Roses are red, violets are blue, this week in Toronto, there’s lots to see and do! Valentine’s Day is almost here, so open your hearts and embrace what the city has to offer this week. From bringing valentines to the zoo animals to seeing the Harlem Globetrotters, there’s something for everyone with kids this week in Toronto. Valentines, Cupcakes and Teddy Bears at Casa Loma Gather up some of your favourite bears and get ready for some great stories. After a reading of Little Red Riding Hood, all children receive 12 freshly-baked cupcakes, pink icing
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Looking for an artistic activity to do with the kids? Unleash your creativity and take part in some art for children at The Clay Room on the Danforth. What Is It? The Clay Room is a unique ceramic store and art studio where you can drop in, purchase a ceramic piece and decorate it yourself, using paints provided by the store. In operation since 1995, The Clay Room has long been a family-friendly Danforth favourite, and is perfect for amateur artists, like myself, who want a quick art fix without the commitment of attending structured classes
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“Mom, I’m bored.” Now that’s the last thing you want to hear over March Break. If you’re looking to stimulate your child’s creativity, check out these five camps in Toronto's North end
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Visit Acquolina Ristorante on St. Clair West for a delicious date night that you need and deserve. Fresh ingredients from local sources, fantastic food and lovely staff will make this a perfect way to get your groove back
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Whether you’re looking to crack open a book or dig into something delicious, the city has some great events happening this week. From Family Literacy Day to Winterlicious to snowshoeing through the winter landscape, there’s always something to see and do inToronto. Plan out your calendar and have a great time! Family Literacy Day Celebrate the joy of a good book and foster a lifelong love of reading with a day of fun events. No matter where you are in the city, there is a branch of the Toronto Public Library with activities going on
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Are the winter blahs bringing you down? Take a tired mom; add a cozy chair; a dash of feisty girl talk; an abundance of sassy nail colours; throw in a variety of spa treatments and voilà: a recipe for winter rejuvenation. And no one in the East End cooks up winter spa fun better than Tips Nail Bar & Spa. I recently visited Tips for a little pick-me-up in the form of a pedicure and was not disappointed. Manicures and More Walking into Tips feels more like walking into a friend’s apartment than a typical spa
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The Children's Storefront lost everything in a tragic fire, but this beloved community drop-in centre is re-built. They are now open and even better than before. This drop-in centre has: art, puzzles, toys, books, a community kitchen and incredible spirit
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With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, everyone is looking for something to do. If you have your kids in tow, don’t worry. Here’s what to do in Toronto with kids on New Year’s Eve to ring in the new year right! CityTV’s New Year’s Bash 2012 Brave whatever cold there may be and join thousands of revelers at Nathan Phillips Square along with hosts Kevin Frankish, Dina Pugliese, Tracy Moore and Gord Martineau from CityTV. Performers include Howie D, Anjulie and Neverest. Fireworks and, of course, Auld Lang Syne will round out the night! Where it’s
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December before Christmas is a great time to travel with family and kids. Cities abound with Christmas lights, festive decorations and fun family events. More importantly, people get in the Christmas spirit and somehow they are more likely to accomodate fussy kids. We decided to make San Francisco the travel destination two weeks before Christmas. My husband, I and my toddler girl. Renting An Apartment Was A Great Choice To make our life easier we opted for renting an apartment in a central location. Our toddler girl had plenty of space to run around and
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As the weather turns colder, indoor locations for kid-friendly fun become more and more essential. The Ontario Science Centre has a great indoor play place called KidSpark. I recently attended an amazing playdate there. Not having been to The Science Centre since my own grade six field trip, I was pleasantly surprised at the level of thought and quality that went into the creation of KidSpark. Covering 740 square metres on the fourth level of The Science Centre, it is an exciting, hands-on and innovative area for kids 8 and under to spend some indoor time this
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