Fun-filled family events: Oct. 31 to Nov. 6.
October 30, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
There is plenty of Halloween fun this weekend and lots of opportunity to keep it going all week long.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
Visitors are invited to don their costumes and enjoy fun, Halloween-themed activities at the ROM.
COST: Included in regular admission.
LOCATION: 100 Queen's Park, 11 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 416-586-8000, www.rom.on.ca
Boo at the Zoo features a hay maze, live entertainment at the Halloween Harvest stage, a couldren of Boo Brew, a Critters and Costumes parade and more.
COST: Included in admission; children (12 and under) in costume accompanied by an adult get in free (max 2 children per adult).
LOCATION: 361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough, 10 am to 4 pm.
CONTACT: 416-392-5939, www.torontozoo.com
The Babytime Show offers the chance to try and buy the latest and greatest for babies and toddlers, talk to experts, attend a Halloween Party presented by Disney and Beech Nut and more.
COST: Adults - $15, Grandparents - $10, Children 14 and under are free; find a $2 admission coupon at www.kidsaroundcanada.com/coupons
LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, 10 am to 6 pm. Runs till Nov. 1
CONTACT: www.babytimeshows.ca
SUNDAY, NOV. 1
Circus! Circus! Family Weekend at the AGO features Aerial acrobat performances in Walker Court, hands-on circus fun in Off the Wall!, storytelling, and more.
COST: Included with Gallery admission.
LOCATION: 317 Dundas Street West, 1 pm to 3 pm. Runs Oct. 31 & Nov. 1
CONTACT: 416-979-6648, www.ago.net/circus
Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun including crafts, cookie decorating and more at the Bata Shoe Museum.
COST: $6 for children; $12 for adults, $10 for seniors; free for Bata Shoe Museum family members; pre-register to ensure a space
LOCATION: 327 Bloor Street West, 12 pm to 4 pm. Runs Oct. 31 & Nov. 1.
CONTACT: 416-979-7799 x242, www.batashoemuseum.ca
Lovable children's performers, Soli & Rob, lead the audience in Halloween Howl, an interactive Halloween concert.
COST: Tickets - $14
LOCATION: Solar Stage Theatre, 4950 Yonge Street, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Runs Oct. 31 & Nov. 1.
CONTACT: 416-368-8031, www.solarstage.on.ca
MONDAY, NOV. 2
Enter a world of imagination and wonder in an interactive storytelling program at the Ontario Science Centre.
COST: Included in regular admission
LOCATION: KidSpark, Level 4, 770 Don Mills Road, 3 pm
CONTACT: www.ontariosciencecentre.com
TUESDAY, NOV. 3
Your child can catch the holiday spirit early as s/he makes a handmade holiday gift or ornament at The Clay Room.
COST: Pieces starting at $10 + Studio Fee
LOCATION: 279 Danforth Avenue, Open daily Tuesday to Sunday
CONTACT: 416-466-8474, www.theclayroom.ca
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4
Attend a celebration of the birthday of Thomas C. Keefer, builder of the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks and a founder of Canada’s engineering profession.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Ave., 12 pm to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-546-4797, www.hamilton.ca/museums
THURSDAY, NOV. 5
North York Central Library is hosting a Volunteer Fair to connect Toronto high school students with agencies that work with seniors, children, wildlife, and health issues among others.
COST: Free
LOCATION: 5120 Yonge Street, 3:30 pm to 6 pm
CONTACT: 416-395-5674, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
FRIDAY, NOV. 6
The Children's Trunk Show is an exclusive shopping event featuring high-quality fashion, jewellery and art made by moms and geared exclusively towards kids and families.
COST: $7 admission (a portion will be donated to SickKids Foundation)
LOCATION: 55 Mill Street, Fermenting Cellar, Buildings 6 & 7, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Runs till Nov. 7.
CONTACT: www.childrenstrunkshow.com
Dive into action with Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin as they sing, dance and plunge into a fun-filled adventure on stage in The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure.
COST: Orchestra: $45 /Dress Circle: $35 & up /Balcony: $30 & up
LOCATION: Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Drive, 4 pm & 7 pm
CONTACT: 905-306-6000, www.livingartscentre.ca, www.thebackyardigansontour.com
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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