Events and Activities

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Toronto Christmas Market When: unl December 15th; Monday - Friday 12 - 9 pm & Saturday Sunday 10 am - 9 pm Where: Disllery District What: This holiday season Toronto will once again celebrate the romance and magic of a tradional Christmas. Family friendly entertainment includes musicians, carolers and children's choirs www.torontochristmasmarket.com Winterfest on Torontos Waterfront When: December 14, 15, 21 & 22 Where: Harbourfront Centre What: Welcome the holiday season with handmade holiday decoraons, free skang on the Natrel Rink, and DJ Skate Nights! hp://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/winter/index.cfm Creches from Around the World When: December 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 29 & January 5, 12:304 pm Where: St James Cathedral, 65 Church St, 2nd oor What: A very special exhibit of over 100 small navity scenes. Everyone welcome. Special acvies for children. Free admission.

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Date: Saturday Mornings @ 11am Price: $2.50 Upcoming movies: The Polar Express; Arthur Christmas; How the Grinch Stole Christmas Parcipang Theatres: Etobicoke Cineplex Odeon Queensway: 1025 The Queensway Toronto SilverCity Fairview Mall 1800 Sheppard Avenue East, Unit Y007 Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Duerin Street Scarborough Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre: 22 Lebovic Avenue Scarborough Town Centre , 300 Borough Drive, Unit 765 Link for other parcipang theatres: hp://www.cineplex.com/Events/ familyfavourites/ ParcipangTheatres.aspx

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Christmas Family Fun When: December 7, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Where: Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd, Yonge/Eglinton What: Join us for a fesve aernoon of stories, carols and a cra. Make your own ornament to hang on our Christmas tree or one to take home. Children must be accompanied by caregivers. All are welcome. Christmas Cheer When: December 10, 4:30 - 5 pm Where: Dawes Road Library, 416 Dawes Road, What: Join us in decorang our Christmas tree and create some lovely holiday cras. ArtHeart Studio Drop-In When: December 15, 14 pm Where: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E What: Bring out the whole family and create some fabulous art at ArtHearts family drop-in program. Open to all ages; snacks and refreshments are provided.

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Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade When: December 7, 10 am Where: Starts at Lakeshore Blvd & Dwight Ave to 36th St What: Listen to marching bands and see The Queen of Hearts, the Flintstones car, Snow White, Snowmen & Polar Bears, Cinderella in her carriage, a Choir of Mice and Santa himself oat by. Seasonal Sing-Along When: December 14, 2:30 - 3 pm Where: Wychwood Library, 1431 Bathurst St What: Enjoy the singing and guitar playing of William Beauvais and his company of singing guitar players. Sing along with them seasonal and popular songs. Great family entertainment for all ages. The Light Fantasc December Childrens Party When: December 14, 4:30 pm Where: 519 Church St Community Centre, 519 Church St What: Come together to celebrate several seasonal tradions: Kwanzaa, Solsce, Hanukkah and Christmas. Enjoy music, games, entertainment, food and drinks. This event is for all families with younger children. Miserables Merriest Christmas Puppet Show When: December 15, 10:30 - 11 am Where: S Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave What: Get into the holiday spirit with the puppet play, Miserables Merriest Christmas. Holiday Animaon Movie Night When: December 19, 6:30 - 8 pm Where: Amesbury Park Library , 1565 Lawrence Ave W What: Enjoy a relaxing evening of animaons and popcorn! The screening includes 7 short holiday animaons: Noel Noel - A Holiday Fairytale, Lucrea, An Old Box, The Story of Christmas, Christmas Cracker, Lights for Gita, and The Tender Tale of Cinderella. Arrive 30 minutes early for ckets. Christmas Puppet Show When: December 20, 10:30 am Where: Parliament Library, 269 Gerrard St E What: Enjoy a special puppet show to celebrate the holiday season. Soli and Rob Concert and Puppetry When: December 21, 10:30 - 11:10 am Where: Amesbury Park Library , 1565 Lawrence Ave W What: Soli and Rob's fully interacve and fun concert is denitely one not to be missed. All ages. Drop-in. First come, rst served. Stories Around the Fireplace When: December 21, 11 - 11:45 am Where: Highland Creek Library, 3550 Ellesmere Rd What: Adele Koehnke brings funny stories to life with audience parcipaon, props and on-the-spot interacve artwork. She is a storyteller with over 20 years of experience. Come and enjoy the fun! Kensington Market Winter Solsce When: December 21, procession starts at 6:30 pm Where: Kensington Market, Augusta Ave and Oxford St What: Take a glowing journey through Kensington Markets narrow streets to ignite the longest, darkest night. Make a lantern, bang a drum, wear a costume, carry a puppet. Frosty the Snowmans Snowy Day Special When: December 27, 2:30 - 3 pm Where: Wychwood Library, 1431 Bathurst St What: Enjoy the singing and guitar playing of William Beauvais and his company of singing guitar players. Sing along with them seasonal and popular songs. Great family entertainment for all ages. Incredibrent Magic Show When: December 28, 10:30 am - 11:15 am Where: Amesbury Park Library, 1565 Lawrence Ave W What: Join us for some laughs at this fast paced funny interacve magic show! All ages. Drop-in. Long Winter Kids When: December 28, 12 - 5 pm Where: The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St W What: A dayme fesval for kids and their caregivers that includes music, art, storytelling, performance, games and food for kids aged 0-12. Pay-what-you-can.