This week we have a long list of events for you! From music to buffet lunches, Easter events for the kids to amazing shows to take in – hopefully something for everyone! Have a great week!
Donne Roberts Concert – April 14th – Newmarket Town Hall – 7.30pm
Donné Roberts is a passionate performer. When he hits the stage he carries with him an energy that immediately exhilarates the crowd even if they’ve never heard his music before. Donné performs mainly in Malagasy his mother tongue from his birthplace of Madagascar. Yet this never proves to be a barrier to the audience, providing living proof that music truly does transcend languages.
The doors open for ticket holders at 6:00 p.m. The Donne Roberts Band will perform two sets between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available till 10:00 p.m. Free parking is available.
For more details click here. Price: $47
XOXO Downsview – Until Sept 30th – Downsview Park
XOXO Downsview is a celebration of public art, culture and local heritage, launched in coordination with ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021-2022. It involves dynamic installations, murals, multimedia works and an audio walking tour of the Downsview Lands and Downsview Park. The project highlights local artists, and aims to bring people together and highlight the history and potential of Downsview as a destination and generator of cultural works.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS – April 14th – July 17th – Ontario Place, Toronto
Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce its return to Toronto in 2022 with its most critically acclaimed touring show KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities. Hailed as an “enthralling, over-the-top magical show”, Cabinet of Curiosities astonishingly revisits the signature Cirque du Soleil style of performance by weaving jaw-dropping acrobatics with a refreshing touch of poetry, artistry and humour. A mind-boggling escape from reality, KURIOS unveils a festive, steampunk-inspired universe where the unexpected lies at every corner.
For more details click here. Price: from $70
Toronto Zoo Spring Marketplace – April 15th – 17th
Immerse yourself in the change of the season with the return of the Toronto Zoo Marketplace this April Long Weekend! Beginning on April 15th the Toronto Zoo’s Front Courtyard will transform into our first-ever Spring Marketplace, showcasing some of your favourite artisans, processors, and producers from the 2021 Holiday Marketplace, alongside some new vendors from our community!
For more details click here. Price: FREE with an admission ticket (from $13.50)
Celtic Illusion Show – April 19th @ 7.30pm – Oshawa
Fusing contemporary Irish Dance with magic and grand illusions, Celtic Illusion features a cast of champion and internationally acclaimed dancers, including performers from both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Displaying some of the fastest taps in the world, the dancers’ thunderous rhythm fills the stage in perfect unison.
Celtic Illusion is led by Australia’s Anthony Street, the first Australian to perform leading roles in Michael Flatley’s widely-acclaimed Lord of the Dance, including the very role that Michael Flatley originally performed himself. Since its premiere in 2011, Celtic Illusion has played to sold-out audiences all across Australia and recently completely sold out a tour in Canada.
Celtic Illusion features a new soundtrack composed by a team including Angela Little (co-composer of Baz Luhrman’s film Australia), Steve Skinner (arranger and producer for artists such as Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder and the Broadway musical Rent), and Michael Londra (Emmy® nominated singer and producer).
For more details click here. Price: from $57
Guided Nature Walk – Scarborough Museum – April 16th and 17th – 2pm
Explore Thompson Memorial Park with TRCA this Easter weekend, and learn about pollinators, ravine wildlife, and other cool nature things that you may encounter at The Meadoway and Highland Creek.
This event is intended for a General Audience:
- Beginner level information
- Includes intermediate concepts
- Content intended for older youth and adults
Hike information:
- Hike Distance: Approximately 1.5km
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Trail Surface Type: Paved multi-use trail surface
- Meeting Place: Outside the Scarborough Museum
Pre-registration for this event is not required. Spots are limited and are first-come, first-serve. Upon arrival, participants must sign a waiver. It is recommended that participants self-screen for COVID-19 prior to attending.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Great Lakes Ecosystem Lecture Series – Online Event April 20th – 7pm
Join Michelle from the Toronto Zoo’s Great Lakes Program, for a two-part lecture series about the Great Lakes region.
This 45-minute presentation will serve as an introduction to the Great Lakes – a vital resource of freshwater and biodiverse habitat supporting some 3,500 species. Delve deeper into an unsung hero of freshwater ecosystems – Ontario’s 41 species of freshwater mussel – and the research being conducted by the Great Lakes Program in this area. This program is for adults.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Setting the Tone Like Emily Carr – Online Art Workshop – April 19th & 20th – various times
Colour can sometimes suggest mood or meaning in an artwork. In this
workshop, students aged from kindergarten to Grade 8 will practice using colour to create emotion while exploring Emily Carr’s use of colour tones in her painting, Nirvana, on display now at the Varley Art Gallery.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Earthbound Tots – Spring Drop-in Day – April 18th – 9.30am
Earthbound Tots is back for Spring 2022! Parents, grandparents and caregivers with young children can enjoy the fresh outdoors in a farm setting. Meet our friendly farm animals, play in our kid’s playground, and get creative with a nature craft.
Join Earthbound for our Spring Kick-off on Easter Monday and every Monday til June 20th
For more details click here. Price $5 per child
Easter Events:
Easter Hop-penings – Whitchurch Stouffville Museum – Apri 16th – 10am
Hop on by to the museum for this family favourite event! Join in an Easter egg hunt in the heritage buildings, enjoy some Victorian lawn games, and visit the craft station to get creative. Tickets include a family photo station with a photographer.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required at townofws.ca/active using barcode 23730. Recommended ages: 2-10.
For more details click here. Price: $15 per child
Easter Egg Hunt in the Forest – Stouffville – April 15th-18th
Visit Treewalk Village over Easter weekend for a one of a kind outdoor experience for families with young kids.
Enjoy a fun day outside with your family, and explore our magical treehouse adventure parks in Stouffville, while searching for wooden eggs hidden throughout the forest!
Treewalk Village is a 2-hour activity and ideal for families with kids aged 2 – 7. If you have older kids they will love our Discovery Courses and Zipline & Aerial Game Trek activities.
In Treewalk Village kids can climb from treehouse to treehouse, zoom down slides, traverse net walkways, and explore our forest trails while searching for hidden eggs that can be redeemed for easter stickers and other small prizes.
For more details click here. Price: from $32 (1 Adult, 1 Child)
Easter Sunday Brunch at the Guild Inn Estate Scarborough – April 17th from 11am
Relax and unwind with family this Easter weekend at The Guild Inn Estate’s Sunday Brunch Buffet on April 17, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and 1:30 pm-3:30 pm. Eat alongside the panoramic view of the historic Guild Park and Gardens with a selection of our finest dishes and food stations suited for the whole family.
For more details click here. Price: $39.95 (child) $64.95 (adult)
Easter Brunch Buffet at Crave Richmond Hill – April 17th
Hop on over to Crave Restaurant in Richmond Hill and enjoy a delicious Easter brunch buffet with kid’s activity station!
Featuring house-smoked beef brisket carving station, baked bone-in ham, leg of lamb, rainbow trout, mussels, seafood tasting plates (grilled octopus, tuna poke, poached shrimps), charcuterie and cheese, smoked fish, breakfast favourites including an omelette station, sweet table and more.
Two seating times at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Online reservations required
For more details click here. Price: $59.99/Adult, $19.99/Kids under 10 years
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