I can’t wait to share all the events I found with you this week (it’s a lot)! Maple Season kicks off this weekend atand a trampoline park with a dedicated sensory session. two locations, there's a sensory-friendly museum morning, a sensory SpongeBob screening,

Scroll to the bottom for some free and discounted offers from local businesses just for Sensory Scoop families.

March Break is only 2 weeks away. I’ll be sending a Last-Minute March Break Planning Guide this Sunday with camps, programs, and exclusive offers to help you lock it in. Stay tuned!

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

When: March 1 Sunday and all weekends in March, 09:30 AM - 3 PM
Where: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville
Outdoor, self-paced, farm animals, wagon rides and maple syrup.
Arrive early for smallest crowds.
💰 $18/car → Book your vehicle permit

When: February 28 Saturday 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site
Quieter atmosphere, designed specifically for low noises or sudden movements.
💰 free to $10.5 → See details

When: March 3 Tuesday 2 PM- 9 PM
Where: 1550 Upper James St, Hamilton
Music turned down, sensory-friendly, one caregiver jumps free.
💰 $8 (plus $3.5 for the grip socks) → See details

When: February 28 Saturday, 2 PM – 3 PM
Where: Joseph Brant Museum, Burlington
Picture-based coding to build a game. Small group, structured.
💰 $30 (registration required) → Register

When: March 1 Sunday, 3 PM (weekly)
Where: St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School, Oakville
Shorter liturgy with minimal sensory stimuli.
💰 Free → Event Page

When: March 1 Sunday, 1:30 PM
Where: The Westdale Theatre, Hamilton
Lights up, sound down, no previews.
💰 $9.25 → Get tickets

When: March 1 Sunday, 9 AM
Where: Ripley's Aquarium, Toronto
Increased lighting, no music, and a quiet room for breaks.
💰 Standard admission → Get tickets

When: February 28, Saturday & March 1 Sunday, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: Mountsberg Conservation Area, Campbellville
Self-guided sugar bush, Sugar Rangers challenge, animal barn, raptor centre, pancakes. Generally less crowded.
💰 free to $13.75 → Get tickets

These run every week - see full list on our events page

🛼 Sensory Skate: Sat 1 PM @ Mountainside, Burlington | Sat 6:30 PM @ Sixteen Mile, Oakville ($0-$3.40)
🏊 Sensory Swim — Sat 4 PM @ Tansley Woods, Burlington | Sat 4 PM ($0-$3.40) | Sat 3 PM @ Milton Leisure Centre | Thu 2 PM @ Oakville Trafalgar ($0 – $3.40)
🐾 Paws for Stories — Sat 2 PM @ BPL Brant Hills, Burlington (free)

When: March 3 Tuesday, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Art Gallery of Hamilton (Creative Lab), Hamilton
Drop-in storytime in a quiet gallery setting. Art + stories in a naturally calm space.
💰 Free (drop-in) → View details

When: Multiple dates this week (various branches)
Where: OPL branches across Oakville
Clearview Magna-Tiles, KEVA Planks, LEGO, Dash Robots. Ages 5–8. Caregiver stays. Tickets are handed out 15 min before start.
💰 Free (ticketed) → Check schedule

When: March 7 Saturday, 2 PM – 3 PM
Where: Joseph Brant Museum, Burlington
Hands-on intro to how AI works. Small group, age 8-12.
💰 $30 (registration required) → Register

🌿 Royal Botanical Gardens — Spring Gardens

When: Weekends starting March 7
Where: RBG, Burlington
Indoor gardens with early spring blossoms. Quiet, spacious, self-paced. Naturally calm.
💰 Standard admission → Plan your visit

These local businesses accommodate sensory-sensitive kids and they've put together offers just for our community!

📚 Viz Tutoring — FREE First Session
Online tutoring of all subjects with flexible, one-on-one support.
💰 FREE first session → Sign up and mentioning Sensory Scoop

🫶 My Place Learning Centre — FREE Trial Social Skills Group Saturday social skills group for new families. Small groups (4–5 kids, grades 2–4). No waitlist. Milton
💰 FREE first session → View details

🏊 Marina Swim School — 10% Off Adapted Lessons
Private, 1:1 adapted swim lessons. Inside LA Fitness, Burlington
💰 10% off mention "Sensory Scoop" when you book → View details

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See you next week,

Stella

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