Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures who are part of the EEMF community!

Did you know there’s a Dad Friends chat? Join here or send the link to a dad/father figure who needs to find his dad friends.

EAST END MOM FRIENDS

Playgroup listings: Now with maps

July-August playgroup listings have been updated to include maps of meetup locations and schedule outlines (subject to change). Find your summer playgroup now!

BROWSE PLAYGROUPS

ICYMI: Monday park hangs

📍 Withrow Park | 12-3pm | Chat
📍 Topham Park | 12-3pm | Chat
📍 Cassels Park | 12-3pm | Chat

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

Tots & Taps

Fri Jun 20 | 12-3pm | Beaches Brewing

Tots & Taps is a casual meetup for parents and their tiny humans. No reservation or tickets necessary, just come by and enjoy some delicious brews while you connect with other families over a pint. Non-alcoholic beverage options are also available. All caregivers welcome!

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Music In Kew: Free Demo Classes with Ned Gordon
Wed Jun 18 | 10am, 11am, 12:30pm | 0-4y | Kew Gardens

East End Kids Pride Art Exhibition
Wed Jun 18-Sun Jun 22 | St. Matthew’s Clubhouse

Secord’s Annual Fun Fair
Thurs Jun 19 | 5-8pm | Secord Elementary

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Beaches Sandbox
Sat Jun 21 | 10am-4:30pm | Beaches Sandbox

Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Open House
Sun Jun 22 | 10am-3pm | 145 Main St

Closet Edit Community Clothing Sale
Sun Jun 22 | 12-4pm | Everett Park

Farmers markets 🥕

CITY OF TORONTO RECREATION

Outdoor water play

Splash pads are now open | Find a splash pad

Most wading pools open on June 27. Hours of operation vary by location. The following east end wading pools will be open early Jun 21-22 12-5pm:

15 outdoor pools are now open evenings and weekends, including the following east end pools:

Other outdoor pools will open June 21 on a partial schedule (weekday evenings 4-8pm and weekends 10am-8pm) and June 27 on a full schedule (10am-8pm every day).

EARLYON CHILD & FAMILY CENTRES

Beyond circle time

🎵 Sound Bath with Baby | Applegrove
Tues Jun 17 | 1-1:30pm

🌳 Outing to Corktown Common | South Riverdale
Wed Jun 18 | 10am-1pm

🎒 Getting Ready for Kindergarten Workshop | Access Alliance
Thurs Jun 19 | 9:15-11:15am

🍎 Family Nutrition Talk w/ TPH Nurse | Parent Resources
Thurs Jun 19 | 10-10:30am

👨🏽‍🍼 Dad’s Day Drop-In | Abiona Centre
Sat Jun 21 | 9am-12pm

TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Programs for kids & families

🕹️ Game Day | Jones
Tues Jun 17 | 3:30-4:30pm | All ages | Drop-in

🐜 Egg Carton Critters | Beaches
Tues Jun 17 | 4-5pm | 6-12y | Drop-in

🪶 Diamond Art Feathers | Danforth/Coxwell
Fri Jun 20 | 3:30-4:30pm | Call to register

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Storytime | Beaches
Sat Jun 21 | 10:30-11am | All ages | Drop-in

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Storytime | Jones
Sat Jun 21 | 11-11:30am | Under 5y | Drop-in

📚 TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party | Taylor Memorial
Sat Jun 21 | 11am-12pm | All ages | Drop-in

🌻 Plant Flowers in the Library Garden | Gerrard/Ashdale
Sat Jun 21 | 12-12:30pm | All ages | Drop-in

☀️ Summer Wonder Launch | Queen/Saulter
Sat Jun 21 | 2-3pm | Drop-in

🏳️‍🌈 Story Time: Mehndi Boy | Leaside
Sat Jun 21 | 2-3pm | All ages | Drop-in

🔨 Build a Wooden Toy Boat | Gerrard/Ashdale
Sat Jun 21 | 2-3pm | 4-10y | Call to register

Enter to win a 1 month fitness pass

Along with All Access Health & Fitness, we’re treating one lucky East End Mom Friend to a 1-month unlimited All Access pass to small group fitness classes! Whether you’re looking to recharge, reconnect, or just have some you time, this is your chance.

🗓️ Giveaway closes June 30th, 2025

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East End Family Explorer 🧭 June 16-22