Ways for kids and teens to have fun in York Region this week

Games, classes, movies and family fun around the region

Yorkregion.com
Jan 13, 2019
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Kayak To Klemtu

19 on the Park presents the critically acclaimed Kayak to Klemtu. The story of Ella, a fourteen year old girl and her journey to fulfill her dying Uncle's wish: to kayak to the remote island of Klemtu.

Location and Venue: 19 Civic Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, L4A 7Z6 (Lebovic Centre for Arts – Nineteen on the Park) Event date and time: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 2:00PM - 4:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: $10 for Adults, $7 for Seniors and Children

P.A. Day Workshop: Kitchen Creations

What creations can be made in our kitchens? Workshop includes games, crafts, and a tour of the Museum. Participants should bring their own nut-free lunch.

Location and Venue: 14732 Woodbine Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, L0H 1G0 (Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum) Event date and time: Friday, January 18, 2019 9:00AM - 4:00PM Audience: Children Price: Members/$40, Non-members/$50 Register By: Friday, January 18, 2019

P.A. Day Fun! -- Lifesize Games!

Kids who like games will love our HUGE games. Come to the library to play.

Location and Venue: 4921 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan, ON, L4L 1A6 (Pierre Berton Resource Library) Event date and time: Friday, January 18, 2019 11:00AM - 3:00PM Audience: Children Price: Free

Home Alone Program

Designed by the Canadian Safety Council, this program helps prepare 9 – 11 year olds for being home alone during short periods of time.

Location and Venue: 15145 Yonge St., Aurora, ON, L4G 1M1 (Aurora Public Library) Event date and time: Friday, January 18, 2019 1:30PM - 4:30PM Audience: Children Price: $39

Pre-teen Dance

Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office or at the door. Dances are for students in grades 5 to 8.

Location and Venue: 1914B Mount Albert Rd., East Gwillimbury, ON, L0G 1E0 (East Gwillimbury Sports Complex) Event date and time: Friday, January 18, 2019 7:00PM - 10:00PM Audience: Children Price: $8

Preschool Drop-in Saturdays

On Saturday mornings come play with your child (newborn to 5 years) on a variety of gym equipment, learning stations and much more.

Location and Venue: 1400 Wellington St. E., Aurora, ON, L4G 7B7 (Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex) Event date and time: Saturday, January 19, 2019 9:30AM - 11:30AM Audience: Children Price: $3

Cooking Basics for Youth

This four week, hands-on series will cover how to follow a recipe, process, cook, and prepare healthy food.

Location and Venue: 350 Industrial Pkwy. S., Aurora, ON, L4G 3V7 (York Region Food Network) Event date and time: Saturday, January 19, 2019 11:00AM - 1:00PM Audience: Youth Price: Free

Awareness Quest 2019

Introducing teens to tools to improve overall well-being. This series of 5 workshops include activities such as martial arts and mindfulness sessions.

Location and Venue: 10815 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 9Y2 (Indigo Yoga Studio) Event date and time: Saturday, January 19, 2019 2:00PM - 7:00PM Audience: Youth Price: Free Register By: Friday, January 18, 2019