Activities

By: Andrew Hind When snow blankets the ground, Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton is transformed into a winter wonderland. The landscape is draped in fluffy white mounds, and a soothing tranquility settles deeply. With over 19km of trails weaving through

By Andrew Hind The night is dark, and the moon, poking through clouds above, casts an eerie pale glow on the sleeping town. A chilled wind moan causes you to hunch down inside your jacket, and your eyes dart about anxiously.

We are thrilled to introduce Virtually JUNIOR, the online edition of Toronto’s international children’s festival, which stimulates big thoughts for growing minds. Get ready to join us for exciting new ways to enjoy some of JUNIOR’s talented artists – virtually. We’ll

To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Raffi has released a retrospective video compilation of “Earth Songs” he has written and recorded during the 40 years since the release of his classic song and album, Baby Beluga. The 14 minute

The ultimate list of things to do, explore and make By Jennifer Cox It can be hard to constantly think of ways to keep your kids entertained at a time when staying at home has become the norm – for now. Check

During this uncertain time in history, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) wants to help you stay connected to your community through arts and culture.

Planning a party or activities for your kids can be a tricky task, especially during the winter months. While the kids are cooped up inside occupy them with an easy and enjoyable winter craft project - try some of these

By Meri Cherry As a working mom, I wanted some way to connect with my girls in the limited time we had together. With Process Art, I found my answer. In simple terms, Process Art is art that’s all about the

By Luke Hill Everyone needs to be creative. I’m not saying that everyone has the capacity to make great art or write great poetry or play great music. Some people definitely have more aptitude for these things than others, and there’s

By Christine Davis Top Chef Canada host and co-founder and executive chef of DEX restaurant in New York City, Eden Grinshpan, is a native Torontonian who’s come home to shoot three separate seasons of what she describes as the most “prestigious

By Christine Davis For 60 years, Barbie has been breaking barriers, taking on more than 200 different careers since her inception in 1959. The latest addition to that vast collection is Canadian figure skating sweetheart Tessa Virtue. “It’s crazy!” Virtue says of seeing

By Sarah Wilson Imagine a story that begins with the words ‘Once upon a time’ and then goes places you never expected. Or a classic hero’s journey that’s unlike any you’ve ever seen before. Or imagine a musical in which a trio

There are so many ways to enjoy Family Day on Monday, Feb. 18. If watching a family-friendly movie is on the agenda, here’s a list of some of the best movies both old and new. • Hugo – This 2011

The following is an excerpt from Suzanne McNeill’s book “Totally Awesome Tie-Dye: Fun-To-Make Fabric Dyeing Projects For All Ages”. Follow her techniques to create your own. Introduction: Tie-Dye is an adventure At its heart, tie-dye is a simple craft: it’s about adding

“Got my first real four string Cutest Fender uke I’d seen Played until my fingers bled Was the summer of 2018.” With apologies to Bryan Adams, I couldn’t resist comparing my foray into the ukulele to the singer’s commitment to the guitar. I had

By Dr. Dina Kulik Summertime is playtime for kids. We want kids to take a break from the typical disciplined schedule and get away from television and computer screens, so they can enjoy the short window of outdoor time in the

By Tiffany Doerr Guerzon      Keep kids engaged and learning this summer with these dinosaur crafts and activities. Make your own fossils from clay, create an erupting volcano, excavate dinos like a real paleontologist and even hatch a dino egg