5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 22 – Sun 23

Photo credit: STACKT Market (photo of Tex Rexman)

  1. Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Young People’s Concert

  • An exchange of letters between Christoph & his uncle about a “madman” who moved into the upstairs apartment
  • Actors will perform alongside the orchestra
  • Pre-concert activities:
    • Instrument Discovery Zone
    • Music Playground
    • 1pm – 1.20pm & 3.30pm – 3.50pm: A youth orchestra performance

📍North Lobby

Pre-concert activities an hr before the show. 

Location: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St)

Date: Sun 23 Mar

Time: 1.30pm & 4pm 

Price: $31 – $45

Age: Although all ages are welcome, the shows are crafted for audiences 5 – 10yrs old

Runtime: Approx. 1hr

2. Spring Equinox

Sat – Sun 1pm – 8pm:

Toronto Queer Market

📍Horseshoe

Sun 12pm – 3.45pm:

Family art workshop: Upcycling

Turn egg cartons into toadstools & mushrooms

Bring egg cartons

Age: 5+yrs

📍Blue Moon Brewery

Sun 4pm – 5pm:

Tex Rexman: The comedy cowboy

Juggling, whip tricks & rope stunts

📍Blue Moon Brewery

Location: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St)

Date: Tue 18 Mar – Sun 23 Mar

Time: 12pm – 12am 

Price: Free

Age: All (the upcycling workshop is recommended for 5+)

3. Eataly Restaurant Fest

Celebrating the season of new beginnings

Savour Eataly’s iconic dishes starting at $19

Multiple locations (see caption)

Reservations recommended

Locations & times:

Eataly Yorkville:

La Pizza & La Pasta (11am – 9/10pm)

Trattoria Milano (11.30am – 9/10pm)
Birroteca by Indie Alehouse (12pm – 8/11pm)

Eataly Don Mills:

Eataly Ristorante (8am – 9/10pm) 

Date: Ongoing til Sun 30th Mar 

Price: Dishes starting at $19

Age: All

4. Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

A 30th anniversary tour

  • The fusion of Irish & international dance & music
  • Grammy award-winning music
  • The production rejuvenates the original show with new choreography
  • For the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, who weren’t born when show began 30 yrs ago

All guests must have a ticket. Some shows are already selling out.

Location: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre (244 Victoria St)

Date: Tue 18 Mar – Sun 23 Mar

Time: Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 1.30pm, Sat & Sun 2pm  

Price: $119 – $200 

Age: All (the upcycling workshop is recommended for 5+)

Runtime: 2hrs 10min (includes intermission)

5. Snow White Exhibit

In collaboration with Walt Disney Studios Canada

Themed rooms featuring exclusive costumes & props:

  • Snow White’s Courtyard
  • Evil Queen’s Throne Room

Colour in The Activity Area

Meet Snow White & the Evil Queen

2 performances with 4 showtimes (schedule in caption)

Here’s the performance schedule:

11am: Aerialist (main floor)

12pm: Castle Guards (the stables)

1pm: Aerialist (main floor)

2pm: Castle Guards (the stables)

3pm: Aerialist (main floor)

4pm: Castle Guards (the stables)

The Castle Gaurds’ Training at The Stables is a seated sword-fighting performance. Stroller parking is available on the main floor & coat check is on the lower floor. Check Instagram post for a full review. 

Location: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace) 

Date: Mon 10 – Fri 21 Mar Time: 9.30am – 5pm (last admission 4pm) 

Price: $40 for children (aged 4-13) & $55 per person (aged 14 & up). Children 3 & under are free. 

Age: All

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