What’s Happening on Family Day and beyond!

ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE – Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop: The Exhibition

Leonardo was not just an artist, he was an inventor, scientist, musician, architect and a real visionary. This exhibition focuses on the mechanics of his inventions using visuals, unique models and interactive technology that appeals to all ages. Visitors will learn and be inspired by one of the greatest and most important innovators in history. Adults and children will be captivated with the many facets of this exhibit. Did you know that Leonardo was left-handed and wrote everything backwards? Or that he was fascinated with nature and how things worked? Art lovers who are curious about his paintings of Mona Lisa or his self-portrait will be interested in the interactive L3 technology which provides a rich and detailed understanding of his artwork.  This exhibit will run until March 18th. Visit the website Ontario Science Centre  for more information. 

For Family Day only, the AGO be transformed to offer a family-friendly art making extravaganza! The day long “Kid Nouveau” exhibition will invite kids to be creative from painting to sculpture and installation art. Instructors from the AGO Gallery School will give hands-on instructions. An installation of the kids’ artwork in the Gallery will be part of the first ever Kid Nouveau exhibition. An all-day party will be attended by famous artists from the past including Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo. Quick kid-centric and family friendly tours of the gallery halls will also be offered. Visit the Art Gallery of Ontario for more information.

Love cars? Take the family down to this massive Auto Show and see the newest models from almost every car maker in the world. Visit the Auto Exotica zone where you will get up close with an Aston Martin, Lotus, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, and more. Too much walking for the little one? Drop them off at the Volkswagon Children’s Playcare Centre. Lots to see and do at this show and make sure you bring your camera! Visit The AutoShow  for more information. The CIAS12 runs from February 17 to 26.

Your pet is family too! Join PawsWay for the DOG CHOW FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION! It’s going to be a fun, furry day of fun! Activities include canine sports demonstrations by the Woofjocks, face-painting, balloon artists, prizes and games. Meet Jill Priest, Canadian Certified Dog Trainer, in person and gain additional insight on how to enhance the role of the family dog for everyone! This Family Day event is free! PawsWay is a place for pet-lovers to connect, share learn and celebrate their favourite friends. Discover the PawsWay Toronto space at Harbourfront. Visit  PawsWay.ca for more information.

FAMILY WEEK AT THE SONY CENTRE – Kids see shows for free offer!  From February 18-26 only, adults who purchase a full-price ticket to select Sony Centre shows will receive a child’s ticket for free! Family week is designed to introduce young people to the magic of performing arts. Shows include Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show, MythBusters, TAO Japanese Drummers, Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy, RiverDance, National Chinese Acrobats, and the Bolshoi Ballet’s Swan Lake. Visit SONY CENTRE  for specific performance dates and information. Use promo code: FAMILY.

Who doesn’t love the green ogre? The musical tells the story of the swamp dude who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by his hilarious donkey side-kick, they fight off a dragon and rescue a feisty princess. Based on the Oscar winning film that started it all. Click here for Shrek The Musical Video Clip and visit the website for ticket information  Shrek The Musical Website.  The show will run March 20 to April 1 in Toronto at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.