Hope you survived the long weekend in one piece! That first taste of real summer weather was worth it, even if the kids are now wired and the laundry pile is feral. ☀️

We're into the home stretch of the school year, which means a packed stretch of one-off festivals, calm-friendly performances, and Pride Month kicking off in Aurora. Let’s scoop.

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PS: See full events on our event page.

Newly found or rare events

📍 Stouffville Stouffville Library · SAT May 23 · 12 – 4 PM · 💰 Free
Hands-on with local makers, artists and innovators, plus the Adventure Zone season launch where you can borrow bikes and outdoor gear. → Details

📍 Toronto Various Venues · SAT–SUN May 23–24 · 10 AM – 5 PM · 💰 Free
160+ buildings open free across Toronto, including Casa Loma, fire stations, the Aga Khan Museum and Allan Gardens. Self-guided, walk at your own pace. → Details

📍 Toronto Roy Thomson Hall · SUN May 24 · 11 AM – 12 PM
A relaxed performance from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, designed for neurodiverse and disability communities. Recommended ages 4–10. → Details

Exclusive offers just for our community.

📍 Toronto Toronto Zoo · SAT–SUN May 23–24 · 9 – 9:30 AM · 💰 50% off for disability, support worker free
Exclusive 30-minute early entry before regular admission, reduced crowds, calmer start. → Get tickets

📍 Etobicoke Colonel Samuel Smith Park · SAT May 23 · 10 AM – 2 PM · 💰 Free
Free outdoor festival at the lakefront, telescopes, guided walks and conservation booths. Easy to come and go. → Details

📍 Toronto Eataly Sherway Gardens · SAT May 23 · 10:30 – 11:30 AM · 💰 $85.62 (1 adult + 1 child, ages 4+)
Make gnocchi from scratch with your kid, toss it in pomodoro sauce, take it home or eat it in class. → Details

📍 Mount Albert / East Gwillimbury Brooks Farms · SAT–SUN May 23–24 · 9 AM – 5 PM
A family-run farm with 10 acres of play, barnyard animals, bakery cafe, pre-picked or pick-your-own produce. Open weekends. → Details

📍 Vaughan Maple Library · TUE May 26 · 6:30 – 7:30 PM · 💰 Free
Build, craft and challenge with Minecraft-themed scavenger hunts and crafts at the library. → Details

📍 Vaughan Ansley Grove Library · WED May 27 · 6:30 – 7:30 PM · 💰 Free
Coding challenges with Scratch and CodeCombat, alongside volunteer programmers. Grades 2–5. → Details

📍 Aurora Aurora Town Square · SUN May 31 · 1 – 5 PM · 💰 Free
A free family-friendly Pride afternoon, with live music, visual art and interactive displays from local Pride and community organizations. → Details

🐶 Visit the Therapy Dogs at Vaughan Libraries returns Mon Jun 1 · multiple branches and times across the week · Free · A St. John Ambulance dog visits the library Check dates →

🐠 Sensory Sunday Morning at Ripley's Aquarium: Sundays 9 AM – 12 PM, quieter aquarium with extra accommodations · next: Sun Jun 7 Check dates →

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

📖 Paws to Read at Aurora Public Library: Wed 6 – 7 PM, read aloud to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog (grades 1–4, free)

Wish you a sunny weekend with early summer in the air. ☺️

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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