East End Family Explorer 🧭 October 13-19
We’re giving thanks to all of you for being part of this community. They say it takes a village to raise children and we appreciate you participating in this little parenting village we’re working so hard to create.
A heads up that many regular programs are closed on Sunday and Monday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
As always, you can see the full calendar here and submit events here. See you next week!
EAST END MOM FRIENDS
🍻 Tots & Taps at Red Tape
Fri Oct 17 | 12-3pm | Red Tape Brewery
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.
❄️ Nov-Dec Playgroups sign up
More than a dozen playgroups are already sold out! But we have spots still available in Leslieville, Riverdale, Gerrard East, O’Connor-Parkview, Beaches, Upper Beaches, East Danforth, and Birchcliff.
We also have a playgroup just for Dads and Weekenders for the whole family.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
✝️ Busy Bees Drop-In | St. Aidan’s in the Beach
Thursdays | 10-11:30am
🍿 Movies for Mommies | Cineplex Beaches
Thurs Oct 16 | Doors 12pm / Movie 1pm | Halloween photo minis
🪔 Diwali Mela Festival of Lights | Gerrard India Bazaar
Sat Oct 18 | 6-10pm
🌳 Family Wander | Evergreen Brick Works
Sun Oct 19 | 10-11am | Registration required
🎃 Birch Cliff Pumpkin Drive | Legion Branch 13
Sun Oct 19 | 10am-1pm
🎃 Family Pumpkin Painting | Artiful Gallery
Sun Oct 19 | 10:30am-12pm | Register
Farmers markets 🥕
East York Farmers' Market | Tues 8am-2pm
Cabbagetown Farmers Market | Tues 3-7pm
Underpass Market | Thurs 4-7:30pm (last week)
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
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: COSMETIC DERMATOLOGIST
💉 25% off first-time treatments
Carlton Cosmetic Clinic (located in Cabbagetown at Carlton and Parliament) is providing dermal fillers and neurotoxin injections (e.g. Botox) by cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Roxana Mititelu (Lucas and Clara's mom).
We are happy to share a 25% off code for first-time treatments for East End Mom Friends.
Please check out the booking link here and make sure to mention the code "EEMF" when booking your treatment.
EARLYON CHILD & FAMILY CENTRES (0-6y)
Beyond circle time highlights
EarlyON programs are closed Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
🍳 Young Parents Breakfast Club | Abiona Centre
Weekdays | 7:30-9am | Parents 13-29y | Register
💡 Access Ontario Autism Program | Birchmount
Tues Oct 14 | 9-11am
🩺 TPH Nurse Visit | Abiona Centre
Tues Oct 14 | 9am-12pm
📚 Family Literacy Drop-in Program | EYET Cosburn
Tuesdays | 1-4pm | Free book!
📚 Library Circle | South Riverdale
Tues Oct 14 | 3:30-5:30pm
🧘 Yoga | EYET Cosburn
Wed Oct 15 | 9:30-10:30am
🤟🏼 Baby Sign Language Circle Time | Parent Resources
Wed Oct 15 | 11am
💃 Kinisi Kids Dance Workshop | South Riverdale
Wed Oct 15 | 1:30-2:30pm | Register
📚 Reading Club | Parent Resources
Wednesdays | 3:30-4:30pm | 3y+
🦺 Safety Workshop | Access Alliance
Thurs Oct 16 | 9:15-11:15am | Register
🧘 Yoga | EYET Sackville
Thurs Oct 16 | 10:45-11:45am
🍎 Nutrition Talks w/ Dietitian | Parent Resources
Thurs Oct 16 | 11am-12pm
🩺 TPH Nurse Visit | South Riverdale
Thurs Oct 16 | 11am-12pm
You can find many more EarlyON activities on our full calendar.
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family-friendly activities
All library branches will be closed on Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
👪 EarlyON Family Resource Program | Parliament Street
Tues Oct 14 | 1-3pm | 0-6y
🎃 Halloween Craft | Parliament Street
Tues Oct 14 | 4-5pm
🇫🇷 La Maison Des Bébés | Danforth/Coxwell
Thursdays | 10-11:30am
🎃 Paper Strips Pumpkin Craft | Jones
Thurs Oct 16 | 3:30-4:30pm
🎃 Pumpkin Painting | Danforth/Coxwell
Fri Oct 17 | 3:30-4:30pm | Register
🍿 Saturday Afternoon Family Movie | Thorncliffe
Sat Oct 18 | 2-4pm | Shark Tale (PG)
🍿 Saturday Movie | Danforth/Coxwell
Sat Oct 18 | 2-4pm | How To Train Your Dragon (PG)
🍁 Autumn Craft | Pape/Danforth
Sat Oct 18 | 2-3:30pm | 4y+
🎃 Decorate a Mini Pumpkin | Riverdale
Sat Oct 18 | 2-3:30pm | 4y+
🦖 Hands-On Introduction to Fossils | Riverdale
Sun Oct 19 | 2-3:30pm | 6y
🧪 STEM Sundays | S. Walter Stewart
Sundays | 3-3:30pm | 6-12y
You can find many more Toronto Public Library activities on our full calendar.
