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September 2018
Children’s Choir
No one in the world owns a more unique instrument than their voice. Not one person’s voice is the same as another, and every voice is as beautiful as the next! 88Keys’ Children’s Choir (for ages 6 and up) will bring together our community’s unique and beautiful voices for our very first ensemble voice program. This program will run bi-weekly on Friday evenings from September through until June, and is open to every child who loves to sing! WHY JOIN…
Find out more »Art Mentorship for Kids at Winged Canvas
Art Mentorship is a semi-private tutoring style program that is taught one-on-one style with lessons tailored to each child’s individual needs. Unlike group-style lessons where everyone does the same lesson step by step, Art Mentorship allows for more self-directed and personalized learning. Art Mentorship for kids has a student teacher ratio of 1:3. Benefits of Art Mentorship: -Very small student teacher ratio (starting at 1:3, or half the size of group classes) -Personalized art projects catered to each student’s interests…
Find out more »Art Foundations (Teens)
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include realistic and experimental drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, mixed media and design concepts. Your instructor will introduce an art concept or new material each week and work with you step by step towards creating meaningful artwork you are proud of. Classes are small so each student gets one-on-one time with the instructor. This is a…
Find out more »Beginner Art for Adults Class at Winged Canvas
This beginner art class is the ideal class for adults looking to rekindle their love of art, perfect for beginners! Dabble in a bit of everything - from learning key drawing techniques such line, blending and shading to exploring the foundations of painting in watercolour and acrylic. Classes run all year on a weekly basis in Markham. You’ll get to try: cartooning drawing realistic faces landscape painting simple perspective, line and shading painting techniques such as brushwork and colour theory…
Find out more »Treewalk Village Open for the Season
Treewalk Village is now open for the season! Children and the young at heart can let their imaginations lead the way while exploring our tree house village at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville Ontario, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Climb from tree house to tree house through 8 foot tall hammock nets and wood bridges! Descend to the ground on slides, crawl through a network of tunnels, and play on our treewee obstacle course! This is a 2-hour activity,…
Find out more »88Keys Music Lessons
Join the adventures of the school-age kids as they travel from play room to the practice room to the recital hall. Check out those fun-filled educational programs for kids.
Find out more »Preschool Ready Set Go
Get them ready for school with this designed program for ages 2-4. Very flexable - choose your days that work for you! Includes daily workshops that only we offer! Check out our website for all the creative, educational fun!
Find out more »Open Life Drawing at Winged Canvas
Open Life Drawing workshops are uninstructed but peer critiques during breaks are highly encouraged! Drop ins are first come first serve (maximum 18 participants). What's provided: Easels, tables, music, a moderator who draws along with you, and a live model. What you need to bring: Drawing or painting materials. Starter kits are available for purchase for $25. Painters are welcome, but only odourless mineral spirits are allowed in the studio. $25 kit includes 18" X 24" Masonite Board 2 Bulldog…
Find out more »Summer Intensives Camp: Acrylic & Watercolour Painting Week at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This week of Summer Art Camp focuses on learning and experimenting with different painting techniques and subject matter. Exploring realism, we will study master painters like Rembrandt, Cezanne and John Singer Sargent to learn their techniques in still life painting and classical portraiture. We will also study modern artists to create contemporary paintings based on art movements and pop culture. Students will work in watercolour and acrylic and are assigned projects based on their interests and skill level. Looking for…
Find out more »Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival
The outdoor event highlight of the YEAR! For over a decade, Brooks Farms hosts an awesome Fall Fun Festival that gets bigger and better every year. Come out and enjoy the beautiful autumn season Brooks Farms style! Fall Fun Festival runs weekends beginning September 8th and ends October 28, 2018. Yes, that includes Thanksgiving Monday! Sue Wee Pig Races Corn Cob Blasters Pumpkin Cannon Show “Dark Side of the Hill” Zombies (for the older kids) Train Rides Zip Lines Giant…
Find out more »Cartooning and Anime class for kids at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This class is all about improving your drawing skills and learning the art of storytelling: how to draw proportions, refine linework, master colouring techniques, draw expressions and figures in action, and simple storyboarding. We’ll learn how to turn real people into cartoon versions of themselves, design mashups with popular characters, and exaggerate expressions and actions. We will look at cartoons from around the globe — particularly the popular world of Japanese Manga — and discover a new world of inspiration!…
Find out more »Baby Brain Booster Classes
Brain boosting, fun parent/baby program full of engaging and stimulating activities. Fall program commences 10th Sept 2018
Find out more »Art Foundations for Kids at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Grow your creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art program that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. Projects include cartooning, sketching, drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, mixed media, design, and sculpture. This is a perfect beginner to intermediate class to try different art materials and experiment with techniques to build a strong art foundation for future creative studies. All materials are included. Programs on Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. See website for full schedule.
Find out more »Kindermusik Wiggle and Grow (18- 36 months)
Wiggle and Grow is a super-fun, music-filled learning experience. In these 45-minute classes, young children enjoy singing, dancing, and instrument-play activities that are designed to promote cognitive development, encourage social skills like sharing and turn-taking, and cultivate early literacy skills. Wiggle and Grow classes offer monthly enrollment and a year’s worth of exciting 4-week sessions, each with its own theme. Bring the learning home with physical home materials that include a book and CD with all of the lyric songs.…
Find out more »Rebel Heartland
Walk in the footsteps of William Lyon Mackenzie and the Rebels of 1837! Fairy Lake Park will become a battleground as rebels and militia skirmish over the future of Upper Canada. A large-scale re-enactment, this unique event will take place from Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, and throughout beautiful historic downtown Newmarket. Visit a military encampment, see costumed interpreters re-create early 19th century life and be part of the action! Fun and educational for the entire family.
Find out more »Markham Museum Applefest
Come out and enjoy this popular annual event saluting the wonderful apple! The Museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers fresh samples to visitors. Take a stroll through our heritage apple orchard and participate in a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Find out more »Pierre Berton Heritage Centre Official Opening
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council invite you to celebrate the Official Opening of the Pierre Berton Heritage Centre. The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments. RSVP by September 14 to Franca.Gatto at franca.gatto@vaughan.ca or 905-832-8585 ext. 8037.
Find out more »Exhibit: Made in Canada
Let the artifacts on display - both from the museum collection and loaned from local residents - share their military stories. Wars impacted everyone - whether they were active service members or waiting "back home" in Canada. Included with general admission.
Find out more »Intensive Drawing class at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Intensive Drawing covers fundamental drawing techniques such as line, shading, blending, and principles such as composition. Advanced groups learn how to draw realistic faces, perspective, and various shading techniques, which can later be applied to painting, design and sculpture. Students will work in various dry media such as pencil, crayon, pen, coloured pencils, markers and pastels. Although drawing exercises are assigned, projects will cater to each individual interest to make projects interesting and fun. Here is a link to our…
Find out more »Parents Night Out – Iron Chef
Hey Parents Need a night out? Ages 3 -9 can be dropped off with our fully trained and professional staff. Each themed night includes: crafts, games, activities and dinner too! Located on beautiful historical Unionville Main street. We are steps away fro fabulous restaurants and shopping. Call or email to register. Sponsored by Main Street Kids 157 Main Street Unionville $25.00 / $23.00 for siblings Times: 5:00 - 9:00 pm Extended hour available. Must reserve ahead September 22nd Iron Chef…
Find out more »Markham YMCA Grand Unveiling
Join us on September 23 to explore our newly upgraded facilities and enjoy: • FREE snacks and beverages • Group fitness classes • Kids’ programs • Family-friendly activities • Chance to win #SweatForGood gear Mark your calendar! Here’s our schedule for the day: • 9:30 am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • 10:00 am: Kick-Off Arriba Party • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: FREE BBQ with live music, bouncy castle, face painting, and games • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Get your…
Find out more »Heritage Train Ride
Take a trip through time seated in one of our heated/air conditioned heritage coaches from the 1950's and enjoy our doors open baggage car. Each trip also features on-board entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Departures: Uxbridge -10:00 am and 2:30 pm; Stouffville - 12 pm Adults: $27, Senior & Student: $25, Child: $19
Find out more »Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill
Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill Multicultural Festival celebrates Richmond Hill’s diverse, multicultural community while supporting a worthy cause. The festival offers a great variety of activities to enjoy, including live entertainment and a showcase of culture, food, fashion, film, arts and crafts and sports from around the world.
Find out more »Main Street Kids PA Day Programs – Save $40.00
Check out the all new PA Day programs here at Main Street Kids. Book before all PA Days by September 1st and SAVE $40.00. Sept 24 Amazing race Unionville! Learn about Unionville as you complete physical challenges and memory skill games along the historical street. Oct. 22 Bowling trip and custom frame craft. Nov. 23 Crock a doodle field trip and outdoor scavenger hunt. Jan 18th Snap Circuit project, colorful science experiment and park outing. Feb 1st Sweet Valentine mason…
Find out more »Babysitting Course-Newmarket PA Day Sept. 24th
Register your child (ages 11-15) for our upcoming Red Cross Babysitting course on the September 24th PA Day. Benefits of a Red Cross Babysitting Course Why take a whole day to learn the skills of babysitting? Unless your child happens to be an older sibling who actively cares your younger children, chances are they knows very little about the critical aspects of caring for youngsters. And while some of those skills could be described as "common sense," many actually have…
Find out more »Earthbound Tots Fall Drop-In
Join us for our Fall Parent & Tot Drop-In Days at Earthbound Kids! Parents with young children can enjoy the fresh outdoors in a farm setting, meet our friendly farm animals, play in our kids playground and participate in special programming. All ages welcome. Programs are geared to ages toddler and pre-school. $5 per child. Infants 12 months and under free.
Find out more »Markham Fair
Canada's largest 4-day Agricultural Fair. Enjoy great food, midway, demonstrations, local vendors, cratfs, livestock judging, music, roaming entertainers, demolitian derby, BMX, monster truck show and lots more!
Find out more »Intro to Sculpture (12+)
Take your art into the 3rd dimension in this exciting new class! We’ll explore sculpture techniques and create work using different materials, including wire, cardboard, found/natural objects, 3D Pen, and Sculpey. Students will sharpen their craftsmanship and learn how to transform their ideas on paper into unique 3D projects. Great for beginners! Looking for more of a challenge? Our 4 week Realistic Sculpture course will start November 22nd! Find more info here: https://www.wingedcanvas.com/realistic-sculpture
Find out more »Newmarket Culture Days
Celebrate Newmarket’s culture at the Elman W. Campbell Museum on Saturday, September 29, 2018 during our Culture Days Open House! New exhibit: Warmth Through the Generations, showcasing rarely displayed quilts and quilt blocks from the museum’s collection, as well as quilts loaned by members of our community. Discover quilts made by Elman W. Campbell’s mother and grandmother, a Quilt of Valour, Dresden Plate, Colonial Lady, Double Wedding Ring, Underground Railroad and more! Explore the museum with a history hunt and…
Find out more »Camp Spooky
Join us at Canada's Wonderland for the ultimate fall festival – Camp Spooky! Families and kids can participate in a collection of scare-free Halloween activities for kids including BOO-rific mazes, trick-or-treating, foam pits, and so much more. Plus, all of your favourite rides will be open during the day, including KidZville and Planet Snoopy kids' areas. Best of all, it's included with your Park Admission to Canada's Wonderland! Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 29 - Oct. 28
Find out more »Richmond Hill Fire Prevention Week Open House
A day full of fun and education with your local firefighters! Watch live demonstrations, like auto extrication where firefighters will cut up a car, live entertainment and have fun with our games, activities and even sit in a fire truck! Throughout the day you can also enjoy: *Pancake breakfast and BBQ lunch (while supplies last) *Equipment displays *Games and Prizes *Community Partners For more information, contact Richmond Hill Fire Prevention Division at 905-780-2893, visit RichmondHill.ca/Fire or connect with us on…
Find out more »Vaughan Culture Days
Join Kortright staff by our picnic shelter to see what we have to offer all year round. Enjoy a campfire (bring your own items to roast), dissect an owl pellet, discover interesting creatures, talk to a naturalist and find other family friendly crafts and activities. Admission is FREE.
Find out more »The Powdered Candy Dash 5k
Are you ready to get covered in colour? Run or walk 5km for patients with life-threatening illnesses and get coated in coloured powder as you go! All proceeds will go to Shine Through the Rain in support of patients with life-threatening illnesses. Purchase your ticket today at https://newmarket.snapd.com/events/view/1149150! Adults: Early bird registration - $50 (until August 13th) Regular registration - $60 (August 14th to September 28th at noon) Race day registration - $75 High school/Post-secondary school students - $30 Youth…
Find out more »Heritage Train Ride
Take a trip through time seated in one of our heated/air conditioned heritage coaches from the 1950's and enjoy our doors open baggage car. Each trip also features on-board entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Departures: Uxbridge -10:00 am and 2:30 pm; Stouffville - 12 pm Adults: $27, Senior & Student: $25, Child: $19
Find out more »The Lorax – Free Movie Screening
York Region, together with the Town of Newmarket, is proud to present “The Lorax”. Enjoy this free movie and learn about National Forest Week. In this movie, a 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it, he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Registration required.
Find out more »October 2018
Woodbridge Fair
Make Thanksgiving weekend even more special by visiting our Fall Fair! Join in the tradition of celebrating our community together with old-fashioned fun - it's a taste of the country, right in the City! Exotic Car Show, Exhibits & Competitions, Midway Rides, Games, Monster Truck, Live Entertainment, Kids zone, Petting zoo, Pioneer area, Great Food, Fun & Free parking!
Find out more »Richmond Hill Pumpkinfest
If you’re looking for something fun to do Thanksgiving weekend, this is it! Richmond Hill or Toronto Pumpkinfest has something for all ages. Guests are welcomed to enjoy all things Autumn. Why not enter your child into the Costume Contest or Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Contest? Don’t have kids? Not a problem! You can participate in our Pumpkin Carving Contest or take a shot at pumpkin bowling. Of course, there’s also inflatables and games! You won’t want to miss our…
Find out more »Kidapalooza Fall Festival
Kidapalooza Fall Festival will take place INDOORS & OUTDOORS at the Markham Fair Grounds on Thanksgiving Day Long Weekend, October 6-8, 2018. The event will feature Kidapalooza's signature activity stations, interactive inflatables, mechanical rides, stage shows, a Video Gaming RV, rock climbing, PUMPKIN PATCH, special guest appearances, plus so much more! You will also be able to shop local and artisan vendors along with all of the Fall Festival Fun! Kidapalooza is committed to providing a hands-on, creative experience for…
Find out more »Brick or Treat
Treat the kids to spooky, kooky, bricktastic fun all Halloween season! Jump inside the world's spookiest box of LEGO® bricks at the only Halloween Party that’s built for kids! Our LEGO® FUNgineers are busy making the attraction boo-tiful and are planning awesome activities around every creepy corner. Spooky LEGO build challenge Monster mash scavenger hunt Positively perfect pumpkin trail Zombie Takeover in MINILAND And more! Visit The Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground for these spook-tacular Brick or Treat events!
Find out more »Fall Colours Celebration
Experience autumn’s beauty with guided fall colours walks, self-guided tours, and more. Join our knowledgeable staff for a tour of the Archetype Sustainable House, a model home with state of the art sustainable technologies throughout. Enjoy our crackling campfire and bring some food to cook over it! Sundays in October Hikes: 11:00 am and 1 pm House Tour*: 2:30 pm *Space is limited for house tour. Advanced registration required: Call 905-832-2289 to reserve your spot.
Find out more »MOMIX presents Opus Cactus
Internationally renowned MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists who weave a surreal world of whimsy and optical confusion. Full of surprises, each show is a visual and sensory journey of astounding inventiveness and physical beauty. A fantastical compilation of muscularly sculpted dancers, unique costumes, artfully created lighting and a beguiling musical score will not fail to astonish, enchant, and inspire. MOMIX’s Artistic Director, Moses Pendleton, is one of America’s most innovative and widely performed choreographers and directors. Expect the unexpected…
Find out more »Lego STEM Enrichment Classes
Learn important lessons in Physics, Math, and Coding using motorized LEGO sets with one of the largest STEM enrichment programs in the world. Our students aged 6 - 14 are able to learn and retain important lessons in science, technology, engineering, and math theories normally taught in high school.
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