September 25-October 1 (Peel)

👋 Welcome to the first week of fall!

From apple picking adventures to cozy harvest festivals, this weekend is packed with free family activities across Peel Region. Speaking of this weekend, we'll be at the Toronto Baby Show! If you're heading there too, reply and let me know - would love to say hi in person. And if you need discount codes for the show, just ask!

We're trying something new for subscribers this month! We created a printable October events calendar for your fridge because there are so many cozy, spooky, pumpkin-spiced activities happening next month. Your go-to guide for fall family fun!

My Top 5 Picks This Week Around Peel

1. 🎨 The ARTS of the Middle East Festival (2 days of culture, music & kids' area!) – MISSISSAUGA

2. 🎭 Caledon Creative Arts Festival with artisan market & workshops – CALEDON

3. 🐰 Buntoboerfest rabbit rescue event with adoptable bunnies – MISSISSAUGA

4. 🎃 Michaels Halloween Lantern Jars (FREE Sunday craft for kids!) – BRAMPTON

5. 🌟 Astronomy Night with telescopes & stellar planet views – MISSISSAUGA

🎮 #GamersatBL: Switch and Play | BRAMPTON
Thursday, Sept 25 | 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Brampton Library - South West Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Teens
🔗 Event Details
Drop in with friends or meet local gamers for Nintendo Switch gaming! Perfect for teen gamers looking to connect.

💃 Silent Disco Hosted by Autism Ontario | BRAMPTON
Thursday, Sept 25 | 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Peel Art Gallery Museum & Archives
Cost: $5 | Age: Ages 18+
🔗 Event Details
Low-sensory dance party with wireless headphones! Tailored for Autistic individuals & their families by Autism Ontario.

🛍️ Sip n Shop - Restyle Beauty Boutique | BRAMPTON
Thursday, Sept 25 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: ReStyle Beauty Boutique
Cost: FREE admission (pay to shop!) | Age: For the mamas!
🔗 Event Details
Bring friends, enjoy refreshments & exclusive sales! Celebrating style, community & good vibes. Joined by Deborah Kenny Jewellery.

👶 Family Time at Four Corners | BRAMPTON
Friday, Sept 26 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Brampton Library, Four Corners
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 0-6
🔗 Event Details
Music, story & creative time with BridgeWay Family Centre EarlyON. Children must be accompanied by adult. Perfect for little ones!

🎭 The ARTS of the Middle East Festival (Day 1/2) | MISSISSAUGA
Friday, Sept 26 | 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Vibrant celebration of Middle Eastern culture! Music, art, cultural exhibits, dedicated kids' area with games & bustling bazaar with vendors.

🍎 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.

🏃 Brampton Tough Run | BRAMPTON
Saturday, Sept 27 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Chinguacousy Park
Cost: Members $22.79 + HST, Non-Members $28.54 + HST | Age: Ages 14+
🔗 Event Details
5km obstacle course with paddle boats & tire flips! Registration required, heat times selected in advance. Rain or shine event.

🔬 Kids Discovery Club | BRAMPTON
Saturday, Sept 27 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Brampton Library - South Fletcher's
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 6-12
🔗 Event Details
STEAM challenges every week! Science + technology + engineering + art + math. Get codewords for online challenges to win prizes!

🧱 Make & Take Lego - Indigo | BRAMPTON
Saturday, Sept 27 | 1:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Location: Indigo - Market Hall
Cost: $5 + fees | Age: Ages 6+
🔗 Event Details
Build LEGO game controller to take home! Purchase tickets online. Great hands-on activity for creative kids.

🎃 Michaels Sunday Kids Club: Halloween Lantern Jars | BRAMPTON
Sunday, Sept 28 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Michaels - Trinity Commons
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Create Halloween lantern jars in-store! Free creative experience perfect for adding glow to your Halloween decorations.

👶 Movers and Shakers | BRAMPTON
Monday, Sept 29 | 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre & Library
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 1-3
🔗 Event Details
Interactive program for toddlers & grown-ups! Learning through reading, singing & playing. Recurring weekly program.

🎨 Caledon Creative Arts Festival | CALEDON
Saturday, Sept 27 | 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Caledon East Community Complex
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Family & pet-friendly festival! Artisan market, live music, performances & multiple art workshops. Dedicated Children's & Teen/Adult tents.

🍂 Saturday Family Fun at Bradley Museum | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 27 | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Bradley Museum
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Relaxed afternoon of drop-in crafts & games for kids & parents! Activities in barn & outdoors. No pre-registration, adult supervision required.

🎭 The ARTS of the Middle East Festival | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 27 | 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Day 2 of vibrant Middle Eastern culture celebration! Music, art, cultural exhibits, kids' area & bustling bazaar with handmade crafts & fashion.

🎨 Latin Arts & Crafts for Kids | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 27 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Spanish4You Canada
Cost: $10 registration or 2 for 1 deal for $5 | Age: Ages 4+
🔗 Event Details
Learn about Latin American culture through arts & crafts! Last Saturday of every month. Register online for this cultural experience.

🐰 Buntoboerfest | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 27 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Vic Johnston Community
Cost: $5 admission | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Pumpkin's Acres Rabbit Rescue event! Hang out with bunny people, meet adoptable rabbits, enjoy vegan food & shop for yourself & your bunny!

🧱 Make & Take Lego - Indigo | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, Sept 27 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Chapters - Vega
Cost: $5 + fees | Age: Ages 6+
🔗 Event Details
Build LEGO game controller to take home! 1pm option also available. Multiple Indigo stores across Mississauga participating.

🎃 Michaels Sunday Kids Club: Halloween Lantern Jars | MISSISSAUGA
Sunday, Sept 28 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Michaels - Heartland Towne Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Create Halloween lantern jars in-store! Free creative experience perfect for Halloween decorating with the family.

☕ Coffee & Connection: Moms in the Park | MISSISSAUGA
Sunday, Sept 28 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Jack Darling Memorial Park
Cost: FREE (pay for coffee) | Age: For moms
🔗 Event Details
Cozy morning with Room 104 Coffee mobile cart! Drop in anytime 10AM-2PM. Sip lattes, connect with moms who get it. Bring blanket or chair!

🌍 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Programming | MISSISSAUGA
Tuesday, Sept 30 | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Bradley Museum
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Special programming & tours exploring Indigenous peoples' history in Mississauga. Tours run every half-hour between noon-4pm.

🌟 Astronomy Night | MISSISSAUGA
Tuesday, Sept 30 | 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Riverwood Conservancy
Cost: Children 12 & under $5, Adults $10 (Members FREE) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Explore universe with Royal Astronomical Society! Telescopes for stellar views of Moon & planets. Registration required, spots fill fast!

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