Welcome back! The calendar is filling up again as programs return to their regular rhythm. Highlights include the first Tots & Taps of the year at Black Lab Brewing, Movies for Mommies at Cineplex Beaches, and a full slate of EarlyON and Toronto Public Library drop-ins and activities. January–February playgroups also kick off this week.

A gentle transition back to routine as the holidays wind down, with a lighter-than-usual calendar picking back up. Highlights include a Noon Year's Eve Bash at the Toronto Zoo, Harbourfront's KidsSpark, and festive drop-ins at Toronto Public Library branches. A handful of EarlyON Centres are open this week, with most others returning in the new year.

A quieter week on the calendar as programs wind down for the holidays, with a handful of festive drop-ins and crafts at Toronto Public Library branches to keep routines gentle and fun. EarlyON Centres have widespread closures — worth checking before heading out. EEMF also shares a Boxing Week sale on January playgroups, and celebrates an incredible community response to this month's diaper drives.

The city is leaning hard into holiday magic this week, and honestly, it’s nailing the assignment. Whether you're wandering the twinkle-lit lanes of the Distillery Winter Village, catching the playful art installations along Riverside’s Window Wonderland, or popping into one of the many markets sprouting up like festive mushrooms, there’s no shortage of places to get your seasonal sparkle fix.

The holiday season is showing off in the best way this week. Whether you're soaking up the charm of the Distillery Winter Village, wandering the whimsical displays along Riverside’s Window Wonderland, or hopping between the many holiday markets popping up across the neighbourhoods, there’s no shortage of places to explore.

The East End is buzzing this week, and the holiday magic is rolling in. Stroll the Distillery Winter Village, catch the Riverside Window Wonderland, or explore festive markets from St. Lawrence Market to Beach United Church. Santa’s popping up all over too, with tree lightings, photo-ops, and neighbourhood celebrations.

This week blends everyday family favourites—drop-ins, literacy programs, yoga, LEGO, robotics, and coding—with early holiday cheer, including tree lightings, window displays, and artisan markets. There are also special outings (ROM and Ripley’s Aquarium), City of Toronto winter recreation prep, and plenty of library and EarlyON programming to keep kids busy and parents connected.

Holiday season vibes arrive in the East End with tree lightings, Leslieville Wanderlust, and the Beaches Santa Claus Parade, plus Remembrance Day ceremonies across the community. Families can also enjoy EarlyON workshops, library LEGO, tech, and storytime programs, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and a full lineup of PA Day activities to round out the week.

November starts strong with playgroups kicking off, Tots & Taps at Black Lab, and a full week of cozy, creative, and active programming for families. Highlights include EarlyON workshops, yoga, and storytelling, library crafts and STEM activities, plus the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and ongoing farmers markets—with added support through an EEMF legal partnership.

Halloween wraps up with costume parties, trick-or-treat events, and pumpkin parades across the east end, followed by festivals and family fun to kick off November. This week also includes a 10% playgroup sale, EarlyON and library Halloween activities, plus exclusive discounts on legal support and holiday mini photo sessions.