SPLASH PADS IN MISSISSAUGA

Mississauga’s Splash Pads, now called spray pads by The City, are officially open from June through September; just in time for some of the season’s hottest weather! Bring your kids to one of Mississauga’s numerous splash pads this summer for wet and refreshing fun! Can you think of a better way to spend free time with the kids on a hot, sunny day?

For more information and a list of all local Splash Pad Parks please click here.

Summer Camps in Mississauga

With most registrations now in full swing, as we do each year, we have provided a summary of what we believe are many of the best summer camps in Mississauga for 2014.

Whether your children are interested in the arts, or sports or academics, you will find specialized out of school fun in Mississauga that fit into just the right category to develop your children’s specific talent and encourage their interests. Many local camps provide a collection or combination of activities to provide a balanced approach or to help children discover new pursuits.

Click here to search through our list.

We're back to blog!

We have not posted on our Blog in quite some time! Here is an update about our company and services. 

Pumpkinseed Media Group is operated under the direction of Melanie Heathers and encompasses the printed guides Mississauga Kids, Oakville Kids, and Burlington Kids. The Mississauga Guides have been published for over 8 years, printing 3 times each year and distributed via Canada Post to over 122,000 homes in Mississauga. In 2013 Oakville Kids Guides joined the Pumpkinseed Media family and in 2014 the Burlington Kids Guides followed. These new editions are delivered to over 51,000 homes in Oakville and over 50,000 homes in Burlington via Canada Post three times per year. Guides are delivered to your mailbox in January, April and August. Copies are also available at Mississauga Libraries and local businesses while the supplies last.

In the meantime we have several websites to help you find what you need for the kids you love. MississaugaKids.com, OakvilleKids.ca and BurlingtonKids.ca feature articles about local activities and businesses, while our calendar is loaded with events  for kids and parents. Pumpkinseed Media Group also owns Your Family Directory - an online directory of products and services for kids and families. We stay connect on all our Social Media Platforms, updating twitter daily with current events and news, sharing ideas on Facebook and making YouTube videos for Holiday ideas and previews for exhibits and IMAX movies.

Twitter: @MississaugaKids, @Info4theFamily, @Oakville_Kids, @BurlingtonKidz
Facebook Pages: Mississauga Kids, Oakville Kids, Burlington Kids
Youtube: user/MississaugaKids

Please contact with your questions at our office number (905) 582-4054 or e-mail Melanie Heathers at melanie@mississaugakids.com. Ask about our advertising opportunities that will get you the exposure you need to help grow your business. 

New MIssissauga Private Schools Website!

Pumpkinseed Publishing Inc. is please to announce the development of a new website to aid Mississauga families who are considering a private school education for their children. Mississauga Private Schools is launching in August of 2010 and will feature articles from Private Schools, Independent Schools, and Montessori School in Mississauga and the surrounding area.

One of the highlights of the new Mississauga Private Schools website will be a comprehensive list of Mississauga Private, Independent and Montessori Schools. If you know of any additions, deletions, or corrections to be made to that page please contact Pumpkinseeed Publishing directly.

Thank you!

Mississauga March Break 2010

Just one more week till March Break 2010 arrives in Mississauga! Are you looking forward to it? It is a great time to spend some extra time with the kids if you are one of the lucky ones not working. If you are working and you need childcare however it can be stressful.

We are fortunate to have many wonderful March Break Camps in Mississauga. There are camps that take your kids on wonderful trips and adventures each day. There are camps that focus on learning a language or exploring your child's creative side. There are musics camps and martial arts camps. You can find something for almost every interest.

If you are able to be home with the kids there are many March Break Activities in Mississauga. You can see Robert Munsch at the Living Arts Centre. You can attend a free movie at Mississauga's Central Library. You can take the kids to Playdium. You can spend the week helping them to get ready to perform at Cooksville Branch Libraries Talent show! You can take in a March Break Puppet Show!

What ever you decide to do make sure you have fun.

WIN DISNEY ON ICE TICKETS!

We are excited to announce that we have scored some tickets to give away for the Opening Night of Disney On Ice Presents: Princess Classics! Two Mississauga Families will win tickets to enjoy this event!

This is your chance to see all your favorite Disney Princesses on ice! Arial from The Little Mermaid, Jasmine from Aladdin, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Mulan and classic favorites like Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty will all be at the Rogers Centre to help you celebrate the holidays!

Entering the contest is easy peasy lemon squeezy! Just go to www.MississaugaKids.com and click on Contests. Fill out a few information fields and you are done! It's so easy a princess could do it with out breaking a sweat!


If you don't win don't worry! We've also managed an Exclusive Discount offer for ALL Mississauga Families!

While you are on our website please take some time to look around. You'll find lots of great stuff for Mississauga Kids!

Mississauga Halloween 2010

Halloween arrives next week and Mississauga Kids is ready to help you find some fun events for your Mississauga Kid!

On Sunday Oct. 25 There is a spooky Event at one of Mississauga's Historic Houses.

On Friday , Saturday and Sunday there are a variety of events and parties in Mississauga for kids at City facilities as well as indoor playgrounds and party centres.

For More information on Mississauga Halloween Events for Kids 2009 visit the www.MississaugaKids.com website!