January

Indigo & Chapters: Weekend Events

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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Toronto Reptile and Plant Expo

Toronto Reptile and Plant Expo is the perfect opportunity to view some of the greatest species of reptilian specialty pets from across Canada and shop for rare and common houseplants — plus, kids 6 and under are free! Find supplies you need to keep your reptiles and plants happy and
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Lunar New Year Events
Guide to the Best Lunar New Year Events in Toronto and the GTA

It’s time to welcome in the Year of the Horse! Lunar New Year is an annual festival of prosperity and renewal, celebrated by both East and South Asian communities around the world and, of course, throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Activities and events include concerts, lion and dragon dances, colourful
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Anime Fiesta: Spring Fest

Anime Fiesta brings its Spring Fest to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto in Scarborough, and children aged five and under are free to enter! This all-ages pop-culture fan convention celebrates the vibrant world of anime, manga, and Asian culture, with a wide variety of engaging events and exciting
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Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Family Fun Program

Families can learn about the inner workings of Ontario’s Parliament at Legislative Assembly of Ontario Family Fun Program in a free two-hour interactive program for kids aged 6-12 (plus adult accompaniment), including a tour, scavenger hunt, dress-up activity and mock debate. It is offered during Winter Break, March Break, Fridays
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Toronto Maple Leafs: Outdoor Practice Weekend – CANCELLED

See your favourite hockey players up close and personal at the Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice Weekend, held this year at Westway Outdoor Rink in Etobicoke, which is free to attend and includes giveaways, warm beverages, alumni autographs, and music & entertainment over three days. Check out the Toronto Sceptres
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Winterista Festival

The Winterista Festival is a new festival of ice, light and community that transforms Leaside’s Motorista Studio into a magical world of beauty and creativity. Families can enjoy free activities, such as an ice slide, wintery bouncy castle, ice throne photo zone and carving displays, cozy winter lounges, daytime music
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Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG): Bloomland in Oz

Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) invites families to follow the road that leads to “Bloomland in Oz,” where imagination blossoms into a spectacular floral adventure that is inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Brighten your winter months and discover the captivating botanical displays and delightful artistic designs, created by 25,000
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Port Union Winterfest

The Port Union Winterfest returns to the Port Union community with their annual family-friendly event in Scarborough, which offers free admission and fun for all ages. Highlights include live entertainment, food, games for kids, a vendor fair and clothing swap, and even Caricature Artists! Port Union Winterfest Date: January 31,
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Toronto Home + Backyard Show (Formerly Home + Reno Show)

The Toronto Home + Backyard Show (Formerly the Home + Reno Show) returns to the International Centre in Mississauga, showcasing the best and brightest in home renovation trends for families to have fun indoors and out. With more than 200 vendors and retailers, the highlight for families is the Children’s
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