toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | May 13, 2010
This weekend you can check out more Mom2Mom sales and stock up on the necessities of spring and summer. There are also heaps of art, drama and song-related activities to entertain the whole family and on Sunday we’re looking forward to checking out the best Lemonade stand around and the little girl who started it all.
Avenue Road Arts School’s Underwater Adventure Exhibit
Thursday, May 13th – Thursday, May 20th, all day, Avenue Road Arts School, 460 Avenue Road, Toronto
This children’s exhibit will feature two and three dimensional and interactive pieces created by the students at the School. Make your way through the open sea and encounter sea turtles, jellyfish, mermaids and more to find the treasure at the end of your journey: www.avenueroadartsschool.com
Anytime is Story Time
Thursday, May 13th – Thursday, June 17th (Thursday’s only), 10 – 10:45 am, Colborne Lodge, 1 Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto
Enjoy interactive storytelling workshops for kids from birth to three. You’ll learn rhymes, stories and songs from the past and present with your young children. Pre-registration is required by calling 416.392.6916: wx.toronto.ca
Becoming a Mother on Fire
Thursday, May 13th, 10 am – 12 pm, Adventure Valley, 7015 Leslie Street, Toronto
Come and learn how to reconnect with yourself and find personal fulfillment, while letting go of unrealistic expectations and guilt. This event is entirely baby and stroller friendly: www.blueloop.ca
Belly Bootcamp
Thursday, May 13th and Monday, May 17th, 11 am – Noon, Trinity Bellwoods Park (at Queen and Gore Vale), Toronto and Friday, May 14th and Tuesday, May 18th, 11 am – Noon, High Park (at Bloor and High Park), Toronto
Babies six weeks and up can come out for fresh air and a great workout designed to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy shape faster and more effectively. Registration is on-going but it’s also a must to reserve your ten-week spot. Please register by going to www.fitfamily.ca
Seussical the Musical
Thursday, May 13th – Sunday, May 16th, 2 pm (Saturday and Sunday) and 7:30pm (Thursday to Saturday), Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Seussical is – not surprisingly – a musical based on Dr. Seuss’ popular children’s books featuring appearances from Jojo, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Yertle the Turtle, Cindy Lou Who and more. This musical is produced by the Toronto Youth Theatre and the actors range in age from eight to 13 years old. To purchase tickets, please call 416.915.6747 (extension 221): www.torontoyouththeatre.org
Ontario Science Centre Sleepover
Saturday, May 15th, 4:45 pm – Sunday, May 16th, 10 am, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
What child wouldn’t enjoy hands-on science activities, a science show, exploring hundreds of interactive experiences, a late-night DJ/PJ party and sleeping among the exhibits? Caregivers are required to attend and this event will also provide an evening snack and morning breakfast. Registration is a must by calling 416.696.3256: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Amanda’s 12th Lemonade Stand and Joshua’s 2nd Cookie Counter for Heart and Stroke
Sunday, May 16th, 11 am – 2 pm, 33 Post Road, Toronto
Come and support a worthy cause. Children will enjoy meeting Dora the Explorer, Dan the Music Man, pony rides, crafts and more: www.lemonade4heart.org
Got Kids? Get Too Tall! Andrew Queen’s CD Release Party
Sunday, May 16th, 2 pm, Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Andrew Queen releases his brand new children’s CD, Too Tall! Parent’s Choice has given Too Tall their Recommended Award saying Andrew “sings in an expressive, rich voice, and composes songs that have kid-appeal written all over them”: www.hughsroom.ca
International Museum Day
Tuesday, May 18th, 10 am – 5 pm, The Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West, Toronto
In honour of International Museum Day, the Bata Shoe Museum is offering two for one admission all day long: www.batashoemusuem.ca
Farther Afield:
Mom2Mom Brampton Spring Sale
Saturday, May 15th, 9 am – 1 pm, 1305 Williams Parkway, Brampton
Over 100 vendors will be selling infant and children’s clothing, equipment, strollers, bikes, toys, and more. All admission fees to this event are being donated to The Peel Children’s Safety Village: www.themomsale.ca
2nd Annual Mom2Mom Sale
Saturday, May 15th, 9 am – Noon, Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax
Admission is free to this sale for parents to find great deals on gently used baby and children’s items. Enjoy free parking, nursing area, mini massages and more! Table rentals available for $25: www.funnyfacephotography.ca
Want to help us make this weekend guide even more bursting with fun? Just email us your family-friendly happenings, festivals, fairs and workshops in the Greater Toronto area.
And we wanted to remind you to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
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