To make procuring a sitter even harder this year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday – so we’ve rounded up some family-friendly ways to share the love.
Puppy Love
Learn about honouring our furry friends as intelligent animals at the PawsWay. Bring your pet too, and your small humans can make valentines.
Love, Honour and Obey for Valentine’s Day, February 14 & February 15, (Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm), free, www.pawsway.ca
The Giving Tree
Children aged 3-10 will love The Name of the Tree, a musical journey through Africa based on the book by Celia Barker Lottridge.
The Name of the Tree, February 14, 11am & 2pm; February 15, 11am, $13, www.solarstage.on.ca
Baby You Can Drive My Car
Whether he’s having a mid-life crisis, the little one likes shiny things that go vroom, or we want to fantasize about clean cars, there are reasons for everyone to enjoy the 2009 Canadian International Autoshow.
February 13-22, 10:30am-10pm, $7-$20, Family Pass $40, www.autoshow.ca
Bring Your Own Zoo
Take your animal lovers for a seasonal stroll. In honour of all things Love and Family Day, the Zoo is offering 50% off admission all weekend.
The Toronto Zoo, February 13-16, 9:30am-4:30 pm, $6-$10 (after discount), www.torontozoo.com
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