Fun-filled family events: Dec.12 to Dec. 18
December 11, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
Families will discover lots of ways to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and Winter this week.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
Storybook Magic at Casa Loma offers shows by award winning magician Lawrence LaRouche and Majinx, storytelling, an Enchanted Hallway and Jolly Saint Nick.
COST: Regular admission rates apply.
LOCATION: 1 Austin Terrace, 9:30 am to 5 pm (showtimes available online). Runs till Jan. 3.
CONTACT: 416-923-1171, www.casaloma.org
Judy & David's Chanukah Live 2009: 'Jews Clues!' will feature 20 performers live on stage including Judy & David, CharActors Travelling Troupe and Bagel the Dog in a whole new role.
COST: $14 and up
LOCATION: City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Drive, THornhill, 10:30 am, 1 pm & 3:30 pm. Runs till Dec. 13.
CONTACT: 905-882-7469, www.judyanddavid.com,
Children can decorate their own pre-made, homemade gingerbread house to take home and meet St. Nicholas at Battlefield House Museum & Park. Appropriate for ages 2 to 12.
COST: $25 per person; pre-registration required.
LOCATION: 77 King Street West, Stoney Creek, 10 am
CONTACT: 905-662-8458, www.hamilton.ca/museums
SUNDAY, DEC. 13
Celebrate French books and enjoy entertainment and readings at the Salon du Livre de Toronto.
COST: Adults - Thurs to Sat $6 & Sunday $5, Children 12 and under: Free
LOCATION: Elizabeth Hall, Exhibition Place, 180 Princes Boulevard, 10 am to 5 pm. Runs Dec. 10 to 13.
CONTACT: www.salondulivredetoronto.org/english
Alexander Winfield, puppeteer, fresh from busking on Queen Street, will be performing the all ages puppet show 'The Misadventures of Grumpo the Clown'.
COST: $5 per adult or child
LOCATION: Open Door Designs, 1597 Dupont Street, 10 am & 1 pm
CONTACT: 416-531-1290, www.opendoordesigns.ca
Cow Over Moon brings a ridiculous twist to the old fable of Jack Frost… and his nose nipper!
COST: Kids/Seniors - $10, Adults - $15
LOCATION: Bermanthorpe Library Theatre, 1350 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E., 2 pm. Runs till Dec. 20.
CONACT: www.cowovermoon.ca
MONDAY, DEC. 14
Kin-R-Gee Family Centre's Hanukkah Party will include a Doo Doo the Clown Show, music, dreidel contest, face painting, cookie decorating and more.
COST: Kids - $12, Toddlers - $10, Infants - $5
LOCATION: 9141 Keele St., Bldg. C, Unit 1, Concord, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
CONTACT: 905-303-7529, www.kinrgee.com
TUESDAY, DEC. 15
Robin Hood, the EnvironMENTAL Musical is a show that targets the funny bone of audience members young and old.
COST: $59/$69/$79 Adults, $55 Children under 12 years of age, $220 Family 4-Pack
LOCATION: Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, 7 pm. Runs till Jan. 3.
CONTACT: 416-872-5555, www.rosspetty.com, www.ticketmaster.ca
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16
James Kudelka's breathtaking version of the perennial classic The Nutcracker is one of Toronto's favourite holiday traditions.
COST: $33 to $102; Holiday 4-Packs are available
LOCATION: Four Seasons Theatre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, 7 pm. Runs till Jan. 3.
CONTACT: www.national.ballet.ca
THURSDAY, DEC. 17
Drawing on the humour from Charles Dickens' Victorian classic, A Christmas Carol, renowned composer/lyricist Leslie Bricusse has recast the tale of Scrooge and the Crotchets into a spooky yet fanciful musical.
COST: $30 to $50
LOCATION: Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, 7 pm. Runs till Dec. 20.
CONTACT: 905-874-2800, www.rosetheatre.ca
FRIDAY, DEC. 18
Mrs. Claus's Tea Party is a family event featuring singing, a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' read by Mrs. Claus, gingerbread cookie decorating and more.
COST: Kids - $25, Adults - $20
LOCATION: Simply Delightful, 20 Thomas Street, Mississauga, 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Runs till Dec. 22.
CONTACT: 905-821-7073, www.simplydelightful.ca
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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