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Cabin fever is real with PA days and the long weekend coming up. This week's scoop: quiet museum hours, interactive theater, sensory-friendly programs, and plan-ahead picks for Family Day weekend.

Looking for everyday spots? We've built a directory of sensory-friendly places for haircuts, dentists, indoor play and more.

Note: Details can change, confirm on the official link before you go.

This weekend

🐶 Paws for Stories (Therapy Dog Reading)

When: Saturday, February 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Burlington Public Library (Brant Hills), 2255 Brant St.
Kids can read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Great for anxious readers and confidence-building.

💰 Free 🔗 More Info

⛸️ Sensory Skate

When: Saturday, February 7 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Mountainside Community Centre, 2205 Mt Forest Dr, Burlington

A calmer skate time with reduced lighting/noise for a more relaxed environment.

💰 Paid (registration required) 🔗 More Info

🎨 Handmade Valentine Sensory Workshop

When: Sunday, February 8, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
Where: 2861 Sherwood Heights Dr, Oakville
A therapeutic, tactile art session where you’ll hand-mix "Paper-Stone" clay from paper, flour, and glue. An "earthy" experience focuses on the squishy, satisfying process of building 3D textures and abstract flows.

💰 Paid ($55) 🔗 More Info

🧑‍🍳 Parent & Child: Snack Academy

When: Sunday, February 8, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
Where: 2861 Sherwood Heights Dr, Oakville
A therapeutic, tactile art session where you’ll hand-mix "Paper-Stone" clay from paper, flour, and glue. An "earthy" experience focuses on the squishy, satisfying process of building 3D textures and abstract flows.

💰 Paid ($40) 🔗 More Info

Upcoming Week

🖼️ Quiet Hour at the Dundas Museum

When: Thursday, Feb 12 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Dundas Museum & Archives, 139 Park St. West, Dundas

Reduced lighting and noise specifically for those who need a calmer environment, without classes, tours, or other groups in the galleries.

💰 Paid 🔗 More Info

🏊 Sensory-Friendly Swim

When: Thursday, Feb 12 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds

A designated swim time intended to be quieter and more comfortable.

💰 Paid (registration required) 🔗 More Info

😌 Sensory Hour Family Drop-In

When: Friday, Feb 13, 2026 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Barton Branch, Hamilton Public Library, 571 Barton St E

A relaxed, sensory-friendly environment for school-age kids (ages 6–12) to have fun while families connect. "Drop-in" style.

💰 Free (Drop-in) | 🔗 More Info

Upcoming This Month

☕ Caregiver Café

Thursday, February 12 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

📍 2125 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON, L6L 5L7

A relaxed meetup to connect with other caregivers.

💰 Free (registration required) 🔗 More info

A bit Further Out

🌳 Tree: An Interactive Experience

When: Saturday, February 14 - Sunday, February 22 (check “More info”)
Where: Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front Street East, Toronto

A multi-sensory production with soft lights and gentle melodies designed for young explorers to engage with performers one-on-one.

💰 Paid 🔗 More Info

⚙️ Quiet Morning Tour: Steam Museum

When: Saturday, February 28 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton

Experience the museum at your own pace with hands-on activities and significantly reduced noise. This session is specifically designed for visitors sensitive to loud sounds or sudden movements and includes a designated “Chill Out Zone” if a break is needed.

💰 Paid 🔗 More Info

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See you next week,

Stella

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