T.O. Kids' Show

What is the T.O. Kids Show?
The T.O. Kids Show is the only consumer show of it’s kind in the GTA dedicated to families. Toronto families can finally experience together a show where exhibitors cater to mom, dad, grand-parents and kids alike. The fourth annual show is March 29th & 30th, 2008 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Who is the T.O. Kids Show?
The concept for the T.O. Kids Show was launched four years ago by a mother who was struggling to find specific products for her daughter. She asked herself, why is there a home show, car show, health show, but no show specifically geared to families and children? And so, the T.O. Kids Show was born.

Jeanette Tobey, producer and founder, together with Kathleen Knott, Kathy Ewles, and Stacey Evans, have developed an affordable, exciting, educational and informational event where families can plan a vacation, check out the latest and greatest in toys, sign up for summer camps, interact in our fun zones and above all be entertained. It truly is one-stop shopping for the entire family!

Our team is forced to fill many different roles within the company. Firstly, we all have the experience of being mothers and one of us is actually a grandmother. The founder, Jeanette Tobey, brings 15 years of experience in the events industry to the show as well as an unbridled enthusiasm to make it a huge success. The T.O. Kids Show splash logo was the brainchild of our creative director, Kathleen Knott, a self-taught extremely talented graphic and web designer who maintains our colourful image. Our “glam nan” of the bunch , Kathy Ewles, plays a pivotal role in our sales and marketing division. And finally, rounding out the team, our newest addition, Stacey Evans, with a strong business background has proven to be an asset to this winning team. We know how to work hard , play hard, and at the end of the day get the job done.

Why should I bring my family to the T.O. Kids Show?
It’s about maximizing family time. Where else can you experience an outing that doesn’t break the bank, is fun and exciting, and allows you to connect with companies that offer resources for the entire family all under one roof.

What do you consider is your formula for success?
First and foremost, we filled a need for a service that was unavailable to families in Toronto. Secondly, we have an extremely talented team that is highly dedicated to this venture as a whole. All team members are passionate about the business, have positive attitudes, are creative thinkers and above all love to have fun. The enthusiasm possessed by our team is unmatched. We consider ourselves the female versions of Donald Trump only with much better hair!!!!!

Where does the T.O. Kids Show go from here?
We will only go bigger and better from here. We strive to make each show a unique experience for the family and leave them wanting more.