Local weekend ideas you’ll love - shared by and for our community.
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🐾 The Pet Pal - our #1 request. Many of you are looking for groomers and sitters you can truly trust.
🛠️ The Home Pro - strong interest, especially with spring projects coming up.
💰 The Tax Expert - timely and very relevant as tax season approaches.
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For Families
Community winter festival featuring activities family fun seasonal celebration.
Hands-on art, storytelling, music, poetry, creativity for the whole family.
Check this Out
🥞 Mardi Gras Pancake Gathering
Community pancake supper celebrating Mardi Gras with festive atmosphere
Plan Your Visit
🧸 Rare Vaughan Toy Show
Vintage toys, collectibles, childhood memories, browsing fun for all ages
Browse Together
Free PA Day craft making felt hearts kids take home
Join Free
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Instead of searching randomly, use Vaughan Brief’s Trusted List - reliable local pros we’ve already vetted.
For Couples
💗 Galentine’s Pilates & Sips
Mat Pilates workout followed by celebratory drinks and friendship vibes.
Move-Sip-Enjoy
🎷 Fly Me to the Moon Dinner Show
Live Sinatra-era big band with four-course dinner and wine.
Book Fast
🥂Special Valentine’s Dinner
Special Valentine dinner with set menu romantic ambiance.
Dine Together
🔥 Valentine’s Hot Glass Date Night
Romantic hot glass workshop creating heart designs together.
Try Something New
🎶 Live Music - Soul Connection
Live orchestral performance and emotional soulful musical connection.
Feel the Music
For Golden Age Readers
🍰 Bake Club for Adults ( $7 only )
Monthly baking meetup, creating sweet treats together at library kitchen.
Bake Together
⚠️ Recognizing Fake News
Learn how to spot misinformation and think critically online
Stay Sharp
🎭 Beauty and the Beast – Performance ($17 only)
Family Day Live theatre performance by DuffleBag Theatre.
Save Your Spot
🪑 Chair Yoga (Online)
Gentle seated yoga improves flexibility, breathing, and relaxation.
Move Gently
🎨 Painting with Fibre Workshop
Create textured artwork using wool and traditional felting techniques
Try Felting
Local Aroma
Today’s theme: Meals That Surprise You
Upscale Italian plates, steak options, polished room, unhurried meals
Book a table
Italian grill classics, steak dishes, generous portions, relaxed family dining.
Go Italian
Sweets & char-grilled meats, classic Greek plates, casual space families love.
Pick your plates
Rich Indian curries, tandoor meats, bold spices, family-style dining.
Japanese grill plates, skewers, hearty portions, lively but welcoming.
Share plates
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