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 GTA’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 full events on our event page.

Newly found or rare events

📍 19 sites across Richmond Hill · 🕐 Sat May 9 · 10 AM – 4 PM · 💰 Free

A full city-wide open house: heritage homes, artist studios, a honey and mead farm, a Hindu temple, churches, a pottery guild, the Observatory (pre-register!), and more. → Details + site map

📍 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex
🕐 Sun May 10 · 1:30–2:30 PM · 💰 Low cost

No music, fewer swimmers, calmer environment. A dedicated sensory-friendly swim time. → Details

📍 Kortright Centre for Conservation, Woodbridge
🕐 Sun May 10 · 10 AM – 2 PM · 💰 $8.40–$16

Trail walks, clay creatures, wildflower seed balls to take home, and a natural playspace. → Register

Exclusive offers just for our community.

An award-winning camp with dedicated support. → View details

📍 Downsview Park, Toronto · 🕐 Sun May 10 · 2–3:30 PM · 💰 Free Guided birding walk. Quiet, nature-paced, beginner-friendly. → Details

📍 Eataly Sherway Gardens, Toronto · 🕐 Sun May 10 · 💰 $43

Cookie decorating class, 1 adult + 1 child. Hands-on → Details

📍 Markham Village Branch Library · 🕐 Sat May 9 · 💰 Free

Guided nature walk starting from the library, family-friendly, outdoor. → Details

📍 Cold Creek Conservation Area, Nobleton
🕐 Tue May 12 · 2–3:30 PM · 💰 Free (EarlyON)

Outdoor scavenger hunt matching colours in nature. → Details

📍 Lionel's Farm, Stouffville · 🕐 Sat & Sun 10 AM -3 PM· 💰 $7/pp

Sheep, alpacas, deer, and bunnies, pre-book a 1-hour time slot. → Book a slot

📍 David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill
🕐 Fri May 15 · 9:30–11:30 PM · 💰 $17-$19

It's a New Moon, the darkest skies of the month. Telescope viewing, constellation tours, and indoor exhibits. Late night but genuinely magical for kids who love space. → Details

📍 Aurora Public Library · 🕐 Wed May 13 · 6–7 PM · 💰 Free

Kids grades 1–4 read to a therapy dog. Quiet, registration required → Register

📍 Maple Library / Pleasant Ridge Library, Vaughan
🕐 Tue May 12 · 6-7 PM 💰 Free

Kids play Minecraft together at the library. → Details

📍 Kerry's Place Autism Services · 🕐 Wed May 14 · 💰 $60

Free Q&A session with an occupational therapist. A chance to ask questions without a formal intake process. → 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

📍 Various Toronto venues · 🕐 Through May 17 · 💰 $10

Theatre festival designed for ages 0–6. Intimate, immersive performances in small venues. Short shows (30–45 min). → Details

📍 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

🐾 Sensory Social at Vaughan libraries Note: This program will resume from June 3rd

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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