College-Montrose Children's Place

08/23/2026

Because of you, The Big Toddle raised $46,644.54 💛 - https://mailchi.mp/cmcp/join-us-for-the-big-toddle-2026-little-heroes-21520994

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

👣 BIG TODDLE IS JUST 1 SLEEP AWAY! 🎉

Tomorrow, Trinity Bellwoods Park comes alive for The Big Toddle and we have a BIG day planned for our families! 💙

🎶 Songs with Nash | 10:45–11:15 AM
Get ready to sing, move and groove during an interactive Circle Time full of music and fun!

🚒 Fire Truck Visit | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Come say hello, get an up-close look and meet some of our neighbourhood heroes!

📚 Story Time with Nadia from Nuts & Shells Bookshop | 11:30–11:50 AM
Settle in for a special story, and be sure to explore the wonderful selection of children’s books available for purchase throughout the event.

🪂 CMCP Parachute Circle Time | 1:00–1:20 PM
We’ll bring everyone together for one more colourful, energetic Circle Time before the day winds down!

And that’s only part of the fun…

🎨 Arts & crafts
🫧 Bubbles
🎯 Games
🎨 Face painting
💅 Nails & temporary tattoos
🛍️ Local community vendors to discover and support
🎁 Chances to win gift cards and prizes from Jordan’s No Frills
👣 And, of course… LOTS OF TODDLING!

💛 And we have some exciting fundraising news!

Thanks to a generous matching gift from Merete Lewis Real Estate, every dollar donated to The Big Toddle is being matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.

And YOU DID IT! 🎉 Our incredible community has raised more than $5,000, unlocking the FULL $5,000 MATCH! Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised and shared our campaign. 💙

⚾ BUT WAIT… THERE’S ONE MORE BIG THING AT THE TODDLE!

Tomorrow, you’ll have the chance to BID TO WIN 2 TORONTO BLUE JAYS TICKETS for the September 12 game! ⚾🔥

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Trinity Bellwoods Park

One more sleep. Then it’s time to TODDLE! 👣🎉

08/08/2026

One Week to Go: The Big Toddle is Almost Here- https://mailchi.mp/cmcp/join-us-for-the-big-toddle-2026-little-heroes-21520804

08/07/2026

🎉 BIG TODDLE IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! 👣💛

The countdown is officially ON! One week from today, Trinity Bellwoods Park will be filled with little feet, big smiles, fun activities, and our amazing CMCP community coming together for Big Toddle 2026! 🌈

We’re so excited to share that our community has already raised $2,500 toward our $5,000 matching donation! 🙌 That means we’re HALFWAY to unlocking the full match and there’s still time to help us get there!

Whether you’re registering your family, starting a fundraising page, making a donation, or simply spreading the word, every bit of support makes a difference. Together, we can help CMCP continue providing free programs and supports for children and families in our community. 💛

And there’s plenty to look forward to on event day! 🎨🫧🎯
✨ Fun activities for children
🎟️ Ticketed games & glam activities
📚 A cozy Book Nook
🍎 Food and refreshments
🛍️ Local community vendors to explore and support.. and, of course, lots of toddling! 👣

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Trinity Bellwoods Park (near the Strachan Gates)

So bring your little ones, your friends, your family, and your community spirit! Whether you're ready to toddle, crawl, walk, dance, or cheer, we can't wait to see you there. 💛

👉 Swipe left to check out the event schedule!

08/07/2026

Update: In case of rain, CMCP St. Helen’s outdoor park program will move indoors to the classroom located at Mary McCormick Community Centre.

08/06/2026

Please join MPP Chris Glover, Spadina-Fort York for his End of Summer Barbecue, a fun evening of great food and great company!

Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, 627 Queen’s Quay West, Outside on southeast side of the building

RSVP REQUIRED by August 17: chrisglovermpp.ca/barbecue

07/31/2026

🎉 2 WEEKS LEFT TO TODDLE! 🎉

We’re officially in the final stretch, and YOU are helping us get there! 👣💛

Thanks to our amazing Big Toddle community, we’ve raised $2,500 toward our $5,000 matching donation, that means we're halfway there🙌

And we’ve got just 2 WEEKS to keep the momentum going. Every registration, donation and fundraising page brings us one step closer to unlocking the full $5,000 match and helping CMCP continue providing free programs and supports for children and families in our community.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Trinity Bellwoods Park (near the Strachan Gates)

Whether you’re ready to toddle, crawl, walk, dance or cheer from the sidelines - we want YOU there. Swipe left for the schedule!

👣 Register today. Start fundraising. Help us unlock the match.

Let’s make this year’s Big Toddle the BIGGEST one yet! 💛

07/28/2026

📅 Our August calendars are here! 🌞

07/24/2026

⏰ 3 weeks to go until BIG TODDLE! 🎉

The countdown is officially on, and we can't wait to celebrate with you on Saturday, August 15 at Trinity Bellwoods Park! If you haven't already, now's the time to register your little one and start fundraising.

We've got some exciting updates to share:
🎶 Songs with Nash will be joining us for an interactive Circle Time full of music, movement, and fun.
📚 Nadia from Nuts & Shells Bookshop will be hosting a special Story Time and will have a beautiful selection of children's books available for purchase throughout the event.

A huge thank you to our Official Sponsors, LIUNA Local 183 and LIUNA OPDC, whose incredible generosity has helped us reach the halfway mark of our $50,000 fundraising goal! 💙

And there's even more good news! Thanks to a generous matching gift from Merete Lewis Real Estate, every donation made to BIG TODDLE will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000—doubling your impact for children and families in our community.

Every registration, every donation, and every fundraiser helps provide free programs for children ages 0–6 and supports our community food bank, ensuring families have access to the resources they need.

💙 Register today, share your fundraising page, and help us make this our biggest BIG TODDLE yet!