NOVEMBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (November 28- November 30)

27 Nov.2014

As November comes to a close, I thought I post post an adorable picture of a dog sporting a Movember mustache.
I have a Puggle Dog, and she would look so cute with one. Unfortunately Casey would never go for it, and I would probably just have to Photoshop her on one.

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend with their kiddies.

**FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014**

*The Festival of Lights (Markham)
7pm-9:30pm
Located on Markham road two lights north of Highway 7.

Live entertainment, free horse drawn wagon rides, carolers, street performers and fire eaters! Later, the Mayor will light our 30’ Christmas tree and then fireworks!

http://www.mainstreetmarkham.com

*Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market (Toronto)
6pm
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill Street
Toronto, ON

This holiday season Toronto will once again celebrate the romance and magic of a traditional Christmas at the Toronto Christmas Market. Inspired by the Old World and influenced by the New, this free annual event captures all of the tradition, heritage and charm of a European Christmas Market, while showcasing hundreds of unique and locally handcrafted products. Family friendly entertainment includes musicians, carolers and children’s choirs.

http://www.torontochristmasmarket.com

*KidzFREE60 (Toronto)
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 each week.
Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years)

http://kidz360.ca/

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**SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 2014**

*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: $2.50

The LEGO Movie
Directed by: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Cast: Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Alison Brie
Plot: An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together.

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

*Gingerbread Holiday Fun (FREE)(Richmond Hill)
10:30am-11:30am
Richvale Library
40 Pearson Avenue
Richmond Hill, ON
(905) 889-2847

Let the holiday fun begin and let’s decorate your own gingerbread people with all sorts of yummy candies.
Note: 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: 5 - 9 years.

Please pick up your free ticket 15 minutes before the program starts at the Circulation Desk of the Richvale Library.

*Christmas (King City)
5pm-9pm
Keele & King Road
King City, ON

Join us for live music, carolers, ice sculptor, street performers, photos with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, and our tree-lighting ceremony. Enjoy late night Christmas shopping and scrumptious food from local businesses and food trucks. Don’t miss this great community event!

905-833-2662
http://kingcitybusiness.ca

*Santa Claus Parade (Markham)
11am-12pm
North on Markham road from Hwy 7 to 16th Avenue.

The 42st Annual Santa Claus parade takes place from 11am – 12pm, and proceeds north on Markham road from Hwy 7 to 16th Avenue.

http://www.markhamsantaclausparade.com/

*Kidzfest (Toronto)
11am-5pm
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas Street East
Toronto, ON

Bring the whole family and have a day of fun free entertainment and activities. This year will feature the new children’s favourite characters – the Octonauts. There will be lots of singing from the Frozen Ice Queen, and Peter Pan and his friends; there will be lots of activities – face painting, crafts, games a whole lot more!

Stage Performances and Meet and Greets:
Octonauts
Frozen ice Queen & Princess
Peter Pan and Friends
Rock Garden Party

Activities
The whole family can have their photos taken inside a life-sized snow globe!*
Meet and greet with other winter and holiday characters
Kids will have fun at the Candy Playland and Adrenalin Rush bouncy
Write your letters to Santa
Face painting for kids and moms

*Maximum of four people at a time (two adults and two children)

416-597-0255 ex 215
http://wintermagic.ca/events/kidzfest/

*Holiday Family Craft: Make Your Own Gift Wrap (Toronto)
10:30am- 11:15am
Palmerston Library
560 Palmerston Avenue
Toronto, ON

Come in for a special holiday craft and make your own gift wrap!

For ages 5 and up. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please call Palmerston branch at 416-393-7680.

*Holiday Greeting Cards (Toronto)
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON

Suitable for children 6 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
From pop-ups to collage! Learn about the origins of holiday greeting cards while you create a set of personalized cards to send to loved ones.

Advanced ticket purchase required. Adults: $15; Children: $8 (plus tax).

416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Gingerbread House Workshop (Toronto)
11am-4pm
Montgomery’s Inn
4709 Dundas St. W.
Richmond Hill, ON

Decorate your family’s dream house all together. All the supplies you need to create a classic gingerbread house will be provided.
$30 per house plus HST, pre-registration only.
Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.

416-394-8113
http://www.montgomerysinn.com

*Santa Claus Parade (Ajax)
6pm-8pm
Bayly Street and Mackenzie Avenue
Ajax, ON

Ajax residents and visitors are invited to come out and welcome Santa when he arrives in town for “Santa’s Magical Parade of Lights”.
The parade begins at the intersection of Bayly Street and Mackenzie Avenue, proceeding east along Bayly and then north on Harwood Avenue South, concluding at Ajax Town Hall. Immediately following the parade will be a special tree lighting ceremony at Town Hall (65 Harwood Avenue South) with children’s activities. Parking at Town Hall is limited and patrons are encouraged to park at the Ajax Plaza, Harwood Shopping Centre or Baywood Centre.

http://www.ajax.ca/en/

*Santa Claus Parade (Pickering)
10am-12pm
Start: Glenanna Road
Pickering, ON

Annual Santa Claus Parade presented by the Kinsmen & Kinette Club of Pickering.

Parade Route: Glenanna Road, between Dixie Road and Pickering Parkway

http://www.pickering.ca

*Movember Kids (Kitchener)
10am-12:15pm
Kitchener Market
300 King St E.

FREE Family Event
Confirmed for the event so far
*Kids In The Kitchen Marketplace Craft sponsored by OK EGGS
*Moustache Facepainting by Bre Creative
*Moustache Cookie Baking & Decorating by Little Magic Parties
*Activity Sheet Table by Sportco Source for Sports
*Apperance by TEX from Kitchener Rangers Major Junior A Hockey Club

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2014/10/movember-kids-kw-at-kitchener-market.html

*Maplehurst Very Merry Market (Burlington)
10am-3pm
Maplehurst Public School
481 Plains Rd E
Burlington, ON

The Very Merry Market is Maplehurst Public Schools biggest fundraising event of the year. It’s a free family event that has a number of kid oriented games and activities that run all day.

FREE Kids activities
Bumbling Burt Magic Show
10:30 am

Santa Visits
11:00 am

Kids Zone - all day
Games - facepainting - crafts - and a
kids only shopping area!

(905) 634-2373

*Sports Day in Canada (Newcastle)
1:30pm-4:30pm
Newcastle & District Recreation Complex
1780 Rudell Road

We have a variety of FREE activities for all ages:

•3 on 3 basketball tournament with Clarington Basketball Academy,
•pickleball with the Clarington Older Adult Association,
•Let’s Dance! with Newcastle Family Connection,
•sports themed arts & crafts with A Gift of Art,
•sports skills & drills with Community Services Fitness Staff,
•face painting with Community Services Recreation Staff, and
•FREE public swim from 2-4pm with donation of non-perishable food item.

http://www.clarington.net

*Santa Breakfast (Newcastle)
8am-11am
Newcastle Community Hall
20 King Avenue West

The BIA is once again hosting the Santa Breakfast at the Newcastle Community Hall. Santa will be at the hall for a pancake breakfast with you! There will be live children’s entertainment, as well as face painting at an additional cost.

Advance tickets are available at Keller Williams Energy Real Estate in Newcastle and Newcastle Home Decor.

Adults $6, children $4, children under 2 are free.

905-448-2921

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**SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014**

*Lego Duplo Storytime ( Richmond Hill)
Central Library
1 Atkinson Street
Richmond Hill, ON

Join us to read, sing, and build with Duplo.

Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult while attending this program.
Age group: 3-6 years with an adult.
Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the program starts in the south walkway.

(905) 884-9288

*Gingerbread House Workshop (Toronto)
11am-4pm
Montgomery’s Inn
4709 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON

416-394-8113
http://www.montgomerysinn.com

*Santa Claus Parade (Mississauga)
1pm
Historic Village of Streetsville
Mississauga, ON

Join the crowd of over 60,000 children of all ages to enjoy over 75 groups making their way down Queen St. from Britannia Rd. This year will include even more floats, bands and entertainers to delight the crowd!

See the parade route on website.

http://www.mississaugasanta.com/

*Breakfast With Santa (Brooklin)
8:30am-12pm
Brooklin Community Centre and Library
8 Vipond Road

Parents and their children can enjoy a casual breakfast.

The children eat a good breakfast and tell Santa what they want for Christmas. The children can join in more fun by making Christmas crafts.

All of the money raised goes back into the Optimist Club and
1st seating: 8:30am to 10:00am
2nd seating 10:30am to 12:00pm

Parents are invited to take photos of their own children.

Advance Ticket Sales Only
Breakfast is $10 for childen, $10 for adults

289-275-2403 x15

*Santa Claus Parade (Innisfil)
1:30pm-3:30pm
Innisfil Beach Road

Bring a new unused toy or gift to be collected along the parade route. Items will be donated to Christmas for Kids. Don’t forget your letters to Santa!

http://www.icecorp.org

12 Nov.2014

NOVEMBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (November 14- November 16)

If anyone is interested in Sesame Street Live discounted for this weekend, you can use the PeachyBuy.com Promo Code PEACHY at ticketmaster.ca to save up to 40% on tickets to Sesame Live: Let’s Dance at the Sony Centre.

Enter PEACHY in the “got offer code” box at ticketmaster.ca
With promo code discount will be applied as follows:
$40 seats will discount to $24
$45 seats will discount to $31.50
$55 seats will discount to $44

Please note applicable service fees still apply.

For those of you who are looking for Christmas Bizarres and Santas Day Parades, this weekend’s calendar is for you. Christmas preparations have officially begun. Have a great weekend and stay warm.

**FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014**

*Lego Fun Days (Toronto)
2pm-4p
Port Union Library
5450 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, ON

Calling all Lego fans! Use your imagination and creativity to construct awesome Lego structures. This drop-in program is for for ages 5-12 years.

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

*KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE)
9:30am-11:30am
3431 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON

647-351-9360
http://kidz360.ca/

*P.A. Day Library Bingo (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
Fort York
Toronto, ON

Play along with your favourite books, characters, and authors in this popular library game. Have some fun and if you are lucky you’ll win a prize!

Recommended for children 6-12 years of age. Younger children must be accompanied by a reader who can provide assistance.

Registration required. Please call 416-393-6240 or speak to staff.

*20th Anniversary Christmas Tree Lighting (Oakville)
5pm-10pm
Kerr Village Heritage Square
340 Kerr Street
Oakville, ON

Live Band Performances
Live Musical entertainment provided by local school choirs, vocal performance groups and a band.
Appearance by Santa Claus!

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the tree lighting ceremony. All collected toys and will be distributed to local families in need.
Gift cards will gladly also be accepted.

www.kerr-village.ca

*Ridley Christmas Market (St. Catherines)
2pm-7pm
Ridley College Fieldhouse
2 Ridley Road
St. Catherines, ON

Featuring over 60 artisans, specialty foods, musical entertainment, raffle, prize draws, a children’s craft corner and a special visit from Santa.

http://www.facebook.com/ridleychristmasmarket

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**SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014**

*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: $2.50

How To Train Your Dragon (3D)
Directed by: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Plot: How to Train Your Dragon Synopsis: A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon rolls fire-breathing action, epic adventure and laughs into a captivating and original story. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds in this wonderful good-time hit! (Gene Shalit, Today).

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations

http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html

*Build Holiday Yard Stakes (All Over GTA)
10am-12pm
Home Depot
Various Locations

A great free activity for children ages 4-12
Kids will learn how to build holiday yard stakes using a hammer and glue

http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops

*LEGO® MOVIE MAKE AND TAKE (All Over GTA)
11am
Toys R Us (Select Stores)

Join us in-store to build Emmet’s Car, which transforms into an Extraordinary Super Jet!

No purchase necessary. Excludes Cedarbrae Mall and Express locations.
Available instore only. Event for children between 4-14 years of age.
One model per child, while quantities last.

*Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting (5pm-8pm) (Vaughan)
Bass Pro Outlet
Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive

Santa’s Wonderland- Enjoy the Magic of Christmas inside Bass Pro Shops!

http://m.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=94&tab=3&storeID=11

*Vaughan of a Kind Art + Craft Show (Woodbridge)
10am-4pm
Vellore Village Community Centre
1 Villa Royale Avenue
Woodbridge, ON

The show will feature over 80 artisans from the City of Vaughan and the Greater Toronto Area exhibiting an assortment of traditional and contemporary hand-crafted items including: accessories, ceramics, collectibles, holiday décor, edibles, fashion, jewellery, paintings, photography, prints, textiles, and toys. A few distinctly unique craft media to also be featured include artfully delectable baked goods, soothing botanical body products, and haute couture fashion.

Parents can browse and shop while children, ages four and older, can unleash their creativity through supervised art activities with studio instructors in the complementary Kids’ Art Room.

www.vaughan.ca/artsandculture

*St. John Chrysostom Snowflake Bazaar (Newmarket)
9am-1pm
Parish centre
Main and Ontario
Newmarket, ON

Crafts, Boutique, luncheon, baked goods, White Elephant, Penny Auction, kid’s activities. Join us for the Parade!

9057753660

*Santa Claus Parade (Newmarket)
11am-12pm
Main Street
Newmarket, ON

Join us on Main Street as we welcome the arrival of Santa Claus. The parade starts at 11 am at the corner of Eagle Street and Lorne Ave and proceeds east on Eagle Street to Main Street and north to Ontario Street.

http://www.newmarket.ca/en/events.asp?_mid_=904

*Holiday Marketplace (Uxbridge)
5pm-9pm
St. Josephs Catholic School
25 QUAKER Village Drive
Uxbridge, ON

Support local businesses, artisans and crafters at our second annual holiday marketplace.
From cosmetics, jewelry, leather goods, childrens items, stocking stuffers, women’s wear, household goods, pottery and so much more you won’t want to miss this event.
Come visit with Santa and listen to live Christmas music. Free entry.

*5th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale (Toronto)
10am-5pm
Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Avenue
(Broadview Avenue and Danforth Avenue)
Toronto, ON

The Toronto East Rotary Club is holding its 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale with a number of diverse Artisans selling their creations. Refreshments will be available, together with live music, face painting and a draw. Proceeds raised are to go to community projects including the Out of the Cold Program at Eastminster. Admission is free.

416-463-3834
www.torontoeastrotary.com

*Frosty Fair (Mississauga)
10am-2pm
Cawthra Park United Church
1465 Leda Ave
Mississauga, ON

Our annual craft/gift sale with silent auction, bake table, children’s area and lunch room.

905-278-2259

*Board of Trade Santa Claus Parade (Brampton)
5pm-7pm
Downtown Brampton
Main St/Queen Street

The annual BBOT Santa Claus Parade travels through the heart of downtown Brampton starting at Main/Sproule and ending at Main/Elgin. Come see the largest night time parade in Canada, right here in the City of Brampton. Lot’s of floats with hundreds of lights and more than 15 marching bands help usher in the Christmas season!
The parade starts at 5pm sharp, but if you cannot make it down then make sure you watch us on Rogers Cable 10.

http://www.bramptonsantaclausparade.com

*Meet & Greet Disney’s “frozen” Elsa (Pickering)
1pm-3pm
Pickering town centre
1355 Kingston road

Disney’s movie Frozen is a popular trend this Christmas. To showcase our new “frozen” products we’ve invited the snow queen Elsa herself from the movie to come meet and greet kids of all ages. The kids would have an opportunity to get an autograph or even take a picture with there favourite “frozen” character Elsa. We have also encouraged kids to wear there costumes to celebrate and interact in this memorable ultimate Elsa experience.

647 469 2575

*International Games Day @ Your Library (Oshawa)
11am-12pm
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch
65 Bagot Street

Join the Oshawa Public Libraries for International Games Day. We will be celebrating by playing a variety of video games, board games, and other fun activities.
Ages 5-17

905-579-6111

*Christmas Bazaar (Whitby)
10am-2pm
Village of Taunton Mills
3800 Brock Street North
Whitby, ON

The Village of Taunton Mills is holding our annual Christmas Bazaar fundraiser event.
The event will host up to 25 vendors, a white elephant room, a rafflerama room, pictures with Santa, face painting, hot food available for sale, and other opportunities for family and fun. Come on out and get some shopping done.

905-666-3156 ext. 6810

*Christmas at the Kids Safety Village (Whitby)
5:30pm-8pm
Kids Safety Village of Durham Region
1129 Athol St
Whitby, ON

Christmas in the Village is a wonderful opportunities for families to take a walk down Christmas Lane and enjoy the sights of the Kids Safety Village lit up with the latest Christmas lights and beautifully decorated to capture the imagination. We hope that coming to the Village will become a tradition you will enjoy with your family.

Admission is free. Donations accepted for the Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive.

http://ksv04.eventbrite.ca/

*24th Annual Book Fair - Children’s Theme (Hamilton)
9:30am-3pm
St. James United Church
306 Parkside Dr
Hamilton, ON

Free Storytime with Local Children’s Authors.

905-540-5161
http://wefhs.myhamilton.ca

*Christmas Open House - Poinsetta Festival (Bowmanville)
9am-5pm
Rekker’s Garden Center
2258 Hwy#2 RR#6
Bowmanville, ON

Join us for our annual Poinsettia Festival. A fun-filled day for the whole family to enjoy. Tour acres of greenhouses to see over 150,000 poinsettias grown here on our premises.
Christmas storytelling by famous local puppet “Grandpa Joe”. A local children’s choir will be preforming after lunch. Enjoy hotdogs, popcorn, and treats all day at our fundraising BBQ for the local food bank. (Gluten Free Options available).

9056232300

*Bazaar & Live Charity Auction (Prince Albert)
2pm-9pm
Scugog Christian School
14480 Old Simcoe Road

The day will include:
BAZAAR open from 2 to 5 pm, CARNIVAL games, kids crafts, vendors, bake sale, Candy Cane Café, ZOO to YOU Animal Exhibition & MORE!

The event will be followed by a LIVE CHARITY AUCTION @ 6pm.

905-985-3741
http://www.scugogchristianschool.com

*Santa Claus Parade (Keswick)
1:30-2:30pm
Queensway
Keswick, ON

Dress up in your winter woollies and join us for this year’s parade as Santa comes to town. Fun for all ages as the official beginning to the spirit of Christmas season.

www.keswickkinsmen.ca

*Downtown Tree Lighting Celebration (Barrie)
3:30pm-9pm
Memorial Square
65 Dunlop St. East
Barrie, ON

Lighting tradition held in conjunction with the Santa Claus Parade.
Enjoy a festive outdoor movie (A Christmas Story-1983) presented by Tim Hortons, main stage entertainment (starting at 4pm), face painting & balloon animals, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more.

Free Tim Hortons’ Hot Chocolate with any donation of a non-perishable food item to the Barrie Food Bank or an unwrapped toy to the Rock 95 / Kool FM Toy Drive.
After the Parade, Santa Claus will return to Memorial Square to help the dignitaries light the tree & fireworks will follow!

705-734-141
http://www.downtownbarrie.ca

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**SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014**

*Christmas Fun Crafts (Vaughan)
12pm-5pm
Bass Pro Outlet
Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Drive

FREE Games & Activities: SUNDAY-SATURDAY OPEN TO CLOSE

FREE Crafts 12pm-5pm
Free Photo With Santa

http://m.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=94&tab=3&storeID=11

*Santa Claus Parade (East Gwillimbury)
2pm-3pm
Charles Street & Morton Ave to the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

Come celebrate the Spirit of Christmas in East Gwillimbury! The parade starts at the corner of Charles Street and Morton Avenue, and will finish at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex. After the parade spectators and participants are invited to visit with Santa, enjoy a free family skate and join in with children’s activities.

http://www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Things_To_Do/Festivals_and_Events/Santa_Claus_Parade.htm

*DX Family Day (Toronto) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Design Exchange
234 Bay Street
Toronto, ON

Cost Information: Admission is free for up to 2 adults accompanying children under 12.
Family Sunday invites children, parents and caregivers to explore and engage with the exhibit. Each program features drop-in, hands-on design activities for all ages led by DX educators.

http://www.dx.org/index.cfm?id=54676

*Free Science Event for Kids (Toronto)
3pm
J.J.R. Macleod Auditorium
Medical Sciences Building
1 King’s College Circle
Toronto , ON

FUN FOR KIDS!
Free event followed by complimentary treats! An hour of family fun and exciting science demonstrations for kids with Russell Zeid the RCI’s mad Scientist.

416-977-2983
www.royalcanadianinstitute.org

*The 110th Annual Santa Claus Parade (Toronto)
12:30pm
Parade starts at Christie Pitts (Bloor Street West and Christie Street)
Toronto, ON

Fantastic animated floats leave the corner of Christie and Bloor Street West in the company of two dozen marching bands and a couple of thousand costumed participants, cheered along by excited kids.

http://www.thesantaclausparade.ca/

*Yeh! Santa Clause Pre-Parade Party (Toronto)
10:30am-12pm
Yeh! Frozen Yogurt & Cafe
652 Spadina Avenue
Spadina Avenue and Harbord Street

Cost Information: Onsite café menu items available for sale. 10% off all purchases made during the pre-parade party.

Families will enjoy a variety of fun activities which include holiday crafts and poster making. Don’t worry if you haven’t written your letter to Santa, we will have plenty of stationery on hand to ensure Santa gets your wish list. Parents, we have a little something for you too. 10% off all purchases made during the party. Try one of our delicious crepes, specialty coffees, teas or hot chocolates to keep you warm all day. Space is limited so come early…

416-551-6244
http://www.yehyogurt.com

*Cheecho’s Birthday Party! (Cambridge)
10am-5pm
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth Road

The Conservatory’s beloved parrot is turning 6! Cheecho is a fun-loving green-cheeked conure who has grown up amongst the butterflies at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. We are throwing Cheecho a party:

Free cake and punch!
Sign Cheecho’s birthday card!
Fun birthday crafts!
Photo ops with Cheecho!
Goody bags!
Discount coupon for booking children’s birthday parties!
Regular Admission applies.

https://www.cambridgebutterfly.com/events/cheecho-s-birthday

*An Old-Fashioned Christmas (Burlington)
11am-4pm
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
2168 Guelph LN.
Burlington, ON

Yuletide carols being sung by a choir will fill the house with holiday cheer. Guests will explore the smells and tastes with traditional cooking demonstrations over the open hearth. There will be tours of the house specially dressed for Christmas. Visitors will get to observe and participate in traditional holiday activities, pony rides and make festive crafts.

Children will experience a magical visit with Santa in his cabin! They will get their letters ready with Santa’s elves as they wait their turn for a special visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus. After their visit, they will have a chance to take part in Santa’s Workshop and make a toy!

Visitors will get to observe and participate in historic holiday activities such as the making of a Victorian Pomander, a tin punched ornament, creating holiday door swag, crafting a wood-cut snowman, Christmas card making along with other heritage crafts and activities. Delicious festive refreshments will be available for purchase and will include baked goods and traditional specialties. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and proceeds will go to support the children’s educational programs and conservation of the museum’s collection.

Admission to event: Adults: $6.00 Children: $5.00
Children under 3 years old are free!
* extra charges apply to some activities

https://museumsofburlington.com/events/25-an-old-fashioned-christmas-event-november-16-2014

*31st Annual Sugar Plum Fair Craft Show & Sale (Aliston)
10am-4pm
Nottawasaga Resort
6015 Highway 89
Aliston, ON

We’re excited to welcome back some incredible vendors and introduce a line-up of new and talented crafters and artisans who will be displaying their creations during the two day show. The show features over 100 vendors from across Ontario selling a variety of items including chocolate, jam, fudge, sauces, quilts, candles, ceramics, stained glass, wreaths, folk art, woodwork, sewing, knitting, body care products and more! Santa will also be stopping by for a visit.

Once again this year we will be raffling off gingerbread houses, which have been decorated by the resort staff, in support of a local charity.

Adults - $4 per person
Children - 12 and under are free.

http://www.nottawasagaresort.com/pblc-sugar-plum.html

6 Nov.2014

NOVEMBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (November 7- November 9)

Welcome to November, or shall I say MOVEMBER. This month, you will see a lot of males sporting a mustache in order to support Men’s Health. I hope this organization raises a lot of money and awareness for different areas of Men`s health (Cancer and Mental Illness).

I hope everyone enjoyed last weekend. We are still recovering from our Halloween candy overload. I made my kids donate their candy to a local dental office. The office donated it to a Children’s Charity. My 4 year old daughter was not happy to let go of her sugar stash, but she will one day understand what a good deed she did.
Toronto is very busy with events this weekend. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

**FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014**

*DIY Buttons (Toronto)
4pm-5:30pm
Agincourt Library
155 Bonis Avenue
Toronto, ON

Design it. Wear it! Choose or create your image and transform it into a cool wearable button. Express yourself, be creative and have fun. Register in person at Agincourt Branch or call 416-396-8950. Space is limited!

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT182523&R=EVT182523

*The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Toronto)
9am-9pm
Exhibition Place
Lake Shore Boulevard West

The Royal is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world, where Canadian and International breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions and where hundreds of thousands of attendees come to learn, compete, shop and have a great time with friends and family.

Family fun highlights include:
Pizza Pizza Petting Farm
Giant Vegetable Competition
Royal Poultry Show
Butter Sculpting
Canine-Equine Challenge
Family Fun Stage
Equimania
President’s Choice® SuperDogs
Harvest Market
and much more!

http://www.RoyalFair.org

*Parent & Tot (Toronto) (FREE)
9:30am-11:30am
Kidz360 Active Learning Centre
3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON

647-351-9360
http://kidz360.ca/

*DX Family Day (Toronto) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Design Exchange
234 Bay Street
Toronto, ON

Each program features drop-in, hands-on design activities for all ages led by DX educators. Plus, make it a memorable experience with our photo booth!

During Family Sunday hours, exhibition admission is free for up to two adults accompanying children under 12.

416-363-6121
http://www.dx.org

*The BabyTime Show (Toronto)
10am-6pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON

Toronto’s biggest baby show is welcoming parents, grandparents, friends and, of course, babies to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to explore 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest in toys, health and nutrition, technology, child care, maternity, children’s apparel and décor.

It features a NEW interactive Play Doh Centre, tons of seminars from sleeping to eating experts, special Toddler Time Stage guests including Barney and My Little Pony, Meet and Greets with Olivia the Piglet, Mike the Knight and more!

Purchase your tickets online or at the show.

416-360-6522
www.babytimeshows.ca/

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**SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014**

*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!

Hotel For Dogs
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal
Cast: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow
Plot: Hotel For Dogs is a funny, heartwarming and inspiring animal adventure that shows how far love and imagination can take you. When 16-year old, Andi (Roberts), and her younger brother Bruce (Austin) find themselves in a foster home with a strict no pets policy, they must use their quick wit to find a new home for their dog, Friday. When they stumble into an abandoned hotel, they realize they can transform it into the perfect place for Friday- as well as all the strays in the city. What began as a crusade to save one dog becomes a high stakes adventure as everyone around them starts to wonder- who let the dogs in?

Admission: $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations

http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html

*Lego Block Party (Richmond Hill) (FREE)
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Richmond Hill Central Library
1 Atkinson Street

Come out and build a Lego masterpiece! Lego fans meet and build a creation around a specific theme and share their stories with each other. We supply the Lego for this program. Please do not bring your own Lego into the program room.
Only 20 tickets will be handed out for each date.

Note: 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: 7 to 12 years.

Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the program starts in the south walkway.

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/DateList.cfm?dateValue=11/8/2014

*Catholic Women’s League Annual Christmas Fair (Aurora)
9am-2pm
Our Lady of Grace Church - Lynett Hall
15347 Yonge Street

Many exciting activities take place at the Fair including a bake sale, all day draw, silent auction and a children’s craft area. Local residents and merchants have donated items towards our silent auction or our all day auction which shows the overwhelming support we have received from the community.

Please join us at the Fair and do some pre-Christmas shopping as you support non-profit and charitable organizations in our community at the same time.

*Artful Hearts Handcraft Show (Markham)
10am-5pm
Toronto Chinese Community Church
100 Acadia Avenue
Markham, ON

This craft show is a fundraising event to support the 105 Gibson Community Centre and three other non-profit organizations, namely L’Arche Daybreak, Sanctuary and Cherish Integrated Services. The vendors in this show are crafters from various parts of Toronto. They make and sell unique handmade arts and crafts i.e. painting, ceramic, custom-jewellery, knitting, candles, soap, bookmarks, unique gifts for babies etc. This show also offers on site craft lessons for kids and adults. There will be entertainment throughout the day such as Martial Arts, Singing, Music, and Dance, Fashion Show and Magic Show. We will also have a “Food Sale and Serving Area” where a great variety of food items will be available for visitors to purchase.

(905) 477-7533 ext. 286
http://tccc.ca/wordpress/?p=28346

*Christmas Bazaar (Toronto)
11am-3pm
Kingston Road United Church
975 Kingston Road
Toronto, ON

Please join us for KRU’s annual Christmas bazaar featuring a bake sale, jewellery, preserves, books, crafts, tea room, and the Kids’ Fun Fair.

416-699-6091
http://www.kruc.ca

*Flip Book Animation Workshop (Toronto)
1:30pm- 2:30pm
Davenport Library
1246 Shaw Street
Toronto, ON

Children from ages 6 - 12 Can Make Their Own Flip Book.

416-393-7732

*The BabyTime Show (Toronto)
10am-6pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON

Purchase your tickets online or at the show.

416-360-6522
www.babytimeshows.ca/

*The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Toronto)
9am-9pm
Exhibition Place
Lake Shore Boulevard West

http://www.RoyalFair.org

*Hidden Treasures Bazaar (Oakville)
9am-12:30pm
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
1051 Glenashton Drive
Oakville, ON

You are invited to the Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre annual fundraiser. Tea room…books…raffles…children’s area, white elephant…baked goods and lots more! Join us and get your holiday shopping off to a great start!

905-845-6601 ext 3498

*Tinsel Town Market Bazaar (Burlington)
9am-2pm
Burlington Christian Academy
521 N Service Rd
Burlington, ON

An event for the whole family!
A wide variety of vendors to choose from and activities for the kids.
Saturday November 8th
9:00am-2:00pm

$5 per family or $2 per person
-Free BCA shopping bags for the 1st
200 families

905-639-7364

*Transformation Station (Waterloo)
1pm-4pm
John M. Harper Branch
500 Fischer-Hallman Road North
Waterloo, ON

Welcome to our hands-on, annual Open House.

Local artists, interactive demonstrations and activities, pop-up programs, check out new technologies, hands-on “maker” sessions.

Fun for the whole family. Drop in.

http://www.wpl.ca

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**SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014**

*Lego Duplo Storytime (Richmond Hill)
2pm- 2:45
Richmond Hill Central Library
1 Atkinson Street

Join us to read, sing, and build with Duplo.
Age group: 3-5 years with an Adult.
Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the program starts in the south walkway.

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=723

*The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Toronto)
9am-8pm
Exhibition Place
Lake Shore Boulevard West

http://www.RoyalFair.org

*The BabyTime Show (Toronto)
10am-6pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON

Purchase your tickets online or at the show.

416-360-6522
www.babytimeshows.ca/

*Creation Station Sundays (Bolton)
1pm-3pm
Albion Bolton Library
150 Queen Street South

Sundays are the perfect day to build, create, read and discover! Starting October 5th, this drop in program will present families will unique challenge. Build the tallest Lego structure, create the most unique playing card house; discover how moats helped protect castles during Medieval Times by making a model out of building blocks and more!

http://www.boltonpubliclibrary.org