Shannon Kelly

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Help! We've Got Kids is a local children's resource directory published online and in print. If your child needs it, you can find it here. Shannon Kelly is the managing editor of Help! We’ve Got Kids and has two young daughters. She’s based in Toronto.

April Fools Day pranks for kids

8 Sweet April Fools’ Day Pranks Kids Will Love

By Shannon Kelly / March 30, 2023

You can involve your little ones in April Fools’ Day fun by creating these sweet jokes and pranks. Food jokes and visual humour always resonate with kids, so here are some cute ideas to try.

23 Things To Do During Winter Break with Kids in Toronto

By Shannon Kelly / December 16, 2019

Your winter-break survival guide in the city! Here are 23 fun things to do around town while school’s out.

Where To Go on a Rainy Day in Toronto

Where To Go on a Rainy Day in Toronto With Kids

By Shannon Kelly / April 4, 2019

These attractions and activities in the city are great ideas for planning a fun day with the kids, while still staying indoors.

Family Pass

Toronto on a Budget: How To Enjoy the City with Kids—Without Going Broke

By Shannon Kelly / April 3, 2019

This GTA-specific membership program has exclusive offers specifically for kids and families, including discounts on fun attractions, great family shows, and more.

Introducing the Help! We’ve Got Kids Family Pass

By Shannon Kelly / February 19, 2019

This brand-new program includes exclusive discounts and rewards from more than 50 child-friendly attractions, camps, lessons, restaurants, and retailers in Toronto and the GTA—and more are being added every day.

Best Free Things To Do in the GTA During Winter Break 2018

By Shannon Kelly / December 18, 2018

Winter break is on and school is out—now what? There are plenty of amazing shows to see and museums to visit in Toronto, but if you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, these fun events and activities don’t cost a penny!

25+ Free Things To Do with Kids in Toronto in Summer 2018

By Shannon Kelly / July 18, 2018

Summer’s here, and Toronto has a ton of ways to have fun on the cheap! Here are our favourite things to do for free this summer with kids.

50 Free Spring Family Activities in Toronto and the GTA

By Shannon Kelly / March 28, 2018

This spring, have some fun for free! We’ve put together a list of 50 free things to do with kids, from art and music, to parks and gardens, to festival and fundraisers—there is something for everyone.