toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 8, 2010
The weekend’s full of musical treats and special readings. Whether you opt for the Wiggles, the clowns Morro and Jasp, Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat or Gisele from TVOkids there’s definitely something for everyone.
ROMkids Sleepover
Friday, April 9th – Saturday, April 10th, 5 pm – 10 am, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Come out and enjoy PJ karaoke, a special movie screening, lots of hands-on fun and a midnight snack all in the museum. This event is for children aged five years and up and the little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Call 416.586.5797 to register: www.rom.on.ca
Wacky Wizardry
Saturday, April 10th, Saturday, April 17th, Saturday, April 24th, 1 – 4 pm, Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Road, Toronto
Young wizards will join to create magic tricks and potions. This is a three session event for children from five to 12. Be sure to register online in advance: www.toronto.ca/torontofun
Starting to Feed Your Baby Solids:
Thursday, April 8th, 10 – 11:15 am, Whole Foods Market, 87 Avenue Road, Toronto
Come for an informative session on how to start your baby on solids, what to try first, and how to minimize food allergies. Call 416.944.0500 to register: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Morro and Jasp Go Green
Sunday, April 11th, 11 am and 2 pm, The Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Avenue, Toronto
In the lead up to earth day Clowns Morro and Jasp will engage and entertain audiences of all ages and will teach about being environmental friendly and how every little bit will make a difference. Be sure to book your tickets in advance: morroandjasp.eventbrite.com
Gisele’s Reading Adventure
Saturday, April 17th, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, York Woods District Library, 1785 Finch Avenue West, Toronto
Come join TVOKids’ Gisele and her Big Backyard friends as they sing, dance and read: beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca
The Wiggles Big, BIG Show in the Round
Saturday, April 10th – Sunday, April 11th, 1 pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday, Cineplex Odeon Queensway, 1025 The Queensway, Toronto
Playing in various Cineplex theatres, the Wiggles will entertain children with this new circus-inspired musical: www.cineplex.com
Nature Month
Thursday, April 8th – Friday, April 30th, 10 am – 5 pm, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen Street, Toronto
Families will enjoy hands-on workshops, green crafts and eco-friendly menus and shopping while they explore the ROM’s feature Nature Month galleries: rom.on.ca
Off the Wall!
Saturday, April 10th – Sunday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 13th, 10 am – 4 pm (on Saturday and Sunday) and 10 am – 1 pm (on Tuesday), Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Families will enjoy working together through art by build sculptures, creating costumes and being creative in each of the five discovery zones: www.ago.net
Farther Afield:
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Thursday, April 8th – Saturday, April 10th, 7:30 pm (with an additional 1pm showtime on Saturday, April 10th), Brampton Music Theatre at the Greenbriar Recreation Centre, 1100 Central Park Drive, Brampton
Follow Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat through this Biblical Saga that will have people of all ages laughing and dancing in their seat. Be sure to get your tickets in advance: http://myrosetheatre.ca
Home-Schooler’s Afternoons
Tuesday, April 13th, 1 – 3 pm, Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Road Plains West, Burlington/Hamilton
An outdoor education program aimed at primary and junior home-schooled students. This week’s theme is Earth Adventure and registration is required by calling 905.527.1158: www.rbg.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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