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 Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
285 Spadina Rd
416-392-6910
spadina@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Birthday Parties
District: South
Program name: Alice and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party (Ages 6 - 10)
Start date: January 2, 2008
End date: December 30, 2009
Start time: 10:30 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Description: Come and enjoy a party inspired by Lewis Carroll's, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass." Children dress up, bake, and play Victorian games while exploring the museum with site staff. All before the museum opens to the general public.
- Bake Queen's tarts to enjoy at the party or to take home.
- Dress up in pinafores and playing card aprons.
- $95.24 +GST for up to the recommended maximum of 12 children. An additional charge of $15 per participatant will be charged for each child over the maximum to an absolute maximum of 15 participants.
Admission:
Child: $NA Youth: $NA
Adult: $NA Senior: $NA
Other fees: $$95+ GST for 12 kids; $15+ for each add'l child
Other information: One car may park on Spadina property for the duration of the program. 45 minute room rental for for cake and presents after the program is $47.62 +GST.
TTC: North of Dupont Subway station.
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Fort York National Historic Site
Fort York National Historic Site
100 Garrison Rd
416-392-6907
fortyork@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Birthday Parties
District: South
Program name: Follow the Drum - Birthday Program
Start date: February 1, 2009
End date: December 12, 2009
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Description: When the officers, soldiers and their families lived at Fort York 200 years ago, they lived according to certain customs or "rules." What was that like? While on site your birthday group will not only learn about these "rules" but they will have the opportunity to learn about life in the fort and enjoy lots of hands-on activities
- Play musical instruments
- Dress up in redcoats
- Participate in a 19th century drill class
Admission:
Child: $n/a Youth: $n/a
Adult: $n/a Senior: $n/a
Other fees: $$95.2 + GST flat rate up to 12 children, min. 6
Other information: For groups with more than 12 participants, admission charge for each additional child is $14.15 + GST each. Party room available for one hour before or after the program for $47.62 plus GST.
TTC: Bathurst 511 streetcar south to Fort York Boulevard stop.
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Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Exhibits
District: South
Program name: Toronto's Tumultuous Year- William Lyon Mackenzie as Mayor
Start date: March 8, 2009
End date: January 3, 2010
Start time: 12:00 pm
End time: 5:00 pm
Description: In honour of Toronto's 175th birthday,Mackenzie House has mounted an exhibit that tells the story of Mackenzie's term as Toronto's first Mayor- his trials and tribulations, as well as successes. The exhibit will be on display until early January, 2010.
- Open hours from May 1 to Labour Day are Tuesday through Sunday from 12-5.
- Open hours from September 8 to January 3 are Tuesday through Friday from 12-4, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5.
Admission:
Child: $2.38 Youth: $2.62
Adult: $5.71 Senior: $2.62
Other fees: $Applicable taxes will be added to the prices
Other information:
TTC: Dundas Station
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Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Birthday Parties
District: South
Program name: The Printer's Apprentice
Start date: January 2, 2009
End date: December 31, 2009
Start time: 9:30 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Description: Celebrate your birthday at Mackenzie House!Learn the art of typesetting, print your own personalized souvenir, and tour the home of William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first Mayor and leader of the 1837 Rebellion.
- Available weekend mornings. Appropriate for children ages 8 years and up.
- Flat rate listed below is for up to 12 children. For additional children, cost is $14.15 plus GST, each.
- Program room available for rent at an additional charge of $50 plus GST(for 45 minutes), or $67 plus GST(for 60 minutes)
Admission:
Child: $n/a Youth: $n/a
Adult: $n/a Senior: $n/a
Other fees: $95 plus GST flat rate for up to 12 children.
Other information:
TTC: Dundas Station
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Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: South
Program name: A Victorian Toronto Christmas
Start date: November 24, 2009
End date: January 3, 2010
Start time: 12:00 pm
End time: 5:00 pm
Description: This festive season take a step back in time to Victorian Toronto and experience the magic of a traditional Christmas in an 1859 rowhouse. Escape from the hustle and bustle while you enjoy mulled cider and a biscuit in the warmth of the historic kitchen. Discover the story of how families celebrated Christmas in 19th-century Toronto, as you tour Mackenzie House dressed in greenery for the holidays.
- Victorian Christmas begins on November 24 and runs until January 3.Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12- 4, and Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5.
- Hours on December 24 and 31: 12- 3. Closed December 25, December 26, and January 1.
Admission:
Child: $$3.33 Youth: $3.81
Adult: $5.71 Senior: $3.81
Other fees: $Applicable taxes will be added to prices.
Other information:
TTC: Dundas Station.
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Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: South
Program name: Write a Letter to Santa Claus
Start date: November 24, 2009
End date: December 24, 2009
Start time: 12:00 pm
End time: 5:00 pm
Description: Children love writing to Santa Claus to tell him about their Christmas wish lists. Select a Christmas card or stationery that has been printed on our 1845 printing press, then write a personal message with old-fashioned pen and ink. Drop your letter into our magic post box for us to mail for you. Included with admission.
- Children may write a letter to Santa until December 24.
- Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12-4, and Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5.
- Hours on December 24 are 12-3.
Admission:
Child: $3.33 Youth: $3.81
Adult: $5.71 Senior: $3.81
Other fees: $Applicable taxes will be added to prices.
Other information:
TTC: Dundas Station
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Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: South
Program name: Santa Stories
Start date: December 13, 2009
End date: December 20, 2009
Start time: 2:00 pm
End time: 2:45 pm
Description: Gather in the Mackenzie's cozy family room and listen to Christmas tales from the Victorian era. Afterward, enjoy cider and cookies in the historic kitchen.
- Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
- Santa Stories takes place on Sunday December 13 and Sunday December 20 only, from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Admission:
Child: $8 Youth: $8
Adult: $8 Senior: $8
Other fees: $Applicable taxes will be added to prices.
Other information:
TTC: Dundas Station.
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Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: South
Program name: Kids' Krafts
Start date: December 29, 2009
End date: January 3, 2010
Start time: 12:00 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Description: This festive season, take a step back in time to Victorian Toronto and experience the magic of a traditional Christmas in an 1859 row-house.Then enjoy some kid time printing in the recreated printshop, and doing an historically-based activity.
- Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12-4, and Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5.
- Hours on December 31 are 12-3.
- Closed January 1.
Admission:
Child: $3.33 Youth: $3.81
Adult: $5.71 Senior: $3.81
Other fees: $Applicable taxes will be added to prices
Other information:
TTC: Dundas Station
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Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House
82 Bond St
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: South
Program name: Hogmanay!
Start date: December 28, 2009
End date: December 28, 2009
Start time: 7:00 pm
End time: 9:00 pm
Description: Enjoy an evening of Scottish music and foods at this traditional celebration of the New Year. The decorated house will be illuminated by gas and candlelight. Musicians Gin Lane will perform.
- Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
Admission:
Child: $20 Youth: $20
Adult: $20 Senior: $20
Other fees: $Applicable taxes will be added to prices
Other information:
TTC: Dundas Station
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Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
todmorden@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: South
Program name: A Regency Christmas in the Valley
Start date: December 6, 2009
End date: December 20, 2009
Start time: 12:00 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Description: Discover the simple pleasures and decor of a regency-era Christmas at Todmorden Mills. Our early 19th-century homes are decorated traditionally for the season with real evergreen galrlands as well as the "kissing bough" hanging in the Helliwell house parlour. Sample period festive desserts such as "Whim Wham" and "Hedgehog Tipsy Cake." Families can make Regency-style Christmas decorations for a take-home craft.
- Program offered Sundays as well as Tuesday, December 23 from noon to 4 pm and Wednesday, December 24 from noon to 3 pm.
Admission:
Child: $2.00 Youth: $3.00
Adult: $5.24 Senior: $3.00
Other fees: $Plus applicable taxes
Other information:
TTC: From Broadview subway station, take any bus north three stops to Mortimer Avenue/Pottery Road. Walk west along the paved sidewalk on the south side of Pottery Road to reach Todmorden Mills Museum.
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Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
todmorden@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Workshops
District: South
Program name: Workshops for Families: Holiday Greeting Cards
Start date: November 29, 2009
End date: November 29, 2009
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Description: From pop ups to collage! learn about the origins of holiday greeting cards while you create a set of personalized cards to send to loved ones.
- Suitable for children 6 years and up. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Admission:
Child: $8.00 Youth: $15.00
Adult: $15.00 Senior: $15.00
Other fees: $Plus applicable taxes.
Other information:
TTC: From Broadview subway station, take any bus north three stops to Mortimer Avenue/Pottery Road. Walk west along the south side of Pottery Road to reach Todmorden Mills Museum.
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Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
todmorden@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Workshops
District: South
Program name: Workshops for Adults: traditional Holiday Wreaths
Start date: December 12, 2009
End date: December 12, 2009
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Description: By the glow of our 19th-century's Regency Cottage open hearth, create a traditional holiday wreath using natural materials.
- Mulled cider and refreshments provided.
- All materials included in fee.
Admission:
Child: $0 Youth: $30.00
Adult: $30.00 Senior: $30.00
Other fees: $Plus applicable taxes.
Other information:
TTC: From Broadview subway station, take any bus north three stops to Mortimer Avenue/Pottery Road. Walk west along the side side of Pottery Road to reach Todmorden Mills Museum.
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Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
todmorden@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Workshops
District: South
Program name: Cast Iron Chef Historic Cooking Series: Victorian Curries
Start date: November 22, 2009
End date: November 22, 2009
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Description: Victorian British cookery is more than just boiled beef and potatoes! Eastern influences went beyond decor - Victorians loved the spices of the East. taste and be introduced to the world of Victorian curry dishes such as Curry Balls, Mulagatawny Soup as well as Pealed and Curried Tomatoes.
Admission:
Child: $0 Youth: $20.00
Adult: $20.00 Senior: $20.00
Other fees: $Plus applicable taxes.
Other information:
TTC: From Broadview subway station, take any bus north three stops to Mortimer Avenue/Pottery Road. Walk west along the south side of Pottery Road to reach Todmorden Mills Museum.
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Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
todmorden@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Workshops
District: South
Program name: Cast Iron Chef Historic Cooking Series: Regency and Victorian Christmas Treats
Start date: December 5, 2009
End date: December 5, 2009
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Description: Prepare and sample tasty Christmas treats on the open hearth of our Regency Cottage. Based upon authentic 19th-century recipes, these treats will surprise and delight the contemporary palate.
- Suitable for children 8 years and up. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Admission:
Child: $15.00 Youth: $20.00
Adult: $20.00 Senior: $20.00
Other information:
TTC: From Broadview subway station, take any bus north three stops to Mortimer Avenue/Pottery Road. Walk west along the south side of Pottery Road to reach Todmorden Mills Museum.
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Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Art Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
todmorden@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: South
Program name: Bungalow Records presents: Steve Koven Trio Live
Start date: December 12, 2009
End date: December 12, 2009
Start time: 8:00 pm
End time: 10:00 pm
Description: Enjoy a live jazz performance by the renowned Steve Koven Trio.
- For more information on the Steve Koven Trio please visit www.stevekoven.com Advance tickets can be purchased by emailiing sktrio@interlog.com
- For more information on the Steve Koven Trio please visit www.stevekoven.com
Admission:
Child: $20 Youth: $20
Adult: $20 Senior: $20
Other information:
TTC: From the Broadview subway station, take any bus north three stops to Mortimer Avenue/Pottery Road. The paved road on the south side of Pottery Road leads directly to the Papermill Theatre.
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Colborne Lodge
Colborne Lodge
1 Colborne Lodge Drive (North of the Queensway)
416-392-6916
clodge@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Workshops
District: South
Program name: Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops
Start date: November 21, 2009
End date: December 10, 2009
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 8:30 pm
Description: Start your Christmas preparations by creating your very own Christmas wreath using nature's bounty. Set in picturesque High Park, these two hour workshops are a popular get-together activity for friends and family. A tour of the decorated parts of the house and light refreshments are included.
- For adults (18 yrs and over): Sat, Nov 21 at 10 am or 2 pm. Sun, Nov 22 at 10 am or 2 pm. Thurs, Nov 26 at 6:30 pm. Sat, Nov 28 at 10 am or 2 pm. Sun, Nov 29 at 2 pm. Sat, Dec 5 at 10 am. Sun, Dec 6 at 10 am. Wed, Dec 2 and 9 at 6:30 pm. Thurs, Dec 10 at 6:30 pm. $27.50 + GST.
- New this year! Adult and child wreath-making workshop. Adults and children make a wreath together. Sun, Nov 29 at 10 am. $37.50 + GST for one adult and one child. $10 + GST for additional child, limited availability for second child.
- New this year! Adult and youth wreath-making workshop. Adult and youth make their own wreaths. Thurs, Dec 3 at 6:30 pm. Sat, Dec 5 at 2 pm. $47.50 + GST for one adult and one youth. $20 + GST for additional youth.
Admission:
Child: $0 Youth: $0
Adult: $0 Senior: $0
Other information:
TTC: High Park subway station on Bloor/Danforth line. 501 Humber or Long Branch Queen streetcar.
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Colborne Lodge
Colborne Lodge
1 Colborne Lodge Drive (North of the Queensway)
416-392-6916
clodge@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Workshops
District: South
Program name: Christmas Centrepiece Workshops
Start date: December 12, 2009
End date: December 19, 2009
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 8:30 pm
Description: Adults (18 yrs and over) create their own centrepieces using natural materials. Set in picturesque High Park, this workshop is a great pre-Christmas get together activity for friends and family. A tour of the decorated parts of the house and light refreshments are included.
- Sat, Dec 12 at 10 am or 2 pm. Sun, Dec 13 at 10 am. Wed, Dec 16 and Thurs, Dec 17 at 6:30 pm. Sat, Dec 19 at 10 am or 2 pm. $30 + GST.
Admission:
Child: $0 Youth: $0
Adult: $0 Senior: $0
Other information:
TTC: High Park subway station on the Bloor/Danforth line. 501 Humber or Long Branch Queen streetcar.
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Colborne Lodge
Colborne Lodge
1 Colborne Lodge Drive (North of the Queensway)
416-392-6916
clodge@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Workshops
District: South
Program name: Christmas Trimmings
Start date: December 20, 2009
End date: December 23, 2009
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:30 am
Description: Drop your 7 - 12 year old children off at Colborne Lodge where they will join a small group of children in making their own ornaments by the hearth in the Lodge's 19th-century winter kitchen.
- A visit to the decorated parts of the house and seasonal refreshments are included.
- Participants receive a 10% discount on selected affordably-priced items in the gift shop.
- Two dates are available: Sunday, Dec 20 and Wednesday, Dec 23.
Admission:
Child: $15 Youth: $0
Adult: $0 Senior: $0
Other fees: $Plus GST
Other information:
TTC: High Park subway station on the Bloor/Danforth line, or 501 Long Branch or Humber Queen streetcar.
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Gibson House Museum
Gibson House Museum
5172 Yonge St
416-395-7432
gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: North
Program name: The Gibson House Hogmanay Party for Families
Start date: December 29, 2009
End date: December 29, 2009
Start time: 7:00 pm
End time: 9:00 pm
Description: Bring your family to Gibson House for a candlelight evening celebrating the traditions of a Hogmanay. Help staff prepare for 2010 with luck and laughter. Children's hands and imaginations are needed - help with the baking, make crafts, learn the lore of Scottish New Year customs through stories and song. There will be sweet treats and of course, the fabled First Footer to greet.
- Pre-registration required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, and adults must be accompanied by a child!
- $20 per adult (ages 18+), $12.50 per child (plus applicable taxes).
Admission:
Child: $12.50 Youth: $n/a
Adult: $20.00 Senior: $20.00
Other fees: $plus applicable taxes
Other information:
TTC: Gibson House Museum is just steps from the North York Centre subway stop at Yonge Street and Parkhome Avenue. There is limited free parking on site
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Gibson House Museum
Gibson House Museum
5172 Yonge St
416-395-7432
gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
| _ | Category: Events
District: North
Program name: To The New Year: A Gibson House Hogmanay Dinner
Start date: December 30, 2009
End date: December 30, 2009
Start time: 7:30 pm
End time: 10:00 pm
Description: Take an imagined journey through story, drama and music to a New Year of another time. Gibson House staff Adrianna Prosser and Jordi Hepburn re-imagine Elizabeth Gibson and cousin Ellen Milne as they ready the house for Hogmanay and anticipate a visit by the First Footer. The evening’s music and narration performed by Ken Ramsden.
- Celebrations begin with a scrumptious dinner with familiar and new friends.
- Pre-registration required. (This event is for Ages 14 and up).
- $50 per person, plus applicable taxes.
Admission:
Child: $n/a Youth: $50.00
Adult: $50.00 Senior: $50.00
Other fees: $Plus applicable taxes
Other information:
TTC: Gibson House Museum is located just steps from the North York Centre subway stop at Yonge Street and Parkhome Avenue. There is limited free parking on site.
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