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The holiday season is upon us, and we want to wish you all the best! During the Holidays more than ever our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. Thank you and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy as you share the festivities with everyone! ...Cool Parents Guide...

December 10 Sat Organic baby greens 8:30am-1:30pm Farmers got a full range of vegetables and fruits from their many organic farmers and vendors, as many as possible local, but also some organic imports as well. Not to mention organix meats, and their sit-down café with live music. Toronto Waldorf School, 9100 Bathurst St Holidays in the village presented by our York Regional Police 3pm6pm donation of a New unwrapped toy York regional Police invite you to celebrate the holidays with them at their Community Safety Village. Enjoy the holiday lights, multicultural entertainment, sleigh rides, fun festive crafts, hot chocolate and treats, and holiday safety tips. Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, Join us in the countryside 5pm-8pm Take a wagon ride across the fields, listen to live music in the barn, make crafts, see the live animals in the Nativity, warm yourself by the bonfire. Come hungry and support the Charity café. 1750 Stouffville Rd, Richmond Hill Veronika’s music concert 12:30am-3pm $12 Our students will be singing and playing famous Christmas Carols and other songs. You will enjoy it with your family. Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St, Aurora Asd parent support group meeting 7pm-9pm This meeting are open to anyone supporting an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder – you don’t have to be a member. It is a sharing of experiences – learning about ASD and the impact it has on our lives, dealing with professionals, securing funding. Autism Ontario York region offices, Loyal True Blue & Orange Home, B13 or B7, 11181 Yonge St. Gingerbread house decorating $18 Join the Cooking School to decorate your very own gingerbread house. The school provide the pre-assembled house, royal icing, and all the candies, and kid has a blast decorating. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Road, Richmond Hill 10:30-12pm Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora 10-11am Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket 11-12:30pm, 1-2:30pm

Holiday craft party 11am Come to the Library for holiday fun for the whole family with crafts, stories and singing. East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St, Mount Albert Newmarket community celebration

8am-9pm

Come to the Newmarket Riverwalk Commons and enjoy entertainment for the whole family! Start with a pancake breakfast, photograph display by Greg King, and lace up for the Official Celebration Skate. Join to lighting of Winter Wonderland and take a ride on the Tim Hortons Express. 200 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket

A Victorian Christmas tea 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm $10 You will be served a delicious holiday trifle and try our exclusively blended teas. You will also be invited to the craft room to create a lovely ornament from this eclectic period. Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, 19 Church St. Santa trains 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm $10 Take a ride with Santa! Santa Claus is an amazing jolly fellow. Find the Santa Claus visiting the Heritage railway. York-Durham heritage railway Rudolph the red nosed reindeer 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Join the Nearly World Famous DuffleBag Theatre for a holiday story and interactive fun performed the way only DuffleBag can! A laugh-filled and perfect beginning to the holiday season! Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave, Toronto 416 368-8031 Skating party for oak ridges toy drive 7-8:30pm $4.50/$2.50 or Free with the donation of a new unwrapped toy Dust off your skates and put a smile on a kids face! Come out and enjoy a public skate followed by refreshments and a picture with Santa upstairs. Bond Lake Arena, 70 Old Colony Road, RH Holiday spectacular 8pm $28/$23 In partnership with the Mayor and Council of Richmond Hill philharmonic orchestra, will present the holiday sounds in this show. The show promises to be filled with lovely holiday music played by the orchestra in cooperation with band members from the Stray Cats. RH Centre for the Performing Arts Build a snowman napkin holder 10-12am In celebration of the holiday season, kids will learn how to build a snowman napkin holder with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. A great free activity for children ages 4-12. All The Home Depot locations Build and grow clinics coal car 1 0 a m Your kids won’t want to miss the opportunity to build a special feature project. Recommended for children 2-5 grades, these fun and educational clinics is limited to 50 children per store. Please call and register your child. All Lowes locations Passport to imagination Iceland 10-2pm Join Mikey for a globetrotting tour as he discovers holiday traditions around the world and gets the skinny on coolest gifts of the year! Learn about Iceland… Make a reindeer Frame! Custom create a letter to Santa! Michaels, 2-20 John Birchall Rd, Richmond Hill

Judy david Chanukah live 6:30pm The GTA’s favourite Chanukah show featuring Judy & David with over 60 performers! The Toronto Jewish chorus, CharActors Travelling Troupe. City Playhouse, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill Family pottery workshop 10-12pm $30 Learn how to create a bowl or sculpture and have it fired up just in time for the holidays. A perfect gift, and a fun and rewarding day for all! McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg

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December 11 Sun A dramatic reading of a christmas carol 2:15-4:30pm free with donation You invited to a community celebration: open house, craft for kids, reading of the Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and sing-a-long. Bring your friends and family! Refreshment – cider and shortbread cookies! Community Church, 45 Crosby Ave, Richmond Hill annual Christmas concert with special guest Michael burgess 4pm . York Centre for Children, Youth and Families is excited to present their 23rd Annual Christmas Concert. Special guests: Michael Burgess, Jackalyn Short, Toronto Mass Choir, Upper Canada Children’s Chorus. Unionville Alliance Church, 4898 16th Ave. Amahl and the night visitors 7pm $15/$5 The Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church is having a special Christmas performance. This is a story of a shepherd boy and his mother and three mysterious men – a story of love and faith unfold. 10066 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, 905 884-4211 Gingerbread house decorating 1-2:30pm, 3-4:30pm $18 Join the Cooking School to decorate your very own gingerbread house. The school provide the pre-assembled house, royal icing, and all the candies, and kid has a blast decorating. Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket Chanukah live 10:30pm , 1pm, 3:30pm The GTA’s favourite Chanukah show featuring Judy & David with over 60 performers! The Toronto Jewish chorus, CharActors Travelling Troupe. City Playhouse, 1000 New Westminster Dr. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Join the Nearly World Famous DuffleBag Theatre for a holiday story and interactive fun performed the way only DuffleBag can! A laugh-filled and perfect beginning to the holiday season! Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave, Toronto 416 368-8031 Fairy magic 10-11 am $9 Like any good fairy godmother, you need a wand to perform your magic, and you with your little ones will create a scrumptious Magic Wand made of white chocolate dipped bread sticks. And the magic continues as you transform a scary dragon into a yummy Taco Dip Dragon that you’ll enjoy with Dragon Dippers you make! Delicious! Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora Passport to imagination japan 1-5pm Join Mikey for a globetrotting tour as he discovers holiday traditions around the world and gets the skinny on coolest gifts of the year! Style up a snowman ornament with inspiration from Japan! Apply ideas from the Japanese traditions or origami into a super-cute Snowflake Frame! Michaels, 2-20 John Birchall Rd, Richmond Hill

December 12 Mon Open Christmas Carol night 7:30-8:30pm Come and enjoy the Christmas season at Covernotes. Guitarist and singing. Donation to the Food Bank or monetary donation to the Salvation Army appreciated. Covernotes Tea and Coffee House, 10268 Yonge St, RH

December 13 Tue Christmas craft class 11-12pm A fun Christmas craft class for children from 2-5 years of age. We will be creating fun Christmas décor, ornaments and great gifts for the grandparents. Space is limited to 15 children per class. Sigh up early to reserve your spot. The Family Place, 53 Main St, Mount Albert 904 473-5929 come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, 905 751-1011 Story time with Santa 10-10:30am Bring your children down to Santa’s Set for story time with the jolly man himself! Children up to 12 years of age will receive juice and cookies. Hillcrest Mall, Richmond Hill Wilton fun fondant cupcakes 4-6pm $15 The 2 hour class is fondant decorating fun for kids who love cupcakes! Sign up 24 Hrs in advance for class. Michaels store, 2-20 John Birchall Rd, Richmond Hill

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Happy Hanukkah 1-2pm $9 Celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of light with us in the Cooking School. Tots celebrate the holiday by making a delicious, traditional treat called potato latke. Each tot creates their own paper dreidel to take home. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill

December 14 Wed Gingerbread house decorating kids 7-8:30pm Join the Cooking School to decorate your very own gingerbread The school provide the pre-assembled house, royal icing, and candies, and kid has a blast decorating. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill

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Happy hanukkah 10-11am $9 Celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of light with us in the Cooking School. Tots celebrate the holiday by making a delicious, traditional treat called potato latke – a yummy pancake made of potato, served with yummy sour cream and apple sauce, then assemble their own marshmallow dreidel. Each tot creates their own paper dreidel to take home. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill

December 15 Thu When you-re about to separate: what to tell the kids 6:30-8:30pm This is a workshop for parents about to separate or in the early stages of separation. How and when to tell the children, how to handle moving day, as well as ideas and strategies to best meet your child’s needs will be discussed. Promenade Mall, suite 313, 905 882-2331 www.jfandcs.com The nutcracker 2pm $59/$32 Victoria Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker with Russian ballet star Anton Korsakov and rising Canadian ballet stars Anastasia Loskutov and Lisa Mironova. Ballet students will also participate in the performance. RH Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Christmas open house 7-9pm Join us at Crossroads Chiropractic for an evening of fun, food and festivities. We are hosting an open house for patients, friends, family and the community. Come, enjoy and celebrate the holidays with Crossroads. Crossroads Chiropractic, 45 Eagle St, 905 830-1146

December 16 Fri Gingerbread house decorating $18 Join the Cooking School to decorate your very own gingerbread house. The school provide the pre-assembled house, royal icing, and all the candies, and kid has a blast decorating. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill 7-8:30pm Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora 10-11am, 6-7pm Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket 6-7:30pm Hindu assembly 7-9pm Upper Canada Satsang invites Hindus and interested non-Hindus to participate in chanting of Invocation Mantras, Dhuns & Kirtans (chanting), meditation moment, a verse from the Bhagavad Gita, songs. Refreshment follows. Newmarket Public Library, 289 803-16710 The nutcracker 7pm $59/$32 Victoria Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker with Russian ballet star Anton Korsakov and rising Canadian ballet stars Anastasia Loskutov and Lisa Mironova. RH Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge come and explore program 9-11:00am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, 905 751-1011 Motus o dance theatre’s A Christmas carol 7pm $35/$30/$18 MOTUS O Dance Theatre brings to the stage this classic story of greed and hope and redemption. A thoughtful and fun filled performance for the whole family. Lebovic Centre for arts & entertainment, 19 Civic Ave, Stouffville

December 17 Sat Build and grow clinics train engine 10am Your kids won’t want to miss the opportunity to build a special feature project. Recommended for children 2-5 grades, these fun and educational clinics is limited to 50 children per store. Please call and register your child. All Lowes locations Forest jingle bell walk 6-8pm Join other merry walkers along a 2 km forest path. Learn about holiday tradition of bells, Chrestmas tree traditions and the benefits of natural Christmas trees. Jingle bells will be provided. A donation of nonperishable food for the local bank is appreciated. Hollidge tract, 16389 Hwy 48 1-877 464-YORK Motus o dance theatre’s A Christmas carol 2pm, 7pm $35/$30/$18 MOTUS O Dance Theatre brings to the stage this classic story of greed and hope and redemption. Weaving together dance and theatre you will follow our anti-hero Mr. Scrooge as he visits his faded hopes. A thoughtful and fun filled performance for the whole family. Lebovic Centre for arts & entertainment, 19 Civic Ave, Stouffville Skate with santa 9-11am . EG Skating Club in partnership with the Town of East Gwillimbury invites everyone to come and skate with Santa. You’ll also be treated to demos by EG skaters and Synchronized skating teams, including Shiver, last year’s Canadian Bronze Medalist. EG Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Rd, Sharon 112th annual Christmas bird count Tens of thousands of volunteers all over the Americas will be counting birds over the Christmas vacation to help scientists to spot changes and trends in bird populations. You don’t have to leave the warm comfort of your home to be involved. You can count the birds at your feeders for a period of as little as 15 min and report the results. Richmond Hill Naturalists, Gene Denzel lezned@yorku.ca The nutcracker 7pm $59/$32 Victoria Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker with Russian ballet star Anton Korsakov and rising Canadian ballet stars Anastasia Loskutov and Lisa Mironova. Ballet students will also participate in the performance. RH Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St.

Gingerbread house decorating $18 Join the Cooking School to decorate your very own gingerbread house. The school provide the pre-assembled house, royal icing, and all the candies, and kid has a blast decorating. Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora 10-11am, 6-7pm Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket 11-12:30am, 1-2:30pm mcdermott’s Christmas concert 7:30pm $60 EG Skating Club in partnership with the Town of East Gwillimbury invitesjoin international recording star and Canadian icon John McDermott. Enjoy some of his well known songs sprinkled with his Christmas favourites. Newmarket theatre, 505 Pickering Cres, Newmarket A Christmas carol 1-4pm $15/$45 for family of 4 A Victorian Christmas afternoon; pre-theatre Victorian tea at 1pm with sweets and refreshments, followed by a professional presentation of A Christmas Carol by the Humber River Shakespeare Company. A great new family holiday tradition! Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Sleeping beauty 11am, 2pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Pinkalicious the musical 1pm, 3pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill Passport to imagination mexico 10-2pm Join Mikey for a globetrotting tour as he discovers holiday traditions around the world and gets the skinny on coolest gifts of the year! Go to exotic places without leaving your backyard when you create a cute luggage tag to hang on your holiday tree! Use the Mexican Christmas flower to decorate a sweet holiday card! Michaels, 2-20 John Birchall Rd, Richmond Hill

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December 20 Tue

A Christmas carol 2pm $35/$30/$18 MOTUS O Dance Theatre brings this classic story of greed and hope and redemption. A fun filled performance for the whole family. Lebovic Centre for arts & entertainment, 19 Civic Ave

Christmas craft class 11-12pm . A fun Christmas craft class for children 2-5 years of age. We will be creating fun Christmas décor, ornaments and great gifts for the grandparents. Space is limited to 15 children per class. Sigh up early to reserve your spot! The Family Place, 53 Main St, Mount Albert 904 473-5929

Dancing for life 2pm, 6pm $15 This performance is an opportunity for the young dancers involved with the Dancing for Life Relay Team to choreograph and dance in their own routines. They are hard at work in studio space donated by Somerville Dance Academy to create, learn and polish dances to perform for you. Theatre Aurora, 50 Henderson Dr, Aurora 905 737-3669 Pinkalicious 1pm, 3pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill The nutcracker 10-11am $59/$32 Victoria Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker with Russian ballet star Anton Korsakov and rising Canadian ballet stars Loskutov and Mironova. RH Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Sleeping beauty 11am, 2pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Gingerbread house decorating $18 Join the Cooking School to decorate your very own gingerbread house. The school provide the pre-assembled house, royal icing, and all the candies, and kid has a blast decorating. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill 7-8:30pm Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora 10-11am Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket 1-2:30pm, 3-4:30pm Breakfast with santa 10-11:30am $10 It’s early to rise but the aroma of great breakfast in the air. Pancakes are grilling, syrup ready to pour, biscuits for jam toppings, orange juice, and more. Yes, it’s early, but the most important meal of the day. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill Festive family yoga playshop 1:30-3pm $20/$30/$40

Join us for our yearly festive celebration of light and love! Breathe, bend & bond in this playful practice for families and friends. Explore partner & mandala poses, yoga games, breath play, sense meditation, relaxation and multimedia art! www.blisskids.ca Yoga Source and Therapy Studio, 16925 Yonge St, Newmarket

December 19 Mon Charity book fair spirit of math 4:30-8pm Help give the gift of an Education this Holiday Season! Come out and browse our great selection of kids and adults books – all for $3 or less! Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

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Mayor’s Chanukah concert

6:30pm

$50/$36/$18

The town of Richmond Hill and Chabad Romano Centre present the Mayor’s Chanukah concert, featuring 8th Day. Also, appearing Aristov Family Circus and loot bags for kids. RH Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St.

come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 905 751-1011 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Charity book fair spirit of math 4:30-8pm Help give the gift of an Education this Holiday Season! Come out and browse our great selection of kids and adults books – all for $3 or less! Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

December 21 Wed Christmas party 10-1pm $5 for non-members Join us for our fabulous Christmas Party complete with a visit from a very special person. The Family Place, 53 Main St, Mount Albert 904 473-5929 Wilton super cakes for kids 4-6pm $15 The 2 hour class is an introduction to buttercream cake decorating for young crafters. Recommended ages 8-12. Sign up 24 Hrs in advance. Michaels, 2-20 John Birchall Rd, Richmond Hill Charity book fair spirit of math 4:30-8pm Help give the gift of an Education this Holiday Season! Come out and browse our great selection of kids and adults books – all for $3 or less! Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

December 22 Thu Spectrum north baton club annual christmas show 6-8pm The Aurora-based baton club holds an annual Christmas show where the twirlers perform in group and solo, demonstrating what they have learned this year. Lester B.Pearson PS, 15 Odin Cres, Aurora Christmas cookies&craft camp 6-8pm $15 As the excitement of Christmas draws near, why not let the kids spend a couple of hours having fun in the Cooking School while you get some Christmas errands done? Each day we’ll be making and baking two different kinds of Christmas cookies as well as creating a fun craft. We’ll have Christmas music playing, we’re serving a healthy snack for the kids and who knows 0 we may even have time for a game! Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora

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December 30 Fri

come and explore program 9-11:00am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 905 751-1011 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca

cookie decorating 10:30am $1 Come and join Ms. Heather for a Cookie Decorating program. The children will be spreading icing on their cookies and then adding toppings (sprinkles, chocolate chips, M&Ms). 19300 Centre St, Mount Albert

December 24 Sat Pinkalicious the musical 1pm, 3pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill

December 27 Tue Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 905 751-1011 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Sleeping beauty

10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm

$14

Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

December 28 Wed Sleeping beauty10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Christmas craft class 11-12pm A fun Christmas craft class for children 2-5 years of age. We will be creating fun Christmas décor, ornaments and great gifts for the grandparents. Space is limited to 15 children per class. The Family Place, 53 Main St, Mount Albert 904 473-5929 Holiday treats 11-13am $14 The hokidays are filled with treats, and this class is no exception! Your kids will help us celebrate by creating and enjoying some fun-filled, holiday inspired dishes, including delicious Holiday Wreath Pizzas and a Yummy Holiday Fruit Tree. They’ll also make some tasty Pretzel Treats and delectable Holiday Shaped Cakes to take home to share with your family. Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill

December 29 Thu cookie decorating 10:30am $1 Come and join Ms. Heather for a Cookie Decorating program. The children will be spreading icing on their cookies and then adding toppings (sprinkles, chocolate chips, M&Ms). 19300 Centre St, Mount Albert Sleeping beauty10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Wilton fun fondant cupcakes 4-6pm $15 The 2 hour class is fondant decorating fun for kids who love cupcakes! Sign up 24 Hrs in advance for class. Michaels, 2-20 John Birchall Rd, Richmond Hill

come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 905 751-1011 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Sleeping beauty10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill

December 31 Sat First night a family event . Make this New Year’s Eve a night to remember with the whole family. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities: wagon rides, bonfire, skating, inflatable jumping castles, face painting, musical performances and fireworks show with Grand Finale Countdown. Richmond Green Sports Centre & Park 6-9pm Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pky 6-9pm Magna Centre, Newmarket, 800 Mulock Dr 5-9pm New year’s eve celebrations 8pm-12am Presented by Newmarket Main Street BIA – bring your family and friends for an evening of skating, band music, wagon rides and refreshments. Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr Pinkalicious the musical 1pm, 3pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill

January 2 Mon Sleeping beauty 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

January 3 Tue come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, 905 751-1011 Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill Sleeping beauty 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Cookies for all seasons 9:30-12:30pm $20 A class full of cookies for all seasons. Kids learn to make springtime umbrella cookies, summer s’more cookie bars, fall corny cob cookies and for winter we will make Elves Snicker doodles. For lunch, create your own wrap with lots of veggies and meat to enjoy with a salad. Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora

Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill

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January 4 Wed Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill Sleeping beauty10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Cookies for all seasons 10-1pm $20 Today is all about chocolate, that rich, creamy, delectable delight! We’ll help you youngsters make a mouth-watering menu of Chocolate Pancakes, Decadent Brownies, Whoopee Pies and Creamy Fudge. It’s a chocolastics dream come true! They’ll also enjoy some Hot Chocolate and Sliced Fruit while they prepare their chocolate treats! Real Canadian Superstore, 15900 Bayview Ave, Aurora Welcome to the sports stadium 9-12pm $20 One of the best things about attending a game is the fun food, so get your kids pumped for some of the best stadium they’ve ever tasted! The winning menu they’ll prepare is Homemade Potato Nachos, Out-of-thePark ham Subs, Popcorn, and a great Energy Drink. Add to the sporty fun by having them wear their favourite team’s hat or jersey. Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill

January 5 Thu Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill Sleeping beauty10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Cupcake mania 10-1pm $20 Today we’ll have your youngsters prepare and enjoy a delicious ElbowsOn-The-Table Pasta Salad and yummy Crustless Broccoli & Cheese Quiches. But after that is where the real fun begins! The trendiest baked good in North America right now is fancy cupcakes – Cookies and Cream Cupcakes, Flourless Chocolate ... Mmmmm! Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket

January 6 Fri Sleeping beauty 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave come and explore program 9-11:00am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, 905 751-1011 Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill Crafty camp 10-1pm $20 Let’s get out the paintbrushes – because we’re making a craft today! We’re also making cool candy necklaces that you can eat while walking!For lunch we’re making meatball soup, twisted biscuit sticks and disappearing chocolate chip cookies! Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket Cinnabuntastic camp 9-12pm $20 Your family will not want you to miss today’s camp! We’re making homemade cinnamon buns today – that you’ii get take home to the family! We’re also making some fantastic mini breakfast pies and an upside down apple pancake for desert! Loblaws, 310 Hightech Rd, Richmond Hill

January 7 Sat Family Story time 10-10:30am Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes with your child. Up to 5. Aurora Public Library

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Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan Harry potter movie and trivia 11-4:45pm Do you think you’re the all-time Harry Potter buff? Here’s your chance to prove it and win! Come in and watch The Prisoner of Azbakan and The Deadly Hallows on our state-of-the-art WIDESCREEN, and participate in trivia games where you could win exiting prizes! If you think you know your Harry Potter trivia, join us and show everyone what you’re made of! Ages 13-19. Central Library, Richmond Hill Pinkalicious the musical 1pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill Sleeping beauty 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

January 8 Sun Sleeping beauty 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Pinkalicious the musical 1pm, 3pm $30/$25 The Off-Broadway smash, based on the best-selling children’s book “Pinkalicious”, is a pinkatastic good time for the whole family. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill

January 9 Mon Paws 4 stories! 6-7pm This is a literacy program for beginning and struggling readers who have a unique opportunity to read to a dog and make a friend! Aurora Public Library, Aurora Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Holiday time 11-12pm $9 Celebrate the season! Nothing says the holidays are coming like waking up to the glorious aroma of gingerbread, so in today’s class you and your tyke will make delicious Gingerbread Pancakes. Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket

January 10 Tue come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, 905 751-1011 Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill Toddler time 11-11:30am At this program, parents share with their children stories, songs and other activities. Ages: 12-36 months old. Oak Ridges Moraine Library story time for children with autism

2:15-2:45pm

The children will enjoy books, songs and other activities that will focus on a special weekly themes. Storytime will encourage children to participate in a library program without their parents or caregivers. Central Library, Richmond Hill

January 11 Wed storytime 10:30-11am The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 min session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Oak Ridges Moraine Library Mother goose babies 11-11:30am Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

January 12 Thu Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Mother goose babies 2:15-2:45pm Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

January 13 Fri come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca

January 14 Sat Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan Build a coaster set 10-12am Kids will learn how to build a coaster set with easy to follow step-by-step instructions using a hammer and glue. A great free activity for children ages 4-12. All The Home Depot locations Build and grow clinics - castle 10am Your kids won’t want to miss the opportunity to build a special feature project. Recommended for children 2-5 grades, these fun and educational clinics is limited to 50 children per store. Please call and register your child. All Lowes locations Movie madness 2-4pm Looking for a great way to spend Saturday afternoon?! Bring your friends and family to see a new release family movie! Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 10:15-10:45am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill

Sleeping beauty 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

January 15 Sun Sleeping beauty 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14 Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthral you with its beautiful music and wonderland performances. Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

January 16 Mon Paws 4 stories! 6-7pm This is a literacy program for beginning and struggling readers who have a unique opportunity to read to a dog and make a friend! Aurora Public Library Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Holiday time 11-12pm $9 Celebrate the season! Nothing says the holidays are coming like waking up to the glorious aroma of gingerbread, so in today’s class you and your tyke will make delicious Gingerbread Pancakes. They’re perfect for those frosty winter mornings, and as the scintillating scent swirls around you, you’ll sip on decadent Hot White Chocolate! Real Canadian Superstore, 18120 Yonge St, Newmarket

January 17 Tue frosted windows 7-8pm $6 Children will transform a regular picture frame into a frosted window. Aurora Public Library come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Storytime . The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill 2:15-2:45pm Richmond Green Library 10:30-11am Toddler time 11-11:30am At this program, parents share with their children stories, songs and other activities. Ages: 12-36 months old. Oak Ridges Moraine Library

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January 23 Mon

Year of the dragon 6:30-7:15pm Join in a retelling of a dragon legend, also creating 3D paper lantern and playing Chinese games. Aurora Public Library

Paws 4 stories! 6-7pm This is a literacy program for beginning and struggling readers who have a unique opportunity to read to a dog and make a friend! Aurora Public Library

storytime 10:30-11am The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 min session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Oak Ridges Moraine Library

Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill

Mother goose babies 11-11:30am Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill

Mommy & baby pilates 9:30-10:30am Pilates for mom and baby 6 weeks and up, baby must not be crawling. Fun and fitness, core strength training and toning. 10 week - $120. Home Studio, 238 Deerglen Terrace, 289 380-2978

January 19 Thu Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Mother goose babies 2:15-2:45pm Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

January 21 Sat Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan fun with Helen rodrigues 9:30-11:30am Express yourself using a variety of materials and mediums! Explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting and sculpture in a fun, studio environment. Artists asked to bring their own sketchbook and painting shirt. Ages 6-10. 8 weeks - $160. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St, Aurora 905 713-1818 Family Storytime 10:15-10:45am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill 10:30-11:45am

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Nothing fitting your schedule? Visit Playshop for children’s and family yoga classes offered by BlassKids friends and affiliate teachers! Zen Bones Yoga, 474 Botsford St, suite 301, Newmarket

The emperor’s new clothes 11am, 2pm $12 If only things you care about are how you look and how fancy your clothes are, can you be a leader? Perhaps, if you learn a lesson about what is important in life. This humourous and theme-filled tale by Hans Christian Anderson is adapted and presented with music and fun by talented Solar Stage actors. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

January 22 Sun The emperor’s new clothes 11am, 2pm $12 If only things you care about are how you look and how fancy your clothes are, can you be a leader? Perhaps, if you learn a lesson about what is important in life. This humourous and theme-filled tale by Hans Christian Anderson is adapted and presented with music and fun by talented Solar Stage actors. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

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Storytime . The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill 2:15-2:45pm Richmond Green Library 10:30-11am Toddler time 11-11:30am At this program, parents share with their children stories, songs and other activities. Ages: 12-36 months old. Oak Ridges Moraine Library

January 25 Wed

January 20 Fri PA DAY

Parent/child partner series

January 24 Tue come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca

storytime 10:30-11am The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 min session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Oak Ridges Moraine Library Mother goose babies 11-11:30am Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

January 26 Thu Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Mother goose babies 2:15-2:45pm Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

January 27 Fri come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca

January 28 Sat Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan Chick flick movie night 9:15-11pm Bring your best girlfriends, your pillows and PJs for a Chick Flick. Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St, Aurora

The emperor’s new clothes 11am, 2pm $14 If only things you care about are how you look and how fancy your clothes are, can you be a leader? Perhaps, if you learn a lesson about what is important in life. This humourous and theme-filled tale by Hans Christian Anderson is adapted and presented with music and fun by talented Solar Stage actors. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

January 29 Sun

February 3 Fri PA Day

PA Day at Snow Valley, Barrie . Have nothing to do on your next PA Day? Why not join us for an exciting day trip of Snowtubing at Snow Valley, Barrie. Ages 12-17 years. Fee $60 per person. More info at Aurora Family Leisure Complex

January 30 Mon Paws 4 stories! 6-7pm This is a literacy program for beginning and struggling readers who have a unique opportunity to read to a dog and make a friend! Aurora Public Library Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill

January 31 Tue Exploring art: batik 7-8pm $7.50 Traditional batik uses wax and dye to create beautifully patterned fabrics. In this fun and hands-on program, children will make their own batik flag! Ages: 6-9. Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St, Aurora come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Storytime . The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill 2:15-2:45pm Richmond Green Library 10:30-11am Toddler time 11-11:30am At this program, parents share with their children stories, songs and other activities. Ages: 12-36 months old. Oak Ridges Moraine Library story time for children with autism 2:15-2:45pm

February 1 Wed High school art display & contest . From today till May 1 High school art teachers submit students work for a display. All pieces are judged and winners are awarded prizes. Newmarket Municipal Office, 395 Mulock Dr, Newmarket storytime 10:30-11am The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 min session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. k. Oak Ridges Moraine Library Mother goose babies 11-11:30am Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

February 2 Thu Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Mother goose babies 2:15-2:45pm Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

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Spend an evening with Canada’s most entertaining and energetic new Stage Show. Time-travel on a 90 min trip through some of the most memorable music of the past six decades. Newmarket Theatre

February 4 Sat Winterfest 2012 That day includes pancake breakfast, family bingo, children’s activities including wagon rides, dog sled rides and hot food. Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall. Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, Fairy Lake Park Family Storytime 10:15-10:45am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan The emperor’s new clothes 11am, 2pm $14 If only things you care about are how you look and how fancy your clothes are, can you be a leader? Perhaps, if you learn a lesson about what is important in life. This humourous and theme-filled tale by Hans Christian Anderson is adapted and presented with music and fun by talented Solar Stage actors. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

February 5 Sun Free Swimming & Skating . Craft sale, free admission public skate and swim. Fill out a ticket on site and have a change to win prizes! Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Newmarket. The emperor’s new clothes 11am, 2pm $14 If only things you care about are how you look and how fancy your clothes are, can you be a leader? Perhaps, if you learn a lesson about what is important in life. This humourous and theme-filled tale by Hans Christian Anderson is adapted and presented with music and fun by talented Solar Stage actors. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave Splash ‘n boots 2pm $20/$17/$10 They have been hailed as the “U2 of children’s music”, “the Canadian Wiggles”, but stands out the most in their live show is their ability to tap into the energy and creativity they makes families sing, dance and laugh together. Their show is fun, hip and edgy – not only will the kids dance the entire time, but the adults will laugh so hard they will be wiping eyes! Lebovic centre for arts & entert, 19 Civic Ave, Stouffville

February 6 Mon Paws 4 stories! 6-7pm This is a literacy program for beginning and struggling readers who have a unique opportunity to read to a dog and make a friend! Aurora Public Library Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill

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Winter Birthday KIDS

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Here's our story about our son, Daniel. We feel so proud when we think about our son Daniel. Daniel is 7 and in grade 2 at Catholic School. Daniel is a very considerate and caring young boy. He loves having his friends over for a game of Wii. Daniel has a younger brother, David. David is 4 and living with autism. Daniel loves his brother and has been so understanding when it comes to David. We don't always get to spend as much time with Daniel as we would like. We are busy with Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs... Yet Daniel ,even at the tender age of 7 understands and helps however and when ever he can. It's a lot for a little kid to go through but he's up for the challenge. We love and applaud Daniel for being a great kid. Frank and Paula.

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February 7 Tue Pyramid power Make your own pyramid complete with hidden treasure. Ages:6-8. Aurora Public Library

come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Storytime . The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill 2:15-2:45pm Richmond Green Library 10:30-11am Toddler time 11-11:30am At this program, parents share with their children stories, songs and other activities. Ages: 12-36 months old. Please pick up your FREE ticket 15 min before the starts at the Circulation Desk. Oak Ridges Moraine Library story time for children with autism

2:15-2:45pm

February 8 Wed storytime 10:30-11am The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 min session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Oak Ridges Moraine Library Mother goose babies 11-11:30am Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

February 9 Thu Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Mother goose babies 2:15-2:45pm Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

February 10 Fri come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca

February 11 Sat Build a fire safety helicopter 10-12am Kids will learn how to build a fire safety helicopter with easy to follow step-by-step instructions using a hammer and glue. A great free activity for children ages 4-12. All The Home Depot locations Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan Movie madness 2-4pm Looking for a great way to spend Saturday afternoon?! Bring your friends and family to see a new release family movie! Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 10:15-10:45am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill

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babar 11am, 2pm $14 Babar, by Jean Be Brunhoff, tells the story of a young elephant who lives the jungle, visits a big city and returns to the jungle to become a king and share his discoveries with his family and other elephants. Babar’s adventures are related in engaging and amusing fashion that children can relate to and learn from. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

February 12 Sun babar 11am, 2pm $14 Babar, by Jean Be Brunhoff, tells the story of a young elephant who lives the jungle, visits a big city and returns to the jungle to become a king and share his discoveries with his family and other elephants. Babar’s adventures are related in engaging and amusing fashion that children can relate to and learn from. Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

February 13 Mon Paws 4 stories! 6-7pm This is a literacy program for beginning and struggling readers who have a unique opportunity to read to a dog and make a friend! Aurora Public Library Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill

February 14 Tue come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Storytime . The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill 2:15-2:45pm Richmond Green Library 10:30-11am Toddler time 11-11:30am At this program, parents share with their children stories, songs and other activities. Ages: 12-36 months old. Oak Ridges Moraine Library story time for children with autism

2:15-2:45pm

February 15 Wed storytime 10:30-11am The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 min session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Oak Ridges Moraine Library Mother goose babies 11-11:30am Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

February 16 Thu Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Mother goose babies 2:15-2:45pm Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

story time for children with autism 2:15-2:45pm

February 18 Sat Winter blast pre-teen dance $10 Get out from the cold in the great winter social setting with friends. Aurora Community Centre, 905 726-4760 Play it safe with dogs . Inthis interactive workshop children and their parents will learn techniques on how to develop a safe relationship with a dog. Age: 6-8. Aurora Public Library Family Storytime 10:15-10:45am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan Robin hood 11am, 2pm $14 One of the most celebrated companies at festivals and school across the country presents the classic story of Robin Hood. 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! Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

February 19 Sun Robin hood 11am, 2pm $14 One of the most celebrated companies at festivals and school across the country presents the classic story of Robin Hood. 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! Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

Asd parent support group meeting

7pm-9pm

This meeting are open to anyone supporting an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder – you don’t have to be a member. It is a sharing of experiences – learning about ASD and the impact it has on our lives, dealing with professionals, securing funding. Autism Ontario York region offices, Loyal True Blue & Orange Home, B13 or B7, 11181 Yonge St., park in the back parking

February 22 Wed storytime 10:30-11am The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 min session that focuses on a special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Oak Ridges Moraine Library Mother goose babies 11-11:30am Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

February 23 Thu Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Mother goose babies 2:15-2:45pm Mother Goose Babies is a loosely structured program for parents and their babies. This half-hour program focuses on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Ages: 0-12 months old. Central Library, Richmond Hill

February 24 Fri

February 20 Mon family day arctic adventure 10-4pm Bundle up and celebrate Family Day at the awesome Arctic Adventure with activities like snow shoeing, snow treasure hunts and others. Aurora Town Park Family day fun toyland 10-3pm $2.50 Enjoy our old-fashioned wooden and antique toys. See our model train, Nursery Rhyme and fairy Tale displays. Elman W.Campbell Museum, Newmarket Family day at magna centre

10-3pm

Storytime 2:15-2:45pm The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill Family Storytime 11-11:30am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Memorable munsch 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm $14

We bring back our tradition and very popular series of Munsch stories done as one play. Enjoy our new collection, Put Me in a Book, Alligator Baby, Just One Goal and Andrew’s Loose Tooth, presented in skilful and comic Solar Stage fashion. Your children love to read Munsch! They’ll be entranced by the play! Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

February 21 Tue come and explore program 9-11:30am Join us for a drop-in program for children aged 6 and under and their families/caregivers at Ontario Early Years Centre. 40 Engelhard Dr, unit 1, Aurora, www.socialenterprise.ca Storytime . The children enjoy books, songs and other activities in a weekly 30 minute session that focuses on an special theme each week. Ages: 3-5. Central Library, Richmond Hill 2:15-2:45pm Richmond Green Library 10:30-11am Toddler time 11-11:30am At this program, parents share with their children stories, songs and other activities. Ages: 12-36 months old. Oak Ridges Moraine Library

February 25 Sat Chick Flick Movie Night! 9:15-11pm $3 Bring your best girlfriends, your pillows and pjs for a chick flick. Aurora Public Library. Ages 12-13 years Storydrawing: Winter Frolics $8 This workshop is ideal for the young story teller who just learning to write. Ages 6-9. Aurora Public Library. Family Storytime 10:15-10:45am Join us weekly for thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children and their parents and caregivers. Ages: 0-6 years. Central Library, Richmond Hill Sensational saturdays 2-4pm Step right up ladies and gentlemen! Each Saturday you’ll be amused and amazed as Zero Gravity Circus brings some of its greatest performers to Vaughan Mills. Still walkers or jugglers, frozen statues or illusionists, acrobats or breakdancers… you never know who you’ll see. These acts are free, folks, so don’t miss out! Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan Memorable munsch 11am, 2pm $14 We bring back our tradition and very popular series of Munsch stories done as one play. Enjoy our new collection, Put Me in a Book, Alligator Baby, Just One Goal and Andrew’s Loose Tooth, presented in skilful and comic Solar Stage fashion. Your children love to read Munsch! They’ll be entranced by the play! Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

February 26 Sun Memorable munsch 11am, 2pm $14 We bring back our tradition and very popular series of Munsch stories done as one play. Enjoy our new collection, Put Me in a Book, Alligator Baby, Just One Goal and Andrew’s Loose Tooth, presented in skilful and comic Solar Stage fashion. Your children love to read Munsch! They’ll be entranced by the play! Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Ave

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