Nathan Philps Square Dec 31

Join thousands of others this New Year’s Eve at Nathan Phillips Square. Citytv presents this free, annual outdoor concert and New Year’s Eve event, with some of Canada’s top Canadian musical talent and midnight fireworks. There is free ice skating and buy a hot chocolate rink side to keep warm!

Enjoy!
Karen

Ring in the New Year with Laughter! Dec. 31

Spend the last hours of 2010 being entertained by hilarious Canadian comedians and sketch artists. With this year marking the 10th anniversary of the New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza, there are multiple reasons to both laugh and celebrate. Since stand-up comedian and founder of Yuk Yuk’s Mark Breslin started this Massey Hall tradition, the popular show has featured comedians like Nikki Payne, Terry Clement and Jay Martin. Prices range from: $39.50 - $59.50

Enjoy!
Karen

New Year's Eve at the Zoo! Dec 31

The Toronto Zoo's New Year's Eve countdown features lots of music, entertainment, animal friends and more. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. and the kids' countdown is at 9 p.m.

Family-friendly fun includes a tribute to (who else?) Justin Bieber, Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs and a magic show. Africa Restaurant and Peacock Cafe will be open, as well as a kiosk selling seasonal treats like Beavertails, and Mike's Dog House hot dog stand.

The Indian Rhino, Indo-Malaya and African Rainforest Pavilions will also stay open for New Year's Eve until 8:20 p.m.

Please note: this is an outdoor, ticketed event. Space is limited, so purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. Prices range from $15; $10 for children and seniors; free for infants under 3

Enjoy!
Karen

Happy Holidays!

We wish you a very merry holiday season and a happy new year!

Karen, Ian, Jamie, Jeff, Katrina and Dana

Disney on Ice Dec. 25 - Jan. 2

This is fun for the whole family. Watch Disney on Ice: Minnie and Mickey's Magical Journey at the Rogers Centre. Prices range from : $21.50 - $101.25.

Enjoy!
Karen

The Santa Experience! Dec. 20-24

Children aged two to six get face to face time with Santa for half an hour, in which they'll be entertained by the big man and his elves, with storytelling, dancing and singing. At the end of each session parents are invited to take their own photos. All proceeds from the event go towards the charity Sleeping Children Around the World.

Note: Register and purchase tickets in advance at the holiday information booth at Sherway Square (in the mall). The fee is $5.

Enjoy!
Karen

Meet Santa's reindeer! Dec 18

Can you believe it! Santa’s reindeer will be making an exclusive appearance at Shops at Don Mills! Come out and see a few of these magical creatures before they fly back to work. Plus Santa will be strolling around the Shops at Don Mills as well!

Saturday December 18 and Sunday December 19 from 12 noon until 4pm.

Enjoy!
Karen

A Christmas Carol!

The quintessential Christmas story, and Charles Dickens' morality tale, A Christmas Carol features an old, bitter miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who has devoted his life to the accumulation of wealth (rather than friends and goodwill).

The show is on now until Dec. 30. Prices range from $29 - $70 at the Young Centre for Performing Arts.

Enjoy!
Karen

Screnic trails & Christmas lights! Dec.13

Get out side and enjoy the winter weather! This beautil conservation area offers walks along scenic trails and see displays of Christmas lights. Free! Fridays and Saturdays!

Where: Kortright Centre For Conservation, Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie (Kleinburg), Toronto, 905-832-2289, kortright.org


Enjoy!
Karen

The Nutcracker! Dec 11-Jan 2

Just in time for Christmas! The Nutcracker makes its return to the stage with the National Ballet of Canada at the Four Seasons. Set in Imperial Russia, this timeless story follows two young sisters on Christmas Eve as one of their gifts comes to life and takes them on a magical journey. Price range from $49.46 - $130.26.

Enjoy!
Karen

Free horse drawn wagon rides! Dec. 11 & Dec. 12

This is holiday spirit at its best! With the lovely winter weather we are having, why not enjoy a leisurely horse drawn wagon ride throughout the festive streets of Shops at Don Mills! The kids will love it!

* Wagon rides are available on a first come first service basis Saturday Dec 11 and Sunday December 12 from 12 noon until 4pm.

I hear that Santa will also be strolling around the Shops at Don Mills as well!

Enjoy!
Karen

Give an ECO gift this Christmas!

Enjoy!
Karen

Skate by the Lake!

I used to take the kids to this rink at Christmas time. The setting is gorgeous and the hot chocolate is even better! This is a great rink that offers public skating, it hosts a variety of our fall and winter programming including Learn to Skate, HarbourKIDS: SK8 and DJ Skate Nights.

For more information, visit their website: Harbourfront Skating Rink

Enjoy!
Karen

Solar Observing! Dec 4

Safely observe the sun with specially filtered telescopes. Learn about our nearest star and try your eye at spotting exotic surface features, including sunspots, spicules, and prominences. This program is offered by members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. * Weather permitting *

When? Saturday December 4 from 10 am-noon.
Fee? Free.
Where? Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, TELUSCAPE in front of main entrance.
For more information call: 416-696-1000.

Enjoy!
Karen