September 25-October 1 (York)

👋 Welcome to the first week of fall!

From apple picking adventures to cozy harvest festivals, this weekend is packed with free family activities across York 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 York:

1. 🍎 40th AppleFest celebration with food & live entertainment – MARKHAM

2. 🎶 K-pop Fan Experience with K-Pop Demon Hunters performances, games & free balloon art (use promo code ‘MAYHEM’ for discount!) – MARKHAM

3. 🏒 Hockey Day in King with free exhibition game & charity BBQ – KING

4. 🧱 Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND with potion kitchen – VAUGHAN

5. 🌍 Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow with traditional drumming & dancing – GEORGINA

🎭 Cooo (WeeFestival) | AURORA
Thursday, Sept 25 | 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Location: Aurora Cultural Centre
Cost: $10 | Age: 6-24 months + parents/caregivers
🔗 Event Details
Gentle theatrical concert for infants & toddlers introducing little ones to live music. Beautiful first theatre experience designed to spark joy & curiosity.

📚 Kindergarten Party | RICHMOND HILL
Thursday, Sept 25 | 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Public Library - Central Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 3-5
🔗 Event Details
Support your new kindergartner's school journey! Crafts, library card sign-up, play with robots, discover books & meet new friends. Caregivers stay with children.

🧱 Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party (LEGOLAND) | VAUGHAN
Thursday-Monday, Sept 25-29 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Cost: $21-$34 (included with admission) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Brew potions at Potion Kitchen, enjoy monster activities & exclusive 4D Halloween movie "The Great Monster Chase." Runs until Oct 31st!

🍎 Applewood Farm - Apple Picking | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Thursday-Friday, Sept 25-26 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Applewood Farm
Cost: Farm admission $12 (3+), Apple picking $20-$30 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Currently picking Honeycrisp, Royal Gala & Cortland! Last admission 1 hour before closing. Perfect fall family outing.

🔬 P.A. Day | STEAM FUN! Coding and Craft | MARKHAM
Friday, Sept 26 | 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Markham Public Library - Markham Village Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Suitable for older children
🔗 Event Details
Unlock creativity with coding! Play with Ozobots, Code-a-pillars Twist, Dash Robots & make climbing robot craft. Scavenger hunt available all day.

🎮 P.A. Day Fun | RICHMOND HILL
Friday, Sept 26 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Public Library - Richmond Green Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Drop by for hands-on PA Day activities in the Kids Corner! Caregivers asked to stay with children during program.

🍂 Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival | EAST GWILLIMBURY
Saturday-Sunday, Sept 27-28 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Brooks Farms, Mount Albert
Cost: $19.99 + HST per person | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Full-day fall festival with attractions, live music, corn maze & pick-your-own apples/sunflowers! Rain or shine, last admission 3PM.

🌍 Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow | GEORGINA
Saturday 12PM-8PM | Sunday 12PM-4:30PM
Location: Sutton District High School
Cost: $3 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebration of First Nations culture with traditional drumming, dancing & craft vendors. Family-appropriate cultural experience with food & crafts.

🏒 Hockey Day in King at Zancor Centre | KING
Sunday, Sept 28 | 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Zancor Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Family-friendly tailgate party with charity BBQ & free exhibition game featuring hometown King Rebellion team! Bring cash for BBQ.

🍎 Markham Museum 40th AppleFest | MARKHAM
Saturday, Sept 27 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Markham Museum
Cost: Youth $11, Adults $14, 60+ $12, Kids 0-3 FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Large annual festival celebrating apple harvest with food, activities & live entertainment! AppleFest ticket including pottery session $35.

🎶 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!

🏃 Run for Markham | MARKHAM
Sunday, Sept 28 | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Wismer Park
Cost: $23.83-$50.81 (depends on run choice) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Community run/walk for all fitness levels! Register for 1K family walk, 3K or 5K run. Families encouraged to participate together supporting local causes.

👶 Storytime - EarlyON | MARKHAM
Tuesday, Sept 30 | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Markham Public Library - Cornell Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: 0-5 years
🔗 Event Details
Partnership with Family Day's EarlyON! Drop-in sessions where children & caregivers can play & learn together. Welcoming & supportive environment.

🛒 The Mom Market - Sweater Weather Market | NEWMARKET
Sunday, Sept 28 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Holland Marsh Wineries
Cost: FREE entry | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Cozy fall shopping day! Bring out coziest sweaters, coats & scarves. Shop local vendors & enjoy wine in crisp fall air!

🎨 Crepe Paper Flowers with Jessie Chui | RICHMOND HILL
Saturday, Sept 27 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Rouge Woods Community Centre
Cost: $15 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Hands-on workshop creating delicate & beautiful flowers from crepe paper! Wheelchair accessible, pre-registration may be required.

🔍 Heritage Centre Scavenger Hunt | RICHMOND HILL
Saturday, Sept 27 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Heritage Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Trip through Richmond Hill's history! Start in History Room learning about earliest inhabitants. Interactive pop-up panels & historical objects from Artifact Collection.

🚒 Fire Safety Open House | VAUGHAN
Sunday, Sept 28 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Vellore Village Community Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Interactive activities including Hazard House display, fire hose target practice & firetruck tours! Hands-on educational event for whole family.

🎪 Camp Spooky at Canada's Wonderland | VAUGHAN
Saturday-Sunday, Sept 27-28 | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Canada's Wonderland
Cost: Included with park admission | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Family-friendly daytime Halloween event! Trick-or-treating, live shows with PEANUTS gang & kid-friendly rides. Halloween Haunt is separate nighttime event.

🎃 Woodbridge Farmers Market - Pumpkin Patch | VAUGHAN
Saturday, Sept 27 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Al Palladini Community Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Take family photos in pumpkin patch & shop from local vendors! Perfect fall family activity combining shopping with seasonal fun.

🍎 Applewood Farm - Apple Picking | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Saturday-Sunday, Sept 27-28 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Applewood Farm
Cost: Farm admission $12 (3+), Apple picking $20-$30 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekend apple picking adventure! Honeycrisp, Royal Gala & Cortland varieties available. Last admission 1 hour before closing.

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