Fun-filled family events: Nov. 21 to Nov. 27
November 20, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
There are lots of ways for families to celebrate the season in the GTA this week.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21
Harbourfront Centre’s Swedish Christmas Festival will offer live entertainment, folk dancing, workshops, a craft sale and more.
COST: Free
LOCATION: 235 Queen's Quay West, 12 pm to 5 pm. Runs till Nov. 22
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com/
Shop for your holiday decorating, entertaining and gift ideas at the Annual Seasons Christmas Show.
COST: Adults: $12.00, Youths 13-17: $10.00, Seniors: $10.00 & Children 12 and under: Free
LOCATION: International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, 10 am to 6 pm. Runs till Nov. 22.
CONTACT: www.seasonsshow.com
Attend Oakville's Santa Claus Parade, where the theme will be A Rock 'n' Roll Christmas.
COST: Free; unwrapped toys, spare change, food and letters for Santa addressed to SANTA CLAUS, North Pole, HOH OHO will be collected
LOCATION: Downtown Oakville, Lakeshore Rd E & Kerr Street, 9 am
CONTACT: 905-815-5981, www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca
SUNDAY, NOV. 22
The Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People's annual Hullabaloo fundraising celebration for all ages will feature a special performance of the World Premiere musical The Princess and the Handmaiden, exciting family activities, a live auction and more.
COST: Family 4-Pack $400, Adults $100, Children $50
LOCATION: 165 Front Street East, 1 pm to 4:30 pm
CONTACT: 416-363-5131 x238, www.lkyp.ca
Attend an interactive Music & Truffles classical music concert for kids, appropriate for ages 5 to 15.
COST: Tickets - $10 (includes a chocolate truffle at the end)
LOCATION: Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park Crescent, 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
CONTACT: 416-587-9411, www.mooredaleconcerts.com
Bounce, laugh, play, run and scream in 40,000 square feet of some of North America's largest indoor inflatables, and over 40,000 square feet of warplane exhibits at Hamilton's KidsFest.
COST: All day ride bracelet are $17, Adult admission is $10
LOCATION: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Road, Hamilton, 10:00 am to 05:00 pm. Runs Nov. 21 & 22.
CONTACT: 905-779-0422, www.kids-fest.ca
MONDAY, NOV. 23
Take a magical stroll through the Downtown Yonge District this season to enjoy window displays, one of Toronto’s oldest holiday traditions.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Downtwon Yonge District. The Window Wonderland competition amongst Ryerson students will continue till Nov. 25.
CONTACT: www.wintermagic.ca
TUESDAY, NOV. 24
Adults and children ages 14 years and older will enjoy a workshop at Dundurn National Historic Site to create a colourful array of Chistmas Crackers and chocolates to place inside.
COST: $45 per person; pre-registration required
LOCATION: 610 York Blvd., Hamilton, 7 pm to 9 pm
CONTACT: 905-546-2872, www.hamilton.ca/museums
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25
Search for the Great Horned, Long Eared, Saw Whet and Screech Owls at Humber Arboretum's Owl Prowl.
COST: $6.83 per adult per evening, $25.20 per family (2 adults and 2 children); pre-registration required
LOCATION: 205 Humber College Blvd., 7 pm
CONTACT: 416-675-5009, www.humberarboretum.on.ca
THURSDAY, NOV. 26
Star Wars™: In Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from the epic Star Wars scores.
COST: $83.00, $63.00 and $43.00
LOCATION: Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street, 7:30 pm
CONTACT: 416-870-8000, www.theaircanadacentre.com/news.asp?story_id=421, www.ticketmaster.ca
FRIDAY, NOV. 27
ROBIN HOOD, The EnvironMENTAL Family Musical, Ross Petty's 14th annual fun-fest, steals its way into the Elgin Theatre.
COST: Adults $59 to $79.00, Children (12 and under) $55.00, Family 4 - Pack $220.00
LOCATION: 189 Yonge Street, 7 pm. Runs till Jan. 3.
CONTACT: www.rosspetty.com
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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