Family Fun Day at For York March 4

How about going to see a piece of our history? At Fort York for Family Fun Day, children can try an authentic War of 1812 soldier's drill and more.  March 4, 11 am-4 pm. Free with admission. Visit the Historic Fort York Garrison between Strachan and Bathurst. For more information visit 416-392-6907.

Enjoy!

Karen

Family Fun Night at Northlea Public School March 1

Check out this great event on March 1 from 5pm-8pm.  The whole family will enjoy it. Visit the Northlea Public School at 305 Rumsey Road.

Karen

Bloor-Yorkville Fest Feb 24-26

This is a must see! The Bloor-Yorkville Fest has live ice sculpting, ice-carving demos, a skating performance, on-street performers and more. Free. Village of Yorkville Park, Cumberland and Bellair, bloor-yorkville.com. Feb 24 to 26

Enjoy!

Karen

Outdoor Adventure Show Feb 24-26

Put those winter blues behind go to the Outdoor Adventure Show where you will see whitewater kayak demos, info on hiking, running, cycling, canoeing, camping and more. Feb 24 noon-9 pm; Feb 25, 10 am-6 pm; Feb 26, 10 am-5 pm. $12. International Centre, 6900 Airport, outdooradventureshow.ca.

Enjoy!

Karen

Deceptive Food Labels! Feb 22

There are so many words on food labels these days and I know that for me, I can't understand half of them! Here is something that may help us figure out what we are actually eating! Buyer Beware – Deceptive Food Labels Wellness talk with physician Zeev Gross. 7 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. For more information call 416-395-5649.

Enjoy!

Karen

Beer Store Job Fair Feb 23

I know it can be a tough time out there for some families so here is an opportunity if you need a job.

Best of luck!

Karen

What are you doing this Family Day long weekend? Feb 18-19

Here are just a few things going on in the city this family day long weekend:

Family Day At Second City Family-friendly interactive comedy. Feb 18 to 19 noon; Feb 20 noon & 2 pm. $14, family four–pack $45. Second City 51 Mercer.

Family Day At The ROM Tour of the Maya exhibit plus Maya-themed crafts and activities. Feb 18 to 20, 11 am-4 pm. Free with admission. Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000.

Family Day On The Kingsway Ice sculpture demos and competition, maple taffy demos, carnival activities and more. 11 am-3 pm. Free. Willingdon and Wendover at Bloor, kingswaybia.ca.

Family Day Staycation All-day film screenings and pixilation activities. Feb 18 to 20, 10 am. Free. NFB Mediatheque 150 John, 416-973-3012.

Family Day Weekend Visit with zoo families including the Western lowland gorillas and Komodo dragons. Feb 18 to 20. Free with admission. Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929.

Family Days At The Science Centre Activities include flight workshops, a Leonardo de Vinci adventure, electricity and paper-making demos, and more. Feb 18 to 20 various times. Frew with admission. Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000.

Family Fun Fair Rides, carnival games and more. Feb 18 to 19 and Feb 20, 10 am-6 pm. $20-$30. Rogers Centre 1 Blue Jays Way, rogerscentre.com.

HarbourKids Family Day Long Weekend Performance by skate troupe Le Patin Libre, music by Toronto All-Star Big Band and others, storytelling, hockey, skating, crafts and more. Feb 19 to 20, 11 am-5 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com/harbourkids.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy long weekend!

Karen