January | 2016 | Entertain Kids on a Dime

KIDAPALOOZA FAMILY DAY EVENT DEAL!

Brought to you by ENTERTAIN KIDS & PEACHY BUY!

KIDAPALOOZA takes place Saturday February 13, Sunday February 14, and Monday February 15, 2016 indoors at the Markham Fairgrounds!

(Please Click On the link underneath each DEAL to purchase the one you want)

* DEAL ONE: $38 for Family Admission for Two Kids and Two Adults to Kidapalooza, Includes a $4 Food Voucher (Regular Price: $70)
http://www.peachybuy.com/labels

* DEAL TWO: $19 for Admission for One Child and One Adult to Kidapalooza (Regular Price $33)
http://www.peachybuy.com/school

ABOUT KIDAPALOOZA

Kidapalooza is an INDOOR Family Festival taking place at the Markham Fair Grounds on Family Day Weekend, February 13th – 15th, 2016. Featuring over 35,000 square feet of activity stations, play zones, interactive inflatables, a performance stage, dance parties, and 30+ 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.

http://www.kidapalooza.ca/

FREE SWIMMING LESSONS CONTEST

I am excited to announce that SWIM TIME is giving away a FREE week of INTENSIVE SWIM LESSONS during the March Break! That is 5 FREE Lessons!

Here is the information below:

TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAW (You will need Facebook)

1) LIKE The SWIM TIME Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/swimtime123/

2) Join My Facebook Group
(If you are not in my Facebook group, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entertainkidsonadime/)

3) Once you have completed steps 1-& 2, you will write “SWIM TIME” into the comment thread of my “Official” Contest post from my Facebook Group wall.

The post is Pinned to the top of my page (on a mobile phone you must click on “Pinned Post” to view this).

(YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL STEPS ABOVE TO BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST)

THE PRIZE:
The winner will receive 1 FREE week of 5 Intensive Swim lessons during the March Break (March 14- March 18) at The Thornhill or Woodbridge Location.

Contest Details: The contest closes on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 8pm. The winner will be announced Tuesday, February 2, 2016. The prize winner will be contacted through Facebook.

*You must live in the Province of Ontario, Canada to enter.

MORE ABOUT SWIM TIME

SWIM TIME is offering a March break intensive lessons at their Woodbridge and Thornhill locations.
The week of classes runs from March 14- March 18, 2016. The week covers five 45 minute lessons.

For More Information, give them at a Call.
Woodbridge 905-856-9595
Thornhill 905-707-9495

www.swim-time.com

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all having a great week! Before you scroll down to the events, make sure you check out all of the deals, events, and contests that are currently happening on Entertain Kids On A Dime!

Enjoy …

PEACHY BUY & ENTERTAIN KIDS are TEAMING UP to bring all of you the best deals on Family Fun!

BIRTHDAY PARTY DEAL (ENDS THIS SATURDAY)

Peachy Buy & Entertain Kids BIRTHDAY PARTY DEAL at Explore Center Indoor Playground in Richmond Hill.

• $99 for a Week Night BIRTHDAY PARTY (for 10 Kids)
• You can purchase THIS deal, and an extra $100 to pay directly to the venue to make it a Weekend BIRTHDAY PARTY (for 10 Kids)

More kids can be added for an extra cost.

• Read the link for details!

http://www.peachybuy.com/mom

FAMILY DAY EVENT DEAL (ENDS THIS SUNDAY)

KIDAPALOOZA FAMILY DAY EVENT DEAL!
Brought to you by ENTERTAIN KIDS & PEACHY BUY!

KIDAPALOOZA takes place Saturday February 13, Sunday February 14, and Monday February 15 – indoors at the Markham Fairgrounds!

(Please Click On the link underneath each DEAL to purchase the one you want)

* DEAL ONE: $38 for Family Admission for Two Kids and Two Adults to Kidapalooza, Includes a $4 Food Voucher (Regular Price: $70)
http://www.peachybuy.com/labels

* DEAL TWO: $19 for Admission for One Child and One Adult to Kidapalooza (Regular Price $33)
http://www.peachybuy.com/school

MOMMY AM I PRETTY CONTEST WINNER!

Congratulations to Jen Bennett on winning the “MOMMY AM I PRETTY?” book and t-shirt! I hope you enjoy it!

LUV LOCKITS VALENTINE’S DAY CONTEST

Find out how you can win one adult and one child locket for Valentine’s Day!

http://entertainkidsonadime.com/2016/01/26/luv-lockits-valentines-day-contest/

Entertain Kids: Family Valentine’s Day Party is happening on the SUNDAY of Family Day Weekend! On Actual Valentine’s Day (Sunday, February 14, 2016).

We did our research to find the best priced location to get a quality, “all you can eat” style meal and we found it! (Every place we called was asking $50 per person before tax and tip)!

PIE Wood Fired Pizza Joint Woodbridge has delicious food and we are offering a full meal: * Salty Balls (deep fried dough) * Cured Meat * Caesar Salad & Pie Salad * Mac & Cheese * Chicken Wings * Different Kinds of Pizza

* Drinks & Dessert!

(The Restaurant can accommodate vegetarians, NUT-FREE, gluten free, and egg free meals)

* Included is crafts, entertainment, and of course loot bags!

(EARLY BIRD COST UNTIL FEBRUARY 1st)
COST: Child: $22 (taxes and tip included) Adult: $30 (taxes and tip included)

Payment is by Cash or E-transfer (so we can save everyone the Event Brite processing fees)!

*To BUY YOUR TICKETS, Please email me at: [email protected] or HERE

**FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016**

*Fun Zone (Vaughan) 9:30am-11:30am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)

Vaughan, ON

DROP-IN PROGRAM On Fridays, we highlight Shabbat by signing songs and eating challah together.

Parents, Grandparents, and/or Caregivers are welcome with children!

Age Recommended: 0-4 Years

Member Value Fee: $2.00
Non-Member Fee: $4.00

Certified ECE teacher Take home crafts Circle & story time

Fridays, Challah is served

•Please check the schedule before attending this event.

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Fun-zone.asp

*Youth Dance,KIDS grade 5-8 (Scarborough) 7pm-9pm Planet Fun 24 Lebovic Ave.

Toronto, ON

The Ultimate Youth Dance Event! Friday January 29th from 5-7pm. This is THE place to be on a Friday Night for KIDS grade 5 through 8! A safe place to enjoy their favorite music performed by a live DJ. Dance the night way and have fun with their friends! Tickets are $10 before the dance, $15 at the door. Youth Dances will be held the last Friday of every Month at Planet Fun. Get your tickets by calling 416-750-7529 or email [email protected]

http://planetfun.ca/

*DJ Skating Night (Toronto) (FREE) 7pm-9pm CF Shops at Don Mills 1090 Don Mills Road

Toronto, ON

Lace up your skates and take a twirl on CF Shops at Don Mills’ very own skating oval. Bring your friends and family out for some fun in the fresh air…all for FREE!

Join CF Shops at Don Mills’ resident DJ as he spins your favourite tunes while you skate. Friday Nights, 7 – 9pm
Forgot your skates? We’ve got you covered with skate and helmet rentals and skate sharpening. Visit our Skate Shack next to the skating oval for assistance.

*All events are weather dependent and are subject to change.

http://www.cfshops.com/shops-at-don-mills/news-events/events/skating-at-shops—opening-this-week-.html

*PD Day Family Fun (Kitchener) 9:30am-5pm Waterloo Region Museum 10 Huron Road

Kitchener, ON

Hey hockey players – bring your sticks, or just yourself and join us for a fun PD Day.

There will be a special guest available to teach some hockey skills outdoors on the patio from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Fun hockey themed crafts, an Ice Making 101 presentation and a hands-on experiment takes place indoors.

Don’t miss out on all the fun! Outdoor activities are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.
Included with regular admission.

http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=503&type=0&calendar=1

* Wiarton WIllie Festival (Wiarton) 402 William Street, Suite 2

Wiarton, ON

The Wiarton Willie Festival is a 3 day festival with live concerts, winter sports, ice carvings, Winter games and More.

http://www.visitwiarton.ca/profile/wiarton-willie-festival/959/

**SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016**

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

Various Locations

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

Movie: Pixels

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

*New Year’s Family Skate (Newmarket) 5:45pm-7:45pm Magna Centre – Honda Rink 800 Mulock Drive

Newmarket, ON

Happy 2016! Grab your skates, your friends and family, and please join Kyle Peterson, MP for Newmarket-Aurora for a New Year’s Family Skate! What better way to work off the holiday treats. Free skating and hot chocolate, and a chance to say hello to our Member of Parliament!

[email protected]

*January Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.

Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!

Admission is Pay What You Can.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Port Union Winterfest (Toronto) 11pm-3pm Port Union Community Centre 5450 Lawrence Ave E

Toronto, ON

Port Union Winterfest is a Annual FREE Community event that offers, Live entertainment, Games for the kids,Jumping castles,Ball Hockey Tournament ( grade 5-8) Muttshow,Curling,community displays, Busker,snowshoeing and a paid BBQ and Beavertails. * activities subject to change with out notice*

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*Winter Carnival (Acton)

The Acton Winter Carnival takes place on the last Weekend in January 30, 31, 2016.

Join in for a Community Dance, pancake breakfast, tractor & wagon rides, ice skating, outdoor curling, ice sculpting, bingo Chili Cook Off & lots more…

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*Woodworking Show (Niagara Falls) 10am-5pm Niagara Falls Home Depot 7190 Morrison St

Niagara Falls, ON

Woodworking Seminars 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00 All Day Demonstrations Niagara Woodcarvers Association Niagara Woodworking Club Golden Horseshoe Wood Turners Guild Marquetry Society of Canada Ontario Antique Tools Factory Representatives Kid’s Workshop Great Deals!!!

Free Admission

http://niagarawoodshow.info

*Neville-Lake Family Memorial Concert (Brampton) 4:30pm-5:30pm North Bramalea United Church 363 Howden Blvd

Brampton, ON

Maple Leaf Music Together is remembering and celebrating the lives of Daniel, Harrison and Milagros Neville-Lake with an interactive and joyous family concert that the whole community is invited to attend. Our concert will be led by international musician and recording artist, Gerry Dignan, featured as “Uncle Gerry” on all 9 CD’s of the Music Together Collections. Each of the Neville-Lake children loved music and making music in our Music Together classes with their parents Edward and Jennifer — they loved listening to and singing along with Uncle Gerry on the CD’s together as a family. The children were great fun and are deeply and dearly missed — this concert is an expression of our love for them and their family. We have renamed our scholarship fund in honour of our sweet and feisty friend, Milagros(Milly) Neville-Lake, who participated in our music classes since she was an infant, and was enrolled in our fall classes at the time of her tragic and untimely death. “Milly’s Miracle Fund” will be used to provide tuition scholarships to our classes for families in financial need, and those with children with special needs like her older brother Harrison — who originally came to our classes as part of his therapy as a toddler. All proceeds from the Memorial Concert will go towards Milly’s Miracle Fund. Cost to attend is $10/adult $5/children under 18.

Cost: *Adult Ticket: $10

*Child Ticket: $5

[email protected]

*Breakfast and a Book (Bolton) 10:30am to 11:15am CPL – Albion Bolton Branch 150 Queen St. South

Bolton, ON

All story times are free with advance registration and are 45 minutes in length.

Adult accompaniment is required.

Breakfast and a Book: Stay in your jammies and join us for a breakfast snack and a story. Allergy Alert.

Ages: birth to 5 years.

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*Kung Fu Panda Party (Oshawa) 2:30pm-3:30pm McLaughlin Library 65 Bagot Street

Oshawa, ON

Let’s celebrate the release of the new movie by trying out your Kung Fu skills! Throw ninja stars, kick bean bag and join in other active Kung Fu games. Can you keep up with Po and the Furious Five? Ages 6-9.
Register Child Only!

http://bit.ly/1Opgmb7

* Wiarton WIllie Festival (Wiarton) 402 William Street, Suite 2

Wiarton, ON

The Wiarton Willie Festival is a 3 day festival with live concerts, winter sports, ice carvings, Winter games and More.

http://www.visitwiarton.ca/profile/wiarton-willie-festival/959/

**SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016**

*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 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

PLEASE CALL and confirm the MORNING hours and what time they are running…

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym.asp

*January Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.

Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!

Admission is Pay What You Can.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Winter Carnival (Acton)

The Acton Winter Carnival takes place on the last Weekend in January 30, 31, 2016.

Join in for a Community Dance, pancake breakfast, tractor & wagon rides, ice skating, outdoor curling, ice sculpting, bingo Chili Cook Off & lots more…

Home page

*PAWs to Read® (Brampton) 10:15am-11:15am Brampton Library Gore Meadows Branch 10150 The Gore Road

Brampton, ON

To become a confident reader, sometimes all you need is a good listener! Come and meet our furry friends who love listening to children read. This program is offered in partnership with Therapeutic Paws of Canada™ and is open to children in grades 1-6. Registration through the City of Brampton is required

http://bramptonlibrary.ca

*Family Literacy Day at PAMA (Brampton) 2pm-4pm Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) 9 Wellington Street East

Brampton, ON

Free with admission, pre-registration is required Discover storytelling traditions, folklore and our family stories. Explore the new exhibition From the Heart of Turtle Island, listen to some Aboriginal storytelling and participate in some fun family activities!

Admission Fees: Adults $5, Students and Seniors $4, and Families (2 adults and up to 5 kids) $12

http://www.pama.peelregion.ca

*Space Wars Party (Ajax) 12pm-3pm Boston Pizza Ajax 8 Salem Rd. S.

Ajax, ON

Join us on Sunday January 31st for SPACE WARS! Wear your Star Wars gear and receive a FREE Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal). Movie on our 150″ TV. MEET CHEWY!! Receive your own lightsaber from our Master Balloon Twister. AND take part in a rescue mission, a scavenger hunt starting at 12pm. Travel through the Boston Pizza galaxy and rescue all your favourite heros. Reserve your spot today at (905)686-1908!

[email protected]

*Chinese New Year Celebration (Ajax) 10am-4pm Durham Chinese Canadian Culture Centre HMS room, Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax, ON

Ajax, ON

The event is designed to bring people who celebrate the Chinese New Year to the community centre to enjoy the traditional activities, children games, culture presentation and performances. The event is open to the public to celebrate the year of Monkey.

[email protected]

* Wiarton WIllie Festival (Wiarton) 402 William Street, Suite 2

Wiarton, ON

The Wiarton Willie Festival is a 3 day festival with live concerts, winter sports, ice carvings, Winter games and More.

http://www.visitwiarton.ca/profile/wiarton-willie-festival/959/

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR EVENT ON THE ENTERTAIN KIDS ON A DIME CALENDAR?

*Please note that your event must INCLUDE this to be CONSIDERED: *Admission is Free or Under $15 *The event must have kid’s activities or entertainment *The even must be held in the province of Ontario *Your event must have a website or Facebook Page with information

*You must send your event 1 WEEK BEFORE the date!

To Submit an Event, Click HERE!

LUV LOCKITS Valentine’s Day Give-away

Attention PARENTS!
Luv Lockits are giving away 1 ADULT LOCKET and 1 TWEEN/TEEN LOCKET! Perfect for your daughter or niece!
Here is the information below:

TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAW (You will need Facebook)

1) LIKE The LUV LOCKITS Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/luvlockits

2) Join My Facebook Group
(If you are not in my Facebook group, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entertainkidsonadime/)

3) Once you have completed steps 1-& 2, you will write “LUV LOCKITS” into the comment thread of my “Official” Contest post from my Facebook Group wall.

The post is Pinned to the top of my page (on a mobile phone you must click on “Pinned Post” to view this).

(YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL STEPS ABOVE TO BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST)

THE PRIZE:
The winner will receive 1 Stainless Steel Locket with 5 charms of your choice PLUS 1 Acrylic Locket with 5 charms of your choice.

Contest Details: The contest closes on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 8pm. The winner will be announced Saturday, January 30, 2016. The prize winner will be contacted through Facebook.

*You must live in the Province of Ontario, Canada to enter.

MORE ABOUT LUV LOCKITS

Luv Lockits is truly a labour of love. We believe that everyone has a story that is unique only to themselves. What better way to express it then by creating your very own personal Luv locket.

Choose one of our many beautiful stainless steel magnetic lockets, fill it with personal charms that tell your story, then pick a chain and wear it with LoveŠ.

“Luv it and lock it in your Locket”

They have an Adult Line and a Tween/Teenage Line.

For more information, go to: http://luvlockits.com/

Hi Everyone,

I just came back from a last minute trip to Jamaica. We chose Jamaica because the weather was sunny all week. I stayed at the Ibero Star Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay. The resort is an all-inclusive and the kid’s had a fantastic time. I barely saw them all day. The staff were so friendly and were amazing with Brooklyn and Bentley. My kids didn’t want to hang out with me. I had so much time on my hands that I bought a book and actually got to read on this trip. I haven’t done that since before I had kids! Now I am home and back to real life. Sigh …

The calendar is still quiet but it will pick up as we get into February!

Have a great weekend!

JUST DANCE CONTEST WINNERS

Congratulations these ladies below for winning a JUST DANCE 2016 Video Game for their families! *Joanne Azulay *Brandie Davies *Julie Cooper *Karen Leaman

*Linda Iwenofu

Thank you to the Jewish National Fund Toronto (JNF) for providing the prizes!

NEW CONTEST to WIN a Book and a T-shirt!

Enter HERE…

For those of you who are in “THE ENTERTAIN KIDS ON A DIME” FACEBOOK GROUP, don’t forget to ADD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS into the group!

I am always trying to grow the group which I hope will get us more deals for hotels and attractions!

Here is the Link to my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entertainkidsonadime

**FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016**

*Fun Zone (Vaughan) 9:30am-11:30am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)

Vaughan, ON

DROP-IN PROGRAM On Fridays, we highlight Shabbat by signing songs and eating challah together.

Parents, Grandparents, and/or Caregivers are welcome with children!

Age Recommended: 0-4 Years

Member Value Fee: $2.00
Non-Member Fee: $4.00

Certified ECE teacher Take home crafts Circle & story time

Fridays, Challah is served

•Please check the schedule before attending this event.

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Fun-zone.asp

*DJ Skating Night (Toronto) (FREE) 7pm-9pm CF Shops at Don Mills 1090 Don Mills Road

Toronto, ON

Lace up your skates and take a twirl on CF Shops at Don Mills’ very own skating oval. Bring your friends and family out for some fun in the fresh air…all for FREE!

*All events are weather dependent and are subject to change.

http://www.cfshops.com/shops-at-don-mills/news-events/events/skating-at-shops—opening-this-week-.html

*Afternoon at the Movies (Toronto) 2pm-4pm Jane/Dundas Library 620 Jane Street

Toronto, ON

Looking for something to do on your P.A. Day? Come and watch a fun movie at the library! We will be watching the “Minions” movie. Rated G. Please call 416-394-1014 for more information. Groups need to call ahead.

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT229538&R=EVT229538

*PA Day Movie (Ajax) 10:30am-12:30pm Ajax Public Library, Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South

Ajax, ON

Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2 (Rated PG)

After the movie, enjoy a slice of pizza courtesy of Boston Pizza Ajax.
Register online or by phone at 905-683-4000 x8830.

http://www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events

*Lisa and Lauren’s Family Skate (Whitby) (FREE) 1pm-3pm McKinney Arena 222 McKinney Drive

Whitby, ON

Join us on Friday January 22nd from 1-3pm at McKinney Arena for a FREE family skate. Free hot chocolate and door prizes!

http://www.facebook.com/events/1672212499687968/

**SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016**

* Shopkins Trade Event (All Over Ontario) 11am-1pm Toys R Us

Various locations in Ontario

Bring your Shopkins collection and trade your duplicates with other Shopkins fans! PLUS, free poster and colouring sheet giveaways! While quantities last.

Select stores and in-store only!

http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3373022

* Movie Screening (All Over Ontario) (FREE) Select Times Cinaplex Theatres

Various Locations In Ontario

Movie: Monkey Up

http://www.cineplex.com/Movie/monkey-up-a-family-favourites-free-screening

*Sweet Science (Markham) 10am-11:30am 9350 Markham Road

Markham, ON

Participants will have to solve a candy chromatography mystery, using their detective skills. Then, we’ll explore the world of sweet desserts, by making our own ice cream and learning about freezing!
Markham Museum’s Family Fun Science workshops specifically allow families to engage together in hands-on activities that explore science in the world around them. $18 for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults and children are $9 each to a maximum of 2 additional participants.

Ages : 4 and up
Pre-registration is required.

905-305-5970

*January Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.

Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!

Admission is Pay What You Can.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Ultimate Travel Show (Toronto) (Free Admission) Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Princes’ Boulevard

Toronto, ON

Discover cultures from around the world through our exciting exhibitors, seminars and entertainment from around the world. Toronto’s Ultimate Travel Show has everything you need to inspire you to plan your best vacation ever!

http://www.totravelshow.com

*Snow Graffiti Weekend (Kitchener) 11am-5pm Waterloo Region Museum 10 Huron Road

Kitchener, ON

Join us for barrels of winter fun. Dress to be indoors to play some winter themed games such as human snow blower, snowman bowling and many more or dress warm and meet us outside to make snow graffiti! This is your chance to get creative and make your own art work in the snow (out of door activities are weather dependent). There will also be seasonal crafts ongoing in the Grand Foyer. Join us in the Christie Theatre for a hands on presentation about snowflakes at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. You see them every winter but now see them in a whole new way.

Included with regular admission.

http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=501&type=0&calendar=1

*Skate with Superheroes (Niagara Falls) 11:15am-12:15pm Gale Centre 4171 4th Ave

Niagara Falls, ON

Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls kick off our Annual Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake event with a FREE skate with your favourite superheroes.

Event is open to the public and is free of charge. Donations will be accepted at the door to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls.

[email protected]

**SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016**

*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 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

PLEASE CALL and confirm the MORNING hours and what time they are running…

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym.asp

*New Year Gathering (Newmarket) 2pm-4pm Ray Twinney Recreation Complex Lounge 1 100 Eagle Street

Newmarket, ON

Councillor Christina Bisanz invites Ward 7 residents to the 2nd Annual New Years Gathering at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, an informal open house for friends and neighbours to meet and enjoy light refreshments. Family-friendly activities including free skating in the arena (from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.), face painting for the children, opportunities for local business networking, and special guests including the Newmarket Hurricanes! A great opportunity to welcome new residents to our community. Come and find out what’s happening in the Ward 7 neighbourhood!

*Family Fun Science Workshop: Sweet Science (Markham) 10am-11:30am Markham Museum 9350 Markham Road Markham, ON

Markham Museum’s Family Fun Science workshops specifically allow families to engage together in hands-on activities that explore science in the world around them. $18.00 for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults and children are$9.00 each to a maximum of 2 additional participants.

Ages : 4 and up

Pre-registration is required.

905-305-5970

*January Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.

Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!

Admission is Pay What You Can.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Ultimate Travel Show (Toronto) (Free Admission) Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Princes’ Boulevard

Toronto, ON

http://www.totravelshow.com

*Snow Graffiti Weekend (Kitchener) 11am-5pm Waterloo Region Museum 10 Huron Road

Kitchener, ON

Included with regular admission.

http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=501&type=0&calendar=1

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR EVENT ON THE ENTERTAIN KIDS ON A DIME CALENDAR?

*You must send your event 1 WEEK BEFORE the date!

To Submit an Event, Click HERE!

Margot Denomme the Children’s Book Author of “MOMMY, AM I PRETTY?” is giving away an autographed copy of her book and a kid’s t-shirt to one lucky CHILD

Here is the information below:

TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAW (You will need Facebook)

1) LIKE The MOMMY AM I PRETTY Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/Mommy-am-I-pretty-1404306216474611/?fref=photo

2) Join My Facebook Group
(If you are NOT in my Facebook group, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entertainkidsonadime/)

3) Once you have completed steps 1-& 2, you will write “I AM …” into the comment thread of my “Official” Contest post from my Facebook Group Wall.

The post is Pinned to the top of my page (on a mobile phone you must click on “Pinned Post” to view this).

(YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL STEPS ABOVE TO BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST)

THE PRIZE:
One lucky winner will receive a MOMMY AM I PRETTY BOOK” autographed by author Margot Denomme and an I AM… inspiring t-shirt.

Contest Details: The contest closes on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 8pm. The winner will be announced on Monday, January 25, 2016. The prize winner will be contacted through Facebook.

*You must live in the Province of Ontario to Enter.

THE BOOK

THE T-SHIRT

ABOUT THE BOOK
Mommy, Am I Pretty? by Margot L. Denommé, illustrated by Madison & Brooke Denommé-Warren

Once there was a girl named Molly who wondered what it meant to be pretty.
So she asked her mother.

August 2015 – Toronto, Canada
Young girls today are inundated daily with images that create unrealistic and often deceptive expectations of size and beauty. How does growing up in a culture obsessed with outward beauty effect this particularly impressionable and vulnerable demographic? This question amid concerns about raising her own two young daughters sparked the inspiration for her illustrated book, Mommy, Am I Pretty?

While walking home from school young Molly asks her mother what it means to be pretty. Molly’s mother guides her through her day at school, at home and in her community to uncover moments of kindness, generosity and confidence. Molly discovers that small gestures of compassion and friendship give us a loving heart and how trying our best at our favourite activity or sport makes us feel strong and beautiful on the inside. With this discovery she decides that being pretty on the inside is what matters most. Reading Mommy, Am I Pretty? with a child initiates a conversation on how being your best self, giving back to others, and being a thoughtful person is the true image of beauty and one that can’t be created through photo-shop.

The author’s own daughters, Madison and Brooke Denommé-Warren, created the whimsical and captivating illustrations that bring Molly’s day to life. Their hand-drawn and painted illustrations are the perfect complement to the simple verse, offering images of true beauty in the people and world around us from a young girl’s perspective.

MARGOT DENOMMÉ practices criminal law in Toronto, Ontario where she lives with her husband and two daughters. As a mother she is keenly aware of the negative effects media has on growing girls, and wrote this book to encourage dialogue between parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and young girls with a view to empower them that true beauty lies within each and every one of them. As a criminal lawyer, Margot has seen the devastating effects of low self-esteem in youth and the ever-increasing incidents of bullying. In 2014, Margot created The Celebrate You Tour to take her message to both schools and community groups to discuss the importance of developing ourselves from the inside-out by being confident, kind, strong, inclusive and unique.

The messages in Mommy, Am I Pretty have resonated with prominent Canadian groups and organizers including, The Pediatric Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery division of the Hospital for Sick Children and The Dove Self-Esteem Fund Real Beauty Campaign. Margot has also become involved with a number of organizations in the United States including Girl’s on the Run and PACE Center for Girls.

For more information please visit: www.mommyamiprettybook.com

Hello Everyone!

I have 1 Great Wolf Lodge Deal for Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
I highly recommend to BOOK OVER THE PHONE by calling 1-866-949-9653 and telling the agent your desired date and code. You can book Online, but if you make one search error, it will say it is sold out even if isn’t.

Please Note: I can NOT get any more rooms for the date listed below. If you want a date, book it RIGHT AWAY! They go very fast!

I hope you enjoy the hotel!

NEW GWL DEAL DATE

• Wednesday, February 10, 2016 (The following day is a PA Day) * CODE: 1602DIME
*20 family suites available at $186.99 plus tax

Again, please note that once these rooms are SOLD OUT, I can NOT get any more rooms for those dates. The next time I get dates, I will post them.

One other thing I must mention. This has never happened to me before with the rooms, but this is a standard rule with the Lodge. If you do NOT have 18 rooms booked, then the deal will not go through. Everyone will then have an opportunity to book at the regular rate or they will receive a full refund. This has never happened before with any of my bookings, but I feel I should notify you.

If you have READ EVERYTHING above, and still have a question you can contact me HERE…

HAVE A GREAT TIME!

I just signed up my two children for summer camp at Richmond Hill Country Club Day Camp. With the early bird registration deadline coming up, I thought I would share with you what a wonderful place it has been for my family.

My daughter Brooklyn is entering her 5th summer as at RHCC Day Camp in the Cheetah unit and my son Bentley is entering his 2nd summer in the Coyote. Brooklyn has been a camper there since she was 2.5 years old and in diapers, and hasn’t looked back since.

I myself know this Camp very well. I worked there as a counsellor when I was sixteen years old and both my younger siblings were campers there as well.

You might ask: “What do I love about this place?”
The Camp sits behind the Country Club on acres of land and is filled with trees and lush greenery. The campers swim twice daily – an instructional swim in the outdoor pool in the morning and a recreational swim in the afternoon in the indoor pool, when the sun is at its strongest. I love the indoor pool because the kids still get to swim if it is raining outside. I also love the fact that if it is raining or there is a heat wave outside, the kids can still enjoy their day comfortably with some indoor, air conditioned, locations.

The counsellors are enthusiastic and truly care about the kids. Both of my kids counsellors from last summer, still babysit my kids.
The camp encourages socialization and group integration. Both my kids made a lot of new friends at RHCC Day Camp, many who they remain in contact with over the winter months.

How does a typical day of Camp work?
You have an option to put your child in bussing or can drop them off yourself. The kids meet one of their counsellors at the top of the hill bring them down to their unit area. The youngest children in the Cubs, Bears and Grizzlies units are dropped off in a gated park at the top of the hill where they have a special drop off activity to participate in, such as music or dance,to help the campers start their day off with lots of fun.

To begin the camp day, all of the campers gather in the main field in front of the stage, where they participate in an energizer, practice the camp dance, celebrate birthdays and have daily announcements. For the rest of the day, the kids have a fun filled schedule of structured activities. They have lunch with their unit and sit on picnic benches in the large lunch tent. You have a choice of ordering your children a hot lunch (for an extra charge) or you can pack your own. Every Friday, all campers are given a hot dog lunch at no extra cost.

The indoor swim is a “free swim” where the kids can play and enjoy the pool with safe supervision. The outdoor swim is an “instructional swim” and the kids are put into groups based on their swim level and work toward their badges. Both swimming activities have life guards and staff monitoring at all times. Brooklyn and Bentley got their swim badges this summer which was a bonus.

When the day ends, the kids are escorted by their counsellors up the hill to the buses or to their parents.

So what are these kids doing each day at Camp?

Here are some of The CAMP ACTIVITIES they offer:
* LANDSPORTS
* ARCHERY
* DANCE
* MUSIC
* COOKING
* ARTS ‘N CRAFTS
* BEADING
* INDOOR SWIM (Free Swim)
* OUTDOOR SWIM (Instructional Swim)
* CHAMELEA (Science)
* WHIMZ (Small animals)
* ACTIVE KIDS ZONE (Crafts & Games)
* ROCK WALL
* EXPRESS YOURSELF (Yoga & Drama)
* MARTIAL ARTS
* IN THE MIX (Music Videos)

SPECIALTY SPORTS ACADEMY CAMPS:
There are specialized camps to put your kid’s in if they love a specific activity. RHCC Day Camp offers a GOLF ACADEMY, TENNIS ACADEMY, MARTIAL ARTS CAMP and a SPORTS CAMP.

* SPECIAL EVENTS:
Throughout the summer, The Camp has a theme day. Some of last year’s theme days included:

• SAFARI DAY

• PAN AM GAMES (Colour War)

• CARNIVAL

* DRESS UP DAYS:
Each week, the Camp has a dress up day for the kid’s to participate in. Some of last year’s dress up days included:

• SUPER HERO DAY

• MINION DAY

• PJ DAY

• WIZARD DAY

You will not regret enrolling your child in this Camp. If you would like to save a little, you can book your child for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL.

Early Bird Discount: Register BEFORE January 25, 2016 and receive a discount per family off your camps fees as follows:
Register for 8 weeks – receive $200 discount per family + pay only $125 for week 9
Register for 4 weeks – receive $150 discount per family + pay only $450 for week 9

For more information, go to: http://www.richmondhillcountryclub.com/summer-day-camp
Camp Office: 905-731-2800

The JNF (Jewish National Fund) Toronto are giving away 5 JUST DANCE 2016 VIDEO GAMES to 5 lucky families!

Here is the information below:

TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAW (You will need Facebook)

1) LIKE The JNF TORONTO Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/jnftoronto/

2) Join My Facebook Group
(If you are NOT in my Facebook group, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entertainkidsonadime/)

3) Once you have completed steps 1-& 2, you will write “STEP UP” into the comment thread of my “Official” Contest post from my Facebook Group Wall.

The post is Pinned to the top of my page (on a mobile phone you must click on “Pinned Post” to view this).

(YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL STEPS ABOVE TO BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST)

THE PRIZE:
Five lucky winners will each receive a JUST DANCE 2016 video game. You have a choice to receive your game from these three video game consoles: Xbox, Wiiu and Wii!

Contest Details: The contest closes on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 8pm. The winner will be announced Thursday, January 21, 2016. The prize winner will be contacted through Facebook.

*You must live in the Province of Ontario to Enter.

JNF is hosting an amazing fundraising event for elementary-aged children and their families called STEP UP. They are teaming up with the Magen Boys as they vibe, groove, dance and move for Israel. This year’s dance-a-thon will feature stars from the Next Step, The Magen Boys Dance Crew and DJ’s, Ace the Blue Jay, Prizes, Lunch, Snacks and tons more entertainment for the whole family! Proceeds from this year’s Step Up event will go towards building a park for over 2,000 families whose children lack appropriate outdoor play facilities.

* Please NOTE: Everyone is WELCOME!

Date: February 21st, 2016
Venue: The Warehouse Venue
Time: 1pm-4pm

Hi Everyone,

I will not have access to a desk top next week, but I didn’t want all of you to miss out on the calendar.
Here is NEXT WEEK’S CALENDAR (Friday, January 15- Sunday, January 17, 2016).

The calendar isn’t busy again this week
February is right around the corner there will be more fun things to do with your kids!

Have an awesome weekend!

SPIDERMAN BIRTHDAY PARTY REVIEW

Click HERE to read about my son Bentley’s 4th Birthday Party featuring Spiderman! He stayed in full character the whole time and the kid’s had a blast!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the ENTERTAIN KIDS ON A DIME NEW YEARS PARTY at Active Kids Zone! We had a blast!

For those of you who are in “THE ENTERTAIN KIDS ON A DIME” FACEBOOK GROUP, don’t forget to ADD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS into the group!

I am always trying to grow the group which I hope will get us more deals for hotels and attractions!

Here is the Link to my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entertainkidsonadime

**FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016**

*Fun Zone (Vaughan) 9:30am-11:30am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)

Vaughan, ON

DROP-IN PROGRAM On Fridays, we highlight Shabbat by signing songs and eating challah together.

Parents, Grandparents, and/or Caregivers are welcome with children!

Age Recommended: 0-4 Years

Member Value Fee: $2.00
Non-Member Fee: $4.00

Certified ECE teacher Take home crafts Circle & story time

Fridays, Challah is served

•Please check the schedule before attending this event.

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Fun-zone.asp

*International Boat Show (Toronto) Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Princes’ Boulevard

Toronto, ON

We are… SUMMER! Find the boat of your dreams – and everything to go along with it – at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.

Celebrating 58 years in 2016 as the best place to see and buy boats, the show also offers expert boating information, 200+ seminars, an abundance of family fun attractions and on-the-water boating activities.

Activities are FREE with admission – there’s no better place to put some summer in your winter than at the Toronto International Boat Show!

This year at the show, Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel. She’s been entertaining audiences of all ages for the past 33 years and a big advocate of water safety. A true star with cameos in films such as Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy; as well as Brad Paisley’s River Bank video. Sure to make waves on the water, Twiggy will be appearing daily throughout all nine days of the Toronto Boat Show!

http://www.torontoboatshow.com

*Movie Day (Toronto) 1:30pm-2:30pm Fort York Library 190 Fort York Blvd

Toronto, ON

Join us for the Brothers Grimm’s classic tale told by Fort York’s own puppeteers!

Make your own Rumpelstiltskin themed craft to take home.

For children ages 5 and under with their caregivers.
Tickets will be available 30min before the start of the show

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT221580&R=EVT221580

* Family Movie Night (Toronto) 6pm-8pm Pape/Danforth Library 701 Pape Avenue

Toronto, ON

Join us for a monthly free family movie. Bring a blanket, pillow, favourite toy and if you like, wear your pyjamas! Children must be accompanied by an adult as this is a family event.

January title: Inside Out

416-393-7727

*P.A. Day Drop In Activity (Thorold/St. Catherines) 10am-4pm Thorold Public Library 14 ORMOND STREET NORTH

THOROLD, ON

Up-cycle gift wrap to make your own notebook! FREE. Plus enjoy other activities in the Library such as our Make n Take, Puppet Theater, Lego and Looms. For more information, please contact the Library.

http://www.thoroldpubliclibrary.ca

*Frozen Hot Chocolate Party (Ajax) 6:45pm-7:45pm Ajax Public Library, McLean Branch 95 Magill Drive

Ajax, ON

Warm-up with Frozen! Bring your Frozen toys or dress up as your favourite character. Share stories as a family and create a melting Olaf. Please ‘lug a mug’ for your hot chocolate. Bring the whole family, and join the fun at our Friday Family Fun Nights.

Drop In.

http://www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events

**SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016**

* Shopkins Swap & Meet (All Over Ontario) 12pm-2pm Scholar’s Choice

Various Locations in Ontario

Attention Shopkins Collectors!

Our next swap meet event is happening on January 16, 2016 from 12 PM – 2 PM at all of our retail locations.

Children are invited to bring their duplicate Shopkins characters to trade with other children. Plus, enter a draw for a chance to win a $100 Scholar’s Choice gift card.

Find a store near you – http://www.scholarschoice.ca/25-retail-stores

* Movie Screening (All OVer Ontario) (FREE) Select Times Cinaplex Theatres

Various Locations In Ontario

Movie: Monkey Up

http://www.cineplex.com/Movie/monkey-up-a-family-favourites-free-screening

* Movie Madness (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 2pm-3:30pm Central Library 1 Atkinson Street

Richmond Hill, ON

Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Join us for Movie Madness at the Library!
Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie.

Tickets for the movie will be handed out 15 minutes before the movie starts in the Warm Walkway on the East Side. There is a limit of 80 tickets for each movie.

Note: An adult must stay with all children under the age of 8 years during the entire movie. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult to the program room for drop-off and pick-up for the safety of the child.

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=728

*January Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.

Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!

Admission is Pay What You Can.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*International Boat Show (Toronto) Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Princes’ Boulevard

Toronto, ON

We are… SUMMER! Find the boat of your dreams – and everything to go along with it – at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.

Activities are FREE with admission – there’s no better place to put some summer in your winter than at the Toronto International Boat Show!

http://www.torontoboatshow.com

* Winter Fun Day (Toronto) 12pm-3pm Colborne Lodge Colborne Lodge Drive

South end of High Park

Fun wintery activities including taffy pulling for kids take place inside Colborne Lodge and roasting marshmallows, playing games and sipping warm cider in the great outdoors. Dress warmly as most of the activities are outside. Small fees apply for some activities. Grounds are free, regular admission applies for tours of Colborne Lodge.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Sports Hall of Fame Winter Carnival (Etobicoke) 12:30pm-2:30pm MasterCard Centre 400 Kipling Avenue

Etobicoke, ON

community winter carnival in the main lobby of the MasterCard Centre, autographs from Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni, Hall of Fame Alumni, giveaways and raffle prizes, free admission

Home

*PAWs to Read (Brampton) 10:15am-11:15am Brampton Library Gore Meadows Branch 10150 The Gore Road

Brampton, ON

http://bramptonlibrary.ca

*Star Wars Party (Pickering) 2pm-3:30pm Pickering Public Library One the Esplanade

Pickering, ON

Bring the family and enjoy Star Wars themed games, crafts and activities. Star Wars costumes are welcome!
12 and Under

http://www.picnet.org

**SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016**

*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 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

PLEASE CALL and confirm the MORNING hours and what time they are running…

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym.asp

*January Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Celebrate the start of 2015 with Scarborough Museum.

Help decorate New Year’s cupcakes and make traditional Chinese lanterns!

Admission is Pay What You Can.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*International Boat Show (Toronto) Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Princes’ Boulevard

Toronto, ON

We are… SUMMER! Find the boat of your dreams – and everything to go along with it – at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.

Activities are FREE with admission – there’s no better place to put some summer in your winter than at the Toronto International Boat Show!

http://www.torontoboatshow.com

* Applefun Puppet Show (Toronto) 3pm-4pm Agincourt Program Library 155 Bonis Avenue

Toronto, ON

Celebrate Family Literacy Month with Robin Hood and the Dragon. Join Applefun Puppetry for 45-minutes of puppet show fun. Oh no! The Sheriff has stolen the money! The best way to get it back? A dancing contest of course! Afterwards, everyone learns how to make a paper puppet to take home. No registration required.

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT217762&R=EVT217762

*Sunday FUNday (Oshawa) 12pm-4pm Oshawa Community Museum 1450 Simcoe Street South

Oshawa, ON

An art session for all ages where participants are invited to interpret our portrait of Harriet Cock in whatever medium they like.

Harriet, or Granny as she is known to her Guy relatives, was one of Oshawa’s early female land owners and was the first mother-in-law of Thomas Guy Jr.

Artists may choose to leave their portaits with staff at the Museum to be displayed in an upcoming exhibit.

Supplies included; bring your own if you like. Admission is $5 per person. 12-4 pm.

COST $5 per person

http://www.oshawamuseum.org

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