Outdoor activities

Drinking the Kool-Aid at Disney

Drinking the Kool-Aid at Disney

Deputy editor Leah Rumack takes her family to Disney for the first time—and it doesn't suck!

Leah Rumack

7 energizing recipes

7 energizing recipes

It may sometimes seem like they have energy to spare, but active kids still need well-balanced meals before heading to practice. These quick, energizing recipes will set them (and you) up for peak performance.

Today's Parent

23 thrilling Halloween events across Canada

23 thrilling Halloween events across Canada

Take your brave bunch to some eerie Halloween events, or opt for kid-friendly seasonal fun. Your little ghosts and goblins will have a ghoulishly good time.

Emily Sadler

25 places to view fall colours

25 places to view fall colours

We list some of the best places to view fall colours across the country.

Ashlee Campbell

11 Reader-Approved Rainy Day Activities

11 Reader-Approved Rainy Day Activities

Enjoy these creative, reader-approved activities to keep your kids busy on rainy days.

Today's Parent staff

How to keep hockey equipment fresh

How to keep hockey equipment fresh

Keep kids' hockey equipment stink-free with these four easy steps.

Today's Parent

Labour Day weekend: What to do from coast to coast

Labour Day weekend: What to do from coast to coast

Make the most of the Labour Day weekend with these fun activities in our favourite Canadian cities.

Jody Robbins

16 best beaches across Canada

16 best beaches across Canada

Pack a picnic and sand-proof your diaper bag, because we’ve rounded up the best beaches in Canada.

Melissa Carter

How to teach kids to play hopscotch

How to teach kids to play hopscotch

Hopscotch: Teach your kids to play this playground classic in five simple steps.

Laura Grande

Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

Looking to banish boredom this summer? We’ve got you covered with these great outdoor Canadian playgrounds.

Amy Valm

Help! My kids need a break from summer vacation

Help! My kids need a break from summer vacation

There is such a thing as being too busy. One mom discovers the downside of over-scheduling her kids during summer vacation.

Jennifer Pinarski

Earth play: Finding fun (and getting muddy) in nature

Earth play: Finding fun (and getting muddy) in nature

Looking for new play ideas? Try earth play! Building an outdoor kitchen is a great way to nurture independence and encourage imaginative play.

Brenda Simon

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Jumping around? Entertainment Tonight Canada hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey explain their views on buying their families a backyard trampoline.

Rick Campanelli

9 portable summer picnic recipes

9 portable summer picnic recipes

Here’s what we’re packing in our picnics this summer – 9 of the best (and super easy) picnic recipes ever.

Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh

Using free play to keep kids focused

Using free play to keep kids focused

A school in Finland benefits from shorter learner periods broken up with ample time for free play.

Jennifer Pinarski

Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Senior editor Haley Overland and her family take this popular winter getaway for a summery spin.

Haley Overland

Summer education: Learning through experience

Summer education: Learning through experience

There’s more to life than academics, and summer gives kids some breathing space to learn other important skills.

Tracy Chappell

Best outdoor toys and games for kids

Best outdoor toys and games for kids

These backyard toys and games for kids help families make the most out of warm weather playtime.

Sasha Emmons

Forget a '70s summer: Give your kids a time to remember

Forget a '70s summer: Give your kids a time to remember

This summer, let kids be kids and allow them to have time for unstructured play.

Emma Waverman

Amusement parks: A survival guide for parents

Amusement parks: A survival guide for parents

Check out these eight great tips for a successful day at an amusement park with the kids.

Tracy Chappell