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MAYHEM Weekly: May 22-28
Summer is approaching, and this week is packed with unique events to kickstart the season! Whether you want to explore behind-the-scenes at fascinating buildings during Doors Open Toronto, sample local honey at the Beeton Honey Festival, get your car washed by real firefighters in Aurora, or introduce your little ones to the arts at WeeFestival, there's something special for every family. Plus, with summer program registration opening throughout the GTA this week, it's time to start planning those warm-weather adventures!
In today's newsletter:
🚪 Doors Open Toronto weekend
🍯 Honey & garden festivals, fairs and community events across the GTA
📅 Summer program registration dates
👯♀️ Mom meetups
🎯 Preview of June 1-7 events
DOORS OPEN TORONTO
May 24-25, 2025 | Various locations across Toronto | FREE admission
Toronto's beloved architectural exploration weekend returns! This annual event gives families a rare opportunity to peek behind the scenes at some of the city's most interesting buildings and spaces.
Here are six kid-approved destinations that are sure to be a hit:
🚒 Fire Stations - Meet real firefighters and see the big trucks up close
🐾 Toronto Humane Society - Tour the facilities and meet various animals
🚜 433 Eastern Yard - Explore trucks, tractors, and city machinery (kids can honk horns!)
🚂 Toronto Railway Museum - Free mini train rides and historic locomotives
🔭 Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory - Perfect for space-obsessed kids – real astronomers answer all those "why" questions!
✈️ Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Calling future pilots! Watch planes take off and land
🔥 HOT TIP: For 13 kid-approved destinations, check out our special Doors Open Toronto guide featuring exact times, locations, and parent insider tips!
FAMILY FESTIVALS
🎭WeeFestival of Arts and Culture for Early Years
May 22-25, 2025 | Deanne Taylor Theatre, 10 Busy St, Toronto | Tickets required
Toronto's only arts festival dedicated to children 0-6 years features "Tree," a gentle performance for newborns to 3 years. The festival continues through June 8 with more performances for different age groups.
🔥 HOT TIP: WeeFestival shows often sell out quickly - book your tickets early and check age recommendations for each performance!
🎉Carassauga Festival of Cultures - 40th Anniversary
May 24-25, 2025 | Multiple locations across Mississauga | $15 per person (ages 13+), kids 12 and under FREE
Canada's largest multicultural festival celebrates its 40th anniversary! Travel the world without leaving Mississauga by visiting 22 cultural pavilions spread across 5 locations. Your admission passport includes access to all pavilions, performances on 11 stages, authentic cuisine, and free transit.
🔥 HOT TIP: Plan your visit by checking the entertainment schedule on the Carassauga website in advance, and bring cash for food vendors - although most accept cards, it's good to have both options.
🎪Schomberg Agricultural Spring Fair
May 23-25, 2025 | Schomberg Fairgrounds, 319 Main St, Schomberg | $15 for adults/youth, $10 for children ages 4-5, under 3 free
Celebrate the 175th anniversary of this beloved country tradition with the theme "Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years." This historic agricultural fair features a demolition derby, horse shows, parade, midway rides, livestock displays, and more.
🔥 HOT TIP: Arrive early on Saturday to catch the parade down Main Street beginning at 11 AM, then head to the fairgrounds afterward to enjoy a full day of activities.
🍯Beeton Honey & Garden Festival
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Main St, County Rd.1, Beeton | FREE admission
This charming street festival celebrates Beeton's honey heritage with over 190 vendor booths offering unique merchandise for home, garden, and more. Enjoy the Firemen's Pancake Breakfast (starts at 8:15 AM), Classic Car Show, Family Fun Zone, live entertainment, and variety of food vendors.
🔥 HOT TIP: Start with the Firemen's Pancake Breakfast before exploring the festival, and don't forget to visit the honey producers to sample local honey!
MOM MEETUPS
☕ Nest and Bloom: Piccolo Play Cafe Fun
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Piccolo Play Cafe (8470 Hwy 27, Unit 201, Vaughan) | Registration required
Join Nest and Bloom for a special mom meetup at Piccolo Play Cafe in Vaughan! Connect with other local parents, enjoy coffee/tea while little ones play, and have adorable photos taken by the Nest and Bloom team.
🔥 HOT TIP: Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance through their Google Form or via the link in Nest and Bloom's Instagram bio.
👟 Mommunity Walking Groups
Tuesday, May 27, 11:00 AM (Yorkdale area) and Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 AM (Shops at Don Mills)
Join @mommunityca for their weekly mom walking groups - a great way to meet other local moms, get some fresh air, and enjoy gentle exercise with your little ones:
COMMUNITY EVENTS
🐢 Turtles on the Move Parade
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | High Park (Meet at Bloor West Main Entrance) | FREE family event
Join Turtle Protectors for their annual parade celebrating turtle conservation! Led by Grandmother Vivian Recollet, this family-friendly event features beautiful turtle puppets, Indigenous drummers and singers, and educational information about turtle conservation.
🔥 HOT TIP: The parade route follows paths that turtles actually use to navigate to nesting sites, making this both an educational and meaningful experience for children.
🚗 Car Wash for United Way & Car Seat Workshop
Saturday, May 24, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Central York Fire Statoin, 300 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora
Get your car washed by local firefighters while supporting a great cause! This family-friendly event includes a car seat safety workshop with experts from St. John Ambulance, boat safety information from York Regional Police, and educational opportunities. Free event, donate what you can to support United Way
🔥 HOT TIP: This is a perfect opportunity to have car seats checked for proper installation and adjustments by certified professionals.
👶 The Great Kids Stuff Sale
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd, Toronto
This popular bi-annual consignment sale offers an incredible selection of high-quality, gently used items for children from newborn to 10 years old at bargain prices. Shop for children's clothing, toys, books, baby gear, and seasonal items.
🔥 HOT TIP: Arrive early for the best selection! Bring your own shopping bags and cash, debit, or credit card. The sale is walking distance from Eglinton subway station.
📚 Circle Time with Dar
Sunday, May 25, sessions at 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00 PM | YZD Experience Centre, 34 Hanover Road, North York
Ages 0-6 years with caregivers. FREE event!
Join these fun, interactive community playdates featuring stories, songs, and activities designed to inspire young minds and bring caregivers and little learners together. This event runs every Sunday in May with free-play available from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.
SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION DATES
Mark your calendars! Summer program registration is opening soon across the GTA:
VAUGHAN
Registration opens Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 AM 📋 Browse programs now
RICHMOND HILL
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 AM 📋 Browse programs now
MARKHAM
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 AM 📋 Browse programs now
TORONTO
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 at 7AM (Etobicoke & East York) Wednesday, June 11 at 7AM (North York & Scarborough) 📋 Browse programs now
FARMERS’ MARKETS OPENING
This month marks the opening of many seasonal farmers' markets across the GTA! Here are some of the fresh markets kicking off their 2025 season:
Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair | Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 49 Wells Street, Aurora
Woodbridge Village Farmers Market | Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9201 | Islington Avenue, Woodbridge
Village Market at Toronto Waldorf School | Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 9100 Bathurst Street, Vaughan
Newmarket Main St. Farmers' Market | Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
Brooks Farms | Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 122 Ashworth Rd, Uxbridge
East Gwillimbury Farmers' Market | Thursdays starting May 22, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon
Milton Farmers’ Market | Saturdays 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 251 Main St E, Milton
Evergreen Brick Works' Saturday Farmers Market | Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
COMING UP NEXT WEEK
🍖Newmarket Ribfest 2025 Indulge in award-winning ribs from top BBQ ribbers, enjoy live entertainment, visit the Beer Market, and more at this family-friendly festival.
🐕Barkham Festival (Markham Dog Alliance) York Region's largest dog-focused festival features 75+ vendors, food trucks, games, giveaways, and fun dog activities on 25 acres of space at Markham Museum.
🪐Astronomy Family Night - Constellations: Connecting the Dots June 14 at David Dunlap Observatory (Richmond Hill) Ages 7+. Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation followed by celestial activities including a tour of the observatory and demonstration of the 74" telescope. Limited spots remaining!
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