Arts and Crafts

Arts Crafts Category

From workshops to craft fairs, gallery shows and local festivals, there are many arts & crafts activities for families to enjoy across Toronto and the GTA.

Helmets of Heart: 3D Helmets Easter Painting Event

Join Helmets of Heart at Old Mill Toronto for a 3D Helmets Easter Painting Workshop and kids egg hunt, free with registration (suggested $10 donation). With proceeds benefitting Ukrainian organizations, families can paint their own 3D-printed helmet, and adults can learn the traditional wax-resist pysanka technique, a beautiful Easter art
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Spring Markets
Guide to Spring Markets and Craft Fairs in Toronto and the GTA

Spring Markets are blooming around town with arts & crafts and pop-up events, as well as Easter, Earth Day, International Women’s Month, and Mother’s Day themed sales. It’s just the right excuse to escape our winter indoor hibernation and help support local businesses, florists, artisans and crafters. Stroll though our
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One Of A Kind Spring Show

One Of A Kind Spring Show has everything you need to be ready for warmer weather while getting crafty and supporting local artisans. The show features fashion shows, Main Stage Presentations with designers and foodies, a Craft Corner with fun free classes and Late Night Shopping on Thursday, April 9.
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Light It Up: An East Toronto Lantern Celebration

Celebrate the Spring Equinox and fill the sky with lanterns at Light It Up: An East Toronto Lantern Celebration, presented by East End Arts, Shadowland Theatre and Workman Arts. There are free weekly lantern-making workshops at St. Matthew’s Clubhouse February 24 – March 14 (free registration required), or you can
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Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® Art

Fever presents Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® Art, a touring exhibition arriving at last in Toronto, featuring a critically acclaimed collection of artworks by artist Nathan Sawaya that are made from millions of LEGO® bricks. See more than 130 works of art, such as a T-Rex nearly 20
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Monet: The Immersive Experience

Fever invites art fans to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet at Monet: The Immersive Experience, a 360º digital art exhibition where you can re-discover the genius of one of the greatest painters in history. Immerse yourself in Monet’s life, career and artistic masterpieces through digital
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Michaels Canada: Sunday Kids Club & MakeBreak Events

Get crafty at your local Michaels Canada location for their fun and creative Sunday Kids Club & MakeBreak Events, where your family can enjoy some drop-in crafty fun as you shop! While the Kids Club events are FREE, the MakeBreak crafting events require participants to purchase the base materials (or
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Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): March Break Events

Families can get creative at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) over March Break, with kid-focused programming, interactive art activations and ongoing maker stations. Pick up a free kid-friendly AGO PLAY activity booklet, which details lots of artistic adventures as you explore the galleries, and check out performances by kid
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RONA Canada: Kiddos Workshops

Head to your nearest RONA store and join their one of their monthly Kiddos Workshops, featuring building projects intended for kids aged 5-12. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun activity as a family, spark the creativity of your little ones, and get advice from the on-site experts. Upcoming
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Home Depot: Free Kids Workshops

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops are a fun way to spend a Saturday morning at your local hardware store! Kids between the ages of 4-12 years can hammer and glue to create an exciting new woodworking craft project (with parental supervision). Note: Pre-registration is now required, which usually starts on
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