Welcome to 'Toons For Toddlers (TFT)

We’re thrilled to be able to offer this wonderful program to families across Canada.

Toons for Toddlers is a ground breaking concept in family entertainment. It enables families with toddlers and young children (ages 2-5) the opportunity to enjoy great entertainment in a toddler-friendly environment.

What does toddler-friendly mean?
TFT has created a program that brings some of the best children’s entertainment on to the big screen for your toddlers’ delight.
- The entire screening length is just under 60 minutes.
- The theatre sound is reduced significantly so that it’s loud enough to enjoy but not too loud to be scary.
- Most importantly, theatre lights are left on dim so parents and little ones to find their way out of their seats for washroom breaks if necessary.

News Update: Sept 8, 2010

Don't miss your chance to see the brand new Thomas & Friends September 11th & 12th.
Join us as Thomas journeys off the Island of Sodor in this exciting movie adventure!
(Pre-purchase tickets online until September 9th - see below for details)
Thomas Misty Island Rescue
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
The engines are hard at work to build the Sodor Search and Rescue Center. When Thomas helps a friend in need, he is rewarded with an exciting trip to the mainland. Along the way, he gets lost at sea and finds himself on the mysterious Misty Island, where he meets new friends Bash, Dash, and Ferdinand. Together they try to help Thomas find his way home. Will Sir Topham Hatt's search party ever find Thomas? Find out in this action-packed movie adventure the whole family will enjoy!

Screenings are the weekend of September 11th &12th

Please be sure to check your theatres for the screening date and show time specific to your theatre.

Avoid Disappointment - Pre-Purchase your tickets!

You asked and we listened. After experiencing last year’s sell out crowds and long lines, TFT is pleased to offer advance ticket purchases online. Tickets are on sale NOW via TicketWeb. Please note that advance tickets guarantee a seat for each ticket holder, but seating is not reserved.

Please note that as of Thursday, September 9th 9AM tickets will no longer be available for online purchases. For theatres listed (see Theatres page) with seats available, you may purchase tickets the day of the show for $5 per adult and $5 per child at the door. As seating is limited, seats will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Purchase your tickets now via or via the links to specific events on the Theatres page.

Admission is $5* for adults $5* per toddler. No charge for babies in arms/baby carrier (0-12 months).
* For online orders: There will be a service fee of $1.00 fee per ticket plus $1.50 delivery fee per order.
For telephone orders: There is an additional $1.00 per ticket assistance fee - so we suggest online ordering).

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Toons For Toddlers

About 'Toons For Toddlers

momson 'Toons For Toddlers was created by two moms with toddlers themselves. Robyn Green-Ruskin is the owner and creator of the successful Movies For Mommies (MFM) - Canada’s Original Parent & Baby Film Event. MFM was launched 8 years ago and thousands of moms and babies have enjoyed matinees at its host theatres. In the last few years, many requests have come from moms asking for toddler programming. With second or third or fourth kids and a baby, they wanted a venue where they could bring all their kids to enjoy a theatre experience. The complaint they consistently had was that full length feature films were still too long for their kids to sit through and the movies were so loud it scared their kids.

Enter Nancy Fowler, co-founder of The Licensing Shop Inc., and her experience with a multitude of the world’s top entertainment producers for young children. She put together a plan and works closely with various companies to secure the most popular, quality and entertaining programming appropriate for the young audience. Together, we are striving to build a fun and consistent cinema experience to you and your toddlers. We appreciate that this is most likely a “first” cinema experience for your toddler and we want it to become a cherished memory for you both.

TFT events run at all theatres in Canada where Movies For Mommies is hosted. The program has trained staff to help with any concerns or accommodations that may be required by families.

Are these actual movies that you’re screening?
We are securing great quality family entertainment from blue-chip entertainment producers but our rule is that the length of play will not be longer than 60 minutes. Most big box-office animated feature films go longer at 75-90 minutes. We will have some “movies” at 45 minutes in length while other entertainment will be composed of two half-hour episodes. Whenever possible we are striving for entertainment that has yet to be seen on television or home entertainment in Canada.

How often does TFT run at my local theatre?
Toons For Toddlers runs quarterly either on a Saturday or Sunday morning (10:30 AM) at selected theatres. We’ve made it early enough in the day that you can get to the theatre, see the show, and be home in time for lunch and naptime; and, late enough in the morning that you can enjoy your cup of coffee without a panic to get out the door. Please check our locations page for exact screenings dates frequently as we will be updating often.

How much is TFT?
Our program is reasonably priced at $5* for adults and $5* per toddler. No charge for babies still in a baby carrier (0-12 months). Admission is $5* for adults $5* per toddler. No charge for babies in arms/baby carrier (0-12 months). This allows us to cover our production costs and makes it an affordable family outing. Gift cards and birthday party packages are available.
* For online orders: There will be a service fee of $1.00 fee per ticket plus $1.50 delivery fee per order.
For telephone orders: There is an additional $1.00 per ticket assistance fee - so we suggest online ordering).

I have a toddler and a baby – can I take the baby with us?
That’s the beauty of Toons for Toddlers, we’re baby friendly too! The reduced sound levels and low lighting makes it a comfortable environment for babies as well. Each of our theatres also have Bottle Warmers at the concession counters.

July, 2010

Participating Theatres: Please note that screenings are either on Saturday September 11th OR Sunday, September 12th. Check your theatre for specific dates and times.

Please note that as of Thursday, September 9th 9AM tickets will no longer be available for online purchases. For theatres listed below with seats available, you may purchase tickets the day of the show for $5 per adult and $5 per child at the door. As seating is limited, seats will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Theatre	Day	Show Time	Purchase
Rainbow Cinemas Promenade Shopping Centre
1 Promenade Circle Promenade Mall, Lower Level Thornhill, ON (905)886-7464	Saturday	10:00 AM	sold out
	Saturday	11:30 AM	sold out
	Sunday	10:00 AM	sold out
	Sunday	11:30 AM	sold out

Fox Theatre
2236 Queen St. East Toronto, ON (416)691-7335	Saturday	10:00 AM	sold out
2236 Queen St. East Toronto, ON (416)691-7335	Saturday	11:30 AM

Encore Cinemas Oakville
171 Speers Road Oakville, ON (905)338-6397	Saturday	Cine#1@ 10:00 AM	sold out
	Saturday	Cine#2@ 10:00 AM
	Saturday	11:30 AM	sold out

Rainbow Cinemas Market Square
80 Front Street East Toronto, ON (416)214-7006	Sunday	10:30 AM	sold out
80 Front Street East Toronto, ON (416)214-7006	Sunday	12:00 PM

Rainbow Cinemas St. Laurent Shopping Centre
1200 St. Laurent Blvd Ottawa, ON (613)688-0850	Saturday	10:00 AM	sold out
1200 St. Laurent Blvd Ottawa, ON (613)688-0850	Saturday	11:30 AM

Princess Twin
46 King Street North Waterloo, ON (519)884-5112	Saturday	10:00 AM
46 King Street North Waterloo, ON (519)884-5112	Saturday	11:30 AM

The Hyland Cinema London
240 Wharncliffe Rd.South London, ON (519)913-0312	Saturday	10:30 AM

Rainbow Cinemas London
355 Wellington Street London, ON (519)434-2200	Saturday	10:30 AM

The Uptown Stage & Screen
The Uptown Stage & Screen 612 8th Ave. SW Calgary, AB (403)265-0120	Saturday	10:30 AM

Magic Lantern Theatres
130 Century Crossing Spruce Grove, AB (780)962-9553	Saturday	10:00 AM

Rainbow Cinemas Golden Mile
Golden Mile Shopping Center 3806 Albert Street Regina, SK (306)359-6353	Saturday	10:00 AM

Rainbow Saskatoon
The Centre Mall 3510 8th Street East Saskatoon, SK (306)955-1937	Saturday	10:00 AM
	Saturday	11:30 AM

Rio Theatre
660 East Broadway Vancouver, BC (604)879-3456	Saturday	10:30 AM

Cinema St. Eustache
305 Avenue Mathers St-Eustache,QC (450)472-7086	Saturday	10:00 AM

Cinestarz Côte-des-Neiges
6700 Ch. Côte-des-Neiges Montreal, QC (514)903-3000	Saturday	10:00 AM

**Please check dates and times frequently in the event of rescheduled screenings due to local events and circumstances beyond our control. Also, we plan to add new participating theatres across the country on a regular basis. Thank you!

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'Toons For Toddlers is sponsored in part by:

For Sponsorship, on screen advertising or Sampling opportunities, please contact us info@toonsfortoddlers.com

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