Fun COVID-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas for Kids
We’re nearing the holidays and currently, Toronto and large areas of the GTA have been labelled red and grey…
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Fun COVID-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas for Kids
We’re nearing the holidays and currently, Toronto and large areas of the GTA have been labelled red and grey…
13 Fun Virtual Hanukkah Events and Games for Kids and Families This Year
Fun games and online activities for kids and families for Hanukkah 2020, including menorah lighting, games and…
In-Person Santa Visits in 2020 – What’s On and What’s Cancelled in Toronto & GTA
Most years, you can drop in at nearly any shopping mall or holiday event leading up to December 25 for a photo…
Best Places To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near Toronto (With Kids!)
Head to the farm to harvest your own Christmas tree! This is a fun family tradition that can include wagon rides,…
11 Fun & Spooky At-Home Halloween Activities
Residents of Toronto and much of the GTA have been advised by Ontario’s chief medical officer that they should…
10 COVID-Safe Ideas To Celebrate Halloween In 2020
While many of us were holding onto hope that Halloween would move forward as normal, as numbers begin to rise again…
Kids’ Halloween 2020 Events in Toronto & the GTA (In-Person and Online)
With COVID numbers rising again, Halloween may be different this year, but it’s not completely cancelled….
13+ Halloween-Inspired Face Masks For Kids
Halloween is right around the corner. And while you may have decided to opt-out of trick-or-treating this year,…
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
Well, here we are—Thanksgiving is this weekend and COVID-19 numbers are again on the rise. While many of us were…
Kid-Friendly Ideas for Cinco de Mayo
Kid-friendly games, recipes, crafts, and activities for Cinco de Mayo that are fun for the whole family.
How To Celebrate a Socially Distant Easter Weekend
As we head into the Easter weekend, your plans and preparation are probably looking a lot different than they did…
16 Sweet April Fools’ Day Jokes and Pranks Kids Will Love
April Fools Day is a favourite with some grown-ups for elaborate practical jokes. But, the whole family can enjoy…
What To Do In Toronto For Family Day Weekend 2020
From cars to cartoons, games to trains, and improv to opera, Family Day Weekend is packed full of fun things to…
Toronto’s Top 2019 Christmas Events for Families
Keep the holiday cheer going long after December 25 with 13 fun family-friendly events this Christmas!
Best Free Things To Do During Winter Break 2019
Winter break is on and school is out—now what? There are plenty of amazing shows to see, museums to visit, and…
How To Teach Kids Thankfulness and Gratitude at Christmas
It’s easy for children and parents alike to get caught up in the commercialization and gift-giving frenzy that…
Toronto New Year’s Eve 2020 Guide for Kids and Family
New Year’s Eve is for kids, too! If you’re looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year with your children…
9 DIY Advent Calendars for the Countdown to Christmas
Get your kids in the holiday spirit with a fun (and easy!) Advent calendar that you can make yourself.
Toronto’s Best Holiday Markets and Christmas Craft Fairs 2019
Find one-of-a-kind gifts for kids, moms, dads, and grandparents this year at Toronto’s best artisan and handmade…
14 Amazing Advent Calendars That Aren’t Chocolate
Counting down to the holidays is almost as much fun as Christmas morning. Or at least, it can be! With advent calendars,…
A Great Experience Gift for Kids: Ross Petty’s Lil’ Red Robin Hood
Giving and getting toys and games for the holidays is fun, there’s no denying it. But sometimes, all the…
All the Santa Claus Parades in Toronto and the GTA for 2019
Here comes Santa Claus, right down… well, a main street near you! With more than a dozen Santa Claus parades…
Spooktacular Family Halloween Events Happening Around the GTA
We’re less than two weeks away from one of the biggest nights on your kids’ calendar: Halloween. But while…
13 Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids
Want to make a splash on Halloween but haven’t gotten started? No problem! These 13 spooktacular Halloween costumes…
The Ultimate List of Experience Gift Ideas for Kids
What to buy for the kid who simply doesn’t need more toys? Whether it’s you own child and the toys are piling…
Toronto Mother’s Day 2014 Events to Book Now, Before It’s Too Late
Toronto brunches, teas, and activities for Mother’s Day 2014 that you should book now, before it’s too late.
Toronto Mother’s Day 2014 Events to Book Now
Toronto brunches, teas, and activities for Mother’s Day 2014 that you should book now, before it’s too late.
Free Things To Do on Canada Day in Toronto
Canada Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which means many of us will be at home rather than at a cottage. Here…
Hot Tickets for Mother’s Day Toronto 2015
Go all out for Mom this year with one of the hottest Mother’s Day tickets in town! Five great options for Mother’s…
Victoria Day 2015: What To Do with Kids in Toronto
Victoria Day is fast approaching, and since most businesses are closed for the day, what is there to entertain…
Fun (Mostly Free) Things To Do With Kids on Canada Day 2015
Canada Day is an important day to Canadians, known for fireworks, remembering our country’s birthday, and celebrating…
Toronto New Year’s Eve Celebrations for Kids and Families
Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve? You could stay in, but public transit is free and so are many events throughout…
An All-Day Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Fun
A list of kid-friendly activities to keep you celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with your wee ones from morning till…
What The Elf Are You Waiting For? Take Your Kids To Second City This Holiday!
Take your kids to the home of comedy this holiday and laugh your antlers off at the family holiday musical extravaganza,…
Meet the Easter Bunny at Toronto’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt
Visit Centreville for a special pre-season event: Toronto’s largest Easter egg hunt! Ride the rides, meet the Easter…
11 Kid-Friendly Easter Brunch Options in Toronto
Looking for a family-friendly Easter brunch spot? Check out these special Easter Sunday or Easter Monday brunches…
Where To Buy Kids’ Halloween Costumes in Toronto
Find the best Halloween costume shops in Toronto for kids’ costumes.
Fun Things To Do on Father’s Day in Toronto with Kids
Dad’s big day is coming this Sunday, June 17, 2018, and we want to help you make this Father’s Day…
Canada Day 2018 Family Activities in Toronto
Last year’s Canada Day celebrations received extra hype since it was our country’s 150th birthday,…
Long Weekend Day Trips to Celebrate Simcoe Day
Simcoe Day is coming up this Monday, and celebrations of Ontario heritage, Indigenous culture, old-time fun, and…
Best Canada Day Activities for Toronto Kids & Families 2019
We live in a great country, so let’s celebrate it! Canada Day events are taking place throughout Toronto this…
Thoughtful Thank-You Gifts for Teachers
As the end of the school year approaches, a list of the best gifts for teachers—from teachers themselves!
Best Things To Do With Kids on Easter Weekend 2019 in Toronto & GTA
The best Easter events for kids this year in Toronto and the GTA. Find egg hunts, egg dyeing and Easter crafts,…
8 Silly (Not Mean) April Fools’ Day Jokes For Kids
Funny (and not mean) jokes and pranks for April Fools’ Day with kids! Be sure to check out last year’s edition,…
Children’s Choir Presents a Magical Christmas Concert in Toronto
This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…
7 Ways To Make Hanukkah Extra Fun for Kids
Because of where it falls, Hanukkah (or Chanukah if you like) has a lot to compete with during the “holiday season”….
Halloween Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating
As your little ghouls and goblins head for the streets after dark this Halloween, here are seven important safety…
A Dentist’s Tricks for Healthier Teeth this Halloween
We love sweets, and in limited quantities, they are not going to kill us. But they can harm our teeth and our kids’…
13 Non-Candy Treats for Halloween
Love Halloween but hate the sugar rush? Try these healthy, non-candy Halloween treats for kids.
13 Spectacularly Spooky Halloween Treats for Kids
Spooktacular Halloween treats to make for or with the kids this year. Thirteen not-too-creepy treats to delight…
What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day
Don’t stress about Mother’s Day! What Mom really wants is easy, cheap, and even free.
15 Non-Chocolate Treats Gifts for Kids’ Easter Baskets
Fun gifts and cute ideas for filling your child’s Easter basket—no chocolate or candy included! We love us some…
12 Cool Christmas Books for Kids
Get your kids into the holiday spirit with one of these cheerful Christmas-themed books!
DIY Kids Halloween Costumes
Halloween is quickly approaching and our kidlets are getting nervous that we won’t have their to-die-for costume…
Halloween Desserts to Make At Home
Three absolutely perfect sweet confections for a fall school fundraiser, your wee zombie-hunters’ lunchbox, a…
11 Cute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
Stumped for a Halloween costume for the kids this year? We’ve got some creative DIY ideas that won’t break…
Last-Minute Halloween Inspirations
So you’ve been busy and Halloween crept up on you like a creature from the dead. That’s okay – we’ve gathered…