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Register for FREE Workshops, Talks, and Events in Scarborough!
Expand your creativity and/or discover a new medium or hobby at Scarborough Arts' SA Suite of Workshops Winter/Spring 2018! Choose from workshops, talks, and events covering all art forms and disciplines including visual art (SA Creates/SA Kids), literary (SA Writes), and creative movement (SA Moves) led by local artists and arts educators. Some workshops and events that we're offering this season include zine-making, explorations in batik, tissue-paper stained glass, African movement and dance, and more! All workshops are open to…
Find out more »The World of the Fatimids
The World of the Fatimids sheds light on one of history’s most intriguing and vibrant civilizations, which at its height in the 10th and 11th centuries influenced thought and life throughout the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, and the Near East – yet is little known in North America. Through monumental architectural pieces as well as intimately scaled artwork, the exhibition conjures up a land of many faiths and explores life, both royal and everyday, in the capital the Fatimids founded, al-Qahirah,…
Find out more »Hockey Hall of Fame Stanley Cup 125th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrating 125 years of hockey’s greatest treasure. If the Stanley Cup could talk, imagine the stories it could tell. Get hands-on-access to the Stanley Cup and immerse yourself into the rich history of Hockey’s Holy Grail. Catch this limited-time tribute which ends December 31, 2018.
Find out more »ROMKids Junior
Inspire your toddler's imagination and sense of discovery as you explore the ROM's collection of art, history, and nature through the eyes of a child. Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life. Spring Season: April 3 - June 2 $200 For…
Find out more »ROM Saturday Club
This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. The ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy eight Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in the ROM's inspiring galleries. April 7 - June 2 $270 1/2 day for 8 weeks
Find out more »Annie
The world’s favourite family musical ANNIE makes its long-awaited return to Toronto this spring, starring television and stage star LESLEY NICOL. Best known as the beloved Mrs. Patmore in the hit television series Downton Abbey, Lesley makes her Canadian debut as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan in this stunning new production direct from London’s West End. ALEX BOURNE (Mamma Mia!, Chicago) co-stars as Daddy Warbucks. Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live…
Find out more »Spring Sports Clinics
Spring Training: Baseball Spring Training is a weekend clinic that focuses on fundamental skills and high quality repetitions to get players ready for the beginning of their season. Our instructors review the proper mechanics of hitting, fielding and pitching and provide the players with ample opportunity to practice each skill through a series of high-energy drills. In addition, various team concepts will be introduced including cut-off plays, pitcher fielding practice, and situational hitting. Instructional Leagues & T-Ball: Our baseball and…
Find out more »Sprout Club for Caregiver & Tots – May
Looking for an engaging program that will entertain and enrich early development? Introduce your toddler to nature through songs, crafts, puzzles, sensory activities and more. Please note: Sprout Club is not held on holidays. Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Member $60; Public $75 Ages: 18 months to 3 years Session 1: January 29 to March 5, 2018 Session 2: April 2 to 30, 2018 Session 3: May 14 to June 18, 2018 Session 4: September 17 to October 22, 2018 Session…
Find out more »Pirate Ship Adventure
Come join the crew in search of sunken Treasure! Become a pirate, dress in costume, face paint, tattoos and pirate names. Climb aboard the island rogue, a 50 ft pirate ship and sail along Torontos harbour. Fire the water cannons and save our crew from tyranny. This interactive show will be an experience your child will never forget. SAILS Weekends May/June Daily July/August Weekends September/October Also available for birthday parties, summer camps, and corporate events. You can visit www.piratelife.ca for…
Find out more »Weekends at the BSM
Spend an afternoon at Toronto’s coolest shoebox, where parents and kids can spend time together exploring the galleries and having both a fun and educational experience. Visit us on the weekend with your little ones and there is always a drop-in, shoe-themed arts and crafts activity available as well as funky shoes to try on and a game of iSpy to play in the gallery. All activities are drop-in until 4pm (unless pre-empted by other programming).
Find out more »Centreville Open Weekends in May
Centreville Amusement Park opens for the 2018 season! The park will be open on weekends throughout the month of May. Opening day is Saturday, May 5. Enjoy over 30 rides and attractions! Surrounded by 600 acres of gorgeous parkland and just across the harbour from the city of Toronto, you and your family can spin yourself silly in the Twirling Tea Cups, take a plunge in the Log Flume or bounce around in Bumper Boats and Bumper Cars – plus…
Find out more »Doors Open Toronto
The 19th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf provides an opportunity to see inside more than 130 of the most architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city. This year’s theme, “Film: The Great Romance” explores the city’s film and television industry. With more than 1,400 on-location film, television and digital media productions taking place in the city each year, Toronto is North America’s third largest screen-based production centre and the heart of Canada’s film and…
Find out more »Doors Open Toronto at Evergreen Brick Works
On Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 join us for a guided tour of the Evergreen Brick Works site. Each day there will be one guided tour at 2pm where visitors will learn about the past, present and future of the Don Valley Brick Works industrial architecture through the lenses of sustainable green design. Visitors can put on their walking shoes as they tour the building campus and learn about how Evergreen and partners reclaimed and revitalized this former industrial site…
Find out more »Doors Open at Black Creek
Enjoy free admission to the village during Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf and enjoy a look behind some of the oldest doors in the city! With more than 40 buildings dating between 1816 and 1867 Black Creek brings together a variety of architectural styles and a unique mix of commercial and domestic buildings from across southern Ontario. This year’s theme, “Film: The Great Romance,” explores the city’s film and television industry. See if you can recognize The Village from popular TV…
Find out more »Teddy Bear Picnic at Centreville
Beasley Bear is inviting you and your favourite stuffed animal to his annual Teddy Bear Picnic! Join Beasley on Centre Island on May 26th and 27th from 11am-4pm for an afternoon of FREE family entertainment! We’ll have face painters, games, coloring stations, and of course our Teddy Bear clinic to make sure your favourite stuffed animal is happy and healthy! All donations from this event will go to support Sick Kids Foundation.
Find out more »Woofstock
Woofstock, North America's Largest Festival for Dogs, is turning 15!! Come PAWty with us Saturday May 26th & Sunday May 27th, 2018 at Woodbine Park, Toronto. It's a canine celebration like no other! Shopping, games, entertainment, competitions, and all the doggie love you can imagine!
Find out more »Treasure Island
This highly acclaimed adaptation brings new life to Stevenson’s classic through virtuosic performances and big laughs. Coming fresh off of 4 Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, the cast of four shines in full historical costume while athletically swapping amongst a myriad of lively characters. A definite must-see. May 26 - July 1, 2019 Shows @ 1:30pm Ages 5 and up
Find out more »Splash Works Opening Day
Canada's Wonderland's Premier Water Park will open for another season of fun in the sun on May 26! Splash Works is included with Park Admission and Season Passes. Be sure to visit the new Lakeside Lagoon, including all-new interactive spray features that everyone will enjoy.
Find out more »Mom & Baby Stroller Tour
We know it can be tricky to find things to do with a little one! So come and join a group of other moms and babies for a docent-led tour of the BSM. Tours are held on the last Tuesday of every month. Tuesday, May 29 | 11am | $14
Find out more »Grease the Musical
Return to an era of pink ladies and slicked back hair with Grease the Musical, live in Toronto! The 2017 production that captivated audiences returns to Toronto’s historic Winter Garden Theatre for another limited run Thursday, May 24th, 2018. Preview tickets will be available through an exclusive presale to the production’s Facebook fans Tuesday, April 3rd at www.facebook.com/greasetoronto for a 20% discount. Preview tickets are valid for performances between May 24 – May 30. Tickets go on sale to the…
Find out more »Dundas West Fest
This June, Dundas West -- one of Toronto’s trendiest and most eclectic destinations -- will once again host the city’s hottest festival. Spanning 12 city blocks from Dundas Street West to Ossington Street over to Landsdowne Avenue, the annual Dundas West Festival invites Toronto to become immersed in the neighbourhood’s unique creative local flavor. Whether you participate in a samba lesson, sample delicious local food from around the world, witness the world's largest brass band ever, or join the kids on…
Find out more »100In1Day at Evergreen
On Saturday, June 2nd, 2018, 100In1Day Canada is returning to Toronto! We invite you to join your community in transforming your city through hundreds of urban interventions in public spaces around the country all on one day. Imagine the possibilities for our city if hundreds of people united to participate in small initiatives to spark change. 100In1Day Canada is part of a growing global movement changing how people collaborate and interact with their cities. People of all ages, backgrounds and locations across…
Find out more »Alice in Wonderland Storytime
Join us for an Alice in Wonderland inspired storytime and hands-on activity in the gallery! Liz Johnston, storyteller extraordinaire from Toronto’s beloved Mabel’s Fables bookstore, will lead this family-friendly program. All are welcome. Storytime recommended for ages 3-6. Free with admission* *The Textile Museum of Canada is a participant in the Toronto Public Library Museum + Arts Pass Program. The pass gives free access to the Museum for up to two adults and four children. Passes are available at all…
Find out more »The Cool Kids Concert
Fun, interactive musical adventure with children’s entertainer Marky Weinstock. An epic hour of silly songs, rhymes and traditional children’s songs, all with a Jewish twist. Admission Free, Bialik Hebrew Day School, 2760 Bathurst www.jewishmusicweek.com Part of Jewish Music Week in Toronto: Sunday June 3 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Find out more »Willy Wonka The Musical
Enter a world of pure imagination as Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man comes to chocolate-covered life! The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale! Featuring the enchanting songs from the famous film starring Gene Wilder, plus new songs. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth!
Find out more »ROMkids Day: Blast from the Past
Friday, June 8, 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $85, $76.50 ROM Members Extended Care available for additional fee Looking for something for the kids to do while they're away from school? Drop them off at ROM Camp! A shorter version of our popular Summer Club, ROM Camp offers kids special access to active learning, with supervised, fun, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Theme: Blast from the Past Get ready for an action packed journey to…
Find out more »Evergreen Adventure PA Day Camp
Through Evergreen Adventure Camp, campers ages 6–12 will explore the greener side of Toronto through new discoveries and adventures in the urban wild at PA Day Camp. Together we’ll unearth stories, track animals and build forts at Evergreen Brick Works.
Find out more »Science Fun with Scientists in School and Lee Valley Tools!
Calling all young scientists! In collaboration with Lee Valley Tools, Scientists in School is hosting workshops at their Scarborough store location. Perfect for hands-on, family fun, these workshops allow kids to play, explore and create within the fields of music and sound, birds, bees and magnetism! Build a musical instrument out of a vegetable and construct a pollinator habitat house! The cost is $30 per child (all of which will go to Scientists in School, a Canadian non-profit) Visit: http://www.leevalley.com…
Find out more »My Neighbour Totoro, The Boy and The Beast, Japanese desserts and Cosplay!
Featuring: Rare Screening of my Neighbour Totoro and The Boy and the Beast Mixer activities for a chance to make new friends Vocal performances by Yumemi Cosplay and The Last Son Cosplay Cosplay hosts Green screen fun with hand-made Ghibli props Japanese dessert for all supplied by HCafe Japanese Cafe! Vegan options available! A cosplay contest for prizes! Authentic Studio Ghibli merchandise imported from Japan Exclusive handmade goods and original designs by Toronto artist collective Studio Otesei Door prizes LIMITED…
Find out more »Jr. Jays
New to the 2018 season, every Sunday Home Game at the Ballpark, with the exception of Mother's Day, Father's Day and Canada Day, is a Jr. Jays Sunday presented by Boston Pizza. Additionally, there will be 3 Jr. Jays Weekends where Saturday will also have all of the activations we love! Kids 14 and under can visit our Jr. Jays Zones on the 100, 200 and 500 levels to take part in many fun activities that will keep them entertained…
Find out more »Downsview Park Nature Connection
A FREE nature program for families. Connect with your natural world and come out to Downsview Park! All ages are welcome.* Downsview Park staff will take you on a free indoor/outdoor Park program based on nature-themed topics to get you exploring the natural world, starting with Downsview Park! Each two-hour program will explore a natural theme. Activities will be flexible to reflect the interest of participants. Nature Connection runs every 2nd and 4th Sunday, unless otherwise noted. Check out our…
Find out more »People in Motion Career Fair 2018
Are you looking for a rewarding career? The top companies in Canada are hiring and they want to meet you - Get your career on track at Canada's largest Disability Career Fair! Job seekers with disabilities are encouraged to attend the career fair held within People in Motion and meet employers interested in your skills and accomplishments. The Career fair is only held for one day on JUNE 15TH ONLY FEATURED EMPLOYERS: OPG - Ontario Power Generation BGIS City of…
Find out more »A Temple Sinai Program: Young Families Summer Shabbat
Summer is here, and we have so many reasons to be grateful. New beginnings, making new friends at camp, the trees, the animals and, of course, popsicles and ice cream are just a few reasons why we love summer. Join us for an evening of song, sand and sun, along with a BBQ Shabbat dinner; Bird house craft and Activities on gratitude. Time: 5:45 p.m. Register online at www.templesinai.net call the Temple Office at 416-487-4161 or email programs@templesinai.net by Monday,…
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 »Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak
Opening June 16 at the Art Gallery of Ontario Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak explores the enduring legacy of two of the biggest names in Inuit art. Curated by a team of Inuit artists and curators, the exhibition presents a dynamic vision of contemporary Inuit life through 111 drawings, sketches and rare works on paper from both artists. Known as the “grandmother of Inuit art, Kenojuak Ashevak (1927–2013),” is an internationally acclaimed artist, a Companion of the Order of…
Find out more »Yorkville Exotic Car Show
The Bloor-Yorkville area, Toronto’s destination neighbourhood for high-end boutiques, restaurants and hotels welcomes everyone to the 8th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father’s Day, June 17, 2018 from 12 noon to 5 pm. This spectacular red-carpet event will take place on the “Mink Mile” section of Bloor Street, one of the most luxurious shopping streets in North America. Bloor Street will be closed to traffic between Avenue Road and Bay Street so visitors can walk the red carpet and…
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