Around Toronto

We call the vibrant city of Toronto home and know there’s no shortage of fun things to do with kids around Toronto. Whether you’re looking for Kid Friendly Toronto Restaurants or ideas for Toronto Date Nights, we have plenty of suggestions. From popular Toronto attractions to off the beaten path experiences around Toronto, we love Exploring Places in the city with kids in tow (and without).

If you’re looking to spend a weekend in Toronto as a family, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best Toronto hotel with a pool and the best spots to enjoy some craft beer with a baby. Luckily for you, we have all the answers you may be looking for. So don’t be shy, feel free to explore our suggestions. Whether you’re looking for Dining or Theatre options, there’s something for everyone visiting Toronto!

Even during the pandemic there are safe ways to explore Toronto and stay entertained! Nudge Yashy on Instagram if you have more questions!

Aroma Espresso Bar #AromaKidz | Kid Friendly Restaurants

Around Toronto

Yashy

A couple years ago when we were filming our ZipCar segment we popped by Aroma Espresso Bar to grab a quick bite. That was my first

Eat To The Beat 2016 | Giveaway #EattotheBeat

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Yashy

One of my favourite food events is back and celebrating their 21st anniversary!! Eat to the Beat is presented by KitchenAid this year and is a fundraiser for

Matilda The Musical #MatildaTO

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Yashy

I remember borrowing books from our classroom library throughout my schooling years in Dubai and Roald Dahl’s books were always so popular. Over the years my parents bought

Getting Around Toronto with Kids

Around Toronto

Chris

Living in downtown Toronto with two small kids has presented some challenges, especially when it comes to escaping the downtown core of this sprawling region. Toronto’s

AquaMobile Swim School | Classes at Home

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Yashy

We’ve shared our dilemmas around extra-curricular activities recently and as you may recall, time is an important criteria when it comes to choosing the right

Toronto’s Kensington Market | Where to Eat and Drink

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Yashy

Kensington Market in downtown Toronto is one of the spots I always recommend tourists scope out and it has been years since I last shared

The ROM & Chihuly With Young Kids

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Yashy

We’ve been hearing nothing but amazing things about the Chihuly Exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and so one Sunday, the four of

Date Night | Bar Reyna

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Yashy

Ever since I heard about Bar Reyna, I had a feeling I’d love the spot. Where once wine bar Caren’s sat, now regally stands one of

ShakesBeer at Wychwood Barns

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Chris

My anniversary gift from Yashy this year involved an evening away from the kids to attend ShakesBeer at Wychwood Barns in Toronto. Given the fitting

Swaying to the Beatles with #BeatBugs | Giveaway

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Yashy

It’s my birthday week and we have a bunch of gifts lined up for you… sharing is caring, right? When friends and family ask me what

Yashy

Born in Sri Lanka raised in Dubai, Bahrain, Pakistan, U.S, Australia and England, I now find myself settled in Toronto. Passions include wine, dining out, cooking, cocktailing, travelling, hunting for random fun events in the city and now… exploring all things family related. With two kids under the age of 12 we continue to explore everything that fascinates us! Our goal is to encourage young families to maintain the pre baby life, post kids. Having dined out and traveled to over 200 cities in over 20 countries since the first baby was born in 2011, we encourage you to travel and enjoy the culinary offerings in your own city!

Chris

When Yashy launched Baby and Life (now known at Parenting to Go) while on Mat Leave in 2011, I never envisioned being able to maintain such an audacious, at times hectic, life outside of our Downtown Toronto haven. As Yashy and I have continued to explore new activities and culinary experiences inside and outside of Toronto, I knew I needed to begin telling our stories from the Dad’s perspective. Our hope is that you will find this site to be both informative and inspirational, and if you have kids, or plan to, and are concerned that life as you know it ends at parenthood, we are here to tell you why that simply isn’t true.