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May 2019
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »9 & 99: The Howe Gretzky Exhibition
Never seen before. Never seen again. An exhibition unlike any other, paying homage to the most prolific scorers of our generations. Witness the greatest compilation of milestone artifacts and rare personal memorabilia, all hand-picked by Hockey Hall of Fame curators from the Howe and Gretzky family collections. Revel in the legacy and indelible bond of ‘Mr. Hockey’ and ‘The Great One’.
Find out more »Music Together in the Village Spring Classes
Join us for our SPRING SEMESTER - MIXED-AGE FAMILY CLASSES - REGISTER TODAY! Music Together® Worldwide® is an internationally celebrated early-childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers along with a parent or caregiver. Music Together in the Village offers classes in: Markham - Sunday or Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 or 10:30 and in Cliffside Village (Scarborough) on Sundays at 3:30pm and Wednesdays at 11:00am Each Semester Includes: 10 Weekly, 45 minute classes. Musical interaction in a group setting of up…
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 »Reading Remedy
We're hosting a four-week Bibliotherapy program for parents where they can share the joys and challenges of parenthood. Together, we will read and discuss short pieces of writing, socialize, share stories, and learn from each other. Activities for your children will run at the same time. Starting next Friday, May 10, from 10 - 11:30 am at the McLaughlin Branch in the Lower Level Studio. To register contact Jen Clark at jclark@oshawalibrary.on.ca or 905-579-6111 ext. 5260. Light refreshments, allergy alert.…
Find out more »WeeFestival
Arts and Culture for Early Years - Toronto’s first international arts festival dedicated to early childhood. The WeeFestival of Arts and Culture is dedicated to nurturing and showcasing the best in theatre and the arts for children 0 -6 years.From May 11 – 20, 2019, the WeeFestival will feature productions by acclaimed companies specializing in theatre for the very young from South Africa, Italy, Germany, France, Quebec, and Ontario.
Find out more »The WoofJacks Canine All Stars
The WoofJocks Canine All Stars are back! Don’t miss these amazing dogs and their feats of athleticism as they perform and splash around the dock and pool. The WoofJocks Canine All Stars offer up one of the best Toronto-area dog shows you’ll ever see! These lovable pups travel across Ontario, wowing audiences with their amazing tricks. If you’re into superstar dogs, come catch the show at International Showplace on weekends and holidays from May 11, 2019 through to June 6,…
Find out more »Uptown International Children’s Festival
Explore the whimsical wonders of theatre with internationally-acclaimed guests this May long weekend! The Uptown International Children’s Festival, presented by TO Live, is an action-packed and fun-filled weekend where children of all ages and their families can experience live theatrical performances, participate in sing-alongs, explore worlds of wonder, and create new and lasting memories. Toronto Centre for the Arts will host theatrical performances, with outdoor activities and interactive events happening at the adjacent Mel Lastman Square. Featured theatrical performances include…
Find out more »Victoria Day Speedfest
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park's 2019 major event schedule kicks off with the Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest, featuring the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, the Blancpain GT World Challenge and the Pirelli GT4 America Series. Three Canadian series – the Canadian Touring Car Championship, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama and the Nissan Micra Cup Series – will round out the weekend of exciting on-track racing action. The weekend's main attraction is the on-track competition, but there are plenty of other…
Find out more »Northern Heat Festival | Yonge-Dundas Square
Celebrating the long weekend in the heart of Downtown Toronto. The Yonge-Dundas Rib and Craft Beer Festival is back for 2019 and we’re bringing the best BBQ in Canada to Yonge-Dundas Square. Check out our Craft Beer & Summer Cocktail Market featuring some of the best brewers in Ontario. You’re in for a weekend full of food, fun, and entertainment; our attractions for KIDS & ADULTS will keep the whole family busy!
Find out more »Pirates & Princesses
Enjoy three days of family fairytale fun at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Bring your eye patches and tiaras as we celebrate Pirates and Princesses! Meet interactive characters like Captain Hook, the Snow Queen and more!
Find out more »Centreville Open Weekends in May
Centreville Amusement Park opens for the 2018 season! The park will be open on weekends throughout the month of May. Opening day is Saturday, May 5. Enjoy over 30 rides and attractions! Surrounded by 600 acres of gorgeous parkland and just across the harbour from the city of Toronto, you and your family can spin yourself silly in the Twirling Tea Cups, take a plunge in the Log Flume or bounce around in Bumper Boats and Bumper Cars – plus…
Find out more »May Long Weekend at Blue Mountain
Kick off summer in style with our May Long Weekend celebrations, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities! Fun for the whole family! With 50 shops & restaurants to explore and 20 patios spring has never been this much fun! See website for full Village schedule including fun for kids, tweens, teens & adults! Scavenger hunts, Live Music on stage, Fireworks and more!
Find out more »Canadian Premiere of A Billion Nights on Earth
Canadian Premiere of A Billion Nights on Earth at Harbourfront Centre Opens a Door to Another Dimension in a Theatrical Epic Inspired by Pop-Up Books From visionary director Thaddeus Phillips and installation artist Steven Dufala, A Billion Nights on Earth makes its Canadian premiere at Toronto’s international children’s festival, JUNIOR. When a treasured object goes missing, a parent and a child must rely on their creativity to get it back. A late-night trip to the refrigerator for a glass of…
Find out more »Weekends at Wye Marsh
Discovery Wye Marsh! Weekends May 18 - June 23 2019! Starting the long weekend in May join us for a variety of programming that allows visitors to get up close and personal with nature! Guided Canoe Tours Join our Naturalists on a 1-hour guided voyageur-style canoe tour of the Marsh channels. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis - no pre-registration is required. Tours leave our docks promptly at 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm & 3:30pm Please arrive at…
Find out more »Washed Ashore-Art To Save The Sea
Washed Ashore is an aesthetically powerful art installation that is built completely from plastics found in oceans and waterways around the world. A first for Canada, this unique exhibit educates about the negative and devastating effects of plastic pollution and to spark positive changes in consumer habits. Each year, sea birds, whales, seals, sea turtles and other marine life die after ingesting plastic or becoming entangled in the plastic debris and approximately 300 million pounds of plastic is produced globally…
Find out more »Pirates and Princesses
Princes and Princesses, Pirates and Villains take over Black Creek Pioneer Village! Join us this May long weekend for three whole days of family fairy tale fun. Learn the ropes at the Putrid Pirate School, dig into the Treasure Hunt, or stomp and spin at the Pirate Ball! Brush up on your act at the Imperial Charm and Manners School, take part in the Royal Ball, and complete a Royal Quest! Whatever you do, beware of the Evil Sea Witch...unless…
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 »Whitchurch-Stouffville Victoria Day Fireworks
Free Admission! Food, Ice Cream, Balloon Twisting and fun for the whole family! Fireworks begin at 9p.m.
Find out more »Victoria Day Fireworks
On Sunday, May 20th Canada’s Wonderland will present its spectacular fireworks display when the Park closes at 10:00pm (weather permitting). You can spend your whole day enjoying over 70 awesome rides, including our newest rides Lumberjack and Flying Canoes. Each of our fireworks shows has a unique, custom-design set to an original soundtrack that you won’t find anywhere else in Toronto! More than 375 man hours go into designing and mounting the show, with 11 separate firing positions and 1,800…
Find out more »Nobleton Victoria Day Fair and Fireworks
A full day of family fun at the Nobleton Victoria Day Fair. Held at the Nobleton Arena Grounds, enjoy a kick-off parade, kids activities, entertainment, music, food, midway rides and fireworks at dusk!
Find out more »Springtime on the Farm
There will be live music, blacksmith display, heritage crafts and demonstrations plus Victorian games. Kids can earn their Park Ranger card by helping with spring planting in the garden. Everyone will enjoy visiting the animals, we have turkeys, chickens, pigs and cows.
Find out more »Victoria Day at Fort York
Take tours, kids enjoy activities such as soldier's drill, see demonstrations of Georgian-era cooking techniques in one of the oldest kitchens in Toronto as well as English country dancing.
Find out more »Summer Kick-Off at Celebration Square
Join us as we soar to new heights with spectacular appearances from Xtreme Bike Show and Elevate: A Cirque Production. With a Mini Farmers Market, food trucks and dazzling performances at Make Believe Theatre, the Summer Kick-Off is a true a taste of what to expect this season at the Square. Enjoy endless summer fun with air brush face painting, roaming stilt walkers, giant floor pianos, interactive Silly Putty Making Station, or just splash around in the Fountain. Make some noise at the…
Find out more »3rd Monday Nights Free
Free admission. Extended hours. Bring family and friends to the ROM on the 3rd Monday Night of each month and enjoy free admission from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. With complimentary access and extended hours, visitors are invited to explore art, culture, and nature in the Museum’s 40 permanent galleries.
Find out more »Victoria Day Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay
Toronto's ONLY Victoria Day fireworks show will be a spectacular 14 minute display at Ashbridges Bay Park, Ashbridges Bay Park at Coxwell Ave. and the Lakeshore, rain or shine.
Find out more »Schomberg Fair
The Schomberg Agricultural Fair is a heart-warming and fun local tradition and is celebrating its 169th year! Every May, Schomberg plays host to a colourful celebration of local agriculture, art, and talent. Held at the Schomberg Fairgrounds, which are nestled in the heart of downtown Schomberg, the fair offers a sprawling array of fun activities. Year after year, the midway, carnival games and food carts are a big attraction.
Find out more »Free Family Class (ages 1 – 4 years)
My Gym's Family Class is designed for children between the ages of 12 months and 4 years. Our interactive and stimulating program introduces balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills, which helps the children develop a love of physical activity. Our highly trained instructors provide a warm and welcoming environment, as they guide the children in early social skills through interactive songs, dances, puppet shows, games, rides, and other original activities. The curriculum is designed specifically for each age-group and includes…
Find out more »Under the Sea (Parent and Tot Program)
It’s always better, down where it’s wetter. Explore how animals are designed for an enchanting life under the sea. Adults will take part in this interactive learning experience, helping their child make discoveries about the animal world through a variety of themed educational play stations. Following the fun, take a stroll with your family to see all of the many animals at the Zoo that live their life aquatic. Includes: Group welcome and guided activity Themed educational play stations (artistic,…
Find out more »Food Truck’N Friday
For the 1st time ever Food Truck'N Friday is coming to Mississauga for 5 dates throughout the summer. Toronto's best food trucks, free admission, rain or shine! Save the dates, plan accordingly, tag a friend & bring the kids. Don't miss our big 905 debut, it all starts on May 10! Friday, May 10, 2019 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm Friday, May 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm Friday, July 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm Friday, August 23, 2019 -…
Find out more »Fast in the 6
There’s a huge celebration happening in Toronto this May and everyone is welcome. Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square on May 24th with live entertainment, free food, great laughs, and a beautiful firework show. Coinciding with Ramadan, the event invites Toronto to share a meal and revel in the diversity and inclusion unique to the Six. Celebrate the spirit of Toronto in the heart of the city! More information at www.fastinthe6.com and follow @fastinthe6 on social media.
Find out more »York Region Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day is a free, interactive, family-oriented event to celebrate National Public Works Week and promote public awareness of the many services operated by York Region, including: Operating YRT services Providing clean and safe drinking water Building and maintaining the Regional road network Processing solid waste and increasing diversion rates Maintaining and protecting the York Regional Forest There will be displays and activities for the whole family to enjoy, including facility and fleet tours, a charity BBQ, mascots, hands-on…
Find out more »Biodiversity Celebration
Join us for a day of exploration and hands-on fun with local animals, plants, and ecosystems. Children’s activities, special visitors from the animal kingdom, guided tours, and much more await you on this activity-packed celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. Included in your General Admission or Membership
Find out more »Cineplex Family Favourites: Aquaman
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. May 25, 2019: Aquaman
Find out more »World Turtle Festival
Turtles around the world are threatened with extinction, but they are also some of the most honoured and celebrated creatures on earth! Join our Adopt-A-Pond Wetland Conservation Programme for a fun filled day at the Zoo where your family will discover the diversity of turtles, how conservationists are helping to save turtles globally, and how you can protect these amazing animals here in Ontario. Activities include identifying turtles to become a Turtle Tallier, our Blanding's Turtle Mascot, and turtle themed…
Find out more »Earthbound Kids May Open House
You're invited to Earthbound Kids to enjoy some fun on the farm at our Spring Open House! Our spring Open House will include outdoor play, pony rides*, sports, meet the farm animals, BBQ lunch and other fun family activities! Parents can tour the farm and learn about great summer camp and after-school programs, as well as our awesome birthday party packages! FREE! *Some activities are weather permitting
Find out more »Jr. Jays
Carrying over to the 2019 season, every Sunday Home Game at the Ballpark, with the exception of Opening Weekend, Mother's Day, and Canada Day Weekend, is a Jr. Jays Sunday presented by Boston Pizza. Additionally, there will be two Jr. Jays Weekends featuring ACE's Birthday Bash and Back to School Weekend for our fans to enjoy back-to-back days of all the activations we love! Kids 14 and under can visit our Jr. Jays Zones on the 100, 200 and 500…
Find out more »Free Terrific Tots Preschool Class (2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years)
This pre-school class is designed to foster independence and self-confidence in children (ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years). In this age group, teaching physical skills is a top priority and students learn a variety of tumbling, hanging, balancing and agility skills. The development of social skills is also emphasized, as the youngsters become good listeners, follow directions & cooperate in a group. The curriculum for these youngsters is also immersed cognitive learning appropriate with their age level (colours, shapes,…
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