Free Museum and Toronto Attractions Pass

I was a bit late opening an email and so I missed this free weekend activities for my family. Families are encouraged to explore the best of Toronto's arts and cultural treasures for free. With a valid adult Toronto Public Library card, you can borrow a MAP (Museum and Arts Pass) for your family at any Toronto Public Library branch. Each week, new passes are distributed on Saturday mornings. When I asked the library if they still have available Museum and Arts Passes, they said that only 3 passes are available but all the interesting ones are already taken. The librarian told me that people line up even before the library opens on Saturdays to get their desired pass. I guess I have to line up next Saturday to avail free entrance to the following attractions: Bata Shoe Museum, Gardiner Museum, Black Creek Pioneer Village, CASA LOMA, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Center, Toronto Zoo, and other Toronto's Historic Museums.

Here's the list of upcoming programs in some of the venues:

Casa Loma Presents: Knights in Armour
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hear a story about knights. Then get a hands-on lesson in medieval armour and weaponry. For kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. This event is part of the Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program.

Bata Shoe Museum Presents: All About Shoes
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hear a story about shoes, then take a look at shoes from around the world. For kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. This event is part of the Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program.

Gardiner Museum Presents: Clay Animals
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hear a story about animals, then make one out of clay. For kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. This event is part of the Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program.

Black Creek Pioneer Village Presents: From Sheep to Shawl!
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Black Creek Pioneer Village staff show you how to tease and spin wool. Take home your own woollen bracelet. For kids 6-10. To register, 416-395-5980. This event is part of the Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program.

I hope to be posting one of the weekends here.