Family fun for Easter weekend
April 1, 2010
Between the glorious weather and these great family outings around the GTA, it’s bound to be a memorable holiday weekend.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
FRIDAY, APR. 2
Bring your little bunnies to Simply Delightful’s Easter Eggstravaganza and enjoy face painting, storytelling, an Egg Hunt, craft and games, and an Easter tea. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
COST: Children $25.00 each, Adults $20.00 each
LOCATION: 20 Thomas Street, Mississauga, 11 am to 12:30 pm. Runs till Apr. 3.
CONTACT: 905-821-7073, www.simplydelightful.ca
SATURDAY, APR. 3
The Golden Goose is a musical adaptation of the Brothers Grimm story, following the path of the young lad who helps a stranger when no one else will and acquires the golden goose. Appropriate for ages 3 to 10.
COST: Tickets - $14
LOCATION: Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 4950 Yonge Street, 11 am & 2 pm. Runs till Apr. 25.
CONTACT: 416-368-8031, www.solarstage.on.ca
Alpha’s Discovery Club is holding its third annual Easter Egg Hunt with the popular Dora, along with egg decorating and crafts.
COST: $10/child, $5/adult; reserve your tickets as space is limited
LOCATION: 170 Ambassador Drive, Unit 10, Mississauga, 10 am to 12 pm
CONTACT: 905-564-2511, www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com
Simply Delightful’s Easter Eggstravaganza includes face painting, storytelling, an Egg Hunt, craft and games, and an Easter tea. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
COST: Children $25.00 each, Adults $20.00 each; pre-registration is required
LOCATION: 20 Thomas Street, Mississauga, 11 am to 12:30 pm.
CONTACT: 905-821-7073, www.simplydelightful.ca
An Easter Egg Hunt at Downey’s Farm Market will feature wagon rides, farm animals, Easter bunny meet-and-greet, magic & puppet shows and face painting.
COST: $10
LOCATION: 13682 Heart Lake Road, Brampton, 11 am to 5 pm. Runs till Apr. 4.
CONTACT: 905-838-2990, www.downeysfarm.com
SUNDAY, APR. 4
The Harlem Globetrotters will be the Grand Marshalls at the Toronto Beaches Lions 44th Annual Easter Parade, featuring floats, clowns and marching bands.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Queen Street, starting from Munroe Park to Woodbine, 2 pm
CONTACT: www.beacheslions.com
Children visiting Colborne Lodge can learn about 19th-century Easter traditions, tour the museum, spot hidden eggs and dye their own eggs using natural dyes.
COST: Regular admission applies.
LOCATION: Colborne Lodge Drive, South End of High Park, 11 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 416-392-6916, www.toronto.ca/museums
Bring your little bunny to Casa Loma for a traditional Easter egg hunt.
COST: Children: $14.50 + GST, Adults: $19.00 + GST, Teddy Bears: Free; pre-registration is required
LOCATION: 1 Austin Terrace, 11 am & 1 pm. Runs till Apr. 5.
CONTACT: 416-923-1171 ext 205 or ext 215, www.casaloma.org
The All About Pets Show features Canada’s largest pet showcase at the International Centre.
COST: Adults: $12, Seniors (60+): $8, Youths (6-15): $8, Children under 5: FREE, Family pass (2 adults/2 youth): $35
LOCATION: 6900 Airport Road, 10 am to 5 pm
CONTACT: 905-677-6131, www.allaboutpetsshow.com
MONDAY, APR. 5
The Toronto Zoo’s Easter “Egg” Stravaganza invites children 12 and under to grab a passport at the admission gate and let it lead them to the animal exhibits that contain Easter eggs.
COST: Regular admission applies.
LOCATION: 361A Old Finch Avenue.
CONTACT: 416-392-5929, www.torontozoo.com
Visit the Gibson House Museum to celebrate Spring, and enjoy demonstrations of nineteenth-century cookery using produce from the garden, tours of this Georgian-style house with costumed interpreters, and activities for the whole family in their hands-on Discovery Gallery.
COST: Regular admission applies.
LOCATION: 5172 Yonge Street, 10 am to 5 pm
CONTACT: 416-395-7432, www.toronto.ca/museums
Puck’s Farm is hosting an annual Easter Egg Hunt, where children can also enjoy a pony ride, meet a newborn animal, share a horse-drawn hayride and ride on a carousel.
COST: $10, Seniors $5, Under 2 Free
LOCATION: 16540 11th Concession, Schomberg, 10 am to 5 pm.
CONTACT: 905-939-7036, www.pucksfarm.com
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.