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Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and displays. Discover fun Lunar New Year events below for families across Toronto and Southern Ontario. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations in the GTA Lunar New Year Celebration Gala Jan 18, 2025  to Jan 18, 2025 Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural

Winter Festivals 2024

Winter Carnivals & Festivals Around the GTA

It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival. Winter carnivals are typically held in January, February & March and are a great way to beat those winter blues! Ontario winter festivals often include fun activities like ice carving, dog sled racing, traditional winter games, trail walks, winter lights, maple syrup, snow shoeing, sledding, skating and plenty of other

The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Grab the kids and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us.

Free Skate at Evergreen Brickworks

Winter Fun Guide: Ontario Skate Trails

New skate trails seem to pop-up every year, find long skating loops and ice trails that wind through trees and forests. Lace up and embrace winter with the family, then cozy up with a hot chocolate! View our guide to find a skate trail near you.

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Winter Fun Guide: Outdoor Skating Rinks

An ever growing guide to outdoor natural and synthetic skating rinks in York Region, Durham, Toronto, Peel and Halton Region. Find a rink near you to spend a fun, fresh, memorable day with the family!

Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Ontario

2024 Winter Light Festivals in Ontario

Brighten up the longer nights of winter by visiting a winter Light Festival! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Events Around the GTA

Where to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse in and around the GTA There will be a solar eclipse in on Monday, April 8th 2024 and the GTA will be partially in it’s path! Toronto School boards have added a PA day on Monday and that means that many families can plan to experience the celestial event together. There are a few special events taking places

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2024

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is just around the corner, and now is the time to plan how you’ll keep the kids busy and entertained. The GTA has a great line-up of family events, kids camps and fun activities for all ages and interests. Explore a museum, or zoo, hike the great outdoors, grab a seat

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2024

Plan a Weekend of New Experiences & Family Fun With Family Day just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for a weekend of fun and adventure. The GTA has many awesome events and activities for all ages and interests. Whether you’re into exploring the great outdoors, getting lost in captivating cultural experiences, or simply chilling out with your loved ones, there’s no shortage

Winter Festivals Guide for Toronto Families

Winter Carnivals and Festivals for Families

It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival, and be sure to plan for the holiday season ahead, as many events require advance tickets. This guide includes Holiday Lights festivals as well as Winter carnivals that are typically held in January/February each year (a great way to beat those winter blues!) with fun activities like dog sled racing,

Maple Syrup Festivals Guide

Maple Syrup Festivals

A very sweet time of year has arrived in Ontario – the sap is running, and and that can only mean one thing – Maple Syrup! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, and learn how many buckets of sap make a litre of syrup!

Winter Light Festivals in Ontario

Brighten up the long dark days of winter by visiting a Festival of Lights! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss, and with more and more events being held each year it’s easy to find one (or two!) near you!

Family Activties Guide Toronto

Top 10+ Family Attractions in Toronto

Toronto is a true centre of Canadian culture, with a vibrant art, sports and heritage scene. With a huge choice of things to do and places to see on your visit to Canada’s most populous and arguably most cosmopolitan city, it can be tough to narrow down where to go on your trip!

Explore Winter in Waterloo

Enjoy Winter in Waterloo Region

From winter patios and skiing to unique exhibitions, Waterloo Region offers great ways to embrace the season! With plenty of outdoor activities, unique exhibits and a vibrant and innovative food scene, there is no shortage of ways to get out and explore the region’s winter offerings. “We know people are anxious to head out and begin doing things again,” says Minto Schneider, Chief Executive Officer

Staycation in Ontario

The Summer of the Staycation

There isn’t a better time to enjoy the hidden gems of Ontario Even as Ontario begins to re-open, restrictions remain on international travel and vacations. After more than 15 months of lockdowns, social distancing and a lack of events or attractions for families, the travel bug is itching to be scratched! It’s the ideal time to get out and discover what Ontario has to offer.

Elora Sunflower Festival

Visit the Sunflowers of Elora

A selfie-lover’s paradise is about to bloom in picturesque Elora! Sunflowers of Elora – a festival celebrating one of the most photographed plants on social media – kicks off Friday, August 6 and will run through September, offering opportunities for visitors to get colourful close-ups and for families to enjoy outdoor activities surrounded by beautiful scenery. After hosting an inaugural event last summer, The Fieldstone

Explore the Niagara Whirlpool by Boat and Zipline

Looking for an action-packed adventure with an aerial-edge? Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours and WildPlay Niagara promise to deliver an exhilarating experience with Niagara’s Wet & Wild Adventure Pass. The Wet & Wild Adventure pass allows thrill-seekers to enjoy three noteworthy attractions: Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, Whirlpool Adventure Course, and Mistrider Zipline to the Falls. “We are ecstatic to partner with WildPlay Niagara in providing an

Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

Top Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

All new mothers want to do what’s best for their child. According to the experts this means breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of an infant’s life — meaning no food or drink other than breast milk. Of course, this is easier said than done, particularly when you leave the privacy of your home.

Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and displays. Discover fun Lunar New Year events below for families across Toronto and Southern Ontario. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations in the GTA Lunar New Year Celebration Gala Jan 18, 2025  to Jan 18, 2025 Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural

Winter Festivals 2024

Winter Carnivals & Festivals Around the GTA

It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival. Winter carnivals are typically held in January, February & March and are a great way to beat those winter blues! Ontario winter festivals often include fun activities like ice carving, dog sled racing, traditional winter games, trail walks, winter lights, maple syrup, snow shoeing, sledding, skating and plenty of other

The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Grab the kids and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us.

Free Skate at Evergreen Brickworks

Winter Fun Guide: Ontario Skate Trails

New skate trails seem to pop-up every year, find long skating loops and ice trails that wind through trees and forests. Lace up and embrace winter with the family, then cozy up with a hot chocolate! View our guide to find a skate trail near you.

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Winter Fun Guide: Outdoor Skating Rinks

An ever growing guide to outdoor natural and synthetic skating rinks in York Region, Durham, Toronto, Peel and Halton Region. Find a rink near you to spend a fun, fresh, memorable day with the family!

Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Ontario

2024 Winter Light Festivals in Ontario

Brighten up the longer nights of winter by visiting a winter Light Festival! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Events Around the GTA

Where to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse in and around the GTA There will be a solar eclipse in on Monday, April 8th 2024 and the GTA will be partially in it’s path! Toronto School boards have added a PA day on Monday and that means that many families can plan to experience the celestial event together. There are a few special events taking places

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2024

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is just around the corner, and now is the time to plan how you’ll keep the kids busy and entertained. The GTA has a great line-up of family events, kids camps and fun activities for all ages and interests. Explore a museum, or zoo, hike the great outdoors, grab a seat

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2024

Plan a Weekend of New Experiences & Family Fun With Family Day just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for a weekend of fun and adventure. The GTA has many awesome events and activities for all ages and interests. Whether you’re into exploring the great outdoors, getting lost in captivating cultural experiences, or simply chilling out with your loved ones, there’s no shortage

Winter Festivals Guide for Toronto Families

Winter Carnivals and Festivals for Families

It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival, and be sure to plan for the holiday season ahead, as many events require advance tickets. This guide includes Holiday Lights festivals as well as Winter carnivals that are typically held in January/February each year (a great way to beat those winter blues!) with fun activities like dog sled racing,

Maple Syrup Festivals Guide

Maple Syrup Festivals

A very sweet time of year has arrived in Ontario – the sap is running, and and that can only mean one thing – Maple Syrup! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, and learn how many buckets of sap make a litre of syrup!

Winter Light Festivals in Ontario

Brighten up the long dark days of winter by visiting a Festival of Lights! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss, and with more and more events being held each year it’s easy to find one (or two!) near you!

Family Activties Guide Toronto

Top 10+ Family Attractions in Toronto

Toronto is a true centre of Canadian culture, with a vibrant art, sports and heritage scene. With a huge choice of things to do and places to see on your visit to Canada’s most populous and arguably most cosmopolitan city, it can be tough to narrow down where to go on your trip!

Explore Winter in Waterloo

Enjoy Winter in Waterloo Region

From winter patios and skiing to unique exhibitions, Waterloo Region offers great ways to embrace the season! With plenty of outdoor activities, unique exhibits and a vibrant and innovative food scene, there is no shortage of ways to get out and explore the region’s winter offerings. “We know people are anxious to head out and begin doing things again,” says Minto Schneider, Chief Executive Officer

Staycation in Ontario

The Summer of the Staycation

There isn’t a better time to enjoy the hidden gems of Ontario Even as Ontario begins to re-open, restrictions remain on international travel and vacations. After more than 15 months of lockdowns, social distancing and a lack of events or attractions for families, the travel bug is itching to be scratched! It’s the ideal time to get out and discover what Ontario has to offer.

Elora Sunflower Festival

Visit the Sunflowers of Elora

A selfie-lover’s paradise is about to bloom in picturesque Elora! Sunflowers of Elora – a festival celebrating one of the most photographed plants on social media – kicks off Friday, August 6 and will run through September, offering opportunities for visitors to get colourful close-ups and for families to enjoy outdoor activities surrounded by beautiful scenery. After hosting an inaugural event last summer, The Fieldstone

Explore the Niagara Whirlpool by Boat and Zipline

Looking for an action-packed adventure with an aerial-edge? Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours and WildPlay Niagara promise to deliver an exhilarating experience with Niagara’s Wet & Wild Adventure Pass. The Wet & Wild Adventure pass allows thrill-seekers to enjoy three noteworthy attractions: Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, Whirlpool Adventure Course, and Mistrider Zipline to the Falls. “We are ecstatic to partner with WildPlay Niagara in providing an

Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

Top Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

All new mothers want to do what’s best for their child. According to the experts this means breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of an infant’s life — meaning no food or drink other than breast milk. Of course, this is easier said than done, particularly when you leave the privacy of your home.

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