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KUUMBA is Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival. Presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, this year’s edition celebrates the […]
KUUMBA is Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival. Presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, this year’s edition celebrates the […]

LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown 76 Wychwood Ave. Studio 176 Toronto, ON. M6G 4C7 Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, […]

Hamilton Festival Theatre Company presents Frost Bites, Hamilton’s biggest winter theatre festival, in partnership with Theatre Aquarius and The Staircase Theatre + Lounge. Frost Bites has six packed days of indoor and outdoor programming over two weekends at Theatre Aquarius, Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, and The Staircase Theatre + Lounge. Frost Bites will also include two performances of The Three Little Pigs: A Musical for […]
Step inside the wonderfully wacky world of Robert Munsch – Canada’s best-loved children’s author! Jam-packed with joy, this whimsical award-winning adaptation brings to life five modern classics: Mortimer; The Paper Bag Princess; Murmel, Murmel, Murmel; Zoom!; and Love You Forever. Prepare yourself for delightfully noisy bedtimes and a blowhard dragon leaping from the page to the stage! Whether it’s your first Munsch adventure or a […]

Ring in the Year of the Horse with a joyous celebration of music and tradition that's fun for the whole family! Comedian Dashan, conductor Carolyn Kuan, and renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man join your Toronto Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant works that capture the spirit of renewal and prosperity for the Lunar New Year. Plus, 15-year-old Toronto pianist Ryan Huang—a Lang […]

The Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts presents DOKTOR KABOOM Sunday March 1, 2026 2:00pm Tickets: $32 +hst Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! Commissioned by the Kennedy Center Be amazed by the power of pressure - and what it can teach us. Equal parts interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment messages, Doktor Kaboom returns with a new show. Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts, […]

CreativeHub 1352 presents the fifth edition of the InSitu Multi-Arts Festival, transforming the historic Small Arms Inspection Building into an immersive “living storyscape.” What: InSitu Multi-Arts Festival 2026: The Storied Edition When: March 5–7, 2026 Where: Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga Who: 30+ Mississauga-based artists; 500+ local students participating through mentorship and education programs Now in its fifth edition, InSitu invites […]

Journey down the rabbit hole with the Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s enchanting production of Alice in Wonderland. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved 1865 novel, this spectacular opera invites audiences to follow Alice through a vibrant Wonderland straight from her imagination. Through a whimsical score and stunning visuals, this playful retelling will spark wonder in audiences of all ages. Featuring over 100 children and youth of […]

LIVE! at the RANDOLPH THEATRE: Enchanted Wonders Step into a world of imagination, laughter, and jaw-dropping magic with Enchanted Wonders, a high-energy, family-friendly theatrical experience that blends magic, comedy, illusions, and circus-style performance into one unforgettable 75-minute show. Starring Ben, Mel, and Bella, Enchanted Wonders brings together a dynamic cast of performers who combine mind-bending illusions, playful comedy, and visually stunning circus routines — all […]
Olivier Award-winning director and choreographer Will Tuckett created Pinocchio for The National Ballet of Canada in 2017, based on the 19th-century tale about a wooden puppet who longs to be real. The heart of that story is love, as the fatherly Geppetto guides Pinocchio’s understanding of what it means to be human. Tuckett balances the moral aspects of the original story with heartwarming characters, magical […]
Olivier Award-winning director and choreographer Will Tuckett created Pinocchio for The National Ballet of Canada in 2017, based on the 19th-century tale about a wooden puppet who longs to be real. The heart of that story is love, as the fatherly Geppetto guides Pinocchio’s understanding of what it means to be human. Tuckett balances the moral aspects of the original story with heartwarming characters, magical […]
The Shack is back! Sugar Shack TO returns March 14-15 for more March Break Maple Madness. Toronto’s urban cabane à sucre experience is coming to Harbourfront Centre for the first time ever with a sweet weekend of winter fun and plenty of fresh maple syrup. Tap into your true Canadian self this March break at Sugar Shack TO, presented by Redpath. Harbourfront Centre will be […]

Family fun for kids of all ages, Shrek 2 in Concert is an ogre-the-top afternoon of music, laughs, and happily ever afters. The most successful film in this beloved animation franchise, Shrek 2 features the vocal talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, and Julie Andrews, along with an enchanting orchestral score by acclaimed composer Harry Gregson-Williams performed by the […]
The Pacific Rim Whale Festival is an annual event celebrating the return of Pacific Grey Whales to the West coast of Vancouver Island on their Northern migration route. The week-long festival hosts a number of fun events throughout Tofino, Ucluelet, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Some exciting family friendly events include our Parade of Whales and Wonder, and our two Kids Days, featuring […]
Looking for things to do in Mississauga with the family this March Break? Treat your family to quality theatre at Puppet Festival Mississauga this March Break. Puppet Festival Mississauga (formerly named Bridges Festival) is an International Festival of Puppetry and Animation. Puppet Festival Mississauga presents puppet shows curated for audiences of all ages. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of puppetry, where imagination takes centre stage. […]

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 […]

Bilingual Family Sunday: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Inspired by Snow White, reimagined by DuffleBag Theatre, this Family Sunday invites families to explore our enduring ideas about beauty—in art and in life. Through interactive storytelling, lively performance, and hands-on artmaking inspired by current exhibitions, participants are encouraged to look beneath the surface and discover beauty in unexpected places.
Old Man and the River By Lynda Hill and Thomas Morgan Jones Recommended for children 3 years + In a storybook world where a river sings, trees laugh, and curious dragonflies come to visit, lives a grumpy little old man. Every day is the same and he likes it this way – until one day, a magical creature leaps into his world and everything changes! […]

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, […]
The Second City’s signature Comedy Camps for kids are jam-packed with fun & games! Campers explore the fundamentals of improv as taught and performed at The Second City and develop skills like creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, brainstorming, team building, empathy, and communication, all while having loads of laughs. They’re introduced to basic scene structure, the art of storytelling and character development through the study of […]
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