toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | December 23, 2010
With Santa coming to town this weekend the city is quieter than usual, as everyone gets ready for all the excitement! If you’re not busy with holiday family gatherings, there are still a few fun things to enjoy in T.O. (find our list of ongoing holiday activities here). Kids will love watching their favourite Disney characters skate, jump and twirl on ice, and the annual Boxing Day Zoo walk is a real treat for both the animals and families alike. Wishing you a very merry weekend!
Disney On Ice: Minnie & Mickey’s Magical Journey
Saturday, December 25th – Sunday, January 2nd, see website for showtimes, Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Watch Mickey and Minnie glide through an icy wonderland of classic animated movies, including The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan and Lilo and Stitch. Professional figure skates twirl and jump in this production that is part of the Walt Disney on Ice series: disney.go.com/disneyonice
35th Annual Christmas Treats Walk
Sunday, December 26th, 10 am at the front entrance, Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough
Make the trip for this annual tradition, where Zoo animals eagerly await their seasonal delights! After the walk, enjoy the strolling carolers and warm up with hot chocolate. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank and enjoy half price Admission all day. This is an outdoor event: www.torontozoo.com
Winter Skating Oval
Friday, December 24th (10 am – 5 pm) & Sunday, December 26th (10 am – 8 pm), The Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Lace up your skates and glide leisurely around the Skating Oval in Town Square. Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate or fill up on comfort food at one of the cozy restaurants. Remember to bring your own skates: www.shopsatdonmills.ca
The Light Before Christmas
December 4th – January 2nd, 1 pm, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Produced in stop-motion animation, “The Light Before Christmas” is the delightful tale of young Katie and her brother Makean. After losing their way in a Christmas Eve blizzard, they are rescued by the Candleman, a wise old sage who invites them to his warm and cozy forest cottage. He then sparks the kids’ imagination and reveals the joys of unselfishly giving to others with the classic story, “A Night Before Christmas”. Audiences will also enjoy a fun-filled tour of movie-making magic as artists show how they build life-like miniature sets and animators reveal how they bring their characters to life: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
KidSpark: Fingerprinting Art
Sunday, December 26th, 11:30 am & 2 pm, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Ever thought of all the fun things you can create with your own fingerprint? Bring the little ones to the Science Centre for a workshop where they’ll learn all the amazing things they can create! Ages three and up: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
KidSpark: Marbling Workshop
Friday, December 24th, 2 pm, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Kids will create beautiful and multi-coloured marbled artwork! Every creation is unique and can be taken home! Ages three and up: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Farther Afield:
Christmas Music Fun!
Friday, December 24th, 12 pm – 1 pm, Maestro Music, 603 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill
Bring the kids to enjoy this special hour of music, movement, and make-belief fun! Best suited for kids aged two to four: www.maestroinhomemusic.com
Nativity Pageant
Friday, December 24th, 7 pm, Fairy Lake Park, Main Street South & Water Street, Newmarket
The whole family can enjoy the traditional Christmas pageant, “A Journey to Bethlehem”, at Fairy Lake Park. This pageant features a live cast and real animals, representing the nativity scene and birth of Jesus Christ as told in the New Testament. Dress warmly and allow for a 20-minute walk: www.newmarket.ca
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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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