JANUARY FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (January 22 – January 24, 2016) | Entertain Kids on a Dime Blog
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…
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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!
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
*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.
**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
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. $18.00 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
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
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