toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | July 29, 2010
It’s a long weekend and the city’s a bit quieter than usual, but there’s still lots of fun to take in including Caribana. And lots of these events go on all summer long, so you can always bookmark this page on the yoyomama site and use it as a handy reference.
Touch the Olympic Gold Medal Puck
Thursday, June 3rd – Monday, September 6th, Open Saturday 9:30 am – 6 pm, Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm, Hockey Hall of Fame, Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto
For a limited time only, touch and have your photo taken with the hockey puck that touched the nation – Sidney Crosby’s Olympic gold medal-winning puck: www.hhof.com
Serengeti Bush Camp
Monday, June 26th – Wednesday, September 1st, Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto
A family sleepover at the Toronto Zoo! Camp the night in the African Savanna for a fun night you won’t soon forget: www.torontozoo.com
Thomas The Tank Engine
Friday, June 5th –Monday, September 6th, show times vary, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto
Join Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends as they bring to the stage their many adventures from the Sodor railway: www.ontarioplace.com
Irie Music Festival
Friday, July 30th – Monday, August 2nd, Three locations: Nathan Phillips Square, Queen’s Park, and Yonge Dundas Square, Toronto
This four-day cultural extravaganza features a variety of music, food, arts and ideas at three main stages in downtown Toronto: www.iriemusicfestival.com
Pawsitively Pets Kids Camp
Monday, July 5th – Friday, August 27th, Dundas West Animal Hospital, 2160 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Pawsitively Pets is a summer camp like no other! For kids from five to 16, each week long session helps campers interact with all kinds of animals and learn what they need to stay healthy and happy. All animals have been kid-approved: www.pawsitivelypetskidscamp.com
Caribana at Ontario Place
Sunday, August 1st & Monday,August 2nd, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto
Scotiabank Caribana island excitement returns for two days to Ontario Place! Enjoy the sun and breeze as Ontario Place’s Heritage Square comes alive with the sounds of calypso and steel pan, incredible soca and salsa dancers and delicious food: www.ontarioplace.com
Simcoe Day
Monday, August 2nd, 10 am – 5 pm, Fort York, 100 Garrison Road, Toronto
John Graves Simcoe founded the Town of York (Toronto) in 1793. Come learn about the birthplace of Toronto and thrill to the sounds of musketry, cannon and the fife and drum. Tours, cooking demonstrations and kids activities all add to this colourful event: www.toronto.ca/museums-events.com
Delta Chelsea Beach Day Kidsummer Event
Friday, July 30th, 10 am – 4 pm, Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto
The Delta Chelsea hosts a Kidsummer event with a tour of the hotel and a private coach and boat ride to the beach at Toronto Island. Spend the day at Chelsea Beach and Centerville Amusement Park: www.deltahotels.com
Dream in High Park Pre-Show Family Days
Saturday, August 1st, 5 pm – 6:30 pm, High Park ampitheatre, Toronto
Watch Romeo & Juliet in High Park’s open-air theatre. The pre-show includes activities for all ages, including games, backstage tours, and an opportunity to meet the cast. Registration required: www.canadianstage.com
Live animals at the ROM
Saturday, July 31st, 12 pm – 4 pm, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Come meet birds of prey from Mountsberg Conservation Area. Learn about Ontario’s native birds of prey, including Owls, Eagles, Falcons, Vultures, and Hawks, and have the chance to see them up close: www.rom.on.ca
Farther Afield:
MuslimFest 2010
Saturday, July 31st – Sunday, August 1st, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga
Come and celebrate the best in Muslim arts and entertainment! Tons of activities for the kids, including Adam’s World puppet show with Adam & Anisah, Kids’ Reptile Show and unlimited Pony Rides: www.muslimfest.com
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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