Outdoor fun & games

23 Fun (and Affordable!) Things to do This Weekend

Our list of fun and inexpensive activities you can do with the kids

Fun Old-fashioned Games and Rules

Remember the games you used to play? Lace up the kids' sneakers and get outside — because the best games don't come from a store!

Quiz: Summer Safety

Ready for sizzling summer fun? Stock up on staples like sunscreen, bubbles and popsicles. Then brush up on summer safety awareness with our quiz

10 Ways with Fruit

These yummy (and healthy!) recipes are full of in-season produce that the kids will love

Hot Summer Toys

Get outside with some of the season's best toys

High & Low: Bicycles

Looking for a new set of wheels for your child? From tricycles for tots to big-kid bikes, check out our picks

Today's Parent's Ode to the Olympics

Bring the spirit of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics (February 12 to February 28) into your home with these fun activities, games, recipes and crafts you can do with your brood. Plus, follow our bloggers to the Games and share their amazing experiences

Backyard Olympics

Beat the February blahs with your own winter games

Visiting Quebec's Carnaval

How one mom learned to stop shivering and embrace her inner ice queen

25 Places to View Fall Colour

Where to see fall colours across Canada

The Kid's Bucket List

Things every child should have the chance to do before he grows up

Green Thumb in Training

Pint-sized container gardens offer little gardeners big-time fun

How Playful is Your City?

Today's Parent took a look at the recreational opportunities available in major cities across Canada. Here’s what we found

Community Park Space

Three-time Olympic medallist, parent and childhood fitness advocate Silken Laumann makes the case for community parks

Parks of the Future

A look at how two cities are finding the way to more and richer play experiences

Playdate Guide

From where to go to what to do our playdate guide has all the do's and don'ts for your next playtime adventure

Outward Bound: Fun Fall Activities

Put the chores on hold, gather the family and indulge in one of these nature adventures

Your Late Summer Must-Do List

Making the most of our sunniest season

Nature's Call

Why children need to be where the wild things are

Summer Moments

Three classic outdoor activities that stand the test of time

Simply Fun

The importance of play

Safeguard Your Backyard

Make the most of your outdoor living space with these kid-friendly safety tips

Jump for Joy

Skipping games boost kids' aerobic strength, flexibility, coordination and concentration

Backyard Science for Babies and Toddlers

Open your child's eyes to the small wonders of the world

Water World

Everyday ways for your little one to experience water

Ice Time

Lace up your skates and glide through winter as a family

Days To Remember

A calendar of ways to make February the most memorable month

Sun Safety Quiz

Get tips on how to protect your family from the sun's harmful rays

Six Times Tag: Different Ways to Play Tag

Don't have a ball? Don't need one! Remember, "Tag, you're it!"? Here are six new variations on an old favourite

Have a Ball

Your kids will love these fun and simple ball games