toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | June 24, 2010
There are still family-friendly events this week (even with the G20 Summit taking place). Two “must-do’s” this weekend are the We are Family Day on Saturday, which promotes family inclusiveness and community building, as well as Totstock on Sunday which will get our tots mov’n and groov’n.
Mad Science “Fire and Ice”
Thursday 24th & Friday 25th, this is an all day event, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto
The “Fire and Ice” show will mesmerize children with frosty ice that doesn’t melt, a foggy dry ice storm, a shivering coin dance, screaming sizzling scissors, the BIG BURP, indoor fireworks and disappearing fire: www.ontarioplace.com
TFC Play Soccer
Saturday, June 26th, 10 am – 6 pm, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto
Celebrate the game at Ontario Place with an inflatable road show for youth and families that includes interactive soccer activities: www.ontarioplace.com
Marcus and Abby Cadabby
Saturday, June 26th & Sunday, June 27th, 10 am – 6 pm, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto
Everyone will enjoy listening to Marcus perform on the Treehouse Live! Stage, as well as a meet-and-greet with Abby Cadabby from Sesame Street: www.ontarioplace.com
Teddy Bear Picnic
Saturday, June 26th, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
Bring your Teddy Bear to Casa Loma for a picnic and story telling in the gardens. Following a reading of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, children will decorate their very own Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear cookies to take home. Teddy Bears and children alike will enjoy a glass of lemonade and cookie snack. This event is for children ages two and up and be sure to pre-register by calling 416.923.1171 x205 or x215: www.casaloma.org
A Traditional Outdoor Pow Wow
Saturday, June 26th, Noon – 6 pm, Wells Hill Park, Bathurst and Saint Clair, Toronto
This free event is for the entire family and there will be so much to do: traditional dancing, drumming, native craft vendors, a children’s play area, native foods, raffles and a free dinner feast and giveaways: www.nameres.org
“We are Family” – Family Pride Day
Saturday, June 26th, Noon – 4 pm, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Bring your family & friends to celebrate pride with a day of fun and activities. “We are Family” promotes family inclusiveness and community building. This event is free and open to the public and activities include children’s sports and activities, story-telling, live music, arts and crafts, and more: http://918bathurst.com
The Seventh Annual Toronto Zoo’s Wild Toy Animal Hospital
Sunday, June 27th, 10 am – 1:30 pm, At the Africa Picnic Site, Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough
Kids will love watching their stuffies get a full check-up, weigh-in, X-ray and get hooked up to a heart monitoring station. This is for children ages 12 and under and there is a limit of one toy (no live animals): www.torontozoo.com
Sunday in the Park with Lilah
Sunday, June 27th, starting at 10 am, Fieldstone Public School, 2999 Dufferin Street, Toronto
This is a fun-filled and memorable morning in the park, starting with a community walk, followed by games, music, crafts, food, a silent auction, and more. Click here to register in advance: www.lilahsfund.com
Totstock
Sunday, June 27th, 2 pm – 5 pm, Sorauren Park, Sorauren Avenue and Wabash Avenue, Toronto
This is a must-do this weekend for families with little kids. Young and old will enjoy live music, games, puppet shows, story-telling, and more: www.littlepaper.com
Angelina Ballerina
Monday, June 28th – Sunday, July 4th, this is an all day event, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto
Bring the young ones out to watch a narrator and an extra-large storybook accompany Angelina for daily performances on the Treehouse Live! Stage: www.ontarioplace.com
Nature Story Time
Monday, June 28th, 11 am – 11:30 am, Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
This story time is for tots from six months to 36 months of age and features nature stories and activities for children in the Weston Family Library. It’s free and there’s no registration required – however, events are subject to change so please call ahead at 416.397.1341: www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Toronto Waterfront Festival
Wednesday, June 30th – Sunday, June 4th, check website for a complete list of hours, Queen’s Quay West, Yonge Street to Spadina Avenue along Toronto’s waterfront
Everyone will love watching the Tall Ships! There will also be activities for families and kids of all ages and interests such as deck tours, entertainment, the Green Village, a Parade of Sail and more: www.towaterfrontfest.com
Farther Afield:
R.O.S.E. Program for Kids
Friday, June 25th, 9:30 am – 11 am, The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
R.O.S.E stands for Recognizing Original Self Expression and this a free program of creative music, movement, drama and imagination for kids 18-48 months. Registration is required by calling 905.793.4841: www.myrosetheatre.ca
Two-for-One at Fantasy Fair
Friday, June 25th, 11 am – 7 pm, Woodbine Centre and Fantasy Fair, 500 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke
To celebrate 25 years, Fantasy Fair – the largest indoor amusement park in Ontario - is offering ‘Buy One Day Pass -Get One Free!’ on the 25th of each month from now to September!: www.fantasyfair.ca
Get Fresh Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 26th & Sunday, June 27th, 9 am – 4 pm, Whittamore’s Farm, 8100 Steeles Avenue East, Markham
Everyone loves strawberries, and the entire family will enjoy this weekend’s fun at Whittamore’s Farm. Activities include a pancake breakfast, face painting, a farm bouncer, wagon rides, a singing chicken show and more: http://whittamoresfarm.com
Taste of Asia Festival
Saturday, June 26th and Sunday, June 27th, Noon – 12 am (Saturday) and Noon – 6 pm (Sunday), Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue, Markham
Bring the family to sample the tastes of Asia, as well as enjoying musical entertainment, a Kids Zone playground area, a pets’ show and more: www.culture-canada.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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