The Paris Independent for Saturday October 21, 2023

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The Paris Independent

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October 21, 2023

KIDS’ CORNER There’s plenty of family activities offered in Paris this fall FROM A CHILD’S PERSPECTIVE With Stephen L

You're probably wondering what you could do here in Paris in the Autumn. Well, there’s a bunch of exciting and engaging activities for kids of all ages. As the leaves turn shades of red and orange, and the air gets colder, there's no shortage of opportunities for families and kids to have fun! From cool outdoor activities to delicious delights, this article will guide you through a selection of delightful adventures that are sure to keep you all entertained throughout the fall months in our picturesque Paris. Let’s get started!

1. Eat Spooky Candy at Chocolate Sensations

leaves flying around. Go ahead and make your way to the Dog-Eared CafĂ© also surprisingly in downtown If you’re a die-hard fan of Paris! But Hot Chocolate isn’t the chocolate (or just like eating it), only thing they have, they also Chocolate Sensations in downtown provide a variety of different Paris have nearly a great variety of coffees such as Espressos and chocolates from regular dark and LattĂ©s; they even have cold drinks milk chocolates to remixed ‘Salted if you’re not feeling frosty such as Caramel’ and ‘Smartiesℱ’ Iced Tea and Lemonade. If you chocolate bars! They also have think that’s the only thing you can spooky chocolates shaped to look do there, you could also sit down like pumpkins, pirate skulls, and and read some of the books they even tombstones! They also have have. They have books for children Halloween candy kabobs which are as well as books for adults too. a fan-favorite according to my classmates. No matter what 3. Take a Trip to the Terrific costumes other children wear, Trail when the Halloween candy comes (I hope these Halloween puns don't out, everyone is a goblin! drive you batty; get it?) Make sure 2. Read a Book and Drink Hot to bundle up warm to go on one of Paris’ trails. The Nith River Chocolate Sensory Trail to be specific! It must be cold outside, the chilly wind blowing, the falling autumn Continued on page 19 Check out the Brant Youth Centre today (October 17) at the NEW location at Syl Apps Community Centre,51 William Street, Paris. Open Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm for youth ages 12-17. Admission is free for the first month and then it costs $21 a person for the season which runs from November to June. What else is there to look forward to at the Brant Youth Centre? Guest Speakers, Video Games, Netflix, iPads, Turf Time and much more.


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