YOU'RE INVITED TO THE FAMILY DAY EXTRAVAGANZA EVENT!

You won't want to miss the second annual Family Day Extravaganza  in Mississauga! The event takes place on February 15th, 2016 at the Mississauga Convention Centre from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It will be a jam packed day of family shows and activities.

Back for the main event are the President’s Choice SuperDogs! The adorable acrobats will amaze you with their tricks, high-jumping and pole-weaving through obstacles, and playing Frisbee, hockey, and more!

You'll love Q-Mack, the host of the Family Day Extravaganza in Mississauga. His high energy performance will captivate kids and parents alike. The show includes dazzling basketball tricks, juggling, magic, balancing acts and features Canadian Beatboxing Champion, J-BOX, the master of 300 sound effects! Safari Science will also join us with their reptile friends from around the world for 3 interactive family friendly shows. You’ll see and touch snakes, lizards, turtles, tree frogs and more. There will be more amazing acts that will generate smiles for the whole family!

Kids will have hours of fun in the Fun Zone sponsored by Spirit of Math, complete with bouncy castles, superheroes, princesses, interactive exhibits, face painting, balloons, treats and more.
Fair favourites, such as popcorn and cotton candy, will be available for purchase.

Tickets go on sale Monday January 18th 2016, buy yours online here. Keep an eye on the Mississauga Kids Twitter & Facebook feeds for contests to win free tickets!

If you have any questions about the event, contact Mississauga Kids at (905) 582-4054 or info@mississaugakids.com

This event is a great way to spend Family Day!

SHOP LOCAL BURLINGTON CRAFT SHOWS

One of the best places to shop for unique holiday gifts is at local Burlington craft shows. You can find jewellery, food items like chutneys and jams as well as sweet treats, handmade holiday and home decor and so much more.  We definitely recommend picking a show or two to attend and see the amazing talent that comes from right here in Burlington and our surrounding communities.

Find yourself a new mug for your winter hot chocolate or maybe some stocking stuffers for the kids!

Burlington has many holiday activities for families and we hope you are able to enjoy all that is offered during this time of year and have some fun.

If you find that 'perfect gift' at a craft show this year, let us know!  We'd love to hear about your holiday finds.

BURLINGTON DANCE STUDIOS

Things to consider when you are looking to register your child in one of Burlington's Dance Studios include:

• Cost of dance classes
• What age can children begin dance lessons
• Are costume fees extra on top of tuition
• Is there a viewing area to watch the class
• How long is the program (full year or a 12 week term?)
• What types of dance classes are offered - jazz, acro, ballet, tap, etc

This list will give you a great start for reviewing all your options when it comes to finding dance lessons in Burlington.  For other program ideas for your child, click here to see the 2015 Back to School Guide from Burlington Kids.

BURLINGTON KIDS TOP TOYS THIS CHRISTMAS

Top Toys this Christmas for Burlington Kids is a list compiling the popular items we’ve seen and are sure your children will love!

Christmas shopping is exciting, we choose toys for our children and imagine the big smiles coming to their faces on Christmas morning. Every year there are new and exciting inventions, and 2014 is no exception! We’ve looked through the toys hitting the top of popular charts and we’ve marked down the ones we think will bring the most fun for kids ages 13-18.

Teens can be tricky to shop for! They lose interest in their old toys and can be easily bored. We’ve made sure to choose items that will capture their interest and keep them busy. View the full list here. 

If you have toddlers ages 0-4, click here. For children ages 5 – 12, click here.

2015 Family Day Extravaganza

Our friends at Mississauga Kids are excited to host their first ever Mississauga Family Day Event! Join us on February 16th at the Mississauga Convention Centre from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a busy day of family shows and activities.

You won’t want to miss the main event, President’s Choice SuperDogs! The adorable acrobats will amaze you with their tricks, high-jumping and pole-weaving through obstacles, and playing Frisbee, hockey, and more! The show is guaranteed entertainment for the whole family, giving audiences of all ages a reason to laugh, love and cheer for man’s best friend. Did you know that over 40% of the SuperDogs have been adopted from Shelters or Humane Societies across North America? And when they aren’t performing, they’re personal pets! Lucky pups.

Mississauga Kids is delighted to have Q-Mack as the event host. His high energy performance will captivate kids and parents alike. The show includes dazzling basketball tricks, juggling, magic, balancing acts and features Canadian Beatboxing Champion, J-BOX, the master of 300 sound effects!

Safari Science will also join in with their reptile friends from around the world for 3 interactive family friendly shows. You’ll see and touch snakes, lizards, turtles, tree frogs and more.

Children will have hours of fun in the Kids Zone, complete with bouncy castles, crafts, games, magic, characters, face painting, and more. Each of the vendor tables will have an interactive activity for children to enjoy while parents connect with the local business.

Fair favourites, such as pop corn and cotton candy, will be available for purchase.

Mississauga Kids has partnered with local charitable organization, Breakfast With Santa Foundation and will donate a portion of proceeds to their summer breakfast program. This program feeds hungry children breakfast during the summer months when school is out.

For more event details, click here.

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES IN BURLINGTON

Burlington activities and events come to life this Christmas season to light families up with holiday cheer. As we roll into winter, the children look forward to spending special time with their loved ones during festive events. The holidays bring warm celebrations with Santa, holiday shows, religious services and lots of fun and games! Winter snow invites us to bear the cold and hit the slopes or outdoor rink, make a snow man, and delight in the white fluffy coating that brightens the chilly night.

We look forward to sharing special time with the people dearest to us, bonding over the good cheer. Some of our neighbours may not celebrate Christmas, or any holiday tradition, but it is important to be respectful of everyone’s beliefs and welcome them to share in your cheer. This is also a good time to teach your children about values like compassion, giving and sharing.

As always, we’ve found plenty going on as early as November. Look through family shows, outdoor activities, concerts, parades, and much more.

See our list of events by clicking here.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR BURLINGTON KIDS & FAMILIES IN 2014

Halloween celebrations fill the month of October in Burlington for kids and their families! We have found lots of local themed parties, festivals, games and more to help make this year scary, fun and memorable for all.

Trick or Treating is something that kids wait for all year. Children, teens, and even parents, love getting dressed up and pretending to be be something silly, pretty, or scary! Luckily, this year Halloween falls on a Friday, so there will be lots of parties and children in the streets all night. Then, lots of time to sleep in and digest the candy the next day!

Click here for a full list of local Halloween Events.