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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📍 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York
🕐 Sun Apr 26 · 10 AM–4 PM · 💰 $15–$20

30-acre outdoor heritage village. Low-tech, low-stimulation, lots of space. → Learn more

📍 David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill
🕐 Sun Apr 26, 12:30–1:30 PM · 💰 ~$10–15 · Ages 6+

Solar telescope viewing in an open field. Weather dependent and registration is required. → Register

📍 Markham Museum · 🕐 Sat–Sun Apr 25–26, 12:30–3 PM · 💰 $8 adult / $6 child / $23 family

Short guided sustainability tours across a 25-acre heritage property. Heritage orchard, pollinator stops, outdoor walking. → details

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

📍 Milne Dam Conservation Park, Markham Civic Centre, or Rougeside Promenade 💰 Free

Free, outdoor, self-paced. Go early or late for fewer crowds. → Visit

📍 Kleinburg, Vaughan 🕐 10 AM - 5 PM · 💰 $0 - $20

40 acres of wooded walking trails dotted with large-scale sculptures. Quiet forest bathing with visual interest. → McMichael

📍 Aurora Public Library · 🕐 10:30–11 AM · Free

Drop-in, easy to leave early. Ages 5 and under with a parent, but all welcome. → Details

📍 165 Front St E, Toronto 🕐 Fri 10–11:30 AM 💰 Pay as you wish

Ages 0 - 5, Studio theatre transformed into a cozy playspace with soft surfaces and sensory-friendly toys. → Details

📍 Art One Academy, Markham 🕐 Sun Apr 26 2:40–4:10 PM
💰 $88 for 2 sessions (Apr 26 + May 3).

Ages 8–12, Small studio, one focused project. → Register

📍 Berczy Park, Markham · 🕐 Sat Apr 25, 10–11:30 AM · 💰 Free

Hushed voices, slow walking, deliberate observation. Forest trails, bring binoculars if you have them. Unpaved trails, so stroller-iffy. → Register

📍 Kortright Centre, Woodbridge
🕐 Sat Apr 25 · 1:30–3:30 PM · 💰 $89.25 per family (max 5)

Build a fire, make a shelter — hands-on outdoor skills. Great for kids who love physical, real-world learning. → See programs

📍 Mount Albert (~40 min from Vaughan) · 🕐 9 AM–5 PM · 💰 $12.99

Working farm with Barnyard Playland, spring animals, market, and bakery. Massive open-air space, entirely self-paced. → Brooks Farms

📍 Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford D, North York
🕐 Sun Apr 26 · 12:00–4:00 PM · 💰 Free w/ admission

Hands-on art stations plus a Slow Looking Experience in the galleries. Arrive at noon for the calmest window. → Learn more

📍 David Dunlap planet, Richmond Hil
🕛 Fri May 1, 9:30–11:30 PM 💰 Free

Family events for astronomy lovers. Better for older kids (8+) who can handle a later evening. → Register

📍 Kortright Centre for Conservation, Woodbridge
🕛 Mon & Wed, 1–3:30 PM · 💰 $189.00 for 8 weeks

The 8 weeks long program starts this week, ages 4–16, inquiry-driven nature learning on 555 acres. → Kortright

📍 Aga Khan Park, North York · 🕑 Sat May 2, from 11:30 AM · 💰 Free

Face painting, inflatables, train ride, magic show, live DJ. Sensory warning: this is a busy festival with a DJ and bouncy castles, use the park's open space to take breaks, better for sensory-seekers than sensory-sensitive kids. → Event details

📍 Roadside Flower Market, St. Catharines · 🕐 Weekends through May 18 · 💰 Admission includes stems

1.2 million tulips for picking. Outdoor, self-paced, accessible paths. → Roadside Flower Market

🐾 Sensory Social at Vaughan libraries · Drop-in sensory-friendly environment

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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