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MAYHEM Weekly: June 19-25 (Peel)

June 18, 2025

Summer solstice arrives this week bringing the longest day of the year and incredible family adventures across Peel! From strawberry picking at local farms and the exciting Clarkson Village Strawberry Festival to high-tech fun at robotics workshops and mind-expanding adventures in brain sciences, there's something for all ages. Community bike rides, outdoor movies, farmers markets, and amazing collector expos round out a week packed with perfect summer activities.

In today's newsletter:

🍓 Strawberry picking season + Clarkson Village Strawberry Festival
🤖 FREE robotics workshops & brain science adventures for kids
🚴 Community bike rides & outdoor movie nights
🎪 Toy shows, Star Wars expo & local pop-up markets
📚 Library LEGO sessions & maker programs across Caledon

Have feedback, suggestions, or know of an event we missed? Simply reply directly to this newsletter - we read every message and love hearing from our community!

COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & MARKETS

🍓 Clarkson Village Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 21 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Clarkson Community Church, 1880 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga | FREE admission (Canned food donation appreciated)

Celebrate strawberry season at this beloved community festival! Perfect family event featuring fresh strawberries, activities for kids, and community spirit in beautiful Clarkson Village.

Want more strawberry farms? For our full 2025 strawberry picking guide featuring 10 pick-your-own locations and 2 strawberry festivals across the GTA, with farm opening dates, rates, operating hours, locations and insider tips, check out our complete guide!

🛍️ Local Pop-Up Market | Bramalea City Centre
June 20-22 | Friday 10:00 AM - Sunday 8:00 PM | Bramalea City Centre, 25 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton | FREE admission

Three-day weekend market featuring local vendors, family-friendly shopping, and community connections! Located in front of Hudson's Bay - perfect for combining shopping with supporting local businesses.

🌱 Mississauga Farmers Markets
Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays through October | Multiple locations across Mississauga | FREE entry

Weekly community markets featuring fresh local produce, artisans, and family atmosphere! Locations include:

OUTDOOR & ADVENTURE

🚴 Clarkson Community Ride
Saturday, June 21 | 10:00 AM | Clarkson Community Centre, 2475 Truscott Drive, Mississauga | FREE admission (Registration required)

Family-friendly community bike ride with 8km or 16km trail options! Every ride ends with refreshments courtesy of Toronto Pearson. Perfect way to explore Mississauga's beautiful trails with other cycling families.

🔥 HOT TIP: Bring your own bike and helmet - refreshments provided at the finish line!

🎬 Movie Nights Presented by INsauga
Thursday, June 19 | 8:00 PM | Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga | FREE admission

Outdoor movie screening featuring "The Wild Robot" under the stars! Perfect family entertainment with pre-show activities starting at 7:30 PM.

🍓 U-Pick Strawberries at Rock Garden Farms
Daily from June 20 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Rock Garden Farms, 16930 Airport Rd, Caledon East | Pricing varies

Peak strawberry picking season! Perfect family activity to enjoy fresh air, teach kids where food comes from, and create delicious summer memories together.

Want more strawberry farms? For our full 2025 strawberry picking guide featuring 10 pick-your-own locations and 2 strawberry festivals across the GTA, with farm opening dates, rates, operating hours, locations and insider tips, check out our complete guide!

🏊 FREE Public Swim
Saturday, June 21 | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Southfields Community Centre, 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon | FREE admission

Cool off with free family swimming at this beautiful community facility! Perfect opportunity to enjoy the pool without any cost.

👮 Police Fun Day
Sunday, June 22 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Gage Park, 45 Main Street South, Brampton | FREE admission

Family-friendly community event featuring police demonstrations, safety education, interactive activities, and fun for all ages! Great opportunity for kids to learn about community safety.

KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAMS

🤖 FREE Robotics Workshop for Kids
Saturday, June 21 | 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga | FREE admission (Registration required, Ages 7-14)

Hands-on robotics workshop where kids learn programming, engineering, and problem-solving! Perfect introduction to STEM fields in a fun, interactive environment.

🔥 HOT TIP: Please bring a laptop for the workshop - this is a full-day learning experience!

🧠 Mind Explorers: Adventures in Psychological and Brain Sciences
Saturday, June 21 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Meadowvale Community Centre, 6655 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga | FREE admission (Ages 4-12)

Fascinating exploration of how the brain works through hands-on activities and experiments! Kids discover psychology and brain science in age-appropriate, engaging ways.

🎮 FREE Pokémon School for Kids
Every Saturday | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Dragon World Card Games & Collectibles, 22 Main Street South #2nd Floor, Brampton | FREE admission (Registration required)

Kids learn to play Pokemon with provided decks (reusable for future sessions). Perfect introduction to the popular card game in a fun, educational environment.

🧱 Drop in LEGO
Tuesday, June 24 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Alton Branch Library, 35 Station St, Alton | FREE admission (Ages 6-12, limited space)

Creative building fun with LEGO bricks! Drop-in program perfect for after-school creativity and engineering skills.

🛠️ CPL Makers Drop In
Tuesdays | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Caledon East Branch Library, 6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East | FREE admission (Ages 9-17)

Weekly maker space program for teens featuring hands-on projects, creativity, and skill-building activities!

ARTS & CULTURE

🎨 Spirit Seeds: A Celebration of Indigenous Beadwork
June 19-22 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM daily | Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd, Mississauga | FREE admission

Multi-day exhibition celebrating Indigenous artistry and cultural traditions through beautiful beadwork displays. Educational and inspiring for all ages.

COLLECTOR SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS

🎪 Awesome Toy Show
Saturday, June 21 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Brampton, 90 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton | Children 12 and under FREE admission, General admission $10

Collectors paradise featuring Funko Pops, TCG, Pokemon, toys and more! VIP early access available at 11 AM for $20, Ultimate Fan Package $50 includes swag bag.

⭐ Star Wars Collectors Expo and Video Game Show 2025
Sunday, June 22 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, 6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga | Kids 4 and under FREE, Children 5-12 $5, General admission $10

Epic celebration for Star Wars fans and gamers! Early admission at 10 AM for $20, general admission after 12 PM. Perfect for collectors and families who love a galaxy far, far away.

🏀 AAH Open House
Tuesday, June 24 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Ace Acumen Heights, 21 Coventry Road, Brampton | FREE admission (Registration required)

Community open house featuring special guest from the Brampton Honey Badgers! Great opportunity to explore local programming and meet community members.

RECREATION & FAMILY FUN

🏛️ Saturday Family Fun at Bradley Museum
Every Saturday through September 13 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd, Mississauga | FREE admission

Weekly family programming at this beautiful historic site featuring hands-on activities, crafts, and exploration of local history.

🏛️ Sunday Family Fun at Benares Historic House
Every Sunday through December 28 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson Rd N, Mississauga | FREE admission

Weekly family activities at this stunning lakefront historic house featuring crafts, tours, and outdoor exploration.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK

🎉 Funtastic Family Fun Fest 2025
June 28 - July 1 | Brampton Centre for Sports (CAA Centre)

🇨🇦 Canada Day #INtheport
July 1 | Port Credit Memorial Park, Mississauga

🎬 Movies in the Square: Coco
June 29 | Streetsville Village Square, Mississauga

🍖 Brampton Rib and Beer Festival
June 27-29 | Sheridan College (Davis Campus), Brampton

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