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Tree Top Trekking

Monarch Zip Line Open for the Season!

Get an early jump on spring with an unforgettable ride on the 600ft long Monarch Zip Line at Treetop Trekking Stouffville, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Special early season promotional rate of only $9.99 +hst (regular price: $19.99) offered during the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival!

Paintlounge

Social Painting for KIDS!

I have a creative disposition, I’m drawn to anything colourful, quirky or artsy. So when I heard about the paintlounge, a new social painting café in Markham I was naturally interested. Art class and café wrapped into one – how could that not be fun?

Cavalia Odysseo returns to Toronto

The Return of ODYSSEO by Cavalia

Three years after its smash 18-week debut run in Toronto, Odysseo by Cavalia returns next spring. The world’s largest touring production will be presented under the White Big Top in Toronto starting April 8.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Canada’s Ballet Jörgen presents The Velveteen Rabbit

Canada`s Ballet Jörgen kicks off its 2014-2015 season with a story ballet for the whole family. The Velveteen Rabbit, choreographed by award-winning dance maker, Kathleen Rea, will be at the Betty Oliphant Theatre in Toronto on October 4 at 4pm and again on October 5 at 2pm.

Treetop Trekking in Stouffville Ontario

Tree Top Trekking at Bruce’s Mill

Opening This Summer at Bruce’s Mill: New Zip Line and Aerial Park! Aerial Park will feature FIVE tree top aerial courses made up of Zip Lines, Wooden bridges,

How to: Snow Painting

You’ve most likely seen snow painting activities at winter festivals and other outdoor family events. Snow painting is a fun and creative winter activity that you can do at home. It’s cheap, easy and get’s the kids outside in the fresh air during the long winter months.

Ultimate Dinosaurs: Visiting the Giants

I visited the Royal Ontario Museum last week, with my two boys (9 yrs & 11 yrs), to check out the new exhibit and world premiere of Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants From Gondwana, a limited time exhibit on now at the ROM. Earlier this year, I wrote about the ROM’s ‘must see’ permanent dinosaur display…

‘Game on’ Family Style!

You’ve probably seen the TV ads aimed at re-inventing family game night. Generations of older games like Sorry, Monopoly and The Game of Life are the big games being promoted. Marketing strategy aside, board game nights are a great alternative to the ‘plugged in’ lifestyle our kids lead.

Tree Top Trekking

Monarch Zip Line Open for the Season!

Get an early jump on spring with an unforgettable ride on the 600ft long Monarch Zip Line at Treetop Trekking Stouffville, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Special early season promotional rate of only $9.99 +hst (regular price: $19.99) offered during the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival!

Paintlounge

Social Painting for KIDS!

I have a creative disposition, I’m drawn to anything colourful, quirky or artsy. So when I heard about the paintlounge, a new social painting café in Markham I was naturally interested. Art class and café wrapped into one – how could that not be fun?

Cavalia Odysseo returns to Toronto

The Return of ODYSSEO by Cavalia

Three years after its smash 18-week debut run in Toronto, Odysseo by Cavalia returns next spring. The world’s largest touring production will be presented under the White Big Top in Toronto starting April 8.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Canada’s Ballet Jörgen presents The Velveteen Rabbit

Canada`s Ballet Jörgen kicks off its 2014-2015 season with a story ballet for the whole family. The Velveteen Rabbit, choreographed by award-winning dance maker, Kathleen Rea, will be at the Betty Oliphant Theatre in Toronto on October 4 at 4pm and again on October 5 at 2pm.

Newmarket Splash Pad

Newmarket unveils it’s first Splash Pad!

Town unveils first outdoor spray pad in Newmarket On July 14, 2014, the Town of Newmarket invited all residents and friends to the official opening ceremony of the Rogers

Treetop Trekking in Stouffville Ontario

Tree Top Trekking at Bruce’s Mill

Opening This Summer at Bruce’s Mill: New Zip Line and Aerial Park! Aerial Park will feature FIVE tree top aerial courses made up of Zip Lines, Wooden bridges, Tarzan

How to: Snow Painting

You’ve most likely seen snow painting activities at winter festivals and other outdoor family events. Snow painting is a fun and creative winter activity that you can do at home. It’s cheap, easy and get’s the kids outside in the fresh air during the long winter months.

Ultimate Dinosaurs: Visiting the Giants

I visited the Royal Ontario Museum last week, with my two boys (9 yrs & 11 yrs), to check out the new exhibit and world premiere of Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants From Gondwana, a limited time exhibit on now at the ROM. Earlier this year, I wrote about the ROM’s ‘must see’ permanent dinosaur display…

‘Game on’ Family Style!

You’ve probably seen the TV ads aimed at re-inventing family game night. Generations of older games like Sorry, Monopoly and The Game of Life are the big games being promoted. Marketing strategy aside, board game nights are a great alternative to the ‘plugged in’ lifestyle our kids lead.

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