Spring is in full bloom, and Easter weekend is just around the corner! Get ready for a weekend filled with egg hunts, baby animals, and festive fun across the GTA. We've also rounded up plenty of options for teens looking for creative outlets and parents needing some social connection. Whether you're planning an action-packed holiday weekend or looking for weekday activities, this week's MAYHEM has you covered. Hop to it!

In Today’s Newsletter

• 9 Easter weekend events (including farms, egg hunts & more!)

• Creative workshops for teens at North York Library

• Mall walks for parents with little ones

• Free Mom+baby fitness classes

• Plus music events and more!

9 EASTER WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS

🐣 Round the Bend Farm Easter Eggs-perience

April 18-19 & 21 | Round the Bend Farm, Kettleby 

Hold baby chicks and bunnies, hunt for Easter eggs, create seasonal crafts, play yard games, and slide down the Tube Chute at this full farm experience. Don't forget to shop at the farm market while you're there! Online booking recommended.

🛍️ Spring Marketplace at Toronto Zoo

April 18-20, 11AM-4PM | Toronto Zoo, Special Events Centre 

Shop from over 40 local artisans, producers, and processors while enjoying the zoo's spring atmosphere. Regular zoo admission applies, no additional registration required.

🐰 Easter Hopfest

April 18-21, 11AM-5PM | Assembly Park, Vaughan 

This $5-per-person event features Easter egg hunts, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, carnival rides, games, and a shoppable market with 15+ vendors from the York Region Mom Market.

🎡 Easter Fun Fest Markham

April 18-21 | Markham Fair 

A complete Easter festival featuring jumping castles, midway rides, Easter egg hunts, pony rides, arcade games, mini putt, petting zoo, live entertainment, and food trucks. Perfect for families seeking a full day of holiday activities. Tickets and details.

🥚 Easter Party at Tiny Town

April 19, 9AM-1PM | Tiny Town Play Centre, Vaughan 

Join Miss Amanda and the Easter Bunny for a magical morning of Easter-themed games, songs, crafts, and a Golden Egg hunt. Includes refreshments and photo opportunities. $25+HST per child, registration required.

🧱 LEGO Easter Event at Indigo

April 19, 11AM & 1PM sessions | Indigo (Yorkdale, Hillcrest, Markville) 

Kids 6+ can build their own Easter-themed LEGO creation to take home. $5 reservation fee includes a $5 Indigo gift card. Spaces limited, reservation required.

🌸 Easter Market at Niemi Family Farm

April 19, 9AM-3PM | Niemi Family Farm, Mount Albert 

Browse 40+ local vendors, enjoy bakery treats, visit indoor and outdoor cafés, and participate in special kids' activities at this charming farm market. For more information, visit here.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt at Pringles Farm

April 18-21 | Pringles Farm Market, Hampton

Join in the Easter fun at this charming farm market! Enjoy their special Easter egg hunt, live music performances, scenic wagon rides, and cookie decorating activities. At $16 general admission, this complete Easter experience offers multiple activities in one beautiful rural setting. For more information, visit here.

🌱 Earthbound Kids Open House

April 21, 10AM-1PM | Earthbound Kids, Uxbridge 

A special opportunity to visit this private camp that's not typically open to the public! Explore the sports area, enjoy the play space, and meet the animals. At just $5 per person, this is an affordable holiday Monday activity the whole family will enjoy.

MOM+ BABY ACTIVITIES

👟 Mommunity Mall Walks

April 15, 11AM | Danish Pastry House, Yorkdale Mall 

April 17, 11:30AM | Danish Pastry House, Fairview Mall 

April 22, 11AM | Marry Me Mochi, Yorkdale Mall 

Join Mommunity, for these free social mall walking sessions. Perfect for getting exercise and connecting with other parents.

👶 Boogie Babies Free Fitness Classes

April 22, 11AM | 1450 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill 

April 23, 11AM | 2501 Rutherford Road, Unit 21, Vaughan

Try this fun, dance-based workout that's gentle on the body while bonding with your baby through music and movement. Register at boogiebabies.ca.

TEEN EVENTS

💎 Gem Coasters Workshop

April 15, 4-6PM | North York Central Library 

Teens can bedazzle coasters for all their drinks! All materials provided at this free, drop-in craft session.

🎬 Movie Night for Teens

April 17, 4-6PM | North York Central Library 

A casual, free drop-in event for teens to relax and enjoy a movie with friends.

📓 Decorate Your Own Notebooks

April 22, 4-6PM | North York Central Library 

Spruce up plain notebooks with personal style at this creative workshop. All materials provided, no registration required.

🪨 Rock Painting

April 23, 4-6PM | North York Central Library 

Create unique paperweights or decorative items at this rock painting session. Free drop-in event with all materials provided.

FAMILY EVENTS

🎵 Musical Saturdays: Jazz Month

April 19, 2-3PM | Richmond Hill Public Library, Central Branch 

Celebrate Jazz Month with a special performance by the James Brown Duo. This free, drop-in event is perfect for families of all ages.

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