March Break options for the creative children of York Region
March Break Camp: Lace Up with the Museum Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18 Using the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum’s featured exhibition, ‘Lace Up! Canada’s Passion for Skating,’ campers will discover through different activities why skating is more than a great Canadian tradition. They will get a glimpse into some major ice sports (like hockey, curling […]
Win a Family pass to go Treetop Trekking during March Break
A contest the whole family will love. To help make your March Break experience memorable, experienceyorkregion.com is giving away 5 All-Day Family of Four Passes to Treetop Trekking at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area near Stouffville. To enter, all you have to do is follow us on Instagram, share the post and tag a friend or […]
March Break options in York Region – how maple syrup is made
Kortright Centre for Conservation Come out and tap into spring! Enjoy demonstrations and activities…. and of course real maple syrup! Special family-fun activities on weekends and March Break! Advanced tickets are required. 2022 Festival Days & Hours: Saturday March 12 – Sunday April 10, 2022 Hours of Operation: Weekends, March Break (March 14 – 18) […]
Latcham Art Centre seeking submissions for two upcoming exhibits
Emerging Artists exhibition 2022 Latcham Art Centre is welcoming submissions from emerging artists aged 30 and under for a 2022 group exhibition. This call includes a variety of media including painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and video. LAC has 105 running feet and a space of approximately 1,100 square feet. Submission Deadline: March 1st, 2022. […]
Stouffville artist embraces vibrant colour and textured materiality
Whitchurch-Stouffville artist Vicky Talwar draws upon her personal experience as a Hindu-Canadian to produce painting, mixed media and installation artwork. She addresses themes of cultural hybridity, displacement, movement and memory. Latcham Art Centre is hosting Talwar’s new show Inward Identities until March 19. The opening, which was originally scheduled for January 7, will now be […]
My YR – Vicky Talwar
Name: Vicky Talwar Occupation: Interdisciplinary Artist and Elementary Visual Arts Teacher in YRDSB How long have you lived in YR? I was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. I have been living in York Region for over 20 years. However, at 13, my parents moved our family to New Delhi, India. At 19 years old, […]
Here’s what’s happening across York Region this weekend
SMALLtreasures – Live Member Group Show and Sale A beautiful variety of original artwork, in many medium, styles and themes are available. Smaller sizes and prices perfect for the gift-giving season. Come in to find that perfect gift for you special someone. Over 100 pieces of artwork to choose from. COVID protocols including masks, physical […]
Stouffville students showcase talents in year-end show
IMAGES 2021/2022: A Shattered Symphony Opens Virtually: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Latcham Art Centre is thrilled to be partnering once again with the graduating class of Stouffville District Secondary School (SDSS) in the exhibition A Shattered Symphony. For more than two decades, the Grade 12 art students from SDSS have worked with the Art Centre’s curator to […]
All fun and games for York Region board-game designer
By Shelly Khushal Everyone has their favourite board game, with Crokinole, Jenga, Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly and Scrabble high among the most popular. In our house, we have many favourites: UNO, Battleship and Taboo. But our all-time favourite is Beat the Parents, a trivia game that pits kids versus parents in a battle of general knowledge. […]
Santa Claus parade world tour continues in York Region
Santa Claus Candy Cane Lane in Newmarket Saturday, November 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The much loved Santa Claus Parade will have a different format this year. Join us for an evening walk-thru event on Cane Parkway. Themed floats, musicians, buskers, and of course Santa himself, will be stationed along Cane Parkway so […]