Beyond Academics and Unicatz Holiday Village Festival

A fun-filled holiday family festival of learning, creativity, and togetherness entirely indoors in Whitby. A whole village under one roof! Beyond Academics and Unicatz are coming together this holiday season to bring our village and wider community a fun-filled day of learning, creativity, and togetherness. Join us on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in Whitby for a family celebration where young scholars and grown-ups can explore, create, sing, dance, and connect. What's happening? • Interactive demonstrations led by community partners • Hands-on STEAM activities and coding/robotics • Arts and crafts, games, and creative exploration • Sing-alongs, dancing, and performances • A special drumming performance by our young scholars • giveaways, and raffles • Food included with admission Meet the village behind the celebration Beyond Academics is an alternative education learning village where academics, creativity, movement, and meaningful experiences come together. This festival brings that village spirit to the wider community and everyone is welcome! Celebrate with purpose Beyond Academics' share of the proceeds will support our STEAM program, helping provide laptops, learning resources, and hands-on opportunities for our young scholars. Unicatz's share will help bring more educational videos and songs to life, inspiring children to learn, sing, and grow. Come make memories, discover something new, and celebrate the power of a village.