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Ontario Science Centre Summer Camp Contest

Ontario Science Centre Summer Camp Contest

Enter to win a week of Summer Camp fun at the Ontario Science Centre! The winner will attend Summer camp from July 1–5. This week’s theme is Space Craze! Enter by Friday, May 31.

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The Humber Arboretum

The Humber Arboretum

The Humber Arboretum is nature in the city at its best! The centre offers curriculum connected school trips, nature camps all year long, P.A. day activities, birthday parties, and more! Visiting the centre is free.

Kid-Friendly Fun at Doors Open Toronto

Kid-Friendly Fun at Doors Open Toronto

It's the 14th annual Doors Open Toronto. If you're looking for the best spots to take the family, check out these kid-friendly Doors Open buildings.

Doors Open on Toronto’s Waterfront

Doors Open on Toronto’s Waterfront

Doors Open on Toronto’s Waterfront presented by The Waterfront BIA is part of the 14th Annual Doors Open Toronto. There will be pirates to meet, boats to visit, and much more!

Victoria Day Fun in Toronto & GTA

Victoria Day Fun in Toronto & GTA

This year, Victorial Day long weekend runs from May 18 to May 20, 2013. This marks the start of Summer fun! We've rounded up the best family-friendly activities to plan for this holiday!

Cool Kids Eateries

The Hogtown Vegan

The Hogtown Vegan

We recently discovered a great little vegan restaurant: The Hogtown Vegan. It's Toronto's answer to traditional comfort food, with the added twist of being completely meat-free. It's ideal for kids with food allergies.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

We recently discovered an incredible fro-yo place in Vaughan: Menchie’s. To say you’re ‘going out’ for frozen yogurt would be the understatement of the year!

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Family Fun

Traditional Kids’ Games

Traditional Kids’ Games

The weather is nice so get the kids playing outdoors with some traditional games. Have them drop the video games for a bit and teach them some of the many games slowly fading away.

Golf for Kids

Golf for Kids

As with any sport, the only way to get better at the game is to practice. Golf is an extremely detailed sport, and even those who are naturals have to spend years and years training.

Going to the Drive-In!

Going to the Drive-In!

Catch a double feature at a local drive-in starting this spring and enjoy a current flick from the comfort and privacy of your own car. It's fun for the entire family!

Entertainment News

The Wiggles Taking Off Tour 2013

The Wiggles Taking Off Tour 2013

The times are a changin’ and so are The Wiggles. After 21 years of entertaining children around the globe, The Wiggles will introduce three new cast members including the first-ever female member!

Ready, Set… Go, Go Thomas!

Ready, Set… Go, Go Thomas!

Thomas is pulling into the station for a larger than life experience at Day Out With Thomas®: The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013, visiting the St. Thomas – Elgin Memorial Centre on July 19-21 and 26-28, 2013.

Toronto International Circus Festival

Toronto International Circus Festival

Harbourfront Centre takes a flying leap into the world of circus. Three days of dazzling daredevils, amazing acrobats, hilarious clowns, and brazen buskers – and it’s all FREE!

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Spring

Gardening with Kids

Gardening with Kids

There is nothing that kids love more than to dig in the dirt so why not use those extra little hands to help you in the garden. Here are some tips to keep in mind when gardening with kids!

Re-Connect your Kids with Nature!

Re-Connect your Kids with Nature!

If your kids have been spending many of the Winter days cooped up watching TV, here are some fun ways to get them outdoors and to reconnect with nature this Spring!

Grow an Herb Garden

Grow an Herb Garden

Growing an herb garden is a great Spring activity you can do with your kids! This way, you can enjoy fresh herbs all Summer long!

Event, Exhibit & Show Reviews

Flight of the Butterflies

Flight of the Butterflies

Flight of the Butterflies now playing at the Ontario Science Centre lets you take a journey with monarch butterflies during their annual migration. Experience the natural world of butterflies as never before.

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African Lion Safari Blog Giveaway

African Lion Safari Blog Giveaway

Enter to win a family 4-pack to visit African Lion Safari! Visit this large drive-through wildlife park and you will surely have a wild experience! Enter by Friday, May 31, 2013.

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Baby Mugging: New Parent Trend

Baby Mugging: New Parent Trend

There's a new online photo trend called "baby mugging." It shows coffee mugs filled with the most adorable babies - who appear to be 'inside' the mug. The results are super cute!

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Space Camp at the Ontario Science Centre Blog Giveaway

Space Camp at the Ontario Science Centre Blog Giveaway

We're giving our Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers a chance to win 1 week of Space Camp at the Ontario Science Centre! Enter by Friday, May 31, 2013.

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Products & Services Reviews

How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans

How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans

David LaRochelle's new book is a cautionary tale that might just persuade your veggie hater to try one of the world’s most feared foods: green beans!

SparkPlay Adventure Packs and Party Play Kits

SparkPlay Adventure Packs and Party Play Kits

Busy families are going to love SparkPlay, a new subscription service that provides Play and Birthday Party Kits for kids!

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For Parents

Sportplay Multi-Sport Programs

Sportplay Multi-Sport Programs

Sportplay offers multi-sport programing for children ages 1 to 12. At Sportplay, kids will learn the skills of basketball, baseball, football, ball hockey, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

Kids and Chores

Kids and Chores

How do you get your kids to help out around the house? What’s your strategy for getting them to do their chores? We polled our readers and here's what we found out... It can be easy to get kids to help out!

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Whimz Live Animal Programs

Whimz Live Animal Programs

Whimz Live Animal Programs is a hands-on, interactive, fun and educational experience for kids of all ages! Invite some real live party animals to your next party, event or program.

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Health & Safety

Squeezable Baby Food Pouches - Bad for Teeth?

Squeezable Baby Food Pouches - Bad for Teeth?

These handy squeeze pouches full of organic pureed food in clever combos have become a lifesaver for busy parents. But these pouches may actually be harmful to growing teeth.

Playground Safety

Playground Safety

For kids, Spring signals ice cream weather, when kids take their own kind of vacation — to the playground. It's important for parents to make sure that faulty equipment, improper surfaces, and careless behaviour don't ruin the fun.

Petting Zoo Safety

Petting Zoo Safety

Kids love going to petting zoos to get up close and personal with cute farm animals. While the experience can be fun and educational, parents need to be aware of the potential health risks and how to avoid them.

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