Your weekend guide to family fun in and around the Toronto area. Updated weekly with the best family events, activities, festivals, shows and things to do with the kids. Find Fun Close to Home with Child’s Life!
Make Easter morning extra fun with these easy family-friendly Easter brunch ideas. From bunny pancakes to colourful fruit plates and simple egg dishes, these festive recipes are perfect for kids and adults alike.
Late February and early March bring the start of all things maple. As the sweetest season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book that transports kids to the sugar shack — and then plan a visit to a real maple syrup farm right here in Ontario.
Discover 15 Black History Month picture books for kids that celebrate Black voices, history, culture, and everyday joy — perfect for reading at home or in the classroom.
During the February Ontario Family Fishing Event families can try ice fishing without the need for a fishing license! This is great way to try out the fun sport together as a family.
Explore Lunar New Year traditions and stories with this kid-friendly reading list, featuring festive picture books and engaging cultural reads for all ages.
A roundup of our favourite kids’ cookbooks, featuring easy, kid-friendly recipes that encourage confidence and hands-on learning in the kitchen.
Captivate curious minds with these COOL winter science experiments for kids. We’ve rounded-up some fun activity ideas kids will love to try! Make frozen silly putty, bouncy snowballs, frozen bubbles, ice inukshuks and more!
Being a teen comes with it’s own set of challenges – doors open to new freedoms but they also bring new struggles and doubts. These teen ‘self-help’ books can encourage a sense of well-being and confidence in your young adult, and make a heartfelt anytime gift, find a few of our favs in this reading round-up!
Explore a few of our favourite winter season picture books to add to your reading library and keep your little ones entertained during the colder months! This handpicked selection includes the best in children’s books that capture the magic and wonder of the snowy season.
Looking for easy ways to keep kids active and entertained this winter? These fun indoor and outdoor activity kits are perfect for snowy days, quiet afternoons, and holiday break boredom.
The holidays are the perfect time to gather around with family and enjoy some friendly competition. From classic favourites, matching, trivia and fun learning games, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites, and award winners that are sure to bring some fun to your holidays.
From coding robots to storytelling devices, these top tech toys for 2025 spark imagination and learning for kids of all ages.
There are hundreds of picture books for the Holidays – but only a few that have a Canadian twist! View a few fun favourites in this round-up. Add one to your storytime library to get the kids in the mood for the festive day! (Not that they usually need much help!)
The Canadian Ski Council SnowPass is here – offering kids i grades 1-6 three complimentary lift tickets at participating ski areas, all across Canada.
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience opens its doors in Toronto at Downsview Airport Lands. Visitors can explore a bubble-themed world, featuring more than 10 interactive environments that include
As a parent, you want your child to have the best education possible, and online learning resources make it easy to supplement classroom instruction. Find some great websites in this guide for Ontario kids!
A great resource for books to bring on your next road trip or for those rainy days at home when you’re seeking no screen time and lacking inspiration in the craft and game department!
Your weekend guide to family fun in and around the Toronto area. Updated weekly with the best family events, activities, festivals, shows and things to do with the kids. Find Fun Close to Home with Child’s Life!
Make Easter morning extra fun with these easy family-friendly Easter brunch ideas. From bunny pancakes to colourful fruit plates and simple egg dishes, these festive recipes are perfect for kids and adults alike.
Late February and early March bring the start of all things maple. As the sweetest season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book that transports kids to the sugar shack — and then plan a visit to a real maple syrup farm right here in Ontario.
Discover 15 Black History Month picture books for kids that celebrate Black voices, history, culture, and everyday joy — perfect for reading at home or in the classroom.
During the February Ontario Family Fishing Event families can try ice fishing without the need for a fishing license! This is great way to try out the fun sport together as a family.
Explore Lunar New Year traditions and stories with this kid-friendly reading list, featuring festive picture books and engaging cultural reads for all ages.
A roundup of our favourite kids’ cookbooks, featuring easy, kid-friendly recipes that encourage confidence and hands-on learning in the kitchen.
Captivate curious minds with these COOL winter science experiments for kids. We’ve rounded-up some fun activity ideas kids will love to try! Make frozen silly putty, bouncy snowballs, frozen bubbles, ice inukshuks and more!
Being a teen comes with it’s own set of challenges – doors open to new freedoms but they also bring new struggles and doubts. These teen ‘self-help’ books can encourage a sense of well-being and confidence in your young adult, and make a heartfelt anytime gift, find a few of our favs in this reading round-up!
Explore a few of our favourite winter season picture books to add to your reading library and keep your little ones entertained during the colder months! This handpicked selection includes the best in children’s books that capture the magic and wonder of the snowy season.
Looking for easy ways to keep kids active and entertained this winter? These fun indoor and outdoor activity kits are perfect for snowy days, quiet afternoons, and holiday break boredom.
The holidays are the perfect time to gather around with family and enjoy some friendly competition. From classic favourites, matching, trivia and fun learning games, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites, and award winners that are sure to bring some fun to your holidays.
From coding robots to storytelling devices, these top tech toys for 2025 spark imagination and learning for kids of all ages.
There are hundreds of picture books for the Holidays – but only a few that have a Canadian twist! View a few fun favourites in this round-up. Add one to your storytime library to get the kids in the mood for the festive day! (Not that they usually need much help!)
The Canadian Ski Council SnowPass is here – offering kids i grades 1-6 three complimentary lift tickets at participating ski areas, all across Canada.
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience opens its doors in Toronto at Downsview Airport Lands. Visitors can explore a bubble-themed world, featuring more than 10 interactive environments that include the
As a parent, you want your child to have the best education possible, and online learning resources make it easy to supplement classroom instruction. Find some great websites in this guide for Ontario kids!
A great resource for books to bring on your next road trip or for those rainy days at home when you’re seeking no screen time and lacking inspiration in the craft and game department!
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