by Renee Tratch | Jul 30, 2014 | Free, Fresh Air, Sports
At our house, tennis falls on that list of activities that we hope our kids will love. So we’ll be bringing our future Federers to the annual Rogers Cup for its Free Community Weekend August 2 and 3. Before the world’s top men’s tennis players hit the courts at...
by Renee Tratch | Jul 7, 2014 | Free, Fresh Air, Park & Playground, Splash Pad
This one is on our “cool” list. Sherbourne Common, the 1.5-hectare park that runs south of Lake Shore Blvd all the way to the waterfront east of the CORUS building, is your not average green space. Nor play space for that matter. But it’s both and so...
by Renee Tratch | Jul 4, 2014 | Free, Fresh Air, Park & Playground
We’ve been eyeing this park-in-progress. And for weeks leading up to the unveiling of the new six-acre Regent Park (part of the larger Regent Park Revitalization), the playground was wrapped in caution tape. I must admit, I considered jumping the fence with the...
by Renee Tratch | Jul 2, 2014 | Animals, Beach, Family Attraction, Farm, Fresh Air, Splash Pad, Sports, Wading Pools
You’ve likely been here. Remember the concerts? Maybe the touristy trips to show off Toronto’s skyline to out-of-town guests? All the good times kayaking or disc golfing with friends? And now the Toronto Islands with kids. Nothing signals big adventure...
by Renee Tratch | Jun 26, 2014 | Art, Beach, Café, Family Attraction, Free, Fresh Air, Movie, Pools, Screen Time, Sports, Wading Pools
School’s out. Time to relax or panic? Whether you’re programming for your caregiver, looking to fill the weekends with fun, or kicking it into high gear at “Camp Mom,” Toronto is bursting with activities to choose from. Our summer staycation...
by Renee Tratch | Jun 23, 2014 | Annual, Farm, Fresh Air
Usually the precious strawberry season comes and goes and I am left to rely on my local farmers’ markets for that sweet berry goodness. (Not a bad thing.) This year however, my toddler and I traveled on opening day to fill our baskets at Organics Farm,...
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