5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 18 – Sun 19

Photo credit: Arcadia Earth
  1. Arcadia Earth

An immersive journey through planet earth

A multi-sensory journey that combines art installations & tech:

  • 10 rooms with different environments:
  • Underwater, beehive, wildlife, carbon footprint calculator etc.

Environmentally-friendly products sold at the entrance.

Downloading the Arcadia Earth AR Toronto app in advance is recommended for older kids. They will be able to scan triggers throughout the exhibit with AR technology. A limited number of smaller strollers are allowed. 

Don’t miss The Well’s public skating in the upper ground:

  • Skate rentals available for age 10+yrs

Skate rentals at The Rink cost $5 per kid. Skate aids (compulsory for children 12yrs & under) are complimentary & available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Location: The Well (2nd floor) (486 Front Street West)

Date: Ongoing

Time: Fri 3pm – 10pm, Sat 11am – 10pm, Sun 11am – 7pm 

Price: Youth 13-17yrs ($29), Child 4-12yrs ($24), children under 4yrs (free)

Age: All

Duration: 1hr

2. Saturday Farmers’ Market

A new indoor winter market

Taking place at the newly renovated Teaching Garden:

  • Local vendors selling vegetables, fruits, meats, bread, honey, coffee & treats

Don’t forget to visit the free botanical garden & the playground (weather permitting).

Location: Allan Gardens (160 Gerrard St E)

Date: Sat 18 Jan 

Time: 10am – 2pm  

Price: Free

Age: All

3. Disney’s The Lion King

The award-winning best musical

  • 3rd longest running broadway show
  • 27 productions around the world
  • 70 major theatre awards internationally
  • 110+ million audience members worldwide

Most performances in Jan & Feb have limited seating, with earliest best availability on weeknights. For best choice of seats, choose weekends starting in March. All guests must have a ticket.

Location: Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King Street West)

Date: 21 Nov 2024 – 30 Aug 2025 (Wed – Sun and select Mondays & Tuesdays) 

Time: Sat & Sun at 2pm & 7.30pm (available weekdays/nights as well)

Price: $69 – $259 

Age: 6+ 

Runtime: 2hr 30min (includes intermission)

4. WORK IT Girl trial class

WORK IT Girl free trial class

Girls learn a dance routine while mastering mindset skills:

  • Dance, express & try new things
  • Warm-ups, a mindset story & a dance routine
  • No dance experience required

This trial class kicks off the 10-Week Winter Program (Jan 15 – March 26).

Location: Fayez 1 Dance Academy (388 Carlaw Ave)

Date: Sun 19 Jan

Time: Grade 1 & 2 (12.30pm – 1.30pm), Grade 3 – 5 (1.30pm – 2.30pm)

Price: Free

5. Journey to Oz

A 360° animated musical

  • Watch a 60min immersive movie of Oz while exploring the space
  • A live chat with the Wizard at the end
  • You can only purchase tickets for this show with another one (to watch on the same day)
    • Unlimited re-entry throughout the day

Offered as a dual-pass with Space (an immersive journey across the galaxy). Each experience is around 45 – 60min. I recommend taking a break between each since you’re allowed unlimited re-entry as per the website. 

Location: Illuminarium Toronto (28 Gristmill Lane)

Date: Running daily excluding Mondays & Tuesdays 

Time: 10am – 10pm every hour

Price: $34.50 – $115 (Dual Pass)

Age: All

Duration: 60min

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