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8 Fun Family Day Events in Toronto

February 15, 2017 by Alexandria Durrell Leave a Comment

Monday, February 20 marks Family Day in Toronto and there are tons of fantastic things to do in and around the city this year. Family Day events are a great opportunity to bond with your family (or provide ample distraction if you're going stir crazy cooped up indoors!) Best of all—unlike most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: AGO, Bata Shoe Museum, distillery, Downsview Park, Family Day, Family fun fest, Kidapalooza, PawsWay, ROM, Toronto, toronto Light festival

Nine Unexpected Things To Do During March Break In Toronto

March 3, 2016 by Sonya 1 Comment

If you haven't signed the kids up for a March Break camp and you aren't planning a week-long getaway to somewhere warm, what are you going to do with the kids for five whole days in Toronto? Throughout the year, I often get asked by moms and dads for suggestions on interesting things in the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: digiPlaySpace, High Tea, Kamayan Feast, King Edward Hotel, Korean Grill house, Lamesa, march break, Morals Village, Ontario Science Centre, ROM, Scaddabush, Sugar Shack TO, The Rolling Pin, Toronto, Toronto Comicon, WinterStations, Young People's Theatre

Stunning Wildlife Photography Exhibit Features Children Photographers

December 27, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

The most prestigious Nature Photography exhibition in the world is now open at the Royal Ontario Museum for the third consecutive year. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) exhibition features 100 award-winning images from the most recent competition organized by the Natural History Museum in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: BBC Wildlife, Josiah Launstein, Natural History Museum, nature, ROM, Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The ROM’s Wildlife Photography Exhibit Is A Must-See

November 26, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition (WPY) opens at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto this weekend, featuring 100 breathtaking images on tour from the Natural History Museum in London. Making its Canadian debut, the exhibition includes photos captured by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Wildlife Photographer of the Year

10 Cool Ways to Celebrate the ROM’s 100th!

March 24, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Happy Birthday to the Royal Ontario Museum! It's not just any birthday but the ROM is celebrating it's 100th birthday and it's looking fabulous! This is going to be a spectacular year of non-stop special events and exhibits and it's already beckoned me a few times! The other day I was asked what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Biodiversity, Canadian History, Centennial, culture, Museums, Natural History, ROM, ROM Recollects, ROM100, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

The ROM’s New Forbidden City Exhibit and the Children of the Palace

March 11, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are so many secrets and stories of the Forbidden City. For over 500 years, Chinese Emperors and their families lived within the walls of opulence and away from public eye. Behind the gates of the world's largest imperial palace is an incredible collection of extraordinary treasures. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Arts Tagged With: China, Chinese Artifacts, Forbidden City, history, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

What to do this March Break in Toronto

February 28, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

We are staying in the city this coming March Break - big kid is getting his braces off! Hooray! So, I'm looking at options on what to do in the city. Maybe you are too? Whether you've got time off work to spend with the kids or they're with caregivers or grandparents there's plenty to keep them busy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays, The Arts Tagged With: AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, bakery, camp, digiPlaySpace, Earth Rangers, Freehand School of Art, Kensington Market, le dolci, march break, Pawsitively Paws, Ramen, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Snakes and Lattes, st lawrence market, TIFF, Toronto, yorkdale

Is It REAL or FAKE? Museum Diaries Doc Series Reveals The Stories

February 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

When you visit a museum it's truly a treasure trove of artifacts and filled with incredible stories! Each piece has a history but do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? It's not just about the ancient priceless Egyptian tombs or massive dinosaur bones or the Emperors clothes. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts, TV Tagged With: Artifacts, Borneo, documentary, Museum Diaries, Museums, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, television, TVO, Up Front Entertainment

What To See & Do This FAMILY DAY Weekend!

February 10, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

What a bonus!  Monday, February 17th is Family Day! YIPPEE!!! A perfect break from this crazy cold winter we've been experiencing. But what to do? Here are a few suggestions! ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (ROM) Celebrates Biodiversity! (February 15 to 17) The ROM is bringing out live animals, crafts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays Tagged With: AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, Canadian International AutoShow, Clifford the Big Red Dog, deerhurst resort, events, family, Family Day, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Horseshoe Resort, KGO, kids, NetFlix, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, TIFF, TIFF Bell Lightbox, TIFF NEXT WAVE, Toronto, Volkswagen

Night at the Museum: When Everything Comes to Life

December 16, 2013 by Sonya 2 Comments

We were watching the film Night at the Museum with the kids the other night. Ben Stiller mentioned that everything comes to life once the night falls...and then we experienced it. It’s nighttime and the doors are closed to the public. Only sleepover guests have full access to the Royal Ontario … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family, Travel Tagged With: family, fun, Night at the Museum, ROM, ROM Sleepover, Royal Ontario Museum, sleepovers, staycation, Toronto

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