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September 2021
Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages
Explore more than 80,000 years of Earth’s history Grab your heaviest parka and prepare for a chilly journey through time with Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages! Learn about the important role ice has played in Earth’s history as you explore lost lands, learn about animal adaptations and uncover geographical features formed by glaciers. This exciting exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature…
Find out more »60 Works / 60 Years Art Exhibition in Market Gallery
Presented by Toronto Outdoor Art Fair and the City’s Market Gallery in celebration of TOAF’s 60th anniversary, 60 Works/60 Years showcases 60 artworks acquired by the City from the Fair over the past 40 years through the Mayor's Purchase Award. View this unique exhibition now, and see interpretations of the City’s ever-evolving geographical and cultural landscape through the eyes of its artists. The show will…
Find out more »October 2021
#mypandemicstory: Youth Create Portraits of a Pandemic at ROM
Through a variety of media—written word, song, dance, sculpture, paintings, drawings, and performance art—Ontario’s kids and teens have shared their stories of what it’s been like to live through the pandemic. With content-driven themes that speak to struggle, loss, frustration, hope, and more, this free, ROM-original exhibition will shine a light on a unique perspective and voice in these unprecedented times.
Find out more »December 2021
Great Whales Up Close and Personal
Showcasing the ROM’s commitment to Canada’s iconic North Atlantic whales, this exhibition takes the story further and features Blue alongside two new skeletons: the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale and the deep diving sperm whale. With mutli-sensory interactives and immersive experiences, Great Whales compares these three unique giants, from their size and diet to their intelligence and evolution, while highlighting the extensive ongoing research…
Find out more »Toronto Outdoor Art Fair- 60 Works/60 Years
Presented by Toronto Outdoor Art Fair and the City’s Market Gallery in celebration of TOAF’s 60th anniversary, 60 Works/60 Years showcases 60 artworks acquired by the City from the Fair over the past 40 years through the Mayor's Purchase Award. View this unique exhibition now, and see interpretations of the City’s ever-evolving geographical and cultural landscape through the eyes of its artists. The show will…
Find out more »January 2022
Visit Little Canada’s Five Cities
The highly detailed and immersive miniature attraction offers spectacular scenery, enveloping soundscapes, animated features, and moving cars, trains, and boats that all operate on a 15-minute day cycle; upon sunset thousands of tiny lights illuminate the display. A journey 10 years in the making, the attraction has opened to the public at 10 Dundas East across from Yonge and Dundas Square. Upon opening, guests can…
Find out more »All Dolled Up: Fashioning Cultural Expectations at Bata Shoe Museum
Not limited to child's play, dolls have been used since time immemorial around the world for a wide range of purposes. Their removable clothes, including footwear, bring delight to people due to their diminutive size, and many of these accessories have become collectable in their own right. Playing with dolls, however, has a greater impact than simply offering a distraction. Dolls have historically promoted complex…
Find out more »Free Public Skating at Evergreen Brickworks
Visit our picturesque skating rink in Koerner Gardens for our free public skate hours. Bring your own skates or rent a pair of ours. Public skating is available in hour-long timeslots. In order to secure your spot, you must register ahead of time (no payment required). Please note that walk-ins will not be accepted for public skating. Rentals ($5) and skate sharpening ($10) are available…
Find out more »Skate at Harbourfront Centre Rink
Nestled along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Ontario, Harbourfront Centre’s rink is one of Toronto’s most scenic spaces. Its stunning and unique location is for visitors and tourists alike to enjoy our upcoming skating programs. Provided by Synerglace Canada, our new skating rink will be at our Concert Stage with an ice loop at Harboufront’s South Orchard. We are proud to offer real ice skating…
Find out more »Nordic Lights at Harbourfront
Join us on campus as we celebrate the opening of Nordic Bridges. Nordic Lights is a cross-campus series of public light art installations from Nordic and Canadian artists. Supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers, Waterfront Business Improvement Area, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, NEXT Magazine, Icelandair and Nordic Culture Point.
Find out more »XOXO Downsview
XOXO Downsview is a celebration of public art, culture and local heritage, launched in coordination with ArtworxTO: Toronto's Year of Public Art 2021-2022. It involves dynamic installations, murals, multimedia works and an audio walking tour of the Downsview Lands and Downsview Park. The project highlights local artists, and aims to bring people together and highlight the history and potential of Downsview as a destination and…
Find out more »February 2022
WINTER GLOW
Experience a family-friendly outdoor winter festival as you celebrate the magic of winter with ice and snow sculptures, illuminated structures, life size snow globes, light show and more! Choose between a walk thru experience or drive thru in the comfort and safety of your car.
Find out more »WillowWood School In-Person Open House
Join us at our upcoming open house on February 12th, 2022. Speak with our high school and lower school principals, our staff, and go on a tour of our school! RSVP at https://www.willowwoodschool.ca/lets-connect or email stevet@willowwoodschool.ca
Find out more »March 2022
Virtual Open House and Tour
Join us at our virtual open house on March 1st, 2022. Speak with our high school and lower school principals, our staff, and go on a virtual tour of our school! RSVP at https://willowwoodschool.ca/lets-connect or email stevet@wilowwoodschool.ca
Find out more »Bridges Festival
Bridges Festival is a three day puppetry festival taking place at the beginning of March break. Filled with exciting shows, engaging workshops and panels, join us to discover the art of puppetry from its origin to today. Bridges Festival aims to connect professional puppeteers from around the world and bridge cultures through one of the oldest art forms. Bridges Festival engages in the conversation about…
Find out more »Mini Pop Kids
Canada’s #1 music brand for kids is coming back to Brampton due to POPular demand! A concert experience packed full of family-friendly versions of the year’s biggest hits plus throwback favourites for fans of all ages to enjoy. Sing along, dance along and POP at a show designed for kids and parents too!
Find out more »April 2022
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS
Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce its return to Toronto in 2022 with its most critically acclaimed touring show KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities. Hailed as an “enthralling, over-the-top magical show”, KURIOS will open under the iconic Big Top at Ontario Place on April 14, 2022, for a limited series of performances. A “KURIOS” EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER Critically acclaimed the world over, KURIOS—Cabinet…
Find out more »May 2022
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
It's Time to Believe in Magic A newly staged, one show magical experience will arrive at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre on May 31, 2022. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child originally cast a spell over the world as an epic two-part event. Now, the show has been boldly restaged as one singular performance by the award-winning creative team. With just one ticket in hand,…
Find out more »August 2022
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for non-stop fun when 50 of your favorite Disney friends come to life through world-class ice skating. Help Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the Toy Story 4 gang help Forky realize what it means to be a toy. Sing-along with Elsa at the coolest adventure in town! Join the adventure when 50 unforgettable Disney characters skate into your hometown,…
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