Make beautiful portraits from natural materials collected in rain or shine! Sand Art Next time your family spends the day at the beach, bring home a bucket of sand. Let it dry slightly and then distribute the sand into several glass or metal bowls. Next, add a food colouring to each bowl (a different...

Turn your outdoor adventures into artistic expressions with these great nature crafts! Nature Prints When you and your child are in the great outdoors, take along a bag to collect some natural artifacts, such as pine cones and needles, leaves, feathers, rocks, grasses, etc. (make sure you don't pick...

Feed your feathery friends with more homemade birdfeeders. Milk Carton Feeder Materials: Empty milk carton Thin dowel Birdseed Heavy-duty string Thoroughly clean an empty milk carton and let it dry. When it's dry, poke a hole on either side of the carton, towards the top. Pass a string through the...

The best houses to visit on Halloween are usually the ones that take the holiday seriously. The following are some easy craft activities for you to do with your preschoolers: Monster Feet Make an outline of a footprint on a large and cut it out. Pour non-toxic, washable paint in an aluminum pan and press...

These birdfeeder projects will help you and your child to create inviting buffets for your feathery friends. Pine Cone Feeders Materials: Pine cones String Peanut butter Bird seed Wax paper On your next hike, have your child collect a few large open pine cones. When you get home, tie pieces of heavy...

Snowman making and fort building may be synonymous with winter, but here are some winter crafts with a whole new twist! Colourful Ice Bricks Fill containers, such as sand toys, buckets, plastic tubs, ice cube trays, etc. with water to make ice bricks. Add a few drops of food colouring in each and then...

Whether you are planning a specific road trip or weekend excursions with your family, the following list may help you decide on your spring getaway locations. Winnipeg International Children's Festival Winnipeg, MB Held each year in early June, this festival features over 30 shows daily, hands-on...

Don't let your family hibernate this winter! Avoid cabin fever and celebrate winter by taking part in some of the incredible events happening across the Great White North. Le Festival du Voyageur Winnipeg, MB This ten-day celebration in February is Western Canada' largest winter festival. Reflecting...

Whether traveling for the summer or just spending a week or two together, Canada's offering of festivals, fairs and events is nearly endless. Below is a list of events to spark your imagination as you plan your family's holiday. Buffalo Days Provincial Exhibition Regina, SK Saskatchewan's...

Whether traveling for the summer or just spending a week or two together, Canada's offering of festivals, fairs and events is nearly endless. Below is a list of events to spark your imagination as you plan your family's holiday. Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Montreal, QC Not just for adults...