Welcome to peak schoolyard chaos. The kids are dragging us into June with one foot in flip-flops and the other still in a snow boot they refused to give up. 🥾

This week's scoop has a free dance block party at Canada's National Ballet School, the Unionville Festival rolling onto Main Street, therapy dogs returning to Vaughan libraries, and a Spring Fair in Richmond Hill. Let's go.

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📍 Toronto Canada's National Ballet School (400 Jarvis St) · SAT May 30 · 11 AM – 5 PM · 💰 Free

A free open-door dance party across the campus. Pop-up performances, drop-in workshops in every style, plus carnival games, face painting, live music and food. → Details

📍 Vaughan Canada's Wonderland · WED Jun 4 · 10 AM · 💰 $25

Third annual autism community day at Wonderland. Rides, games, a mid-day catered courtyard buffet at 11:30 AM, and time to connect with other families. Everyone welcome. → Register

📍 Markham Main Street Unionville · SAT–SUN Jun 6–7 · 9 AM – 7 PM · 💰 Free

Two days on historic Main Street with a parade Saturday at 10:30 AM, inflatables, dog show, duck race, food and craft vendors, and live music all weekend. Go early to avoid the crowd. → Details

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📍 Toronto CBC Broadcast Centre · SAT May 30 · 10 AM · 💰 Free

A free CBC Kids morning. Cast of The Next Step performs, an interactive dance with Run The Flex, Gary the Unicorn and Toopy and Binoo meet-and-greet, face painting, a kite craft and the Go Togo train animatronics. → Details

📍 Toronto Toronto Zoo · SAT–SUN May 30–31 · 9 AM – 9:30 AM · 💰 50% off for disability, free support worker

A quieter early-entry half-hour before regular admission, every weekend through Sep 7. Sensory bags with noise-cancelling headphones and fidget tools at the Accessibility Hub. → Details

📍 Mount Albert / East Gwillimbury Brooks Farms · SAT–SUN May 30–31 · 9 AM – 4:30 PM

Open weekends only: 10 acres of family-run farm with barnyard animals, play areas, a bakery cafe, and pre-picked or pick-your-own produce. → Details

📍 Vaughan · 2904 Hwy 7, Concord · 9:30 AM – 7 PM · Age 0-7

This is not an event but worth check it out. A new Montessori-inspired indoor playspace for younger kids with soft play, climbing areas, pretend play and a tiny road for ride-ons. → Details

📍 Vaughan Civic Centre, Dufferin Clark, Mackenzie Health and Maple branches · MON Jun 1 onwards · 💰 Free

Back for the season. A St. John Ambulance dog visits the library; kids can read, pet, or just sit nearby for a calm moment. Check the library page for exact times by branch. → Details

📍 Multiple Locations Avenue Road, Baby Point, Leaside, The Beaches · MON–SUN Jun 1–7
A week of colourful, low-pressure art workshops at all four Toronto 4Cats studios. Mini Makes from $8, Paint and Clay Nights from $15, weekend ceramic workshops 2-for-$35. Pick by night. → Schedule

📍 Richmond Hill Town Park · SAT Jun 6 · 12 – 5 PM · 💰 Free

Outdoor family fair in the centre of Richmond Hill. Games, food trucks, local vendors and live entertainment. Easy come-and-go. → Details

📍 Richmond Hill Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park · SAT Jun 6 · 9 AM – 2 PM · 💰 Free (registration required)

A morning community walk plus on-site activities at Richmond Green. Outdoor, accessible. → Register

📍 Vaughan McMichael Canadian Art Collection · SUN Jun 7 · 1:30 – 3:30 PM · 💰 $20/child (ages 7+)

Hands-on art and nature program for autistic children and siblings (ages 7+), with a Family Pass to the gallery included. → Details

📍 Toronto Ripley's Aquarium · SUN Jun 7 · 9 AM – 12 PM

The aquarium opens an extra-quiet morning with lowered sound, dimmed lights and extra staff support. → Tickets

🌲 Three Sisters Village PA Day at Emerald Hill · Emeraldhill Farm, Alliston · Fri Jun 5 (PA Day) · 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Ages 6 to 13 · Outdoor forest-and-nature PA Day camp on a working farm. → Details

🌾 A Day on the Farm at Sheldon Creek Dairy · Beeton · Sat Jun 20 · 10 AM · A small dairy farm open day with animals and the milking parlour. → Details

🐾 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) → Check details

Wish you a calm weekend with cold drinks in hand. 🍹

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See you next week,

Stella

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