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September 2021
Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages
Explore more than 80,000 years of Earth’s history Grab your heaviest parka and prepare for a chilly journey through time with Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages! Learn about the important role ice has played in Earth’s history as you explore lost lands, learn about animal adaptations and uncover geographical features formed by glaciers. This exciting exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature…
Find out more »60 Works / 60 Years Art Exhibition in Market Gallery
Presented by Toronto Outdoor Art Fair and the City’s Market Gallery in celebration of TOAF’s 60th anniversary, 60 Works/60 Years showcases 60 artworks acquired by the City from the Fair over the past 40 years through the Mayor's Purchase Award. View this unique exhibition now, and see interpretations of the City’s ever-evolving geographical and cultural landscape through the eyes of its artists. The show will…
Find out more »October 2021
#mypandemicstory: Youth Create Portraits of a Pandemic at ROM
Through a variety of media—written word, song, dance, sculpture, paintings, drawings, and performance art—Ontario’s kids and teens have shared their stories of what it’s been like to live through the pandemic. With content-driven themes that speak to struggle, loss, frustration, hope, and more, this free, ROM-original exhibition will shine a light on a unique perspective and voice in these unprecedented times.
Find out more »November 2021
Seasky International Light Show Niagara Falls
Seasky International Light Show arrives in Niagara Falls, Ontario on November 18th, 2021 for a limited time and is the biggest and most visually spectacular LED event ever seen in the tourist area. This outdoor lantern and light festival lets you explore over 30 magical LED light displays on an illuminated trail in a safe, socially distanced atmosphere. Get your tickets now for this wonderful…
Find out more »December 2021
Great Whales Up Close and Personal
Showcasing the ROM’s commitment to Canada’s iconic North Atlantic whales, this exhibition takes the story further and features Blue alongside two new skeletons: the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale and the deep diving sperm whale. With mutli-sensory interactives and immersive experiences, Great Whales compares these three unique giants, from their size and diet to their intelligence and evolution, while highlighting the extensive ongoing research…
Find out more »January 2022
Visit Little Canada’s Five Cities
The highly detailed and immersive miniature attraction offers spectacular scenery, enveloping soundscapes, animated features, and moving cars, trains, and boats that all operate on a 15-minute day cycle; upon sunset thousands of tiny lights illuminate the display. A journey 10 years in the making, the attraction has opened to the public at 10 Dundas East across from Yonge and Dundas Square. Upon opening, guests can…
Find out more »BSM Online Exhibits
Visit the BSM from anywhere in the world! If you can’t make it to the Museum to visit us in person, here’s the next best thing: our online exhibitions will take you to all four corners of the world! Exhibits include: On Pointe: The Rise of the Ballet Shoe The Perfect Pair: Wedding Shoe Stories SOCKS: Between You and Your Shoes Standing Tall: The Curious…
Find out more »All Dolled Up: Fashioning Cultural Expectations at Bata Shoe Museum
Not limited to child's play, dolls have been used since time immemorial around the world for a wide range of purposes. Their removable clothes, including footwear, bring delight to people due to their diminutive size, and many of these accessories have become collectable in their own right. Playing with dolls, however, has a greater impact than simply offering a distraction. Dolls have historically promoted complex…
Find out more »BEING+
'BEING+' is an online exhibition curated by Abisola Oni with the mentorship of Flavio Belli The exhibition explores the nexus between the experience of the individual and the objective social and cultural forces that bind this experience. Simone De Beauvoir recognizes the ambiguity of the human experience which suggests we are both subjects who act, and objects who are acted upon, constrained by our physical…
Find out more »XOXO Downsview
XOXO Downsview is a celebration of public art, culture and local heritage, launched in coordination with ArtworxTO: Toronto's Year of Public Art 2021-2022. It involves dynamic installations, murals, multimedia works and an audio walking tour of the Downsview Lands and Downsview Park. The project highlights local artists, and aims to bring people together and highlight the history and potential of Downsview as a destination and…
Find out more »February 2022
Lunar Lanterns of Indigenous Lights
Returning to the Varley Art Gallery for the second time, the Lunar Lanterns of Indigenous Lights are a way to connect the Indigenous cultures to the Asian tradition of celebrating the Lunar New Year. These lanterns bring us Together, Stronger through art and storytelling. Come learn about the stories of these local Indigenous artists and see these beautiful artworks starting from Feb 5! Read more…
Find out more »March 2022
SpringFestTO
SpringFest offers Greater Toronto families an indoor fun park with the latest in children’s entertainment, games and activities. We are thrilled to be back for our 17th year of quality family entertainment at the Markham Fairgrounds. Our indoor fun park has entertainment to thrill the whole family with mechanical and inflatable rides, our ALL NEW Dinosaur Exhibit, food vendors, arts and crafts, and daily music…
Find out more »Bridges Festival
Bridges Festival is a three day puppetry festival taking place at the beginning of March break. Filled with exciting shows, engaging workshops and panels, join us to discover the art of puppetry from its origin to today. Bridges Festival aims to connect professional puppeteers from around the world and bridge cultures through one of the oldest art forms. Bridges Festival engages in the conversation about…
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