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November 2019
IMAX Super Power Dogs
Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs who save lives and discover the powerful bond they share with their human partners. Follow Halo, a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America. Meet Henry, an avalanche rescue expert in…
Find out more »Family Kit: Among All These Tundras
Looking for something to do with the kids in the city? Bring the family to Onsite Gallery, OCAD University! We're happy to offer a free interactive guide for families and young visitors to creatively engage with our current contemporary art exhibition, Family Kit / Among All These Tundras. Intended audiences: Children from 3 years +, but toddlers may also join the fun Teenagers Their companions and/or caregivers
Find out more »Toronto Biennial of Art
Launching September 21, 2019, the Toronto Biennial of Art is a new international contemporary visual arts event as culturally connected and diverse as the city itself. For 72 days, Toronto and surrounding areas will be transformed by free exhibitions, talks, and performances that reflect our local context while engaging with the most pressing issues of our time. The inaugural Biennial will present over 100 works by Canadian, Indigenous, and International artists installed at more than 10 sites on or near…
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 »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 »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 »Annual Main Street Markham Santa Claus Parade
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to town! The 47th Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your loved ones. This festive tradition is a time to believe in magic and a time to come together to show who we are as a community – warm, welcoming and spirited. The parade features 100+ floats including marching bands, local businesses and our cultural community, and of course, jolly Old Saint Nick. The…
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 »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 »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 »The Salvation Army Presents “Christmas in the Square”
The Salvation Army is bringing Christmas to the iconic Yonge Dundas Square (1 Dundas St. East, Toronto) Friday, November 29, 2019. Bring your family and join the The Salvation Army family for musical performances, guest appearances, pizza, donuts, and hot chocolate. The Salvation Army will be at the square starting at 11:30am with their kettles accepting donations for their “Christmas Kettle Campaign.” Live entertainment starts at 5:30PM. This year’s free event will be hosted by Juno award winning R&B artist…
Find out more »Cavalcade of Lights
Cavalcade of Lights kicks off the holiday season in Toronto with the first lighting of Toronto’s Official Christmas Tree and Nathan Phillips Square. The event features live musical performances, a DJ skating party, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Find out more »December 2019
Sunday FUNday – The Victorian Home at Christmas
See just how different life was for families around a Victorian home, especially at Christmas! Explore roles of the family, tools and gadgets that made their life easier and how the Victorians decorated their homes for the holidays. Get hands-on with real artefacts from the Victorian Era used in real Victorian homes, over 150 years ago! Sunday FUNdays are held on the first Sunday of the month. Admission is free and allows you to interact with Museum staff and its…
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.
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 »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.
Find out more »Port Perry Santa Claus Parade
This year's theme is Christmas in Toyland! One of the largest and best ‘twilight’ parades in Durham Region. Don’t miss this exciting and colourful event.
Find out more »Power Kids: We Are The Stars
Through the cracks of the floorboards in You Are Everywhere, one of Hajra Waheed’s installations at The Power Plant, we can see twinkling stars. They can be easily missed if you don’t pay close attention. In this workshop we will collectively create a large-scale alternate universe on black paper using paint with tin foil, plastic wrap, tape, and marbles. To register to We Are The Stars, please visit http://bit.ly/PKWeAreTheStars Power Kids is a free and collaborative art-making workshop. It is…
Find out more »3rd Tuesday Nights Free
Bring family and friends to the ROM on the 3rd Tuesday 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.* 3rd Tuesday Nights Free Hours: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm November 19, 2019 December 17, 2019 January 21, 2020 February 18, 2020 March 17, 2020 Enhance your experience with a special exhibition: It's Alive!…
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