When readers ask Leaside Life for information, we always (try to) deliver! So, when parents recently asked us where they could take their kids for indoor activities, we got busy.
There are SO many amazing places in our greater neighbourhood where kids can sign up for weekly classes.
But not everyone wants, or can commit to, a set schedule.
Each of the places listed here has drop-in times available to keep your schedule flexible and give your child the opportunity to explore a variety of activities.
LIBRARIES (MULTI-PROGRAMS)
Leaside Library
165 McRae Dr.
Programs range from story time, songs and movement for babies to age 5 with their parents or caregivers to after-school clubs for kids 6 to 12.
Check out their schedule at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/leaside
Mount Pleasant Library
599 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Current programs include weekend story time, songs and movement for babies to age 5.
Check out their schedule at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/mountpleasant
DROP-IN SPORTS FOR TEENS
Davisville Public School
50 Davisville Ave.
The City of Toronto has drop-in programs for teens in the evenings including basketball. Sports and times may change so check their schedule at City of Toronto Davisville Public School.
DROP-IN SPORTS MULTIPLE AGES
Skating
Leaside Gardens
1073 Millwood Rd.
Family skate begins Sat., Jan. 24th, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. There are no age restrictions but all kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and must wear a helmet. More info here.
Archery
Shawn’s Archery
60 Bowden St.
Book time in advance for your kids (and you too if you’re interested) and they’ll get professional instruction followed by the chance to practise their new skills.
Contact to make bookings or ask questions.
Pickleball & Padel
Fairgrounds Racket Club
849 Eglinton Ave. East
Book a court for two to four players so you and your kids can enjoy playing one or two fun racket sports indoors.
Check out www.visitfairgrounds.com to book a court.
Swimming
Leaside Memorial Pool
1073 Millwood Rd.
The pool has lane swim times for kids 7 and up and a family leisure swim time for newborns and older.
Check their website for times as they can change week to week: Leaside Memorial Pool.
INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS
Midtown’s Tiny Tots Activity Centre
745 Mount Pleasant Rd., 2nd Floor
Book ahead to bring your kids to this wonderland of play.
Visit www.midtownstinytots.com
Playground Paradise
150 Grenoble Dr.
For kids up to age 12, the indoor playground offers modernized play areas, a toddler zone and a vertical play maze. All visits are free.
Check their website for hours of play: Paradise Playground.
Trampoline park
Skyzone
45 Esandar Dr.
Skyzone offers huge areas for freestyle jumping and trampoline basketball, a foam zone, climbing, sliding and much more. Certain areas are separated for age and size.
All ages are welcome (including adults).
Book a ticket in advance at: www.skyzone.com/ca-toronto
GOLF SIMULATORS
Leaside is now home to four golf simulators! All ages are welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Fore!
51 Laird Dr.
www.foreindoorgolf.ca
Golf 24/7
94 Laird Dr.
www.golf247.ca
Fairway
1660 Bayview Ave.
www.fairwayrestaurant.ca
Shotgun Golf
105 Vanderhoof Ave., Unit 3
www.shotgungolf.ca
CREATIVE
4Cats Arts Studio
1386 Bayview Ave. #1
Create and paint clay creations at themed workshops for kids aged 5 and up. (Workshops are also available for teens and adults.)
Check the website for times and details: 4 Cats Leaside.
Creative Clay Studio
566 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Clay workshops for kids 8+ are offered for groups of five or more. Two weeks’ notice is required.
Check out their website at: www.creativeclaystudio.ca
Canadian Contemporary School of Art
109 Vanderhoof Ave.
Workshops in multiple art forms are available for kids 4 and up.
To see the various workshops and dates go to www.ccsa.art. In their homepage menu, click on About Us and then Events.
ANIMALS!
Pawsitively Pets
94 Laird Dr., Unit 200
Drop by one of the drop-in sessions and meet their team of rescued animal friends from all things furry, fluffy, feathered, slithery, scaled, slimy and more up close and personal.
Check their website for drop-in times: pawsitivelypetskidscamp.com.
