September 25-October 1 (Toronto)

👋 Welcome to the first week of fall!

From apple picking adventures to cozy harvest festivals, this weekend is packed with free family activities across the city. 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 Picks This Week Around Toronto

1. 🍂 Fall Festival at Spadina Museum with apple orchard sampling – TORONTO-EAST YORK

2. 🌊 Water/Fall Festival at Harbourfront Centre (2 weekends of fun!) – TORONTO-EAST YORK

3. 👶 The Baby Show - we’re giving away two tickets! Giveaway closes Thursday at 10PM – TORONTO-EAST YORK

4. 🧄 Toronto Garlic Festival with vampire costume contest – TORONTO-EAST YORK

5. 🚒 Toronto Fire Services Open House with live fire demos & Sparky! – TORONTO-EAST YORK

6. 🎶 K-pop Fan Experience with K-Pop Demon Hunters performances, games & free balloon art. Kids 8 and under FREE (use our promo code!) – MARKHAM

🧡 Bookbank Morningside Roots & Stories: Orange Shirt Day | SCARBOROUGH
Thursday, Sept 25 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: 1154 Morningside Ave, Scarborough
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Indigenous cultural sharing program promoting understanding of traditions, languages & arts. Come dressed in orange for Truth & Reconciliation!

🎬 Movies for Mommies: "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" | NORTH YORK
Thursday, Sept 25 | 12:50 PM (doors 12:15 PM)
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale, Yorkdale Mall
Cost: Regular admission, kids under 3 FREE | Age: Parents & young children
🔗 Event Details
Grown-up movies in baby-friendly setting with stroller parking, change tables & free photo sessions. Free lot parking available.

💃 Let's Dance: Hip Hop | NORTH YORK
Thursday, Sept 25 | 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: The Orchard Pavilion, Downsview Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor dance workshop exploring hip hop fundamentals. 6-week program in fun, interactive environment. Moves indoors if rain.

🧪 PA Day Program: Mad Science Presents Spin, Pop, Boom! | SCARBOROUGH
Friday, Sept 26 | 2:00 PM–2:45 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library, Agincourt Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 5-12
🔗 Event Details
Chemistry & physics performance with colour change demonstration and giant foam snake! Drop-in, no registration but space limited.

🏗️ Creative Construction | SCARBOROUGH
Friday, Sept 26 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library, Malvern Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 5-12
🔗 Event Details
Build, design & explore with Feltro, LEGO, Jumbo LEGO, building straws & Keva planks. Back by popular demand! Drop-in

🦋 PA Day Family Movie: Butterfly Tale | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Friday, Sept 26 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library, Palmerston Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Watch a movie about monarch butterfly migration to Mexico! Perfect for fall season. Drop-in, no registration required.

🎃 Michaels Sunday Kids Club: Halloween Lantern Jars | ETOBICOKE
Sunday, Sept 28 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Michaels Etobicoke, 170 N Queen St
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Create Halloween lantern jars in-store! Multiple Toronto locations available - check link for others.

🎤 Open Mic Singing Competition Open Auditions | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 27 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Yorkgate Mall, North York
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Everyone welcome to sing a song & participate! All singing levels welcome - not a good singer? No worries, just have fun!

🌟 Night of Lights and Pumpkinville | ETOBICOKE
Thursday-Sunday (Sept 27-Oct 1+) | Various times
Location: CF Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall
Cost: Child $16.99, Youth/Adult $21.99 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
1.5 million LED lights, vibrant fall fair, midway rides, carnival games & 15,000+ pumpkins! Early bird discount Sept 27-28.

🎶 K-pop Idolverse | MARKHAM
Sunday, Sept 28 | 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Toronto Markham Hilton Conference Centre
Cost: Kids 8 and under FREE, 9 and up $20 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Ultimate GTA K-pop experience! Dance showcases, mini games, karaoke, free balloon art from Whimsy's Balloons. K-Pop Demon Hunters performances, mini games and karaoke. 💰️ Use promo code ‘MAYHEM’ for $3 off tickets!

🧱 Indigo: Lego Make & Take | NORTH YORK
Saturday, Sept 27 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Indigo Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin St
Cost: $5 | Age: Ages 6-12
🔗 Event Details
Build LEGO game controller to take home! Includes kit + $5 Indigo gift card. Multiple Toronto locations available.

📚 The Word on the Street Festival | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday-Sunday, Sept 27-28 | Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-5PM
Location: David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Two-day literary festival celebrating Canadian & Indigenous authors with family activities, children's stage & marketplace. TTC accessible via St. Andrew Station.

🌊 Water/Fall Festival at Harbourfront Centre | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sept 27 - Oct 1 | See website for hours
Location: 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Toronto's waterfront comes alive! Harvest markets, delicious foods, live music, interactive art over 2 weekends (Sept 27-28 & Oct 4-5). TTC accessible.

🧘 Family Yoga Pop-Up Class Kinisi Kids | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 27 | 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
Location: Daniels Spectrum, Regent Park Unit 130
Cost: $25 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Interactive class for all ages to move, breathe & play together. Simple poses, mindful breathing, partner activities. Bring yoga mat.

🚒 Toronto Fire Services Fire Prevention Week Open House | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 27 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Toronto Fire Academy, 895 Eastern Ave
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Fire safety displays, live fire demonstrations, junior firefighter challenge, crafts, games, prizes & meet Sparky the fire dog!

👶 The Baby Show | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday-Sunday, Sept 27-28 | Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-5PM
Location: Enercare Centre, Hall B, Exhibition Place
Cost: Daily $18, children 5-11 $10, 4 & under FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Everything pregnancy, baby & toddler! Workshops, seminars, demos from parenting experts. Shop top brands plus local & handmade products.

🍂 Scadding Court Harvest Festival 2025 | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 27 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St W
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate fall season! Sample flavours, family fun activities, local vendor shopping & toe-tapping tunes for harvest vibes.

🍂 Fall Festival at Spadina Museum | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sunday, Sept 28 | 12:00 PM–4:30 PM
Location: Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Sample delicious apples from orchard, browse community market, autumn activities for all ages. Live performances, arts & crafts in beautiful gardens!

🧄 Toronto Garlic Festival | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sunday, Sept 28 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Spadina Rd (between Davenport & Dupont)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Huge supply of Ontario garlic, free garlic shots, Culture Talks, live music! Garlic Bulb Cracking Contest & Vampire Costume Contest! Rain or shine.

🤰 Queen West Mamas The Bump Squad Social | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sunday, Sept 28 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Found Coffee, 189 Shaw St
Cost: FREE to attend (own purchases) | Age: Expectant moms
🔗 Event Details
Connect with other expectant moms, share the journey & build your mama crew before baby arrives. First trimester to countdown weeks welcome!

🤱 Moms & Minis Monday Morning Movers | SCARBOROUGH
Monday, Sept 29 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Milliken District Park, Scarborough
Cost: FREE | Age: Parents and babies
🔗 Event Details
Active morning for moms & little ones in beautiful outdoors. Connect with other moms, enjoy fresh air & fitness fun!

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