Plus one for those with little kids in TOw
February is like turning over a new leaf. For those with high schoolers in TOw, semester two signals a new routine, and in some ways, a blank slate. So how are we filling it? Outside of the school days and homework sessions, I’m thinking about ways to spend time with my teens in TOw before they — and let’s be honest, me too — default to screen time.
I’ve found five things to do with my teens in TOw to get outside and exploring Toronto during these last blasts of winter.
Here’s hoping they say yes.
Where to go with teens in Toronto:
- Woodbine Beach for a stroll with the teens in TOw
Winter, yes winter, is one of my favourite times of year to bundle up and wander along Woodbine Beach in Toronto’s east end. What’s drawing me to the water’s edge is the annual Winter Stations. This year’s five public art installations, designed by artists, architects, designers and students, reimagine the lifeguard stations to the theme of Mirage. On display until March 30th. FREE
Trip tip: Finish off near Kew Park on Queen St. E with a sweet treat stop at Nana’s Creperie or Cobs or hot chocolate at Bud’s Coffee.
2. Downtown for an evening trip to Yonge & Dundas area
Toronto is lit. Illuminate, a public art exhibition celebrating light, art and public space has taken over five locations between College and Dundas and Bay and Church streets. The Take the TCC downtown to check out the displays and wander , centres around the theme of is PLAY. Toronto is lit. The displays at 777 Plaza, College Park, Granby Parkette, Sankofa Square and Trinity Square Park centre around the theme of PLAY. On until March 8th. FREE
Trip tip: Take the TTC and make it a scavenger hunt. For the interactive photo challenge, everyone chooses colour and captures it by photo across the installations and streetscapes.
3. Ontario Place for an evening outdoors
Lumière: The Art of Light is another outdoor light exhibition, this time illuminating Trillium Park at Ontario Place. There are 14 installations by Ontario-based artists. On until March 27th. FREE
Trip tip: Plan ahead and reserve a fire pit and/or make it a full evening out by starting or ending with a dinner date at Stackt Market or Liberty Village.
4. Harbourfront for a look at screens from my teens
It’s time for my boys to experience “the glory days of children’s TV.” Mr. Dressup to Degrassi by the Museum of Toronto features reimagined sets, retro living rooms, clips and puppets. On display at Harbourfront until March 29th. FREE
Trip tip: Parents in TOw, take a trip down memory lane with these videos from some of Toronto’s most iconic kids’ programs.
5. ODR or any rink for a family skate
With winter soon ending, it’s time to knock off a few places to skate off our list. Favourite place for long strides: 250-metre skate trails at Colonel Samuel Smith Park in the Kipling and Lakeshore area and 220-metre figure eight at the Bentway under the Gardiner.
Plus:
For the littles in TOw:
Oh my heart. Young Peoples Theatre explores the wonderful world of Robert Munsch, one of Canada’s most-loved children’s author with Love you forever and (Munsch) more. The show is recommended for kids ages 4-9, but maybe the teens in TOw would like to come along? On until March 21st)
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