Hi Everyone,
I hope you are all having a great week! Before you scroll down to the events, make sure you check out all of the deals, events, and contests that are currently happening on Entertain Kids On A Dime!
Enjoy …
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BIRTHDAY PARTY DEAL (ENDS THIS SATURDAY)
Peachy Buy & Entertain Kids BIRTHDAY PARTY DEAL at Explore Center Indoor Playground in Richmond Hill.
• $99 for a Week Night BIRTHDAY PARTY (for 10 Kids)
• You can purchase THIS deal, and an extra $100 to pay directly to the venue to make it a Weekend BIRTHDAY PARTY (for 10 Kids)
More kids can be added for an extra cost.
• Read the link for details!
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FAMILY DAY EVENT DEAL (ENDS THIS SUNDAY)
KIDAPALOOZA FAMILY DAY EVENT DEAL!
Brought to you by ENTERTAIN KIDS & PEACHY BUY!
KIDAPALOOZA takes place Saturday February 13, Sunday February 14, and Monday February 15 - indoors at the Markham Fairgrounds!
(Please Click On the link underneath each DEAL to purchase the one you want)
* DEAL ONE: $38 for Family Admission for Two Kids and Two Adults to Kidapalooza, Includes a $4 Food Voucher (Regular Price: $70)
http://www.peachybuy.com/labels
* DEAL TWO: $19 for Admission for One Child and One Adult to Kidapalooza (Regular Price $33)
http://www.peachybuy.com/school
MOMMY AM I PRETTY CONTEST WINNER!
Congratulations to Jen Bennett on winning the “MOMMY AM I PRETTY?” book and t-shirt! I hope you enjoy it!
LUV LOCKITS VALENTINE’S DAY CONTEST
Find out how you can win one adult and one child locket for Valentine’s Day!
http://entertainkidsonadime.com/2016/01/26/luv-lockits-valentines-day-contest/
Entertain Kids: Family Valentine’s Day Party is happening on the SUNDAY of Family Day Weekend! On Actual Valentine’s Day (Sunday, February 14, 2016).
We did our research to find the best priced location to get a quality, “all you can eat” style meal and we found it! (Every place we called was asking $50 per person before tax and tip)!
PIE Wood Fired Pizza Joint Woodbridge has delicious food and we are offering a full meal:
* Salty Balls (deep fried dough) * Cured Meat * Caesar Salad & Pie Salad
* Mac & Cheese * Chicken Wings * Different Kinds of Pizza
* Drinks & Dessert!
(The Restaurant can accommodate vegetarians, NUT-FREE, gluten free, and egg free meals)
* Included is crafts, entertainment, and of course loot bags!
(EARLY BIRD COST UNTIL FEBRUARY 1st)
COST:
Child: $22 (taxes and tip included)
Adult: $30 (taxes and tip included)
Payment is by Cash or E-transfer (so we can save everyone the Event Brite processing fees)!
*To BUY YOUR TICKETS, Please email me at: [email protected] or HERE
**FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016**
*Fun Zone (Vaughan)
9:30am-11:30am
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
DROP-IN PROGRAM
On Fridays, we highlight Shabbat by signing songs and eating challah together.
Parents, Grandparents, and/or Caregivers are welcome with children!
Age Recommended: 0-4 Years
Member Value Fee: $2.00
Non-Member Fee: $4.00
Certified ECE teacher
Take home crafts
Circle & story time
Fridays, Challah is served
•Please check the schedule before attending this event.
http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Fun-zone.asp
*Youth Dance,KIDS grade 5-8 (Scarborough)
7pm-9pm
Planet Fun
24 Lebovic Ave.
Toronto, ON
The Ultimate Youth Dance Event! Friday January 29th from 5-7pm. This is THE place to be on a Friday Night for KIDS grade 5 through 8! A safe place to enjoy their favorite music performed by a live DJ. Dance the night way and have fun with their friends! Tickets are $10 before the dance, $15 at the door. Youth Dances will be held the last Friday of every Month at Planet Fun. Get your tickets by calling 416-750-7529 or email [email protected]
http://planetfun.ca/
*DJ Skating Night (Toronto) (FREE)
7pm-9pm
CF Shops at Don Mills
1090 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON
Lace up your skates and take a twirl on CF Shops at Don Mills’ very own skating oval. Bring your friends and family out for some fun in the fresh air…all for FREE!
Join CF Shops at Don Mills’ resident DJ as he spins your favourite tunes while you skate. Friday Nights, 7 - 9pm
Forgot your skates? We’ve got you covered with skate and helmet rentals and skate sharpening. Visit our Skate Shack next to the skating oval for assistance.
*All events are weather dependent and are subject to change.
http://www.cfshops.com/shops-at-don-mills/news-events/events/skating-at-shops—opening-this-week-.html
*PD Day Family Fun (Kitchener)
9:30am-5pm
Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron Road
Kitchener, ON
Hey hockey players - bring your sticks, or just yourself and join us for a fun PD Day.
There will be a special guest available to teach some hockey skills outdoors on the patio from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fun hockey themed crafts, an Ice Making 101 presentation and a hands-on experiment takes place indoors.
Don’t miss out on all the fun! Outdoor activities are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.
Included with regular admission.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=503&type=0&calendar=1
* Wiarton WIllie Festival (Wiarton)
402 William Street, Suite 2
Wiarton, ON
The Wiarton Willie Festival is a 3 day festival with live concerts, winter sports, ice carvings, Winter games and More.
http://www.visitwiarton.ca/profile/wiarton-willie-festival/959/
**SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016**
* Family Favourites Movie (All Over Ontario)
11am
Cineplex Movie Theatres
Various Locations
Join us on Saturday mornings at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting Free The Children. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend wit
Movie: Pixels
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites?gclid=CJ_fvubOysoCFQ6IaQodbBkFCw
*New Year’s Family Skate (Newmarket)
5:45pm-7:45pm
Magna Centre - Honda Rink
800 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON
Happy 2016! Grab your skates, your friends and family, and please join Kyle Peterson, MP for Newmarket-Aurora for a New Year’s Family Skate! What better way to work off the holiday treats. Free skating and hot chocolate, and a chance to say hello to our Member of Parliament!
*January Weekends (Scarborough)
12pm-4pm
Scarborough Museum
1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON
Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.
Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!
Admission is Pay What You Can.
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Port Union Winterfest (Toronto)
11pm-3pm
Port Union Community Centre
5450 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, ON
Port Union Winterfest is a Annual FREE Community event that offers, Live entertainment, Games for the kids,Jumping castles,Ball Hockey Tournament ( grade 5-8) Muttshow,Curling,community displays, Busker,snowshoeing and a paid BBQ and Beavertails. * activities subject to change with out notice*
http://portunionwinterfest.com
*Winter Carnival (Acton)
The Acton Winter Carnival takes place on the last Weekend in January 30, 31, 2016.
Join in for a Community Dance, pancake breakfast, tractor & wagon rides, ice skating, outdoor curling, ice sculpting, bingo Chili Cook Off & lots more…
*Woodworking Show (Niagara Falls)
10am-5pm
Niagara Falls Home Depot
7190 Morrison St
Niagara Falls, ON
Woodworking Seminars 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00
All Day Demonstrations
Niagara Woodcarvers Association
Niagara Woodworking Club
Golden Horseshoe Wood Turners Guild
Marquetry Society of Canada
Ontario Antique Tools
Factory Representatives
Kid’s Workshop
Great Deals!!!
Free Admission
*Neville-Lake Family Memorial Concert (Brampton)
4:30pm-5:30pm
North Bramalea United Church
363 Howden Blvd
Brampton, ON
Maple Leaf Music Together is remembering and celebrating the lives of Daniel, Harrison and Milagros Neville-Lake with an interactive and joyous family concert that the whole community is invited to attend. Our concert will be led by international musician and recording artist, Gerry Dignan, featured as “Uncle Gerry” on all 9 CD’s of the Music Together Collections. Each of the Neville-Lake children loved music and making music in our Music Together classes with their parents Edward and Jennifer — they loved listening to and singing along with Uncle Gerry on the CD’s together as a family. The children were great fun and are deeply and dearly missed — this concert is an expression of our love for them and their family. We have renamed our scholarship fund in honour of our sweet and feisty friend, Milagros(Milly) Neville-Lake, who participated in our music classes since she was an infant, and was enrolled in our fall classes at the time of her tragic and untimely death. “Milly’s Miracle Fund” will be used to provide tuition scholarships to our classes for families in financial need, and those with children with special needs like her older brother Harrison — who originally came to our classes as part of his therapy as a toddler. All proceeds from the Memorial Concert will go towards Milly’s Miracle Fund. Cost to attend is $10/adult $5/children under 18.
Cost:
*Adult Ticket: $10
*Child Ticket: $5
*Breakfast and a Book (Bolton)
10:30am to 11:15am
CPL - Albion Bolton Branch
150 Queen St. South
Bolton, ON
All story times are free with advance registration and are 45 minutes in length.
Adult accompaniment is required.
Breakfast and a Book: Stay in your jammies and join us for a breakfast snack and a story. Allergy Alert.
Ages: birth to 5 years.
http://www.caledon.library.on.ca
*Kung Fu Panda Party (Oshawa)
2:30pm-3:30pm
McLaughlin Library
65 Bagot Street
Oshawa, ON
Let’s celebrate the release of the new movie by trying out your Kung Fu skills! Throw ninja stars, kick bean bag and join in other active Kung Fu games. Can you keep up with Po and the Furious Five? Ages 6-9.
Register Child Only!
http://bit.ly/1Opgmb7
* Wiarton WIllie Festival (Wiarton)
402 William Street, Suite 2
Wiarton, ON
The Wiarton Willie Festival is a 3 day festival with live concerts, winter sports, ice carvings, Winter games and More.
http://www.visitwiarton.ca/profile/wiarton-willie-festival/959/
**SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
PLEASE CALL and confirm the MORNING hours and what time they are running…
http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym.asp
*January Weekends (Scarborough)
12pm-4pm
Scarborough Museum
1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON
Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.
Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!
Admission is Pay What You Can.
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Winter Carnival (Acton)
The Acton Winter Carnival takes place on the last Weekend in January 30, 31, 2016.
Join in for a Community Dance, pancake breakfast, tractor & wagon rides, ice skating, outdoor curling, ice sculpting, bingo Chili Cook Off & lots more…
http://www.downtownacton.ca
*PAWs to Read® (Brampton)
10:15am-11:15am
Brampton Library Gore Meadows Branch
10150 The Gore Road
Brampton, ON
To become a confident reader, sometimes all you need is a good listener! Come and meet our furry friends who love listening to children read. This program is offered in partnership with Therapeutic Paws of Canada™ and is open to children in grades 1-6. Registration through the City of Brampton is required
*Family Literacy Day at PAMA (Brampton)
2pm-4pm
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
9 Wellington Street East
Brampton, ON
Free with admission, pre-registration is required
Discover storytelling traditions, folklore and our family stories. Explore the new exhibition From the Heart of Turtle Island, listen to some Aboriginal storytelling and participate in some fun family activities!
Admission Fees: Adults $5, Students and Seniors $4, and Families (2 adults and up to 5 kids) $12
*Space Wars Party (Ajax)
12pm-3pm
Boston Pizza Ajax
8 Salem Rd. S.
Ajax, ON
Join us on Sunday January 31st for SPACE WARS! Wear your Star Wars gear and receive a FREE Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal). Movie on our 150″ TV. MEET CHEWY!! Receive your own lightsaber from our Master Balloon Twister. AND take part in a rescue mission, a scavenger hunt starting at 12pm. Travel through the Boston Pizza galaxy and rescue all your favourite heros. Reserve your spot today at (905)686-1908!
*Chinese New Year Celebration (Ajax)
10am-4pm
Durham Chinese Canadian Culture Centre
HMS room, Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax, ON
Ajax, ON
The event is designed to bring people who celebrate the Chinese New Year to the community centre to enjoy the traditional activities, children games, culture presentation and performances. The event is open to the public to celebrate the year of Monkey.
* Wiarton WIllie Festival (Wiarton)
402 William Street, Suite 2
Wiarton, ON
The Wiarton Willie Festival is a 3 day festival with live concerts, winter sports, ice carvings, Winter games and More.
http://www.visitwiarton.ca/profile/wiarton-willie-festival/959/
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR EVENT ON THE ENTERTAIN KIDS ON A DIME CALENDAR?
*Please note that your event must INCLUDE this to be CONSIDERED:
*Admission is Free or Under $15
*The event must have kid’s activities or entertainment
*The even must be held in the province of Ontario
*Your event must have a website or Facebook Page with information
*You must send your event 1 WEEK BEFORE the date!
To Submit an Event, Click HERE!
It looks like it is going to be a snow filled weekend! If your family enjoys outdoor skating, there are some great outdoor rinks in downtown Toronto that offer FREE public skating. The Natrel Rink at Harbour Front, Nathan Philips Square, and Evergreen Brick Works are all free ones.
This weekend isn’t very busy with activities but as Family Day and Valentines Day are both approaching, the calendar will be filling up a lot more.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
**FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015**
*Play All Day (Richmond Hill)
Treehouse Play Centre
9688 Leslie Street
Richmond Hill, ON
$5 entry fee for kids 6 and under to play all day.
http://treehouseplaycentre.com
**KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE)
9:30am-11:30am
Kidz360 Active Learning Centre
3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
This time is open to the community for Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years) to connect, participate in our free play and experience our new, fun programs each week.
http://kidz360.ca/
*Stories n Skate for Family Literacy Day (Waterloo)
1:30pm-3:30pm
McCormick Branch
500 Parkside Drive
Waterloo, ON
Stories, crafts, games and ice skating. All ages. Join us at the McCormick Branch for PD Day Fun. Stories, crafts and games in the Community Room from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, then lace up your skates for free ice skating from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Registration is not required. Everyone welcome.
http://www.wpl.ca
*Winterfest (Midland)
527 Len Self Boulevard
Midland, ON
There are plenty of activities indoors and outdoors that cater to all ages.
Visit their website to view the activity schedule and times.
http://www.midland.ca/Shared%20Documents/parks/Winterfest%202015.pdf
**SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)
11:00 am
Various Locations
It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Admission: $2.99 including tax
An American Tail
Directed by: Don Bluth
Starring: Dom DeLuise, Christopher Plummer, Erica Yohn
Plot: While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country.
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/familyfavourites
*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
1:30pm – 3:30pm
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Community Centre 55 Winter Carnival (Toronto)
10am-2pm
Kimberley Publci School
50 Swanwick Avenue
Toronto, ON
Children’s crafts, games and activities. Bake Sale
*Free admission at Wye Marsh (Midland) (FREE)
9am-5pm
16160 Hwy 12 East
Midland, ON
Escape, explore and experience Wye Marsh for free. Re-connect with nature by exploring our trails, hand feeding chickadees or seeing some of Ontario’s native wildlife upclose.
Ski and snowshoe rentals are available for an additional cost. To plan your trip, visit us online!
http://www.wyemarsh.com
*Winterfest (Midland)
527 Len Self Boulevard
Midland, ON
There are plenty of activities indoors and outdoors that cater to all ages.
Visit their website to view the activity schedule and times.
http://www.midland.ca/Shared%20Documents/parks/Winterfest%202015.pdf
**SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015**
*Tu B’Shevat Seder for Families (Thornhill)
12pm- 2pm
Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Boulevard
Thornhill, ON
Learn the story behind the holiday of the Harvest! Register your family now for Shaar Shalom’s annual Tu b’Shvat Seder!
$20 per family.
RSVP: Anna [email protected]
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
9:15am-10:45am
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Happy Birthday to the Trees (Toronto)(FREE)
10am - 12am
130 Carlton Street
(Party Room/Allan Gardens)
Toronto, ON
Join us for brunch (generously donated by JChmaltz Appetizing)
crafts, story time and tour of Allan Gardens.
For information: Tema 416.638.4783 x27 or [email protected]
RSVP: http://bit.ly/bdaytrees
*Tu B’Shevat Party (Toronto)(FREE)
2:30 - 4:30pm
Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street
Toronto, ON
Helene Comay Preschool & Theatre District Spaces
Come celebrate the birthday of the Trees! With Camp Gesher, Makom, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School, PJ Library & The Helene Comay Nursery School.
RSVP: Sheri 416.928.3537 or [email protected]
*Israeli Family Tu B’ Shevat Seder (Toronto)
11am - 1:30pm
Wolfond Centre for Jewish Campus Life
36 Harbord Street
Toronto, ON
Come celebrate Tu Bishvat and Yom Hamishpacha with a seder, arts & crafts, planting seeds and lunch! Co-presented by Hillel of Greater Toronto and the Miles Nadal JCC.
$15 per family
RSVP: Liraz Rot Rolnitsky 416.924.6211 x321 or [email protected]
*Family Sunday (Kitchener)
1pm-4pm
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
101 Queen Street North
Kitchener, ON
Drop-in
All ages welcome
Activities designed for ages 4 - 12 + adult companion
Share creative time with friends and family exploring the world of art and creativity. Enjoy the exhibitions and make one-of-a-kind artwork of your own, take part in drama workshops and interactive games, and listen to stories told by our friends at the Kitchener Public Library. Exciting new activities each month.
Suggested donation of $5 per child.
519-579-5860 x100
http://www.kwag.ca/en/index.asp
*Sunday FUNday - Victorian Valentines (Oshawa)
12pm-4pm
Oshawa Community Museum
1450 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa, ON
Sunday FUNdays are a new series of activities being offered by the Museum on the first Sunday of each month, beginning in February. These activities encourage people to come out and see various aspects of the Museum’s education collection and interact directly with the artifacts. Sunday FUNday themes include candle and butter making, garden weaving, using drop spindles and Victorian valentines.
9054367624
http://www.oshawamuseum.org
*Winterfest (Midland)
527 Len Self Boulevard
Midland, ON
There are plenty of activities indoors and outdoors that cater to all ages.
Visit their website to view the activity schedule and times.
http://www.midland.ca/Shared%20Documents/parks/Winterfest%202015.pdf
**MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015**
*P.A. Day Movie (Richmond Hill) (FREE)
2pm-3:40pm
Central Library
1 Atkinson
Richmond Hill, ON
Come and join us for a special P.A. Day movie at the library.
On Monday February 2nd we will be showing Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille
Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie.
Tickets for the movie will be handed out 15 minutes before the movie starts in the Warm Walkway on the East Side. There is a limit of 80 tickets for each movie.
http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/RHPL/
*Family Ceramic Painting (Maple)
10:30 am OR 6:30 pm.
At The Chabad Romano Centre 10500 Bathurst Street
Bring the kids for a PA Day family ceramics workshop with Mrs. Tammy Heyman, ceramics artist.
Make your own ceramic pieces - choices of Judaic and other ceramics.
Only pay for the pieces you take. Prices range from $10-$35 per item.
RSVP Required: [email protected]
*PJ Story Time (Bolton)
7:15pm-8pm
Albion Bolton Branch
150 Queen Street South
45 minute bedtime story time perfect for the whole family - PJs mandatory with snugglies and/or blankies optional! Join us at 7:15 at the
905-857-1400
http://www.caledon.library.on.cai
Family Literacy Day is happening all over Ontario this weekend. Go to the websites of your nearest Public Libraries to find out if your local libraries are participating. I hope everyone has a fun-filled weekend.
**FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015**
*Winter Open House & Registration (Newmarket)(FREE)
4pm-8pm
Big Top School of Circus Arts
1119 Ringwell Drive, Unit 1 Newmarket,ON
Big Top School of Circus Arts is holding our Winter Open house to give you the opportunity to try one of our circus classes for free! All ages are welcome to participate and no registration is required-just come at the scheduled time for your age group and dress to play!
Tots (18 mos to 2.5 years): 4-5pm
3-5 yrs: 5-6pm
6-9 yrs: 6-7pm
10+ yrs: 7-8pm
Adults: 7-8pm
Come out and experience the world of circus arts at Big Top Circus!
*KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE)
9:30am-11:30am
Kidz360 Active Learning Centre
3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
This time is open to the community for Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years) to connect, participate in our free play and experience our new, fun programs each week.
http://kidz360.ca/
**SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)
11:00 am
Various Locations
It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Admission: $2.99 including tax
Monster House
Directed by: Gil Kenan
Starring: Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke
Plot: Young DJ always knew there was something strange about the old Nebbercracker house across the street. When the house becomes a living, breathing monster, DJ enlists his pals Chowder and Jenny to learn the secret that keeps the house alive. Suddenly, they find themselves in a hair-raising battle with an unstoppable entity and must save the neighbourhood from total devastation.
*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
1:30pm – 3:30pm
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Super Hero & Princess (Newmarket) (FREE)
2:30pm-5pm
Tumble Tot & Co.
1166 Gorham St.
Newmarket, ON
Masquerade Open House. FREE! Gymnastics activities, discounts, loot bags, crafts, treats and more. A great chance to try before you buy.
http://tumbletot.com
*Fire & Ice Outdoor Skating (Stouffville) (FREE)
2pm
United Soils on 9th Line
(North of Bloomington Rd.)
Stouffville, ON
Outdoor Skating (2pm-5pm)
Fireworks begin at dusk
Hot Beverages and Snacks will be provided
www.tinyseedlings.com
*Bloor West Kids Fest (Toronto)
10am-12pm
Runnymede Public School - senior gym
357 Runnymede Road
Toronto, ON
Featuring Face Painting, Balloon Artistry, Silent Auction, Bake Sale and a Performance by the Space Chums!
Admission is $8 per person with no charge for “babes in arms”.
*Valentine’s for Vets (Toronto)
2pm-4pm
Richview Library
1806 Islington Ave
Toronto, ON
Come & create a special valentine for veterans living in long-term care facilities across Canada. We will collect handcrafted valentines and mail them to Veteran’s Affairs Canada so they can be distributed by Valentine’s Day.
All ages.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?entt=rdmevt185681&r=evt185681
*Game Day and Scaredy Squirrel Scavenger Hunt (Toronto)
9am-5pm
Jones Library
118 Jones Avenue
Toronto, ON
Come celebrate Family Literacy Day by playing a variety of board games and taking part in our annual Scaredy Squirrel Scavenger Hunt. Drop-in Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
416-393-7715
*Family Literacy Day Puppet Show (Toronto)
2pm-5pm
Bloor/Gladstone Library
1101 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
Bring the whole family for a special Family Literacy Day puppet show performance of Robert Munsch’s Mud Puddle.
416-393-7674
*Family Literacy Day with Mr. Chris (Toronto)
10:30am-11:30am
Maria A. Shchuka Library
1745 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at Maria A. Shchuka! Join Mr. Chris as he teaches you how to make your own musical instrument and wows you with his interactive music and puppet show. Drop-in (ages 0-5).
416-394-1000
*”Jorinda and Joringel” Puppet Show (Toronto)
Palmerston Library
560 Palmerston Avenue
Toronto, ON
In celebration of Family Literacy Day 2015 - join us for a puppet show at Palmerston Library theatre. Based on the German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
There will be an opportunity to meet the puppets after the show!
“Jorinda and Joringel are a young couple. After getting lost in the woods near the witch’s castle, Jorinda is turned into a bird and imprisoned, while Joringel wanders far and wide in search of her. Can they break the witch’s spell?”
Suitable for all ages. Free drop-in.
416-393-7680
*Family Literacy Day (Milton)
9:30am-5pm
Milton Public Library - Main Library
1010 Main Street East
Milton, ON
Join us to celebrate Family Literacy Day. We’ll have events running all day: storytimes at 9:45 and 10:30 a.m., visits with Blue Spruce-nominated author Andrew Larsen at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., plus crafts, games, and activities all day long.
http://mpl.on.ca
*Milton Monkeys Kids’ Club (Milton)(FREE)
10-12pm
Fabulous Five Fiesta Party
Milton Mall
55 Ontario Street South
Milton, ON
The Milton Monkeys Kids’ Club is turning 5 and we are celebrating with a Fabulous Fiesta! Activities include Mariachi Musical Chairs, Edible Jewellery Making, Limbo Contests & a 5 x 7 photo to put in a custom decorated frame. The Kids’ Club is open to children ages 4 to 12 & parents must remain with their children. The Kids’ Club is free and no pre-registration is required however, when parents do register on line or at the event, they will receive a monthly email keeping them up to date about events and their child will get a membership card entitling them to a free gift after ten and twenty visits PLUS a gift for signing up!
http://miltonmall.com
*Tablet Time (Oakville)
10:30am-11:30am
Oakville Public Library, Central Branch,
120 Navy St.
Oakville, ON
Join us for this exciting new storytime featuring tablet play where you and your child will explore unique apps and eBooks, while learning how digital media can support early literacy development. Register via IRIS: Course Code 200745.
Age: From 3y To 5 years
Link: http://www.opl.ca
*Kids’ Club Fabulous Five Fiesta (Mississauga)(FREE)
2pm-4pm
Sheridan Centre
2225 Erin Mills Parkway
Mississauga, ON
The Sheridan Centre Kids’ Club is turning 5 and we are celebrating with a Fabulous Fiesta! Activities include Mariachi Musical Chairs, Edible Jewellery Making, Limbo Contests & a 5 x 7 photo to put in a custom decorated frame. The Kids’ Club is open to children ages 4 to 12 & parents must remain with their children. The Kids’ Club is free and no pre-registration is required.
http://sheridancentre.ca
*Creation Station Sundays (Bolton) (FREE)
1pm-3pm
Albion Bolton Library
150 Queen Street South
Bolton, ON
This program presents all builders and creators with a challenge: build the tallest Lego structure or longest bridge. We supply the materials, you are the inspiration! FREE drop in program, fun for the whole family. Please note: some materials used will remain the property of CPL while others may be taken home. Directions will be provided weekly.
*5th Annual Family Skate (Brooklin)(FREE)
2pm-3:30pm
Luther Vipond Memorial Arena
67 Winchester Road Easat
Brooklin, ON
Join us for our 5th Annual Free Family Skate on Saturday, January 24th
*Captain Underpants - fun at the Library (Keswick)(FREE)
10am-11am
Keswick Library
wexford
keswick, ON
Captain Underpants: Come and enjoy games, activities, and lots of potty humour from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m at the Keswick Branch.
Come dressed as your favourite Captain Underpants character! Register for this FREE event by calling the library at 905-476-5762.
**SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
9:15am-10:45am
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Sleepless in the Woods… Literacy Day Indoor/Outdoor Adventure for Kids! (Woodbridge)
1pm-3pm
Kortright Conservation Centre
9550 Pine Valley Drive
Woodbridge, ON
Join Kortright Centre and ThinkinEd for a totally new spin on Family Literacy Day! First we’ll peek into the forest with an experienced Kortright field guide, then we’ll move indoors to play with ideas about animals and their winter homes at this seriously creative Storybuilding Pop-Up!
Tickets:
$11 per child / adults play free!
Advanced ticket purchase required. All ages welcome. Parking is free.
416-802-4044
http://www.thinkined.com/events.html
*Toronto Card Show | Sports Card & Memorabilia Show (Toronto)
11am-4pm
Amsterdam Brewery Event Hall (via Retail Store)
45 Esandar Drive
Toronto, ON
Toronto’s NEW monthly sports card and memorabilia show is right around the corner from Leaside Arena, our home since 2006. This is a big show in a cool event hall with sports on TV and projector screens, sound system, and free craft beer samples in a family friendly environment next door to SkyZone.
The highest standard of vendors from across Ontario gather with fellow sports fans and collectors to buy, sell, and trade hockey, baseball, basketball, football, Pokémon, and other non-sports cards, collectibles, and memorabilia. Free pizza is served and prizes are available to be won throughout the show!
http://www.torontocardshow.com
*Play with Clay (Waterloo)
1pm-4pm
The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street North
Waterloo, ON
Play with Clay is an open clay studio experience designed for families, friends and couples! Over two Sundays, you make an object out of clay and paint it with our glazes. It gets fired in our kiln and then you pick up your colourful and unique object! You’ll be amazed at what you can create!
Two sessions to choose from each Sunday: 1:00-2:15 and 2:30-4:00 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only $10!
http://www.theclayandglass.ca
*Lowville Winter Games (Burlington)
11am-4pm
Lowville Park
6207 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON
o Come join us for free outdoor fun in Lowville Park! The event runs snow or shine and features traditional outdoor fun, entertainment, games, and activities!
http://www.burlington.ca/lowville
*Family Literacy Day (Pickering)
2pm-3:30pm
Pickering Central Library
1 The Esplanade South
Pickering, ON
Join the Library in Celebrating National Family Literacy Day with fun activities, games and crafts! Ages 2-12 years.
http://www.picnet.org/programs
*Ice Age Party (Ajax)
12pm-3pm
Boston Pizza Ajax
8 Salem Rd. South
Ajax, ON
Embrace the cold from inside the warmth of Boston Pizza Ajax at our Ice Age Party! Watch Ice Age on our 150″ TV and enjoy Kids meal for just $4.99! Free Orange Iceberg drinks between 12-3pm (one per child). Take home your very own frozen dinosaur!
9056861908
It has been so cold. We are not winter people so we are just hoping the weather warms up soon. It is going to be a quiet month with events. People are coming back from holidays and the kids are settling back into school. It will pick up in the next two weeks. Have a great weekend everyone!
**FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015**
*Gingerbread Decorating (Thornhill)
1pm-10pm
9001 Dufferin Street (At Autumn Hill)
Thornhill, ON
Kids can come and decorate a gingerbread cookie for only $5.
For $7.50, adults can enjoy a hot specialty drink and your child can decorate a cookie.
http://www.yogurtys.com/storelocator/store/4698/Dufferin%20%20Autumn%20Hill/9001%20Dufferin%20St.%20/Vaughan/Ontario/Canada
*2 For 1 Indoor Play Play (Woodbridge)
*Bounce “N” Play II
10am-4pm
5875 Hwy 7 Unit 7, south east corner of Hwy 27 and hwy 7
Woodbridge, ON
Stay the day. Bring your lunch in or order a pizza!!
Parents can enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee!
See you all there!!!!!!!!
905-851-9599
*PA Day Skate (Richmond Hill)
11am-1pm
Elvis Stojko Arena
350 16th Avenue
Richmond Hill, ON
$2 per person
http://www.richmondhill.ca/documents/pa_day_skate_poster_fw.pdf
*P.A. Day Movie! (Richmond Hill) (FREE)
2pm-3:30pm
Central Library
1 Atkinson Street
Richmond Hill, ON
Come and join us for a special P.A. Day movie at the library.
Friday January 16, we will be showing Epic..
Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie.
Tickets for the movie will be handed out 15 minutes before the movie starts in the Warm Walkway on the East Side. There is a limit of 80 tickets for each movie.
Note: An adult must stay with all children under the age of 8 years during the entire movie. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult to the program room for drop-off and pick-up for the safety of the child.
Age group: Family.
Admission: FREE.
http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/DateList.cfm?dateValue=1/16/2015
*P.A. Day Fun (Newmarket)
10am-4pm
Elman W. Campbell Museum
134 Main St., South
Newmarket, ON
Try our old-fashioned wooden toys and activities, see our model train, have your picture taken with our pioneer board and go on a Museum scavenger hunt!
Friday, January 16, drop in from 10AM to Noon or 1 to 3PM.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver 18 years of age or over. Please note there are no lunchroom facilities.
905-953-5314
*KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE)
9:30am-11:30am
Kidz360 Active Learning Centre
3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
This time is open to the community for Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years) to connect, participate in our free play and experience our new, fun programs each week.
http://kidz360.ca/
*Family Showtimes (Clarington)
1:30pm-3:30pm
Clarington Public Library, Newcastle Branch
150 King Ave. E.
Newcastle, ON
Join us in our Newcastle Branch for a fun family movie on the big screen!
Drop in; no registration required. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge.
http://www.clarington-library.on.ca
**SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)
11:00 am
Various Locations
It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Admission: $2.99 including tax
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Directed by: Steve Carr
Starring: Kevin James, Keir O’Donnell, Jayma Mays
Plot: With a heart that won’t quit, a stomach that won’t stop gurgling and a self-sworn oath to protect his turf, he’s Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Mild-mannered Paul Blart (Kevin James, The King of Queens) has always had huge dreams of becoming a State Trooper. Until then, he patrols the local mall as a security guard. With his closely cropped moustache, personal transporter and gung-ho attitude, only Blart seems to take his job seriously. All that changes when a team of thugs raids the mall and takes hostages. Untrained, unarmed and a super-size target, Blart has to become a real cop to save the day.
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
**Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
1:30pm – 3:30pm
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*International Boat Show (Toronto)
10am-7pm
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
100 Princes’ Boulevard
Toronto, ON
Escape the cold and enjoy some summertime fun at the Annual Toronto International Boat Show. Canada’s largest, most popular marine marketplace, at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, packed with returning favourites and NEW attractions!
Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of on-water boating activities, boat rides, and wakeboarding on the world’s largest indoor lake; visit the Kids’ Fishing and Boating Zones; discover more than 140 seminars; and shop over 1 million sq ft of retail space showcasing the latest yachts, boats, kayaks, canoes, watersports and marine accessories at great bargains.
All activities are included stuff admission.
Kids 16 & Under are free
http://www.torontoboatshow.com
*Saturday Family Films (Toronto)(FREE)
2pm
Sanderson Library
327 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON
Join us for a free screening everyone can enjoy!
416-393-7653.
*Family Movie (Toronto)
2pm-4pm
S. Walter Stewart Library
170 Memorial Park
Toronto, ON
Join us for film fun.
How To Train Your Dragon 2.
*Snowflake Craft (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
New Toronto Library
110 Eleventh Street
All ages welcome! Drop-in.
416-394-5350
**SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
9:15am-10:45am
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Winter Fun Day (Toronto)
12pm-3pm
Colborne Lodge
South end of High Park
Toronto, ON
Fun wintery activities including taffy pulling for kids take place inside Colborne Lodge and roasting marshmallows, eating roasted potatoes and sipping warm cider in the great outdoors. Dress warmly as most of the activities are outside.
Small fees apply for taffy-pulling, potatoes and cider. Grounds are free, regular admission applies for tours of Colborne Lodge.
416-392-6916
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*International Boat Show (Toronto)
10am-6pm
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
100 Princes’ Boulevard
Toronto, ON
Escape the cold and enjoy some summertime fun at the Annual Toronto International Boat Show. Canada’s largest, most popular marine marketplace, at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, packed with returning favourites and NEW attractions!
Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of on-water boating activities, boat rides, and wakeboarding on the world’s largest indoor lake; visit the Kids’ Fishing and Boating Zones; discover more than 140 seminars; and shop over 1 million sq ft of retail space showcasing the latest yachts, boats, kayaks, canoes, watersports and marine accessories at great bargains.
All activities are included stuff admission.
Kids 16 & Under are free
http://www.torontoboatshow.com
**FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014**
*Kitchen Creations (Ajax)
Ajax Public Library, McLean Branch
95 Magill Drive
Ages 6 to 10
Calling all junior chefs for a sweet afternoon of kitchen creations. Be prepared to have fun with fruit, decorate a cookie and more. Don’t forget to wear your apron! This program is not suitable for children with food allergies.
Register Online or by phone at 905-428-8489.
http://www.ajaxlibrary.ca
*KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE)
9:30am-11:30am
Kidz360 Active Learning Centre
3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
Every Friday we open our doors to the community for two hours of FREE play and activities!
This time is open to the community for Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years) to connect, participate in our free play and experience our new, fun programs.
http://kidz360.ca/
*Family Movie Night! (Toronto) (FREE)
6pm-8pm
Malvern Library
30 Sewells Road
Toronto, ON
Join us for a free family movie on the second Friday of the month. Bring a blanket, pillow, favourite toy and if you like, wear your pajamas! Children must be accompanied by an adult as this is a family event. Feature film to be announced. For more details, please call the branch at 416-396-8969.
**SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)
11:00 am
Various Locations
It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Admission: $2.99 including tax
The Amazing Spider-Man
Directed by: Marc Webb
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone
Plot: Teenage social outcast Peter (Andrew Garfield) spends his days trying to unravel the mystery of his own past and win the heart of his high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). A mysterious briefcase belonging to his father, who abandoned him when he was a child, leads Peter to his dad’s former partner, Dr. Connors. The discovery of his father’s secret will ultimately shape his destiny of becoming “Spider-Man” and bring him face to face with Connors’ villainous alter ego, the Lizard.
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Build a Sled (All Over GTA)
10am-12pm
Home Depot
Various Locations
From 10am to Noon, The Home Depot at locations across Toronto is hosting a free DIY workshop for kids to build their very own Despicable Me car – inspired by the wacky inventions of Gru and his Minions. Participants will walk away with their own Despicable Me 2 souvenir and special tools from The Home Depot.
The workshop is for kids ages 4 – 12 and they must be accompanied by an adult.
http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/build-a-sled
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
1:30pm – 3:30pm
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Fancy Pants Presents: Page to Stage (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
Thorncliffe Library
48 Thorncliffe Park Drive
Toronto, ON
Join us with Fancy Pants Kids as we explore some great stories about using your imagination, followed by a chance to dress-up in some amazing costumes and to create your own stories. Families and children of all ages are welcome to attend. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.
For more information, please call 416-396-3865.
*Movies for Kids (Toronto) (FREE)
2pm-3:45pm
Brentwood Library
36 Brentwood Road North
Toronto, ON
Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2
Drop-in movie. First Come, First Seated.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB07
*KRAFT Hockeyville Celebrates (Whitby)
5pm-7
McKinney Centre
222 McKinney Drive
Whitby, ON
View the Town of Whitby on Hockey Night in Canada Pre-Show
Join us for free family activities and to see the full story come to life!
• Public Skating
• Meet the KRAFT Mascots
• Face Painting
• Autograph sessions with Wayne Primeau
http://www.whitby.ca
**SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
9:15am-10:45am
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program.
Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Family Literacy Day with Applefun Puppets (Toronto)
3pm-3:45
S. Walter Stewart Library
170 Memorial Park
Toronto, ON
Enjoy puppet show adventure with the Little Red Rocket Ship presented by Applefun Puppetry. For children ages 3-9.
Free tickets will be handed out half an hour before the program.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB017
*OPG Second Sunday (Oshawa)
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
72 Queen Street
Oshawa, ON
Start Your Engine!
Have you ever wondered if an animal could outrun a car? Inspired by the exhibition Running on Empty, we will combine nature and the man-made to make car tracks into beautiful abstractions, metallic animal masks, and race some unusual animal inspired cars along a large collaborative wall mural!
http://rmg.on.ca
