Geocaching – a sport that is ”caching” on
The 10- year- old looks at the small gully, glances down at her hand- held Global Positioning System (GPS) then, with her head up, jumps over the ditch and runs up the hill. According to her coordinates, she is “arriving
Fringe Festival caters to kids
The Fringe Kidsvenue (Palmerston Library) — If your family is crazy busy (if? of course it is), the Fringe is forgiving. At any given time during the festival you can whip out when you’ve got an hour and soak up
Next Star for Canadian kids
(YTV) — Reality TV is taking over the tube, and seeping into the kid market now. This latest addition is one your youngsters might want to catch. This Canadian production is going to find a promising singer under 15 from
Play it safe outdoors this summer
On a typical summer day, parents may find themselves participating in more activities with their kids. As the heat draws us outdoors to take trips, explore nature and try to cool off.
And, as children head outdoors, many parents sens
Charity creates Little Geeks
Wondering what to do with the computer that’s been shuffled off to some corner of your house to make room for a newer model? Donate that used computer and related items to Little Geeks Foundation, a not-for-profit that collects, refurbis
Museum Summer Camps, An exciting alternative
You may be surprised to learn that in addition to the over one hundred programs for all ages that are available at the City of Toronto’s Historic Museums, many of them also offer Summer Day Camps for kids.
Fort York – The Birthplace of Toronto
Real lives, real stories—the heart of Toronto’s Historic Sites
IMAX film dives into Great Lakes
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (Ontario Science Centre OMNIMAX® Theatre) – The immense size of the dome-shaped IMAX movie screen provides a fitting format for a film about the vast inland seas that 40
Back by popular demand at High Park stage
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (CanStage) — The producers of the Dream in High Park are not afraid to repeat their hits. So this year, it’s a restaging of last summer’s vivacious hip-hop rendition of the Bard??
Ballet featured at Bata Museum
On Pointe: The Rise of the Ballet Shoe (Bata Shoe Museum) — If you’ve got a little dancer in the family, June is a dream month for you at our city’s museum all about shoes. Firstly, there’s the exhibit tha
All ages find festival fun
There's a satisfied feeling you get when you find an activity the whole family can enjoy. How often do you find a movie that truly delights both young and old? How wearying is it to have to drag your older
Arts festival at Harbourfront
Luminato — This event swept the city off its artistic feet last summer, and it’s back to douse the town in new, creative adventures. There’s a dizzying amount going on (including a version of A Midsummer Nig
Communication breakdown
Question: My 14-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son have stopped talking to me. I found such a drastic difference when they became “teenagers”. Are there some tips or suggestions for me to get
New views at CN Tower
The CN Tower is still officially the tallest freestanding building in the world (not for long, Dubai’s got a tower under construction that’s got it beat), and although it’s been around since 1976, there’s always something new. Now,
Anne at Spadina House
Anne of Green Gables: A Literary Icon at 100 (Spadina Museum) — There are some people who just can’t get enough of that fiery red-headed orphan Anne Shirley. I’m pretty much one of them. I’ve visited most
Happy Marathon Day Mom
Moms and their families all over will be celebrating Mother’s Day this month with all the traditional parties, flowers, gifts, relaxation and food. However, this May 11 some moms will be celebrating their day in a different way; wi
Donate in Mom’s name
A gift to your mom could touch the lives of mothers in need around the world through the UNICEF Gifts of Magic program. Tribute gifts that address a specific need can be made in the name of your mom. Selections include the Gift
Choosing the Perfect Photographer
In the ever changing world of photography, everybody and their uncle claims to be a photographer. When it comes time to choose a professional photographer to photographer your children, it is important to make informed decision in order no
A ticket out of town for needy kids
A week-long escape from spending summer in the city is the stuff of dreams come true for hundreds of Toronto’s poorest people.
