Fun-filled family events Jan. 30 to Feb. 5
January 29, 2010
Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
The GTA is celebrating winter with families this week, and you are invited to join in the fun.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, JAN. 30
Families at Bunch Family Dance Party: True North Edition will mix it up with dancing yetis and polar bears, while an indoor storm rages and DJ Fase spins hot tracks for cold weather.
COST: $12 for grown-ups, $10 for kids in advance, $14 for everyone at the door while supplies last, Free for non-walkers
LOCATION: The Guvernment, 132 Queen Quay East, 2 pm to 5 pm
CONTACT: www.bunchfamily.ca/events/truenorth
WinterCity celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square will feature street theatre performers, artists and DJ.
COST: Free
LOCATION: 100 Queen Street West, 6 pm. WinterCity runs till Feb. 11.
CONTACT: www.toronto.ca/special_events/wintercity/2010/about_wow.htm
Alyson's Schafer's Parenting Bootcamp is a one weekend intensive parenting seminar designed for parents of children ages 0 - 10years.
COST: $350 indiv $695 couples; includes meals and materials
LOCATION: 3080 Yonge Street, 5th Floor Conference Room, both days 9 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-473-6600, www.alyson.ca
SUNDAY, JAN. 31
A Hands-on Demonstration at the Bata Shoe Museum will give children the chance to see that ballet slipper up close, feel that sealskin boot, and wear the clown shoe.
COST: Regular admission applies, Members are free; pre-registration recommended as workshop is limited to 12 visitors
LOCATION: 327 Bloor Street West, 2 pm to 3 pm
CONTACT: 416-979-7799 x242, www.batashoemuseum.ca
Pinkalicious, The Musical, is tickling audiences pink with an entertaining play based on the New Times Best Selling book 'PINKALICIOUS' by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann.
COST: Tickets - $25, Family 4-Pack - $80
LOCATION: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St, 1pm. Runs till Mar. 21.
CONTACT: 905-787-8811, www.pinkaliciousthemusical.com
What do you get when you cross circus skills, science concepts and a couple of wacky characters? Fizzical Fizzicks, an interactive show about the science of motion.
COST: $20/adults, $10/students & kids
LOCATION: Nineteen on the Park, 19 Civic Avenue, Stouffville, 2 pm to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-640-2322, www.townofws.com/Nineteen.asp
MONDAY, FEB. 1
Children can come and spend the day learning about 'how things were done' in Whitchurch-Stouffville over 100 years ago at a PA Day Workshop. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12.
COST: $40 ($32 for members)
LOCATION: Whichurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Vandorf, 9 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-727-8954, www.townofws.com/museum.asp
TUESDAY, FEB. 2
Get reacquainted with the National Film Board’s animation collection including such favourites as The Big Snit, The Cat Came Back and The Sweater, and award-winning new releases.
COST: Free
LOCATION: NFB Mediatheque, 150 John Street, 7 pm to 9 pm
CONTACT: 416-954-1384, www.onf-nfb.gc.ca
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3
Search for the Great Horned, Long Eared, Saw Whet & Screech Owls at the Humber Arboretum's Owl Prowl. This is a weather-permitting event.
COST: $6.83 per adult per evening, $25.20 per family (includes 2 children and 2 adults); pre-registration required
LOCATION: 205 Humber College Blvd., 10 am
CONTACT: 416-675-5009, www.humberarboretum.on.ca
THURSDAY, FEB. 4
Little House on the Prairie at the Canon Theatre, features Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura in the much-loved television series, continuing her legacy starring as “Ma”.
COST: Price varies by day and time.
LOCATION: 244 Victoria Street, 7:30 pm. Runs till Feb. 28.
CONTACT: 416-872-1212, http://mirvish.com/groups/shows/littlehouseonthepraire
FRIDAY, FEB. 5
Experience Toronto’s ultimate backstage museum pass at a ROMkid's Sleepover. Appropriate for children ages 5 years and older.
COST: General Public: Child - $75.00, Adult - $75.00, Members: Child - $67.50, Adult - $67.50 ; a supervision ratio of one adult (19+) to 5 children is required.
LOCATION: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Fri. 5 pm to Sat 10 am
CONTACT: 416-586-8000, www.rom.on.ca/romsleepovers.php
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.