Free and Inclusive Holiday Events with CTN! | | It's the most wonderful time of the year! Across Simcoe County and York Region, CTN is offering fun and free inclusive events for kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families. Click the buttons below to learn more about each event and to register. | | |
Santa Comes to Alliston
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
from 5 to 7 p.m.
CTN Alliston Site
129 Young St.
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Magic of Lights in Barrie
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Springwater Park, Barrie
Provincial Park 1331 ON-26
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Santa Comes to Barrie
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025
from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Georgian Mall
509 Bayfield St.
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Santa Comes to Penetang
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
from 9 to 11 a.m.
Home Hardware, Village Square Mall
2 Poyntz St, Unit 61
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Santa Comes to Orillia
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Orillia Square Mall
1029 Brodie Dr
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Holiday Sensory Skate and Swim
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Zancor Centre in King
1600 15th Sideroad
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Gingerbread Making Class At Longo's
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Longo's Stouffville
5771 Main St.
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Santa Visits the Museum in Stouffville
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
from 12 to 4 p.m.
Stouffville Museum
14732 Woodbine Ave.
| | | | November Days of Significance | | Recognizing Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day
As Canadians prepare to mark Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8th and Remembrance Day on November 11th, we take time to honour those who have served, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and reflect on the importance of peace. You can show your support by taking a moment of silence at 11 a.m., wearing a poppy or thanking a Veteran for their service. Read more on our website. | | |
| Celebrating 20 years – Loot bags available for families at CTN sites! | |
In 2025, Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) is turning 20! That’s 20 amazing years of working together with our partners to support kids, youth and families.
We want to celebrate with you! This November, families visiting any CTN site can pick up a birthday loot bag at reception or check-in areas. We’ve got a variety of fun themes to choose from, including Taylor Swift, sports, animals and more. Quantities are limited, so be sure to grab one during your visit!
| | Upcoming Events and Webinars for Families | | |
| 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.
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| Registration is still open for our full day Sibshop in Barrie this November! | |
Friday, November 14, 2025
from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Spots are still available for CTN's full day Sibshop in Barrie. This fun-filled day is for siblings (ages 8 to 13 years old) of kids and youth with special developmental concerns, including intellectual and developmental disabilities. Enjoy a day of fun activities and the chance to create new friendships with other amazing sibs.
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| Free Caregiver Day at Georgian College | |
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
from 1:30 to 7 p.m.
On November 19th, CTN and Georgian College are hosting a Caregiver Day to show appreciation for CTN parents and caregivers. This free event is for caregivers to rest, relax and recharge. Join us for networking with other caregivers, wellness activities, art activities and spa treatments. Space is limited, register today!
| | | | 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. | | All About Respite Resource | This video explores the challenges unpaid caregivers face and the power of taking a break through respite care. Hear real stories from caregivers and discover tools, supports and why taking a break is essential to your well-being. Watch the video 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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