East End Family Explorer ๐ October 27-November 3
Spooky season is in full swing, and the East End is buzzing with Halloween excitement! From costume parties and trick-or-treating to haunted crafts and festive markets, thereโs something happening for every little ghoul and goblin this week. Once the pumpkins start to flicker out, thereโs still plenty to look forward to in first weekend of November.
Keep scrolling for exclusive discounts on playgroups, legal support, and holiday mini photoshoots too.
As always, you can see the full calendar here and submit events here. See you next week!
EAST END MOM FRIENDS: HALLOWEEN SALE
๐ป 10% off Nov-Dec playgroups
The November-December playgroup session starts November 4! All treats, no tricks. Use discount code SPOOKY at checkout for 10% off the remaining spots in OโConnor-Parkview, Gerrard East, Birchcliff, Leslieville, Riverdale, and more!
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Haunted Garden Walk | Rosetta McClain Gardens
Daily until Fri Oct 31 | 10am-9pm
๐ฝ๏ธ Community Dinner | 1470 Gerrard St. E
Mon Oct 27 | 5-6pm
โ๏ธ Busy Bees Drop-In | St Aidanโs in the Beach
Thursdays | 10-11:30am
๐ฟ Movies for Mommies | Cineplex Beaches
Thurs Oct 30 | Doors 12pm/Movie 1pm
๐บ Good Mourning Festival | Evergreen Brickworks
Sat Nov 1-Sun Nov 2 | 10am-5pm
๐ช Festival of Lights & Lanterns | Warden Woods Community Centre
Sat Nov 1 | 10am-1pm
๐ Pumpkin Parades | Parks all over the east end
Sat Nov 1 | 6-8pm | Map
๐ Harvest Festival | East Toronto Coffee Co
Sun Nov 2 | 10am-2pm
Farmers markets ๐ฅ
East York Farmers' Market | Tues 8am-2pm (last week!)
Cabbagetown Farmers Market | Tues 3-7pm (last week!)
Evergreenโs Saturday Farmers Market | Sat 8am-1pm
Allen Gardens Farmersโ Market | Sat 10am-2pm
Leslieville Farmersโ Market | Sun 9am-2pm
๐ Happening on Halloween
๐ Halloween Costume Day | EYET Cosburn
8:30-11:30am
๐ป Wear Your Halloween Costume| EYET Danforth
8:30-11:30am
๐ง BOO BASH! | Abiona
9am-12pm
๐ง Children Dress-Up Fun | Parent Resources
9am-1:30pm
๐ฆ Spooky Party | Bok Play Cafe
10am-12pm + 1-3pm | Tickets
๐ง Halloween Party (0-6 yrs) | WSNCC
11am-2pm | Register
๐งโโ๏ธ Costume Party! | Abiona
1-4pm
๐ป Costume Party | Access Alliance
2:30-4:30pm
๐ป Ghost Hunt | Danforth/Coxwell
3:30-4:30pm
๐ป Halloween Spooktacular | Parliament
4-5pm | Register
๐ Halloween Event | Gerrard Square
4-7pm
๐ฌ Trick-or-Treat Warm-Up Party | Eglinton Square
4-6pm
๐ซ Kids Halloween Night | Artiful Gallery
5:30-7pm
NEW PARTNERSHIP: HUDSON SINCLAIR LLP
โ๏ธ Affordable legal support
Weโre 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 whoโve 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.
EARLYON CHILD & FAMILY CENTRES (0-6y)
Beyond circle time highlights
๐ฉบ Public Health Nurse Visit | Applegrove
Mon Oct 27 | 10-11am
๐โโก๏ธ Fine Motor Skills Workshop | Birchmount
Tues Oct 28 | 10-11am
๐ Family Literacy Drop-in | EYET Cosburn
Tuesdays | 1-4pm | Free book!
๐ณ Greenwood Park Outdoor Program | Parent Resources
Tues Oct 28 | 10:30-11:30am
๐ Reading Club | Parent Resources
Wednesdays | 3:30-4:30pm | 3y+
๐ Halloween Costume Day | EYET Cosburn
Wed Oct 29 | 8:30am-4pm
๐ง Halloween Costume Party | Birchmount
Wed Oct 29 | 9:30-11am
๐ชถ Visit with Carly (NCCT) | Abiona
Thurs Oct 30 | 9am-12pm
You can find many more EarlyON activities on our full calendar.
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family-friendly activities
๐ Spooky Crafts for Toddlers | Danforth/Coxwell
Mon Oct 27 | 10:30-11:30am
๐ Craft-o-Ween | Beaches
Mon Oct 27 - Thurs Oct 30 | 4-5pm
๐ฆฎ Therapy Dog Visits | S. Walter Stewart
Mon Oct 27 | 4-5pm | Registration Required
๐ช Afrikan Drumming Workshop | Jones
Tues Oct 28 | 3:30-4:30pm
๐ป Howl o' Ween Party! | Queen/Saulter
Tues Oct 28 | 3:30-5:30pm
๐ซ๐ท La Maison Des Bรฉbรฉs | Danforth/Coxwell
Thursdays | 10-11:30am
๐ฆ Hands on Exotics: Safari Adventure | Jones
Sat Nov 1 | 11am-12pm
๐ Day of the Dead Magnet Making | Riverdale
Sat Nov 1 | 2-3pm
๐จ Sunday Crafternoon | Jones
Sundays | 12-4:30pm
๐งช STEM Sundays | S. Walter Stewart
Sundays | 3-3:30pm | 6-12y
You can find many more Toronto Public Library activities on our full calendar.
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: HOLIDAY FAMILY PHOTOS
๐ท $25 off holiday minis photoshoot
Book your holiday mini photo session with EEMF family photographer Noel Del Sol by November 1st using code HOLIDAY25 for $25 off!
Sat Nov 22 | 8:20-10am
Aeri Loft | 12 Cranfield Rd