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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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