CBC Radio 3 on Ice features a live broadcast of top Canadian Indie music with host Craig Norris from the R3-30 programme. Free admission.

Musician Marcus Walker performs. Marcus is a local Toronto singer/songwriter who has been a performing musician for over 10 years. He’s been told that he possesses a "unique vocal style & angular, yet tasteful guitar chops," combining to create what’s been often described as a "feel good" vibe. Free admission.

Degrassi DJs features DJ sets by some of the stars from Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Free admission.

Learn the art of illusion and the Wizard's Wonders in this two hour class that teaches fun magic with everyday items. This fun, interactive class is taught by Magic Mike, the director of the Sorcerer's Summer Safari Camp. Time: 11:15-1:15. Price: $30.00 + GST (includes a $5.00 materials fee for take home magic.). Above price includes admission to Casa Loma and tickets to the seasonal show Sleeping Beauty at 10:30 am. Accompanying adults (in room only) are subject to a $15.00 charge for Casa Loma admission and tickets to the seasonal show. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Program is suited for children aged 6-10 years of age. *Pre-registration is necessary for this event. To register, phone 416-923-1171 ext 205 or ext 215 or email us.

Presented by AECL, Astra Zeneca, Bell, Bridgestone, The Conservatory Group, RBC and Greater Toronto Airport Authority. Thursday, January 1, 2009 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ring in New Year’s Day with Mayor Hazel McCallion, C.M. and Members of Council. Enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment and activities for the family.

Join the Mayor & members of Council in a celebration of the New Year. The levee will be held on Sun. Jan. 4, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St. Refreshments will be served. Free admission.

The tremendous success of Sprockets lead to the creation of Sprockets Globetrotter Series, a monthly children's screening programme. Sprockets Globetrotter returns for a fifth fun-filled season this year with films carefully selected to fulfill a huge demand among families for fun, intelligent and entertaining children's cinema from around the world. Join us one Sunday a month as we explore the world through the magic of film. All screenings take place at the Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Grande and begin at 12:30pm. Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Grande is located at 4861 Yonge Street, Toronto (Yonge-Sheppard subway station). January 11, 2009 - Svein And The Rat And The Ufo Mystery: Svein's summer vacation takes a turn when his beloved grandmother is placed in a nursing home. Visiting her, Svein becomes convinced that aliens, questing for knowledge, are stealing the souls of the patients. Along with his best friends and trusty pet rat Halverson, Svein attempts to help Grandma escape before it is too late, in this sweetly comic film.

The tremendous success of Sprockets lead to the creation of Sprockets Globetrotter Series, a monthly children's screening programme. Sprockets Globetrotter returns for a fifth fun-filled season this year with films carefully selected to fulfill a huge demand among families for fun, intelligent and entertaining children's cinema from around the world. Join us one Sunday a month as we explore the world through the magic of film. All screenings take place at the Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Grande and begin at 12:30pm. Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Grande is located at 4861 Yonge Street, Toronto (Yonge-Sheppard subway station). February 8, 2009 - Mozart In China: When Danny is invited by Li Wei to spend the summer at his grandfather's house on China's Hainan Island, Mozart, a theatre marionette that comes alive at night, decides to join them by hiding in Danny's luggage. Discovering that the grandfather's shadow puppet theatre is about to close forever, the boys and Mozart try to find a way to keep it open in this charming film that explores the meeting of cultures between both people and puppets!

The 2008/09 Music with Bite concert series presents four spectacular concerts for families with three of the performances as part of HarbourKIDS, Harbourfront Centre’s new ongoing family program. Music with Bite is a refreshing experience where children can pull up a comfy cushion and sit in front of the stage for an enjoyable, interactive music performance tailored for the youngest audience members. After the concert, children can enjoy a complimentary Natrel milk beverage and cookies. Concerts take place on select Sundays at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 1 p.m. Aché Brasil. Founded in 1990 in Vancouver by Mestre Eclilson de Jesus, Aché Brasil is a performance group that fuses music, dance, capoeira (martial arts and acrobatics) into a dynamic, colourful, high energy performance. The dancers, musicians and performers of Aché Brasil exhibit a rare combination of authenticity and excellence in their work, which is presently unmatched in North America. Experienced and professional, Aché Brasil is committed to presenting high quality performances which best exemplify Brazil's rich cultural heritage. This performance is part of Harbourfront Centre’s Kuumba.

The tremendous success of Sprockets lead to the creation of Sprockets Globetrotter Series, a monthly children's screening programme. Sprockets Globetrotter returns for a fifth fun-filled season this year with films carefully selected to fulfill a huge demand among families for fun, intelligent and entertaining children's cinema from around the world. Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2009, 12:30pm for a Special Sprockets Sneak Peek. Be the first to see one of the quality children's films that we will be screening at the 2009 Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children.