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November 2018
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 »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 »STEM Fall Programs & Activities for Youth at STEAMLabs
This Fall, STEAMLabs is offering ongoing weekend & weekday youth programs in coding, video game programming, making, digital fabrication and more! We even have a program specifically designed just for girls. Through hands-on learning, youth not only gain new tech skills, but develop a sense of self-confidence through creative thinking in a collaborative environment. Students are the instigators of their own learning as they imagine, design and create projects of interest with the guidance of experienced mentors! Available Themes include:…
Find out more »Weekly Fall Sports Clinics Are Now Open!
True North Sports Camps operates after-school and weekend clinics from September until June. Our wide variety of sports programs are available for all skill levels and include Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Multi-Sport. For 60 to 90 minutes each week, young athletes will have an opportunity to improve their physical literacy and fundamental movement skills by staying active and having fun! We are offering T-ball, Baseball and Basketball clinics this fall at various locations including: - Lawrence Park -…
Find out more »Quantum: The Exhibition
Delve into the realm of the subatomic, where particles, forces and fields reign supreme. Deepen your understanding of quantum mechanics as you learn about superposition, entanglement and uncertainty. Discover that things at the subatomic level behave very differently from those at the macroscopic level, defying our human-scale intuition. See how physicists like Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Erwin Schrodinger and others advanced and reconceived the theoretical framework for quantum mechanics over time. Building on the basics, examine how quantum mechanics and…
Find out more »ROMKids Day Camp
Looking for something to do with the kids on their school PD Days? Join us at the ROM for a day at camp! Kids have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum. Register your kids ages 5 – 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. This one-day version of our popular Summer Club program provides a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Pre-registration is required. Limited space is available. Registration is on…
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. For children ages 2 to 4, accompanied by an…
Find out more »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. Saturdays, October 13 - December 1 $270/ half day session
Find out more »Fall Savings at Medieval Times!
Queen Doña Maria Isabella cordially invites you to experience her brand new show! Cheer one of six gallant knights to victory as they compete in games of skill and live combat! You will also witness beautiful equestrian and falconry acts, all while eating a four-course feast fit for royalty! Use code "FEAST18" when booking online or via 1-888-WE-JOUST. Conditions apply.
Find out more »The Quest to Save Christmas Family Escape Room
Come and experience Toronto's only holiday themed escape room! Available for booking in two different difficulty levels, this 60 minute adventure is guaranteed to get the whole family involved! Santa's Head Elf in charge of his reindeer has been kidnapped! You have 60 minutes to gain access to the office of Pepper Minstix and create the Magical Reindeer Dust needed in order to help his reindeer fly in order to save Christmas! Bookings are required in advance by calling 416-922-6061…
Find out more »LEGO Mystery Mural Build
For 60 years the LEGO Group has celebrated the limitless creativity of the LEGO® brick. In celebration of the diversity and playfulness of Canada, the LEGO Group is setting out to build the largest mural in the western hemisphere – over 40 ft x 12ft and approximately 663,552 bricks. During three weeks, brick-by-brick the community will build together to continuously reveal the mural image until the final brick is in place and the ultimate scene is revealed. To ensure that…
Find out more »Toronto Christmas Market 2018
The magic of the Christmas season returns to Toronto, Nov. 15 to Dec. 23, with the 9th annual Toronto Christmas Market at the Distillery Historic District. Ranked one of the best Christmas Markets in the world, the festival features hundreds of unique and locally handcrafted products, stunning light canopies, family friendly entertainment, heated mulled wine, beer and hospitality gardens, and Santa and the elves, all in an atmosphere so romantic you can't help but fall in love with the holiday…
Find out more »Casa Loma Escape Series
Escape from the Tower, the first installation of the Casa Loma Escape Series, blending fact with fiction and theatre with gaming. Escape the Tower is a fictional experience based on true historical facts. Station M is the third game in the Casa Loma Escape Series and unfolds in the post-world war 2 era of Toronto’s History. Station M was the codename for a secret manufacturing facility that produced gadgets and covert material for the British Security Coordination. Take a trip…
Find out more »Kawaii Land
An intersect of anime, cuteness, fashion, and design all under one roof in the heart of downtown Toronto. Come to Kawaii Land to be fascinated by all things ridiculously cute. Kawaii Land will make your life more whimsical. After the success of the Kawaii Cafe; mowgen has decided to expand from it's previous event theme pertaining to all things cute with Kawaii Land. Kawaii Land will be another community gathering and meet up event for cute fashion and cute artwork…
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 »Family Christmas Weekends
Step into a Christmas wonderland as your senses come alive with the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas. With special Christmas activities every Saturday and Sunday, your family will discover old traditions and perhaps start some new ones of your own! Saturdays and Sundays from November 17 to December 23
Find out more »Ontario Science Centre/STEAMLabs Maker Club
The Ontario Science Centre is partnering with STEAMLabs for a new series of Saturday workshops for kids aged 6-13 this fall. Participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art and math in these exciting and intensive workshops. Held in the unique setting of the Science Centre, participants are sure to be inspired to experience what it means to be a Maker, from idea to finished product. Workshops start on October 13 and will be held every Saturday through to November 24,…
Find out more »Solar Observing at the Ontario Science Centre
Safely observe the Sun* with specially filtered telescopes. Learn about our nearest star and try your eye at spotting exotic surface features, including sunspots, spicules, and prominences. January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 May 26 June 23 July 28 August 25 September 22 October 27 November 24 December 22 10 am - 12 pm * Weather permitting. In the event of cloud cover, program will be rescheduled to the following Saturday. TELUSCAPE Outside Main Entrance
Find out more »Kidzfest
Come to Yonge-Dundas Square for a day of free fun for kids and their families. The day’s festivities include stage performances, meet and greets with PJ Masks, and more! You can also make some arts and crafts, take your family photos with the characters, and jump high in the bouncy castles! KidzFest is presented by the businesses in the Downtown Yonge Improvement Area. Free Admission. For updates, visit http://www.downtownyonge.com/kidzfest/ or follow us on Twitter or Facebook: @DowntownYonge #Kidzfest18
Find out more »It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
A beloved family classic, just in time for the holidays! (Returning LOT Favourite, Sold out in 2015 - 2016 - 2017) Faced with a life of dreams deferred, George Bailey sets out to throw himself from a bridge — until a dotty angel-in-waiting shows him what might have been. Don't miss this beloved holiday classic, brought to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast! Revisit Bedford Falls, fall in love again with George and Mary, and discover the magic…
Find out more »THE WIZARD OF OZ – The Toto-ly Twistered Family Musical
“Toto, I don’t think we’re in Toronto anymore!” Ross Petty Productions proudly presents THE WIZARD OF OZ – The Toto-ly Twistered Family Musical. Follow the yellow brick road to the Elgin Theatre in Toronto from November 29, 2018 – January 5, 2019 for the 23rd annual fractured fairytale! Strapping on the famous ruby slippers will be Camille Eanga-Selenge (The Book of Mormon / Broadway and Australia), as the adventure-bound and homesick Dorothy. Swept up from their home on Ossington Avenue…
Find out more »CP Holiday Trains – Oshawa Stop
19th edition of the CP Holiday Train ready to support communities and raise awareness. As in years past, two trains will operate coast-to-coast under the Holiday Train banner, with approximately 150 shows held in November and December. Every pound of food and dollar raised at each stop stays with the local food bank to help feed those in need in that community. Performers: Terri Clark, Sierra Noble and Kelly Prescott Oshawa - November 29, 2018 680 Laval Drive (behind Walmart) Toronto…
Find out more »CP Holiday Trains – Toronto Stop
19th edition of the CP Holiday Train ready to support communities and raise awareness. As in years past, two trains will operate coast-to-coast under the Holiday Train banner, with approximately 150 shows held in November and December. Every pound of food and dollar raised at each stop stays with the local food bank to help feed those in need in that community. Performers: Terri Clark, Sierra Noble and Kelly Prescott Oshawa - November 29, 2018 680 Laval Drive (behind Walmart) Toronto…
Find out more »December 2018
Storytime with Santa
Spend a fun-filled festive time with Santa and his helpers at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Gather round Santa’s chair and hear a classic Christmas tale read by the jolly man himself, and don’t forget to snap that perfect photo!
Find out more »Model Railroad Club of Toronto Open House
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto, home of the Central Ontario Railway and one of North America's premiere O-scale clubs is having an Open House Show on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, 2018. Doors will be open from 11am to 4pm each day. Come see what's new! During the last five years, club members have been rebuilding the Central Ontario Railway, continuing the traditions of the previous layouts with a new innovative design and state-of-the-art technology. We regret…
Find out more »ROM Family Fundays
Sunday? More like FUNday! Come along for a day of discovery packed with exciting themed experiences and hands-on activities inspired by our exhibitions and collections. Activities run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free with Museum admission. Select Sundays only. Upcoming Dates Family Funday: Brilliant Science Sunday, September 23, 2018 Family Funday: Digging History Sunday, October 21, 2018 Family Funday: Burning Bright Sunday, December 2, 2018
Find out more »If on a Christmas Night… / Se una notte a Natale…
Presented by Villa Charities and the Columbus Centre, and created by internationally acclaimed theatre company DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT), “If on a Christmas Night…” is an interactive and immersive theatrical experience specifically designed for the Columbus Centre. This world premiere production presents a series of adventurous and comical situations around the celebration of Christmas, through the lens of Italian and Italian-Canadian culture. Moving through a sequence of interactions with the actors and at different locations, the spectators are invited to gather,…
Find out more »Once On This Island
The award-winning family show comes to Toronto! If your family loved The Little Mermaid or Moana, they'll love the captivating legend of romance between a peasant girl and the rich boy whom she saves from death. Filled with calypso-flavoured songs, this musical takes place on a Caribbean island where villagers are telling the magical story of the orphan Ti Moune: a fearless girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love! Guided…
Find out more »Home Alone in Concert
Back by popular demand! A box-office monster hit when it was released in 1990, this madcap family comedy has become a certified holiday classic. Macaulay Culkin stars as an inventive eight-year-old, accidentally left alone over Christmas, who repeatedly outsmarts a couple of bone-headed burglars. John Williams’s delightful score packs extra punch and sparkle when the TSO, joined by Resonance Youth Choir, performs it live with the film! Performances: December 6, 2018 | 7:30 pm December 7, 2018 | 7:30 pm December…
Find out more »Soulpepper’s A Christmas Carol
Soulpepper’s beloved production of A Christmas Carol has become a Toronto holiday tradition. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts who help him understand the importance of charity in the holiday season. Recommended for ages 8+ The Soulpepper Family Festival invites you to share the magic of theatre this season with holiday programming for all ages. Enjoy same-day free admission to the Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery Historic District with each Soulpepper ticket. On stage December…
Find out more »Soulpepper’s Peter Pan
Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. The fantastical audience favourite is back! J. M. Barrie’s classic story about the boy who would never grow up is given a lively musical reimagining for kids and kids-at-heart. Recommended for ages 3+ Approximate running time: 1 hour & 15 minutes . There will be no intermission. The Soulpepper Family Festival invites you to share the magic of theatre this season with holiday programming for all ages. Enjoy same-day free admission to the Toronto…
Find out more »Toronto Fan Days Holiday Show
A 1-day holiday shopping extravaganza and a festive fandom celebration for the whole family! We have amazing local retailers, artists, makers, and creators coming to this year so that you can shop 'til you drop for toys, unique accessories, commissioned art, Golden & Silver Age comics, various collectibles, and many more. Tickets are available for $10 at the door. Kids 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult, but if you're a FAN EXPO Canada VIP or Premium…
Find out more »The Cook’s Apprentice
Kids aged 8 to 12 learn to bake traditional cakes, biscuits and confections in the Officers' historic kitchen. Recipes include iced Queen Cakes, Gingerbread, Peppermint Drops and a delicious breakfast griddle cake for the holidays. Recipe package and samples to take home. When: December 8, 2018 Event Time(s): 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Cost: $30
Find out more »Toronto Kids Fashion Week
Toronto Kids Fashion Week (TK) is the annual fashion week dedicated to celebrating kids fashion and featuring top kids fashion designers alongside some of the most iconic kids wear brands in Canada and around the world. Attendees will experience the beauty, excitement, and entertainment of watching kids models take on the runway. Oriented to build a one-stop platform for kids fashion industries, Toronto Kids Fashion Week will gather top-recognized designers, kids fashion collection brands, kids fashion media as well as…
Find out more »Santa Brunch Cruise
Take the family on a unique holiday season excursion! Join Santa and Mariposa Cruises aboard our annual Santa Brunch Cruise. Tickets include: 2-hours cruising through the Toronto Harbour with Santa Ever-changing spectacular views of the Toronto city skyline & Harbour. Delicious buffet brunch prepared fresh by our Chef Complimentary family photo with Santa Claus Holiday crafts and child friendly activities All beverages available for purchase at our Cash Bar
Find out more »Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village with Chris McKhool and Friends
Free 4 Kids Family Concert featuring special guests Aviva Chernick, Shannon Thunderbird, Maryem Tollar and Ernie Tollar, Donne Roberts, Kevin Laliberte, Drew Birston, Rebecca Campbell, and more. Free for kids and teens. Adults $20 in advance, $25 cash at the door Celebrate! gives young audiences a glimpse into the different customs, celebrations and festivities enjoyed in Canada. JUNO AWARD nominee Chris McKhool celebrates the multicultural mosaic of our country with songs about Bodhi Day (Buddhist), Carnival (Quebec), Chanukah, Chinese New…
Find out more »Christmas Victorian Teas
Have you ever had tea at the Oshawa Museum? Don’t miss out on this year’s Christmas Victorian Teas! The Oshawa Museum is the only place you can find sandwiches, scones and desserts homemade by our dedicated volunteers. Spend the afternoon at the lake and relax while our friendly Visitor Hosts serve a light luncheon at our Christmas-themed Victorian Afternoon Tea. We provide friendly service and smiling faces to relieve any holiday season stress! On Wednesday, December 12 and Thursday, December…
Find out more »Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo
Corteo, the latest arena production from Cirque du Soleil, will be presented at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena (formerly the Air Canada Centre) from December 12 to 16, 2018, for a limited run of eight performances. Directed by the talented Daniele Finzi Pasca, the unique concept and configuration of the stage offers the audience a one of a kind theatrical atmosphere with vantage points never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. This spectacular performance will feature 51 acrobats, musicians, singers…
Find out more »Pia Bouman’s 33rd Annual Nutcracker
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the Nutcracker ballet! Presented by Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement, a not-for-profit dance school in Parkdale, it brings together nearly 100 dancers ages seven to 18 along with a community of volunteers and local dignitaries to share this holiday favourite. It is an annual tradition for many families in and beyond the Toronto area, that brings Parkdale and its surrounding communities together for an evening of dance and holiday…
Find out more »Christmas by Lamplight
Bathed in the glow of lamplight and dressed in its holiday finery, Black Creek comes alive at night with music, food and activities. See the Village at your own pace from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Enjoy: Caroling Storytime Christmas Crafts Shopping Visit with Santa Hot Apple Cider Samples Roasted Chestnuts Festive Treats Purchase tickets in advance online
Find out more »Gingerbread Make and Bake
In this hands-on workshop, kids (aged 4 and up) will use period cooking utensils and tools to sift flour, crush cinnamon, cloves or allspice, pound sugar and grate nutmeg and ginger as they prepare an 1800's gingerbread recipe. Samples can be taken home - if they last that long! See website for schedule and pricing
Find out more »January 2019
One Thing Leads to Another
YPT’s critically-acclaimed, award-winning show for babies returns due to overwhelming demand before going on a national tour! An innovative work of theatre created specifically for infants, this production transforms everyday objects into fabulous, fanciful, theatrical phenomena as it engages, stimulates and delights babies and adults alike. A Collective Collaboration by Maja Ardal, Audrey Dwyer, Mary Francis Moore and Julia Tribe Developed from the original concept, research and theme by Maja Ardal Directed by Mary Francis Moore IN THE STUDIO JAN.…
Find out more »Soulpepper’s Rose
Meet Rose, a quiet kid from the town of Somewhere, who sees the world a little differently. To discover her place in the world she must embark on the adventure of a lifetime and conquer the mountain that stands in her way. See just how high Rose can go in this inspiring new musical from Sarah Wilson and Mike Ross, co-creator of Spoon River (Critics Pick – New York Times). Recommended for ages 5+
Find out more »February 2019
We Are All Treaty People
Created by the Artists of Making Treaty 7 Co-Produced by Quest Theatre & Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society ON THE MAINSTAGE FEB. 11-22, 2019 RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 & UP RUNS APPROX. 45 MIN. Two children – one Indigenous, one white – are told by the Trickster they cannot be friends due to the terms of Alberta’s Treaty 7. But the Trickster’s words inspire them to prove him wrong. Using history, song, story, dance and puppetry, this inspiring production from…
Find out more »The 26 Letter Dance
Created, directed and co-choreographed by Hélène Langevin Co-choreographed by Jean-François Légaré Produced by Bouge de là MAINSTAGE | Feb. 26-Mar. 16, 2019 | Recommended for Ages 4 & up | French Performances available! This inventive, interactive show inspires kids to dance to the beat of their own drum – based on the alphabet! Bouge de là takes us on a journey through the world of letters and words in a unique experience that’s contemporary and poetic – and just great…
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