Upcoming events for kids in Toronto might help you get organized for Family Day and March break, but there are actually so many family friendly festivals this winter that weekends should be a breeze to plan too.
Here are my picks for top things to do with kids this winter in Toronto.
Events you might want to check out:Ice Breakers (January 21 - February 26 @ Various locations along Queens Quay )
Take your kids to this month-long public art installation exhibition that showcases five huge wintertime art projects at different public locations on Queens Quay.
Wild Winter Wonderland (January 21 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
The Brick Works is always kid-friendly but be sure to check out these workshops and cooking demos and a chance to make frozen wild blueberry ice pops.
Family Sundays (January 22 - April 30 @ AGO)
There's fun for everyone at the AGO on Sundays this winter along with their ever-changing exhibitions.
Blanket Fort (January 24-29 @ Theatre Centre Cafe)
This six day interactive pyjama party installation will let kids create, change, and take ownership of the space around them. Plus, there's going to be a potato chip buffet!
ROMKids Sleepovers (January 27 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
Get after-hours access to the galleries with special tours, a movie screening, PJ karaoke and a late night snack, all surrounded by the dinos.
Soca on Ice (February 4 @ Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre)
As part of Harbourfront's DJ Skate Party series, Dr. Jay brings the heat with this Soca on Ice edition! It's all-ages, and you can bring your own skates or rent them on site.
2017 LunarFest (February 4 @ Metro Hall)
This two day festival promises workshops, activities, and all sorts of free family fun.
James and the Giant Peach (February 6 - March 18 @ Young People's Theatre)
The beloved Roald Dahl book comes to life on stage this winter.
Kidsfest 2017 (February 18-20 @ International Centre)
This event is basically a great big room filled with inflatables designed to make your kids bounce, laugh, run and play.
Ratatouille (February 18 @ Roy Thomson Hall)
Disney's story of a rat's quest to become a top Parisian chef is performed live by the TSO, boosting the film’s charm to whole new levels.
digiPlaySpace 2017 (February 18 - April 23 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Learn to code, control robots, paint with light, travel through space and visit Canada’s National Parks through high-tech experiences at TIFF's annual digiPlaySpace festival.
A Merry Munsch Pyjama Party (February 18 - March 4 @ Solar Stage Children's Theatre)
Kids can put on their PJs and jam at this annual stage show based on the books of Robert Munsch.
Winter Stations 2017 (February 20 - March 27 @ The Beach)
The annual festival in the Beaches showcase interactive lifeguard stands along the beach that serve as temporary installations made to last the rest of the winter.
Icefest 2017 (February 25 @ Yorkville Village)
Bloor-Yorkville is transformed into a land of ice sculptures with live-carving demos and other kinds of wintery family fun. This year’s theme is Canada’s 150th anniversary.
DAM! The Story of Kit the Beaver public screening (February 25 @ Roy Thomson Hall)
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra joins forces with TIFF to explore the magic of movies and music, including a newly commissioned short film with an accompanying live orchestra score .
Maple Syrup Festival (March 5 - April 3 @ Kortright Centre for Conservation)
Tap into spring a little early and enjoy demonstrations, wagon rides, activities, and of course pancakes and real maple syrup in the woods near Vaughan.
ROMKids March Break 2017 (March 11-19 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
March break means the ROM is packed with family-style programming every day of the week. It's free with museum admission.
Princess Dance Party (March 16 @ Liberty Grand)
This is dance party for princesses and super heroes. It's an enchanted evening of magic and fun with carriage rides in a real horse-drawn carriage, superhero skills training and games, face painting, craft stations and a big dance party.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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