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March 2019
60 Minutes to Save the Holidays
Family Friendly Escape Room Your car breaks down as you're driving home in a blizzard. All is not lost, however. You spot an inviting looking house with the lights on! When you approach the house something seems strange - it says "Shhh! Top Secret Elf Research Station!" on the door. Inside you discover that the Elf in Charge has been given a very important task and he needs your help! Can you save the holidays in 60 minutes? This family-friendly…
Find out more »Zuul: Life of an Armoured Dinosaur
Come face to face with Zuul, the gnarly-faced, horned armoured dinosaur with a sledgehammer-like tail in this ROM original exhibition. This remarkably well-preserved ankylosaur was recently identified by ROM paleontologists as a new species, and now they can’t help but wonder: what was life like for Zuul? Seventy-six million years ago this 6-metre-long, 2.5-ton, plant-eating ankylosaur, covered in body armour from its head down to its menacing tail club, roamed the Earth. Today, Zuul is one of the most complete…
Find out more »Guided Night Snowshoe Hikes at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre 2018-19
Strap on your snowshoes for a night-time hike, where stars and shadows create a dramatic setting for adventure. Your experienced guides lead your group on a 1 ½ to 2 hour romp through an enchanting winter wonderland. Experience beautiful trails that wind through a mature forest of 100 foot tall trees, sparkling views of the countryside at the Suspension Bridge and breathtaking lookouts from the top of the Niagara Escarpment. No experience is required and the pace is moderate. Recommended…
Find out more »Kindermusik Wiggle and Grow (18- 36 months)
Wiggle and Grow is a super-fun, music-filled learning experience. In these 45-minute classes, young children enjoy singing, dancing, and instrument-play activities that are designed to promote cognitive development, encourage social skills like sharing and turn-taking, and cultivate early literacy skills. Wiggle and Grow classes offer monthly enrollment and a year’s worth of exciting 4-week sessions, each with its own theme. Bring the learning home with physical home materials that include a book and CD with all of the lyric songs.…
Find out more »Kindermusik: Cuddle and Bounce (Newborn – 16 months)
For Ages Newborn - 16 Months Make baby’s first class musical! Music is one of your baby's favorite things - AND it's one of the best thing for your baby's developing mind. Kindermusik Cuddle&Bounce classes offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment where infants can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, and objects. Shared activities for babies and their caregivers provide the opportunity to strengthen your connection with your child through joyful music-making experiences. Cuddle & Bounce classes…
Find out more »How to Breathe Forever Exhibition Family Kit
Onsite Gallery, OCAD University is happy to offer a free interactive guide for families and young visitors to creatively engage with our current contemporary art exhibition, How to Breathe Forever.
Find out more »Spiders Alive!
We've invited spiders and their arthropod friends to crawl on over for a visit this winter. Explore amazing adaptations and behaviours of spiders and other many-legged creatures in two interactive exhibits and daily programs for all ages. In Spiders Alive!, visitors can explore spider anatomy and evolutionary history, learn about their signature traits — venom and silk-making — and be surprised by little-known defense mechanisms such as mimicry and noise-making. In addition to live arachnids representing approximately 17 species, the…
Find out more »Inventorium 2.0
Bring your imagination to life through a range of hands-on activities, including coding, lasering, making and weaving. Experience this dynamic, collaborative space designed to spark questions and test your creativity — while connecting you with fellow participants, makers and artists in science, tech, art and design experiences. Explore the intersections of art, science and technology with two unique textile “BioArt” installations by artists Jude Abu Zaineh and Elaine Whittaker.* Their separate and distinct works have one thing in common: they…
Find out more »Celebrate 50 Years with the Ontario Science Center
For our 50th birthday year, we’re rallying all generations of dreamers and doers to join us in celebrating the human adventure of discovery. Exciting Programming — All Year Long A full calendar of events will take place every month throughout 2019 — from Sleepovers and Maker Workshops to Star Parties, Nuit Blanche and our Great Conversations Speakers Series. There is always something happening for everyone at the Science Centre!
Find out more »Exhibit: A Stitch in Time
Created to demonstrate virtue, achievement and industry, samplers have an important place in early Canadian history. Enjoy examples of intricate hand stitched samplers from the Museum’s collection. This exhibit is included with general admission and can be seen during regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Saturday.
Find out more »Merry Munsch Pyjama Party!
Some of your favourite Robert Munsch stories acted out by a lively cast in their jam-jams. Wear yours to come see it! Weekends from February 9 to May 5, 2019 Wychwood Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns 601 Christie Street - Studio 176 Toronto ON M6G 4C7
Find out more »Register for The Spring Term With Music Together in the Village!
Our SPRING Semester begins March 31st 2019 - REGISTER TODAY! There's still time to take advantage of our "EARLY BIRD" DISCOUNT! Register by February 28th and receive $10 off your tuition! - COUPON CODE EARLYBIRD2 Register by March 5th and receive $5 off your tuition! - COUPON CODE EARLYBIRD3 After March 5th, tuition will be full price. Fun! Fabulous! Uplifting! Magical! These are just just a few of the ways that parents describe Music Together. Each week in our Music Together classes, babies, toddlers, preschoolers -- and the grownups…
Find out more »Lake Country & Springwater Tap into Maple
Running until May 27. Located in Central Ontario and only a short drive from the GTA, Ontario's Lake Country and Springwater are the perfect place for maple trees, and celebrating all things maple.
Find out more »Sweet Water Season
Join us for the celebration of the Indigenous heritage and many flavours of maple! Guests will enjoy syrup sampling and learning how to make maple taffy on snow and maple sugar. Maple is more than pancakes, maple sap is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make a wide array of tasty treats.
Find out more »Mountsberg’s Maple Town
Mountsberg’s sugar bush has been producing maple magic for almost 150 years and educating the public for more than 30 years. Approximately 600 trees are tapped during this most Canadian of seasons and the watery sap is be magically transformed into sweet maple syrup in the Sugar Shanty.
Find out more »Treasures of a Desert Kingdom
Explore the spectacular royal arts of one of India’s greatest former kingdoms, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Alluring jewellery, lavish tents and canopies, vibrant paintings, and opulent decorative arts tell stories of kingship, strategic alliances, the role of women and life at court. Amassed over the course of nearly four centuries, these treasures reflect the history and artistic legacy of the Rathore dynasty, one of the longest continuous royal lineages in the world, that ruled this desert kingdom until India’s independence in 1947.…
Find out more »Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
Running until May 27. Located in Central Ontario and only a short drive from the GTA, Ontario's Lake Country and Springwater are the perfect place for maple trees, and celebrating all things maple.
Find out more »Terra Cotta Conservation Area Maple Syrup Festival
Come out and tap into spring! Enjoy demonstrations, wagon rides, activities, and of course pancakes and real maple syrup! Special family-fun activities on weekends and March Break!
Find out more »Horton Tree Farms Maple Syrup Festival
Time to visit our Maple Sugar Bush and sample the sweetness of spring. Come and enjoy the simple pleasure of being in the fragrant maple woods on a crisp March or fresh April day. Smell the sweet aroma billowing from the sugar shack as the maple sap is boiled down to syrup.
Find out more »Bruce’s Mill Sugar Bush Festival
Come out and tap into spring! Enjoy demonstrations, wagon rides, activities.... and of course pancakes and real maple syrup!
Special family-fun activities on weekends and March Break!
Brooks Farms Maple Syrup Festival
Offering authentic Sugar Bush Tours. Our tours are lead by actual farmers who run the lines, collect the sap, boiling it and turn it into Maple Syrup.
Find out more »The Moon: A Voyage Through Time
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon by discovering the wonder, knowledge, and beauty the moon has inspired through the ages. Since the dawn of civilization, the moon has captivated cultures. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, The Moon: A Voyage Through Time explores our enduring fascination with this enchanting orb in the sky and looks at the role it has played in faith, science, and the arts across the…
Find out more »Treewalk Village Open for the Season
Treewalk Village opens for the season on March 9th, as part of the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival. Children and the young at heart can let their imaginations lead the way while exploring our tree house village at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville Ontario, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Climb from tree house to tree house through 8-foot tall hammock nets and wood bridges! Descend to the ground on slides, crawl through a network of tunnels, and play on…
Find out more »Spring Early Bird Discount on Nordic Season Pass 2019-20 at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Until March 31, 2019 NEW! Spring Early Bird Nordic Season passes now on sale for the 2019-20 season. Spring discount only until March 31, 2019. Bonus: buy now and you can cross country ski/ snowshoe for the remainder of this season for free! Nordic Season Pass may be used seven days a week for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing plus access to the Suspension Bridge. Season passholders receive numerous benefits, bonus offers and additional special discounts. Nordic Centre operates December –…
Find out more »Busy Buddies Spring Drop-In Days
Need a place for your kids to move around while you relax? Busy Buddies provides a bright and clean indoor play space for kids to exert their energy, 7 days a week, all year-round! With over 7000 sq.ft. of fabulous fun, families appreciate a spacious and comfortable place to play, socialize and relax. At Busy Buddies, there is something for everyone to have a fantastic day! Babies and pre-toddlers may explore on little climbers or catch a ride on the…
Find out more »The Little Prince: Reimagined
“The most important things in life can’t be seen with the eyes… you have to see them with your heart.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved masterpiece The Little Prince tells the story of a nameless pilot whose plane crashes in the desert, where he has a life-changing encounter with a mysterious boy who claims to be the Prince of his own small planet. As the pilot learns the Prince’s story, he overcomes his suspicions and rediscovers his long-lost sense of wonder…
Find out more »Free Water Babies Trial Classes
Ever wondered what a Water Babies class is like? We’d be happy to share this experience with you and it’s on us! Be guided through our trial class by an expert teacher and we’ll have staff on site to answer all your questions about the watery world of baby swimming! It’s really important that you contact our office in ADVANCE so we can register you for a spot. Please call us on 647-967-7946 or email us at [email protected]
Find out more »Backyard Living Expo
A one-of-a-kind show is coming to The International Centre in Mississauga this spring, just in time for backyard, patio and barbecue season - grilling enthusiasts, green-thumbers, landscapers, home renovators and virtually anyone with an interest in backyard furniture, patios, decks, and more will come together for a jam-packed weekend at the Backyard Living Expo!
Find out more »Carnivore Enrichment Feedings at the Toronto Zoo
Every Saturday & Sunday Enrichment at the Toronto Zoo aims to enhance our animals’ environments by providing them with opportunities that stimulate their natural behaviours. Giving animals opportunities to follow their natural instincts is as essential to their overall health and well-being as good nutrition and medical care. Many different forms of environmental enrichment are used throughout the Zoo to encourage natural behaviours and provide choice in an animal’s daily routine. Some devices may encourage foraging behaviours while others are…
Find out more »Family Fan Day
Don’t miss this year’s Canadian Screen Awards Family Fan Day! Come meet your favourite stars on Saturday, March 30 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts! Hosted by Suki & Spencer from The Zone on YTV, it’s a FREE event with unlimited fun for the whole family! Meet & Greet with your favourite Stars including: -Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Abby from Sesame Street -Chase and Rubble from Paw Patrol -Peppa Pig and George Pig from…
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Racetime
Don’t miss Cineplex Family Favourites, great family movies every Saturday at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the summertime with your family and friends! A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. March 30, 2019: Racetime
Find out more »Night at the Museum: Earth Hour
This Earth Hour, turn out the lights and turn up the lamplight. Visit Henry House after hours and learn about life before electricity. Costumed guides are on hand this evening to shed light on an earlier time. Event Date: March 30 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Location: Henry House, OM
Find out more »Night at the Museum: Earth Hour
This Earth Hour, turn out the lights and turn up the lamplight. Visit Henry House after hours and learn about life before electricity. Costumed guides are on hand this evening to shed light on an earlier time. Look for Oshawa Power in the Henry House Kitchen, talking about energy conservation and will have PUC giveaways! This is a come and go event and is free to attend, with donations kindly accepted.
Find out more »Toronto Reptile Expo
The Toronto Reptile Expo is on March 31st at the International Centre! Join us for a fun family day of reptile appreciation! Reptile Breeders, vendors, enthusiasts and experts all in one place. Learn about and purchase a new family member! Doors open at 9am till 4pm (FREE PARKING) Get tickets and find out more: reptileexpo.ca
Find out more »Meet the Aquarium Keep at the ROM
It’s hard work keeping the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity’s coral reef tank afloat! Come and meet Sheldon John, the person responsible for ensuring our fish are happy, healthy and ready for their close-up. Free with Museum admission. Did you know our fish tank is 550 gallons? Did you know that our coral reef tank not only features a variety of beautiful fish but is also home to a large variety of marine invertebrates including snails, hermit crabs,…
Find out more »Tour and Taste Weekends
Enjoy an afternoon tour of the 1850's farmhouse, then relax over tea and homemade cookies at our harvest table in the historic kitchen. Cost: $5.00 - $8.00 Child: $5.00 | Youth: $7.00 | Adult: $8.00 | Senior: $7.00
Find out more »April 2019
Under the Stairs
UNDER THE STAIRS Written by Kevin Dyer Music by Reza Jacobs Directed by Micheline Chevrier MAINSTAGE | Apr. 1-16, 2019 | Recommended for Ages 8 & Up | World Premiere! In this beautiful semi-musical, the cupboard under the stairs is a magical place, providing young Tim with refuge from Mom & Dad’s bickering. But there are other kids in there too… and together they discover secrets that will repair the turmoil in Tim’s house. Show times vary - check website…
Find out more »ROM Kids Junior
Inspire your toddler's imagination and sense of discovery as you explore the ROM's collection of art, history, and nature through the eyes of a child. Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life. April 2 - June 8 For children ages 2…
Find out more »Mary Poppins
Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure! One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical! Ages 4+
Find out more »ROM Baby & Me
Meet other parents and caregivers, and enjoy adult learning and conversation in a baby-friendly atmosphere! With a Museum Teacher as your guide, explore a different gallery each week and discover extraordinary objects while your little one marvels at the new sights from their stroller or carrier. Registration required. Limited spaces available. Registration is for one adult with a child 2 years old or younger only. 6 week series: $180 General Public, $160 ROM Members
Find out more »Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
A springtime tradition! Visit our sugar shack to learn how maple syrup is made, then enjoy a pancake breakfast with sausages and Simcoe County maple syrup. Enjoy wagon rides, live music, a Zoo-to-You show and more.
Find out more »Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival
People travel great distances each year to see what riches the little town of Sunderland has to offer. They come to join in the festival fun and to be part of a small town community filled with love, drive and spirit.
Find out more »The Harlem Globetrotters Tour 2019 in Mississauga
NCAA Champion and 4-Time Guiness World Record Holder lead the Harlem Globetrotters into Ontario with their 2019 Fan Powered Canadian Basketball Tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Showtimes: April 6, 2019 @ 2pm and 7pm Enter for your chance to win 4 tickets to see the show!
Find out more »ROM Kids Spring Saturday Club
This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. The ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy eight Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in the ROM's inspiring galleries. 8 Week Spring 2019 session: April 6 - June 8 (Excludes April 20 & May 18) One of the city's most…
Find out more »Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Come Taste the Tradition… the town of Elmira will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. Since 1965, this annual event attracts thousands of visitors ready to taste the local maple syrup poured onto thousands of pancakes.
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