5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Feb

Photo credit: Canadian Olympic Team

Family-friendly events to cheer Team Canada during the Winter Olympics

Sport activities
Sat

  • 9am: Tabletop curling begins
    • Enjoy curling on an inflated rink with coaches & experienced curlers
  • 9am: Public skating
  • 10.10am: Skate Canada On-Ice Program
    • Enjoy skating demos & learn to skate with coaches
  • 11am: Public skating
  • 12pm: Skate with Hockey Canada Olympians, alumni & coaches
  • 2.20pm: Learn Speed Skating with coaches
  • 4.10pm: Public skating

Sun

  • 9am: Tabletop curling begins
  • 10.10am: Speed Skating Canada On-Ice Program
    • Learn skating basics with coaches
  • 11am: Public skating
  • 12pm: Speed Skating Canada Clinic
  • 1pm: Public skating
  • 2.20pm: Skate Canada On-Ice Program
  • 4.10pm: Public skating

Free Tim Hortons coffee will be served on both days.

A signed waiver is required for the sports activities. 
Free equipment rentals available for public skating.
Skate Canada & Speed Skating On-Ice Programs have limited spots – on-site registration required. 

Monoprinting

  • 1 day Saturday family workshops
  • Children with a caregiver explore artworks & create art together
    • Make one-of-a-kind prints
    • Experiment with colour, texture & layering
  • All materials included

This class is for 1 child & 1 adult. You need to register by creating an account on AGO’s website.

A musical comedy based on the comic strip Peanuts

  • Adventures of Charlie Brown & the Peanuts gang
  • They explore life’s great questions while:
    • Playing baseball
    • Struggling with homework
    • Swooning over crushes
    • Celebrating the joy of friendship
  • Photo-op with the cast after the show


Doors open 20min before showtime.

Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)
Date: Sat Feb 7 – Sun Mar 22

Time: 11am & 3.30pm    
Price: From $32.99
Age: 5+

Runtime: 70min (no intermission)

  • Café with food & drinks available for purchase

Ring in the Year of the Horse with a day of performances & movement

  • Movie: “Abominable”
  • Snacks & drinks available for purchase
  • Chairs are made of plastic – bring cushions & blankets for comfor


Arrive early to save your spot.

Location: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave)

Date: Sat 31 Jan 

Time: 6.30pm
Price: Free
Age: All
Runtime: 1hr 37min


A sugar sweet Valentine’s celebration

  • 10.30am – 12.15pm: Circle time: sing, dance & play music
  • 12.30pm – 2.15pm: Interactive balloon twisting
  • What’s included:
    • Snacks
    • Arts & crafts
    • Photo zone
    • Sensory play
    • Giveaways

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