Sat 4 Jan – Fri 10 Jan
Learn through open-ended play
- An interactive Science Centre space
- Discover the world of science, tech, engineering & math
- 3 hands-on themed exhibits:
- Town & Country
- The Health Hub
- The Pond
Food & drinks are permitted – there’s no seating in the exhibition space.
No coat check available.
Strollers are permitted.
Extended holiday hours til Sun 5 Jan: Daily 10am – 6pm
Location: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West)
Date: Wed Dec 4 – Sun May 4 (daily except Mondays)
Time: Tue – Wed 10am – 4pm, Thu 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 4pm, Sat – Sun 10am – 6pm
Price: $15 (free for children ages 2 & under)
Age: 10 & under
2. Annual New Year’s Skating Party
Last weekend of Cavalcade of Lights
- Free hot chocolate
- Fire pits
- Free skate rentals
- Music
- Indigenous winter sports
- Indigenous storytelling
- Art installations
Another location in Toronto hosting a skating party is North Toronto Memorial Community Centre – 200 Eglinton Ave W.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W)
Date: Sun 5 Jan
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Price: Free
Age: All
Brings artists from around the world
Wed 8 Jan:
Instrumental classical music performed by musicians ages 8 – 18
Thu 9 Jan:
Dance, song & spoken word
- Focusing on Black socio-political movements
- Audience will be invited to participate in a movement activity (post-performance)
- Q&A with performer (post-performance)
Doors open 30min prior to the performance & admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Location: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen St W)
Date: Wed 8 Jan & Thu 9 Jan
Time: 12pm
Price: Free
Age: All
Duration: Approx 1hr (confirm with venue)
Bringing Van Gogh’s masterpieces to life
Limited time:
- See an artist create art (from paint) on water
- “Painting on water” art classes
- Create pieces which you can take home, inspired by Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” & “Starry Night”
- Materials will be provided
- After the class, you can attend the exhibition
The art class is on Fri 3 Jan 10.30am – 1pm
A sensory show is taking place at the exhibit on Sun 5 Jan (selling fast).
The exhibit details are:
Location: Lighthouse ArtSpace (1 Yonge St)
Date: Thu 2 Jan – Sun 30 Mar
Time: 1pm – 7pm
Price: $19.99 – $44.99 (no tickets required for children 5yrs & under)
Age: All
Last weekend
Activities:
- Decorate your own party footwwear
- Make a shoe ornament
- Design a holiday postcard
Daily schedule:
12pm & 2pm: Learn about footwear through interactive sensory experiences
1pm & 3pm: Play Winter Shoebox Bingo – a prize is available for the winner
Drop-in, no registration required. Also check out the new sneakers exhibition.
Location: Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St W)
Date: Fri 27 Dec – Sat Jan 4
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: Included with General Admission
Age: All
