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September 2020
Welcome Back: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Toronto's favourite LEGO-building attraction reopens on July 30, 2020 and they're making sure everything is awesome for your visit. With all new playtimes, Bricktastic Safety measures and the popular LEGO shop. Taking extra precautions for health and safety, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto has implemented enhanced physical distancing measures, new limited capacity 90-minute playtimes, LEGO® bricks just for families to use during playtimes, sliders to indicate whether play areas have been sanitized and ready for play, and stringent cleaning protocols before…
Find out more »Immersive Van Gogh
The world-premiere of the new Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit from the creators of the blockbuster show at Atelier des Lumières seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris. Be immersed in 600,000 cubic feet of stunning projection animating the masters’ oeuvre and illuminating the mind of the genius. Wander through giant projections that highlight brushstroke, detail, and colour as you have never experienced them. Visitors will be immersed in Van Gogh’s works — from his sunny landscapes and night scenes,…
Find out more »Doors Open Toronto
Part of Doors Open Ontario. Explore some traditional Doors Open Toronto sites without having to leave home. The participating sites will offer tours, videos and activities that will engage people of all ages. Locations include: The Toronto Zoo, The Art Gallery of Ontario, Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre, Ontario Science Centre, Spadina Museum and more!
Find out more »True North Sports Fall Mini Camps
True North Sports Camps is excited to extend our Mini Camps into the fall! At True North, camp means EVERYTHING to us. That is why we have made it our top priority to ensure that your children have the option to remain active and social this fall. True North Mini Camps are private programs located in your backyard or local park, operated by a dedicated instructor. Mini Camps will be offered for 1 - 3 hours per session and can…
Find out more »Doors Open Ontario
Doors Open Ontario has gone digital! We will be going behind the doors and onto the trails of heritage sites across the province – virtually! We look forward to seeing you back in communities once it is safe to do so. Please check this website and follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to enjoy exhibits, share stories and explore the province with us.
Find out more »Ontario Science Center Science at Home
Science is everywhere. Learning can happen anywhere. For the family that loves to experiment, this Do It Yourself series is sure to inspire your inner scientist. We’ve got hands-on games and activities that range from getting your hands slimy to crafting gravity-defying chutes to exploring the nature in your backyard. These easy-to-follow guides are simple, fun, and appropriate for most ages (with adult supervision).
Find out more »Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival
The outdoor event highlight of the YEAR! Due to Covid 19 as well as our massive barn fire, Fall on our farm is going to be very different from years past. With all the uncertainty involving social distancing we are hoping to proceed with keeping our Barnyard Playland open during the Fall Season for your enjoyment. ** We will not be running our traditional shows as all our cannons and corn cob blasters were destroyed in the fire and we…
Find out more »Virtual Tutoring @Sylvan of Markham
With School out, Don't fall behind! Stay on track with Sylvan of Markham! Need assistance with online homework? We got you covered with VIRTUAL ONE-HOUR SESSIONS in Math, English, French for Grades K-12 and Homework Help in Math, Sciences, English for Grades 9-12! Contact us for further details! (289) 800-8788 or email us: [email protected] LOW STUDENT:TEACHER RATIO and COMPETITIVE RATES - ACT NOW!! Register for 5 sessions, get the 6th session on us FREE!
Find out more »Haunted Ghost Drive-Thru Tours
Take a driving tour of the historic village at night and hear stories from the past that still haunt us today. Learn about paranormal investigations that have found evidence of spirits and ghosts, and hear stories of past. Tour times start every 5 minutes beginning at 7:00 pm. Recommended for 12+ years. Select dates between September 9 and October 30. Advanced registration is required.
Find out more »Beginner Cartooning Class for Kids
Learn the techniques to draw your favourite cartoon characters from popular movies, anime, and video games, step-by-step in this beginner-friendly virtual art class for kids! In this cartooning and anime drawing class, kids will learn to draw cartoons online through live video chat with their teacher, and learn the techniques and creative process for the art of visual storytelling. Projects include designing your own cute chibi characters, drawing simple backgrounds, and best of all -- learning art and design principles…
Find out more »Downey’s Pumpkinfest
Downey's Play area includes the Kritter Koral, pirate ship, live Entertainment, mini putt, trike track, giant sandbox, Balloon Typhoon, Face Painting, Straw Jump, farm animals, wagon rides, and loads more!
Find out more »Realistic Drawing Classes for Teens
This intensive drawing class teaches fundamental realistic drawing techniques, suitable for teens and adults looking to improve on their drawing skills. Learn art concepts and techniques for drawing realism such as shading, 3D forms, perspective, blending, realistic linework and principles such as composition. We will learn how to draw realistic people, objects, things in perspective, and various shading techniques, which can later be applied to advanced studies in painting, design and sculpture. Students will work in various dry media such…
Find out more »TreeWalk Village Fall Weekends
Children and the young at heart can let their imaginations lead the way while exploring our tree house village at Bruce’s Mill C.A. in Stouffville, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Climb from treehouse to treehouse through enclosed hammock nets and wood bridges! Purchase your advance timed tickets online. Open Weekends in September to November 15.
Find out more »Comics & Manga Art Mentorship for Teens
Students will learn the art of illustrated storytelling to create their very own comics and manga! Learn how to make readers laugh, cry and shiver with the art of pacing, panel creation and illustration. Find what style and genre is for you, whether you create the slice of life comic of your dreams or the horror comic of your nightmares! This online art mentorship program teaches the technical aspects behind panel illustration in both black and white and full colour,…
Find out more »Downey’s Corn Maze
Corn maze is included in Fall Farmyard Admission. Corn Maze No reservations required during our regular daytime hours. Twist and turn your way through 10km of trails. The maze is the ultimate experience with friends and family! It's the most fun you have ever had getting LOST! Some Safety Rules to remember: Children under 12 must be supervised Please stay on trails Horseplay will not be tolerated Last admittance to the corn maze will be one hour before close
Find out more »Pingle’s Harvest Festival
Join us in the farm fields for a celebration of all things fall, at the first-ever Pingle’s Harvest Festival! Spend the day navigating through our Pirate Ship Corn Maze, have some farm-tastic fun in our Playland, take in the farm views & fresh country air on a wagon ride, pick-your-own delicious apples in our apple orchard and top off your day with some yummy savoury & sweet food & drinks! Saturdays & Sundays, 9:30am – 4:00pm (last entry), farm closes…
Find out more »Pingle’s Famous Corn Maze
Ahoy Matey! Are you ready to get lost? Our famous 8 ACRE corn maze is BACK for another year, and this time the theme is PIRATES!! This is our BIGGEST & BEST corn maze yet! Expect some new interactive elements to make it even more fun than before. When you arrive, you’ll get to watch a short movie (2-3 minutes) in our ‘viewing tent’ with some real live PINGLE’S PIRATES. Here, you’ll learn the rules of the game and then you’re…
Find out more »Ripple Foundation’s Free, Virtual ‘Write It Workshops’
National youth-education charity, Ripple Foundation, has announced the extension of its free, coveted virtual ‘Write It Workshops’ until December 2020, to inspire children across Canada to continue their writing journeys. Geared towards those in grades 4-8, each 60-minute interactive session focuses on various aspects of story-writing, including brainstorming ideas, plot development and character creation. The program — designed by Certified Ontario Teachers, approved by Toronto Public Library and led by volunteers who have teaching experience and are avid readers and…
Find out more »Doors Open Markham
Part of Doors Open Ontario. Explore some traditional Doors Open Markham sites without having to leave home. Sites will offer tours, videos and activities that will engage people of all ages. Locations include: Heintzman House, Thornhill Village Library and the Unionville Train Station
Find out more »Fall Term 2020 – Art Classes at Art One Academy Markham!
Art One Academy Markham offers a high quality education and instruction in the visual art with the learning environment that is as unique as each student and art classes for all ages, skill levels and abilities. Professionally developed Art Programs based on Ontario Curriculum for Fine Arts and cover the theory of color, drawing and sculpture. The studios professionally equipped with easels and high grade materials encourage our students to grow artistically strong to become very skilled and well rounded…
Find out more »Open Art Mentorship for Teens
Create differently, but together, and learn from each other! Open Art Mentorship is a weekly art jam & critique session that’s customized to the learning needs of a small group of like-minded creative people. This program is open to different art projects from drawing, to sculpture, to experimental painting -- embracing all different styles and mediums. Choose your own art projects, and tread bravely on your creative quest; we are here to guide you and show you the ropes! Your…
Find out more »Hands on at Home with Black Creek
Since we’re all spending a lot of time indoors right now, it’s a great opportunity to get crafty! To give you a little inspiration, we’re sharing some family-friendly Black Creek Pioneer Village favourites, based on heritage trades and crafts. Check back for more each week!
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