Friday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 19
Winterlit at Mountsberg
Mountsberg Conservation Area (2259 Milburough Town Line) hosts its fifth annual Winterlit, a two-kilometre hiking trail immersed in artistic installation made of recycled materials. Click here for tickets, times or more information.
Friday, Jan. 17
Super Smash Bros Drop-in
Youths 13 to 17 are invited to drop in to test their skills against fellow gamers from 10 a.m. to noon at Milton Public Library’s Main Branch (1010 Main St.). No registration is required.
Jumping and Jamming Storytime
Children 1 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to drop in to Milton Public Library’s Main Branch (1010 Main St.) from 10:15 to 11 a.m. for stories, songs, dancing and more. No registration required.
Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19
Winter Wagon Rides
Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through Mountsberg Conservation Area’s (2259 Milburough Town Line) woods daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $6.50 per person plus gate fees. Book a 20-minute time slot here.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Community Closet
Southside Community Church (200 Main St.) offers free clothes to men, women and children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome. Donations are gladly accepted.
Exam Destress with Therapy Dogs
Exam time can be a stressful time for many teens, so Milton Public Library invites area youth to drop in to its Main Branch (1010 Main St.) from 1 to 4 p.m. for a little calming interaction with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs. Participants will be treated on a first-come, first-basis, and should expect a wait time so as not to crowd the animals.
Honey Tasting Extravaganza
Join Backed By Bees at Milton Public Library’s Beaty Branch (945 Fourth Line) for a sensory experience where participants will learn about honey production, different flavours and bees’ role in honey making. The session runs from 2 to 3 p.m. and is open to those of all ages. Register here.
Sunday, Jan. 19
TED-Ed 2.0 for Kids
Children 8 to 12 are invited to Milton Public Library’s Main Branch (1010 Main St.) at 1:30 p.m. to discuss such topics as the effects of sitting too close to the TV, the most horrifying parasites and the history of toilets. Register here.
Hour of Code
Children seven to 10 are invited to Milton Public Library’s Sherwood Branch (6355 Main St.) at 2 p.m. to learn the basics of coding through engaging activities. Register here.