craft | FREE | Stouffville Library, Whitchurch-Stouffville

• 🎬 Movie Mayhem – Wiener Dog Nationals | FREE | Ages 7-12 | Newmarket Library, Newmarket

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

• 🌪️ March Break Activities | Vortex Cannon | FREE | Markham Library – Milliken Mills Branch, Markham

• 🚀 LEGO Space City | FREE | Ages 6+ | Georgina Library – Pefferlaw Branch, Georgina

• 🐾 Robin Hood Puppet Show | FREE | Richmond Hill Library – Central Branch, Richmond Hill

• 🐾 Tiny Town Vaughan Furry Friends Animal Show | $ | Tiny Town Vaughan, Vaughan

• 🧱 Promenade Mall: Big Block Fun Zone | FREE | Promenade Mall, Vaughan

Saturday, Mar. 21

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

• 🎵 An Afternoon with Sharon, Lois & Bram's Sharon Hampson | $ | Davide De Simone Performance Hall, Aurora

• 🔥 Fireside Munsch | $ | Aurora Town Square Performance Hall, Aurora

• 🫧 Bubble Party | FREE | Aurora Library, Aurora

• 🎶 Skinnamarink Storytime | FREE | Aurora Library, Aurora

• 🚂 Thomas the Tank Engine Story + Playtime | FREE | East Gwillimbury Library – Holland Landing Branch, East Gwillimbury

• 🌿 Scott Dietrich Magic Show | FREE | Ages 3-12 | Georgina Library – Keswick Branch, Georgina

• 📚 Akemi's Song: An Interactive Storytime with Author Joanne Kwok | FREE | Markham Library – Milliken Mills Branch, Markham

• 🌳 Guided Walk at Rouge National Urban Park: Life Among the Trees | FREE | Bob Hunter Memorial Park, Markham

• 🐣 Baby Chicks Storytime with Author Carolyn J. Morris | FREE | Ages 2-12 | Newmarket Library, Newmarket

• ☀️ Sun Fun! | $ | Ages 3+ | Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill

• 🔭 Up in the Sky – "Celebrating Spring Equinox" | $ | Ages 7+ | Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill

• 🌱 Seedy Saturday Storytime | FREE | Ages 0-6 | Richmond Hill Library – Central Branch, Richmond Hill

• 📚 DIY Bookmarks | FREE | King Library – Schomberg Branch, King

• 🧱 Promenade Mall: Big Block Fun Zone | FREE | Promenade Mall, Vaughan

Sunday, Mar. 22

• 🌸 Spring into Nowruz | FREE | Aurora Library, Aurora

• ☕ Cozy Mug Swap | FREE | Aurora Library, Aurora

• 🛍️ The Link Market – Spring Edition | FREE | The Link, Georgina

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

Monday, Mar. 23

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

Tuesday, Mar. 24

• 🌙 Ramadan and Eid Stories | FREE | Ages 6-12 | Richmond Hill Library – Central Branch, Richmond Hill

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

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