Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained this Fall

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Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained this Fall

Not sure where to take your family this Fall Season. We got you covered.

Explore the city through games and brain teasers at Yo Toronto.

Ever wondered what major attractions you and your little ones are? Maybe not, but now’s the time. Play memory games featuring Toronto celebrities, learn about zoo animals and discover sites around Canada’s biggest city with Yo Toronto’s playful quizzes, educational games and fun brainteasers.

Experience the magic of the Royal Ontario Museum’s latest Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic, among other fascinating exhibits. If you and the kiddos still can’t make it over any time soon, the museum’s virtual offerings are still here to stay. Explore fascinating artefacts from the comfort of your screen with a selection of online exhibits.

The ROM holds a repertoire of online quests, brainteasers and crafts for all ages. Hot tip: peruse #ROMLearning on Instagram and have the kids share their own discoveries and creations.

Play, create and elevate their back-to-school reading with the AGO.

Spend family time among 9,000 works of art at the AGO. Haven’t purchased your timed-entry tickets yet? Don’t fret. AGO from Home brings the museum to you and your crew through digital experiences that include engaging stories and DIY projects.

Jazz up your family game nights by browsing Shop AGO’s selection of stylish entertainment. Swap your regular ol’ Monopoly for Van Gogh-themed Go Fish (Gogh Fish?), chic Art Deco building blocks and more. For child-friendly back-to-school reads, add AGO’s latest recommendations to your kid’s list: Collection of Diverse Canadian Children’s Books With a Focus on Black-Canadian Authors and Characters.

Fill their brains with the wonders of science.

Satiate your child’s endless curiosity with The Ontario Science Centre’s new online offering, Science at Home. Have them participate in virtual workshops, conduct experiments from home, engage with others through live events and even add to their curriculum with resources for students from Grade 9 to 12.

Twirl, bake and craft alongside the National Ballet of Canada.

Have a little ballet enthusiast in your clan? Between living room pirouettes, ballet miming—yes, that’s a thing—and crafting in their tutu, Ballet Fun for Kids showcases the beauty of dance through creative projects and resources.And if dancing isn’t their thing, get them baking with these delicious recipes from the National Ballet dancers: Waltz of the Flourless Chocolate Cake, South African Milk Tart and Roasted Cauliflower with Rice Pancakes.

Challenge your kids to a hockey-themed trivia night.

With the city still navigating a modified Stage 2 of reopening, The Hockey Hall of Fame is open with added safety measures in place. Break the exciting news to your family with a hockey-themed trivia night inspired by the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Time Capsule.

Canada’s Wonderland may still be closed but that doesn’t mean that you can’t stir your kids’ adrenal glands from home. Turn your sofa into a rollercoaster with Wonderland’s hub of virtual rides (no lines!). Enhance the experience by making a Classic Canada’s Wonderland Funnel Cake, from scratch.

Don’t let the fun stop there. Try these interactive activities and games, if you’re not too full from the funnel cake.

Shark at Ripley's Aquarium of CanadaSEE THE SHARKS LIVE AND IN PERSON OR THROUGH LIVE CAMERA FEEDS

Watch sharks and piranha feedings live from Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada.

Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in the flesh or admire their sharks and jellyfish at a distance through live camera feeds. What a unique alternative to the Fireplace Channel!

Encourage your little one’s love of marine life even further with real-time events including piranha feedings, Marine Biologist Q & A’s and quirky experiments.

The Aquarium also now offers a handful of educational tools like Family Homeschool Days (limited space and must be booked in advance), virtual field trips, academic worksheets for all grade levels and an informative blog.

Views of the city from the LookOut Level at Toronto's CN TowerCHECK OUT THE VIEWS FROM HOME WITH THE CN TOWER EARTH CAM

Lift their spirits with the CN Tower’s views and fun to-dos.

The CN Tower’s doors are momentarily closed for now but you can still enjoy these playful at-home activities instead, including an interactive scavenger hunt with the CN Tower Earth Cam.Here’s a creative outdoor challenge, while the weather’s still warm-ish: how many different shots of the CN Tower can you and your kiddos capture? This detailed map points you to the best scenic backdrops featuring the photogenic landmark.

Throw the craftiest shoe-themed birthday party.

Hey fashion lovers, sashay your way into the Bata Shoe Museum. Shantay, you stay—as long as you keep your distance from others.

Since we’re talking footwear, is your little one’s birthday approaching? Make it all about shoes with these ingenious DIY party crafts. And even if an autumn birthday isn’t on the horizon, plan a stylish shoe-themed party just because (just be sure to stick to gathering limits).

If you’ve got a printer on hand, print off fashionable colouring sheets for your kids to enjoy.

Venture through the Toronto Zoo, in more ways than one.

How can you visit the Toronto Zoo these days? Let’s count the ways. First, there’s the tried-and-true: see the animals by foot with pre-booked, timed tickets. Another viable option is to explore the Zoo from home with its selection of virtual resources, including educational tools for your little ones.

Organize a mini field trip at Toronto’s most historical site, Fort York.

Since the museum itself is still closed, brush the family up on Canadian history with an online archive of Toronto’s Fort York. Comb through fascinating footage about Canada’s war of 1812. The City of Toronto’s program, HistoricTO, also offers free tours of Fort York, including other historical Toronto buildings, until October 18. Book your time slot online.

Power Plant Virtual TourEXPLORE THE POWER PLANT FROM HOME WITH A 360° VIRTUAL TOUR

Plan a contemporary art day with inspiration from The Power Plant.

Toronto’s Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery showcases some of Canada’s best contemporary pieces, with new exhibits on display. If you and the kiddos would rather explore from home, browse a 360° virtual tour of the museum instead.

As of this fall, Power Kids is back on a digital platform. Children ages 7-12 can partake in free art workshops through Zoom. Workshops are one-hour long and registration takes place online.

Break out the Lego and have them build their very own LegoLand.

Toronto’s LegoLand has reopened, hurray! But, before you go make sure to purchase your tickets online and brush up on their new health and safety protocols. If you can’t yet make it over, nothing’s stopping you and the little ones from transforming your space into your own Lego funhouse. Explore their selection of Lego Build Ideas stat.

Make memories with Aga Khan Museum’s fall offerings.

Visit the Aga Khan Museum in person (Sundays are Family Days) or explore its beautifully curated exhibits from the comfort of your couch with #MuseumWithoutWalls. This extensive collection features historical artifacts from Muslim civilizations.The museum’s Play & Learn keeps your kids entertained through hands-on activities that engage their inner artist.Additionally, the museum offers an abundance of learning resources for all ages, to keep your little one’s mind engaged.

Wander the grounds of Toronto’s enchanting Casa Loma.

The Gothic Revival-style castle is open to the public with historical exhibits on hand. But don’t let that stop your kids from slaying imaginary dragons or playing princess of the land. Rock their make-believe worlds with a virtual stroll through Canada’s only castle, built in 1914.

Inspire their design skills with the Toronto Public Library.

Good news! The Toronto Public Library is now open. And on another positive note, their digital Library From Home is here to stay, allowing you and the kids to easily access their online collections.

Where ever your fall adventures take you do not forget to stay safe. Make sure to check out Don River Dental on social to see all the fun fall activities we have been up to.

To book an appointment call us at 416 901 9292 or visit us at donriverdental.com

The Toronto Convention and Visitors Association. 2020 "24 Ways to keep the Kids Entertained this Fall" The Toronto Convention and Visitors Association.

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