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Family Events & Activities in Toronto & GTA
A list of family weekend activities, including free fun family activities in Toronto and GTA including plays, fairs, and more!
- All Publicly Funded Schools in Ontario to Close From March 14 to April 5, 2020 Due to Coronavirus Concerns
- Visit Toronto Public Library to Enjoy Free Activities
- March Break in GTA & Hamilton
PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING – STAY HOME IF YOU CAN AND LIMIT SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
Easter Egg Delivery 3D Design Challenge
The STEAM Project is hosting a free 3D design challenge for students grade 4-12 across York Region! The Design Problem: The Easter Bunny is getting ready to deliver eggs this year. In order to make sure none of them break, a capsule is needed that will protect the eggs in case they fall! Details
Tuesday March 17, 2020 to Saturday March 28, 2020
Online
Free
Learn Video Storytelling
Learn it from a NY-seasoned TV producer who teaches it to professionals in workshop settings .. and to college students at two different Toronto campuses. Learn it the right way, the whole skill set from A to Z. It’s fascinating, and it’s fun. All you need is a camera (or a smartphone) and computer access. Details
Thursday March 19, 2020 to Thursday April 30, 2020
Online
$150 for one week
Winter Stations
Winter Stations is now in its sixth-year, bringing temporary public art installations to The Beaches, exhibited to celebrate Toronto’s winter waterfront landscape. The winners of the Winter Stations International Design Competition in 2020 will have their designs displayed for all to enjoy this Winter. Winter Stations is an international design competition and exhibition held annually along Toronto’s beaches. Details
February 17th – March 30th
The Beaches, Toronto
Free
Nature Attractions for Hiking
Learn Something New
Here is a list of few free online resources that you might find useful so that you can learn something new, brush up your skills and help children keep up with age-appropriate Canadian curriculum.
Toronto Public Library
Even though the Public Library locations are closed, Toronto Public Library provides plenty of free services that you can access without you ever having to set foot in a “physical” location.
Science Experiments to Do at Home with Kids
Here are a few easy fun science activities/experiments that are easy and super fun in addition to being educational.
25 Fun Things to Do with Kids Inside Your Home
See Free Movies
As Canada’s public producer and distributor, NFB’s website features award-winning movies, documentary and animated films, pioneering interactive works, and more.
Donate Blood
Canadian Blood Services is urging all healthy eligible blood donors to book and keep their appointments as there has been a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian Museums & Museums Across the World Online
With the advent of technology and widespread availability of the internet, the world is now at your fingertips. You can travel to distant lands, tour famous museums, all from the comfort of your home.
Visit Zoo Animals Online
Zoos across Canada have decided to bring their inhabitants to your home. Here is a list of places where you can watch wildlife online.
GTARestaurants Open for Take-Out
Eat at and support some of your favourite GTA eateries!
Spring Clean and Donate
Now that you have plenty of time at hand, do a thorough spring cleaning. Pack and keep for donating as many locations may not be accepting donations currently.
Scream!
You may not be able to visit WEM attractions, but Canada’s Wonderland has put virtual rides of some its terrifying rides online.
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Wow, lots of activities for a weekend. One of my cousins currently lives in Toronto with her two kids. I am going to share it with her. Hope so she will be happy to see this. Thanks for the sharing this.