Baubled and costumed according to their location, the fiberglass beasts are the brainchild of Mayor Mel Lastman. Almost all children and some adults love them. First Night also offers places to hang out with the kids. It ends with confetti fireworks. Fireworks will illuminate the curved twin towers of Viljo Revell's 1965 City Hall.
Admission is free.
Comfortable rooms are furnished with teardrop-shaped desks and contemporary photographs of Toronto. The 1,590-room Delta Chelsea is a good bet for families. It offers separate adult and family recreation areas, including two pools and, for no extra charge, a supervised center for children aged 4 to 12. The 209 cheerful double rooms at the Quality Hotel Midtown are more spacious than at most budget places. The hotel is near the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto, and extras include passes to a nearby health club.