September 18-24 (Toronto)

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 Toronto (ALL FREE!)

1. 🎪 Pape Village Block Party (bouncy castles!) – TORONTO-EAST YORK

2. 🍂 Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair – NORTH YORK

3. 🍽️ RELISH The Foodie Event with Little Foodies Play Zone – ETOBICOKE

4. 🥒 Picklefest with 50+ vendors (kids under 12 FREE!) – TORONTO-EAST YORK

5. 🌽 Leaside Community Corn Roast – TORONTO-EAST YORK

🎬 Movies for Mommies - Downtown Abbey | SCARBOROUGH
Thursday, Sept 18 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Beaches
Cost: Regular admission price | Age: Babies with their caregivers
🔗 Event Details
Perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a film with your fellow moms and little ones!

🚶‍♀️ Toronto Hiking Moms Mimico Stroller Walk | ETOBICOKE
Thursday, Sept 18 | 11:00 AM
Location: Mimico Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Join the Facebook group "Toronto Hiking Moms" for walk details. Great for new mothers!

🍖 Etobicoke Ribfest (Day 1/3) | ETOBICOKE
Friday, Sept 19 | 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Colonel Samual Smith Park
Cost: FREE admission with $5 charitable donation suggested | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Award-winning BBQ, spectacular midway, face painting & live music all weekend! Bring reusable water bottles. Runs all weekend long!

🍽️ RELISH The Foodie Event (Day 1/3) | ETOBICOKE
Friday, Sept 19 | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Cloverdale Mall
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Three-day festival with food trucks, local vendors, and dedicated 'Little Foodies Play Zone.' Includes bubble show!

🧸 Mighty Mom Picnic in the Park | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Friday, Sept 19 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: June Rowlands Park
Cost: FREE | Age: Babies and caregivers
🔗 Event Details
Celebrating the amazing Mighty Mom community with snacks, live music & connection time. Bring a blanket!

🍽️ RELISH The Foodie Event | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 20 | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Sunday, Sept 21 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Location: Cloverdale Mall
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Food trucks, local vendors, live entertainment, and dedicated 'Little Foodies Play Zone' with bubble shows!

📚 Book Club 4 Kids & Parents | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 20 | 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Toronto Library - Mimico Centennial Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: School age children and their caregivers
🔗 Event Details
September book: THE MOOMINS AND THE GREAT FLOOD. Copies available at front desk!

🍖 Etobicoke Ribfest | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 20 | 12:00 PM–10:00 PM | Sunday, Sept 21 | 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Colonel Samual Smith Park
Cost: FREE admission with $5 charitable donation suggested | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Award-winning BBQ, spectacular midway, face painting & live music! Bring reusable water bottles.

🍽️ Mimico Food Fest | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 20 | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Mimico Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Foods from around the world: jerk chicken, empanadas, dumplings, boba teas, freeze dried candy & more!

📚 Grand Reopening of Toronto Library | NORTH YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library - Locke Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Ribbon cutting, branch tours, robotics showcase, button making & scavenger hunt!

🏡 Willowdale Yard Sale | NORTH YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | Market hours 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: 49 Bogert Ave
Cost: FREE to attend | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Meet your neighbours and shop your neighbours! Perfect start to fall season.

🍂 Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair | NORTH YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Mount Pleasant Road (from Davisville to Eglinton)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Live entertainment, great food, local vendors & plenty of fun for all ages!

📖 Autumn Stories and Autumn Craft | SCARBOROUGH
Saturday, Sept 20 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library - Maryvale Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 4+
🔗 Event Details
Prepare for Autumn's arrival with stories and crafts. Drop in, space is limited!

🎪 Pape Village Block Party | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | 12:00 PM–9:00 PM | Sunday, Sept 21 | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Pape Avenue (between Mortimer & Gamble)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Live music, food, vintage car show & dedicated kids fun zone with bouncy castles, character roamers & balloonists!

🌱 VegTO Fest | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM | Sunday, Sept 21 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Canada's largest free plant-based food and lifestyle festival!

🎵 Toronto Symphony Orchestra Open House | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM (Open House) and 2:00 PM–3:00 PM (concert)
Location: Roy Thomson Hall
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Fun-filled day of music activities & performances! Perfect for families, newcomers & fans alike.

🥒 Picklefest | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM | Sunday, Sept 21 | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Henderson Brewing Co
Cost: $20.95 (+ ticket fee) + HST; kids under 12 are FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Over 50 vendors offering all things pickled and fermented! Rain or shine event.

🦕 Dino Run | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: The Bentway Skate Trail
Cost: $20/participant (parents can watch for free) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Costumed Dino Specialists teaching about dinosaurs through song, dance, storytelling & games!

🎨 Queen West Art Crawl | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 20–Sunday, Sept 21 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Inclusive arts & multicultural festival with 2SLGBT+ friendly Kids' Zone & Main Stage with Music!

🐕 Riverside Dog Lovers Market | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sunday, Sept 21 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Riverside Common Park & Joel Weeks Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages and their dogs
🔗 Event Details
Live music, pupachinos, pet vendors, affordable micro-chipping, free photobooth & raffle prizes!

🌽 Leaside Community Corn Roast | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sunday, Sept 21 | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Trace Manes Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Bring family, friends & neighbours for food, games, music & fun! A beloved Leaside tradition.

🔺 Flextangles Craft | SCARBOROUGH
Tuesday, Sept 23 | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library - Malvern Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 9-12
🔗 Event Details
Learn to make colorful, foldable paper toys that flip & transform! Register in branch or call (416) 396-8969.

🐠 After School: DIY Mini Aquarium | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Wednesday, Sept 24 | 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library - City Hall Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 6-12
🔗 Event Details
Design & build mini fake aquariums using jars & craft materials. No registration required, space limited!

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