Mother's Day weekend is here! To the moms who never sit down, who carry everything in that bag, and who somehow make every outing work, Happy Mother’s (Super Hero) Day! In this week's Scoop: puppy yoga, Mom-rides-free vintage trains, try rugby for free, birding walks, and a new independence program for teens.

We also visited Playful Strides this week, one of Halton's longest-running pediatric OT and physio clinics, and filmed a full inside tour of their space. Catch up here. Want us to film another place? Simply hit reply with the name of the place and we'll go visit them. 🎥

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PS: See all events on our event page.

Newly found or rare events

📍 Yogatastic 4 Kids, 3061 Walkers , Burlington
🕐 Sun May 10 · 12:30 – 1:30 PM· 💰 $20

Slow down, breathe, and cuddle actual puppies with your kid. Gentle yoga format, beginner friendly. → Book a session

📍 Halton County Radial Railway Museum, Milton
🕐 Sun May 10 · 💰 Mom rides free with child admission

Vintage streetcar rides through the countryside. Open-air cars, short ride, easy to leave when you're done. → Details

📍 Mountsberg Conservation Area, Campbellville
🕐 Sun May 10 · 10 AM – 4 PM · 💰 Gate fee (~$10)

Baby animals, wagon rides, and spring trails. A gentle outdoor Mother's Day with space to roam. → Plan your visit

📍 Flowscape Studio, Burlington
🕐 Sun May 10 · 💰 Ticketed

Creative Mother's Day craft workshop. Small group, hands-on, ages 5+. → Details

See full list of perks on our perks page

📣 Oakwood Academy is looking for participate ages 16–25 to join a Community Connections Program, small-group, building independence skills like transit, budgeting, social skills, and pre-employment readiness. → Email [email protected] for details

📍 Pine Glen Soccer Centre, Oakville · 🕐 Sat May 9, 9 AM · 💰 Free

No experience needed, just show up. Outdoor, non-competitive, coaches are used to working with beginners. A good way to try a new sport. → Details

📍 Milton Public Library Main Branch · 🕐 Sat May 9, 2–4 PM · 💰 Free Ages 11–17. Interactive booths, resources, and community connections. A low-pressure way for teens to explore mental health supports. → Details

📍 Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
🕐 Sat May 9, 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM · 💰 $39.55

A behind-the-scenes tour of the museum's collection, the stuff that doesn't usually make it to the gallery floor. A good pick for curious kids who like knowing what's "behind the curtain." → Details

📍 Arboretum Nature Centre, Burlington
🕐 Sun May 10, 8:30 - 10:30 AM· 💰 $40

Guided birding walk through the Arboretum, great for kids who love spotting and identifying. Binoculars helpful but not required. → Details

📍 Sherwood Branch, Milton Public Library
🕐 Tue May 12 · 1:30–2:15 PM · 💰 Free · Ages 3 - 5
Inclusive storytime built for sensory-sensitive kids ages 3–5. Visual schedule, sensory toys, small group, scent-free. → Register

📍 Milton Public Library, 1010 Main St East
🕐 Thu May 14 · 5:30–7 PM · 💰 Free (registration required)

A space for caregivers of kids with autism to connect over coffee while autism therapists hang out with your children. → Register

📍 Sixteen Mile Branch, Oakville · 🕐 Wed May 14 · 💰 Free

Free library program (3 weekly sessions) preparing kids for school entry. → Details

📍 Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Burlington
🕐 Weekdays 3-4 PM· 💰 $10 per person + gate fees.

Walk from the lake to a reconstructed 15th-century Haudenosaunee longhouse village. Self-paced, guided interpretation available. → Details

📍 Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
🕐 Open daily · 💰 $10 unlimited

Indoor play with climbing, building, and imaginative play zones. $10 for unlimited time, good week day options. → Details

📍 Toronto Zoo · 🕐 Sat May 16 · 9–9:30 AM
💰 50% off disability, support worker free

Exclusive 30-minute early entry before general admission. Reduced crowds, calmer start. → Get tickets

📍 Murphy's Farm, Alliston · 🕐 Tue May 19 · 4–7 PM · 💰 Free

Private tulip field for children with disabilities. Each child gets a free bouquet. A genuinely beautiful, inclusive outing. → Details

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: Wed 6:30–7:30 PM @ Alton Branch, Burlington Public Library (free) Learn more →

🏛️ Quiet Hour at the Dundas Museum: Thur 9-10 AM, dedicated sensory hour, no tours, no groups Check details →

Happy Mother's Day to the mamas, the grandmas, the aunties, the step-moms, and the women doing the invisible load every single day! 🫶

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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