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November 2018
Hockey Hall of Fame Stanley Cup 125th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrating 125 years of hockey’s greatest treasure. If the Stanley Cup could talk, imagine the stories it could tell. Get hands-on-access to the Stanley Cup and immerse yourself into the rich history of Hockey’s Holy Grail. Catch this limited-time tribute which ends December 31, 2018.
Find out more »Spiders: Fear and Fascination
From spinning webs, dancing, swimming, to even losing a limb and growing it back, spiders are one of the most amazing animals on the planet! Spiders: Fear & Fascination will bring you face-to-face with over 200 live and preserved specimens, interactive and augmented reality experiences, and even a live venom-milking lab. Ignite your curiosity, conquer your fear, and see spiders in a whole new light. Developed by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Flying Fish, Spiders: Fear & Fascination is on display…
Find out more »Quantum: The Exhibition
Delve into the realm of the subatomic, where particles, forces and fields reign supreme. Deepen your understanding of quantum mechanics as you learn about superposition, entanglement and uncertainty. Discover that things at the subatomic level behave very differently from those at the macroscopic level, defying our human-scale intuition. See how physicists like Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Erwin Schrodinger and others advanced and reconceived the theoretical framework for quantum mechanics over time. Building on the basics, examine how quantum mechanics and…
Find out more »ROMKids 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. For children ages 2 to 4, accompanied by an…
Find out more »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. Saturdays, October 13 - December 1 $270/ half day session
Find out more »2018-19 Early Bird Discount on Nordic Season Pass at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Until Dec 2, 2018 Early Birds save 20% on Nordic Season Passes until December 2/18 for 2018-19. May be used seven days a week for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing plus access to the Suspension Bridge. Glide on 27 km. of cross-country ski trails professionally groomed daily for classic/skate styles. Stomp along 10 km. of dedicated snowshoe trails, one of which crosses Southern Ontario’s longest Suspension Bridge. Trails are well marked and rated by level of difficulty. High altitude location provides…
Find out more »Fall Savings at Medieval Times!
Queen Doña Maria Isabella cordially invites you to experience her brand new show! Cheer one of six gallant knights to victory as they compete in games of skill and live combat! You will also witness beautiful equestrian and falconry acts, all while eating a four-course feast fit for royalty! Use code "FEAST18" when booking online or via 1-888-WE-JOUST. Conditions apply.
Find out more »The Quest to Save Christmas Family Escape Room
Come and experience Toronto's only holiday themed escape room! Available for booking in two different difficulty levels, this 60 minute adventure is guaranteed to get the whole family involved! Santa's Head Elf in charge of his reindeer has been kidnapped! You have 60 minutes to gain access to the office of Pepper Minstix and create the Magical Reindeer Dust needed in order to help his reindeer fly in order to save Christmas! Bookings are required in advance by calling 416-922-6061…
Find out more »LEGO Mystery Mural Build
For 60 years the LEGO Group has celebrated the limitless creativity of the LEGO® brick. In celebration of the diversity and playfulness of Canada, the LEGO Group is setting out to build the largest mural in the western hemisphere – over 40 ft x 12ft and approximately 663,552 bricks. During three weeks, brick-by-brick the community will build together to continuously reveal the mural image until the final brick is in place and the ultimate scene is revealed. To ensure that…
Find out more »Toronto Christmas Market 2018
The magic of the Christmas season returns to Toronto, Nov. 15 to Dec. 23, with the 9th annual Toronto Christmas Market at the Distillery Historic District. Ranked one of the best Christmas Markets in the world, the festival features hundreds of unique and locally handcrafted products, stunning light canopies, family friendly entertainment, heated mulled wine, beer and hospitality gardens, and Santa and the elves, all in an atmosphere so romantic you can't help but fall in love with the holiday…
Find out more »Casa Loma Escape Series
Escape from the Tower, the first installation of the Casa Loma Escape Series, blending fact with fiction and theatre with gaming. Escape the Tower is a fictional experience based on true historical facts. Station M is the third game in the Casa Loma Escape Series and unfolds in the post-world war 2 era of Toronto’s History. Station M was the codename for a secret manufacturing facility that produced gadgets and covert material for the British Security Coordination. Take a trip…
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 »Owl Prowl
Come and experience an evening with live owls! Start the night with a presentation in our theatre, then head out to the forest for a guided walk with one of our owl experts through owl habitat and call to Kortright's wild owls. Please dress for the weather. Advance tickets required.
Find out more »Astronomy Night at Kortright Centre
Enjoy and learn about the night sky through an engaging presentation delivered by an astronomer. Learn about history, mythology and how to identify star constellations overhead. This is a family-friendly event.
Find out more »Impressive Impressions Clay Print Weekend
Are you wanting to create the cutest and most unique hand or foot impressions of your child? Looking for a gift for grandparents that have everything? You have come to the right place! We are baby print experts, let us help you make the holidays easy this year. Simply set up an appointment with us to take the prints of your child(ren), and we will discuss exactly what you are wanting. We will professionally paint, and finish your prints so…
Find out more »Markham’s Annual Festival of Lights
Join us on Friday, November 23rd, 2018, from 6pm-10pm for the 34th Annual Festival of Lights, Markham Village’s traditional kick-off to the holiday season! Walk the street and enjoy 3 stages with performances throughout the evening. Best of all, Santa will be in the Santa Hut for you to come visit all night long! Opening ceremonies will begin at 8pm with Santa, the tree lighting, and an announcement for the winner of the Best Dressed Window contest. Fireworks to follow!…
Find out more »Weekends at the BSM
Spend an afternoon at Toronto’s coolest shoebox, where parents and kids can spend time together exploring the galleries and having both a fun and educational experience. Visit us on the weekend with your little ones and there is always a drop-in, shoe-themed arts and crafts activity available as well as funky shoes to try on and a game of iSpy to play in the gallery. All activities are drop-in until 4pm (unless pre-empted by other programming).
Find out more »Family Christmas Weekends
Step into a Christmas wonderland as your senses come alive with the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas. With special Christmas activities every Saturday and Sunday, your family will discover old traditions and perhaps start some new ones of your own! Saturdays and Sundays from November 17 to December 23
Find out more »Solar Observing at the Ontario Science Centre
Safely observe the Sun* with specially filtered telescopes. Learn about our nearest star and try your eye at spotting exotic surface features, including sunspots, spicules, and prominences. January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 May 26 June 23 July 28 August 25 September 22 October 27 November 24 December 22 10 am - 12 pm * Weather permitting. In the event of cloud cover, program will be rescheduled to the following Saturday. TELUSCAPE Outside Main Entrance
Find out more »Santa Train
We have received news from the North Pole that Santa will be joining us on our decorated and heated heritage train! This popular train ride is a great family holiday experience! Enjoy on-board entertainment while waiting for Santa’s arrival. The highlight of the ride is a visit from Santa with each child, big and small. Upon leaving the train, each child will also receive a gift bag full of goodies. Create a new family tradition and lasting memories! This popular…
Find out more »Pickering Santa Claus Parade
The Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering hosts this annual event. Community groups and Businesses are invited to participate in the parade.
Find out more »Toronto Christmas Pet Expo
The Toronto Christmas Pet Expo falls one month before Christmas this year, the perfect time to join us and our many vendors in kickstarting the festive family season! We'll be celebrating pets of all types, while presenting the message of responsible pet ownership to all attendees and their pets! A family friendly event with entertainment, shopping, celebrity sightings, free parking and more pets in one place than you've ever seen! Grab your tickets online early before prices increase. www.canadianpetexpo.ca HIGHLIGHTS…
Find out more »Kidzfest
Come to Yonge-Dundas Square for a day of free fun for kids and their families. The day’s festivities include stage performances, meet and greets with PJ Masks, and more! You can also make some arts and crafts, take your family photos with the characters, and jump high in the bouncy castles! KidzFest is presented by the businesses in the Downtown Yonge Improvement Area. Free Admission. For updates, visit http://www.downtownyonge.com/kidzfest/ or follow us on Twitter or Facebook: @DowntownYonge #Kidzfest18
Find out more »Annual Main Street Markham Santa Claus Parade
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be in Markham for the 46th Annual Santa Claus Parade and you’re invited! The parade is hosted by the Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise Inc. and Markham-Unionville Rotary Club. This year's theme is Peace on Earth and will feature close to 100 floats, marching bands and representatives from the City’s business and cultural communities. There are awards for the best commercial and non-commercial floats, the best marching group,…
Find out more »Ajax Santa Claus Parade
Once again, Ajax residents and visitors are invited to come out and welcome Santa when he arrives in town for “Santa’s Magical Parade of Lights”.
Find out more »Town of Aurora Santa Under the Stars Parade
Dress up in your winter woolies and join us for this year's evening parade as Santa heads south along Yonge Street from Orchard Height Blvd. to Murray Dr.
Find out more »2nd Annual Yellow Brick House Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – Markham
Walk a Mile In Her Shoes® invites men, boys, and their families to walk 1 mile in high heeled shoes – or flats/sandals – in support of ending violence against women. Registration: $35 (adults), $20 (youth) Please contact Rachael Sedman if you are interested in sponsoring this event, or hearing more about the sponsorship opportunities! 905-709-0900 x2255 [email protected] Sponsorship Package: http://issuu.com/yellowbrickhouse/docs/2018_yellow_brick_house_walk_a_mile?e=26988455/64191795
Find out more »2nd Annual Yellow Brick House Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – Vaughan
Walk a Mile In Her Shoes® invites men, boys, and their families to walk 1 mile in high heeled shoes – or flats/sandals – in support of ending violence against women. Registration: $35 (adults), $20 (youth) Please contact Rachael Sedman if you are interested in sponsoring this event, or hearing more about the sponsorship opportunities! 905-709-0900 x2255 [email protected] Sponsorship Package: http://issuu.com/yellowbrickhouse/docs/2018_yellow_brick_house_walk_a_mile?e=26988455/64191795
Find out more »2nd Annual Yellow Brick House Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – Richmond Hill
Walk a Mile In Her Shoes® invites men, boys, and their families to walk 1 mile in high heeled shoes – or flats/sandals – in support of ending violence against women. Registration: $35 (adults), $20 (youth) Please contact Rachael Sedman if you are interested in sponsoring this event, or hearing more about the sponsorship opportunities! 905-709-0900 x2255 [email protected] Sponsorship Package: http://issuu.com/yellowbrickhouse/docs/2018_yellow_brick_house_walk_a_mile?e=26988455/64191795
Find out more »2nd Annual Yellow Brick House Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – Aurora/Newmarket
Walk a Mile In Her Shoes® invites men, boys, and their families to walk 1 mile in high heeled shoes – or flats/sandals – in support of ending violence against women. Registration: $35 (adults), $20 (youth) Please contact Rachael Sedman if you are interested in sponsoring this event, or hearing more about the sponsorship opportunities! 905-709-0900 x2255 [email protected] Sponsorship Package: http://issuu.com/yellowbrickhouse/docs/2018_yellow_brick_house_walk_a_mile?e=26988455/64191795
Find out more »SantaFest in Maple!
Over 1,500 participants and over 30,000 spectators last year alone, the mission of SantaFest in Maple is to promote community spirit, civic pride and foster partnerships between businesses and the community in the celebration of the Christmas Holiday season!
Find out more »A Seasonal Celebration
Christmas and Hanukkah music, sing-alongs, and a few surprises add up to everyone’s favourite show of the year. Be prepared- Santa has been known to drop in! Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/mcb-nov18
Find out more »It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
A beloved family classic, just in time for the holidays! (Returning LOT Favourite, Sold out in 2015 - 2016 - 2017) Faced with a life of dreams deferred, George Bailey sets out to throw himself from a bridge — until a dotty angel-in-waiting shows him what might have been. Don't miss this beloved holiday classic, brought to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast! Revisit Bedford Falls, fall in love again with George and Mary, and discover the magic…
Find out more »THE WIZARD OF OZ – The Toto-ly Twistered Family Musical
“Toto, I don’t think we’re in Toronto anymore!” Ross Petty Productions proudly presents THE WIZARD OF OZ – The Toto-ly Twistered Family Musical. Follow the yellow brick road to the Elgin Theatre in Toronto from November 29, 2018 – January 5, 2019 for the 23rd annual fractured fairytale! Strapping on the famous ruby slippers will be Camille Eanga-Selenge (The Book of Mormon / Broadway and Australia), as the adventure-bound and homesick Dorothy. Swept up from their home on Ossington Avenue…
Find out more »CP Holiday Trains – Oshawa Stop
19th edition of the CP Holiday Train ready to support communities and raise awareness. As in years past, two trains will operate coast-to-coast under the Holiday Train banner, with approximately 150 shows held in November and December. Every pound of food and dollar raised at each stop stays with the local food bank to help feed those in need in that community. Performers: Terri Clark, Sierra Noble and Kelly Prescott Oshawa - November 29, 2018 680 Laval Drive (behind Walmart) Toronto…
Find out more »CP Holiday Trains – Toronto Stop
19th edition of the CP Holiday Train ready to support communities and raise awareness. As in years past, two trains will operate coast-to-coast under the Holiday Train banner, with approximately 150 shows held in November and December. Every pound of food and dollar raised at each stop stays with the local food bank to help feed those in need in that community. Performers: Terri Clark, Sierra Noble and Kelly Prescott Oshawa - November 29, 2018 680 Laval Drive (behind Walmart) Toronto…
Find out more »Aurora’s Christmas Market
Start the holiday season at Aurora's Christmas Market from Friday, November 30 to Sunday, December 2, 2018. Aurora's Christmas Market will be filled with good cheer and exciting activities, including these special features. Friday, November 30 Christmas Tree and Peace Candle Lighting Crafts and Games Live Theatre and Caroling Fire Juggling Santa's Reindeer Unique Festive Vendors and Great Food Available Saturday, December 1 Celebrate Christmas Around the World with Crafts and Games Live Theatre and Caroling Buskers Unique Festive Vendors and…
Find out more »Magical Christmas Forest
Experience the magic of Christmas at Kortright this December. The forest comes to life with lights, friendly elves and your favorite Christmas characters. Visit Santa’s workshop to see the elves at work. Play games and make Christmas crafts. Enjoy carols and Christmas treats by the fire. Each child will have the chance to visit Santa’s cabin and tell Santa their Christmas wish. Selected Days between Nov 30 - December 22, 2018 Friday/Saturday 5 pm - 9 pm Advance Tickets Required.…
Find out more »CP Holiday Trains – Vaughan Stop
19th edition of the CP Holiday Train ready to support communities and raise awareness. As in years past, two trains will operate coast-to-coast under the Holiday Train banner, with approximately 150 shows held in November and December. Every pound of food and dollar raised at each stop stays with the local food bank to help feed those in need in that community. Performers: Terri Clark, Sierra Noble and Kelly Prescott Toronto - November 29, 2018 750 Runnymede Road, in front of…
Find out more »December 2018
Blumination Dream Trail
Blumination Dream Trail is a magical, illuminated winter stroll through the Village, around the Mill Pond and straight through your imagination. It’s a holiday celebration every day of the week, with entrancing nightly light shows and an experience like none other. Weekends bring Saturday night Fireworks, horse and wagon rides, visits with Santa, and more!
Find out more »Whitby Santa Claus Parade
One of the highlights of the year is the annual Santa Claus Parade. Approximately 20,000 people line Brock Street each year to watch the marching bands, dance groups, floats, clowns and musical entertainment - all in anticipation of catching a glimpse of Santa Claus and his reindeer.
Find out more »Storytime with Santa
Spend a fun-filled festive time with Santa and his helpers at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Gather round Santa’s chair and hear a classic Christmas tale read by the jolly man himself, and don’t forget to snap that perfect photo!
Find out more »Model Railroad Club of Toronto Open House
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto, home of the Central Ontario Railway and one of North America's premiere O-scale clubs is having an Open House Show on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, 2018. Doors will be open from 11am to 4pm each day. Come see what's new! During the last five years, club members have been rebuilding the Central Ontario Railway, continuing the traditions of the previous layouts with a new innovative design and state-of-the-art technology. We regret…
Find out more »Christmas on the Rails
Ride into the holiday season with us! We’re opening our doors one last time until the spring for a unique seasonal experience. There’s nothing like riding the rails through the woods with snow on the trees and Christmas carols in the air and a visit from Santa! Tickets sold at the door.
Find out more »Creemore Santa Claus Parade
Catch the Creemore parade complete with two marching bands, the Clearview Pink Truck, community floats and of course Santa Claus himself as it travels along Mill Street, Edward Street and Mary Street.
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