2016 FAMILY DAY MISSISSAUGA KIDS EXTRAVAGANZA

The fantastic Mississauga Family Day event is back for 2016! Taking place on February 15th, 2016 at the Mississauga Convention Centre from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mississauga Kids has planned a busy day of family shows and activities. This event was sold out last year so be ready to get your tickets when they go on sale on Monday, January 18th.

Back again for the main event are the President’s Choice SuperDogs! The adorable acrobats will amaze you with their tricks, high-jumping and pole-weaving through obstacles, and playing Frisbee, hockey, and more!

The event host, Q-Mack will captivate kids and parents alike. His show includes dazzling basketball tricks, juggling, magic, balancing acts and features Canadian Beatboxing Champion, J-BOX, the master of 300 sound effects! Safari Science will also join us with their reptile friends from around the world for 3 interactive family friendly shows.

And the fun doesn't stop there! Kids will have hours of fun in the Fun Zone sponsored by Spirit of Math, complete with bouncy castles, superheroes, princesses, interactive exhibits, face painting, balloons, treats and more.

Fair favourites, such as popcorn and cotton candy, will be available for purchase.

As mentioned, tickets go on sale Monday January 18th 2016, buy yours online here. There will contests to win FREE tickets so keep an eye on the Mississauga Kids Twitter & Facebook feeds.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact (905) 582-4054 or info@mississaugakids.com.

See you on Monday, February 15, 2016!

HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR MISSISSAUGA KIDS

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Mississauga!  Holiday events for Mississauga Kids are popping up and Santa is arriving in Mississauga to greet excited girls and boys who have been making their wish lists.

As we all get excited to get together with family, hang our stockings and bake delicious treats, it is also important to remember those who have a hard time during the holidays and look for ways to give back.  There are many Christmas Food and Toy Drives happening around Mississauga and we encourage you to give back if you can and help Peel Region families have a merrier Christmas.

Two of our favourite holiday things including shopping at local Mississauga holiday craft shows and attending the Light Up The Square event which is happening on November 21 this year from 5pm to 9pm.  Light Up The Square is an awesome family event that involves the official lighting of the Square Christmas tree, musical performances, kid zone filled with fun and yummy food trucks too.

What are your favourite holiday traditions around Mississauaga?

MISSISSAUGA TUTORS

Looking for a tutor to help your child?  Mississauga tutors offer a wide range of options including tutors that come to your home, centre based tutors or tutors that are specialists in a certain subject such as math, English or french.

Trying to help your own child with their homework is sometimes not the best mix.  A third party, like a tutor, can work with your child and help them achieve their academic goals.  Tutors in Mississauga can be hired at any point during the school year.  If you are looking for additional information for Mississauga Kids (like where to find a great dance studio), view the Northwest Mississauga or South Mississauga Back To School guides.

MISSISSAUGA DANCE STUDIOS

Mississauga Dance Studios can be found in all parts of the city.  When finding the right dance class for your child, consider the hours and registration fees, room for growth in the program and what type of dance programs are offered - ballet, jazz, tap, acro, lyrical, etc.

Use this list to help you find the type of dance studio you are looking and when their registration takes place.  Some studios operate three terms per year while others run from September straight through until June.

Several dance studios offer boys only hip hop classes and parent and tot introduction to dance classes. Dance is a great way for kids to learn about movement, to be active and to gain appreciation for discipline and hard work.