February | 2017 | Entertain Kids on a Dime

FAMILY DAY WEEKEND DEAL!
At Kidapalooza Family Festival in Markham!

Get 45% OFF your tickets!

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Expires: February 11, 2017
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FAMILY DAY WEEKEND DEAL
1) FAMILY FUN FEST (Downsview Park)
45% OFF Your Ticket Purchase for February 18th & 19th
CODE: dime45

Deal Expires on: Friday, February 17, 2017

http://www.familydayfest.ca/tickets

FAMILY DAY WEEKEND DEAL
TORONTO KIDS FEST (Mississauga)
45% OFF Your Ticket Purchase for February 18th & 19th
CODE: dime45

Deal Expires on: Friday, February 17, 2017

http://www.kidsfestto.com/ticket-info

**FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017**

*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON

DROP-IN PROGRAM

Age Recommended: 0-5 Years
Non-Member Fee: $5.00

Circle Time, Story Time, and playing in the gym with toys and games.

•Please call prior to confirm they are running the program.

905-303-1821

*2 For 1 Admission (Vaughan)
Legoland Discovery Centre
Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan ON

Buy 1 Adult, and get 1 free Child’s Admission

• Print your Entertain Kids Coupon: http://entertainkidsonadime.com/coupons

https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/toronto

*Light Festival (Toronto)(FREE) 5pm-11pm The Distillery Historic District 55 Mill Street

Toronto, ON

The Toronto Light Festival, the City’s first-ever light art festival, is coming to the Distillery Historic District from January 27 to March 12. Visitors will be taken on a new visual journey and cerebral adventure, designed to entertain and inspire. The Festival will transform the picturesque historic neighbourhood into one of the largest open-air galleries in North America, lighting up the long winter nights with distinctive works from local and international light artists.

This winter, Torontonians of all ages are encouraged to come out of the dark and into the light.

http://www.torontolightfest.com

*PA Day Fun (Toronto) 10am-1:45pm Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West

Toronto, ON

Keeping the kids busy on a PA Day can sometimes be a challenge. Why not bring them all down to the shoebox for some drop-in fun! Each child will receive an activity bag with a special craft, an ISpy game for each of the galleries and a colourful temporary tattoo. While here, be sure to check out the hands-on demo in our All About Shoes gallery from 1 – 3 pm. Perfect for children 3 – 12 years.

Regular museum admission applies.

www.batashoemuseum.ca

**SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017**

* Family Favourites Movie (All Over Ontario)
11am
Cineplex Movie Theatres
Various Locations

Movie: MVP: Most Valuable Primate

Join us on Saturday mornings at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting Free The Children. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend wit

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites?gclid=CJ_fvubOysoCFQ6IaQodbBkFCw

* Kid’s Club Crafts (All Over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Michaels Art Store
All Over Ontario

Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or just drop in. Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun! Parents must remain on premises during the event.

http://canada.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-MichaelsCanada-Site/en_CA/Page-Show?cid=store-events

*2 For 1 Admission (Vaughan)
Legoland Discovery Centre
Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan ON

Buy 1 Adult, and get 1 free Child’s Admission

• Print your Entertain Kids Coupon: http://entertainkidsona*Winter Carnival (Richmond Hill) (FREE)dime.com/coupons

https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/toronto/

*Family Day Fun (Woodbridge) Kortright Centre for Conservation 9550 Pine Valley Drive

Woodbridge, ON

Get outdoors and spend a fun filled day with your family at Kortright! Follow a nature hike, try out snowshoeing and kick-sledding, create nature art, and enjoy self-guided family-friendly games and activities. You can also sit by the campfire and enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate. Activities are included with the price of general admission.

Admission is FREE for ages 15 and under.

FREE for Ages 15 and under

http://www.kortright.org/whats-on/special-events.dot

*Winterfest (Newmarket) (Free Admission) 8am-4pm Newmarket Community Centre and Lions hall 200 Doug Duncan Dr.

Newmarket, ON

Enjoy a full day of indoor and outdoor fun, winter-themed activities for the whole family. Admission is free!

For a detailed schedule of events please see the website.

http://www.newmarket.ca/thingstodo/pages/recreation%20and%20culture/events/winterfest.aspx

*Kidapalooza Family Festival (Markham) Markham Fair Grounds 10801 McCowan Road

Markham, ON

For the 2017 event, Kidapalooza has expanded and will feature over 45,000 square feet of activity stations, play zones, interactive inflatables, a performance stage, dance parties, and vendors – this three day long celebration of the imagination will have families creating, exploring and playing together. Kidapalooza is committed to providing a hands-on, creative experience for families from all across the Greater Toronto Area.

FREE PARKING ON-SITE

Get 45% OFF your tickets!

CODE: ONADIME

Expires: February 11, 2017

http://kidapalooza.ca

*Family Fun Fest (North York) Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road Studio 3

Toronto, ON

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Toronto for Family Day weekend, this is it! Superior Events Group transforms over 30,000 square feet at Downsview Park into a large INDOOR FUN Zone just for Family Day weekend! Family Fun Fest features an indoor amusement park with over 30 rides, activities and attractions including Kiddie Rides, Jumping Castles, Giant Slides, Interactive Games, Fun Foods, Arcade and Carnival Games. Strolling entertainers also make appearances daily.

Our Family day weekend stage includes Interactive Stage show guaranteed to get your kids smiling, laughing and dancing too. Featuring interactive performances by the world renowned “Doo Doo the Clown” and “The Trevor Show”.

45% OFF Your Ticket Purchase for February 18th & 19th
CODE: dime45

Deal Expires on: Friday, February 17, 2017

http://www.familydayfest.com

*Toronto Kids Fest (Mississauga) International Centre 6900 Airport Road

Mississauga, ON

Kids Fest Toronto features the largest indoor inflatable road show for kids with over 30 inflatable rides and attractions! Introducing a completely new line up of rides for 2017! Kids Fest Toronto is designed to make your kids bounce, laugh, run and play. Full of North America’s largest indoor inflatables. Kids Fest Toronto has more than thirty themed inflatables are blown-up and ready for action inside 80,000 square feet at The International Centre, Hall 6 in Mississauga. Children can slide, ride and bounce all day. They range from large slides to toddler appropriate rides. On top of the fabulous inflatables, Kids Fest Toronto offers shows, interactive activities, games, crafts and more. Other activities at the 2017 Kids Fest Toronto event include: • Exotic Animals from Hands on Exotics • Mad Science – Science experiments kids will love. • Magician Toronto – magic shows twice daily • Mini-putt – 9 Hole of awesome indoor mini golf • Carnival games and much more.

2017 marks Kids-Fest Toronto’s 8th year of offering families a great outing for Family Day weekend.

45% OFF Your Ticket Purchase for February 18th & 19th
CODE: dime45

Deal Expires on: Friday, February 17, 2017

http://www.kidsfestto.com

**SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2017**

*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON

DROP-IN PROGRAM

Age Recommended: 0-5 Years
Non-Member Fee: $5.00

Circle Time, Story Time, and playing in the gym with toys and games.
•Please call prior to confirm they are running the program.

905-303-1821

*2 For 1 Admission (Vaughan)
Legoland Discovery Centre
Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan ON

Buy 1 Adult, and get 1 free Child’s Admission

• Print your Entertain Kids Coupon: http://entertainkidsonadime.com/coupons

https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/toronto/

*Family Day Fun (Woodbridge) Kortright Centre for Conservation 9550 Pine Valley Drive

Woodbridge, ON

Admission is FREE for ages 15 and under.

FREE for Ages 15 and under

http://www.kortright.org/whats-on/special-events.dot

*Kidapalooza Family Festival (Markham) Markham Fair Grounds 10801 McCowan Road

Markham, ON

FREE PARKING ON-SITE

Get 45% OFF your tickets!

CODE: ONADIME

Expires: February 11, 2017

http://kidapalooza.ca

*Family Fun Fest (North York) Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road Studio 3

Toronto, ON

45% OFF Your Ticket Purchase for February 18th & 19th
CODE: dime45

Deal Expires on: Friday, February 17, 2017

http://www.familydayfest.com

*Toronto Kids Fest (Mississauga) International Centre 6900 Airport Road

Mississauga, ON

2017 marks Kids-Fest Toronto’s 8th year of offering families a great outing for Family Day weekend.

45% OFF Your Ticket Purchase for February 18th & 19th
CODE: dime45

Deal Expires on: Friday, February 17, 2017

http://www.kidsfestto.com

**MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017**

*Family Day Fun (Woodbridge) Kortright Centre for Conservation 9550 Pine Valley Drive Woodbridge, ONGet outdoors and spend a fun filled day with your family at Kortright! Follow a nature hike, try out snowshoeing and kick-sledding, create nature art, and enjoy self-guided family-friendly games and activities. You can also sit by the campfire and enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate. Activities are included with the price of general admission.

Admission is FREE for ages 15 and under.FREE for Ages 15 and underhttp://www.kortright.org/whats-on/special-events.dot*Arctic Adventure (Aurora)

10am-4pm Town Park Mosley and Wells Streets Aurora, ONJoin family, friends and neighbours at Aurora’s Arctic Adventure event. Food vendors will be on-site with a variety of delicious options such as french fries, sweet treats, hamburgers, hot dogs, hot chocolate and coffee. Nominal fee applies.Choose from a host of family activities, including: -Professional Ice Carving -Outdoor Winter Games -Outdoor Skating (helmets strongly recommended) -Snow tubing, snow shoeing -Live Entertainment -Arctic Golf, bouncy castle and Body Zorbs

Please note: All activities are weather-permitting.

http://www.aurora.ca/Thingstodo/Pages/Special%20Events/Arctic-Adventure.aspx

*RBC, Family Skate Event (Nobleton) 12:30pm-2pm Dr. William Laceby Community Center and Arena 15 Old King Road

Nobleton, ON

RBC, Royal Bank Nobleton is sponsoring a free family skate event.

[email protected]

*Canadian Superheroes Film Festival (Aurora) 1pm-4pm Aurora Cultural Centre 22 Church Street

Aurora, ON

Join us this afternoon for a family-friendly viewing of some of your favourite Heritage Minutes from Historica Canada, up on our big screen. Test your knowledge with our trivia quiz! Family-friendly art projects round out the offerings. Drop in any time between 1 – 4 pm. Heritage Minutes and prizes kindly provided by Historica Canada.

This event is offered to the community at no charge.

http://auroraculturalcentre.ca/events/?eid=1270

*Family Day Winterfest (Nobleton) 11am-3pm Cold Creek Conservation Area 14125 11th Concession

Nobleton, ON

Slide on in for an exciting winter adventure and discover all that Cold Creek offers. Enjoy a delicious hot chilli and fresh bread and take part in a variety of fun activities. $10/car which inclues cross country ski and snowshoe rental, as well as chilli.

http://king.ca/LivingInKing/ParksRecreationCulture/RecreationServices/Pages/Special-Events.aspx

*Family Fun Day (Newmarket) 9am-4pm Magna Centre 800 Mulock Dr.

Newmarket, ON

Spend a fun and active day with your family and friends. Enjoy discounted admission fees for swimming, skating and gym activities.

http://www.newmarket.ca/events

*Creatures & Critters Family Fun Day (Sharon) 10:30am-2pm EG Sports Complex 1914B Mt Albert Rd.

Sharon, ON

Creatures & Critters Family Fun Day presented by the Town of EG.
Join us on Family Day for fun-filled activities for you and your family!

http://www.eastgwillimbury.ca/familyday

*Family Day Skate (Stouffville) 1:15pm-3:15pm Stouffville Clippers Sports Complex 120 Weldon Rd

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON

Come celebrate Family Day with Dr. Helena Jaczek, MPP, at her 10th Annual Family Day Skate. Bring your skates to the Stouffville Clippers Sports Complex in the Keith Acton 2 rink to enjoy a free skate with your friends and neighbours!

[email protected]

*Family Day Canvas Challenge (Unionville) 11am-4pm Varley Art Gallery of Markham 216 Main Street Unionville

Unionville, ON

Session 1 | 11AM – 1PM | Barcode: 292585
Session 2 | 2PM – 4PM | Barcode: 292586

$35/family of 4 | $5 per each additional person

Registration Required | Limited Spots Available Guided by an art educator, families will team up to experiment with a variety of materials to create their own mixed media canvases. Materials are generously sponsored by Above Ground Art Supplies.

https://econnect.markham.ca/Start/Start.asp

*Winterfest (Markham) 10am-4pm Markham Museum 9350 Markham Road

Markham, ON

Celebrate Family Day at the Museum! Learn to talk like an animal at our newest exhibition, Animal Gibberish. Take a walk outside the 25-acre grounds, exploring the magic of snow. Try snowshoeing or check out our Blacksmith Shop and Print Shop. There will be lots of activities, crafts for the kids, music, and great food! It’s sure to be a day you won’t forget.

Cost: $4 per person

http://www.markhammuseum.ca

*Kidapalooza Family Festival (Markham) Markham Fair Grounds 10801 McCowan Road

Markham, ON

FREE PARKING ON-SITE

Get 45% OFF your tickets!

CODE: ONADIME

Expires: February 11, 2017

http://kidapalooza.ca

*Family Fun Fest (North York) Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road Studio 3

Toronto, ON

http://www.familydayfest.com/

*HarbourKIDS: North (Toronto) (FREE) Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West

Toronto, ON

This Family Day we celebrate our northern winter landscape, its mighty expanse, ever changing terrain, and those that call the tundra home. Come down to the lake, have a skate and immerse yourself and your family in the intersection of nature, science and contemporary art. There will be art-making, performance and interactive activities designed to send our imaginations north with the whole family.

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/harbourkids/

*Family Day Workshop (Oakville)(FREE) 1pm-4pm Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens 1306 Lakeshore Road East

Oakville, ON

Enjoy an afternoon of making art and memories this Family Day at Oakville Galleries. For an insightful look into the colourful world of Etel Adnan, join us for a free exhibition tour and hands-on activity designed especially for you and your children. Try your hand at making your own leporello—an accordion-folded, panoramic booklet—and adorn it with words, poetry, colour washes, and other imagery. A parent or guardian must accompany children for the duration of their visit.
This program is free of charge. No pre-registration required.

http://www.oakvillegalleries.com/exhibitions/details/127/Etel-Adnan

*Family Day (Milton) 8am-8pm Town Facilities Various

Milton, ON

Take part in free skating and family activities/sports at the Milton Sports Centre, Milton Leisure Centre and Mattamy National Cycling Centre. Additional programs are running at regular admission rates.

www.milton.ca

*Braden’s Hot Chocolate Festival (Dundas) 11am-4pm Dundas Valley Conservation Area 650 Governor’s Road

Dundas, ON

Annual celebration of family fun, active living and the value of nature! Braden’s Hot Chocolate Festival features live entertainment, kids activities, outdoor winter fun and mapped trails to explore. More event details can be found at our website.

Cost- $10

http://www.hotchocolatefestival.ca

*Frosty Fest at Fifty Point (Wiona/Hamilton) 1pm-4pm Fifty Point Conservation Area 1479 Baseline Road,

Winona, ON

Join us at Fifty Point Conservation Area for an afternoon filled with outdoor fun for all ages! Lots of things to see and do, including: scenic wagon rides, ice fishing on the marina, skating on the pond, complimentary hot chocolate, warm up by the bonfire. Activities run from 1pm-4pm and entrance is just $10, which includes everyone in your vehicle.

www.conservationhamilton.ca/

*Family Day Skate (Burlington) (FREE) 11am-1pm Burlington Central Arena 519 Drury Lane

Burlington, ON

Join MPP Eleanor McMahon for a FREE Family Day Fun Skate at Burlington Central Arena.
Enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate! All are welcome.

http://www.eleanormcmahon.onmpp.ca

*WinterFest (Niagara Falls)(Free Admission) 11am-3pm Heartland Forest Nature Experiene 8215 Heartland Forest Road

Niagara Falls, ON

In celebration of Family Day, Heartland Forest offers a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to enjoy a great day outdoors. Hikes on the trails, campfires with spider dogs and bannock, outdoor and indoor learning stations, nature crafts, music and more to engage and delight the entire family! Special features include an owl specialist and an introduction to fairy gardens.
FREE ADMISSION – with lots of affordable family fun!

www.heartlandforest.org/event/winterfest/

*Family Fun (Niagara Falls)(FREE) 10pm-4pm Niagara Falls History Museum 5810 Ferry Street

Niagara Falls, ON

Celebrate Family Day @ the Museum for FREE! Sit back and enjoy a performance by JUNO-nominated Mike Ford as he explores Canadian history through song @ 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm, make a craft, complete a scavenger hunt and explore the history of our unique city!

http://niagarafallsmuseums.ca

*Family Festival (St. Catherines) 10am-4pm CALVARY CHURCH 89 SCOTT ST. ST. CATHARINES

ST. CATHARINES, ON

Come out and enjoy a family day event which consists of,bouncy castles,lasertag,games, Paw Patrol,music,obodience dog training,food, vendors and much, much more!!!

[email protected]

*Sunshine African Festival (Kitchener) 12pm-4pm Rotunda, Kitchener City Hall 200 king St West

Kitchener, ON

Celebrating Africa, community, culture and family through music, dance, great food and awesome hands-on activities guaranteed to keep you entertained! Bring your ice skates for outside, then join us inside for Sunshine!

www.bringonthesunshine.ca

*Family Day Public Skate (Kitchener) (FREE) 1:30pm-3:30pm Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Kiwanis Rink 400 East Ave

Kitchener, ON

Looking for something to do this Family Day? Save the date and lace up your skates! Please join us for our FREE Family Day Public Skate. Warm refreshments will be served.

Everyone Welcome!

*Family Day at Northside (Waterloo)(FREE) 1pm-4pm 1373 Lobsinger Line (near the St. Jacobs Market)

Waterloo, ON

Join us this year as we celebrate Family Day. We are planning a bunch of family-friendly activities including movies on the big screen, a scavenger hunt, bouncy castles, and lots more. And of course, lots of snacks and prizes too. There is something for everyone.

The event is free, and we are accepting donations for the Waterloo Region Foodbank.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1254066978020627

*Family Day Skate (Mississauga) (FREE) 1:30pm-3pm Port Credit Arena 40 Stavebank Road

Mississauga, ON

Join the Councillor for Ward 1, Jim Tovey for his annual Family Fun Free Skate on Family Day, February 20th. In addition to the skate, there will also be complimentary hot chocolate, cupcakes and face painting! Attendees can also peruse display booths by City departments and organizations.

The Compass Food bank will also be on site taking non-perishable food items for the local food bank.

**Please bring a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation for the Compass

*Toronto Kids Fest (Mississauga) International Centre 6900 Airport Road

Mississauga, ON

2017 marks Kids-Fest Toronto’s 8th year of offering families a great outing for Family Day weekend.

http://www.kidsfestto.com

*Family Fun Day (Brampton) 2pm-6pm Powerade Centre 7575 Kennedy Road S.

Brampton, ON

Come and celebrate Family Day by watching your Brampton Beast take on the Wheeling Nailers at the Powerade Centre on Monday, February 20th starting at 2 p.m. There will be special surprises and giveaways to make this game a great family outing.

Also, bring your skates and helmet to the game as you are invited to partake in a family post-game skate with the Brampton Beast following the matchup.

http://www.bramptonbeast.com

*Spirit Tree Family Day (Caledon) 11am-4pm Spirit Tree Estate Cidery 1137 Boston Mills Road

Caledon, ON

This award-winning festival is fun for the whole family! Bring your skates and sleds for lots of outdoor fun! Wagon rides to the pond and toboggan hill, make a noisemaker and join in the procession, get your face painted and roast marshmallows on the bonfire.

Help us promote a good apple crop with the Orange Peel Morris Dancers.

Orchard processions at 12:00, 1:00 and 2pm. $5 per person / $20 per carload donation to Bethell Hospice and Bethell Hospice Foundation

Lear more about Wassailing on our website!

http://www.spirittreecider.com/about/whats-a-spirit-tree/

*Winterfest (Ajax) 11am-4pm Audley Recreation Centre 1955 Audley Road North

Ajax, ON

When it comes to celebrating the season, the town does it true-North style! Last month, Audley Recreation Centre (ARC) hosts Winterfest – a full day of activities that go hand-in-hand with Mother Nature’s cast of coldness. From ice sculptures and skating to roasted marshmallows, there will be smiles all around.

*Family Day (Oshawa) 9am-4pm Canadian Automotive Museum 99 Simcoe St. South

Oshawa, ON

The Canadian Automotive Museum will extended its hours during Family Day to accommodate our visitors. The CAM is a perfect place for families with young children to spend the day. Crafts, activities, and guided tours will be available through the day and are included with admission.

http://www.canadianautomotivemuseum.com

*Skate with Celina Day (Whitby) 1:15pm-3:15pm Iroquois Sports Centre 500 Victoria Street West

Whitby, ON

Celina Caesar-Chavannes, your Member of Parliament for Whitby, invites you and your family to join her for an afternoon of Skating at Iroquois Park. A free event, all are welcome to attend. Participants must bring their own skates!

[email protected]

*Family Day Skate (Keswick)(FREE) 11am-1pm Georgina Ice Palace 90 Wexford Road

Keswick, ON

Family Day FREE skate – courtesy of Keswick Dental Centre.

http://www.keswickdentalcentre.ca

*Family Day (Simcoe) 10am-4pm Simcoe County Museum 1151 Highway 26

Minesing, ON

Family Day at Simcoe County Museum. Head to the Museum’s for their Family Day Extravaganza. Activities include snowshoeing and tobogganing. Event Time: 10am – 4:00pm

Admission: Adults – $6.00; Student/Senior – $5; Child – $4; Preschooler – Free

http://museum.simcoe.ca/programs/calendar

*Family Day Skate (Simcoe)(FREE) 1pm-3pm Oro-Medonte Community Arena ON-11, ORO, ON L0L 2X0 – located at the corner of HWY 11 South and Line 4 North

Oro-Medonte, ON

MP Alex Nuttall and MPP Patrick Brown are hosting a FREE Family Day Skate. The arena is located at the corner of Highway 11 South and Line 4 North. Complimentary hot chocolate will be available for all in attendance and all ages are welcome. Hope to see everyone out on the rink!

*Family Day Public Skate (Barrie) 1pm-3pm HOLLY COMMUNITY CENTRE 171 MAPELETON AVENUE

Barrie, ON

Come out and join everyone at a FREE PUBLIC SKATE on Family Day, hosted by Ann Hoggarth, Barrie’s Member of Provincial Parliament.
Ann is looking forward to meeting you and sharing a hot chocolate as we all relax and enjoy a traditional winter family outing. See you there!

[email protected]

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