Ontario Kids Family Events North of Toronto for December 31 - January 7, 2013

Happy New Year! All the best to your family for 2013.

Fun...and learning!

Many parents are back to work today even though school is still out for Christmas/New Year break. If you're looking for day camps for the next couple of days, Huronia Museum in Midland and MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie are offering some really cool and fun camps for kids of various ages.

If your family got new gear for Christmas, now is the time to try it out! Snowy hills and mountains North of Toronto have a great base and surface for downhill or alpine skiing and snowboarding. Tracks have been set for some scenic cross country skiing and trails abound for snowshoeing or just hiking it old school!

Parents can find great hills, trails and special events happening at:

BLUE MOUNTAIN | HARDWOOD SKI AND BIKE | HORSESHOE RESORT | SIR SAM'S SKI AND BIKE | SCENIC CAVES NORDIC CENTRE

You can find Ontario ski and snow reports here.

Conditions are sweet!

Many ski operators have great deals for the new year and most provide lessons and ski camps. Check them out. They are a wonderful place to spend the day or a night or two with the family. 

It's not too late to pack a few bags along with the dog into the family truckster and head North for a fun getaway. With so many really fun activities like horseback riding, snowshoeing, tubing, tobaganning, forrest trails for hiking - families have a multitude to choose from when it comes to winter fun.  The really great news is many outdoor rinks are starting to appear. Many Ontario resorts are turning on the flood taps and anytime now will be available for beautiful outdoor skating and hockey.

The following accommodations offer outdoor skating. Please check with them directly for current conditions and availability.

Bayview Wildwood Resort | Blue Mountain Resorts | Blue Mountain Village | Buttermilk Fall Resort | Cedar Grove Lodge | The Irwin Inn | Nottawasaga Inn Resort | Ogopogo Resort | Pine Vista Resort | Sand Lake Cottages | Sunnylea Resort | Tyrolean Village Resorts, Blue Mountain

KIDS AND FAMILY EVENTS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

BARRIE
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: (Sunday) Regional artist leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials at the MacLaren Art Centre.

Summer Who??

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COLLINGWOOD/BLUE MOUNTAINS
WINTER GIFT SHOW & SALE: Paintings • Photographs • Pottery • Hand-made clothing • Jewellery • Sculpture and Carvings • Furniture • Glass works ...and more.

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HUNTSVILLE
MUSKOKA HOLIDAY MAGIC: The holidays are going to come alive at Deerhurst Resort! From a gigantic Holiday PlayZone for the kids, to outdoor winter activities and delicious festive feasts, Deerhurst Resort has the magic for your Muskoka getaway this holiday season.

All Year Long - now indoors!

MIDLAND
FARMERS' MARKET: Midland's Indoor Farmers' & Artisans' Market is held every Saturday from November 3, 2012 to March 30, 2013 at the North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre.

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OWEN SOUND
FESTIVAL OF NORTHERN LIGHTS: Enjoy the beauty of Owen Sound in the Christmas season each evening from 5pm to 11pm, as 25+ kilometres of lights illuminate the harbour, the Sydenham riverbanks, the downtown core, and Harrison Park.

SUDBURY
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: Science North Parking Lot.

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Find MORE FAMILY EVENTS on our website, including a list of 2013 Winter Carnivals and Festivals in Ontario.

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