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nurtureThese are the dearest of our city’s baby and child stores - each one a wonderland of its own. Advice From a Caterpillar8 Price St416-960-2223advicefromacaterpillar.caHave you ever wanted to live in a store? The first time we visited Advice from a Caterpillar, we just wanted to move in. Beautiful design is evident everywhere from broad strokes to tiny details, Advice’s owners have created a jewel in Summerhill. We cher-ish our wee grey rhinocerous, splurged on an Album di Fami-glia capello and left (reluctantly) in full covet for the stunning Stella McCartney little girl frocks. Meet Little Paper reader Amanda at Advice from a Caterpillar.Ava’s Appletree870 Kingston Rd|416-515-0808

Baby on the Hip969 Queen St E | 786 College St416-465-4141 | 647-427-1484

Balafant Boutique1360 Bathurst St| 647-347-4588

BB Buggy10 Yorkville Ave | 416-963 8168 200 Bay St, #121 | 647-352-8268

Draw me a Sheep414 Dupont St | 416-519-7887

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416.564.2935Mon-Sat 10-6 | Sun 11-5

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Diaper-eez2309 Bloor St W416-762-5811www.diaper-eez.comSusan’s super-stocked Bloor West Village store is a cherished institution for new moms, dads and doting grandparents. Settle into a cozy nursing chair and let Diaper-eez’ welcoming and knowledgable staff show you the ropes (and the diapers, and the toys, and the diaper bags) or visit the team online at their newly relaunched website.

Ella & Elliot188 Strachan Ave | 416-850-7890

Fab Baby Gear286 Danforth Ave |416-883-2369

This Little Piggy1594 Queen St W | 416 564-2935www.thislittlepiggyshop.caThis little piggy went to park-dale... and opened a wee, charming storefront with plenty of space for the smalls to toddle and baby-wearers to gather and be welcomed. All things baby and even more mama are tucked into a tidy storefront at Queen St W and Sorauren. Owner Faye is on hand to offer no-nonsense advice and the real skinny on life pre and post-par-tum. Tons of local merchandise, impossible-to-find-elsewhere mothercare products and every-thing moms and dads need for their own personal nativity.

Lil’Niblets & Baby Sprouts1654 Ave Rd | 416-249-9881

Love Me Do Baby & Maternity50 Lynn Williams St | 647-347-7619

Moms to be…and More1642/52 Bayview Ave | 416-488-9907

Macklem’s2223 Dundas St W | 416-531-7188

Marlene’s Just Babies631 Dupont St | 416-534-4900

Spoiled Baby2 Davisville Ave | 416-484-0470

playThis is the heart of the wish list... toys and games. It’s a gift in itself to watch their faces as they walk in the door of any of these delight-ful independent stores. Kol Kid674 Queen St W416-681-0368www.kolkid.caLisa’s magical storefront on Queen West stretches back for aisles – it’s a perfect wonderland of toys, gifts, books, decor and clothing for young children. Every time we visit, we’re enchanted by whimsical rabbits, glowing toadstools, hand-crafted dresses and a workshop’s worth of carefully chosen games, crafts and toys

Kidding Awound91 Cumberland St | 416-926-8996

ROLO24 Bellair St | 416-920-0100

Hairy Tarantula354 Yonge St | 6979 Yonge St.416- 596-8002 | 416-430-1263

Scholar’s Choice1599 Bayview Ave | 416-485-8697

Silly Goose Kids2054 Danforth Ave| 647-341-4400

Treasure Island Toys581 Danforth Ave |416-778-4913

Toys Toys Toys1948 Queen St E | 416-690-8430

Toy Town1754 Avenue Rd | 416-783-8073

Little Dollhouse Company 612 Mt Pleasant | 416-489-7180

AGO Kids 317 Dundas St W |416-979-6648

Playful Minds657 St Clair Ave W | 416-651-4028

Little Peeps742 Queen St E | 416-406-5437

Scooter Girl Toys187 Roncesvalles Ave416 534 2211www.scootergirl.netLocated in the heart of Ronces-valles Village, Scooter Girl Toys offers the coolest toys for girls and boys of all ages, including games, puzzles, books & cd’s, BOGS, and so much more...free

gift wrapping year round! Their friendly staff can suggest the perfect gift for any child – local parents know that there isn’t a birthday party for miles around without something hand-picked and truly special inside Scooter Girl’s distinctive striped paper. Meet Little Paper readers Niki & Markus at Scooter Girl Toys.e

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Another Story Bookshop315 Roncesvalles | 416-462-1104

Type Books883 Queen St W | 416-366-8973 427 Spadina Rd | 416-487-8973

Book City348 Danforth Ave | 416-469-9997 1950 Queen St E | 416-698-1444 1430 Yonge St| 416-926-0749

Circus Books and Music866 Danforth Ave | 416-925-6116

Little Island Comics 742 Bathurst St | 416-901-7489

Ella Minnow1915 Queen St E |416 698-2665

Mabel’s Fables Bookstore662 Mt Pleasant | 416-322-0438

Rainbow Caterpillar 165 Lauder Ave | 647-975-8800

dressIt takes a real woman to rock a little black dress, tippy heels and a teeth-ing necklace. We all want to look super nice for the holidays and motherhood doubles the fun of finding the perfect partywear. Here

are our favourite destinations for local and lovely – for talls (that’s you*) and your smalls. Chateau de sable3453 Yonge St647-352-2088 www.chateaudusable.caChâteau de sable comes from Stéphanie Lemaire, the French designer’s spirit. She created a children’s clothing collection representing both childhood innocence and joy and named her brand perfectly as Château de sable. Visit Chateau de sable to see the new 2015 Fall & Winter Collection.

Ages & Stages 1526 Danforth Ave | 416-465-7777

B to B Maternity*1643 Bayview Ave | 647-352-8440

chAlk Kids Fashions2647 Yonge St | 647-349-7422

Lileo12 Trinity St Bldg 35, The Distillery District | 416-413-1410

Coal Miner’s Daughter*87 Roncesvalles | 587 Markham St | 744 Queen St W647.381.1439www.coalminersdaughter.caDon’t forget about yourself this year! At any of the Coal Miner’s Daughter three locations you will find clothes that can effortlessly carry you from Christmas-morn-ing-wrapping-paper-piles to a night on the town on New Year’s Eve. We covet the skinny sweats, the cozy blanket scarves, the banded silk shift and the jew-elry… oh, the jewelry.

Mini Mioche795 Queen St West | 6 Case Goods Lane647-348-5883 | 416-366-5858www.minimioche.coWe visit Alyssa’s crushingly lovely children’s clothing stores in the Distillery District and on West Queen West. Attention slow-fashion lovers – all Mini Mioche clothing is made locally in Toronto using super soft, organic and eco-friendly fabrics for chil-dren from newborn to 8 years. It’s such a gift to find beautiful clothes that make us feel good too!

For The Girls*313 Roncesvalles Ave647 350-2521www.forthegirls.bizPatricia and her staff know how to stuff a stocking! Her laid-back lingerie shop features great fit-ters, local and independent bras and panties and some seriously deluxe foundation wear. For the holidays, there’ll be tables brimming with small, good things as well as the stand out smalls we’ve come to expect for our girls.

The 100-Mile Child348 Danforth Ave | 416-254-0150

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Bumbleberry Kids1584 Queen St E | 416-691-5556

Devlish Angelz45 Ave Rd | 647-344-5400

Frock*97 Roncesvalles | 416 516 1333

Fresh Collective*692 Queen St W | 274 Augusta | 401 Roncesvalles416-594-1313 | 416-966-0123 | 647-352-7123

Higher Ground for Kids2511 Yonge St | 416-485-9228

Little Ones372 Eglinton Ave W | 416-483-5989

Planet Kid16 Roncesvalles | 416-537-9233

Snug348 Danforth Ave | 416-463-6133

Whistle Kids Boutique1693 Ave Rd | 416-785-2947

Zilioto*752 Danforth Ave | 2380 Bloor W 416-463-0632 | 416-604-1102

cookIt’s only as good as what you have to work with. All of these kitchen stores, master butchers, cheese makers and bakers will help make whatever you make even nicer.Cookery303 Roncesvalles Ave647-478-3873www.cookery-store.caWe love Alison’s new store in Roncesvalles Village – our favourite resource for inspiring kitchen essentials. From beautiful bakeware to stunning service pieces, Cookery has everyday cooking basics and elegant special occasion solutions at price points from stocking stuffer to heirloom. And there are cooking classes too! It’s a treat just to visit.

Nella Cucina876 Bathurst St | 416.922.9055

The Art of Cheese925 Kingston Rd | 416-850-7639

Fresh From the Farm350 Donlands Ave | 416-422-FARM (3276)

IQ Living542 Danforth Ave | 416-466-2727

Taph Phong Trading Co.360 Spadina Ave | 416.977.6364

Meat on the Beach1860 Queen St E | 416-690-1228

Olliffe Butcher Shop1097a Yonge St | 416-928 0928 1378 Queen St E | 416-778 6328

Leslieville Cheese Market891 Queen St E | 416 465-7143 381 Donlands Ave | 416 422-2227

The Cheese Boutique45 Ripley Ave | 416-762-6292

Cheese Magic182 Baldwin St | 416-593-9531

Thin Blue Line Cheese93B Roncesvalles | 416-840-6966

Custodios121 Roncesvalles Ave647 350 6328custodiosmeatsandeats.comJason’s butcher shop is where we spend Saturday mornings – he’s always around to give advice, cut us a special order, point out the perfect roast or source us our bird. We love buy-ing locally-sourced meat, poultry and game and the hand-made salads, side dishes, sauces and oven-ready meals are beautiful but it’s Jason’s service and skill that keeps us bringing home the bacon! Don’t forget to order your turkey!

The Meat Dept.207 Danforth Ave | 416-320-8790

Roast786 St. Clair Ave W | 416-657-6278

Sanagan’s Meat Locker176 Baldwin St | 416-593-9747

Cote de Boeuf130 Ossington | 416-532-2333

stuffThe best source for those small, good things that would fit neatly into a very large sock - just in case any-one you know is hoping to find some small good things in a sock this year.Mary Macleod’s Shortbread639 Queen St E / 416-461-4576Mary Macleod has been baking her unforgettably delicious short-bread cookies for over 30 years! Handmade, all-butter shortbread makes a special gift or treat for friends, family, clients, teachers, and all those special people that deserve a little something. Mary delivers sweetness anywhere. Find her products at select gourmet shops and fine retailers across Canada, online or visit the bakeshop at 639 Queen St E in Toronto’s historic Riverside. Meet Little Paper readers, Stella & Ralph at Mary’s.

El Pipil 267 Danforth Ave | 416-465-9625

Empire by Bullet724 1/2 Queen Street East | 416 603 0009

LEN Democratic Purveyors of Fine Art & Beautiful Things698 Coxwell Ave | 647-894-3753

Labour of Love242 Carlton St | 416-923-8988

Write Impressions1515 Bayview Ave | 416-322-5834

MOSS Home & Garden544 Danforth Ave | 416-462-9898

Soma Chocolate Shop32 Tank House Ln | 416- 815-7662 443 Kings St. W | 416-599-7662

The Little Party Shoppe2566 Yonge St | 416-487-7855

Up to You 1483 Queen St E | 416-778-6487

The Mercantile297 Roncesvalles Ave416 531-7563www.themercantile.caA specialty food and treat shop, The Mercantile is chock-a-block with unique and delicious foods. Upon entry you feel inspired, in-dulged, and nurtured. Over the years the items they carry have evolved to include products that customers have recommended, as well as products that are cre-ated by people they have come to know personally. They create fabulous gift baskets customized to the recipient’s taste and your budget. A simple phone call, a short discussion and the perfect gift basket will be created and delivered to your lucky recipient. Foodie central!

The Paper Place887 Queen St W | 416-703-0089

Sweet Thrills297 Roncesvalles Ave416 531-7563www.themercantile.caSweet Thrills is a family owned and operated business and a landmark in the Roncy community. A truly kid-friendly store, offering everything from confections arriving bi-weekly from Britain, to games, toys, novelty gifts, unique collectibles, and of course candy. A great

place for Santa to shop for stocking stuffers and pres-ents! Their assortment of board games is carefully selected and diverse. We love Sweet Thrills.

Uncle John’s Candy Shack635 Mount Pleasant | 416-789-1133

Scout405 Roncesvalles | 416-546-6922

Likely General389 Roncesvalles | 647 351-4590

Good Egg267 Augusta Ave | 416 593-4663

craftIt’s the perfect time for a little DIY – here’s where to get the stuff that dreams are made of (and big, fun messes too!)DeSerres 124 Eglinton Ave W | 416-485-0331 2056 Danforth Ave| 416-422-2443130 Spadina Ave | 416-703-4748

The Purple Purl1162 Queen St E | 416-463-1162

Gwartzman’s Art Supplies448 Spadina Ave | 416-922-5429

The Beadery446 Queen St W | 416-703-4668

Articulations2928 Dundas St W | 416-901-7464

Above Ground Art74 McCaul St | 416-591-1601

Curry’s Art Supplies1153 Queen St W | 416-536-7878

Midoco1964 Queen St E | 416-691-5676 555 Bloor St W| 416-588-7718

The Knit Café55 Roncesvalles | 416-533-5648

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British Chocolates

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eemoveGet your skates on baby! Or slide a shiny new set of wheels under the tree. It’s the perfect time of year for a set of cross country skis but tricycle can make the circuit of the kitchen table in any weather.

Sport Swap1541 Bayview | 416-481-7927

Board Sports2010 Yonge St | 416-485-9463

Hogtown Snowboard Shop401 King St W | 416-598-4192

Hammer Skateboards2225 Queen St E | 416-698-0005

Cycle Solutions615 Kingston Rd |416-691-0019

Broom Wagon Cyclery701 Danforth Ave | 647-352-6200

GEARS Bike Shop109 Vanderhoof |647-729-2500

Duke’s Cycle625 Queen St W |416-504-6138

Sign of the Skier2794 Yonge St | 416-488-2118

Cycle Mania281 Danforth Ave | 416-466-0330

Sanction Skate & Snow2978 Dundas St W | 647-342-1326

eat There’s no need to spend every night in the kitchen channeling jamie and nige-lla. Go out, nosh, enjoy, let somebody else wash the dishes at one of these kid-approved, family-welcoming restos.

Lobster Monster3249 Yonge St 416.488.8755www.lobstermonster.caFamily-owned and operated, Steve and Marianne invite families to feel at home and enjoy house made delights. They specialize in old-fashioned steam boiled lobsters in sea salt water. Try lobster tacos, lobster mac & cheese, lobster grilled cheese along with other dishes that will keep non-lobster eaters happy – burgers, chicken, linguine, spaghetti & meatballs. You can eat at the Monster or take it all home.

Green Eggplant1968 Queen St E | 416-913-3361

L’il Baci892 Queen St E | 416-465-4888

Barque299 Roncesvalles | 416-532-7700

Terroni57 Adelaide St E | 416-925-4020 720 Queen St W | 416-504-1992 1095 Yonge St | 416-925-4020

Uncle Betty’s Diner2590 Yonge St | 416-483-2590

Cafe Fiorentina236 Danforth Ave | 416-855-4240

The Ace213A Roncesvalles | 416-792-7729

Kings Café192 Augusta Ave | 416-591-1340

Wallflower1665 Dundas St W | 647-352-5605

The Wren1382 Danforth Ave | 647-748-1382

La Cubana392 Roncesvalles | 416-538-7500

Aprile Bambina Cucina1054 Gerrard St E | 647-352-6969

Hey Meatball!912 Queen St E | 647-340-6439 719 College St | 416-546-1483

Thobors Boulangerie Patisseri627 Mount Pleasant Road | 416.544.1733

Millwood Melt Grilled Cheesery902 Millwood Rd | 647-885-7048

Sea Witch Fish & Chips636 St Clair Ave W | 647 349-4824

Brickyard Grounds Café1289 Gerrard St E | 416-465-4444

Melanie’s Bistro1870 Danforth Ave | 416-422-1870

Sunny Morning1392 Yonge St | 416-422-1870

Soup n’ Such Café2285 Dundas St W | 416-916-4131

Green Eggplant1968 Queen St E | 416-913-3361

Black Camel Café4 Crescent Road | 416-929-7518

Joy Bistro884 Queen St E | 416-465-8855

chillTake a moment. Sip a latté, have some tea, read our list and then make your own. Sometimes all it takes to have a nice day is a little choclatine. These are our favourite stroller stop coffee shops and sweet treat desiti-nations...Lucky Penny189 Shaw St

The Common1071 College St | 1028 Bloor St W

The Tempered Room1374 Queen St W

Smock Café287 Roncesvalles Ave

Nadège780 Queen St W

Wind Up Bird Café382 College St

RedFish BlueFish73 Harbord St

Rooster Coffee House343 King St E | 479 Broadview Ave

Te-Aro|Pilot Roasters983 Queen St E

Goat Coffee Co.893 Pape Ave

Play Creative Café1517 Bayview Ave

Bobette & Belle1121 Queen St E | 3347 Yonge St

Lazy Daisy Café1515 Gerrard St E

Lady Marmalade898 Queen St E

The Grapefruit Moon968 Bathurst St

Zane Patisserie Boulangerie1852 East Queen St

Café Belong550 Bayview Ave

Moo Milk Bar1918 Queen St E

Ed’s Real Scoop920 Queen St E | 2224 Queen St E | 189 Roncesvalles Ave416-406-2525 | 416 699-6100 | 416-531-3113You can keep your mince tarts baby – we’re all casting our votes for holiday ice cream from Ed’s Real Scoop. Ed himself is often on hand and when he’s not, he’s dreaming up flavours for his handcrafted, small batch homemade ice cream and gelato. So... what’ll it be? Gingerbread, candy cane, egg nog or maybe a little Bailey’s? Take home pints are on sale this month so pick your passion and kick the fruitcake to the curb this Christmas.

Wanda’s Pie in the Sky287 Augusta Ave | 416-236-0018

Mad Dog Café817 Gerrard St E | 416-778-0303

Beaches Bake Shop & Café900 Kingston Rd | 416-686-2391

Mocha Mocha Café489 Danforth Ave | 416-778-7896

Hansen’s Danish Pastry Shop1017 Pape Ave / 416-425-8877

Wagamama Pastries & Café766 King Street W / 416-603-0369

Bakerbots205 Delaware Ave | 416-901-3500

Prairie Girl Bakery18 King St E | 416-504-2253

Sud Forno716 Queen St W | 416-504-7667

Tori’s Bakeshop2188 Queen St E | 647-350-6500

Desmond & Beatrice Bakeshop750 Queen St E | 647-352-2257

Le Gourmand152 Spadina Ave | 416-866-2127

Crema Coffee Co.508 Danforth Ave | 416 901-3131

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Most tree farms are open by 1 December, closing dates vary so it’s always a good idea to call and confirm details before you go.Adams Tree Farm519-925-2445, Shelburnewww.adamstreefarms.caDaily: 9am-5pmFree hayrides, hot drinks and tree baling.

Blackberry Bog Christmas Tree Farm519-843-5915, FergusOpen wknds

Benjamin Tree Farm519-699-5000, Waterloowww. benjamintreefarm.comDaily: 9am-8pmShaking, bailing, free hot cider and cookies.

CC Farms Christmas Trees519-822-1151, Guelph Wknds: 10am-5pm

Chickadee Christmas Trees519-654-2029, Cambridge/Guelphwww.chickadeechristmastrees.ca Until 22 Dec: Fri: 1-8pm, Sat/Sun: 10am-5pm Kids fun area, nature trails, gift shop, free cider & candy canes.

Clembrook Christmas Farm905-878-6576, Miltonwww.clembrookchristmasfarm.comSat/Sun: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri: 12-7pmHarvest-your-own or pre-cut. Christmas gift barn, hot drinks, Santa on wknds until 14 Dec (11am-3pm), wagon rides and bonfires (weather permitting).

Drysdale Tree Farms 705-424-9719, Egbert www.drysdales.ca Daily: 10am-4pmChristmas festivities on wknds, Mr and Mrs Claus, horse drawn wagon rides, entertainment, face painters.

Davis ChristmasTree Farm905-648-1776, JerseyvilleOpen dailyShaking, baling, handmade wreaths, wagon rides on wknds, hot drinks.

Fitzgerald Family Tree Farm519-620-9221, Cambridgehttp://home.golden.net/~johnsoniaHayrides & concession stand.Wknds: 8am-4:30pm , Wed, Thu, Fri: 4-9pm

Forestell’s Christmas Trees519-824-1059, Cambridge Pioneer farm setting. Open wknds

Hawkins Tree Farm705-325-0277, Orillia Open wknds

Laura’s Trees705-466-5790, Lisle Pesticide free trees. Open daily

Magic Hill Farm905-888-1738, Stouffvillewww.hortontreefarms.comSat/Sun: 9am-4:30pmWagon rides, bonfire, children’s play areas, refresh-ments available at the Munch House.

Mark’s Christmas Trees 905-659-7046, MillgroveWagon rides, hot cider, candy canes, baling. Open daily in season.

Middleton’s Tree Farm905-473-3648, StouffvilleSat/Sun: dawn to dusk, by appointment wkdysQuiet family-operated farm.

Prestonvale TreeFarms1-800-311-6964, Courticewww.prestonvaletreefarms.comDaily: 9am-5pmFree shaking, baling, rest area.

Rinas ChristmasTrees519-621-1438, Rocktonwww.rinaschristmastrees.caDaily until 24 Dec:: 9am-4:30pmWarm up shelter, hayrides on wknds.

Sobczak Tree Farm905-725-3090, Whitby-AjaxOpen daily

Taylor Tree Farm905-640-1325, StouffvilleSat/Sun until 21 Dec: 9am-5pmTractor rides, bonfire, free tree drilling, shaking and baling.

Tufford’s Trees905-640-2548, StouffvilleCall for dates, hoursFree hot chocolate and cider on weekends, open fire, tobogganing hill (weather permitting).

Vivian Plantation905-473-3537, Stouffvillewww.vivianplantation.comMon-Fri: 12-5pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-5pmHayrides, warm drinks, roast marshmallows by the bonfire.

Wintersinger’sTree Farm519-855-6163, Hillsburghwww.wintersingers.com Daily until 22 Dec: 9am-5pm Shaking, baling, free hayrides, refreshments available.

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Giving Back A wonderful tradition to begin with your children...Who’s on your list? The hard to buy for Grandpa; your child’s kindergarten teacher; your favourite Aunt, your daughter’s best friend…? Get your kids in on the action and pick a few special gifts that give back this season. We’ve created a list designed to pair kids with the causes they are passionate about, so they can feel extra special proud giv-ing Grandma a card which says she’s helped bring sports into under-funded areas or Uncle Jim a certificate which says he is the proud parent of a whale. We’ve created a wide ranging list of local, national and global charities to choose from - take a moment and check it out online at... www.littlepaper.com

Gifts aren’t the only thing that need wrapping this holiday. While many of us will be busy wrapping up gifts this

holiday season, 1 in 5 mums will be struggling to keep their babies’ bottoms wrapped in clean diapers.

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e29 DecemberHOGMANAY!Mackenzie House82 Bond St416-392-69157-9pm; $22.50, registration requiredEnjoy an evening of Scottish music and tastings of holiday foods at this traditional celebration of the New Year. The decorated house will be illuminated by gas and candlelight. Entertaining musicians Gin Lane will perform traditional acoustic music.

29, 30 DecemberTO THE NEW YEAR! A GIBSON HOUSE HOGMANAY DINNERGibson House, 5172 Yonge St416-395-7432www.toronto.ca/gibsonhouse6:30pm; $55, registration requiredGather at historic Gibson House for a special evening inspired by Hogmanay, a traditional Scot-tish celebration. Share a scrumptious dinner and be lulled by the fire and moved by the music. Take an imagined journey through story and drama to a New Year’s Eve of another time. As the evening closes, welcome the First Footer and celebrate last year’s passing and bring luck and best wishes to Gibson House Museum for the New Year ahead.

31 DecemberCITYTV’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASHNathan Phillips Square100 Queen St E416-519-7400x8380www.citytv.com8-12:15pm; FreeCityTv’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration at Nathan Phillips Square. Celebrate in style with an open-air concert featuring some of Canada’s hottest musical talent. Hosted by CityTv’s personalities and skate on the ice rink surrounded by holiday lights.

ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY COUNTDOWNToronto ZooHwy 401 & Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough416-392-5900www.torontozoo.com5-8pm; $23/adult, $14/3-12yrs, Free/2yrs- advance ticket purchase recommendedRing in 2015 with some new animal friends.Don’t miss great entertainment including The Decades and Majinx Magic Show. Plus you will encounter some special wild animal visitors.Kids’ Countdown at 8pm.

NEW YEAR’S EVE HOOPLA (5-14YRS)Mountsberg Conservation Area905-854-2276www.conservationhalton.on.ca6-9pm, reservation required; $24/adults, $15/childrenSay goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015. Plenty of fun activities, goodies to eat, wagon rides, night hikes and a puppet show. This family friendly event starts the big countdown at 9pm so adults can get their kids home and into bed on time.

ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE SKATING PARTYHarbourfront Centre235 Queens Quay Wwww.harbourfrontcentre.com8pm-12am; FreeSkate by the lake on New Year’s Eve! Bring in 2015 at Harbourfront Centre’s Annual New Year’s Eve Skating Party. Celebrate the last night of the year with tunes, new and old, at a family-friendly bash in the heart of the city.

NEW YEAR’S AT NOONFort York Library, 190 Fort York Blvdwww.torontopubliclibrary.ca11:30am-12pm; Can’t stay up till midnight to celebrate the begin-ning of the New Year? Celebrate at noon instead! Party like it’s 2015...

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