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What’s ON this Weekend
Your weekend guide to family fun in and around the Toronto area. Updated each week to bring you the latest family events, activities, festivals, fairs, kids shows and fun things to do with the kids. Find Fun close to Home with Child’s Life!
Santa Claus Parade Guide
Ho Ho Ho! It’s that time of year – ready or not – here comes Santa! Find a parade in your area or make it a family trip to visit somewhere new! There are so many great parades in the GTA and north of Toronto.
CONTESTS
Enter to Win a Family Pass to Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Win a family day trail pass for 4 including rental equipment to Scenic Caves Nordic Centre (2 adults, 2 youth up to age 17). May be used for either cross-country skiing
Win a Family 4-Pack to Ross Petty’s Lil Red Robin Hood
Ross Petty’s 24th production moves upstairs to the gorgeous forest setting of the Winter Garden Theatre. The show features Robert Markus, the star of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AJ Bridel, the star
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The Curiosity Lab offers private virtual STEAM classes for kids ages 5+. 1 to 1 learning from highly qualified instructors, classes include coding, math, STEM, app creation, website development, Minecraft, 2D and 3D game development and more!
HOLIDAY GUIDES
Winter Fun Guide: Outdoor Skating Rinks
An ever growing guide to outdoor natural and synthetic skating rinks in York Region, Durham, Toronto, Peel and Halton Region. Find a rink near you to spend a fun, fresh, memorable day with the family or help us grow this list by recommending a rink to add!
New Years Family Event Guide
Happy New Year! Ring in the New Year with the whole family at a first night family event or free skate. Find an event near you in our local guide to family friendly New Year’s Celebrations and Free Skating events in and around the GTA!
50+ Stocking Stuffers for Canadian Teen Boys
Sometimes it’s the little things that are the most fun to open… and buy, but teens can be tricky, particularly boys!
Make a Holiday Pantomime a Yearly Family Tradition
Rich or poor, the whole family will be hood-winked by Ross Petty Productions’ original musical, LIL’ RED ROBIN HOOD this holiday season. After 23 years of holiday cheer in Toronto’s historic
The Perfect Tree – Keep it Real!
Find family friendly Tree Farms in the GTA, York Region, Durham Region, Peel, Simcoe and Dufferin Counties. Many farms offer wagon or sleigh rides, hot chocolate and a bon fires!
Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass
The Canadian Ski Council SnowPass is here – offering 4th and 5th graders three complimentary lift tickets at each of the 150 participating ski areas, all across Canada.
UPCOMING EVENTS
New Years Eve at Nathan Phillips Square
62nd Annual Toronto International Boat Show
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Live theatre classroom workshops, school theatre programs at lunch-time and after school and live performances for families! After-School classes in the performing arts, including music, dance, drama and spoken word, and now offering birthday parties!
