East End Family Explorer 🧭 November 3-9
The candy may be gone, but the fun definitely isn’t! November kicks off with a week packed full of family-friendly activities, learning, and connection across the East End.
From cozy storytimes and creative crafts to movement, mindfulness, and cultural programming, there’s something for every age (and every energy level - we see you, parents who stayed up late watching Game 7).
As always, you can see the full calendar here and submit events here. See you next week!
EAST END MOM FRIENDS
☕ Downtown Coffee Break
Tues Nov 4 | 10:30-11:15am | Maman
Join Marce B and other parents from the Workin' Moms chat in the financial district for a coffee break at Maman in the First Canadian Place food court.
🍻 Tots & Taps: Black Lab
Fri Nov 7 | 12-3pm | Black Lab 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.
❄️ Playgroups start this week
It’s tiiiime! (No, not you Mariah Carey. Not yet.) November-December playgroups start this week. Please make sure you’ve joined the new Nov-Dec Playgroups WhatsApp community and requested to join your group’s chat - your Team Captain will share your weekly schedule there.
Select playgroups with spots left are now on sale. You can also join a second+ playgroup for 25% off using the code DOUBLE25.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
✝️ Busy Bees Drop-In | St Aidan’s in the Beach
Thursdays | 10-11:30am
🐴 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair | Exhibition Place
Nov 7-16
Farmers markets 🥕
Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market | Sat 8am-1pm
Allen Gardens Farmers’ Market | Sat 10am-2pm
Leslieville Farmers’ Market | Sun 9am-2pm (now indoors)
EARLYON CHILD & FAMILY CENTRES (0-6y)
Beyond circle time highlights
🤗 Positive Parenting Workshop | Access Alliance
Mon Nov 3 | 9:15-11:15am
📚 Family Storytelling Circle Time | Parent Resources
Mon Nov 3 | 11am-12pm
📚 Family Literacy Drop-in | EYET Cosburn
Tuesdays | 1-4pm | Free book!
🪶 Indigenous Language Program | EYET Sackville
Tues Nov 4 | 9:30-10:30am
🧘🏽 Yoga for Moms | Access Alliance
Tues Nov 4 | 1:30-2:30pm
📚 Reading Club | Parent Resources
Wednesdays | 3:30-4:30pm | 3y+
🍎 Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters | South Riverdale
Wed Nov 5 | 10-11am
🌊 Swimming | West Scarborough
Thursdays | 10-11am
🧘 Yoga w/ Miriam | EYET Sackville
Thurs Nov 6 | 10:45-11:45am
You can find many more EarlyON activities on our full calendar.
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family-friendly activities
🚒 Toronto Fire Services Visit | Danforth/Coxwell
Mon Nov 3 | 10:30-11:00am
🔍 Explore Time | Jones
Mon Nov 3 | 3:30-4pm
🖍️ Family Colouring Hour | St Lawrence
Tues Nov 4 | 4-6pm
📚 Family Time | Riverdale
Tues Nov 4 | 11-11:30am
🪶 Indigenous Language Program | Riverdale
Weds Nov 5 | 10-10:45am
🧚 Fall Fairies Story & Craft | Gerrard/Ashdale
Weds Nov 5 | 4-4:40pm
🇫🇷 La Maison Des Bébés | Danforth/Coxwell
Thursdays | 10-11:30am
🤖 Robotics Club | Parliament
Fri Nov 7 | 4-5pm
🍿 Family Movies | Cliffcrest
Sat Nov 8 | 11am-1pm
👷 Build with Magnetic Tiles & Straws | Parliament
Sat Nov 8 | 2-3pm
📚 Sensory Storytime Social for Neurodivergent Children | S. Walter Stewart
Sat Nov 8 | 1-2:15pm
🎨 Sunday Crafternoon | Jones
Sundays | 12-4:30pm
🧪 STEM Sundays | S. Walter Stewart
Sundays | 3-3:30pm | 6-12y
You can find many more Toronto Public Library activities on our full calendar.
PARTNERSHIP: HUDSON SINCLAIR LLP
⚖️ Affordable legal support
We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Hudson Sinclair LLP, a Toronto-based, woman-led labour and employment law firm with a long history of providing working moms with affordable access to legal support at a vulnerable time.
Contact Hudson Sinclair and mention EEMF for:
Free legal consults for individuals who’ve been terminated during maternity leave or within six months of returning to work.
Discounted consults for other employment-related issues at a flat rate of $200 + HST, which includes 45 minutes for document review and a Zoom meeting.
