Cheapies & Freebies
Raising a family is an expensive proposition these days, and everyone’s piggybank could use a little break, right? So we’ve compiled this list of Cheapies & Freebies to help lessen the load!
Canadian Opera Company (COC): Free Concert Series
Canadian Opera Company (COC) presents their Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Most performances take place on weekdays at noon, hosting artists from around the world who share their talent in the breathtaking glass-enclosed performance space. Note: Due to
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Guide to FREE (and Cheap) Make & Take Store Events in Toronto and the GTA
Some family-favourite Canadian retailers are now offering in-store events for their youngest clients, so families can take a break from their shopping and create a craft, building project or seasonal toy. It’s fun, educational and creative, your child gets something cute to bring home, and most importantly, it’s usually FREE!
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Toronto History Museums: Free Admission
Toronto History Museums are now open with FREE general admission! The goal is to provide everyone with the opportunity to fully participate in cultural heritage and spaces. In turn, we should definitely celebrate the contributions of museums to our communities. Read on to how find about the 10 properties open
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Guide to PRESTO Card Discounts and Deals in Toronto and the GTA
Many public transportation users have PRESTO cards for everyday travel around the GTA, including TTC and Go Train, but did you know that you can get lots of discounts around town, too? Throughout the year, PRESTO customers can do more with their cards by getting deals on attractions and events,
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Guide to the Best Public Indoor Pools in Toronto
Torontonians can make a splash, have fun and get some exercise at the city’s indoor public pools, any time of year! Many pools have drop-in swimming sessions, activities such as warm tot pools, diving boards and water slides, plus inexpensive lessons and party room rentals (making it an easy and
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Guide to the Best Bike and Skateboard Parks in Toronto
It looks like the snow has finally done for the season, so it’s time to take our kids’ bikes and skateboards out of storage! If your child or teen is ready to move beyond the sidewalk, the many bike and skateboard parks in Toronto can offer them a unique challenge.
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Guide to 140+ Birthday Freebies in Toronto and the GTA!
Happy Birthday!… It’s your special day!!! Especially in today’s economy, everyone could use a little treat now and then, am I right? So why not make it special extra by having that treat on your birthday?! For kids, it makes their big day feel exciting, and for parents… well, hopefully
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Sign Your Kids Up for the FREE LEGO Life Magazine
Have a LEGO-obsessed kid at home? Children ages 5–9 can receive a FREE LEGO Life Magazine in the mail five times a year. Each issue features LEGO comics, creative activities, posters, building instructions, and incredible fan-built creations that inspire imagination and play. FREE LEGO Life Magazine: Sign up online at:
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Where to Find Kids Eat FREE (or Cheap) Deals in Toronto and the GTA
Would you like a night off from cooking tonight? Of course! Needless to say, the cost of food has gone way up lately, so finding restaurants that kids like and that offer FREE or cheap meals is a minor delicious miracle! It’s both tiring and expensive to feed hungry kids
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A Taste of Farm Life at Riverdale Farm
Riverdale Farm makes your feel like you’re actually in the country, instead of in the heart of Toronto. Get a taste of farm life on their beautiful 7.5-acre property, boasting impressive gardens and adorable animals like horses, cows, goats and chickens. Stop to smell the flowers along the way, literally,
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