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December 2018
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 »Art Mentorship for Kids at Winged Canvas
Art Mentorship is a semi-private tutoring style program that is taught one-on-one style with lessons tailored to each child’s individual needs. Unlike group-style lessons where everyone does the same lesson step by step, Art Mentorship allows for more self-directed and personalized learning. Art Mentorship for kids has a student teacher ratio of 1:3. Benefits of Art Mentorship: -Very small student teacher ratio (starting at 1:3, or half the size of group classes) -Personalized art projects catered to each student’s interests…
Find out more »CARTOONING & MANGA with Alyssa Wongso
What makes cartooning and Manga so fun? Go behind the scenes to discover how artists create and bring characters to life! Learn the techniques and methods to drawing your favourite cartoon and manga characters, step by step, This class is all about the art of storytelling and improving your drawing skills: learning how to storyboard, refine linework, master colouring techniques, draw expressions and figures in action. We’ll learn how to turn real people into cartoon/manga versions of themselves, design mashups…
Find out more »Art Foundations (Teens)
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include realistic and experimental drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, mixed media and design concepts. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or new material each week and work with you step by step towards creating meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each student gets one-on-one time with the instructor. This is a…
Find out more »Beginner Art for Adults Class at Winged Canvas
This beginner art class is the ideal class for adults looking to rekindle their love of art, perfect for beginners! Dabble in a bit of everything - from learning key drawing techniques such line, blending and shading to exploring the foundations of painting in watercolour and acrylic. Classes run all year on a weekly basis in Markham. You’ll get to try: cartooning drawing realistic faces landscape painting simple perspective, line and shading painting techniques such as brushwork and colour theory…
Find out more »88Keys Music Lessons
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 »Preschool Ready Set Go
Get them ready for school with this designed program for ages 2-4. Very flexable - choose your days that work for you! Includes daily workshops that only we offer! Check out our website for all the creative, educational fun!
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 »Cartooning and Anime class for kids at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This class is all about improving your drawing skills and learning the art of storytelling: how to draw proportions, refine linework, master colouring techniques, draw expressions and figures in action, and simple storyboarding. We’ll learn how to turn real people into cartoon versions of themselves, design mashups with popular characters, and exaggerate expressions and actions. We will look at cartoons from around the globe — particularly the popular world of Japanese Manga — and discover a new world of inspiration!…
Find out more »Art Foundations for Kids at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include cartooning, sketching, drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, mixed media, design, and sculpture. This is a perfect beginner to intermediate class to try different art materials and experiment with techniques to build a strong art foundation for future creative studies. All materials are included. Programs on Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. See website for full schedule.
Find out more »Children’s Ukulele in Richmond Hill & Markham
Aloha, parents and students! 88Keys is happy to offer private lessons for Beginner's Ukulele. Has your student shown an interest in string instruments? Then the ukulele is known to be a great primer to begin with and one of the friendliest stringed instruments for children to start with. Not only are ukuleles affordable and easy to carry around, they are so versatile that most songs can be transposed to be played on it! (This makes it a great companion for…
Find out more »Lego STEM Enrichment Classes
Learn important lessons in Physics, Math, and Coding using motorized LEGO sets with one of the largest STEM enrichment programs in the world. Our students aged 6 - 14 are able to learn and retain important lessons in science, technology, engineering, and math theories normally taught in high school.
Find out more »My Gym Markham Free Trial Class
Do you have an active toddler? My Gym's interactive and stimulating program introduces balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills, which helps 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 fine & gross motor skills, gross sensory skills, cognitive skills plus…
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 »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 »Realistic Sculpture (12+)
Want to learn how to sculpt a bust, realistic figure, or character? This 4 week course is designed for teens and adults to try advanced sculpting techniques to capture realism, structure, anatomy, and detail. Students will work on a character-based assignment to produce a realistic sculpture using high quality polymer clay that professional animators and character designers use. Thursdays at 6:30pm See website for more information
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 »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 »December Nordic Deal at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Until Dec 21, 2018 Whether you are a cross-country skier or a snowshoer (or both!) you can save $ on your season pass until December 21, 2018. Enjoy unlimited access to: 27 km of cross-country ski trails groomed daily for skate and classic styles, 10 km of dedicated snowshoe paths plus access to Southern Ontario’s longest Suspension Footbridge. From beginner to advance levels, the variety of trails and panoramic views are sure to energize. Perched high atop the Escarpment, the…
Find out more »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 room is packed with…
Find out more »Early Bird Pricing on True North Sports Baseball Camp
Early Bird pricing available until December 31st! Register now! Our Baseball Camp at Memorial is a recreational day camp for girls and boys of all skill levels, ages 7 to 14 years old. Operating Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, we provide a safe and encouraging environment in which young ball players can learn, practice, and compete. Campers will be taught the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, and hitting through a combination of drills, competitions,…
Find out more »Slava’s Snowshow
Bluma Appel Theatre A Dream-like Vision of Theatrical Beauty & Uninhibited Joy The multi award-winning, international sensation blows back into the Great White North just in time for the holidays! Returning to Toronto for the first time in two decades, the scruffy, disarming troupe of clowns will take audiences on a spellbinding adventure, unleashing full-throttle madness amidst enchanting, contemplative moments, before roaring to its legendary finish. For more than 25 years, millions of audiences around the globe have rediscovered a…
Find out more »Soulpepper’s A Christmas Carol
Soulpepper’s beloved production of A Christmas Carol has become a Toronto holiday tradition. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts who help him understand the importance of charity in the holiday season. Recommended for ages 8+ The Soulpepper Family Festival invites you to share the magic of theatre this season with holiday programming for all ages. Enjoy same-day free admission to the Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery Historic District with each Soulpepper ticket. On stage December…
Find out more »Beginner Art for kids at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Beginner Art for Kids is designed to teach young minds beginner drawing and painting techniques, good craftsmanship, and creative problem solving. Students will work in a variety of wet and dry mediums exploring both 2D and 3D art as well as lettering, creative storytelling, and design. Lessons are step by step in a small group setting, so this is the ideal beginner art class for children age 5 - 7. Our goal is to build a solid art foundation and…
Find out more »Soulpepper’s Peter Pan
Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. The fantastical audience favourite is back! J. M. Barrie’s classic story about the boy who would never grow up is given a lively musical reimagining for kids and kids-at-heart. Recommended for ages 3+ Approximate running time: 1 hour & 15 minutes . There will be no intermission. The Soulpepper Family Festival invites you to share the magic of theatre this season with holiday programming for all ages. Enjoy same-day free admission to the Toronto…
Find out more »Art Foundations for Teens and Adults at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art course that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include realistic and experimental drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, mixed media and design concepts. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or new material each week and work with you step by step to create meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each person gets one-on-one time with the instructor. This is a…
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 »NEW! Intro to Sculpture class at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Take your art into the 3rd dimension in this exciting new class! If you would like to learn how to sculpt a bust, figure, or character, this course is for you. This 8 week course is designed for teens and adults to try sculpting techniques to capture realism, structure and detail. Students will work on a character-based assignment to produce a sculpture using high quality polymer clay that professional animators and character designers use. For more information please visit our…
Find out more »Children’s Holiday Workshops
Main Street Kids.ca has Children's holiday workshops 1/2 day and full day options! Children ages 4 -9 can be dropped off and you can get your holiday shopping done! Dec. 1st Designer trees: One of a kind painted trees Dec. 9th The GRINCH: A themed day of making a grinch craft, Grinch hot chocolate and a Grinch Treat Dec. 15th: Holiday treasures: Choose from an assortment of ornaments and cards to make Hot chocolate and holiday cookies will be served.…
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 »Christmas Kids Event 2018: Who Stole Christmas?
Each year when the days start getting shorter, all of us Fairylanders start drinking more cocoa. It’s our way we of keeping the magic going between the holidays and all the amazing parties we have with you. That warm velvety beverage slowly eases us into the Christmas season and it’s not long after that we start getting all the ideas regarding another annual event we know you also love. So, as you can probably guess, we are already all worked…
Find out more »Christmas Bake Sale Event for Autism Speaks
An one of a kind Christmas Bake Sale Event featuring live entertainment with Miguel Martinez from MTC Life, Fire Guy, a variety of Christmas baked goods, holiday treats, live DJ, visit and picture with Santa Claus. Free Admission and all are welcome please come and help us create awareness of Autism. This non-profit community event will be interactive for children with a Cup Cake Decorating station, cotton candy and popcorn station, crafts making and so much more... Help children like…
Find out more »Intensive Drawing class at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Intensive Drawing covers fundamental drawing techniques such as line, shading, blending, and principles such as composition. Advanced groups learn how to draw realistic faces, perspective, and various shading techniques, which can later be applied to painting, design and sculpture. Students will work in various dry media such as pencil, crayon, pen, coloured pencils, markers and pastels. Although drawing exercises are assigned, projects will cater to each individual interest to make projects interesting and fun. Here is a link to our…
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Cartooning and Anime for Teens & Adults
Learn the techniques and methods to draw your favourite cartoons and anime characters, step by step, What makes cartooning and anime so fun? This class is all about improving your drawing skills and learning the art of storytelling: how to draw proportions, refine linework, master colouring techniques, draw expressions and figures in action, and simple storyboarding. We’ll learn how to turn real people into cartoon versions of themselves, design mashups with popular characters, and exaggerate expressions and actions. We will…
Find out more »Free Ninja Training Class (7-10 years old)
Fierce, strong, and determined...If that describes your child then check out the Ninja Training Program at My Gym Children's Fitness Center. With obstacles that change weekly, this class is the place to be! This class is designed to be fun and challenging while remaining safe and noncompetitive. Classes will focus on developing strength, stamina, and agility. Children will participate in relays, conditioning exercises, games, team-building and, of course, obstacle courses! First class is always free, always fun. Advance registration is…
Find out more »Kids & Company Stockyards Grand Opening!
Join us for the Grand Opening of our Stockyards location! Grab your friends and family and meet our CEO Victoria Sopik and many others for the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony taking place on Wednesday December 19, 2018. Light snacks and refreshments from the Kidco Kitchen will be provided and the centre will be open for exploration.
Find out more »My Gym Richmond Hill Free Trial Class (2 ½ years – 3 ¼ years)
Do you have an active pre-schooler? 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 fine & gross motor skills, gross sensory skills, cognitive skills plus…
Find out more »Free Ninja Training Class (7-10 years old)
Fierce, strong, and determined...If that describes your child then check out the Ninja Training Program at My Gym Children's Fitness Center. With obstacles that change weekly, this class is the place to be! This class is designed to be fun and challenging while remaining safe and noncompetitive. Classes will focus on developing strength, stamina, and agility. Children will participate in relays, conditioning exercises, games, team-building and, of course, obstacle courses! First class is always free, always fun. Advance registration is…
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 »NYE at Celebration Square
Ring in 2019 with 30,000 of your closest friends. Kick things off with a DJ Skate from 8pm to 9pm with DJ Tilt and NYE hypeman, Sir Lancelot. Hosted by Scott Willats, we're celebrating the New Year in style with main stage performances by all female Hip-Hop collective The Sorority, Canadian Rap royalty and JUNO Award winner K-OS, platinum-certified break out Canadian duo Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, and Mississauga's own newest and freshest Rn'B/Hip Hop act, Anders.
Find out more »January 2019
Montessori After School Program & Homework Club
This Montessori After School Program engages young learners in furthering their reading, writing, and math skills. Featuring Montessori activities, French circle time, homework help, active games and indoor playground, this program balances physical activity and fun with education.
Find out more »Spring Classes at Crow’s Kids!
Registration for our Crow’s Kids Spring classes is now open! ‘Where’s the Beat?’ is a fun way for kids 2-5 yrs old and a caregiver to discover music, rhythms and beats while exploring young listening and motor skills. Creative Drama Play invites kids 6-9 yrs and 10-12yrs to explore their interest in performance through fun and dynamic theatre games and partner work while igniting their imagination and building their confidence. Classes run January 13- April 13th (12 classes) No classes…
Find out more »Join us for Music Wonderland!
Due to popular demand, we are happy to offer NEW Music Wonderland Class! Kids between the age of 3 to 4 years old are invited to try a FREE demo class on Saturday, January 12th at 4:20pm. Spaces are limited. Contact us to reserve your spot today!
Find out more »Winged Canvas Art Hub Life Drawing: Semi Nude
This 8-week course will teach you a solid foundation of figure drawing, including gesture, proportions, structure and form with various short and long poses. Students will work from a partially clothed model and receive personalized instruction and one-on-one critiques. All model fees are included. Here is a link to our website: https://www.wingedcanvas.com/life-drawing-art-class
Find out more »Soulpepper’s Rose
Meet Rose, a quiet kid from the town of Somewhere, who sees the world a little differently. To discover her place in the world she must embark on the adventure of a lifetime and conquer the mountain that stands in her way. See just how high Rose can go in this inspiring new musical from Sarah Wilson and Mike Ross, co-creator of Spoon River (Critics Pick – New York Times). Recommended for ages 5+
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