Anime North is a yearly anime convention celebrating anime, manga, music, gaming and all other forms of Japanese culture. Special events include screenings, performances and shows, panels and workshops, cosplay and creative contests, marketplace, and more; plus, kids 6-13 get half-price admission, and those aged 5 and under are free
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Participating Indigo & Chapters stores invite families to join them for in-store weekend events, including storytimes, and hands-on crafts and activities. To guarantee a spot, you can make an online reservation for $5.00 +fees and receive one $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation. Weekend Events Saturday, May
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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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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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Makers Theme Park is an artistic community event based on hands-on creativity and real-life skill-building, bringing different workshops together for all ages to enjoy, including crafts, builds, cooking classes, art, design, technology, DIY, and more. With food and drinks supplied by Street Eats Market, there is a Pop-Up Experience on
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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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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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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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Just because Summer has passed, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy fresh food from a farmers market! There may be less fresh produce, but there is always something interesting and delicious on offer. Look out for baked goods, maple syrup, chocolate, dairy products, meats, beer and wine, prepared foods,
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Books rock! Our family has lost track of time hanging out in our city’s many amazing stores, more times than I count. While there are always national and international chains, as well as numerous online sellers, there’s something more personal and thoughtful about shopping from our local bookstores. In addition,
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