Kids Break Events^*

Indigo Presents:

Good Night Sleep Site Sleep Clinic

Join Family Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn for a free Sleep Clinic where she can answer all your baby and child sleep questions. Alanna will be sharing Good Night Sleep Site's four key sleep tools and how you can apply them to help your child sleep better.

IndigoKids Presents:

Storytime with Christie Thomas

Join local author Christie Thomas as she reads and signs copies of her latest book, Quinn’s Promise Rock.

IndigoKids Presents:

A Visit From Mr. Link!

Join us as we celebrate the upcoming release of Missing Link with a storytime reading of A Smile for Sasquatch: A Missing Link Story, activities, and a visit from Mr. Link himself. Missing Link comes to theatres everywhere on April 12th!

In Conversation:

Andrew Fazekas

Join author Andrew Fazekas, also known as the Night Sky Guy, as he discusses his easygoing approach to stargazing as part of his new book, National Geographic Backyard Guide To The Night Sky, 2nd Edition. Book signing to follow.

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Meditation & Sound

Join Cassidy from Just Be Meditation for an opening meditation, followed by a sound bath with Alexandria Santaguida. Find rest in savasana, relaxing to the sound of Alexandria's vocals and crystal singing bowls. Together with Alexandria's voice, you will be brought into a state of pure bliss and deep rest. Beginners to meditation are most welcomed, no experience necessary.

Please be sure to bring a mat. Ticket price includes class, Indigo journal and pen. Due to the intimate nature of this event, we have a maximum of 15 tickets available.

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In Conversation:

Teresa Pitman

Join local author and leading parenting authority, Teresa Pitman as she discusses and signs her latest book, Baby-Led Weaning: The (Not So) Revolutionary Way to Start Solids and Make a Happy Eater.

In Conversation:

Liane Davey

Join New York Times Bestselling author, Liane Davey as she discusses her new book on healthy conflict culture, The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict To Get Your Team And Organization Back On Track. Book signing to follow.

Indigo Pinecrest Presents:

Aromatherapy Candle Making

Unwind, relax and enjoy an evening of aromatherapy candle making. During this 2 hour workshop, we will take you step-by-step through the candle making process while you create your very own Cup Of Intention Teacup Candle.

A selection of vintage teacups will be available for you to pick out your favourite design and style. Then you will have the opportunity to smell and test a selection of tantalizing essential oils and create your own custom scent! Learn to blend essential oil combinations such as Lavender, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Orange, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Cedarwood, and more!

Workshop is inclusive of all materials, essential oils & your finished Teacup Candle and Intention Tag.

Ticket price: $40

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In Person:

Steve "Dangle" Glynn

Join author, YouTuber and Blogger at Sportsnet as he signs copies of his book, This Team Is Ruining My Life (but I Love Them): How I Became a Professional Hockey Fan.

In Conversation:

Kortney & Dave Wilson

Join HGTV’s Masters of Flip stars Kortney & Dave Wilson as they discuss how to inexpensively build joy into their lives and their homes with their new book, Live Happy: The Best Ways to Make Your House a Home. Book signing to follow.

In Person:

Jerry Howarth

Join legendary radio broadcaster and voice of the Toronto Blue Jays for 36 years, Jerry Howarth, as he signs copies of his memoir, Hello, Friends!: Stories From My Life and Blue Jays Baseball.

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Elevated Vibrations

Experience the healing power of vibration through both a meditation and crystal singing bowl sound bath. Cassidy from Just Be Meditation will guide you through an opening meditation, followed by sound therapy with Alexandria Santaguida. Get ready to receive the beautiful healing sounds of the crystal singing bowls. Beginners to meditation are most welcomed, no experience necessary.

Please be sure to bring a mat. Ticket price include class, Indigo journal and pen. Due to the intimate nature of this event, we have a maximum of 15 tickets available.

Ticket price: $28+HST

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Little Yogis

Calling all little yogis! Join us for an exclusive event prior to store opening at our Chapters Scarborough location. Join certified kids yoga teacher and Power Yoga Canada instructor, Emma Sanson, as she welcomes the morning with a yoga and mindfulness sequence. Plus, learn meditation techniques through a storytime and educational games. Perfect for kids aged 3-7!

Ticket price: $5 + HST & service fees per child

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Due to the intimate nature of this event, we have a maximum of 15 tickets available.

NOTE: please ensure child is wearing comfortable clothing. Adult supervision required.

In Person:

Jann Arden

Join 8 time JUNO award winner, star of CTV sitcom JANN, and bestselling author Jann Arden as she signs copies of the newly released paperback edition of Feeding My Mother: Comfort And Laughter In The Kitchen As My Mom Lives With Memory Loss.

Event Guidelines:

• Group Slips will be distributed at the host store on the day of the event; one (1) group slip per person is needed to join the signing line
• Group Slips will be given out with the purchase of Feeding My Mother only; no limit on amount of books signed
• Candid photography from the line-up is allowed. No posed photography; all personal devices must be put aside when approaching the stage
• Signature only, no personalization
• Memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed

In Conversation:

Edward Burtynsky

Join Indigo’s Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she welcomes Canadian photographer and artist, Edward Burtynsky, as he discusses his new book Anthropocene, that brings contemporary art into the massive and irreversible impact of humans on Earth. Book signing to follow.

In Person:

Tessa Huff

Join Tessa Huff, author of the successful book Layered and creator of the pastry blog Style Sweet for a cake decorating demonstration as featured in her new book, Icing On The Cake: Baking And Decorating Simple, Stunning Desserts At Home. Book signing to follow.

Indigo Presents:

A Night in the Forest of Reading

Join Indigo's Christie Williamson in conversation with 2019's White Pine Award nominees Heather Smith, Tanaz Bhathena, Vicki Grant and Regan McDonell, plus special guest Danielle Younge-Ullman, winner of the 2018 White Pine Award.

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Music Mayhem!

Get ready to rock and roll! Join us for a morning of musical mayhem with local musician and musical director, Steven Conway, prior to store opening. Little musicians will have a blast singing along with Steven, exploring insturments, and playing musical games! This event is perfect for kids aged 2-7.

Steven Conway trained for 10 years in piano and theory at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has a background in musical theatre, chior, and improv. He has a Master's degree in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Toronto and works as a musical director, accompanist, and composer within Toronto's independent theatre scene. He is eager to spread joy through the love of music!

Ticket price: $5 + HST & service fees

Due to the intimate nature of this event, we have a maximum of 20 tickets available.

In Person:

Samra Zafar

Join award-winning international speaker, scholar and author Samra Zafar as she signs copies of her book, A Good Wife: Escaping The Life I Never Chose.

In Conversation:

Johann Hari

Join Indigo’s Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she welcomes New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari to discuss a radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety in his new book, Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes Of Depression - And The Unexpected Solutions. Book signing to follow.

Ina Garten’s Cook Like a Pro Cookbook Tour

Indigo is proud to be the official bookseller of Cook Like A Pro for this exciting event. Joined by a moderator, Ina will share stories that bring you behind the scenes of life in the Hamptons, filming her television show, writing bestselling cookbooks and enjoying food with friends and family. An audience Q&A will directly follow the interview.

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In Conversation:

Sabina Khan

Join author Sabina Khan as she celebrates the release of her acclaimed new YA novel, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali.

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Gigi Gorgeous

Join YouTube star, transgender activist, actress and LGBTQ icon Gigi Gorgeous as she discusses her highly anticipated book, He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, And Mistakes From My Transgender Journey. Book signing to follow.

• This event is free and open to the public; individuals must have a wristband to be in the book signing line
• 150 wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10AM on the day of the event with the purchase of one (1) copy of He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, And Mistakes From My Transgender Journey; book must be purchased on the day of the event at the hosting store to get a wristband
• Maximum of two (2) copies of He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, And Mistakes From My Transgender Journey
• Signature only, no personalization
• Candid photography from the line-up is allowed. No posed photography; all personal devices must be put aside when approaching the stage
• Memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed

IndigoKids Presents:

Roy & Kerry MacGregor

Join bestselling authors Roy and Kerry MacGregor as they present and sign copies of their latest adventure, The Ice Chips and the Invisible Puck!

In Person:

Patrick McMurray

Join Guinness World Record holding oyster expert and author, Patrick McMurray as he discusses his new book, Oyster Companion: A Field Guide, with the beloved chef behind Matty's Seafood, Matt Dean Pettit, and demonstrates his oyster shucking skills. Book signing to follow.

In Conversation:

Cathy Guisewite

Join the creator of the iconic “Cathy” comic strip, Cathy Guisewite, as she discusses her collection of funny, wise and honest essays in her new book, Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault: Essays From The Grown-up Years. Book signing to follow.

In Conversation:

Victoria Aveyard, Tahereh Mafi & Maya Motayne

Join bestselling YA authors Victoria Aveyard and Tahereh Mafi, along with debut author Maya Motayne, as they discuss and sign their latest fantasy novels.

• This event is free and open to the public; individuals must have a wristband to be in the book signing line
• 200 wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10AM on the day of the event with the purchase of one (1) copy of any book by the featured authors; book must be purchased on the day of the event at the hosting store to get a wristband
• There is no limit to the number of books the authors will personalize
• Posed photography in front of the signing table is allowed; no hugs
• Memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed

In Person:

Terri Libenson

Join bestselling graphic novelist Terri Libenson, creator of Invisible Emmie and Postively Izzy as she presents her new book, Just Jaime. Plus, enjoy a reading and drawing demo!