Toronto Special Events - WinterCity's Cool Kids Series is the perfect excuse for Torontonians to bundle up their kids and celebrate winter in the city. The series entertains the little ones at Yonge-Dundas and Mel Lastman Squares with live stage show performances featuring some of the most amazing and popular kid-approved superstar entertainers. The incredible guest list includes The Kratt Brothers, Strawberry Shortcake(TM) and her friends, Babar(TM) and the lovable residents of Sesame Street©. The Cool Kids Series is free and runs each Saturday and Sunday between January 30 and February 8.

The Cool Kids Series at Yonge-Dundas Square, presented by Scotiabank, launches with Creature Trail Adventures with The Kratt Brothers. Brothers Chris and Martin Kratt have traveled the world searching out some of the planet's most unusual wildlife on their wildly popular award-winning shows Kratts' Creatures, Zoboomafoo and Kratt Bros. Be the Creature. The Kratt Brothers are visiting Toronto to teach young families to care about our planet and the creatures that they share it with. Everyone's favourite leaping lemur, Zoboo from Zoboomafoo, will make a special guest appearance to say hello. The call of the wild will kick off the afternoon with The Toronto Zoo's Amazing Animal Show. Audiences can check out the excitement as Zoo staff interacts with the furry and feathery Zoo residents and have all their animal questions answered. Creature Trail Adventures with The Kratt Brothers and The Toronto Zoo's Amazing Animal Show will take place on Sunday, February 1 with shows starting at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Yonge-Dundas Square.

Excitement continues at Yonge-Dundas Square with the 35th anniversary of the ground-breaking television show, Sesame Street ©. Launched in 1969, Sesame Street is the award-winning educational program beloved by children, trusted by parents, and honoured with 91 Emmy Awards - more than any single television show in history. WinterCity launches a very special anniversary celebration with Sesame Street © Sing Along. The crowds can to sing along with Bob McGrath, Elmo, and Grover, residents of the most-famous neighbourhood in the world. Opening act, Kidz Kidding, will get the kids hopping with their fun and interactive musical performance. Sesame Street © Sing Along takes place on Sunday, February 8 with shows starting at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Yonge-Dundas Square.

The fun doesn't end there. Enbridge Gas Distribution is sponsoring two outstanding shows at Mel Lastman Square. The star of worldwide bestselling books and award-winning TV series, Babar(TM) comes to WinterCity with the Museum of Art Show. In his adventure, Babar tells the story of how he and his wife Celeste turned an old train station into an art museum and helped their curious children appreciate paintings of all kinds. After the show, the kids in the audiences are invited to create life-long memories by meeting with Babar(TM) at the stage. The Doug Barr Children Show will get the kids singing and dancing before Babar takes the stage. Babar's(TM) Museum of Art takes place on Saturday, January 31 with shows starting at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Mel Lastman Square. Enbridge Gas Distribution will also be offering a lunchtime BBQ where hungry audience members can enjoy free hotdogs between noon and 2 p.m.

Mel Lastman Square turns into Strawberryland, the home of a spunky little redhead girl named Strawberry Shortcake(TM). This lovable youngster makes a berry special trip to WinterCity with her friends Ginger Snap(TM), the best cookie chef in the world, and Orange Blossom(TM), who has a green thumb in the orange grove. Audiences can help to create an enchanting patchwork of song, dance and laughter. Strawberry Shortcake(TM) will make new friends on her trip to Toronto with a special meet and greet at the stage after her shows. Musical act Markus will start the show with a selection of songs to help celebrate friendship. Strawberry Shortcake(TM) & Friends take the stage on Saturday, February 7 with shows starting at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Mel Lastman Square.

Dare to forget the weather at the party hosted by the world's coolest winter city. Toronto's newest winter festival, WinterCity, built on the foundation of the long-running WinterFest, creates a new tradition of winter revellry. Running from January 30 - February 12, 2004, this 14-day celebration gives center stage to the city's renowned culture, creativity and cuisine. With stellar free indoor and outdoor programming, the hugely popular prix fixe restaurant promotion Winterlicious presented by American Express plus tons of winter programming and discounts at Toronto's attractions, WinterCity provides the perfect opportunity to sample the lush culture and intriguing diversity Toronto has to offer.

For more information on WinterCity and other events produced by Toronto Special Events, call Access Toronto at 416-338-0338 or visit http://www.toronto.ca/special_events
 

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