toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 29, 2010
Spring has sprung and it’s a fantastic time TO get your family out and about. You can watch the courtship of toads, make and fly kites, take a journey through time at Blackcreek Pioneer Village and don’t forget, Canada’s Wonderland opens this Sunday!
The Next Stage of Feeding Your Baby – What To Do After Puree
Thursday, April 29th, 10 – 11:15am, Whole Foods Market, 87 Avenue Road, Toronto
Have you wondered how to start introducing more texture and finger foods or what to include in your baby’s diet that covers vitamin and mineral needs? Come to Whole Foods Market and learn what to do after puree: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
The Babytime Show
Friday, April 30th – Sunday, May 2nd, 10 am – 6 pm, International Centre, Airport Road, Toronto
Enjoy this event designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest products and innovations, as well as providing you with everything you need for your pregnancy, birth and parenting babies and toddlers: www.babytimeshows.ca
Adopt-A-Pond’s 11th Annual Spring Toad Festival
Saturday, May 1st – Sunday, May 2nd, 10 am – 4 pm, Toronto Zoo (Americas Wetlands), 361 Old Finch Avenue, Toronto
Celebrate the arrival of spring by experiencing the frenzied courtship of American toads. Families will enjoy touch-tables with live specimens, face painting and information on becoming a Frog Watcher or Turtle Detective: www.torontozoo.com
Can’t Sit Still!
Saturday, May 1st, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, NFB Mediatheque, 150 John Street, Toronto
Kids from three to five will love this Animation workshop on creating Victoria Day Fireworks (aka crayon scratching). Registration is recommended by calling 416.973.3012: www.onf-nfb.gc.ca
Children’s Pillage in the Village
Sunday, May 2nd, 1 – 3:30 pm, Swansea Community Centre, 15 Waller Avenue, Toronto
This is a community sale of children’s high-quality, gently used items from infant to size 10. Stock up on clothing, footwear, sports equipment, maternity fashions, high chairs, strollers, books, videos, toys and more: www.childrenspillage.com
TBG Sprouts Club
Monday, May 3rd – Monday, June 7th (only on Monday’s), 10 am, Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Bring your baby or toddler and learn about easy ways to introduce your child to nature by getting outside together. This is for tots ages six to 36 months. Be sure to register in advance by calling 416.397.1341: www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Tiny Tot Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 9 – 11:30 am, ROM, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Inspire your child’s imagination and sense of discovery as you learn how to explore the ROM’s collections through the eyes of a child. Tots will enjoy a sensory adventure as you join them in creative play-based activities and social interaction in a classroom setting. This is for kids ages two to five years and do register in advance by calling 416.586.5797: www.rom.on.ca
Farther Afield:
R.O.S.E. Program for Kids
Friday, April 30th, 9:30 – 11 am, The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
R.O.S.E stands for Recognizing Original Self Expression and this a free program of creative music, movement, drama and imagination for kids 18-48 months. Registration is required by calling 905.793.4841: www.myrosetheatre.ca
Fourth Annual Shania’s Sunflower of Hope Fun Fair
Saturday, May 1st, 10 am – 5 pm, Markham Fair Grounds, 10801 McGowan Road, Markham
Indoor fun for the whole family including games, bouncy castles, pony rides, face painting, great food, sports zone, silent auction and entertainment for all while raising money for a worthy cause: www.shaniasunflower.ca
Winds Spring Kite Festival
Saturday, May 1st, 10 am – 4 pm, Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
Everyone in the family will enjoy building their own kite, watch professional kite flying demonstrations and enjoy many other great springtime activities: trca.on.ca
Opening Day at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Saturday, May 1, 11 am – 5 pm, Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
Enjoy a walk through of a crossroads in Toronto during the 1800′s. Stroll through the gardens, explore heritage homes and watch history come alive: www.blackcreek.ca
Circus Incognitus
Sunday, May 2nd, 1 pm and 3 pm, RBC Theatre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga
One of the world’s finest circuses is coming to town with clowns, jugglers, balancing artists and acrobats: www.livingartscentre.ca
Want to help us make this weekend guide even more bursting with fun? Just email us your family-friendly happenings, festivals, fairs and workshops in the Greater Toronto area.
And we wanted to remind you to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
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