Is there anything better than settling into a cosy theatre, grabbing a bag of popcorn and settling in to watch a great movie? In our opinion when those movies are free the answer is YES!
Cineplex has just announced that on October 27th, movie-lovers, friends and families across the Greater Toronto Area (“GTA”) are invited to visit their local Cineplex theatre to enjoy a morning of free films for a great cause. For the eighth consecutive year, Cineplex Community Day will treat guests to a selection of popular movies, with all proceeds from donations and select concession sales supporting the Company’s national charitable partner, WE Charity. WE Charity is part of WE – a family of organizations that makes doing good, doable.
This year’s line-up of free films includes popular releases from Paramount Pictures for movie-lovers of all ages, including Sherlock Gnomes, Daddy’s Home 2, Transformers: The Last Knight, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and Book Club.
It gets better, not only are the movies free, guests can enjoy popcorn, drinks and select candy for just $2.50 if you make a $2.50 donation to WE Charity at participating theatres.
Cineplex theatres across the GTA will open their doors at 9:00 AM (local time) on Saturday, October 27, 2018, with tickets available on a first-come, first served basis. Movies will begin at 9:30 AM (local time) and all locations will return to regular programming in the afternoon.
Participating theatres in the GTA:
- Cineplex Cinemas Courtney Park
- Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk
- Cineplex Cinemas Fairview Mall
- Cineplex Cinemas Markham and VIP
- Cineplex Cinemas Milton
- Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga
- Cineplex Cinemas Oakville and VIP
- Cineplex Cinemas Pickering and VIP
- Cineplex Cinemas Queensway and VIP
- Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough
- Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP
- Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan
- Cineplex Cinemas Winston Churchill
- Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP
- Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Eglinton and VIP
- Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale
- Cineplex Odeon Ajax Cinemas
- Cineplex Odeon Aurora Cinemas
- Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas
- Cineplex Odeon Morningside Cinemas
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
- SilverCity Brampton Cinemas
- SilverCity Burlington Cinemas
- SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas
- SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas
We know it seems a little shocking to already be talking about Christmas, but the 2018 Toronto Christmas Market will be coming back and it will be bigger and run longer than ever! The people behind the festival have announced that the sale will run for a total of 39 days this holiday season.
Officially, the event kicks off in just over a month, as the Christmas Market rolls into town on November 15, 2018.
As always the Christmas market will feature entertainment, beer gardens and wine stands, Christmas themed vendors and is truly one of the gems of the city nestled in the historic Distillery District.
The Christmas Market is great fun for the whole family with free admission during weekdays. If you want to go at night or during the weekend there is a charge, but all proceeds go to supporting local charities.
Funds raised from ticket sales will go to support three charities. The Daily Bread Food Bank, Plan International Canada and The Toronto Star Sandal Claus Fund.
If you are interested in visiting the market, tickets are available online, or you can get tickets at the door.
What
The Toronto Christmas Market
Where
The Distillery District
When
Nov 15 – December 23rd, 2018.
Christmas market is open from Tuesday – Sunday.
During the off-season, Canada’s Wonderland is planning on adding a massive attraction that will drastically alter the property’s skyline. The entertainment park plans on erecting the longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster in the world. The new roller coaster will be situated in the newly themed area Frontier Canada and will be dubbed the Yukon Striker.
The Yukon Striker will be the country’s first dive coaster and Canada’s Wonderland’s 27th roller coaster in the park. A side note, this new addition puts Wonderland in the number 3 sport for the park with the most roller coasters.
The Yukon Striker promises “an exhilarating journey along its 3,625 feet of mountainous track where guests will be treated to a spectacular view stretching to the Toronto skyline. The coaster features a ‘hold and dive’ element where riders will literally be hanging on the edge of their seats, on one of three wide, floorless trains, breathlessly awaiting the 90-degree, 245-foot drop. Once released, the coaster dives from zero to 130 kilometres per hour straight down into an underwater tunnel before soaring up over steel track, propelling riders through four dynamic inversions and gravity-defying weightlessness. ”
The new coaster is designed by Bollinger & Mabillard and will supposedly claim several world records including:
- The fastest dive coaster at 130 km/h (80 mph);
- The longest dive coaster at 3,625 feet (1,105 m);
- The tallest dive coaster at 245 feet (75 m) – includes underground.
The weather over the weekend was fabulous and had me inspired to deconstruct this cute little DIY Spring terrarium I made late last week at an event with Crown Flora. I’m a huge fan of air plants, they are super low maintenance and such a perfect way to add life to the home without too much work. Much of the decorative materials I used can be purchased from a craft shop (heck, check the dollar store, lots of goodies there!), with the exception of the terrarium glass dome and air plant. You’ll likely have to visit a floral/garden supplies shop for these specialty items. But free to plant your air plant terrarium using other types of vases, there are so many options out there!
What you will need for this DIY terrarium:
- Assorted stones and rocks
- Air plant
- Assorted moss
- Terrarium glass dome
- Variety of decorative items
Step by Step: Secure the air plant in it’s place first inside the vase. Spoon assorted stones and rocks as a support anchor to the air plant. / Arrange a variety of moss around the base / Place remaining decorative items / Be creative and have fun! / To hang the vase, simply loop a ribbon, rope, or twine through the top hole and affix to the ceiling of your home with a nail or screw.
Air plants prefer cooler temperatures and an atmosphere that is not too dry, they can survive typically from water mist. However, you will need to submerge the plan in water for two to three hours about every 2 weeks.
See more DIYs by My Little Secrets on MyLittleSecrets.ca
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As Father’s Day quickly approaches, a comedian in Toronto has decided to go undercover and have a traditional “Dad Off”. The prank video satirizes a satire and finds comedian Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll dressing up as a 70 year-old-man and challenging people in a “Dad Off” similarly to the Uncle Drew Basketball commercial featuring Kyrie Irving of the Clevland Cavaliers. While this video is all just for fun it’s important to remember our dads and the quirky crazy things they do. Happy Father’s Day!
Family Day is a great holiday that allows you to take some time off and spend it with the ones closest to you. Whether you spend Family Day with your immediate family or a hodge-podge mix of friends there are plenty of events in the GTA to keep you entertained.
Here’s our list of some great Family Day events.
Head to the Ontario Science Centre
Family Day long weekend will be tonnes of fun with special programs, IMAX films and much more! What’s great is that they have a new installation that centres around Canada’s 150th anniversary. Visitors will get to experience Canada on a new level and gain a better understanding of Canada’s unique scientific achievements.
Friday, February 17 – Monday, February 20, 2017 – The Ontario Science Centre
Check out TIFF Kids
Tiff will be presenting Tiff Kids: digiPlaySpace an interactive playground where kids and grownups alike can paint, control a robotic arm and learn to code!
February 18 – April 23, 2017 – TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W.
$13 on weekends.
Take in Some Art at the AGO
The Art Gallery of Ontario transforms into a magical place for kids as the gallery turns into The Kid’s Gallery of Ontario. The event is packed full of activities that centre around kid’s artistic interests. There are many fabulous programs including kite-making, gallery tours, family yoga and much more.
Monday, February 20, 2017, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm – Art Gallery of Ontario
Regular Admission
Get Lost in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Wonderland at Casa Loma
Family Day Weekend will see Walt Disney Studios create a magical space as they invite fans of Beauty and the Beast for an unforgettable experience. Taking place at Casa Loma, guests will have an exclusive opportunity to see 9 customers from the movie as well as participate in themed activities.
February 17 – 20, 2017 – Casa Loma
Regular Admission
See Ratatouille in Concert
One of our favourite Disney Movies, PIXAR’s Ratatouille is coming to Toronto in concert form. The concert is scored by Michael Giacchino and performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. This event is perfect for the whole family and a great way to expose your kids to symphony style music in a fun atmosphere.
Saturday, February 18, 2017 – Roy Thomson Hall
Starting at $26
Nothing Better Than Taking Your Family to the Zoo
The Zoo is one of those family activities that you either love or hate. If you love it, Family Day is a great time to go to the Toronto Zoo with your whole family. Take the opportunity to see Canada’s only giant panda cubs.
February 18, 2017 – Toronto Zoo
General Admission
Get Your Skate On!
Celebrate 1 Love TO’s 10 Year anniversary with a Family Day weekend skate. Skate to funk, hip-hop, R&B and house from DJs Dlux and Yuknodis , alongside host Mr. 1 LOVE T.O. himself – Tyrone Tyrone ‘T-rex’ Edwards.
February 18, 2017 – Harbourfront Natrel Rink.
Step Back through Time at Fort York
Explore the history of Fort York with your whole family! Visit Fort York’s historic kitchen and sip hot chocolate and try some baking from the hearth. Kids can try an 1812 drill class as well as some old-fashioned games.
Monday, February 20, 2017 – Fort York National Historic Site
Adults: $7.96 Children : $3.76
Learn How To Play Quidditch
Coming from Harry Potter fame, quidditch is a fast-growing gender inclusive sport that is described as a combination od handball, rugby, dodgeball, and basketball.
If you and your older kids loved Harry Potter you should check this out. All Equipment is provided and you just need to bring some good athletic clothing.
February 19, 2017 – Toronto City Sports Centre
$5 requested donation
Check out North America’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Display at FUN FEST
FUN FEST on family day weekend is the ultimate play place for kids. Your kids can bounce, play and be entertained within Nort America’s largest indoor inflatable play area. This event has been voted one of the best Fmaily Day activities year after year.
Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 20, 2017 – Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall Rd.
Unlimited Rides for $25.00
If you’re between the ages of 24-35 It’s likely you’ve been to a bunch of weddings and have had to deal with a registry. Whether it’s your wedding registry or your friends, the registry process usually takes place at only a handful of shops and department stores. What would you think if a pizza chain entered the wedding registry world? Pretty weird right? Well, Domino’s Pizza has just announced its own wedding registry service today.
The registry is fully customizable by the couple who create the registry and will allow wedding guests to choose and purchase a variety of gifts to enjoy before during and after the wedding. Friends and family can easily select gifts the happy couple wants through a unique shared URL.
After creating and customizing their registry, couples can choose from a variety of featured gifts to enjoy before, during and after the wedding. For those who aren’t sure what to serve at pre-wedding festivities like bachelorette parties, Domino’s has it covered with “Cater the Bachelorette Party.” Registrants also have the option to treat wedding guests to pizza at the end of the reception by adding “Dancing with My Slice” to their registry. After the newlyweds settle into their life together, they can enjoy a “Low-key Date Night” or take advantage of “An Excuse Not to Cook” with Domino’s. All gifts will be delivered to the lucky recipients as Domino’s eGift cards.
“Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so we wanted to give recently-engaged couples that are passionate about pizza the chance to register for something they both truly love as much as their partner,” said Jenny Fouracre, Domino’s spokesperson. “Choosing wedding gifts can be a daunting process, especially if couples can’t agree on what to register for. Our registry aims to bring couples together over their shared love of pizza.”
“We hear often from customers that Domino’s was a part of their big day, from proposals to after-hours meals at their wedding,” said Fouracre. “We wanted to make it easier for people to ask for and receive something that they’ll really use.”
Check out the wedding registry here
Source: PR NEWSWIRE
If you are a huge fan of Harry Potter this will probably be of major interest to you. A week ago news came out that an entire town in Ontario will be transformed into the magical world of Harry Potter. The transformation is actually part of a three-day festival in Goderich Ontario. The festival event is called Harry Potter and the Transfigured Town and will be open October 13-15, 2017.
The festival is geared for Harry Potter Mega fans and will help bring in funding for the improvements to the town of Goderich.
A couple of exciting activities have been confirmed for the festival so far, including:
- Official Quidditch Canada matches for Goderich’s Cup,
- Unofficial Quidditch matches for the Marauder’s Cup,
- Live performances by The Lovegoods, as well as Tonks and the Aurors,
- Multiple vendors and participating businesses (including a craft wand shop),
- A Poly-Wizard Tournament,
- A House challenge,
- A scavenger hunt,
- Free face painting, and much more!
Unfortunately, Tickers have already sold out. Lucky for you, the hosting organization Dads & Dragons has announced that 2000 more tickets are now available and will be sold on Tuesday, Jan 31!