A Digest of Weekend Activities & Events to do with Kids During the Weekends of April 2014 including Easter Egg hunts, Plays, Film Festivals and more!
Contents
Multiple Weekend Activity – Activities & Events that spans more than one weekend
Weekend 1 : April 4, 5, 6, 2014
Weekend 2: April 11, 12, 13, 2014
Weekend 3: April 18, 19, 20, 2014 – Easter Weekend Activities
Weekend 4: April 25, 26, 27, 2014
1. Toronto Story Telling Festival 2014
The 2014 festival includes the Village of Storytellers: Regent Park project, and from January to March three “urban campfires” in the community showcase local tellers.
When & Where?
Mar 28 – Apr 6, 2014, Various Venues – Schedule
How much?
Weekend Pass $ 60.00, Individual Tickets – Rates
2. Peter Pan
{adinserter 2}One of the most celebrated companies at festivals and schools across the country presents the classic story of Peter Pan. Filled with wit and ‘laugh out loud’ humour, this interactive plot with a ‘twist’ will be a truly unique and hilarious experience. Have fun getting involved in the story-telling!
When?
Sat Apr 5 & Sun Apr 6, 2014 @ 11: 00 AM & 2:00 PM (April 6 shows sold out)
Where?
Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 4950 Yonge Street, Toronto.
How much?
$16.00. Tickets: 416-368-8031
3. Toronto Roller Derby
When?
April 5 , 2014 @ 5 :00 PM & 7:00 PM
Where?
Downsview Park, North York, ON M3K 2C1
4. Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
NETworks Presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST the most beautiful lover story ever told comes to life. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Mississauga! Based on the Academy award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.
When?
Saturday, April 5, 2014 @ 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
Where?
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga
How much?
Adult $65-$105, Child $50-$70. Tickets – link above.
1. Harlem Globetrotters
When?
April 11 & 12, 2014
Where?
Ricoh Colisseum
How much?
$23.00 – $203.00 + charges. Check above link for tickets and coupon options.
2. Easter Egg Painting
Learn this ancient art form. Create your own personalized pysanky (Easter eggs) using traditional wax resist techniques.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When?
Saturday, April 12,2014 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, April 13,2014 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where?
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site,67 Pottery Road, Toronto
How much?
Adults: $10; Children: $5 (plus tax).Pre-registration is required
3. High Park Easter Egg Hunt
Join this annual community event held on the grounds of Colborne Lodge. Children enjoy egg hunts and colour eggs using natural dyes inside historic Colborne Lodge.
When?
Sunday, April 13,2014 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where?
Colborne Lodge, South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Drive
How much?
$3 for egg hunts and $1 for egg dyeing.
1. Crocs™ at the Zoo!
Feeling tired of chasing a bunny for the same ol’ eggs? Well, why not join us and Duke, the friendly Crocs mascot, and go on the search for all kinds of our furry, scaly and feathery friends’ eggs! This Good Friday at the Toronto Zoo, Crocs is taking over, challenging visitors to go searching through the park to see how many Croc eggs they can find. So come on out to meet Duke, and the rest of the Crocs gang for what’s sure to be a hoppin’ (er, Crocin?) good time!
When?
Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) @ 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Where?
Toronto Zoo
How much?
Regular Admission
2. Momstown Community Celebration
Join momstown for our first annual momstown Community Celebration! Perfect for families with kids 0-6 we’ve got some great fun lined up, and best of all its FREE and everyone’s invited!
When?
Saturday, April 19, 2014 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where?
Swansea Town Hall , 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto
3. Easter EGG-STRAVAGANZA
The Easter Egg-stravaganza returns to Centreville and Far Enough Farm this Easter.
Join Beasley Bear and the Easter Bunny at Centreville Amusement Park and Far Enough Farm for Toronto’s LARGEST Easter egg hunt! This egg-citing event features rides, games, bouncing castles, TWO awesome egg-collecting events and more! Visit the Cystic Fibrosis Canada Easter Basket Decoration Station and carry your eggs home in style. All Easter basket proceeds will be donated to the foundation.
When?
April 18-20, 2014 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where?
Centreville Amusement Park & Far Enough Farm, Centre Island , Toronto Islands
How much?
Special ticket price: $15
4. Easter in the Kingsway
Lots of chocolates and Easter Surprise Giveaways. Free Children’s activities.
When?
Saturday, April 19, 2014 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where?
Willingdon Blvd & Bloor Street, Toronto
5. Easter Chocolate Tour & Easter Sweets Tour
Enjoy an Easter of sweets like you’ve never had before!
When?
Easter Chocolate Tour : Apr 19, 2.30pm
Easter Sweets Tour Apr 20, 11.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm
Where?
Ding Dong Pastries & Cafe , 321 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
How much?
According to tour. See link above
6. The Backyardigans : Sea Deep in Adventure
When?
Saturday, April 19, 2014 | 1:00 PM
Where?
Sony Centre for Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E., Toronto.
How much?
$28.39 – $46.39 + charges
7. Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade 2014
When?
April 20,2014 @ 2:00 PM Duration : 2 hrs.
Where?
Start : On Queen Street at Munro Park and proceed west along Queen Street ending at Woodbine Ave
8. Spring Fling
Celebrate the arrival of spring with three family-friendly, fun-filled days of music, dance and hands-on activities at Harbourfront Centre. All activities are FREE!
What, When & Where?
Morro and Jasp GO GREEN
Friday, April 18 – Sunday April 20, 2014 @ 1:00PM – 2:00PM.
Venue: Brigantine Room, York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
Discovery Garden
Unearth the wonders of the planting season in our indoor discovery garden! Get hands-on with composting worms or create your own sprout necklace. Find out how bees keep busy and what makes honey so sweet. Cultivate calm with plant part yoga and welcome the outdoors in!
Friday, April 18 – Sunday April 20, 2014 @ 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Venue: Marilyn Brewer Community Space 235 Queens Quay West
Storytelling with Heather Whaley
Join us for stories and songs about growth, nature, love and family. Musical storyteller Heather Whaley invites her audience to join in by singing along, chanting and using actions. Come celebrate spring and the legacy of family with songs and stories for young and old!
Friday, April 18 – Sunday April 20, 2014 @ 2:00PM – 2:30PM & 3:30PM – 4:00PM
Venue: Miss Lou’s Room, York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
Scavenger Hunt
Discover Harbourfront Centre this spring while on a scavenger hunt with the whole family.
Friday, April 18 – Sunday April 20, 2014 @ 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Venue: York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
Bingo
This off-Broadway hit is a family friendly event. The story follows a group of die-hard bingo buddies who brave a fierce storm to make it to the bingo hall. Get your game cards ready. You may even win prizes! Bingo is “a winning new musical” that allows audiences to play along with the game of chance. It mixes quirky contestants, romance and rivalry into a fun and interactive contest. The big winner is the audience!!
When?
April 24, 2014 – May 4, 2014
April 24-26, 29, 30, May 1 – 4, 2014 @ 08:00 PM
April 27, 2014 @ 2:00 PM
Where?
Studio Theatre,Toronto Centre for the Arts , 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6R8
How much?
$32.50 + charges
1. Minotaur
The award-winning playwright of The Monster Under the Bed has fused Greek mythology and modern themes to create a high-stakes adventure story. Freddie, a 12 year-old boy, receives urgent, cryptic text messages from his soldier Dad in an unnamed, war-torn country. While he attempts to decipher these messages, an Ogre and the Queen of Minos appear in his backyard, dragging him into the past in the role of Theseus, whose destiny was to slay the Minotaur and save his father, King Aegeus. Freddie accepts the quest believing it is the only way he can help his Dad, who is trapped in a foreign war with no way out. Ages 9 & up
When?
Mar. 24 – Apr. 13, 2014
Where?
Mainstage (Susan Rubes) Theatre, 165 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 3Z4
How much?
$15.00 & up. Tickets link above. Call: 416.862.2222.
2. Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
When?
till April 27, 2014.
Where?
Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON
How much?
$29.99. Tickets see availability. Link Above
3. The Sound of Music
An instant family classic! Witness the beloved story of the young novice who falls in love with Captain von Trapp and his seven children, set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Austria. The jewel in the Rodgers and Hammerstein crown, The Sound of Music contains some of the most famous songs ever written for the stage, including The Sound of Music, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, Climb Every Mountain and Edelweiss.
When?
April 10, 11, 12,13, 17, 18, 19,20, 24, 25, 26,27, 2014 @ 07:30 PM
April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 2014 @ 03:30 PM
Where?
Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5S 1Z5
How much?
$39.99 – $ 69.99 + charges.
4. Dora The Explorer LIVE!
{adinserter 5}Dora, her best buddy Boots the Monkey, and the rest of their friends embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island!The audience helps them navigate over Dancing Mountain, through Silly Singing Bridge and to confront the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, the audience will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully help Dora reach the treasure! All ends happily onstage with a “yo-ho-ho!” Featuring Lower Ossington Theatre’s talented cast of actors!
When?
April 12,13,19,20,26,27, 2014 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Where?
Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5S 1Z5
How much?
$29.00 – $ 39.00 + charges.
5. TIFF Kids International Film Festival
TIFF Kids, one of the premier children’s film festivals in the world, offers a diverse slate of programming from Canada and around the globe.
When?
April 8 – 21, 2014 , Schedule
Where?
TIFF Bell Lightbox, King Street West, Toronto, ON.
How much?
Multiple options available – See Website, link above
TIFF Kids Family 10 Pack : $80
Regular Tickets: $8.50 Child aged 3 through 13, $12 Adult, $9.50 Student/Senior
TIFF Summer Camps – Details
6. Chicken Little
This centuries old tale about Chicken Little and her friends with rhyming names is presented in Solar Stage comic and musical fashion. Beautiful music, interactive fun, and great comedy! Come to see if the sky will really fall!
When?
Apr 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2014 @ 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Where?
Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 4950 Yonge Street, Toronto.
How much?
$16.00. Tickets: 416-368-8031.
Sky Is Falling Discount Weekend: Apr 12 & 13 only all single tickets $13
7. Easter Traditions at Colborne Lodge
Visit inside Colborne Lodge and learn about 19th-century Easter traditions. Families will tour the museum and spot eggs hidden in the restored rooms. Children dye their own eggs using natural dyes.
When?
Saturdays, April 5, 12 & 19, 2014 & Sundays, April 6 & 20,2014 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where?
Colborne Lodge
South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Drive
How much?
Adults $6.19, Seniors/Youth $3.54, Children $2.65 (plus tax)
8. April Weekends
April is the month of adventure! Sample baked goodies and go on a scavenger hunt. Share your favorite children’s book, and make your story a part of history at the Communities Memories Kiosk.
When?
Weekends in April- 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Where?
Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd, Toronto, Ontario M1P 3E8 Canada
How much?
Pay what you wish.
9. Family Day Sundays
Join our mascots Arabella, Ting, Clayton and Nicco, and bring the whole family to the museum and participate in a variety of activities. (More details)
When?
Every Sunday | 11:00 am to 4 pm.
Where?
Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, M5S 2C7
How much?
Included in General Admission
10. Family Sundays at Art Gallery of Ontario
Join AGO for Family Sunday in the Weston Family Learning Centre! With events for little kids, big kids and the whole family, there is fun for everyone. (More details)
When?
October 27, 2013 to May 25, 2014 |Sundays – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where?
Weston Family Learning Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas Street West, Toronto,M5T 1G4
How much?
Included in general admission.
11. Cineplex Family Favourites
Have fun with the whole family and watch a movie for $2.50 on Saturday mornings at 11am. See link for shows and participating theatres. (details)
Alvin And The Chipmunks on April 5, 2014
City Of Ember on April 12, 2014
Hop on April 19, 2014
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown on April 26, 2014
12. Free activities in the local library
Toronto Public library offers plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages. Plan ahead to attend some of the free activities in the following weekends : Details and link for registration.
13. Kids Activities at Evergreen Brick Works
Join with Evergreen Brick works for events like
Hands in the Bowl :Saturdays 10–11am
The Children’s Garden – Weekends | 10am–4pm
Also check the detailed Calender of Events
Where?
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.
14. Kids Events & Programs at Royal Ontario Museum
Choose from the varied fun educational programs offered by ROM including Saturday morning clubs, Sleepovers etc. ROM Next Sleep over -Forbidden City: Friday, April 11, 2014, 5 pm
15. Events and Activities at Ontario science Centre
There’s lots to see and do for all ages at the Ontario Science Centre – Check calender of events for sleepovers, activities and special exhibitions.
16. Events & Activities at Small Print Toronto
Small Print Toronto is a non-profit organization that stages interactive literary programs for children throughout the GTA.
17. Hands-On Activities for Families
Come and learn about Miss Lou as you explore our interactive exhibit and participate in engaging hands-on family activities.
When?
Where?
Miss Lou’s Room, York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
18. Spring Blooms
{adinserter 2}Step away from the dreary winter and into a world of colour and interest! Easter Show from April 13 – Mar 4, 2014
When?
Daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where?
Allan Gardens Conservatory & Centennial Park Conservatory
How much?
Free
19. Drop-in Programs by GTA Cities
1. City of Toronto
Leisure Swim – Venues & Time
Leisure Skating – Venues & Hours
Drop – in Sports – Venues & Hours
2. City of Markham
Drop – in Programs – Venues & Schedule
3. City of Mississauga
Drop – in Programs – Venues & Schedule