FEBRUARY FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (February 20 – February 22, 2015) | Entertain Kids on a Dime
Gong Hey Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year Everyone! I am burnt out from a week’s worth of events. Thank you to everyone who came out for the Family Day in honor of Sarah’s Drive For Hope. We were able to raise close to $2,000 towards a wonderful cause. I also held two VarageSale Ladies Events. They were very fun. There are some really cool stuff on VarageSale. New and Used. I started using the AP and it is way less intrusive then Craigslist and Kijiji.
Have a great weekend with your families and stay warm!
**FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2015**
*KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE) 9:30am-11:30am Kidz360 Active Learning Centre 3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
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.
http://kidz360.ca/
*The Outdoor Adventure Show (Mississauga) 11am-8pm International Centre 6900 Airport Rd
Mississauga, ON
Our Camping Showcase offers a one-stop-shop for all your camping needs and our Adventure Travel Pavilion will bring together representatives from destinations in all corners of the globe and they will be ready to assist you in booking your next great escape. Combine that with pre-season deals on the newest outdoor gear and thrilling adventure travel presentations and it’s an exciting event you don’t want to miss. See it, Live it, Do it at the Outdoor Adventure Show!
A family and kid-friendly fun-filled journey to explore the world of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, paddle safety, obstacle courses, ziplining, tobogganing, kids crafts, sailing, bird watching, and cycling.
Admission Adult: $14 Youths 12 – 17: $12 Seniors 60+: $12 Weekend Pass: $18
Children 11 & under are free
**SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2015**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA) 11am
Various Locations
It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Admission: $2.99 including tax
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggietales Movie Directed by: Mike Nawrocki Starring: Tim Hodge, Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer Plot: Vegetable friends Elliot, Sedgewick and George are busboys at Pirate Times Dinner Theater. They would like to be stars of the show, but their character flaws keep them from being in the limelight. The pals get a chance at heroism when they are tossed back to the 17th century to aid in the fight against a tyrant.
Admission (taxes included): General: $2.99
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/familyfavourites
*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario) 10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! 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!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 1:30pm – 3:30pm JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program. Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
*Indoor Farmers Market (Aurora) 10am-2pm Aurora Cultural Centre 22 Church St.
Aurora, ON
All are welcome to the indoor Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair featuring Farmers, Food Vendors and Artisans. Live entertainment and free face-painting too!
*Cupcake Party (Newmarket) 11am-2pm Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre 16586 Woodbine Ave.
Newmarket, ON
The Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre is gearing up for their National Cupcake Day Party! At the party, you can enjoy a delicious treat while meeting some of our front line staff, and visiting animals up for adoption!
It’s going to be a scrumptious event with irresistible treats that will help raise awareness and urgently- needed funds to support animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected or no longer wanted.
http://www.nationalcupcakeday.ca
*Chinese New Year Celebrations (Markham) 1pm-6pm Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
All are welcome to an afternoon of lion dance, live music, martial arts, Chinese dance performances and new year’s celebration food. In addition to the show, there will be crafts and games for children and a variety of familiar Asian brand names operating booths. Following the celebrations, there will be a family skate at the Markham Civic Centre skating rink following the performances.
*Chinese New Year Story Time and Craft (Toronto) 10:30am-11:15am Fort York Library 190 Fort York Boulevard
Toronto, ON
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes to celebrate the Year of the Sheep. And make a decoration to take home!
Drop in. For kids 0-5 years and their caregivers.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Nr=p_cat_branch_name:Fort%20York
*Zodiac Signs Face Painting and Story Time (Toronto) 1pm-2pm Lillian H. Smith Library 239 College Street
Toronto, ON
What’s your Chinese Zodiac Sign? Why not have it painted on your face for an hour or two? Listen to a special Chinese New Year story time while you wait! For children 2-12 years of age.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Register in person, or by calling 416-393-7746.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Nr=p_cat_branch_name:Lillian%20H.%20Smith
*Chinese New Year Celebration (Toronto) 2pm-4pm Lillian H. Smith Library 239 College Street
Toronto, ON
Come to the Lillian H. Smith Library to celebrate the Year of the Sheep! Enjoy a Lion Dance, Kung Fu demonstration, Chinese instrumental music, and dance performances (registration required).
Free Chinese New Year scrolls! Everyone welcome!
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Nr=p_cat_branch_name:Lillian%20H.%20Smith
*Frozen Movie plus Sing-a-Long (Toronto) 2pm-4pm Don Mills Auditorium Library 888 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, ON
Join Elsa and Kristoff for this special screening of FROZEN and sing along with all your favourite songs!
Drop in. No registration required.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Nr=p_cat_branch_name:Don%20Mills
*Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebration (Toronto)(FREE) 12pm-5pm Toronto Chinatown Centre 222 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON
The Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement Area (Chinatown BIA) would like to invite you and your family to celebrate Chinese New Year at our annual event!
This year we will be celebrating the Year of the Sheep with traditional Chinese performances from lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, Chinese dance and Chinese opera, and more.
We will also be joined by the Toronto Zoo and their official Panda Mascot! This year will also introduce some new distinctions, such as the Wheel of Fortune game organized by Dim Sum City, prizes from Toronto Zoo, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Qigong, etc. and booths offering traditional activities for both children and adults. Bring your friends and family and celebrate!
Website http://www.chinatownbia.com
*Bloor-Yorkville Icefest (Toronto)(FREE) 12pm Village of Yorkville Park 115 Cumberland Street
Toronto, ON
Celebrate winter in the heart of the city at Bloor-Yorkville’s 10th Annual Icefest! Taking place on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2015, Toronto’s premier cultural district will transform into a showcase of incredible ice sculptures and live ice-carving demonstrations for the entire family to enjoy. Over the years, this highly anticipated free winter event has featured unique ice sculpture themes including “Heat Wave”, “Enchanted Garden” and “Winter Wilderness”.
To mark Icefest’s landmark 10th anniversary year, Bloor-Yorkville will be bringing the past back to life in ice with “Frozen in Time” – an ancient Egyptian showcase of striking ice carvings including a 3D pyramid, plus depictions of ancient Egyptian gods and pharaohs including Anubis, Iris and King Tut. There will also be a giant interactive ice carving of a sitting camel where visitors will be able to get their photos taken as a keepsake.
As February is Heart Month, Bloor-Yorkville will be fundraising with participating partners and sponsors in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For a $2 charitable donation, “Kiddie Ice Cubes” will be distributed each day at 2 pm in the Village of Yorkville Park with a collectible toy inside. Patrons will also be able to sample tasty Maple Syrup Taffy from 1 pm 4 pm each day on Cumberland Street for a $2 donation.
Through IceFest, Bloor-Yorkville has raised over $54,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Website http://www.bloor-yorkville.com/icefest
*Family Dance Party (Toronto) 2:30pm-5:30pm Dovercourt House 805 Dovercourt Rd, 3rd floor
Toronto, ON
Featuring live children’s music by Toronto folk band The Most Loyal and friends with dance music by DJ Twyla. Food and beverage will be available as well as a host of fun activities for kids of all ages!
Come party down with your kids for a great daycare and a great vision!
Raffle and crafts and games and prizes!
Lets break up the monotony of winter by getting sweaty and having fun.
$10 online and $12 at the door; kids are free!
Sponsor Dandelion Daycare coop
Website http://dandelioncoop.ca/
*The Outdoor Adventure Show (Mississauga) 10am-6pm International Centre 6900 Airport Rd
Mississauga, ON
Our Camping Showcase offers a one-stop-shop for all your camping needs and our Adventure Travel Pavilion will bring together representatives from destinations in all corners of the globe and they will be ready to assist you in booking your next great escape. Combine that with pre-season deals on the newest outdoor gear and thrilling adventure travel presentations and it’s an exciting event you don’t want to miss. See it, Live it, Do it at the Outdoor Adventure Show!
A family and kid-friendly fun-filled journey to explore the world of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, paddle safety, obstacle courses, ziplining, tobogganing, kids crafts, sailing, bird watching, and cycling.
Admission Adult: $14 Youths 12 – 17: $12 Seniors 60+: $12 Weekend Pass: $18
Children 11 & under are free
*Pre-Teen Video Dance Party (Bolton) 7pm-10pm Bolton Event Hall (Old Legion)
50 Ann Street
Join us for our Monthly Video Dance Party for Pre-teens ages 8-14 at the Simcoe Recreation Centre! Admission is $10 and the dance runs from 7-10pm. Tickets are available online anytime or at the door starting at 5pm the day of the dance.
Dances run every month from September to June. These are monthly fundraisers for Bolton Sports Clubs and Service Clubs and are chaperoned by parents/adults.
An incredible light show, huge screens, contests and giveaways are all part of the show! There is also a snack bar on-site. Content is edited for the intended audience.
For Parent info, Dance rules and more information please visit:
www.videodanceparty.ca
*Family Day Skating @ Innisfil Public Library (Cookstown) 10am-2pm Innisfil Public Library – Cookstown Branch 20 Church Street
Cookstown, ON
Get your skates ready – Cookstown Family Day Skating is scheduled for Sat. February 21st from 10:00am – 2:00pm. There will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate available. There is no registration required for this free all-ages event.
http://www.innisfillibrary.ca/family-day-skating
**SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2015**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 9:15am-10:45am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program. Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*YMCA 2015 Lunar New Year Festival (Markham) (Free Admission) 11am-4pm Markham YMCA Blvd – Rudy Bratty Centre 101 YMCA Blvd (Hwy 7 and Kennedy)
Markham, ON
Free Admission for everyone! Free Food Sampling Lion Dance! God of Fortune! Line Dancing! Children’s activities! Shopping Market! and much much more!
Fun for the whole Family!
905-513-0884
*CCAA Celebrates Year of the Sheep (Scarborough)(FREE) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive
Scarborough, ON
Join us at the Scarborough Civic Centre (just around the corner from STC) as we bring out the little lambs to welcome 2015!
12:00-2:00pm ACTIVITY BOOTHS Free Lucky Scrolls by the Chinese Calligraphy Association of Canada Children’s Colouring Contest Chinese New Year Arts & Crafts Fun Activities & Games
Photos with God of Fortune!
2:00-4:00pm CHINESE NEW YEAR VARIETY SHOW Lion Dance Chinese Classical & Folk Dances Chinese Zither, Piano, & Dance Collaboration Chinese New Year Singing Performances Lucky Red Pockets from God of Fortune
Lucky Draw and Prizes to give away!
FREE!!
This event is supported by the City of Toronto.
chineseculturalarts.org
416.904.6467
*OUR KIDS Toronto Camp Expo (Toronto)(FREE) 12pm-4pm Roy Thomson Hall 60 Simcoe Street
Toronto, ON
Explore the best camp and kids program offerings throughout the GTA, Ontario and beyond all in one place, on one day at the OUR KIDS Camp Expo.
Planning your child’s March Break and Summer has never be easier. Meet with the very best day and overnight camps and programs, speak with staff and experience a little bit of camp fun on February 22, 2015.
•Meet with camps and programs for every age and every interest: sports, arts, technology, adventure, special needs… •Fun activities, animal shows and games for kids and teens •Lots of prizes to be won plus $2,500 in camp scholarships
•Free copy of the 2015 OUR KIDS Camp Guide featuring 200+ programs to choose from ($19.95 value)
Get your FREE family admission tickets today at www.ourkids.net/campexpo
*MPP Charles Sousa Family Skate (Mississauga)(FREE) 1:45pm to 3:15pm Clarkson Community Centre 2475 Truscott Drive
Mississauga, ON
Please join us at our annual family skate! All are welcome and it is free to attend.
http://charlessousa.onmpp.ca/
*The Outdoor Adventure Show (Mississauga) 10am-5pm International Centre 6900 Airport Rd
Mississauga, ON
Our Camping Showcase offers a one-stop-shop for all your camping needs and our Adventure Travel Pavilion will bring together representatives from destinations in all corners of the globe and they will be ready to assist you in booking your next great escape. Combine that with pre-season deals on the newest outdoor gear and thrilling adventure travel presentations and it’s an exciting event you don’t want to miss. See it, Live it, Do it at the Outdoor Adventure Show!
A family and kid-friendly fun-filled journey to explore the world of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, paddle safety, obstacle courses, ziplining, tobogganing, kids crafts, sailing, bird watching, and cycling.
Admission Adult: $14 Youths 12 – 17: $12 Seniors 60+: $12 Weekend Pass: $18
Children 11 & under are free
*Creation Station Sundays (Bolton)(FREE) 1pm-3pm Albion Bolton Library 150 Queen Street South
Bolton, ON
Sundays are the perfect day to build, create, read and discover. This program presents all builders and creators with a challenge: build the tallest Lego structure or longest bridge. We supply the materials, you are the inspiration! FREE drop in program, fun for the whole family. Please note: some materials used will remain the property of CPL while others may be taken home. Directions will be provided weekly.
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