October 2-8 (Peel)

👋Hey Peel Parents — this weekend is stacked. Pumpkin patches, Diwali celebrations, and Oktoberfest are taking over the weekend. Let’s go!

My Top 5 Picks This Week Around Peel

1. 🪔 Diwali RazzMatazz with Bollywood performances & kids' activities – MISSISSAUGA

2. 🍺 Oktoberfest with traditional Bavarian music & dance – CALEDON

3. 🥞 Alton Fire Station Pancake Breakfast with Sparky the Fire Dog – CALEDON

4. 🎨 Free RONA Halloween Lantern Workshop (build a bat lantern!) – BRAMPTON & MISSISSAUGA

5. 🎪 Flow Fest 2025 with drumming workshops & performances – BRAMPTON

Things I’m Loving This Week:

🎨 Art Workshop for Kids | BRAMPTON
Thursday, October 2, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Southfields Village Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Experience the joy of art and creativity with artist Ricky Schaede in this awesome two-hour art workshop. Registration required.

🧱 LEGO® Mania | BRAMPTON
Thursday, October 2, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Brampton Library, South Fletcher Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: School age children
🔗 Event Details
Imagine, build, create! Engineer your very own creation, meet other LEGO® fans, and work together to create a masterpiece.

🎃 Downey's Pumpkinfest | CALEDON
Daily, October 2-8, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Downey's Farm Market
Cost: Weekdays $18.99, Weekends $24.99 (Free under 23 months) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Cherished fall tradition with 25+ outdoor attractions including corn maze, wagon rides, jumping pillows, and live entertainment. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Live entertainment weekends only!

📚 Canada Literature Festival (Day 1/3)| MISSISSAUGA
Friday, October 3, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Inaugural festival celebrating diverse and multilingual voices of global literature in a free, family-friendly setting. Continues Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-9pm.

🛍️ HER Market | The Fall Market | MISSISSAUGA
October 2-5, Oct 2-4 (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM), Oct 5 (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Location: Square One Shopping Centre (Centre Court, Lower level)
Cost: FREE admission | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Seasonal market celebrating women in business, offering autumn-themed must-haves and unique finds.

🎪 Flow Fest 2025 | BRAMPTON
Saturday, October 4, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Rose Brampton
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Multicultural celebration of percussion and song! Dynamic lineup of performances, workshops, and interactive experiences. Workshops begin at 11am—check website for scheduling.

🎨 Culture Days - L!VE Musical Hip Hop Improv Workshop | BRAMPTON
Saturday, October 4, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Snelgrove Community Centre
Cost: FREE (drop in) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Live interactive workshop where participants learn musical improv games designed to spark creativity, laughter, and connection. Registration preferred.

🍵  Brew & Bloom: Illustrating Family Recipes Workshop | BRAMPTON
Saturday, October 4, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Mount Pleasant Community Centre (Paul Hunt Room A)
Cost: FREE | Age: 13+
🔗 Event Details
Illustrate beloved family recipes while sharing Chinese tea, light snacks, and stories of food and memory! Registration recommended; drop-ins welcome if space allows.

💻 Coffee 'n' Code | BRAMPTON
Saturday, October 4, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Brampton Library - Springdale Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Teens
🔗 Event Details
Share ideas or problems and connect with local programmers of all experience levels at this casual coding meetup. ⚠️ Registration required.

🎃 RONA Halloween Lantern Workshop | BRAMPTON
Saturday, October 4, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: RONA - Heart Lake
Cost: FREE | Age: 5-13
🔗 Event Details
Build and paint a bat-shaped lantern! Great opportunity to enjoy family activity and spark creativity. Registration required. ⚠️ Registration required.

🥞 Alton Fire Station Pancake Breakfast | CALEDON
Saturday, October 4, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Station 301 - Alton
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Start your morning with fluffy pancakes while connecting with neighbours and our fire crew. Kids will love climbing aboard real fire trucks and meeting Sparky the Fire Dog! Plus, heritage plaque unveiling.

🎃 Pumpkin Patch & Market Bash | CALEDON
Saturday, Oct 4: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (rain date: Oct 5)
Location: Davis Family Farm, Caledon, ON
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, face painting, Paint a Coaster workshop, free character visit, scavenger hunt, kids corner, local vendors, food stands, fall photo ops, and giveaways.

🌍 Caledon CultureFest | CALEDON
Saturday, October 4, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Humber River Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate, experience and learn about the many cultures that make Caledon diverse! Cultural food samplings, dance and musical performances, kids' fun zone, photo booth, and more! Wear traditional cultural clothing.

📚 Story Time with Fay and Fluffy | CALEDON
Saturday, October 4, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Caledon Public Library - Caledon East Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Fun and fabulous, inclusive story time celebrating acceptance and diversity. Stories, songs, and crafts together! ⚠️ Registration required.

🎉 Belfountain 200 Bi-Centennial | CALEDON
Saturday, October 4, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Belfountain Community Hall
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate Belfountain's 200th Anniversary! Live music with Caledon Sandhill Pipes & Drums, horses, vintage cars, bronze sculpture unveiling, food, Quad Ball demos, and heritage displays.

🍺 Oktoberfest | CALEDON
Saturday, October 4, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Humber River Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Traditional Bavarian music and dance performers! Celebration of German culture—all are welcome.

📚 Canada Literature Festival | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, October 4, 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Sunday, October 5, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Inaugural festival celebrating diverse and multilingual voices of global literature. Free, family-friendly setting. Continues Sunday 12-9pm.

🪔 Diwali RazzMatazz | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, October 4, 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Sunday, October 5, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Vibrant celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights! Bollywood performances, musical concerts, dance shows, kids' activities, and festive bazaar. Continues Sunday 12-9pm.

🚴 Salmon Run Community Ride | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, October 4, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Rivergrove Community Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Exciting bike ride along the Credit River to watch the Salmon Run! Watch 20+ pound salmon make their way from Lake Ontario to spawn. Route details posted one week before ride.

🎃 RONA Halloween Lantern Workshop | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, October 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: RONA - Mavis Road
Cost: FREE | Age: 5-12
🔗 Event Details
Build and paint a bat-shaped lantern! Great family activity to spark creativity with on-site expert advice. ⚠️ Registration required.

🏃 CIBC Run for the Cure | BRAMPTON
Sunday, October 5, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: CAA Centre
Cost: $45 donation or raise $150+ | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
5K or 1K walk or run raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Canada's largest single-day volunteer-led event supporting breast cancer. Register as single participant or join a team.

🎨 FREE Art Class with Pro Animator | MISSISSAUGA
Sunday, Oct 5: 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Location: River Grove Community Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: 8+ (younger kids welcome with adult)
🔗 Event Details
Draw, sculpt, and create with a professional Canadian animator. Limited seats, registration required.

🚶 Mommunity Walk & Talk | MISSISSAUGA
Wednesday, October 8, 10:30 AM
Location: 406 Lakeshore Road E.
Cost: FREE | Age: Babies and caregivers
🔗 Event Details
Connect with other moms while getting some fresh air and steps in with your little ones! Meet at the Metro grocery store.

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