We finally made it. The sun is actually shining, the heavy winter coats are (mostly) packed away, and we are staring down the barrel of a beautiful, warm spring weekend. Of course, the universe couldn't just give us a regular sunny weekend, it had to throw a PA Day into the mix. 🙃

The good news is, we’ve got many outdoor options this week - farms are opening their gates, cherry blossoms are coming up to the peak and new studios and programs. Happy exploring! PS: See full events on our event page.

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Newly found or rare events

📍 1923 Seventh St Louth, St. Catharines · 🕐 Daily through May 18 · 💰 Admission includes stems

Walk through rows of tulips, pick your own, and enjoy stroller-friendly walkways. Dogs welcome on leash. Under 3 free. → Get details

📍 7256 Bell School Line, Milton · 🕐 Daily 9 AM – 5 PM · 💰 $10-$14

Goats, rabbits, chickens, a giant sandbox, and escarpment lookout. The barn market and bakery are worth the visit alone. Arrive the morning on weekends for the calmest experience. → Plan your visit

📍 Arboretum 🕐 10 AM -5 PM · 💰 $25 per car

The flowering cherry collection at Royal Botanical Gardens is nearing peak bloom this weekend. Star magnolias have just started. Arboretum parking is first-come-first-served through May 8. → Check bloom

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

📍 3061 Walkers Line, Burlington · 🕐 5–6 PM · 💰 $40/person

A full litter of English Bulldog puppies loose in a yoga studio. Kids under 7 need a booked adult. → See Details

📍 Oakville Public Library various branches · 🕐 Drop-in · 💰 Free

Crafts, building, robotics, and stories. A solid low-key PA Day option. → See details

📍 Spencer Smith Park, Burlington · 🕐 Dusk–11 PM · 💰 Free

Outdoor light installations along the waterfront after dark. Self-paced walking, open air. a unique calm-evening outing. → Details

📍 Flowscape Studio, 3325 Harvester Rd Unit 13, Burlington
🕐 Sat Apr 26 · 2–4 PM or 4–6 PM · 💰 Free (registration required)

Paper flower bouquets, clay crafts, and a spring digital experience for kids 4+. Small new studio, creative vibes, welcoming community energy. → Reserve your spot

📍 1333 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington · 🕐 Sun April 26 · 1–4 PM · 💰 Free

Drop-in art making in a calm gallery setting. Self-paced, no pressure. All ages with caregiver. → See schedule

📍 Monarch House, Oakville · 🕐 Sat Apr 25 · 9:30 AM–12:00 PM · 💰 Free

Oakville Fire Department brings a fire truck on-site, Monarch House provides autism support info, and there are crafts and snacks throughout. A welcoming community event for Autism Acceptance Month and climb around a real fire truck. → Register

🕐 Weekends 10 AM – 4 PM through June 28 · 💰 Gate Fee (~$10)

Indigenous art exhibition inside the Deer Clan Longhouse. Self-paced trails, quiet forest setting. Note: the boardwalk trail is closed and Woodland, Escarpment, and Pine Ridge trails are open. → Visit Crawford Lake

📍 1240 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington · 🕐 Wed April 29 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM · 💰 $12/child

Small group, themed hands-on program for ages 2–4 with caregivers. Pre-registration required. → Register

📍 Tansley Woods Branch, Burlington · 🕐 Thu Apr 30 · 6:30–7:30 PM · 💰 Free

Families meditate and create with clay. Ages 6–12 with adult. A slow, grounding evening. → See details

📍 Hamilton Public Library Saltfleet Branch
🕐 Thursday April 30 · 4–5 PM · 💰 Free

Learn the basics of birding and citizen science. A focused, calm activity for curious kids. → See Details

📍 Pine Glen Soccer Centre, Oakville · 🕐 Fri May 1 · 4:15–5:15 PM · 💰 Free

No experience needed. Outdoor, open field. Bring water and running shoes. → Register →

📍 Rock Garden, Burlington · 🕐 Sat May 2 · 10:30–11:30 AM · 💰 $5 + admission

Gentle guided walk through the gardens. Slow pace, rich visual interest, low noise. → Book →

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 →

Hope you have a blast sunny weekend!

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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