Ask everyone in the family to plan one day of the holiday break and see what makes the calendar. The youngest might insist on a swimsuit in December. Someone else has been waiting all year to wear their Leafs jersey to a game. And whoever hosted holiday dinner gets first pick of the restaurant.
Give everyone a say, then check your Venngo perks to see where you can save. Here are a few ideas worth calling dibs on.
It’s a pretty funny idea to grab a pair of goggles out from the same bag as your mittens. For the kid who’s been asking when they can go swimming again, a December trip to Niagara Falls makes for a pretty good surprise.
Make a night of it at Great Wolf Lodge, where you can head back to your room when the little swimmers start to fade. Or build a Niagara day around Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. Let each person pick a slide and save time for a repeat run on the family favourite. Once everyone’s dry and bundled up, head out for an evening look at the Falls.
Check your Venngo offers for both waterparks as you decide where to spend the day. If you’re booking a room separately, compare nearby stays through HotelPlanner. A hotel within walking distance can look especially appealing once you’ve carried a sleepy six-year-old back to the car.
Game season has begun! If someone in your house calls the play before the announcer does, let them be your guide for a night. Pull on your Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys and get there in time for warmups, or catch a Toronto Raptors game and let the kids try to get the whole row chanting “Let’s go, Raptors!”
For a different hockey night, look up the Toronto Sceptres. If it’s your family’s first time seeing them play, give everyone a player to follow before the puck drops. By the second period, you’ll each have someone to cheer for. Browse live event tickets through Venngo to see which games work for your crew.
You can also give a fan a day to look forward to after the holidays. Tuck a handwritten invitation into a Toronto Blue Jays cap for a ballpark outing next season. Basketball fans might pick a Toronto Tempo game, while a Hamilton Tiger-Cats fan might already know exactly who they want beside them at kickoff. Let the recipient choose the matchup together with you.
A ski day with the cousins makes a fine excuse to dig the snow pants out early. Check your Canadian Lift Pass perk for participating ski areas and eligible dates before you pick a hill.
Taking a quieter day close to home? Fill a thermos, round up the sleds and head for your favourite neighbourhood hill. A grocery eGift card can help cover the cocoa and whatever everyone agrees is the proper number of marshmallows.
If holiday dinner means a two-hour drive home afterwards, consider staying the night. Check your perks for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts or use HotelPlanner to find a room close to family. You can stay for another round of cards and meet up for breakfast before the drive home.
If you usually take transit and need a car for the weekend, your Avis perk is worth a look. Having a car also gives you the option to stop in on a friend who lives along the way.
Staying home over the holidays? If your family has been talking about a winter getaway, pull up Air Canada Vacations together after dinner. Start with the dates everyone can get away, then see which trips fit your budget.
Somewhere between the big family dinner and the trip home, there’s usually an afternoon when everyone is free. Give it to the person who’s been campaigning for a particular movie. Check your Cineplex eGift card perk for a matinee, then use a dining eGift card to take the post-movie debate out for pizza.
Every family has its own idea of a perfect holiday day, and this year, everyone gets to pitch theirs. Log in to Venngo to see what’s available for the outing your family picks first. Happy holidays, and see you in the new year!
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