{"id":2236,"date":"2017-12-27T09:33:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T14:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2023-08-23T14:04:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T18:04:20","slug":"family-fun-over-the-winter-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/communities\/family-fun-over-the-winter-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Fun Over the Winter Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The best part about the winter holidays is getting to spend them with family. It&#8217;s one of those rare times during the year when everyone is off and available at the same time. While it&#8217;s truly a magical time of year, it can be slightly stressful as well. Coming up with different ways to entertain the whole family isn&#8217;t always easy. Thankfully, there&#8217;s a ton going on in and around our communities to keep you and your family busy and entertained while you&#8217;re off for the break. Here&#8217;s what to check out in Brampton, Whitby, and the GTA while your kids are off.\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Go skating in Brampton<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2238\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"download-1\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-1-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><em>Image via @downtownbrampton on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcbH0RbBkGY\/?taken-at=879275131\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gage Park, Downtown Brampton<\/li>\n<li>Sunday &#8211; Thursday from 10am-10pm, Friday + Saturday from 10am-11pm<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the beautiful display of lights, a cozy fire to warm up by, and tunes from the weekend DJ!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brampton.ca\/EN\/residents\/recreational-Activities\/Pages\/Outdoor-Skating.aspx\">More info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Visit the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2239\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-12.jpg\" alt=\"download\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-12.jpg 700w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-12-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via @visitpama on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bb2BhQPBIT4\/?taken-by=visitpama\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peel Art Gallery and Museum, Brampton<\/li>\n<li>December 27th-29th, January 2nd-5th<\/li>\n<li>This winter break join in PAMA&#8217;s family activities. Stop by to visit one of the exhibitions or take part in creating your own unique crafts!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pama.peelregion.ca\/en\/News\/index.aspx?newsId=13f9f292-7fb9-4f9f-8d70-1f4c20402d2a\">More info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Christmas at Casa Loma<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2240\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"download-2\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-2-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-2-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via @casalomatoronto on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcLXHgAlBX9\/?taken-by=casalomatoronto\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Casa Loma, Toronto<\/li>\n<li>December 18th &#8211; January 7th, 5pm-9pm nightly<\/li>\n<li>Take in the dazzling light display, explore the castle, and enjoy a magic show while you sip on hot cocoa and holiday treats!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/casaloma.ca\/casafeature2.html\">More info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Grab tickets to Disney on Ice<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2241\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"download-3\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-3-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-3-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-3-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via @disneyonice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bc5cBdkAOcU\/?taken-by=disneyonice\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rogers Centre, Toronto<\/li>\n<li>December 22nd &#8211; January 1st<\/li>\n<li>Join Minnie, Mickey, Donald and all your other favourites as they take to the ice to perform some of your favourite Disney songs and stories!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyonice.com\/ca\/en-ca\/reach-for-the-stars\">More info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>See the Wizard of Oz<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2242\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"download-4\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-4-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-4-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-4-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via @stannmyers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bc5rZP1D1t7\/?taken-at=338739646\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whitby Centennial Building, Whitby<\/li>\n<li>December 27th &#8211; 31st<\/li>\n<li>Grab tickets to enjoy this classic tale come to life on stage. A night of singing, dancing, and laughter is guaranteed a great way to spend time with the whole family.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diversifiedtheatre.com\">More info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Go snowshoeing in Durham Forest<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2243\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/durham-forest.jpg\" alt=\"durham-forest\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/durham-forest.jpg 700w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/durham-forest-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via @gramastasia on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOR109lFlXb\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Durham Forest, Uxbridge<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/communities\/where-to-go-snowshoeing-in-and-around-whitby\/\">Go snowshoeing<\/a> on one of these trails near Whitby, including Durham Forest. Trek along rolling hills along picturesque trails to get you outside and enjoying winter over the break.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trailpeak.com\/trail-Durham-Forest-near-Whitby-ON-11123\">More info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best part about the winter holidays is getting to spend them with family. It&#8217;s one of those rare times during the year when everyone is off and available at the same time. While it&#8217;s truly a magical time of year, it can be slightly stressful as well. 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