5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 22 Feb – Sun 23 Feb

Photo credit: Canadian International AutoShow

  1. Music & Truffles KIDS

Classical music for children

Artists perform in a more relaxed setting

Who’s performing:

  • A Grammy-nominated & JUNO Award-winning violinist
  • A BBC critically-acclaimed pianist
  • The Dior Quartet: 2 violinists, a violist & a cellist

You’ll get a Lindt chocolate truffle

Location: Walter Hall, UofT (​​80 Queens Park)

Date: Sun 23 Feb 

Time: 1.15pm-2.15pm

Price: $25 Age: 6 – 11, but it’s also a great series for adults

2. Winter Stations

An international design exhibition held annually in Toronto

6 temporary winter art installations that incorporate lifeguard towers

Spaced along the waterfront

  • Kew & Woodbine beaches

2025 theme: Dawn

  • Explores the moments of change that redefine our existence

The Parade installation will actually host a parade

Location: Woodbine Beach (along Kew & Woodbine beaches)

Date: Mon 17 Feb – Sun 30 Mar

Time: All day & night!

Price: Free 

Age: All

3. Disney’s The Little Mermaid

A broadway musical

Based on the classic Disney animated feature

Includes both the film’s songs & new ones written by an Oscar-winning Disney songwriter

Doors open 20min before showtime

Tickets are selling fast. Seating upon arrival.  Street parking along Wychwood Ave is free til 12am. Any person entering the performance space must hold a ticket.

Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)

Date: Sat 22 Feb 

Time: 11am – 1.05pm 

Price: $55.49 – $62.49

Age: 4+ yrs 

Runtime: 125min including a 15min intermission 

4. Fire & Ice

A celebration of Greek mythology

Saturday:

10am – 2pm: Live ice carving of Hercules

📍Kawartha Dairy

12pm – 4pm: Live ice carving of Zeus

📍Alexander the Great Parkette

5pm – 6pm: Elemental-themed roaming performance

6pm – 7pm: LED ice roaming performance

7pm – 8pm: Fire & light stage show

📍Alexander the Great Parkette

Sunday:

10am – 2pm: Live ice carving of mythical creature

📍Baskin Robins

12pm – 4pm: Live ice carving of Greek god

📍Alexander the Great Parkette

5pm – 6pm: Blue goddess roaming performance

6pm – 7pm: LED drums roaming performance

7pm – 7.30pm: Fire & ice stage spectacle

📍Alexander the Great Parkette

There will be warm-up stations with firepits & treats from local businesses, and a live DJ. 

Location: GreekTown on the Danforth BIA

Date: Sat 22 Feb – Sun 23 Feb

Time: Sat (10am – 8pm), Sun (10am – 7.30pm)

Price: Free

Age: All

5. Canadian International AutoShow

Canada’s largest consumer show

The LEGO Group

Family-friendly display

Kids play zone

Retail area

Mattel (toy manufacturing co.)

An exhibit of Hot Wheels’ Bigfoot® monster truck

Walmart pop-up store for Mattel merch

Red Bull Fan Zone

Racing simulators

The F1 pit stop challenge

Strollers are allowed. There are two mothering rooms for nursing parents: North Building 200 Level West (across from room 203D) & South Building 600 Level (towards the parking garage). 

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W)

Date: Fri 14  Feb – Sun Feb 23

Time: Thu – Sat (10.30am – 9pm), Sun (10.30am – 6pm)

Price: $15 – $54 (children 6 & under are free)

Age: All

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