Kreepy Kortright
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4H4Z2, Canada
Celebrate the Halloween spirit with spooky activities at Kortright. Discover a haunted house, a frightening forest walk, Halloween activities, bonfire and more. Fun for children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note this is an outdoor event, come dressed for the weather. Advance tickets required.
Cost: Child $8.10 + HST, Adult $15.40 + HST, Senior $8.20, 3 and Under: Free
Date:

Friday October 17, 2025
Saturday October 18, 2025
Sunday October 19, 2025
Thursday October 23, 2025
Friday October 24, 2025
Saturday October 25, 2025
Sunday October 26, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

The Diane Kashin Family Adventure Walk in the Forest
2025-11-02 00:00 - 15:00 | Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4H4Z2, Canada
Join us for the Fall Diane Kashin Family Adventure Walk
Bring your family to connect with nature and other families through hands on, get-messy activities!
Enjoy the beauty of Kortright Centre for Conservation in the fall. Build a shelter, make a gift for the birds, listen to stories by the fire, or just explore the trails with your family.
All for $10.00 per car!

Parenting is Heartwork Conference
2025-11-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Maple Downs Golf and Country Club, 11101 Dufferin St,, ON L6A 1S2, Maple, Ontario, L6A 1S2, Canada
The Child and Family Collaborative, in collaboration with EarlyON Child and Family Centres in York Region, will be offering its annual parenting conference, Parenting Is Heart Work this November. This free, in-person conference, is for families with babies 0-12 months old.
The Parenting is Heart Work Conference aims to:
• Celebrate parents’ expertise
• Strengthen parents’ connection and engagement with their child
• Support their child’s learning and healthy development
• Connect parents to family services in the community
Join us for a day of support and inspiration as we focus on practical self-care for families. Together, we’ll reframe self-care to make it simple, accessible and meaningful while caring for your baby. With expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and tailored resources, this conference will uplift, celebrate, and equip you for the heart work of parenting.
This fun and interactive conference is designed for parents and babies to attend and participate in-person together and includes:
*Light morning refreshments and buffet lunch
*Educational and engaging Keynote Speaker
*Community Book Reading
*5 fun and interactive parent-baby workshops to choose from
*Recognize and Respond: Infant Choking workshop for all participants
November 5th at Maple Downs Golf Club
Address: 11101 Dufferin St, Maple, ON L6A 1S2
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
REGISTER OPENS VIA EVENTBRITE at 12 noon on October 1st, 2025
https://parentingisheartworkNovember2025.eventbrite.ca

Holiday Market
2025-11-19 09:00 - 17:00 | York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
York Region invites you to celebrate the season at its annual Holiday Market on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The event takes place at the Administrative Centre, located at 17250 Yonge Street in Newmarket, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shop from more than 80 local vendors offering unique gifts, handmade treats, artisan crafts and more. From handmade soaps to winter wear and art pieces, there’s something for everyone.
Event highlights include:
– A silent auction with great prizes
– Hot chocolate and popcorn available for purchase
– Proceeds support United Way Greater Toronto

Original Markham Home for the Holidays
2025-11-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham, Ontario, L3P 3J3, Canada
The Markham Home for the Holidays at the Markham Fairgrounds is our 38th annual show! We have over 130 juried exhibitors from Ontario, as well as Nova Scotia offering Christmas decorating accents & accessories, personalized ornaments, stained glass, Shabby Chic furniture & custom furniture, Christmas food galore to taste test, Christmas shortbread cookies in gourmet flavours, stunning handcrafted jewellery, Christmas fascinators to add that Christmas sparkle to you! Fresh Christmas greenery to decorate the inside and outside of your home plus 1,000’s of unique & affordable Christmas gift ideas for a perfect old fashioned Christmas, that will fit any budget and be easy on your wallet!
Strolling Victorian Carolers and of course, Santa too!
The True Spirit of Christmas awaits you with the sights, scents and sounds that are sure to warm your heart, delight your eye and tantalize your taste buds!
Admission:
(at the Entrance during Show Hours) – Cash Only Please
Adults: $14.00
Seniors: $12.00
Youth: $3.00 (Children 12 & Under Free)

Aurora's Santa Under the Stars Parade
2025-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Yonge Street – Aurora, Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario, Canada
This night time parade is full of magic, with beautifully decorated floats, incredible marching bands and a few special guests including the Jolly man-in-red himself. Remember to bring your letters for Santa as Canada Post will be out collecting them before the parade begins.
Road Closure – Details & Map
Please see below for complete road closure details.

Yonge Street (Y.R. #1) will be temporarily closed to through traffic from St. John’s Side Road to Henderson Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Note: East and westbound Wellington Street at Yonge Street will be open until 5 p.m.
Northbound Yonge Street (Y.R. #1) will be temporarily closed to through traffic between Industrial Parkway South to Henderson Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Old Yonge Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic (southbound only) from St. John’s Side Road to Twelve Oaks Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Note: Northbound Old Yonge Street will be open for through traffic.
Batson Drive will be closed between Yonge Street and Spruce Street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wellington Street will be temporarily closed to local traffic only between Bathurst Street and Industrial Parkway from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Engelhard Drive will be temporarily closed to local traffic only between Edward Street and Industrial Parkway from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Edward Street will be temporarily closed between Yonge Street and south of Englehard Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Allaura Boulevard will be temporarily closed between Yonge Street and Edward Street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

If you require any accommodations for accessing and viewing the parade, please email our Special Events Team. Any information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially. If you are interested in an accessible viewing location, please reach out in advance as there are limited spaces available.

Silent Santa (Newmarket)
2025-11-23 08:30 - 10:30 | Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Autism Ontario is partnering with Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket to host a special Quiet Time with Santa event for families who have children with ASD who can be overwhelmed by usual holiday festivities. Your child(ren) will have time to chat with Santa, and time for photos. There will be a limited number of one-on-one appointments with Santa from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on these dates. Sessions are five minutes.
Santa’s helpers will be on-site for your visit with Santa. Photo package options will be available to purchase. Once you register, you will receive a link to book your time slot to visit Santa. Time slots will be given on a first-come first serve basis.
Notes: Registration for this event is free, photo package options will be available to purchase at your expense. Your name and email will be shared with the vendor for appointment purposes. To allow as many families as possible to participate, please select ONLY ONE DATE AND ONE TIME SLOT. Families who register for more than one date or one-time slot will have both time slots cancelled. Please note you must register to attend this event. If the event is sold out, please add your name to the wait list. Registered families will receive an email closer to the event date with any and all updates pertaining to this event. If you have not received an email be sure to check your spam/junk folders. Parent/Caregiver supervision is required. This is not a transfer of care event. The parent/caregiver is required to remain onsite. Please note that we strive to offer tickets to as many families as possible, but tickets are limited. If, for any reason, you are registered and can no longer attend, please let us know so we can share those tickets with other families.

Jingle & Roar Christmas Market @ Beaverton Fairgrounds
2025-11-28 16:00 - 21:00 | The Beaverton Fairgrounds, Main St W, Brock, Ontario, Canada
Mark your calendars and and get in the Christmas spirit with back-to-back events presented by the Beaverton Lions Club!
-Shop local vendors and artisans
-Fresh Christmas tree sales
-Horse drawn wagon rides
-Live music and entertainment
-BBQ & Food Vendors
-FREE public skating from 4pm-5pm
-“Light Up The Town” as we flip the switch to turn on the Christmas lights all over Beaverton and kick-off our annual Christmas Light decorating contest!

Magical Christmas Forest
2025-11-28 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 and 4 more dates | Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4H4Z2, Canada
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre!
Experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities, wagon rides, and treats for the whole family – and enjoy a private visit with Santa in his cabin!
Hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting and cookie decorating included with the purchase of tickets.
Advance tickets required. Parking is available at no charge on site.
Receive 10% off when you book prior to October 31, 2025!
(10% off coupon code: MCF10)
DATES:
November 28 – 30 | December 4 – 7, 10 – 14, 17 – 23
TIMES:
Monday to Saturday: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Sunday: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PRICING:
Child – $32.10 | Adult/Senior – $38.30 | 1 and under – Free

Building Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood
2025-11-29 08:00 - 09:00 | https://www.cfcollaborative.ca/event/building-emotional-intelligence-in-early-childhood/
Raise a kinder, more confident child. Learn how to nurture emotional intelligence in the early years.

If you could give your young child one lifelong gift, would it be confidence, kindness, or resilience?
The good news is all of these come from one core skill: Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
Children in early years are in the most critical window for emotional development. During these years, they are learning to express feelings, build friendships, share, take turns, show empathy, and handle big emotions in small bodies. When emotional intelligence is not nurtured early, it can show later as:
· Frequent meltdowns or emotional shutdowns
· Difficulty adapting to changes and routines
· Anxiety during school transitions
· Trouble making or keeping friends or being unkind to their friends
· Low confidence or avoidance of challenges
But with the right emotional guidance at home, children can learn to:
✅ Express emotions with words, not tantrums
✅ Show kindness and empathy toward others
✅ Build healthy friendships and social confidence
✅ Adapt to changes with resilience
✅ Solve problems calmly and independently
✅ SESSION DETAILS
📅 Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (WAT/Nigerian Time)
💻 Venue: Online (Google Meet link after registration)
🎟️ Fee: Free for parents
✅ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SESSION
By the end of this Parent Breakfast Meeting, you will:
1. Understand what emotional intelligence really is — and why it matters more than IQ
2. Recognise emotional and social milestones in early childhood
3. Model and teach emotional intelligence and kindness through everyday moments
4. Support your child through emotional transitions, especially during school resumption
5. Use simple tools, routines, and language to build emotional skills daily
6. Partner with teachers to reinforce emotional growth in school and at home
✅ WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Parents, guardians, and caregivers of children in early childhood who want to raise:
💛 Kind, empathetic children
💛 Confident and emotionally strong learners
💛 Self-aware, respectful, and resilient problem-solvers
✅ BONUS FOR ATTENDEES
All parents will receive a FREE Emotional Intelligence Toolkit for Early Years, including:
✔ Kindness-building exercises
✔ Calm-down routines for home
✔ Emotion-coaching scripts for difficult moments
✔ Daily EQ-building activities for ages 3–6

Jingle Bell Blitz for Newmarket Food Pantry
2025-11-29 08:30 - 12:00 | Dickies No Frills, 17255 Leslie Street, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
I have a trivia question to ask you! How many meals has your family prepared this year? While you ponder that question, on behalf of Valleyview Alliance Church, we want invite you to attend our annual Jingle Bell Blitz for the Newmarket Food Pantry! This year is our 17th year of working together to support those in our community with food insecurities. In those 17 years we have collected over 55,000 pounds of donations! The Newmarket Food Pantry serves close to 500 individuals and families each week! Did you ponder the question, “How many meals has your family prepared this past year”? The Newmarket Food Pantry provides over 1,000 meals a day through their various programs and services. The food collected in events such as Jingle Bell Blitz helps to provide those meals through the Newmarket Food Pantry. Come help us fill the food bank!

Santa, Cookie Bites and Holiday Lights
2025-11-29 15:30 - 17:30 | King Heritage & Cultural Centre, 2920 King Road, King City, Ontario, L7B 1L6, Canada
Santa is in King and ready to share his favourite festive treat of all: cookies!
Decorate cookies, craft something festive, enjoy a cozy storytime with hot chocolate, and wander through our nostalgic “Retro Forest” exhibit. Don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa himself – arriving at 4:00PM sharp!
Kick off the festivities at 5:30PM with a magical lighting of the KHCC Christmas Tree – the perfect start to a season full of cheer!

Winter Wonders
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4H4Z2, Canada
Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in December!
Bundle up and explore how animals and plants get ready for winter on a short, self-guided hike through the forest, then enjoy hands-on activities and warm up by a campfire as you enjoy our Natural Playground Space.

A Family Christmas
2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1N8, Canada
Hillary House is decorated for the Holidays! Bring the whole family to have some festive treats, holiday crafts, and take a picture with Santa Claus.
Come by Hillary House National Historic Site with your family to see a beautifully decorated historic home and participate in festive activities! On Sunday, December 14th from 10AM to 4PM, we will have timed-ticket entry guaranteed for pre-registration participants. Create some holiday-themed crafts, take photos with Santa, grab a treat, and get cozy!

City of Vaughan Menorah Lighting
2025-12-17 15:30 - 20:00 | Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 1P7, Canada
Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite you to join us in the Menorah Lighting at City Hall.

City of Vaughan Chanukah Celebration
2025-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Avenue West, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite you to join us in celebrating Chanukah.
