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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of
seeking what winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in certain parts of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Red Sky Performance and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra present the next Young People’s Concert, the World Première of She Holds Up the Stars! Written, created, and directed by Sandra Laronde and based on her award-winning novel, this original multidisciplinary production brings together Indigenous storytelling, theatre, large-scale puppetry, and live orchestral music performed by the TSO, with music and sound design by Eliot Britton. She Holds Up the Stars follows a young Indigenous girl searching for her mother’s truth. Through an unexpected bond with a spirited horse, she finds courage and resilience in a world shaped by beauty and cruelty, and the deep pull of land and family.
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A playful seek‑and‑find with 35 colourful mini eggs and one golden bunny hidden throughout the miniature worlds. It’s an indoor, all‑ages experience full of delightful details, moving scenes, and wonder-filled Canadian moments. This hunt is less about chocolate overload and more about adventure and discovery, giving kids a fun mission while offering parents a sugar‑free activity everyone can enjoy. Included with admission. Grab your tickets online in advance and save 15%.
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Looking for a festive and fun-filled day out with the family? We're open Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 3rd, 4th & 5th! Choose from 3 ticketed timeslots: 9:30am-11:30am with a 10am egg hunt; 12:30pm-2:30pm with a 1pm egg hunt; & 3:30-5:30pm with a 4pm egg hunt. Children 2 years and younger are free!
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Hop into Spring at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory! Join us for a weekend of family fun, featuring exciting Easter activities, Storytime Sessions, and interactive experiences with our Nature Interpreters.
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This three-day indoor/outdoor market showcases 40+ talented artisans, processors, and producers from local and surrounding communities. Zoo guests can take in the beauty of the season with photo opportunities and delicious food and beverages in the blossoming Rouge National Urban Park!
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Join us for an egg-citing adventure with vendor market, face painter, music and sing-along, egg and spoon race, balloon artist and more.
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Explore various Easter themed outdoor and interactive activities such as crafts, face painting, egg fishing, hopstacle course, story walk and more. You can even have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny!
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Downey’s Farm is EGG-cited to welcome back the Easter Bunny and his helpers will be back on the farm.
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In partnership with PAMA, the Sikh Heritage Month Foundation presents the exhibition, Baagh ja Badshah. Discover the historical phases in Sikh life in which the community has stood as both baaghi (rebels) and badshah (leaders), as they worked towards Halemi Raj, a vision of fair and ethical rule. 1 to 5 p.m. Baagh ja Badsha exhibition opens in the Art Gallery. Artist and poet, Parm Singh, whose work is featured in the exhbit, will be available for tours of the exhibit. 2 to 4 p.m - Harnarayan Singh, Canadian sports commentator & journalist, will lead Simran as well as a reflective discussion on breaking barriers. This conversation will be moderated by Rapinder Kaur. Please note that seating is on a first come, first served basis.
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Experience the splendor of Casa Loma this Easter Sunday. Our annual Brunch, served in the stately elegance of Toronto’s famous castle, is an event your family will long remember. After brunch, explore the castle at your leisure. For guests with a later seating time, they are welcome to arrive early and tour the Castle prior to their reservation as the Castle closes at 5pm.
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Turn sap into sweet maple syrup during this hands-on experience in the sugar shack Discover how to identify and tap sugar maple trees, collect sap and use an evaporator to make maple syrup. Learn how to measure sugar content and grade maple syrup. Taste different grades of syrup before preparing your own bottle of maple syrup to take home. Space is limited with 10 tickets per tour. Must be aged 14 years and older to attend.
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BASED ON THE BOOKS: Mortimer, Mud Puddle, The Paper Bag Princess & Jonathan Cleaned Up - Then He Heard A Sound Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of performative storytelling as we bring to life the wild and wacky tales of Robert Munsch! Get ready to laugh and help us tell these zany stories!
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This pop-up installation explores the compelling stories and experiences of Toronto’s diverse communities who have fought for their sense of home, belonging and identity during periods of conflict and peace. This installation is created in partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University's Masters of Digital Media program.
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Have you made your weekend plans yet? We're FREE every Sunday thanks to our sponsor KPMG! Reserve your tickets now!
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Free International Call for Art 6x6 - Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo), 137 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, Sunday, April 5, 12pm- 5pm Wednesday through Sunday, and 12pm-9pm on Fridays
- Hop on over for Easter photos with Max & Ruby! - Yorkgate Mall, York Gate Boulevard, North York, ON, Saturday, April 4, 1pm - 4pm
- Easter Fun
For Everyone - Kingsway Business Improvement Area, Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, ON, Saturday, April 4, 10 am - 2 pm
- Easter Eggstravaganza Magic Show & Easter Bunny Photos - Bridlewood Mall, Saturday, April 4, 11am - 5pm
- Meet & Greet with Harpreet Bahia - Indigo, Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Saturday, April 4, 12:00PM to 3:00PM
- Free Sunday at Bata Shoe
Museum - Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Sunday, April 5, 12 - 5 pm
- Celebrate Sikh Heritage Month 2026 at PAMA - Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton, ON L6W 1Y1, Sunday, April 5, 1 - 5 pm
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Toronto area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our
guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Toronto area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Toronto area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's best places to take kids in Toronto, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. Our Top 20 results page is an annotated list of the winners, both of the top 20 slots and of the category winners. But there is LOTS more to do in and around
Toronto!
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Wishing you and your family health and happiness,
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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