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December 2019
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 »Exhibit: Archaeology Alive!
Explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site, uncovered in southeast Whitchurch-Stouffville between 2003 and 2005. Engage with artifacts on loan from the Canadian Museum of History and the Huron-Wendat Museum, a 3-D gaming experience, and oral histories from Huron-Wendat Nation members. This exhibit will run through June of 2020 and is available to be seen during Museum's regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Saturday. General admission applies.
Find out more »Violin Lessons at 20% OFF
The violin is one of the most widely recognized musical instruments among children and adults of all ages. It is a beautiful and versatile instrument. Whether you would like to follow a more formal teaching method like Suzuki or want to learn more for fun, our professional, university-trained teachers will keep you interested and motivated to learn while teaching you the technical skills you will need to become a great violinist. Contact us to book your FREE TRIAL
Find out more »Daily Pre-School Workshops at Main Street Kids
Main Street Kids Pre-School Workshops run each weekday and offer enhanced hands-on learning activities that inspire and encourage children ages 2 –4 years. Children will get their hands into learning while being introduced to a variety of topics. Pre-reading, number/letter recognition, science and math are explored through these workshops in a fun and creative way. See website for registration information.
Find out more »Join Us For our Fall Semester
JOIN US FOR 12 WEEKS OF MAGICAL, MUSICAL FAMILY FUN THIS FALL! Classes begin September 15. Locations in Markham Village and Cliffside Village (Scarborough). Visit www.mtinthevillage.com for more details and to REGISTER TODAY! OR Sign up for a FREE Trial Class (Trial class space is limited and does not guarantee enrolment in a registered spot). JOIN OUR MUSICAL COMMUNITY! "Music together with Josie is an experience that has been formative in my son's life. A better combination of program and…
Find out more »Art Foundations Class for Kids at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Kids will grow their creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art class that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. The instructors will introduce an art concept or material each week and work with students step by step to create meaningful artwork. Classes are small, so each student gets one-on-one guidance and time with the instructor. This is a perfect beginner to intermediate class to try different art materials and experiment with techniques to build…
Find out more »Mindworks
Take an unforgettable journey through your own mind and question how you think, feel, and react to the world around you at MindWorks, a new exhibition researched, designed and fabricated by the Ontario Science Centre. Explore topics such as consciousness, decision-making, emotions, creativity and personality to understand your own mental processes. Sparking moments of mindfulness, this exhibition encourages active questioning and discovery through hands-on experiences. Presented with Knowledge Partner the Ontario Brain Institute. To April 26, 2020.
Find out more »Children’s Choir
No one in the world owns a more unique instrument than their voice. Not one person’s voice is the same as another, and every voice is as beautiful as the next! 88Keys’ Children’s Choir (for ages 6 and up) will bring together our community’s unique and beautiful voices for our very first ensemble voice program. This program will run bi-weekly on Friday evenings from September through until June, and is open to every child who loves to sing! WHY JOIN…
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 »Mixed Age Music Classes for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Rainbow Songs is Toronto's beloved music school for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. With 20 locations in Toronto, we're sure to have a location near you! www.rainbowsongs.com Our mixed age classes encourage families to join our programs to sing together! Have more than one child? Rainbow Songs loves it when families sing together! Siblings can join the same class and enjoy an enriching musical experience with you as a family! Why it's Great to Make Music Together as a Family: Enroll…
Find out more »Baby Music Program
A steady beat is the foundation of all music (and language)! Babies first experience steady beat in the womb–listening to their mother’s heartbeat and feeling the rhythm of her steps. Kindermusik activities are carefully designed for a child to experience steady beat using multiple senses: HEARING IT: Whether singing a capella, reciting a poem or rhyme, playing an instrument or listening to a recording, the steady beat is everywhere in a Kindermusik class! FEELING IT: Children feel the steady beat…
Find out more »Rainbow Songs Music Classes for Babies and Toddlers
Rainbow Songs is Toronto largest and best loved music program for babies and toddlers. Sign up for a free preview class at any of our 20 locations in Toronto. Rainbow Songs offers a inclusive, joyful, interactive music classes that encourage the participation of you and your child. Rainbow Songs music classes include super fun music and movement songs and activities for you and your little one. Come bond with your baby in our baby music class. Play and explore with…
Find out more »Music Lessons For All Ages
Join the adventures of the school-age kids as they travel from play room to the practice room to the recital hall. Check out those fun-filled educational programs for kids.
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 »The Dr. Seuss Experience
Welcome to The Dr. Seuss Experience! An imaginative and interactive immersion into the wondrous world of Dr. Seuss. This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes each guest on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different Dr. Seuss books, allowing each visitor a chance to magically step into the pages of each of the books. You can swing among Truffula Trees from The Lorax! ...make your way through a brilliant balloon-filled maze from Oh, the Places You’ll Go! ...stroll through towering clovers listening for…
Find out more »Winter Basketball (ages 6 – 10)
Our basketball clinics are weekly programs for children ages 4 to 13. Players will be taught the FUNdamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting through a mix of instructional drills, games and competitions. The programs focus on skill development and will provide players with a fun and energy filled environment in which they can learn, practice, and compete. Join us on Sundays beginning October 20th from 12:10 - 1:30pm at Leo Baeck School for an active skill-development focused program!
Find out more »Area51 Lasertag | Planet Play — Free Playground Access
Area51 Lasertag | Planet Play is proud to support the Sick Kids Foundation. Join us during the WEEKDAYS from 10AM to 5PM for FREE Playground entry with a donation of $2, $5, or $10. Our 10,000 Sq.ft family entertainment facility is located in the heart of Vaughan. Please visit www.planet-play.ca for more information. Valid Monday through Friday between 10 am and 5 pm.
Find out more »The Quest to Save Christmas Family Escape Room
Have you ever wondered how reindeer fly? Come and experience Toronto's 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…
Find out more »Music Classes for Babies
Rainbow Songs music classes for babies are a perfect way to spend your mat leave! Have a great time giving you baby a head start, making new friends and singing song.1 Highlights of our Baby Music Classes: Bond with your baby and make friends with other class participants in a loving, nurturing and musical setting Sing silly lap rhymes, playful songs, lovely lullabies, , tickling tunes and more! Enrich your baby’s cognitive development while having a great time Teach your…
Find out more »Toronto Christmas Market
The Toronto Christmas Market takes place in Toronto's Distillery Historic District from November 14 to December 22, 2019. The event, celebrating its 10th year, recreates the romance and magic of traditional European Christmas markets which date back to the early 1400s. The Toronto Christmas Market features non-stop entertainment, European food delicacies, unique gift items from around the world, outdoor heated beer and mulled wine gardens, and a 50+ foot Christmas tree decorated with more than 40,000 lights and ornaments.
Find out more »Music Classes for Toddlers 2-4 years
Rainbow Songs engaging music classes for young children are a great way to have fun and to prepare your child for kindergarten. Our 2-4 year old programs will have you and your child singing and enjoying music and movement activities together. Preschool Music Programs for 2 – 4 year-olds highlights: Develop language skills by learning to chant simple rhymes and participate in call-and-response songs Introduce bodily kinesthetic movements using props such as the rainbow stretchy band Learn more complex musical…
Find out more »Music Classes for Toddlers 1–2 years old
Rainbow Songs Music classes for 1-2 year olds are a joyful, participatory program with 20 locations throughout Toronto. Make music, play and explore with your 1-2 year old toddler while making friends in your neighbourhood. Our early childhood music and movement classes will have you and your toddler tapping, moving, clapping and singing! Check out our locations here: www.rainbowsongs.com Some highlights of our Music Classes Engaging songs and interactive activities that help your toddle rlearn about body parts, colours, and…
Find out more »You, Me, Us: Outstanding Books For and About Young People with Disabilities
The TD Gallery exhibit You, Me, Us: Outstanding Books For and About Young People with Disabilities highlights “the best of the best” from the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Collection for Young People with Disabilities. On display are books published around the world that are recognized for their exceptional content and design. The IBBY Collection for Young People with Disabilities features over 4,0000 multilingual reference books from around the world, in print and alternative formats such as…
Find out more »Nutcracker at Spadina
A great chance to experience this stately home dressed to the nines for the holiday season. As a part of the Roaring 20s Christmas tours, participate in The Nutcracker Ballet-themed activities that include a scavenger hunt, take-home crafts based on the Nutcracker, and enjoy 1940s-era ballet costumes on loan from Dance Collection Danse. This event is part of Toronto History Museums' Holiday Tours and Experiences programming. Spadina Museum is one of 10 Toronto History Museums which explore where Toronto's many…
Find out more »Skate On The Square
Enjoy a holiday skate at Celebration Square's outdoor community rink. Special hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas day and New Years Eve.
Find out more »Ross Petty’s Lil Red Robin Hood
Rich or poor, your whole family will be hood-winked by Lil’ Red Robin Hood! Our 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 of KINKY BOOTS, SNOW WHITE and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and everyone’s favourite farceur Eddie Glen. The adventure begins in 2019 Toronto where our hero, Lil’ Red, is magically transported to the 16th century and lands in…
Find out more »The Evergreen Winter Village
Enjoy Evergreen Brick Works all season long, with special activations every weekend including delicious food, live music and lots of activities for all ages. Plus, come to skate, hike and enjoy nature in the city.
Find out more »Flight of White: Experience a Snowfall of Butterflies!
This truly unique holiday exhibit transforms the tropical butterfly conservatory into a magical oasis featuring 1000's of additional Rice Paper butterflies flying freely through the Conservatory.
Find out more »December discount on Season Passes at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Dec 2 – 20, 2019 Limited time offer on Nordic Season Passes for the 2019/20 season. Discount ends December 20/19 at midnight. Try a new experience and stay fit this winter. Cross-country ski 27 km of groomed trails or stomp along 10 km of dedicated snowshoe paths plus access the suspension bridge, 7 days a week. Our high altitude location provides an excellent elevation for snow conditions and consistent temperatures as well as spectacular lookouts and views. Added benefits include…
Find out more »Join Us For Our Winter Semester!
Registration for our Winter Session is NOW OPEN! Register by November 17, 2019 and receive $10.00 off tuition! Sing, Dance, and Jam Along with Us! Join us for 10 weekly 45-minute classes featuring the Sticks Song Collection this Winter! Your children will love playing follow-the-leader during "Follow me Down to Carlow," counting the stars while rocking in your arms during "Great Big Stars," and thinking up favorite treats from Grandma for "Trot to Grandma's House." In addition to your weekly classes,…
Find out more »Rooks to Cooks PA Day Camps
Rooks to Cooks is ready to get back into the kitchen with our PA Day Camps for the 2019-2020 school year! We aim to help your child discover and foster a love of cooking, learn new skills, challenge themselves with new recipes, and experiment with foods and flavours. Each PA day camp program features brand new recipes inspired by the season and developed to engage your child in a fun, educational and tasty way while they’re outside of the classroom.…
Find out more »ROM Kids Day Camp
Looking for something to do with the kids on their school PD Days? Join us at the ROM for a day at camp! Kids have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum. Register your kids ages 5 – 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. This one-day version of our popular Summer Club program provides a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Pre-registration is required. Limited space is available. Registration is on…
Find out more »CBC Kids At Sounds Of The Season
It’s time to celebrate the season with CBC Kids! Join us on December 6th, 2019 (a PA Day for the TDSB and TCDSB) for a morning filled with festive, family-friendly fun at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre in downtown Toronto! Sounds of the Season is a FREE, charitable event in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. Bring your non-perishable food items and visit CBC Toronto for Family Time between 10:00am-2:00pm. You can watch LIVE! performances, visit Studio K, take part…
Find out more »THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE! Join us for this magical trip where York-Durham Heritage Railway will be providing service to the North Pole onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride this holiday season. The magical story comes to life starting in our enchanted Christmas tent with a magical tree lighting followed with the train one hour t round-trip train ride to the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, with singers and dancers passengers will relive the…
Find out more »Annual Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas & Candlelight Parade
Join us on the evening of Friday, December 2nd, 2016 for the annual Candlelight Parade to witness Main Street Unionville come to life. With festive parade floats, bands, dance troupes, and the guest of honour, Santa Claus, it is a magical night for all.
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