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Family programming at the NAC

The performing arts can be powerful and transformative for young people, and it's our hope that the experiences we offer will inspire young minds and open new worlds.

Dec 1 - 4

2022
In-person

In-person NAC Dance Les Grands Ballets Canadiens The Nutcracker Southam Hall Dec 1 - 4, 2022 Family Dance Ballet Holidays
Tickets
Dec 6 10 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Dec 6, 2022 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Dec 10 - 11

2022
In-person

In-person NAC French Theatre Archipel Puppet theatre Azrieli Studio Ages 3-8 Français Dec 10 - 11, 2022 Francophone Family Theatre Children
Tickets Offers available
Dec 11 12 PM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person NAC Orchestra FanFair 2022 Canal Lobby Stage Bilingual Dec 11, 2022 - 12 PM EDT Family Music Classical Holidays
Free
Dec 13 10 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Dec 13, 2022 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Dec 20 10 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Dec 20, 2022 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Jan 10 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Jan 10, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Jan 15

2023
In-person

In-person Mozart’s Flights of Fancy Kinderconcert Series Azrieli Studio Ages 3-8 Bilingual Jan 15, 2023 Family Music Classical Chamber
Tickets Offers available
Jan 17 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Jan 17, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Jan 21 3:30 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Rhythm and Soul, Latin Style Family Adventures with the NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Bilingual Jan 21, 2023 - 3:30 PM EDT Family Music Classical World
Tickets Offers available
Jan 24 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Jan 24, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Jan 31 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Jan 31, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Feb 2 - 4

2023
In-person

In-person NAC Dance The National Ballet of Canada Romeo and Juliet Southam Hall Feb 2 - 4, 2023 Family Dance Ballet
Tickets Offers available
Feb 7 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Feb 7, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Feb 12

2023
In-person

In-person Celebrate Africa! Kinderconcert Series Azrieli Studio Ages 3-8 Bilingual Feb 12, 2023 Family Music Roots Global
Tickets Offers available
Feb 14 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Feb 14, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Feb 18 - 19

2023
In-person

In-person Arts Alive Alice Factory (in English) A festive cinematic concert Azrieli Studio Ages 5-12 English Feb 18 - 19, 2023 Family Music Theatre Youth
Tickets Offers available
Feb 18 - 19

2023
In-person

In-person Alice Bricolé (in French) A festive cinematic concert Azrieli Studio Ages 5-12 Français Feb 18 - 19, 2023 Francophone Family Theatre Youth
Tickets Offers available
Feb 21 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Feb 21, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Feb 23 - 25

2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Reggae Roots NACO Pops Series Southam Hall Feb 23 - 25, 2023 Family Music Classical Pops
Tickets Offers available
Feb 28 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Feb 28, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Mar 7 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Mar 7, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Mar 14 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Mar 14, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Mar 21 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Mar 21, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Mar 28 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Mar 28, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Apr 4 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Apr 4, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Apr 11 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Apr 11, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Apr 18 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Apr 18, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Apr 22 - 23

2023
In-person

In-person NAC French Theatre Les mots secrets Playful and poetic theatre Azrieli Studio Ages 7-12 Français Apr 22 - 23, 2023 Francophone Family Theatre Youth
Tickets Offers available
Apr 25 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Apr 25, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Apr 29 3:30 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person Let’s Dance Family Adventures with the NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Bilingual Apr 29, 2023 - 3:30 PM EDT Family Music Classical Pop
Tickets Offers available
May 2 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English May 2, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
May 9 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English May 9, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
May 16 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English May 16, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
May 23

2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English May 23, 2023 Family Workshops Children
Free
May 28

2023
In-person

In-person Latin American Music with Colores Andinos Kinderconcert Series Azrieli Studio Ages 3-5 Bilingual May 28, 2023 Family Music Roots Global
Tickets Offers available
May 30 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English May 30, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Jun 3 - 4

2023
In-person

In-person NAC French Theatre Au jardin des Potiniers Tabletop theatre Azrieli Studio Ages 6-12 Bilingual Jun 3 - 4, 2023 Family Theatre Youth Children
Tickets Offers available
Jun 6 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Jun 6, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Jun 13 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Jun 13, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free
Jun 20 10 AM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person Public Spaces Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place English Jun 20, 2023 - 10 AM EDT Family Workshops Children
Free

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