Events at Harbourfront are made for kids
Come get cozy at Harbourfront Centre this October with a variety of events and programs geared toward the youngest members of our unique artistic community.
Endless Summer is the soundtrack for September
The title of the Beach Boys album “Endless Summer” has been resonating with me in these waning days of summer. The season isn’t endless but it doesn’t end when school starts.
Get active: Scrum your way to family fun and fitness with rugby
Every summer, families across Canada feel the urge to get outside and be active. Health experts tell us this is a good thing - an active family is a happy, healthy family.
So much fun at Safari Niagara
Part of the joy of having a child is re-living experiences from your childhood, or in some cases, taking part in new experiences together. Just before the August long weekend, I got to experience the joy of Safari Niagara with
You really like me
My job is to help campers see each other as people first, so that they can begin to develop friendships with each other despite the social differences that are so important to them and that initially seem to keep them
Not cool
I didn't need to be cool. I didn't need to fit in. I was perfectly happy being an anomaly and a misfit.
The great outdoors
My life gets immeasurably simpler the moment the weather gets good enough that I can say to my kids after school, “Go ride your bikes” or “Go play soccer at the park.
Old fashion summer fun
It may be hard to turn technology off, but a good old fashion summer will make memories that will last a lifetime.
A whale of a time at the Ontario Science Centre
My family had a whale of a time at the Ontario Science Centre.
Summer road trip tips
A summer isn't complete without a road trip, but to prevent boredom and the never ending "Are we there yet?" questions, a few essentials are a must. Here are a few tips to make the road trip go smoothly.
O Canada
Your kids are growing up in one of the most diverse countries in the world, and this Canada Day, Harbourfront will celebrate with them.
Bonding at the movies
If too much of your life seems to be hooked on a smartphone, here's another reason to turn your leisure time attention to a bigger screen.
A day of discovery at LEGOLAND
On a recent excursion to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Toronto, the kids and I enjoyed an afternoon exploring, building and playing.
Put some fun into music practice with these tips
The teachers and parents at Third Street Music School have shared their top tips for making practicing music more fun and enjoyable at home.
Getting crafty with homemade Valentine’s
What better way to show someone you care than with a homemade Valentine’s Day card?
Make a Lego heart
Kids love Lego and they can also “heart” Lego with these plans for a heart shape made of Lego. Check out the instructions from Lego master model builder Noel Straatsma.
PEANUTS – the Movie
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace
