Gone paintballin’
My eldest son turned 12 this past week, and he decided that he wanted to go paintballing.
Living creatively
My mom was down visiting from Manitoulin Island this past week, so we decided to put her considerable creativity to work in planning my youngest son’s sixth birthday party.
Go deep into the ocean with the ROM’s Blue Whale Exhibit
Have you ever wondered what noise a whale makes? Wanted to see whale poo? Or wondered how big a whale heart is? Visit the Royal Ontario Museum's Big Blie March Break to learn all about blue whales and marine biodiversity
Build the future with Lego City of Tomorrow
Lego is inviting kids across Canada to build the future.
March Break in which you and your kids play Poohsticks
If you have school-age kids, you have March Break. It’s just one week but with the kids out of school, plans must be hatched.
March Break Fun for the Family
An overview of family friendly events to keep the family having fun throughout the March Break.
The science of biomechanics comes to life at the Ontario Science Centre
New Science Centre exhibition reveals how humans draw inspiration from nature’s ingenuity
Scenes from a Tree now playing at Young People’s Theatre
Specially designed for tiny tots, this show is a must-see
PAMA is actually fun for everyone
PAMA (Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives) is fun and educational.
Ready, set, Kids’ Run Club is a go
For many kids, getting the blood pumping is more likely to result from playing an intense video game than shooting hoops or riding a bike. Certainly, today’s youth are not the most active generation ever.
Not your Mama’s salt dough ornaments
Remember the salt dough ornaments you made in preschool? Well, the projects one can create with salt dough have come a long way, baby.
Community Halloween
I don’t know how many neighbourhoods have an outdoor street party each year with live music and dancing and family costumes.
Taking friends to the island
We took the Friday and Monday off this past weekend to take a trip to Manitoulin Island.
Be inspired at Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre is the perfect place to inspire your kids with dance, film, literature and more.
Time to make up with a musical playmate
Pianos aren’t nearly as popular today as they were in previous generations or even when I was a child taking lessons back in the ‘60s.
All aboard at the Halton County Radial Railway
There is so much to do and learn at the Halton County Radial Railway.
Toronto’s Little Free Library
North York’s Empress Walk is home to the city’s newest Little Free Library. Located inside the studios of Toronto Dance Salsa (TDS), the two-storey structure holds books of all sizes, all of which were donated by the school’s students.
Butterflies take flight at Niagara Parks attraction
Niagara Parks' Butterfly Conservatory offers relaxing attraction.