The Little Paper

Well it finally looks and feels like winter out there and the girls are clambouring to go sledding but I'm afraid I'll be inside all weekend finishing up the March Edition of The Little Paper. We've got March Break Events, Camps and a special Library section, Easter activities and the full Parks & Rec Summer Camp listing as well. (Registration is just a couple of weeks away - don't worry, we'll send a reminder).

Speaking of camps and registrations, the beloved Susan Blersh of Garrison Creek Art Education Centre is running a week of Travel the World programming for those of you with an extra week of March Break. I think there are a couple of spaces left as of this afternoon so, if you are interested, please let her know. Both my girls have thoroughly enjoyed the programming and with Leah Salomaa in residence  – all the better. 

Also, I'd like to say thank you to all the moms and dads who wrote to us this week. We were really, really chuffed to hear from you.  We'll have Max and Ruby tickets to give away next week so stay with us! And if you haven't been to the new website yet, please do! – Vicki

• Saturday
• Saturday & Sunday
• Sunday

Saturday

Barrel of Stories: Family Storytelling Concert (All Ages)

Ralph Thornton Centre 765 Queen St E 416-699-2608 www.storytellersforchildren.ca 1:30-2:30pm PWYC, $5/suggested Well-loved storytellers tell stories, rhymes and riddles! If you enjoy reading as a family, you will enjoy listening to stories told in the oral tradition!

Owl Prowl

The Kortright Centre 9550 Pine Valley Dr 416-667-6295x3 www.kortright.org 7-9pm advance booking recommended An evening about owls. Walk through owl habitat, learn calls, meet live owls and visit the bird banding station. Finish the evening roasting marshmallows around a bonfire.

Bonanza Bolero Felt Cabaret (2.5-7yrs)

Wise Daughters Craft Market 3079B Dundas St W 416-761-1555, 416-887-5691 www.wisedaughters.com 1-2pm Admission by donation. Interactive theatre for kids 2.5-7yrs old.

Saturday & Sunday

Dog Sled Races (All Ages)

The Kortright Centre 9550 Pine Valley Dr 905-832-2289 www.kortright.org 10am-4pm $8/adults, $6/children, Free/4yrs-, $4/parking Enjoy something out of the ordinary, Dog Sled races. The Siberian Husky Club of Canada who runs the event has lots of active winter fun planned for your whole family.

Fantastic Mr Fox

The Fox Theatre 2236 Queen St E 416-691-7330 www.foxtheatre.ca 2pm George Clooney is the voice of the corduroy-clad Mr. Fox, in this animated tale of a fox who reluctantly gives up stealing livestock at the urging of his wife only to be confronted by his animal urges years later.

Mackenzie House Celebrates Black History Month

Mackenzie House 82 Bond St 416-392-6915 12-5pm $5.71/adults, $2.38/children Visit Mackenzie House and learn about Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first woman to publish a newspaper in Canada. Her newspaper, The Provincial Freeman, included articles about the anti-slavery movement and advice to Blacks interested in moving to Canada. Print a souvenir bookmark with a quote from Mary Ann in the recreated 1850's print shop!

The Princess and the Frog

The Revue Cinema 400 Roncesvalles Ave 416-531-9959 www.revuecinema.ca 2pm $6/matinee, rated G A modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a girl, a frog prince who wants to be human, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on an unexpected adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

Sunday

Franklin and the Adventures of the Noble Knights

Living Arts Centre 414 Living Arts Dr 905-306-6000 www.livingartscentre.ca 1pm $26-$36/person This live musical theatre production leads audiences through the most heroic expedition that Franklin and his friends, Bear, Snail, Beaver, Fox, and Rabbit have ever embarked on. Franklin’s story is about acceptance, compassion and friendship.

High Park Walking Tour

High Park Meet at benches across from Grenadier Cafe 416-392-1748x5 www.highpark.org 10:30am-12pm Free/Donations welcome Join a moderately paced, naturalist led, 1.5 hour walking tour. Remember to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. 28 Feb: High Park Through the Ages. Power Kids

The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

Harbourfront Centre 231 Queen’s Quay W www.thepowerplant.org 2-4pm $6/child, spaces limited Create your own musical instrument and perform with local improv musicians! Led by artist Sarah Febbraro, the workshop will begin with a gallery tour designed for young visitors.

Purim Carnival

Miles Nadal JCC 750 Spadina Ave 416-924-6211x154 www.milesnadaljcc.ca 11:30am-1:30pm Make Some Noise! Join the fun at the annual Purim Carnival in the Gymnasium. Great prizes, costume contests, carnival booths galore, mishloach manot packages and more!

Make a Fun Notebook (4yrs+)

Ziliotto Workshop 764 Queen Street West 416-867-1632 www.ziliotto.com 1:30-3pm; $28 Join Jennifer in her boutique workshop to create a unique notebook.