Spring is actually finally here! Sorry I jinxed it 2 weeks ago.🫢 One day we're in snow boots, next day the kids are running outside in shorts. I'll take it.

This week's scoop has a great mix of outdoor and indoor stuff: free guided nature walks through Bronte Creek, hands-on cooking programs for kids as young as 2, a brand new food-and-immigration exhibit at the museum, and a chance for little ones to actually touch real orchestra instruments.

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PS: See full events on our event page.

Newly found or rare events

📍 Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville
🕐 Sat Apr 11 · 💰 Free

Help pen young salmon at the waterfront! Outdoor, hands-on, and a unique animal experience. → Learn more

📍 Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Oakville
🕐 Apr 14 & 21 · 10:00–11:00 AM · 💰 Free

Guided walks for families with young children (0–6) through Bronte Creek Provincial Park, run by the Oakville Parent-Child Centre. Birds, wind, bark, dirt — natural sensory input that helps with regulation. → Learn more (scroll a bit down the page)

📍 Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre, Oakville
🕐 Sat Apr 18 · 1:30–2:00 PM · 💰 Free

Kids aged 4–9 experience live instruments up close with real Oakville Symphony musicians. 30 minutes only. → Learn more

📍 3325 Harvester Rd Unit 13, Burlington
🕐 Sat Apr 18 · 2:00 PM · 💰 $15 +

A small studio Easter craft and egg-hunt event. Reservation required, capped group. The craft portion is gentle; expect a burst of excitement during the hunt. → Learn more

Exclusive offers just for our community. See full list on our perks page

📍 Burlington Public Library (various branches)
🕐 Sat Apr 11 · 💰 Free

Hands-on building activity at the library, creative, calm, drop in. → Learn more

📍 Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington
🕐 Fri Apr 10 & Sat Apr 11 · 9:30–11:30 AM · 💰 $20/session

Outdoor nature play for ages 2–5 behind the Nature Centre. Max 16 kids, caregiver stays. Walks, storytelling, loose parts play. → Register

📍 Gairloch Gardens, 1306 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville
🕐 Sat Apr 11 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · 💰 $40/session ($34 members)

This week: watercolour pop ups with instructor Meghan. Ages 6–10. Each session is standalone, Kids leave with a finished piece.→ Learn more

📍 MCRC, 410 Bronte St S, Milton
🕐 Sat Apr 11 (5 sessions) · 9:30–11:00 AM · 💰 $115 for 5 sessions

Stories, activities, and simple cooking with your child (ages 2–5), small group. → Learn more

📍 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
🕐 Sun Apr 12 · 9:00 AM · 💰 General Admission

Reduced capacity, no background music, lowered announcements. Worth the drive for aquarium lovers. → Learn more

📍 1810 Ironstone Dr #2, Burlington
🕐 Mon Apr 13 · 5:00–7:00 PM · 💰 Free

Explore the sensory room, free sensory bags, meet the therapy team, and try sensory-friendly equipment. → Learn more

📍 Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, 1911 Iron Oak Way, Oakville
🕐 Wed Apr 15 & 22 · 1:30–2:30 PM · 💰 Free · under 8 months

A 5-week course for parents of infants under 8 months. Gentle massage, understanding baby's cues. Soft music, dim lighting, calm rhythmic contact. → Learn more

📍 Nelson Youth Centres, Burlington
🕐 Thu Apr 16 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 💰 Free

Connect with other caregivers in a relaxed, supportive setting. → Learn more

📍 Joseph Brant Museum, Burlington
🕐 Opens Apr 18 · Runs through September · 💰 Museum admission

A brand new immersive exhibit exploring the culinary traditions that new Canadians brought with them. Recipes, artifacts, and stories celebrating food and culture. Self-paced. → Learn more

📍 Art Gallery of Hamilton
🕓 Sun Apr 19 · 1–3 PM · $5/family.

Drop-in art-making in a quiet gallery setting. → Learn more

The beloved family farm is back! Farm animals, pedal tractors, giant sandbox, slides, and that famous bakery. Go early opening weekend to beat the crowds. → Learn more

These run every week, see the full list on our sensory hours page.

🏊 Sensory Swim: Sat 3–4 PM @ Tansley Woods CC, Burlington | Thu 2-3 PM @ Oakville Trafalgar CC | Sat 3 PM @ Milton Leisure Centre ($0–$3.40) Register →

🐶 Paws for Stories: Sat 2–3 PM @ BPL Brant Hills, Burlington (free) Learn more →

🏛️ Quiet Hour at the Dundas Museum: Thur 9-10 AM, dedicated sensory hour, no tours, no groups Check details →

Wish you a recharging weekend with lots of sun!

Check out our event page to see more events. And we also put together a summer camp guide to line up early for the inclusive camps and funding. → Catch up here.

Know a calm place or event we should include or have any feedback? Hit reply!

See you next week,

Stella

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