***Must-See Event This Week: Kidzfest***
Colborne Lodge Christmas Open House
Date: November 26th
Location: Colborne Lodge
South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Dr.
Cost of Admission: Free
Head out to the Colborne Lodge between 5-7:30pm this Thursday for a Victorian Christmas. Sit in front of a crackling fire and enjoy some traditional refreshments. Your kids will also enjoy seeing the beautiful buildings and decorations. Want to get some Christmas shopping done? Stop by the museum shop.
Natrel Rink Opens
Date: November 28th
Location: The Harbourfront Centre
Cost of Admission: Free
The Natrel rink is one of the best rinks in the city. Grab your skates and enjoy the stunning views of the city and Lake Ontario.
Cavalcade of Lights
Date: November 28th
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost of Admission: Free
Watch as lights illuminate Toronto’s official Christmas tree in Nathan Phillips Square. Under the bright lights of the tree, you can go skating, watch a fireworks show or listen to performances by some of Canada’s best musicians.
Winter Magic: Kidzfest
Date: November 28th
Location: Yonge-Dundas Squre
Cost of Admission: Free
Bring your kids to this last Winter Magic event for tons of great activities. Your kids can meet some of their favourite characters, including Alex from Madagascar and the Octonauts. There will also be a merry-go-round and face painting.
Bubble Guppies Live
Date: November 28th
Location: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Cost of Admission: $33-54
This is a great show to check out if you have a Bubble Guppies fan in your family!
Light Up the Beach
Date: November 28th
Location: Toronto Beaches Boardwalk
Cost of Admission: Free
Santa is visiting the Beaches to light up the boardwalk! You can sip on some soup or hot chocolate as you listen to the caroling of the Malvern school choir. The event starts at 7pm and proceeds will go to the Toronto East General Foundation. Check out how much fun kids had at last year’s event!
Todmorden Mills Holiday Greeting Card Workshop
Date: November 28th
Location: Todmorden Mills
67 Pottery Rd.
Cost: Adults: $15
Children: $8
Everyone appreciates getting a homemade holiday card! This workshop will teach you and your kids to make collages and pop up cards. This event is best for kids 6 years and up. Call 416-396-2819 to register.
Christmas Bazaar
Date: November 28th
Location: German International School
980 Dufferin St.
Cost of Admission: Free
This event takes place between 12-4pm. There will be lunch, baked goods, shopping and caroling.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Date: November 28th-29th
Location: Montgomery’s Inn
4709 Dundas St W.
Cost of Admission: $30+HST/house
Create a gingerbread dream house! This would be a fun activity to do as a family. Plus, you don’t have to worry about buying supplies and making a mess in your home. If you are interested in attending, call 416-394-8113 to pre-register.
Winter Fair
Date: November 29th
Location: Waldorf Academy
250 Madison Ave.
Cost of Admission: Adult: $2
Child: Free
This fair will be tons of fun for the whole family! There will be crafts, an obstacle course, puppet shows and much more! Check out their website for more details.
Chanukah Concert with Sonshine and Broccoli
Date: November 29th
Location: Kamin Education Centre in Thornhill
Cost of Admission: Free
Sonshine and Broccoli have been entertaining kids of all ages for over ten years. Check out their concert this Sunday and get in the Chanukah spirit!
Christmas Mince Pies Workshop
Date: November 29th
Location: Historic Fort York
250 Fort York Blvd.
Cost: $75
This would be a great event for an older child who loves to cook. While the workshop may seem a bit pricey, lunch is included and you get to take home the pie that you make. Pre-register by calling 416-392-7484.
