The basics...
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Families in all their formsChildren, caregivers, grandparents and chosen family are welcome.
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Made for weekendsShort, easy-to-plan experiences on Saturdays and select Sundays.
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Do something togetherThe primary family programs are designed for children and adults to participate together.
What sounds good this weekend?
Make something, make some noise or move together—without having to plan the whole day around it.
Move Together
Family Fitness + Yoga
Saturdays, 1:00–2:00 p.m. · Ages 6–12 with caregivers · Lee Studio, 2nd floor
Move through basic strength exercises, yoga-based mobility and stretching, breathing, and playful interactive games with your child.
Current Programs...
Join us for Day of the Dead at Beaches Sandbox on Sunday, November 1. All are welcome. Explore an altar installation, Mexican cultural presentations, live performances, vendors, cooking and art workshops, and children’s activities. Curated by Silvia Sánchez.
SCHEDULE
Throughout the celebration — Altars installation.
10:30–10:40 am — Welcome from curator Silvia Sánchez and executive director Aracely Cruz.
10:40–11:00 am — Heritage talk by Christian Clay of the Mexican Consulate General in Toronto.
11:00 am–12:30 pm — Papel Picado Workshop (Queen Studio; Ruth Marmolejo; all ages; $5); Sugar Skulls Candle Decorating Workshop (Lee Studio; Catherine Berrio; all ages; $10); and Chicken Enchilada Cooking Demonstration (Leuty Studio; Ava Chilelli; all ages; $10). Each is separately bookable.
12:00–1:00 pm — Viva Mexico Mariachi pop-up performance.
1:00–1:30 pm — Tonatiuh Mexican folklore dance.
1:30–2:30 pm — Keychain & Locket Workshop (Leuty Studio; Aracely Cruz; all ages; $10).
1:30–3:30 pm — Kids’ Block Celebration (Queen and Lee Studios; ages 4+; free): sugar skull decorating, Lotería, face painting and colouring.
Vendors include Ruvaart Boutique, Messy Desserts, Tienda Movil, Kathe Illumination Candles and Panchos Bakery. These five bookable activities have separate ActiveNet registration links below; other celebration activities are listed for information. The two-page flyer and schedule are linked below. Sponsored by Steven Gary Properties Inc.
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