toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | July 22, 2010
The animals take over the city this weekend! Your kids will love the Purina Pro Plan Dog Shows, taking a pony ride down by the lake, the purring felines at the International World of Cats, and the chance to get hands-on at Owl Fest. Our only advice to make sure you have as much fun as your kids? Don’t forget your allergy medication!
Toopy and Binoo Meet ‘N’ Greet
Saturday, July 24th – Sunday, July 25th, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto
Stick around after their show for a special chance to meet Toopy and Binoo! Visit website for more information and to contact for show times: www.ontarioplace.com
Hot Wheels® Colour Shifters™Road Trip
Friday, July 23rd, 9 am – 5 pm, Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto
The Hot Wheels® Colour Shifters™ Road Trip takes a detour into Toronto to unveil its life-size colour-shifting Mustang. Help change the colour of the car, play with Hot Wheels® toys and so much more: www.torontozoo.com
Purina Pro Plan Dog Show
Starts Monday, July 19th – Sunday, July 25th, show times vary, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto
Drop by Ontario Place for a full week of dog shows! Featuring the specially trained McCann Dogs, who will leap through hoops, race through tunnels, jump over hurdles and test their balance on teeter-totters: www.ontarioplace.com
National Film Board Weekend Workshops and Screenings “Cant Sit Still”
Saturday, July 24th, 10:30 am – 12 pm National Film Board, 150 John St, Toronto, Ages 3 – 5
Drop-in workshop for the preschool crowd! Children watch NFB animated movies and then participate in a hands-on animation workshop: www.onf-nfb.gc.ca
Pinkalicious The Musical
July 3rd – September 19th, Saturday & Sunday, 1 pm, Al Green Theatre at the Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina at Bloor Street, Toronto
Based on the New Times Best Selling book ‘PINKALICIOUS’ by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament: www.pinkaliciousthemusical.com
Owl Fest
Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th, Demonstrations 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, Workshops 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Meet screech, great-horned and snowy owls while you hear from special guest speakers. Hands-on workshops include owl pellet dissection, owl nest box building and owl researchers: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Bloordale Festival
Saturday, July 24th, 1 pm – 9 pm, Bloor Street from Dufferin Street to Landsdowne Avenue, Toronto
Enjoy a car-free Bloor Street as well as arts, crafts, and fun activities for the whole family: www.newbloorfestival.com
International World of Cats
Saturday, July 24th, 12 pm – 5 pm, Sunday, July 25th, 11 am – 3 pm, Queen’s Quay, 245 Queens Quay West, North Building, Toronto
See cats from around the corner and around the world! You’ll also meet breeders, speak to experts and learn everything you need to know about felines: www.pawsway.ca
BrazilFest 2010
Sunday, July 25th, 12 pm – 10 pm, Earlscourt Park, (St. Clair Ave W. & Caledonia Rd), Toronto
Experience the rhythms of Brazil with performers and bands, and enjoy Brazilian style foods, all while hanging out in the family area: www.brazilfest.ca
Summer Music in the Garden 2010
Sunday, July 25th, 4 pm – 5 pm, Toronto Music Garden, 475 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto
Enjoy a free concert in the beautiful Toronto Music Garden. Bench seating is limited, so make sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs: www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Kultura Filipino Arts Festival
Saturday, July 24th, 12pm – 9 pm, Kapisanan Centre, 107 Augusta Avenue, Toronto
A culture-filled event with music, film, visual art, crafts and more by Filipino-Canadian artists, plus kids’ activities: kapisanancentre.com
Saturday Shenanigans
Saturday, July 24th, 12 pm – 4 pm, Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Family fun at the Bata Shoe Museum! Make crafts, try on costumes and shoes, and create a hat with your zodiac animal. Free with admission: www.batashoemuseum.ca
Youth Day 2010
Sunday, July 25th, 11:30 am – 10 pm, Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Youth Day 2010 Live performances by Juno nominee Kim Davis and others, flash dances, Olympic athletes and a world record attempt of the Twist: www.youthdaytoronto.com
Pony Rides at Harbourfront
Saturday, July 24th 2 pm – 6pm, Sunday, July 25th, 2 pm – 5 pm, Harbourfront Centre, Ann Tindal Lawn, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Let’s face it, kids love animals. Make their imagination come to life by taking them to Harbourfront Centre’s Pony Rides in celebration of this year’s Love, Saskatchewan festival: www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Today’s Parent KidSummer Day
Friday, July 23rd, 9 am – 6:30 pm, Front entrance of Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto
With just over a month until school starts, Today’s Parent wanted to do something special for families. This Friday kids 12 and under get free admission to the Zoo when accompanied by an adult (2 children max per adult): www.torontozoo.com
Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market
Sunday, July 25th, 12 pm – 7 pm, Kensington Market, Toronto
Get outdoors for Pedestrian Sunday, where the streets of Kensington Market will be swarmed with smiles, buzzing with activity, and bursting with activities for the whole family: www.pskensington.ca
Kobbler Jay, The Eccentric Juggler
Sunday, July 25th, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto
Enjoy a fun and wild juggling show with Kobbler Jay: www.ontarioplace.com
Farther Afield:
16th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Sunday, July 25th, 12 pm – 4 pm, 1507 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga
Music and plenty of fun and excitement await you at the 16th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic! Enjoy an afternoon of games, stories, crafts, scavenger hunts, great music and of course, the Teddy Bear Parade: www.museumsofmississauga.com
The Case of the Disappearing Frogs
Saturday, July 24th, 10 am – 11:30 am, Terra Cotta Conservation Area, 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hill
Although frogs are not magicians, they have been performing the disappearing act in recent years. Discover why frog populations are suddenly dropping and how humans can help this species recover. Join a guided hike through beautiful Terra Cotta Conservation Area, watch tadpoles surfacing, and listen for frog calls: http://www.thehillsofheadwaters.com/terracotta
Family Camp-In
Saturday, July 24th, 1 pm – Sunday, July 25th, 11am, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
Enjoy camping on our Museum grounds! Put up your tent and participate in a wide variety of activities, arts and crafts, mini-golf, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and share ghost stories: http://www.markham.ca/Markham/Attractions/Museum
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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