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The Exploring Family.
Our site is all about building community in our local area of Peel Region and Halton Region, by sharing local activities, events and businesses in Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga and Georgetown.
We review local parks, attractions, and businesses to provide our audience with a list of local-family friendly activities, locations, events, and products that we recommend in our local regions of Peel and Halton.
Best Christmas Movies for Toddlers and Preschoolers – Perfect for Young Families
There is nothing better than cuddling up on a cold winter night and watching a... Read More
Ultimate list of Toys and Gift Ideas for 4 Year Old Girls
I am not going to lie, shopping for girls is fun. I don’t know if... Read More
15+ Best Board Games Your 4-Year-Old Can Play
Board Games are a great family activity and offer children the opportunity to learn, play... Read More
Ultimate List of Preschool Gift Ideas: Top Toys for 3-5 Year Olds
The market is flooded with so many toy options each year which is why I... Read More
Best Toys for Toddlers in 2022
Toys are the tools that unlock play skills, encourage imagination and create learners. Educational toys... Read More
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremonies in the Greater Toronto Area
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies are a great way to kick off the holiday season... Read More
Where and How to Get Santa Photos in Brampton, Mississauga and the Surrounding GTA 2022
Where and how to find Santa photos can be tricky? It is that time of... Read More
Santa Claus Parades near the Great Toronto Area including Maps – Updated 2022
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: A Complete List of Toronto, Peel Region Santa Claus... Read More
2022 Holiday Giveaway – Launching Nov 14th!
Back for another year is the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! The Exploring Family is... Read More
2 Player board games for Couples
Now that we have spent so much more time at home due to the pandemic,... Read More
Twinkle After Dark in Milton – PLUS PROMO CODE
Twinkle After Dark in Milton allows guests to enjoy holiday displays, holiday projections, festive music... Read More
Preschool and Kindergarten Show and Tell Ideas for Every Letter
Show and tell ideas can seem hard to come by. Especially when it comes to... Read More
Christmas Movie Night Snacks
There is nothing better on a cold day leading up to the holiday season then... Read More
Journey into Enchantment Light Show Review – Opens Nov 25, 2022!
What is Journey into Enchantment? Enjoy the Journey into Enchantment 2KM route featuring over 2... Read More