September 18-24 (Peel)

Happy Wednesday,

Looks like we’ve been gifted one last blast of summer weather. Definitely your sign to get outside this weekend and soak it all up. I’m heading to Algonquin for one final camping trip before fall fully sets in, but if you’re sticking around the city, you’re in luck—there are SO many fun, free, kid-friendly things happening outdoors. Let’s make the most of it while we can!

My Top 5 Picks This Week Around Peel

1. 🎃 The Great Canadian Halloween Market with 50 curated vendors – MISSISSAUGA

2. 🎨 Harvest Moon Market Event with handmade pottery – BRAMPTON

3. 🍎 Carl Laidlaw Orchards corn maze & wagon rides – BRAMPTON

4. 🍯 Streetsville Butter Tarts Market (50+ vendors) – MISSISSAUGA

5. 🍁 Taste Of Cooksville with giant inflatables – MISSISSAUGA

🎯 Inclusion: Multi-Sensory Room Drop-In | BRAMPTON
Thursday, Sept 18 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre
Cost: $0-$2.82 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Sensory play program in the newly designed Multi-Sensory Room with lighting effects and tactile sensations. No pre-registration needed, equipment provided.

🎲 Book Bingo | BRAMPTON
Friday, Sept 19 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Brampton Library Four Corners Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 6-12
🔗 Event Details
Library bingo with book titles instead of numbers! Located in the Auditorium.

🎭 AfroCan – Roots & Rhythms Fest | MISSISSAUGA
Friday, Sept 19 | 1:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
The inaugural festival celebrating Caribbean and African cultures through vibrant music and rich heritage. Free public event showcasing diverse cultural performances.

🏮 Mid-Autumn and Lanterns Festival (Day1/3) | MISSISSAUGA
Friday, Sept 19 | 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Square One Shopping Centre (P6 parking lot)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Mid-autumn celebration with lanterns, food, family kids' zone featuring bouncy castle, Lion dance & Kungfu show, and over 20 claw machines!

🍎 Carl Laidlaw Orchards - Pick Your Own Apples | BRAMPTON
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 20-21 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Location: Carl Laidlaw Orchards
Cost: Children 2+ $9 + HST, Adults $16 + HST | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Apple picking plus wagon rides, corn maze, barn beam walk and more family activities. Apple picking is additional $20 for 10lb bag.

🏠 Doors Open Event | BRAMPTON
Sunday, Sept 21 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Various locations throughout Brampton
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate Brampton's history and culture at 11 unique locations with guided tours, walking tours, historical information and entertainment.

🎨 Harvest Moon Market Event | BRAMPTON
Saturday, Sept 20 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Happy Hands Pottery & Art Studio
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Cozy fall market featuring handmade pottery, local art, and crafts from local vendors. Register on website for free entry.

🏒 Ready, Set, Play! Ice Hockey Drop-in | BRAMPTON
Saturday, Sept 20 | 12:15 PM–1:15 PM
Location: Earnscliffe Recreation Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 4-8
🔗 Event Details
FREE hockey program with Coach Phil! Participants must bring own equipment: CSA helmet with face mask, gloves, hockey stick, shin pads, and skates.

🧘 Yoga Group Fitness Drop-in | BRAMPTON
Saturday, Sept 20 | 12:00 PM–12:55 PM
Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre
Cost: Free for members, drop-in$9.09 | Age: 14+
🔗 Event Details
Natural exercise program to tone muscles, enhance circulation and calm nervous system. Bring your own non-slip yoga mat.

🎃 PumpkinFest at Downey's | CALEDON
Saturday, Sept 20 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Downey's Farm
Cost: $18.99-$24.99 + HST | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Fall festival with play area, thousands of pumpkins, entertainment, and fall treats. Purchase tickets in advance. Running until October 31st!

🎭 AfroCan – Roots & Rhythms Fest | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 20 | 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Day 2 of the inaugural festival celebrating Caribbean and African cultures with vibrant music and rich heritage.

🌙 ISNA Canada's Culture Fest | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 20-21 | 1:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: 2200 South Sheridan Way
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Two-day festival showcasing diverse Muslim community cultures with cultural exhibitions, global bazaar, international halal cuisine, and captivating performances.

🏮 Mississauga Mid-Autumn and Lanterns Festival | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 20-21 | 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Square One Shopping Centre (P6 parking lot)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekend celebration with lanterns, food, family kids' zone featuring bouncy castle, Lion dance & Kungfu show, and over 20 claw machines!

🎨 Saturday Family Fun at Bradley Museum | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 20 | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Bradley Museum
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Relaxed afternoon of drop-in crafts and games perfect for parents and children. Adult supervision required, no pre-registration needed.

🍯 Streetsville Butter Tarts & More Market | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 20 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Streetsville Village Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
50+ vendors with butter tarts, baked goods, sweet treats, and marketplace vendors from local small businesses.

🎨 Sunday Family Fun at Benares Historic House | MISSISSAUGA
Sunday, Sept 21 | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Benares Historic House
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Drop-in crafts and games with outdoor activities on the lawn and games in the visitor center. Adult supervision required.

🍛 Taste Of Cooksville 2025 | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 20-21 | Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Dundas Street East (between Hurontario and Camilla)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
One of Mississauga's largest food festivals with global flavours, live entertainment, kids' activities, and giant inflatables!

🎃 The Great Canadian Halloween Market | MISSISSAUGA
Sunday, Sept 21 | 10:30 AM–5:00 PM
Location: LUXE Convention Centre
Cost: $10, children 12 and under FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Annual spooky shopping event with 50 curated vendors offering Halloween décor, jewelry, apparel, horror collectibles, art, and food!

📖 The Zine Zone | BRAMPTON
Monday, Sept 22 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Brampton Library, Four Corners Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: 13+
🔗 Event Details
Interactive workshop using comics and zines to share personal stories of borders and border crossings. No prior experience needed, all materials provided.

👶 Family Time | BRAMPTON
Tuesday, Sept 23 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Brampton Library - Mount Pleasant Village Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: 0-6 years + parents/caregivers
🔗 Event Details
Early learning program with engaging activities for social, emotional, language, and physical development through child-led play, storytime, and songs. Registered Early Childhood Educators available.

🥕 Central Lions Farmers Market | MISSISSAUGA
Wednesday, Sept 24 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekly market with fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and local treats from farmers and artisans. Runs every Wednesday until mid-October.

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