A short school week, a long weekend ahead, and a PA Day Friday that the kids have been counting down to since Tuesday morning. ☀️

This week's scoop has Canada's biggest free comic festival rolling into Toronto with kids' storytimes, two days of the Unionville Festival, a sensory-friendly hour at the Toronto Zoo, plus a treehouse weekend getaway. Let's go.

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PS: See full events on our event page.

Newly found or rare events

📍 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

📍 Toronto Mattamy Athletic Centre (50 Carlton St) · SAT–SUN Jun 6–7 · Sat 9 AM – 5 PM, Sun 10 AM – 5 PM · 💰 Free

The biggest free comics festival in Canada is back. 315+ artists, 30+ publishers, drawing and creation workshops, plus comics storytimes for the little readers. Go early for quieter experience. → Details

📍 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, a dog show, duck race, food and craft vendors, and live music all weekend. → Details

Exclusive offers just for our community.

📍 Vaughan McMichael Canadian Art Collection · SUN Jun 7 & Jun 28· 1:30 – 3:30 PM · 💰 $20/child
Hands-on art and nature program for autistic children and siblings (ages 7+), with a Family Pass to the gallery included. → 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. → Register

📍 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. → Details

📍 Markham Markham Sports Dome · SUN Jun 7 · 10 AM – 4 PM · 💰 $5 (kids under 12 free)
A carnival-themed Pokémon and collectibles show with TCG vendors, retro toys, comics, anime figures, plus carnival games and inflatables. A good spot for trading-card and gaming kids. → Tickets

📍 Vaughan VMC Library · MON Jun 8 · 1 – 2:30 PM · 💰 Free
A drop-in STEAM class in the kitchen for grades 3–8. → Details

📍 Vaughan Public Library Maple branches · SUN Jun 14 · 💰 Free

A St. John Ambulance dog visits the library; kids can read, pet, or just sit nearby for a calm moment → Details

📍 Newmarket York Pride Festival Grounds (200 Doug Duncan Dr) · SAT Jun 13 · 10 AM – 10 PM · 💰 Free
The 26th annual York Pride. The Rainbow Rally Stage is the family zone with kid performances, crafts and games. Note: 30,000+ expected, mega stage gets loud → Details

🚜 Brooks Farms Barnyard Playland · Mount Albert / East Gwillimbury · 10 acres of family-run farm with barnyard animals, play areas, a bakery cafe, and pre-picked or pick-your-own produce. → Details

🌲 Hårtwood by FORT Treehouse Co. · Haliburton Highlands · About 2.5 hours north. Three boutique treehouses bordering a 500-acre nature reserve, design-led. Treehouse 001 is the family one (avoid The Baltic — adult-only). → Details

🏕️ Bissell's Hideaway Resort · Niagara Region · A family-friendly Niagara resort with a giant waterslide, massive pool, splash pad, mini golf, paddle boats, fishing, playgrounds, camping and glamping. Filed away for summer day-trip or long-weekend planning.

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

🦁 Toronto Zoo Sensory Friendly Early Admission: Every Sat–Sun 9 – 9:30 AM through Sep 7 → Check details

📖 Paws to Read at Aurora Public Library: Wed 6 – 7 PM, read aloud to a therapy dog (grades 1–4, free)→ Check details

Wish you a calm “long weekend” with cold drinks in hand. ☺️

Check out our event page to see more events and our summer camp guide.

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

See you next week,

Stella

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