Ontario Kids Family Events North of Toronto for March 1 - 3

Embrace winter before it's gone!

March arrives this weekend. The days are longer bringing more sunshine and hints of spring. However this is still a wonderful time of year to enjoy the activities of winter like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or snow tubing with the added bonus of sun on your faces! It could in fact be the peak of the season and best time to enjoy the snow before it is gone.

Check out our ONTARIO SKI & SNOWBOARD list with direct links to each resort and their updated conditions, webcams, rates, ski schools and more.

Families looking for last minute weekend getaways are always welcome.
Check out our FEATURED 15 FAMILY WINTER GETAWAYS

There are some exciting events happening on the ski trails and hills this weekend. Outdoor family fun activities are a sure favorite, but there are activities of all kinds for all interests.

KIDS AND FAMILY EVENTS FOR THE WEEKEND AHEAD BY AREA:

Demo Day Snow Valley Resort

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.
BURTON SNOWBOARD DEMO TOUR: The Burton Snowboard Demo Tour will makes its stop at Snow Valley on March 2nd & 3rd.
SNOWBOARD ONTARIO CHAMPIONSHIPS: As part of the Snowboard Ontario Championships partaking at Mt. St. Louis, Horseshoe Resort will be hosting an evening event with a Duel Slalmon race & rail jam.

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BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD
WINTER WEEKENDS: Make every weekend a long weekend at Blue Mountain Village! Starting Friday with the 10:30am Guided Columbia Snowshoe Tour and the fun runs through to Sunday evening with Live Music on every night of the week.
LIFTED GOLDEN TICKET: Watch and cheer the competition!
NORDICFEST: On Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 NordicFest, Ontario's cross country ski and snowshoe festival returns to Scenic Caves Nordic Centre in the Town of Blue Mountains!

All levels, All fun - @ Scenic Caves

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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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PORT CARLING
COME TRY HOCKEY: Boys and girls ages 5-13 come try hockey free on Sundays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm at the Port Carling Arena. 

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MARCH BREAK info such as camps, events and getaways can be found on our website

ONTARIO KIDS MARCH BREAK ~

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Ontario Kids Family Events North of Toronto for February 21-24

Last weekend of February!

The last weekend of February is on deck, it's hard to believe that March and Spring are around the corner and soon the snow will melt and flowers will bloom. Has your family been hibernating? Are you looking for a change in scenery out of the city and suburbs? Within an hour or two of Toronto a winter wonderland of fun activities is waiting to entertain your kids and well, time flies when kids are having fun!

Of course, we totally recommend heading out to our fabulous ski hills and trails operators. Big and small ski resorts can give your family a great day (or more!) of fresh air, exercise, fun...and exhaustion! Blue Mountain also has the Burton Riglet Park where your wee ones can learn snowboard techniques with some really neat equipment courtesy of Burton Snowboards.

For details about conditions, rates and more, follow the links below -

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

Check out our ONTARIO SKI & SNOWBOARD list with direct links to updated conditions, webcames, rates, ski schools and more.

BARRIE

Artistic Families at MacLaren

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: Regional artist Kirsty Wilson leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials. Sign up early on the day of the workshop. Space is limited.
FISCHER LOPPET: The annual Hardwood Fischer Loppet features a 15 km and 30 km skate and classic events into one amazing day of racing. This a favourite or racers of all ages to work towards all winter. After the races participants are treated to a huge spread of food during the prize ceremony.
MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE FONDUE:The Moonlight Snowshoe and Fondue is back again this year and it one of of our most popular events. We suggest you arrive at around 6:30 pm as we will be heading out at 7 pm on the snowshoes.

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Action Packed Family Fun

BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD
THE CANADIAN SHIELD SKI AND SNOWBOARD EVENT: The newly designed Badlands terrain park will host Canada’s best freestyle athletes as they compete for the series title.  Contest is open to all ages and abilities.
WINTER WEEKENDS: Make every weekend a long weekend at Blue Mountain Village! Starting Friday with the 10:30am Guided Columbia Snowshoe Tour and the fun runs through to Sunday evening with Live Music on every night of the week.

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DWIGHT
WINTER CARNIVAL: Friday night kicks off the carnival with shinny at the rink and Kids Kaper's carnival style games at the Dwight Community Centre for children 10 and under.

GRAVENHURST
WINTER CARNIVAL: enjoy the bed races, doggie dash, donut eating contest, nail driving contest, arm wrestling, radar runs, pancake breakfast, demolition derby and country dance: just a few fun activities you'll find at the Winter Carnival.

HALIBURTON
WINTERDANCE DOG SLED RACES: Competitive and very social sled dogs from all over the world will be at Pinestone Resort (outside in cozy crates) January 18-19, 2013 for the annual Haliburton Highlands Dog Sled Derby.
KAPUSKASING
WINTER CARNIVAL: A celebration of winter! Outdoor and indoor activities for the entire family.

Support Artisans and local people

MIDLAND
FARMER'S 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. With many of the regular vendors from the outdoor market supplying you with the finest in foods and products that Simcoe has to offer, new vendors arrive weekly.

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PORT CARLING
COME TRY HOCKEY: Boys and girls ages 5-13 come try hockey free on Sundays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm at the Port Carling Arena.

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Have a great weekend!

Ontario Kids Family Events North of Toronto for February 15-18 including Family Day

FAMILY DAY GETAWAYS are still an option for an out of town overnight family getaway. Ontario family friendly resorts are offering some hard-to-turn-down promotions that combine some really neat and fun winter activities and cozy winter-y accommodations.

FAMILY DAY EVENTS specific to the holiday on Monday February 18 include fireworks, winter sports, story telling, bird counting and more. 

On the hills and trails...

This long weekend presents an opportunity to experience ice fishing license-free! Ontario-wide is Family Fishing Weekend  - Feb. 15-18. Dress the kids warmly, fill a thermos and pack some snacks - it's all more than you really need to peak your kids interest in fishing.

It was another good week for ski hills and trails. Skiing, snowshoeing and snow-tubing are all fun winter activities that encourage kids be active, breathe fresh air and of course, have fun. Several of Ontario ski operators have some special fun and promotions in honour of the holiday. See their websites for details.

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

Be sure to use our handy ONTARIO SKI & SNOWBOARD list with direct links to updated conditions, webcames, rates, ski schools and more. 

Try Ice Fishing - License Free!

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.
ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT: Canadian Home Builders' Association of Simcoe County presents the annual ice fishing tournament on Kempenfelt Bay with over $50,000 in prizes! Come watch and feel the excitement!

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BARRY'S BAY
TIMBERFEST: A weekend of family fun celebrating the timbering heritage of Barry's Bay and the Madawaska Valley.

FAMILY FUN All Weeekend Long!

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD
FAMILY DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: There's no better way to spend Family Day Weekend than at Blue Mountain Village! With lots of free events and activities – there's something to do for everyone!

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DORSET
SNOWBALL WINTER CARNIVAL: Come and join the fun at the 23rd annual Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival!

GRAVENHURST
MUSKOKA CARVING EVENT: Twenty Ontario Carvers both men and women, will showcase their artistic abilities creating yard art with a chainsaw.

MIDLAND | PENETANGUISHENE

Easy as 1-2-3!

BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: 411ontariokids.com and Wye Marsh will again participate in the 2013 Great Backyard Birdcount this Family Day weekend and they need your family's help. This will be second year the organizations have teamed up to help in the North America-wide annual bird count.
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.
WINTERAMA CARNIVAL: Traditional winter festival family fun. Parade on Friday at 7pm.

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PORT CARLING
COME TRY HOCKEY: Boys and girls ages 5-13 come try hockey free on Sundays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm at the Port Carling Arena.  

PORT ELGIN
SNOW FEST: The Friends of MacGregor and Park Staff will host a variety of Family oriented programs including: Night Hike, Snowshoe Hike, Scavenger Hunt and Family Challenges (campfire cookout).

WASAGA BEACH
SNOWMAN MANIA: Tons of winter family fun activities like skating, snowshoeing, fireworks, hockey and more! 

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Fun for kids too at Toronto Sportsman Show Feb 7-10, 2013

Fishing is fun for kids ALL YEAR LONG!

Family day weekend is a chance to introduce kids to ice fishing with the license-free fishing weekend in Ontario. Families in the Toronto area this weekend can find entertainment at the Toronto Sportsman show where they can also prepare for next weekend's fishing adventures! Parents can find just as much entertainment encouraging the excitement for the weekend ahead. Kids fishing fun includes a live trout tank where kids are guaranteed to experience the fun in catching a fish!

Other activities promoted at the sportshow include outdoor adventure sports, like rock climbing, boating and hunting.

2013 Show Highlights for kids:

Speaking of Wildlife
This brand new exhibit to TSS is Canada’s largest live-animal outreach program, traveling across Ontario teaching people about native wildlife and nature. If you’ve never seen possums, porcupines and beavers up close this is your chance to see, learn and gain an appreciation for these often overlooked animals. Additional outdoor wildlife attractions can be found at Nature Adventures north in Ontario.

Outdoor Adventure Zone
From camping to kayaking, canoeing to rock climbing, rafting to mountain biking, the Outdoor Adventure Zone offers something for everyone. Activities include a seminar stage and a marketplace for people looking to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Adults and kids alike can:

• Brush up on their climbing skills on the always challenging Adventure Mountain Climbing Wall
• Test the waters and their kayaking talents in the Big Water Adventure Watersport Pool
• Find a selection of kayak and canoe getaways at resorts and lodges, cottages and cabins north of Toronto.

All-Star Dog Show
These free daily shows will entertain the whole family and showcase the Purina Pro Plan Dog Stars like the famous McCann Dogs and will also feature the Big Air Dog Jump competition.

Birds of Prey
The Canadian Peregrine Foundation is returning to the Toronto Sportsmen's Show with their hugely popular and expansive display of live birds of prey. 

Just hanging out!

Fish TV Zone Pro Fishing Seminars
This interactive area allows both young and old to experience angling seminars straight from the Fish TV pros. On top of that, the 40-foot seminar tank will allow everyone to visualize what’s actually happening underwater. Fish TV and your Ontario Toyota Dealers bring you the Kids Zone area where all the fun and action is FREE. There's two live trout ponds, so all kids can experience catching a fish. Free fish balloons, face painting, lanyards, and for live entertainment, the Toronto Raptors Dance Pac performing every hour and signing autographed posters. Find a variety of ice fishing getaways or  summer fishing venues at resorts and lodges. cabins and cottages north in Ontario.

Antique Outboard Motor Display
Get a peek at the classic outboard engines that ruled the lakes in the 1920s, ’30s, ’40 s and ’50s. A variety of vintage antique motors from early outboard motor pioneers such as Elto, Scott, Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, Olivers, ChrisCraft and Viking will be on display.
For complete show information visit: http://www.torontosportshow.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportshowTO
Twitter: @CNSSToronto
What: 2013 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show

When: Thursday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 10, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place
100 Princes' Boulevard Toronto, ON Details: Adults: $19.00
Juniors: $ 13.00
Seniors: $ 13.00
Children: Free when accompanied by an adult (under six years)
Family pass: $45.00 (two adults & two juniors)
*FREE parking is available after 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 7 and Friday, February 8.

Toronto Sportsman Show Feb. 7-10, 2013

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Ontario Kids Family Events North of Toronto for February 8-10, 2013

Tubing is great for all ages!

Wow, another week of family fun is in the can as they say. It's been a great season weather wise and families and kids have been enjoying winter sports, events and activities like nobody's business!

Last weekend, Willie the world famous groundhog predicted an early spring so families looking for snow fun getaways and activities should get in there before it's too late!

As always, we suggest heading to ski hills and trails to enjoy some exercise, fresh air and fun. Families can enjoy downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing and other winter sport activities at the the following places North of Toronto.

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

Soon Winter will be over....plan now!

FAMILY DAY is only a couple weeks away and our website lists events and getaways happening north of Toronto.

FAMILY DAY EVENTS
FAMILY DAY GETAWAYS

KIDS AND FAMILY EVENTS FOR THE WEEKEND AHEAD BY AREA:

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.
DEMO DAY: Come to Hardwood Ski and Bike and try out the latest from Fischer, One Way, Rossignol and Salomon equipment before you buy.

Try it before you buy it.

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BLIND RIVER
WINTER CARNIVAL: There will be lots to do for the whole family! There will be: skating, sliding, snow sculptures, food, entertainment, kids fishing derby.

BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD
WINTER WEEKENDS: Make every weekend a long weekend at Blue Mountain Village! Starting Friday with the 10:30am Guided Columbia Snowshoe Tour and the fun runs through to Sunday evening with Live Music on every night of the week.
ROMP TO STOMP SNOWSHOE SERIES: Tubbs Romp to Stomp Ontario is celebrating its 6th year this year at the Scenic Caves Nordic Centre, Town of Blue Mountains on February 9th, 2013 with the hopes of stomping out breast cancer one snowshoe at a time.
VOLCOM PEANUT BUTTER RAIL JAM: Back at Blue Mountain for its 10th year, you can expect to see over 150 riders from across the province throw some smooth peanut-buttery tricks on a signature PBRJ set up.

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KEARNY
DOG SLED RACES: Dog sled racing and other family fun events in Kearney, Ontario.

Indoors at the Recreation Centre

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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ORILLIA
WINTER CARNIVAL: Cool family fun for all ages! Ice maze, snow sculptures, midway, helicopter rides, dog-sled rides, petting zoo, chili cook-off, fireworks, outdoor dance, Sunday Polar Bear Dip & more!

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PORT CARLING
COME TRY HOCKEY: Boys and girls ages 5-13 come try hockey free on Sundays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm at the Port Carling Arena. 

Winter Carnivals continue for a couple more weeks

SAULT SAINTE MARIE
BON SOO FESTIVAL: Mr. Bon Soo is the Host of the Ontario Winter Carnival that bears his name - Bon Soo! February 1-10, it's the greatest snow on earth!

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VICTORIA HARBOUR
FROSTY FROLICS: Join Tay Township and various Communities for activities including cardboard toboggan races!

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Have a fun and safe weekend! 

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