Arts and Crafts

Little Learners at the Discovery Centre
The Little Learners program at the Discovery Centre brings fun, hands-on learning to the youngest of minds. The theme for November is ‘Germ Journey’! Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy a morning interactive puppet show where they can learn all about germs and how to stop them in their
Continue Reading »

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
The loveable Mo Willems, author of the beloved Pigeon books, is helping keep kids entertained and learning during COVID-19. Every day Mo Willems is inviting you into his studio for a drawing session. Kids, adults, grandparents around the world are encouraged to draw, doodle, and explore new ways of creating
Continue Reading »

Crafting with Michaels via Facebook Live
Michaels has devised a creative solution to cancelling their in-store crafting events. Every Wednesday at 12noon CDT (that’s 2:00 pm our time) Michaels will host a family-friendly craft session via Facebook Live. Just hop on to their Facebook page and you will find the post linking to their upcoming video
Continue Reading »

Indigo Kids Event at Chapters Halifax
Are you out and about at the shops this weekend? Indigo Kids at Chapters has great events for your little ones. They host weekly book-themed events for children. These are the upcoming events for Chapters Halifax. Here’s what’s coming soon: The Paper Bag Princess – Saturday, March 7th at 11:00
Continue Reading »

Your Kids Can Have Fun While You Shop At Michael’s Kids Club Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford
Take a little time to get creative and have fun with the Kids Club from Michaels! At the Michaels Kids Club, your kids can explore their creativity while you shop in-store. Sessions cost $3 to participate and start every half hour from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. There is no
Continue Reading »

Indigo Kids Event at Chapters Dartmouth
Are you out and about at the shops this weekend? Indigo Kids at Chapters has great events for your little ones. They host weekly book-themed events for children. These are the upcoming events for Chapters Dartmouth. Here’s what’s coming soon: A Royal Event – Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 Join
Continue Reading »

Build Nature Binoculars at the Home Depot Workshop for Kids
Looking for a fun activity for Saturday morning? Bring your kids (aged 5-12 years) to the Home Depot Workshop for Kids – a FREE kids workshop! Each month there is a new project for the kids to create, using wood, hammers, and glue. Check the Home Depot site to find
Continue Reading »

Where to Host Kids Birthday Parties in HRM
Planning the best birthday parties are seriously, a pretty big deal. Birthdays are special days, especially when you are still in the years of counting the ‘halves’! If we forget to add that detail when telling someone the age of our child, we are quickly corrected, so we all know
Continue Reading »

Michaels MAKEbreak Crafts – Kids and Family Events
In addition to the Saturday Kids Club at Michaels, they also have afternoon craft sessions, Michaels MAKEbreak Crafts, that on certain weeks are geared towards kids and families. These MAKEbreak events are FREE for some crafts and a purchase is required for other crafts. Please check with the store for
Continue Reading »

Handprint/Footprint Greeting Card Workshop
Create a holiday keepsake at Nurtured Halifax. They will be hosting a workshop where you can capture those tiny handprints or footprints to create an adorable greeting card. The cost for the workshop is $5 per card. (spend over $50 at Nurtured on Saturday and the workshop is complimentary!) Handprint/Footprint
Continue Reading »