Free, fun and inclusive trick-or-treating for all kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs | | |
Get ready for free and inclusive Halloween fun with CTN and our service partners! We’re hosting calm, safe and friendly trick-or-treat events for kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs across York Region and Simcoe County.
This year, join us for the 15th anniversary of the inclusive Halloween Trick-or-Treat event, co-hosted by CTN, York Region and Oak Valley Health, in Richmond Hill. Costumes encouraged and smiles are guaranteed! Click the buttons below to learn more about each event and register.
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Orillia
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
from 5 to 7 p.m.
Orillia Common Roof
169 Front Street South, 3rd floor
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Barrie
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
from 5 to 7 p.m.
Barrie Common Roof
165 Ferris Lane
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Richmond Hill
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
from 4 to 7 p.m.
Multi-Service Hub
13175 Yonge Street
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Hillcrest Mall
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
from 4 to 6 p.m.
Entrance 4
9350 Yonge Street
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| October Days of Significance | | |
| New Accessible Meeting Space Opens at The Common Roof in Barrie | CTN, in partnership with The Common Roof in Barrie, has officially opened the new Trillium Room at The Common Roof. The space includes modular furniture, an accessible doorway and up-to-date technology for both in-person and virtual meetings. The Trillium Room is now available to CTN staff, volunteers, service providers and community members. | | |
| Mood Walks on Simcoe County Trails this October | |
CTN's Child and Family Wellness Program invites kids, youth and families to join our Mood Walks series in Simcoe County! The remaining walks will take place throughout October:
- Walk Two: Oct. 9th at Wye Marsh
- Walk Three: Oct. 16th at Trans-Canada Trail Cookstown
- Walk Four: Oct. 23rd at Tiffin Centre
Experience the mental and physical health benefits of being in nature together!
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| Envisage-Families Program Fall 2025 | |
ENVISAGE-Families is a free, five-week online program that provides support, confidence and connection for CTN parents and caregivers of children aged zero to 10 with developmental needs or disabilities.
This program will help parents and caregivers:
- Learn about positive, modern ways to support your child’s development
- Build strong communication and teamwork with service providers
- Connect with other parents who share similar experiences
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After an Autism Diagnosis Webinar
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn about the autism community and receive resources to navigate what’s next.
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All About Respite Webinar
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join CTN and Empower Simcoe to explore the impact of respite care and discover practical tools and support for those who care for others.
| | | | | Inclusive Holiday Events in Simcoe County | It's never too early to start planning for fun holiday activities! From November to December, join CTN for a variety of fun and free inclusive holiday events for kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs. Download the flyer to learn more about each event and register. | | | | Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local community agencies that may be of interest to your family. New workshops, programs and events are added each week. Visit the calendar on our website for more events! | | Our Family Resource, Education and Support Hub (FRESH) Facebook Group is a dedicated platform for parents, caregivers and guardians of all kids and youth accessing services and support through CTN. It creates an online community where families can connect. Read more on our website. | | Our four-part Caring for the Caregiver video series provides caregivers with skills and strategies that can be used in their day-to-day lives. Videos can be watched at your own viewing pace, individually or as part of the series. Learn more and watch the videos on our website. | | Mealtime Adventures Video | This Mealtime Adventures video looks at the sensory factors that impact feeding and provides strategies for individual experiences, sensory needs and preferences. It also shares ways to introduce new foods to a child using their curiosity and interest. Watch the video on our website. | | Connect is a monthly newsletter for families of kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and the service providers who support them. If you want to share feedback, have story ideas or want to volunteer to write an article, please email info@ctnsy.ca. | |
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