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!

Fashion Friday | City Kids

Around Toronto

Yashy

This weekend is another fun one for us. Tonight Little Monkey and I spend a night at the Toronto Aquarium and tomorrow is Nuit Blanche!

Where to Eat and Play Near the SickKids Hospital

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Chris

Updated April 3, 2022 Over the years, Yashy and I have gotten to know Downtown Toronto pretty well. Within its numerous districts, we are always

Your Venue Wants to Host My Kid’s Party? No Thanks

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Yashy

As we start planning Little Monkey and Baby Boy’s birthday party I’ve got party planning 101 on my brain. Over the last couple of years

Fashion Friday | Colouring Away

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Yashy

One of Little Monkey’s favourite activities involves colouring away, for hours at a time. I finally understand why restaurants offer crayons and pencils for kids!

Taking Young Kids to a Blue Jays Game

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Chris

I was 8 years old when George Bell caught the ball that clinched the American League East championship for the 1985 Toronto Blue Jays. In

Toronto Oktoberfest With Kids

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Yashy

This weekend we checked out the Toronto Oktoberfest for the very first time and are happy to report that the event delivered what they promised!

Cafe 688 | Kid Friendly Restaurants

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Yashy

We’re carnivores but once a year I try to checkout one of the many vegetarian restaurants in Toronto. Why? Simply because my mom is a

Fashion Friday |TIFF’s Festival Street

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Yashy

Toronto is a buzz with all the TIFF activities and while we used to be heavily involved in the frenzy of it all, we now

Things to do on Toronto’s Centre Island

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Yashy

A couple weekends ago we were invited by the Chelsea Hotel to explore Toronto’s Centre Island. Just a short ferry ride from downtown, Centre Island

Dining out with Loud Kids

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Yashy

Baby Boy is two months shy of his terrible twos and while he’s mastering the art of speaking… it seems like he’s yelling everything out.

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.