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TORONTO
What: Happyview P.S.
When: Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Lower Ossington Theatre (100A Ossington Avenue)
Price: $24.50 or $80 for a family 4-pack
The details: We saw this hilarious one-man show last time it ran in Toronto, and we laughed till we thought we were going to pee our pants. It’s a great concept: the audience members are supposed to be “students” watching a school assembly, and Mike McMurtry plays all of the ridiculous characters, including a Bieber-obsessed teenage girl, a cranky custodian and a cop who secretly dreams of being a kids’ entertainer. His interaction with the crowd makes this already extremely entertaining show even more awesome.
CALGARY
What: Fire & Ice
When: Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Olympic Plaza
Price: free Read more...
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No idea what to do this weekend? Bunchland’s got your back
TORONTO
What: Indoor Snow Shows
When: nightly at 7 p.m., until December 24
Where: Eaton Centre
Price: free
The details: Christmas shopping at the Eaton Centre becomes a little bit less brutal every evening at 7, thanks to the first indoor snow show of its kind in Canada. Pause to take in the sight of gently falling fake flakes, awed by the popular tourist trap’s transformation into a whimsical winter scene. Then pick up all your bags and get your butt to Old Navy before all the good puffy vests are taken.
MONTREAL
What: Christmas Market in Longueuil
When: December 3 to 20
Where: Saint Mark Park, Longueuil
Price: There are many free samples to be had. A ride on the mini train costs $3, and a cup of mulled wine will run you $4. Read more...
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No idea what to do this weekend? Bunchland’s got your back
TORONTO
What: Little Footprints Holiday Pop-Up Shop
When: Friday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Cool East Market (1390 Danforth Avenue)
Price: free
The details: Little Footprints, purveyors of fair trade finger puppets and natural nail polish, have lots of green holiday gift options for the little people in your life. Their pop-up shop on the Danforth this weekend will feature treats to enjoy while browsing as well as free mini-photo sessions with a professional photographer.
MONTREAL
What: Biodome reopening
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 5 p.m.
Where: Montreal Biodome (4777 Pierre de Coubertin Avenue)
Price: Adults, $16.50, age 5 to 17, $8.25, age 2 to 4, $2.50 Read more...
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No idea what to do this weekend? Bunchland’s got your back
TORONTO
What: Laugh-In
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles Avenue)
Price: $10 for adults, $7 for kids
The details: Acclaimed “laughologist” Albert Nerenberg hosts a screening of his documentary Laughology, including demonstrations of contagious laughter techniques and a laugh contest. All proceeds from the event will go to the Howard Public School, School Ground Rejuvenation Project.
MONTREAL
What: CP Holiday Train in Beaconsfield
When: Saturday at 2:30 p.m, show at 2:45
Where: Beaconsfield Commuter Station (104 Elm Avenue)
Price: free, but money or food donations are requested
The details: The holiday train touches down in Montreal on Saturday, featuring songs and candy canes with Santa and performances by the Odds and the Dube Brothers (a band made up of brothers ages 6 to 10). Kids can decorate donation boxes. Remember to bring some extra cash for donations and/or a food bank donation. Read more...
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No idea what to do this weekend? Bunchland’s got your back
TORONTO
What: 106th Annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade
When: Santa arrives at 12:45 p.m., but most families claim their spots really, really, really early. Really.
Where: View the parade route here
Price: Free
The details: We have a little insider tip for you guys. If you want to skip the parade and just view the floats, FYI: They line all of the floats up at the corner of Bloor and Christie before the parade starts. So you can just head to that intersection and check out the floats without worrying about arriving at the crack of dawn to get a good spot. It’s just like being backstage at a play. You might even catch a glimpse of Santa smoking or something. Trust us.
MONTREAL
What: Cupcake Camp Read more...
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No idea what to do this weekend? Bunchland’s got your back
TORONTO
What: Buskertainment
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., November 12th through to December 19th
Where: Downtown Yonge Street
Price: Free
The details: Take a break from schlepping around the Eaton Centre to be entertained by mimes, stilt walkers, caricature artists and more.
MONTREAL
What: Toys
When: November 14 to March 6
Where: McCord Museum (690 Sherbrooke Street West)
Price: Free for children 12 and under
The details: Come check out 400 old-fashioned toys (dating back to 1860), including a dollhouse from 1880.
Event submitted by I Spy Montreal.
VANCOUVER
What: Kids in the Kitchen
When: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 – Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House (3981 Main Street (Main & 24th) Read more...
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No idea what to do this weekend? Bunchland’s got your back
TORONTO
What: Kids Can Embrace Difference Day
When: Saturday, doors 9:30 a.m.
Where: Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen Street West)
Price: Family pass $10
The details: Small Print Toronto celebrates the release of two books celebrating difference (The Way of the Ninja and Spork) with a morning of stories, crafts, songs and games for kids ages 2 to 8.
VANCOUVER
What: Diwali Downtown
When: Sunday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews)
Price: free
The details: Celebrate South Asian arts and culture with mehndi tattoos, bhandra workshops, diya painting, Indian food and plenty more to delight your kids.
Event submitted by Kids Vancouver.
MONTREAL
What: For Art’s Sake
When: November 5 to 14 Read more...
