toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | August 12, 2010
It’s a busy weekend in the city with a ton of outdoor activities to enjoy with the family. From street festivals, to learning more about the food we eat, to thrilling wakeboarding shows, to getting up close and personal with reptiles at the Zoo, there’s something for everyone! Why not print the list and let the kids choose this weekend? And don’t forget our handy list of ongoing summer fun.
Miracle Treat Day
Thursday, August 12, 2010
If you need an excuse to treat yourself to a Blizzard (as if!) then today’s your day as all proceeds from every Blizzard sold today will help sick and injured children at your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital: miracletreatday.com
Kidsummer Toys“R”Us Car seat clinic
Friday, August 13th, 11 am – 4 pm, Toys“R”Us, 690 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke
Join St. John’s Ambulance for a car seat safety clinic, plus enjoy the usual Kidsummer activites throughout the day for the whole family:
www.kidsummer.com
Extreme Wake Series
Saturday, August 14th – Sunday, August 15th, various show times, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto
Bring the family to Ontario Place to watch the Extreme Wake Series wakeboarders fly across the water and show off some gnarly tricks: www.ontarioplace.com
RE/MAX Funtoosh Fair
Saturday, August 14th – Sunday, August 15th, 10 am – 6 pm, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto
A truly multicultural fun fair for all ages, celebrating the south Asian Independence Day of India and Pakistan. Enjoy delicious food, tradition, and exciting musical performances: www.ontarioplace.com
Bob The Builder And Cookie Monster Meet N’ Greet
Saturday, August 14th – Sunday, August 15th, show times vary, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto
Some of your favourite TV characters come to life in the park for fun and photos! Kids can meet Bob The Builder and Cookie Monster, and also enjoy all the activities at Ontario Place: www.ontarioplace.com
Toddler and Child day at the Dentist
Saturday, August 14th, 9 am – 2 pm, Stonebrook Dental-Dentistry, 4256 Bathurst Street, Suite 405, Toronto
Help your child smile a little brighter! Dr. Nathan Haas is offering complimentary first visit experiences for kids in Toronto. Please call 416.636.HAAS to make an appointment: www.drnathanhaas.com
Biodiversity Days
Saturday, August 14th – Sunday, August 15th, 10 am – 3 pm, Toronto Zoo, Conservation Connection Centre, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto
It’s the International year of Biodiversity, so come for a visit and take part in a Zoo-wide scavenger hunt, conservation games and crafts, and learn about different animals: www.torontozoo.com
Vampire Campfire at Second City
Friday, August 13th, 12 pm – 1:30 pm, The Second City Mainstage, 51 Mercer Street, Toronto
Through singing, dancing and lots of interaction, The Second City cast tells the story of a spooky, silly, gang of ghouls spending their summer at a remedial camp for misfit monsters: www.secondcity.com
Conscious Food Festival
Saturday, August 14th – Sunday, August 15th, 11 am – 7pm, Fort York, 100 Garrison Road, Toronto
Drop by Fort York for Toronto’s first outdoor festival promoting the sustainable food movement. The whole family can learn about food that is local, natural, healthy and delicious: www.consciousfoodfestival.ca
Appetizing August Walk
Saturday, August 15th, 1:30 pm – 3 pm, Todmorden Mills Museum & Art Centre, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto
Tour the grounds to see a delicious display of flowers. Learn which flowers and herbs the European settlers or First Nations groups included as part of a wholesome harvest. Refreshments provided after the walk: www.toronto.ca
Acting Up
Sunday, August 8th, 10 am – 6 pm, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto
Ontario Place has partnered with Great Big Theatre Company to help kids get in touch with their artistic sides. Great Big Theatre Company’s “Acting Up” workshops are full of exciting storytelling and dramatic improvisations: www.ontarioplace.com
Power Kids, The Power Plant
Sunday, August 15th, 2 pm – 5 pm, Ages 8 – 12, Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Speaking the language of animals has often been a magical power granted to kids in storybooks. Speaking through voices of seagulls, workshop participants will stage a comical video reflecting how we see ourselves as a species inhabiting the city: www.thepowerplant.org
York-Eglinton International Street Festival
Saturday, August 14th, 11 am – 10 pm, 1607 Eglinton Avenue West (between Marlee Avenue & Dufferin Street), Toronto
This street festival has something for everyone, with musical performances, dancers, street magicians, buskers, face painters, and a kid’s zone: www.internationalstreetfest.com
Safari Jeff and Shannon’s Great Green Adventure Show
August 9th – August 15th, show times vary, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto
Join Safari Jeff and Shannon as they spread the word on conservation, and meet snakes, turtles, alligators and other exciting captive-born reptiles: www.ontarioplace.com
Lakeshore Mardi Gras
Friday, August 13th – Sunday, August 15th, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto
Enjoy the refreshing open-air ambiance of the Lakeshore Mardi Gras in a natural park setting. Sample delicious cuisines, and enjoy a variety of music from Rock, to Dixie, Jazz and Blues: http://wx.toronto.ca/festevents.nsf
Samba on Dundas
Saturday, August 14th – Sunday, August 15th, times and event locations vary, along Dundas Street West, from Landsdowne Street to Rusholme Road, Toronto
Come see live Brazilian music and dance, take a family percussion workshop, enjoy kid’s activities, and visit the local merchants’ sidewalk sale: www.dundaswestbia.ca
Toronto African Dance Festival
Sunday, August 15th, 3 pm – 9 pm, Nathan Philips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
Shake your body to the vibe of African music, and celebrate arts and culture with dance workshops and performances. Browse the African Safari Marketplace, arts and craft sale, and international delicacies: www.africandancefestival.com
Meet the Toy Breeds
Saturday, August 14th, 12 pm – 5 pm, Sunday, August 15th, 11 am – 3 pm, PawsWay, 245 Queens Quay, Toronto
Come to meet the smallest dog breeds, perfect for city living, and learn from experts how to best care for these pets: www.pawsway.ca
Farther Afield:
Stories & Crafts For A Summer Day
Sunday, August 15th, 3 pm – 1 pm, Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill
Come check out how PJ Library stories can inspire you to create your own arts & crafts: www.pjlibrary.org
37th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Sunday, August 8th, 11 am – 4 pm, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley
Join us as Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their prized antique & classic cars. Children’s activities and live entertainment provide fun for the whole family: www.townofws.com/museum
Free Summer Storytimes
Saturday, August 7th, 3 pm, North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill
Splash N’ Storytime! Join us outdoors and cool off in the splash pad, then enjoy PJ Library storytime: www.pjlibrary905.ca
Family Outdoor Movie Night
Friday, August 6th, 8 pm – 11 pm, Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton
Bring the family for a unique movie night and watch Night at the Museum 2 in the great outdoors. Movie is included with regular gate fees: http://www.conservationhalton.on.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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