September 4-10 (Toronto)

Why is it that my kids woke up at 6AM all summer long… and now that school’s back, they’ve decided to sleep in? 😅 

This week is all about adjusting to routines again but I am NOT ready to dive headfirst into pumpkin spice season just yet. Summer isn’t over and there are still plenty of FREE, outdoor, family activities to enjoy.

My Top 5 Picks for the Week:

1. 🍽️ Taste of the Kingsway (dedicated kids' area) – ETOBICOKE

2. 🇹🇹 Trinbago Toronto Festival – TORONTO-EAST YORK

3. 🎭 Cabbagetown Festival with kids' zone – TORONTO-EAST YORK

4. 🌾 Riverdale Farm Fall Festival – TORONTO-EAST YORK

5. 🏃‍♀️ Mighty Mom Stroller Strong free demo – SCARBOROUGH
   
   

📆 Quick reminder: Registration for fall recreational programming across Toronto opens soon! Check out programming and registration timing in your neighbourhood.

🥪 Packing Lunch and Snacks for Preschoolers | SCARBOROUGH
Thursday, Sept 4 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Toronto Public Library, Kennedy/Eglinton Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
FoodShare workshop helping parents learn about healthy, packable foods for daycare and school. Register in person or call 416-396-8924.

📺 Anime Movie Night - The Boy and the Beast (PG) | SCARBOROUGH
Thursday, Sept 4 | 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library, Bendale Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Drop-in anime movie night! Bring snacks and dive into this popular manga-based film. No registration required.

🎬 Movies for Mommies: The Fantastic Four | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Thursday, Sept 4 | Doors open 12:30 PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Beaches, 1651 Queen St E
Cost: Regular movie ticket price (children under 3 free) | Age: Parents and babies
🔗 Event Details
Baby-friendly theatre with reduced sound and dim lighting. Perfect for new moms wanting to see Hollywood movies! Nursing friendly.

🎪 Taste of the Kingsway 2025 | ETOBICOKE
Friday, Sept 5 | 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: 3046 Bloor St W
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Multi-day festival with two grand stages, 200+ exhibitors, beer & wine gardens, and dedicated children's area. Street closures create a fun pedestrian experience.

🌏 Asialicious Carnival 2025 | SCARBOROUGH
Friday, Sept 5 | 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: 1571 Sandhurst Cir
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Multicultural food festival showcasing diverse Asian culture with performances and ethnic foods. Free admission, food available for purchase.

🏃‍♀️ Mighty Mom Stroller Strong Free Demo Class | SCARBOROUGH
Friday, Sept 5 | 3:30 PM
Location: Highview Park, 150 Highview Ave
Cost: FREE | Age: Moms and babies
🔗 Event Details
Signature stroller workout class for all fitness levels and postpartum recovery. Just bring a mat, sunscreen & water! Limited spots - register through their link.

🇹🇹 Trinbago Toronto | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Friday, Sept 5 | 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Caribbean festival celebrating Trinidad and Tobago culture with music, food, and performances against the backdrop of City Hall and the iconic TORONTO sign.

🎨 Cabbagetown Art and Craft Show 2025 | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Friday, Sept 5 | 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Riverdale Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Canada's largest juried art and craft show featuring 160+ local artists and craftspeople. Running since 1988, it's a perfect browse for unique finds.

🎪 Taste of the Kingsway 2025 | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 6 (11:00 AM–10:00 PM), Sunday, Sept 7 (11:00 AM–7:00 PM)
Location: 3046 Bloor St W
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekend continuation with two grand stages of live entertainment, 200+ exhibitors, and dedicated children's area. Supporting The Fight To End Cancer.

🎨 Arts in Summerlea Park Park Party | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 6 | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Summerlea Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
End-of-summer celebration with live music, dance, free food, and arts activities. Rain or shine event! All materials provided, no art experience needed.

🧘 Wild and Free Family Yoga | NORTH YORK
Saturday, Sept 6 | 10:45 AM–11:45 AM
Location: Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue
Cost: FREE | Age: Recommended 3-8 years (all welcome)
🔗 Event Details
Calming yoga surrounded by nature. Registration required, no equipment needed. Perfect for kids aged 3-8 but all ages welcome.

🌏 Asialicious Carnival 2025 | SCARBOROUGH
Saturday, Sept 6 (11:00 AM–11:00 PM), Sunday, Sept 7 (11:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Location: 1571 Sandhurst Cir
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekend of Asian cultural performances, authentic ethnic foods, and family-friendly entertainment. Free admission, food priced separately.

🎭 Cabbagetown Festival | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 6 (11:00 AM–8:00 PM), Sunday, Sept 7 (11:00 AM–7:00 PM)
Location: Parliament St. (Gerrard to Wellesley) and Carlton St.
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Annual street festival with kids' zone featuring bouncy castles, crafts, face painters, stilt walkers, and live music on the kids' stage!

💪 WellnessTO 2025 | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Victoria Memorial Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Full day of free outdoor fitness including yoga, Pilates, dance, boxing, and meditation. Pet-friendly with wellness market and healthy snacks!

🇹🇹 Trinbago Toronto | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 6 (1:00 PM–10:00 PM), Sunday, Sept 7 (1:00 PM–7:00 PM)
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekend celebration of Trinidad and Tobago culture with authentic Caribbean experiences, music, and food in the heart of downtown.

🎨 Cabbagetown Art and Craft Show 2025 | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 6 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM), Sunday, Sept 7 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Location: Riverdale Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekend browsing at Canada's largest juried art show. Perfect for finding unique, locally-made gifts while the kids enjoy the park.

🌾 Riverdale Farm Fall Festival | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Saturday, Sept 6–Sunday, Sept 7 | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Location: 201 Winchester Street
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Historic farm festival with farmer talks, demonstrations, children's activities, spinning, weaving and line dancing! Great introduction to farm life.

🖨️ 3D Printing Demo for Kids | ETOBICOKE
Saturday, Sept 6 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Toronto Public Library, Black Creek Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: School Age Children
🔗 Event Details
Learn how to prepare 3D design files and use equipment properly. Great STEM introduction for kids interested in technology and design.

📚 Book Launch: RJ and the Ticking Clock | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Sunday, Sept 7 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Another Story Bookshop
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Book launch featuring card-making, colouring, loot bags, and readings by author Ian Duncan. Perfect Sunday family activity!

🐰 Kids Fun City Labubu Meet Up | NORTH YORK
Saturday, Sept 6 | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Kids Fun City Family Fun Centre, 150 Lesmill Road
Cost: $18/person | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Bring your Labubu for 3 hours unlimited play, dance party at 3pm, crafts station, temporary tattoos, and prize draw at 4pm!

🎉 Toronto Cha Raja Festival | NORTH YORK
Friday, Sept 5 (5:00 PM–10:00 PM), Saturday, Sept 6 (12:00 PM–10:00 PM)
Location: Mel Lastman Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Cultural celebration with performances, multi-cuisine food stalls, kids' zone, arts and crafts, clay modeling, and yoga activities.

🌲 Downsview Park Jr. Forest Explorers: Orchard Adventure | NORTH YORK
Monday, Sept 8 | 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Downsview Park
Cost: FREE | Age: Toddlers with Guardians
🔗 Event Details
Nature program exploring fruit trees and bees with hands-on outdoor activities designed specifically for toddlers and their guardians.

🏃‍♀️ Mighty Mom Free Run Club Demo | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Tuesday, Sept 9 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: East Side at Riverdale Park
Cost: FREE | Age: Moms and babies
🔗 Event Details
45-minute outdoor class for moms returning to running after birth. Includes warm-up, strength work focusing on core and pelvic floor health, plus guided run/walk intervals.

👶 LYKKE Kids Community Circle | TORONTO-EAST YORK
Wednesdays and Fridays this fall, starting Wednesday, Sept 10 | 10:00 AM
Location: LYKKE Kids
Cost: Regular admission applies | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Drop-in community circle between 9 AM–noon. At 10 AM, gather for stories, songs, and neighborhood visitors. A sweet way to bring kids and grown-ups together!

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