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• Toronto attraction for the family:
  • The Toronto Zoo
  • Laser Quest
  • Wild Water Kingdom
  • Centreville Amusement Park
  • Paramount Canada’s Wonderland
  • African Lion Safari
  • Marineland
  • Nascar Speedpark
  • Playdium
  • Ontario Place

The age old story of Aladdin comes alive in this hilarious spin on the classic fairytale. This is a show for all ages. 10:30am and 3:30pm shows. Show is one hour long. Please note this show sells out fast. We suggest booking early.

Get your little ones excited about the arts and join our Wiggle Club for family fun! This performance is for ages 3 & up. Babies 18 months & under are free and must have a ticket to enter the theatre.

This interactive and "edu-taining" show is captivating for kids and parents alike. Based on the TV series about Miss Spider and her buggy bunch of kids, is one of the top-rated shows on Nick Jr. (US) and Teletoon (Canada). Miss Spider is all about family, fun, adventure, acceptance and friendship. This lively production features Miss Spider with an "entomologist" ("bug guy"), who introduces the real world of bugs and the fun world of Miss Spider and her Sunny Patch. Kids from the audience are brought up on stage to appear in Sunny Patch Kids costumes and be part of the action. Join the fun, learn some fun bug facts and meet new creepy-crawly friends!

Meet & Greet with characters and live creatures following the performances!

Copyright at by Callaway & Kirk Company LLC. All rights reserved. Miss Spider, Sunny Patch Friends, and all related characters are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Callaway & Kirk Company LLC. Produced under license by Sphere Entertainment.

For shows in RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, seating is general admission by level with mats placed in front of the stage so children can be close to the action. Free juice and snacks for all children after each RBC performance.

The incomparable State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents the beloved classic, featuring traditional choreography and sparkling imagery. A timeless holiday tradition, The Nutcracker is a perfect way to enjoy the season. Find a way to share this enchanting ballet with a loved one, and introduce your whole family to this superb production. Make some magic memories this holiday season!

Join us for an intimate evening as part of our Relaxed Series, complete with dessert and beverage service in a cabaret style setting on the main level.

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of quick-witted musical comedy dedicated to the songs of Christmas! Celebrating 20 years of performing, the Canadian comedy trio of The Arrogant Worms continue to dazzle audiences with fast, furious and funny songs and sketches.

Sensing a desperate public need for musical comedy, The Arrogant Worms (Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong) began performing songs and sketches on the Queen's University campus radio station in 1991. The wit is quick, the satire is biting and the musicianship is second to none. Their appeal has earned them fans from kids to parents to grandparents to Princess Leia.

The Arrogant Worms have sold more than 150,000 copies of their 12 albums and have played on three continents to crowds as large as 100,000. They were recognized in 2003 as the Touring Act of the Year by the Canadian Arts Presenters Association. The Worms have entertained at corporate functions, sung anthems at sporting events and emceed at major festivals. Their songs are in school lesson plans, in textbooks and even played on the Space Shuttle. On earth or in space, everyone digs these Worms!

In recent years the Worms have been pleased to donate their time and talent to the cause of literacy in Canada through Frontier College and were awarded the Peter Gzowski Award for their efforts.

The ideal holiday treat, Leslie Bricusse's spectacular musical extravaganza SCROOGE! A Christmas Musical is back by popular demand. A heartwarming family story based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with stunning sets and costumes, and an Oscar nominated musical score.

Don't miss Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and a host of Dickensian characters in the award-winning, international smash hit SCROOGE!

Who hasn't heard the superb trilogy of the Lord of the Rings? And now Théâtre Sans Fil has brought to life the story where it began - The Hobbit - the wonderful journey of Bilbo Baggins to a new level of wisdom. Théâtre Sans Fil is a giant puppet company that has given more than 3,000 performance and brought close to 3 million spectators from more than 20 countries and four continents into the fantastic and enchanted world of its productions.

Australia's most innovative circus Circa is a breathtaking, heart-stopping show, where intrepid acrobats battle the clock. Marvel at the astounding ways they bend, fly, juggle, and balance. Don't miss "61 Circus Acts in 60 Minutes." It's sure to be a favourite family show. Set to upbeat music and featuring up to five multi-skilled performers, this is circus without the boring bits.

Join everyone's favorite adventurer, Caillou, for a fun romp through a wonderland of winter in the all new Caillou's Greatest Skate of All. This exciting musical adventure is inspired by some of Canada's most iconic pastimes like hockey and ice skating!

Filled with original sing-a-long songs, thrilling rollerblade displays, and audience participation. Caillou, with his family and friends, invites you to join in this charming celebration of Canadian winter.

LITTLE SPROUTS SERIES:
Roses are red, violets are blue, come and see shows, just for you! The Little Sprouts studio series lets your child's imagination bloom.

Hey kids! Bring your parents to... Splash n' Boots

Splash n' Boots, performing their very popular show designed just for you. Get close to the action by sitting on mats right up front (chairs also available). Exercise your creative side as you jump, twist, twirl and sing along with the interactive and original music of Splash n' Boots, voted 2007 Canadian Children's Group of the Year.

• Bring out the singer, dancer and actor in your child, and let them plant their theatre roots at the Rose!
• Complimentary juice and snacks following the performance.
• Each performance is one hour.
• Babies 18 months and younger are FREE for this show.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - All the excitement and pageantry of a Chinese Carnival infused with explosive energy!

The Peking Acrobats defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. Accompanied by live musicians and high-tech special effects, they perform wondrous feats of daring, trick-cycling, precision tumbling and gymnastics. This elite group pushes the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing acts, showcasing a kaleidoscope of skill.

Improv and comedy for kids! This hilarious and interactive musical theatre show features goofy chase scenes, sing-alongs, and a truly unique cast of characters! Framed for heinous crimes by the evil von Schtinker, the Big Bad Wolf becomes an unlikely hero as he proves that things aren't always as they seem. This new take on a children's classic will dazzle both children and parents alike.

For shows in RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, seating is general admission by level with mats placed in front of the stage so children can be close to the action. Free juice and snacks for all children after each RBC performance.

Join Judy & David from Treehouse TV and a full cast of characters for a groovy new spin on Jack & The Beanstalk. Based on the Juno Award-nominated original recording featuring guest star Jann Arden, "Beanstock" follows Jack as he trades the family cow for a magic bag of musical beans. The groovy adventure begins when Jack climbs a gigantic beanstalk and meets the jazz-loving giant.

Since their debut in 1986, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; they are experts at treacherous wire-walking, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics. The Peking Acrobats are 12 acrobats from the People's Republic of China. You will be amazed by what you think you see and thrilled by what actually appears before your eyes!

There truly is 'no place like home', as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful Wizard of Oz, comes to Brampton. The entire family will be captivated as the terrifying tornado lands Dorothy and Toto in the world of the Yellow Brick Road, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. This lavish production features a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys, breathtaking special effects, and classic songs.

Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch is for parents who love music - and want their kids to do the same! This high-energy show, full of humour and a variety of music, including honky-tonk, nursery rhymes and rock 'n' roll, will have kids going bananas while learning to care for themselves, their friends and their environment.

Shoshana Sperling (Sho) and Maury LaFoy (Mo) came together to create a CD for the children in their family and soon they were overwhelmed with requests for copies of their new creation. They began to write songs using the musical stylings and humour of artists such as Louie Armstrong, Steve Martin, Shirley Temple and Canada's own Sarah McLachlan.

Each song performed by Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch pays tribute to a different style of music and uses humour to both entertain and involve the audience. Along with Maury LaFoy (Mo), the musical Monkey Bunch also includes Graham Powell and Lyle Molzan, all of whom are members of Jann Arden's band.

For shows in RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, seating is general admission by level with mats placed in front of the stage so children can be close to the action. Free juice and snacks for all children after each RBC performance.