East End Family Explorer 🧭 June 2-10
And we’re back!
The Explorer had to take a little break while we worked out a few hiccups with our email provider, but we’re finally back with your family-friendly activities available at east end community centres, libraries, EarlyONs, parks, local businesses, and more.
EAST END MOM FRIENDS
Summer Playgroups
Registration for Summer Playgroups is now open! The summer session runs July 7-August 29 and schedules will feature plenty of outdoor activities.
🍦 Itty Bitty Babies (squishy potato stage)
🍦 Senior Babies (sitting/crawling)
🍦 Toddlers & Big Kids (walking/running)
$5 off with code EARLYBIRD until Fri Jun 6 at 11:59pm ET
This week
☕ Downtown Workin’ Parents Coffee Break w/ Marce B
Thurs Jun 5 | 10:30am | Dispatch Coffee (390 Bay St)
🍺 Tots ‘n’ Taps | Black Lab Brewing (818 Eastern Ave)
Fri Jun 6 | 12-3pm | with Meta Sleep
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏽 Birchcliff Social | FIIT Squad (1429 Kingston Rd)
Sat Jun 7 | 12-3pm | RSVP
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest
Sat Jun 7 | 12-6pm | Queen St E btwn DVP and DeGrassi
School fairs
Support our schools! Check out our highlight on Instagram for information about family-friendly school fairs in the east end.
Spring clothing swap
Sun Jun 8 | 10am-12pm | Monarch Park
Farmers markets 🥕
East York Farmers' Market | Tues 8am-2pm
Cabbagetown Farmers Market | Tues 3-7pm
East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market | Thurs 3-7pm
Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market | Sat 8am-1pm
Allen Gardens Farmers’ Market | Sat 10am-2pm
Withrow Park Farmers’ Market | Sat 9am-1pm
Leslieville Farmers’ Market | Sun 9am-2pm
Deeply Rooted Farmers’ Market | Bi-weekly Sun 9am-2pm
Luminato Festival - June 4-22, 2025
Looking for something fun to do with your family on the Fri Jun 6 PA Day? Bring the kids to the delightful family-friendly immersive experience Terceradix Luminarium at Harbourfront Centre.
25% OFF with code L2525OFF (*Valid for Friday, June 6th, 2025)
Free admission for children 25 months and under
As the world celebrates Hans Christian Andersen's legacy 150 years after his passing, HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales brings his life and stories to vibrant life through puppetry, video, and clowning. With a mix of humour and heart, this world premiere brings Andersen's beloved tales to a new generation, celebrating the timeless magic of storytelling and imagination.
Jun 14-15 | Ages 4+ | Sensory Friendly | Tickets & Info
EARLYON CHILD & FAMILY CENTRES
Beyond circle time
🐄 Field Trip to Riverdale Farm | Parent Resources
Thurs Jun 5 | 9:30 am-12:30pm
🍽️ Community Cooking | Abiona Centre
Thurs Jun 5 | 3:30-6pm | Registration required
👨🏻🍼 Dads Drop-In | Family Resource Connection
Tuesdays | 1:30-3pm
Get your tickets now for South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre’s Garden Party Drag Show, sponsored by East End Mom Friends 🏳️🌈
Thurs Jun 19 | 4:30-7pm | $20 adults / $7 kids / Free under 1
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Programs for kids & families
📚 Kids Book Club | Beaches
Tues Jun 3 | 4-5pm
🪶 Indigenous Language Program | Riverdale
Wed Jun 4 | 10-10:45am (Age 0-6y)
🤖 LEGO Club | Jones
Wed Jun 4 | 3:30-5pm
🎨 Father’s Day Craft | Beaches
Thurs Jun 5 | 4-5pm
🏳️🌈 Drag Artist Storytime | Gerrard/Ashdale
Fri Jun 6 | 12-1pm
🐷 Puppet Show: The Three Little Pigs | Dawes Road
Fri Jun 6 | 1:30-2:15pm
🪄 Magic Shows | Queen/Saulter
Sat Jun 7 | 12pm, 1pm, 4pm
🏳️🌈 Drag Queen Storytime | Queen/Saulter
Sat Jun 7 | 2-3pm
Pictured: Tricia, Cassandra, Trish, and Erin from East End Mom Friends, and swag bag contents generously provided by our partners
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Parents’ Night Out event on Thursday at Reid’s Distillery! Special shoutout to Soul Chocolate, Good Neighbour, Genuine Tea, One Last Thing, Everist, ATTITUDE, and Asha Forrester Realtor for providing swag bag goodies and raffle prizes.
