Square One celebrates the Year of the Horse with two vibrant art displays. Take a photo under the long scrolls inspired by the tradition of Fai Chun blessings for Lunar New Year, or use the Lunar New Year art installation as a beautiful backdrop for your family photos. Plus, take a stroll through the Grand Rotunda to discover your zodiac sign and its meaning. Located […]
The classic Mowgli stories burst to life using spectacular video, shadow-play, and original music. Jungle Book will transport you from Mowgli’s childhood with the wolves, tigers, and elephants of India, to our urban jungle today. The hit show delves into themes of belonging, and our relationship to the animal kingdom. The Living Arts Centre will also feature a host of FREE drop-in creative activities. Parents […]
In this captivating solo performance, a master puppeteer brings the legendary artist to life with extraordinary emotional depth. Puppet Festival Mississauga proudly presents a rare and intimate tribute to one of the Arab world’s greatest musical icons, Om Kalthoum. In this captivating solo performance, a master puppeteer brings the legendary artist to life with extraordinary emotional depth. Every gesture—even her signature handkerchief—is recreated with meticulous […]
We invite you on a magical journey! Under the Stars, is a playful and imaginative retelling of the classic tale Hansel and Gretel, first written down by Brothers Grimm. Told with humour, simplicity, and heartfelt charm, this inventive production blends actors and puppets to bring the beloved story to life for a new generation. The show follows two courageous siblings who, abandoned deep in the […]
We invite you on a magical journey! Under the Stars, is a playful and imaginative retelling of the classic tale Hansel and Gretel, first written down by Brothers Grimm. Told with humour, simplicity, and heartfelt charm, this inventive production blends actors and puppets to bring the beloved story to life for a new generation. The show follows two courageous siblings who, abandoned deep in the […]
The Sunday Antique Market (formerly at St. Lawrence Market) is a monthly antique and collectibles market bustling with unique and ever-changing pieces, including victorian jewellery to mid-century modern. Over 80 curated vendors from Ontario and Quebec bring their finds to this very special market at the historic Small Arms Inspection Building. Admission and parking is free.
Discover the art of making traditional Aragoz puppets with acclaimed puppeteer and artist Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar Join master puppeteer Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar for a rare, hands-on Aragoz puppet carving workshop, exploring one of Egypt’s most iconic and centuries-old puppet traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Aragoz is a bold, mischievous character traditionally performed in streets and marketplaces, captivating audiences with humor, […]
March Break fun in Mississauga for kids 5–12: hands-on puppetry, crafts, theatre, and live shows from world-class artists. Puppet Festival Mississauga’s March Break Puppet Camp Looking for a fun and creative March Break experience? Puppet Festival Mississauga’s March Break Puppet Camp is the perfect place for kids ages 5–12 who love crafts, theatre, and puppets! Why Sign Your Child Up for a March Break Summer […]
Retrace le parcours d’une femme, Jeanne Nadjari, dont l’amour pour son cousin Henri la sauva pendant la seconde guerre Mondiale Caminando & Avlando retrace le parcours d’une femme, Jeanne Nadjari, dont l’amour pour son cousin Henri la sauva des camps de concentration pendant la seconde guerre mondiale. Cette miraculée, malgré une vie ponctuée d’exils, avança toujours droit son chemin, à la recherche de cette terre […]
Experience Good Night! a hilarious and imaginative bedtime adventure where nothing goes as planned! Good Night!: A Whimsical Object-Theatre Journey Into Bedtime Mayhem It’s late. Time to go to bed… but sleep is the last thing on our minds! The bed is uncomfortable, the pillow has a mind of its own, the blanket is too short, the pyjamas run away, and the comforter decides to […]
Experience "Paper Cut" — an award-winning film-noir fantasy where dreams collide with reality! Paper Cut: A Film-Noir Fantasy of Puppetry and Object Theatre Step into a world of 1940s film-noir glamour and inventive object theatre with Paper Cut — a surreal, unforgettable performance. Acclaimed artist Yael Rasooly’s award-winning one-woman show has toured to 25 countries and 100+ festivals worldwide - and now it's coming to […]
Experience The Samurai’s Daughter a moving Japanese folktale about kindness, courage, and inner happiness The Samurai’s Daughter: A Journey of Kindness, Courage, and Inner Happiness The Samurai’s Daughter is a heart-warming theatrical adventure inspired by the Japanese folktale Hime with the Big Hat. The story is brought to life through Japanese culture and traditional performance techniques. Audiences are invited to follow the story of Ume, […]
Enter a curious world that amazes and inspires as pieces of wood come together to form strange creatures, some hostile and some comical. Experience a magical, wordless puppet adventure where nature springs to life! WOODS is a Playful, Imaginative Journey Through a Living Forest Step into a world where anything can happen, where ordinary pieces of wood transform into hilarious, surprising, and mysterious creatures right […]
Experience The Samurai’s Daughter a moving Japanese folktale about kindness, courage, and inner happiness The Samurai’s Daughter: A Journey of Kindness, Courage, and Inner Happiness The Samurai’s Daughter is a heart-warming theatrical adventure inspired by the Japanese folktale Hime with the Big Hat. The story is brought to life through Japanese culture and traditional performance techniques. Audiences are invited to follow the story of Ume, […]
Experience "Paper Cut" — an award-winning film-noir fantasy where dreams collide with reality! Paper Cut: A Film-Noir Fantasy of Puppetry and Object Theatre Step into a world of 1940s film-noir glamour and inventive object theatre with Paper Cut — a surreal, unforgettable performance. Acclaimed artist Yael Rasooly’s award-winning one-woman show has toured to 25 countries and 100+ festivals worldwide - and now it's coming to […]
Experience Good Night! a hilarious and imaginative bedtime adventure where nothing goes as planned! Good Night!: A Whimsical Object-Theatre Journey Into Bedtime Mayhem It’s late. Time to go to bed… but sleep is the last thing on our minds! The bed is uncomfortable, the pillow has a mind of its own, the blanket is too short, the pyjamas run away, and the comforter decides to […]
Are your kids hungry for some fun this summer? Rooks to Cooks offers summer cooking camps ideal for children aged 6–14, running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are 10 week-long camp sessions across 12 locations featuring a wide variety of culinary themes, such as pastry-focused sessions to learning about cuisines from around the world. Cooking camps are fully immersive, professional, hands-on, and fun, […]
Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.
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