5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 3 – Sun 4 May

Photo credit: Mini Pop Kids
  1. Mini Pop Kids

A show for kids by kids

  • “Canada’s #1 music brand for kids”
  • The concert features hits by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars & favorite throwbacks
  • VIP tickets that include meet n greet are sold out
  • Doors open at 12pm

There will be two 30-40 min sets with a 20min intermission.

Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (190 Princes’ Blvd)

Date: Sat 3 May

Time: 12pm – 1.40pm (approx)

Price: $35.32 – $47.94

Age: 2+ yrs

2. Wicked Nix

World premiere

  • The story takes place in a fantastical world where fairies & humans live
  • A Q&A with the cast will take place after the performance
  • This Sat show is a First Saturday Savings Performance
  • This Sun show is a Pay What You Wish performance
    • PWYW tickets will become available on Sun at 10am

A relaxed performance will take place on Sat 10 May at 1pm. It includes a relaxed attitude to the theatre’s policies, slightly adjusted sound & lighting levels, a calm area to watch the show on a lobby monitor if a break is needed, and additional resources before & during the show.

Location: Young People’s Theatre (165 Front St E)

Date: Mon 28 Apr – Thu 15 May 

Time: Sat 4pm – 5.15pm, Sun 2pm – 3.15pm 

Price: $27.69 – $33.34

Age: 8-13 yrs 

Runtime: Approx 75min plus Q&A

3. Music & Truffles KIDS

Classical music for children

  • World renowned artists perform in a relaxed, short setting
  • The artists, host or both discuss & illustrate the music
  • An acclaimed cellist & pianist bring to life lesser-known musical gems
  • You’ll also get a Lindt chocolate truffle

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

Date: Sun 4 May 

Time: 1.15pm-2.15pm

Price: $25 

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

4. Adizokan

Young People’s Concert

  • Experience the culture of Indigenous peoples of Canada
  • Blends vocals, dance & video with electro-acoustic & orchestral music
  • Explores themes of identity, tradition & spiritual connection
  • There will be no pre-concert lobby activities 30min before each show

Location: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St)

Date: Sun 4 May 

Time: 1.30pm & 4pm 

Price: $31 – $45 

Age: 7+yrs 

Duration: Approx 1hr

5. Circusboy

A Hot Docs Festival screening

  • The festival’s most kid-friendly film
  • A subtitled German documentary
  • Marking the film’s North American premiere
  • An 11yr old (Santino) & his family were born into the circus
    • It’s time for Santino to find his role in the ring
  • A story of community, family & life under the big top

There’s a licensed lounge offering alcoholic beverages that can be taken into cinemas.

Location: TIFF Lightbox 2 (350 King St W)

Date: Fri 2 May & Sun 4 May 

Time: Fri 5pm & Sun 10.30am

Price: $22.60

Age: 7+yrs (online sources)

Duration: 86min

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