The Little Paper

• Saturday
• Saturday, Sunday
• Sunday

Saturday

Babar (3-10yrs)

Emmanuel Howard-Park United Church
240 Roncesvalles Ave
Tickets: 416-533-8848, or at the door
http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/farmers-market#jan21
3:30pm
$7, all proceeds go to the church
Babar is the famous King of the elephants. The play moves from his childhood all the way up to when he becomes an adult, as he learns about life, his role as a King and as a father. Babar’s engaging and amusing adventures present a whole range of highly colorful story lines.

Family Literacy Day

Toronto Public Libraries
Various branches
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=37867+4292773987&No=20&N...
Take some time to reflect and celebrate the value of books in your family’s life at one of many Toronto Public Library events supporting Literacy Day. Tons to choose from including storytimes, indoor book-nic’s, puppet shows, crafts, games and sing-a-longs.

Lakeshore Kidsfest

Father Redmond High School Atrium
28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
www.learningonthelake.com
10am-1pm
$5, Free/ 18mos-
A children’s festival, sponsored by the New Toronto Cooperative Nursery School where the whole family can enjoy bouncy castles, carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, interactive sports centres, crafts, a pizza party and more.

Owl Prowl Family Night

Mountsberg Conservation Area
905-854-2276
http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=7710
6:30-8:30pm
$15/adult, $10/5-14years, call to register
Learn about native Ontario owls, enjoy a winter night hike to search for wild local owls, a puppet show, a special story time, and visit with resident birds.

Pediatrics Open House

Canadian College of Natural Medicine
1255 Sheppard Ave E
9am-12pm, appt times 9 & 10:30am
http://www.ccnm.edu/event/4726/pediatrics_open_house
Space limited, contact Leslie Solomonian at lsolomonian@ccnm.edu to reserve 
Families visit with 3rd year interns for a 20-30 min general assessment, brief questioning and non-invasive physical exam. Interns will also be on hand to answer any general questions regarding naturopathic pediatric care. Lectures on Naturopathic Medicine for kids will be presented by one of the 4th year interns and the College’s “Funny Bones” will be on hand to entertain the kids. Each child receives a complimentary two-visit voucher for participating and samples of natural health products (while quantities last).

Wise Daughters 3rd Anniversary

3079B Dundas St W 
416-761-1555
http://www.wisedaughters.com/pb/wp_622f7a7a/wp_622f7a7a.html
1-5pm
Free
Complimentary treats, great giveaways and live music by The Measure, a 4-piece acoustic band whose original music goes from stripped down soul and R& B to upbeat Motown, pop, and folk. The group will perform sets at 2 & 3pm.

Saturday, Sunday

Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival

Cannington
www.canningtondogsledraces.com
Sat: 9am-5pm, pancake breakfast: 7-10am (Legion Hall in Town)
$10/adults, $4/children
A fun-filled weekend of pancake breakfasts, ice sculptures and outdoor activities as dog sled teams from across North America take to the field for a fun filled weekend. For only $2, kids can experience the thrill of a dog sled ride. The Oshawa Metis Council will be there with authentic native foods and in full ceremonial dress

Chinese New Year Celebration

Chinatown & Dragon City
Dundas/Spadina
https://wx.toronto.ca/festevents.nsf/eed4b2c2511212948525730800555d8f/76...
12-6pm
Ring in the New Year with a lion dance, New Year Market, live entertainment, cultural & contemporary performances, and a lucky draw.

Growing a Forest Aboriginal Festival

McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Ave
888-213-1121
http://www.mcmichael.com/apps/index.cfm?page=program.detail&programEvent...
11am-4pm
Free w/admission
Participate in nature workshops developed and delivered by students from University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry. On Sunday, take part in a Sweetgrass ceremony initiating the winter festivities and enjoy storytelling, songs, and dance performances.

Sunday

Chinese New Year Celebration

Chi-Ping Dance Group & CPDG Cultural Arts Association
150 Borough Dr
905-475-2023
www.chipingdance.com
12:30-4pm
Free
Make your own Chinese New Year Decorations and enjoy performances including a lion  & dragon dance, folk and classical dances performed by children, singing and martial arts. The God of Fortune will offer blessings and Lucky Red Pockets to bring fortune and good luck for the New Year.

Family Dance Party

Theatre Direct, Wychwood Barns
601 Christie St, Studio 176
http://www.theatredirect.ca/index.php/shows/family-dance-party//
3-5pm
$5
Family-friendly music spun by a groovy line-up of DJ’s guaranteed to get you dancing.

Family Sundays: Do You See What I See

Art Gallery Of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
12-4pm
Free w/admission, $19.50/adult, $11/6-17yrs, Free/5yrs-
http://www.ago.net/family-sunday-programming-fall-2011
Inspired by current AGO photographic exhibitions, including the work of Jack Chambers, explore the world of photography and how we see. Make simple and wacky cameras, pinhole cameras; photo constructions, zoetropes- and more...bring your own camera for life long memory making.

Outdoor Guided Walk-Winter in the Valley

Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/featured-events.htm
1:30-2:30pm
$5.24/adults, $2/children
Tour the Wildflower Preserve and learn how plants and animals adapt to and survive the harsh winter weather. Enjoy mulled cider after the walk.