Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a woodland walk lined with thousands of daffodils at Ashton’s Garden Centre! With educational and interesting fact signage to be found along the way, opportunities for that perfect selfie and spots to sit and enjoy the scenery along the river – you’ll feel the
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Check out our updated list of indoor play spaces and creative places in HRM! We will continue to update our list as more fun opens up. Since not all places have re-opened and some have reduced hours that may change without notice, please call ahead before you go. FREE Indoor
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Are you itching to travel again? A February 2021 survey by Bruce Poon Tip, founder of the adventure travel company G Adventures, said that 51% of Canadian travellers say Covid-19 lockdowns have made them want to travel more than ever before. But the survey also predicted that in the mid-term, international
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We’ve got all the time in the world for storytime right now! Join Mastermind Toys on Instagram each day as they share a new favourite book with their audience – LIVE! There will be a special guest appearance from Sharon and Randi Hampson on Friday, April 3. Follow them on
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  There’s a new storytime option in town! Canadian children’s writers and illustrators are sharing their work through reading and drawing with the CBC. You’ll find lots of variety on the list and it’s updated regularly. Canadian Writers and Illustrators Online Website: www.cbc.ca

Josh Gad, or Olaf, as your kids might know him, is reading you all stories on Twitter while we’re stuck at home! Check out his Twitter link at 8 pm AST. “Since we’re all stuck at home right now, I figured we would have a little fun together,” Gad explained.
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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
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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
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  Join Nicole Mosher of Dough-Nuts Easy Clay for Storytime at the beautiful and historic Brewery Farmers Market. Listen to local tales and classic favourites, then stay to enjoy the children’s section filled with toys, crafts and books. Grab a java and explore the market for yummy food and treats
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From Atlantic puffin to zooplankton, with lots of wild Atlantic Canadiana in between–like lobster, brown bat, moon jellyfish, porcupine, and more–Atlantic Animal ABCs is the perfect introduction for young ones to the region’s wildlife. Join author Angela K. Doak for this local book launch with Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press. With
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