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Hello Everyone. I have created a calendar of free & cheap things happening all over Toronto. I hope everyone has a safe and fun winter holiday with your kids.
***BELOW IS A CALENDAR FOR TORONTO, FOR A FULL CALENDAR LISTING OF CITIES ALL OVER ONTARIO (Including Aurora, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan Markham, Milton, Oakville, Durham Region, Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, Etobicoke, Waterloo, Hamilton, Burlington, Innisfil, and Barrie) CLICK ON:
http://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/12/18/holiday-break-on-a-dime-2014/
CHEAP & FREE THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO (December 21, 2014-January 2, 2015 )
**SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014**
*Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront (Toronto)
11am-5pm
Toronto’s Waterfront
207 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario
Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show during Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront
1pm | 2:30pm | 4pm
Purina PawsWay, Inside Purina PawsWay Pet Centre (245 Queens Quay West)
FREE
Meet a Real Dog Sledding Team during Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfest
11am – 5pm
Purina PawsWay, Outdoor Front Patio (245 Queens Quay West)
FREE
Eco-Friendly Crafts and the Snowball Express Toy Drive during Winterfest
12pm-4pm
Queen’s Quay Terminal, South Atrium (207 Queens Quay West)
FREE
Frozen Ice Queen & Ice Princess Show and Meet & Greet
Strolling Performers bring Holiday Magic to Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront
416-596-9821
http://www.waterfrontbia.com
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
12pm-4pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Winterfest at the Museum of Inuit Art (Toronto)
Museum of Inuit Art
207 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
The museum will have a great line-up of programming including crafts, games and tours for the whole family to enjoy:
Come by the arts table and create your own wrapping paper using stencil printmaking.
Learn how Inuit "weather the storm" during snow blizzards. They'll have traditional clothing from the educational collection out for you to see up close!
Hear some traditional Inuit legends and myths read from published children's books.
All activities are included in museum admission! Adults $5, Seniors/Students $3, Children under 12 get in for FREE (must be accompanied by an adult).
416-640-1571
http://www.miamuseum.ca/whats-on/mia-events
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**MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014**
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
12pm-4pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Holiday Movie: Home Alone (Toronto)
10am-11:45am
York Woods Theatre Library
1785 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Join us in the York Woods theatre During your holiday break for a special screening of the classic movie, "Home Alone." Groups of 10 or more must call to register. This movie is rated PG.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB019
*The Twisted Ones Balloon Show (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
Maryvale Library
85 Ellesmere Road, Unit 16
Parkway Mall
Toronto, ON
Watch Debbie as she transforms a volunteer into balloon butterflies, angels, monkeys, spiders etc. The best part is when everyone learns how to make their very own balloon dog and take it home. Limited space available.
416-396-8931
*Frozen Sing-Along (Toronto)
2pm-4pm
Barbara Frum Library
20 Covington Road
Toronto, ON
Join us for a special screening of Frozen and sing along with your favourite songs! Drop in, no registration required.
416-395-5440
*Creature Quest (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
York Woods Theatre Library
1785 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Join us for a special holiday program featuring Creature Quest - live animals will be shown including reptiles, birds of prey, and some mammals. Fun for the whole family, drop in. Groups of 10 or more must register.
416-395-5980
*Children's Craft-ernoon (Toronto)
2pm-4pm
Fairview Library
35 Fairview Mall Drive
Toronto, ON
Come join us for an afternoon of fun and creative holiday crafts. This is a drop in program, all are welcome. Please call the branch at 416-395-5750 for more information.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT184219&R=EVT184219
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**TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014**
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
12pm-4pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Dr. Seuss Traveling Holiday Exhibition (Toronto)
10am-6pm
Liss Gallery
140 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, ON
Ticket Pricing Method: Free
Audience: Kids
416-787-9872
*Holiday Feature Movies for Kids (Toronto)
3:30pm-5pm
Thorncliffe Library
48 Thorncliffe Park Drive
Toronto, ON
Come to Thorncliffe branch and watch some great family-friendly movies over the holidays!
Movie: Toy Story
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT14060&R=EVT14060
*Winter Wonderland Storytime (Toronto)
10:30am-11:15am
Maria A. Shchuka Library
1745 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Come and listen to stories, make a craft, and don't forget your camera to take pictures in front of the winter mural! Drop-in.
416-394-1000
*Frosty's Snowy Special (Toronto)
10:30am-11am
Wychwood Library
1431 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON
Celebrate winter with fun stories and songs for children from birth to 6 years with parents and caregivers. Drop in.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB096
*Holiday Movie (Toronto) (FREE)
2pm-3:30pm
Downsview Auditorium Library
2793 Keele Street
Toronto, ON
Gear up for the holidays with a showing of 'Shrek the Halls'
Recommended children aged 3-12. Free, limited tickets available 30 minutes before the program. Call 416-395-5720 for details.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB039
*Holiday Movie: "The Polar Express" (Toronto)
2pm-4pm
St. James Town Library
495 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, ON
Join us for a holiday movie for the whole family. The movie is based on the Christmas classic picture book by the renowned and
well-loved children's author Chris Van Allsberg. The movie will be shown in Room B of the Wellesley Community Centre.
416-393-7744
*Holiday Movie: Home Alone 2 (Toronto)
10am-12pm
York Woods Theatre
1785 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Join us for a special holiday screening of "Home Alone 2" - rated PG. Groups of 10 or more must register.
416-395-5980
*Family Carolling in the Morning (Toronto)
10:30am-11:10am
Pape/Danforth Program Room
701 Pape Avenue
Toronto, ON
Carol singing and holiday rhymes for all ages.
Free tickets available 15 minutes before the program.
416-393-7727
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
12pm-4pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
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**WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014**
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
10am-2pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Skate with Santa this Christmas Eve. (Toronto)
1pm-3pm
Shops at Don Mills
1090 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON
What better way to spend Christmas Eve than a festive skate with Santa and his jolly helper around the outdoor rink at Shops at Don Mills? Visit our website for updates on when the rink will be open.
416-447-6087 ext. 244
http://www.shopsatdonmills.ca
*Dr. Seuss Traveling Holiday Exhibition (Toronto)
10am-6pm
Liss Gallery
140 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, ON
Ticket Pricing Method: Free
Audience: Kids
416-787-9872
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**THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014**
*Hike At Rouge Park (Toronto) (FREE)
1:00pm
Meet at Zoo Road
Toronto, ON
Leader: Diana
Challenge: Easy
Pace: Easy
Duration: 2 hours
This walk will be moving along with few 'official' stops. You can do one loop or both depending on your kids' energy or your time.
Please RSVP
Family Friendly: Kids 6 and up welcome.
Dogs on leash welcome.
http://rougepark.com/hike/walks_december_2014.php#dec25
*Pacific Mall in Markham is open
http://www.pacificmalltoronto.com
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**FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014**
*KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE)
9:30am-11:30am
Kidz360 Active Learning Centre
3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
Every Friday we open our doors to the community for two hours of FREE play and activities! This time is open to the community for Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years) to connect, participate in our free play and experience our new, fun programs each week. Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years).
http://kidz360.ca
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**SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2014**
*Rouge Park Hike (Toronto)(FREE)
12:30pm
Toronto, ON
Leader: Michelle
Challenge: Easy
Pace: Easy
Duration: 2 hours
What to expect: At this holiday midpoint, join Michelle for a refreshing walk in the forest. You are invited to share your holiday traditions with everyone on the hike. Children are welcome to come and play with us.
Please RSVP
Family Friendly: Kids all ages welcome. Child carriers preferred as snow pack limits stroller use.
Dogs on leash welcome.
Get Ready for the Trail: Tips for walking in any weather!
http://rougepark.com/hike/walks_december_2014.php#dec25
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**SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014**
*Rouge Park Hike (Toronto)(FREE)
2:00pm
Meet at Zoo Road
Toronto, ON
Leader: Al
Challenge: Easy
Pace: Easy
Duration: 2 hours
What to expect: Include a Rouge Park guided walk in your family's holiday week plans and just enjoy being together. Come on out with Al for a kid-paced walk of 2 loops. You can do one loop or both depending on your kids' energy or your time.
Please RSVP
Family Friendly: This walk is geared for families. Owing to likely snowpack, please no strollers.
Dogs on leash welcome.
http://rougepark.com/hike/walks_december_2014.php#dec25
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**MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2014**
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
12pm-4pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Snowflake Craft (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
Maria A. Shchuka Library
1745 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Join us and make a 3D snowflake!
Drop-in.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT184539&R=EVT184539
*Frozen Craft (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
York Woods Library
1785 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Join us for a special Frozen-themed craft to make and take home. Ages 5-12 years. Drop in. No groups permitted.
416-395-5980
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**TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014**
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
12pm-4pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Wintertime stories & a Craft (Toronto)
2pm-3:30pm
St. James Town Library
495 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, ON
Come and join us for some winter tales and a craft. Ages 5 and up. Please register in advance at the branch or by calling
416-393-7744.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT184695&R=EVT184695
*Snowy Stories and Songs (Toronto)
10:30am-11am
Fort York Library
190 Fort York Boulevard
Toronto, ON
Celebrate winter with snowy stories and songs for children from birth to 5 years with parents and caregivers. Drop in.
416-393-6240
*Movies for Kids : Kung Fu Panda (Toronto)
2pm-3:45pm
Brentwood Library
36 Brentwood Road North
Toronto, ON
A CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po (Voiced by Jack Black), who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.
Set in the legendary world of ancient China, this is the story of Po, our unlikely hero, who enters the rigid world of Kung Fu and turning it upside down. Po ultimately becomes a Kung Fu hero by learning that if he believes in himself, he can do anything.
Drop-in movie. First Come, First Seated.
416-393-6240
*Puppet Show: The Elves and The Shoemaker (Toronto)
10:30am-11:00am or 2pm-2:30pm
Maria A. Shchuka Library
1745 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Come and watch how the elves surprise the shoemaker and his wife.
Please note that there are two shows:
- 10:30 - 11:00 AM (ages 0-5)
- 2:00 - 2:30 PM (ages 6-12)
416-394-1000
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**WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014**
*Regency Christmas in the Valley (Toronto)
10am-2pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Experience two different eras of Christmas at Todmorden Mills as we explore the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s. Sample historic recipes, create a take-home craft, and join us for a winter-themed outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve.
Adults: $5.31; Youth/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax)
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*New Year's at Noon (Toronto)
11:30am-12pm
Fort York Library
190 Fort York Boulevard
Toronto, ON
Can't stay up till midnight to celebrate the beginning of the New Year? Celebrate at noon instead! Join us for a party where we'll celebrate like it's 2015!
*Kids New Years Eve Party! (Toronto)
3pm-7pm
Boston Pizza - Lakeshore & Leslie
16A Leslie Street
Toronto, ON
We're having our annual KIDS New Years Eve Party!
Reservations:
(1) Between 4pm-5pm - For countdown and balloon drop at 4:30pm
(2) Between 6pm-7pm - For countdown and balloon drop at 6:45pm
There will be face painting, balloon animals and more!
Call 416-778-4700 to make reservations!
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2014**
*Toronto Attractions Open on New Year's Day
•The Ontario Science Centre
•The Toronto Zoo
•The CN Tower (360 Restaurant is closed)
•The Royal Ontario Museum
•The Art Gallery of Ontario
•Casa Loma
•The Bata Shoe Museum
•Sky Zone Toronto & Vaughan
*Malls Open on New Year's Day
•The Eaton Centre (12pm-5pm) •Vaughan Mills Mall (10am-7pm)
•Square One in Mississauga (11am-6pm)
*Movie Theatres Open on New Year's Day
(Check your local theatres if they are open and the show times)
•http://www.rainbowcinemas.ca
•http://www.cineplex.com
•https://www.amctheatres.com
*Rouge Park Hike (Toronto)(FREE)
11:00am
Toronto, ON
Your Year of Fitness
Leader: Diana
Challenge: Moderate/Challenging (hills)
Pace:Easy/Moderate
Duration: 2 hours
What to expect: Trail walking/hiking is a surprising workout with so many extra benefits they can't all fit in this blurb! So come out and see for yourself. The leader Diana will be wearing a heart rate monitor tracking calories burned. Will you stay in or kick start your Year of Fitness?
Please RSVP
Family Friendly: Kids 7 and up welcome.
Dogs on leash welcome.
http://rougepark.com/hike/walks_december_2014.php#dec25
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*FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2014**
*Movie Day Craft (Toronto)
1pm-1:45pm
Malvern Library
30 Sewells Road
Toronto, ON
Create an amazing airplane craft, right before our special presentation of Disney's Planes Fire and Rescue. All Ages! Drop-in.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB012
***FOR MORE IDEAS OF WHAT TO DO FOR THE WINTER BREAK & FOR A FULL CALENDAR LISTING OF CITIES ALL OVER ONTARIO (Including Aurora, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan Markham, Milton, Oakville, Durham Region, Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, Etobicoke, Waterloo, Hamilton, Burlington, Innisfil, and Barrie) CLICK ON: http://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/12/18/holiday-break-on-a-dime-2014/
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