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"Children" Programs at Downsview

(5 years and under)

Some storytimes require pre-registrations.
Check the program listings for details.

Upcoming Programs

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Family Time

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join us for a staff-led story time with stories, songs, & rhymes followed by a craft or stay & play with friends. For children with their parents or caregivers. Ages 2 - 5 years, Auditorium, Drop-in.

Event Dates:
June 6, 2025
June 13, 2025

Toronto Public Health: Eating Healthy on a Budget

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

With the cost of food rising, this workshop will look at ways families can save on their grocery bill. Participants will learn about tips for meal planning at home with children, as well as, how to maximize grocery shopping while shopping at the store including the ?best buys? in various foods. This workshop will also cover general tips to help stretch every food dollar and tips to manage food waste, especially when feeding a family. For parents and caregivers with children Ages 0-6.

No Registration Required. Drop-In.

Event Dates:
June 9, 2025

Music and Movement

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Join us for an interactive and lively caregiver-child program followed by a craft. Enjoy rhymes, songs, dance & movement activities that build motor & social skills, & increase independence as well as language ability in your child. Ages 2-5 along with parent(s)/caregiver(s). Drop-in.

Event Dates:
June 15, 2025
June 29, 2025
July 13, 2025
July 27, 2025
August 24, 2025

Toronto Public Health: Food and Mood

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Healthy eating is essential for overall health. Participants will be introduced to the relationship between food and mood. They will be able to identify common foods from Canada?s Food Guide that support positive mood, understand how mood can affect food choices and apply concepts of mindful eating to make family mealtimes with young children less stressful. For parents and caregivers with children Ages 0-6.

No Registration Required. Drop-In.

Event Dates:
June 16, 2025

Digital Painting Basics

3:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Learn how to use the Wacom Intuos drawing tablets along with the basic tool and features in Photoshop to create basic digital paintings.

Ages 10+

Registration required

Event Dates:
June 24, 2025

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