Celebrate Toronto’s Youth May 1 to 7, 2023

Each May, Youth Week Toronto celebrates youth engagement and showcases the abilities and talents of youth in the areas of civic engagement, recreation, arts and sports in diverse communities across Toronto.

 

Cultural Night

Time: 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: Native Youth Resource Centre

Youth Week Official Kick-Off

Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

Location: New Generation Community Centre

This event will kick start youth week with a welcome from Director Howie Dayton, live performances, workshops, fun games and overview of events happening across the city.

Youth Week Trivia with Scarborough Museum!

Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

Location: Virtual, Webex

Join the youth team from Scarborough Museum for a virtual and visual trivia night! Can you work out what object was used for what? Are we still using things like these today? Is it useful or just wacky? You’ll have to join us on Sunday, April 30th at 1pm to find out! This event will take place over WebEx.

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Chop It Like Its HOT

Time: 11 to 12 p.m.

Location: Oriole Community Centre

ResilienTOgether Visual Arts Exhibit

Location: Artscape Daniels Launchpad, 130 Queens Quay East, Suite 423

ResilienTOgether celebrates youth artistic expression through visual and performing arts.

Ice Cream Bar Event

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: Rathburn Area Youth Space

 

Karaoke & Cooking

Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

Location: Parkway Community Centre

 

Games Night

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Driftwood Community Centre

 

Nail Design

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Heron Park Community Centre

 

Drag Master – Makeup Tutorial: Realness

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: STRIDES Toronto, 1200 Markham Rd

Games Night

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Lawrence Heights Community Centre

 

Drag Master – Sewing and Design Workshop

Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Location: Wellesley Community Centre

 

Drag Master – Makeup Tutorial: Flawless

Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Location: Wellesley Community Centre

 

Escape Room

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Antibes Community Centre

 

Pancake Party

Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Location: Elmbank Community Centre

Building Your First Professional Resume 

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual, Crowdcast

Are you a teen looking for your first or second job? Creating a professional resume is the first step in your job search! It is a great way to make a good first impression on the hiring manager and stand out amongst other job applicants.

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Yoga and Mindfulness

Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Location: Don Montgomery Community Centre

 

Tuft Rug Making

Time: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Native Child Family Services Toronto, 156 Galloway Rd

 

T-Shirt Logo Design

Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

Location: North Kipling Community Centre

 

Pancake Part

Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Location: Elmbank Community Centre

 

DIY Circuit Workshop

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: Driftwood Community Centre

 

3-on-3 Basketball

Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

Location: Jimmie Simpson Community Centre

 

Barber Fades

Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

Location: Jimmie Simpson Community Centre

 

BBQ

Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

Location: Jimmie Simpson Community Centre

 

Paint Night

Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Location: Northwood Community Centre

Crafting Your Career Path

Time: 5 to 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual, Crowdcast

Choosing and building a career path is an important process and can be confusing. Attend this career panel to hear from professionals about how they explored and chose their career options, found opportunities to build skills, and leveraged experiences to build their careers. You will also learn about career exploration and planning tools to help you navigate your own career journey. Facilitated by career coach Esther Shin. This program is for younger adults, 18-29.

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Youth Week Trivia with Gibson House

Time: 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Location: Gibson House Museum

Celebrate Youth Week and drop in for an afternoon of trivia at Gibson House Museum. Youth teams will test their knowledge on local history, culture, and film. Treats will also be provided.

 

Artist in the 6ix  

Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Location: Gala and Marketplace – Harthouse

Aspiring youth artists will have the opportunity to display their work followed by a marketplace where artist will have the opportunity to sell their art work. This event is in partnership with Hart House.

 

Karaoke

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Lawrence Heights Community Centre

 

Caribbean Cooking

Time: 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: New Generation Community Centre

 

Cupcake Decorating Competition

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: Driftwood Community Centre

 

Sip Smoothies and Paint

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Falstaff Community Centre

 

Bake Off Competition

Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Location: Northwood Community Centre

ResilienTOgether Performing Arts Show

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Artscape Daniels Launchpad, 130 Queens Quay East, Suite 423

Performances by spoken word artists and musicians

 

Paint Night and Appetizers

Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

Location: Power House Recreation Centre

 

BBQ

Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Location: Regent Park Community Centre

 

Bubble Soccer & Wheelchair Basketball

Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Location: Regent Park Community Centre

 

Glow in The Dark Dodgeball

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Driftwood Community Centre

 

Movie Night

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Elmbank Community Centre

T-Shirt Design

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Heron Park Community Centre

PEERs East Workshop

Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Cedarbrae Library

Discussing stress management and effects of social media.

Registration Link 

 

PEERs West Workshop

Time: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Location: The Spot at Yorkgate Mall (2nd Floor)

Discussing self-care and self-confidence.

Registration Link 

Please visit the link below for a list of all of Toronto Public Library’s events:

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/teens/programs-and-classes.jsp