If you have a bookworm or two in your family, The Word On The Street is the place to be this weekend! Families can also enjoy the Ontario Science Centre for free this Saturday, meet Barbie in person, create art and puppets, and learn about sustainable city living at the Evergreen Brickworks grand opening, plus so much more. Just another fun weekend in T.O.!
The Word On The Street
Sunday, September 26th, 11 am – 6 pm, Queen’s Park, Toronto
The Word On The Street is a national celebration of literacy and the written word. KidStreet is a special area of the park anchored by the exciting programming at the TVO Kids Stage. Grab a bite to eat, sit down at a picnic table and enjoy the show. Or attend an interactive reading at one of the children’s tents: www.thewordonthestreet.ca
Guinness World Records™ Toronto Zoo Tour
Saturday, September 25th, 12 pm – 1:30 pm, Toronto Zoo, Toronto
Join the Toronto Zoo and renowned Adjudications Manager for North America, Danny Girton Jr., as he conducts a special guided tour through the Zoo to explain how certain animals have made their way into the Guinness World Records™ book: www.torontozoo.com
Teachers Day at The Toronto Zoo
Saturday, September 25th, Noon – 1:30 pm, Toronto Zoo, Toronto
The Toronto Zoo is hosting its bi-annual Teachers Day, which means free admission to teachers and one guest! Teachers will have the opportunity to learn about environmental educational opportunities available for their students, with a focus on sustainable living and biodiversity: www.torontozoo.com
Puppets For Everyone
Saturday, September 25th, 10 am – 6 pm, Open Door Designs, 1597 Dupont Street, Toronto
Join for a celebration of all things puppet! Come and meet the artists giving the workshops, make a puppet, see Mike Harding perform, join a music class, and so much more: www.opendoordesigns.ca
Toronto Early Music Fair
Saturday, September 25th, Noon – 4:30 pm, Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West, Toronto
In partnership with the Toronto Early Music Centre Period, enjoy concerts and demonstrations throughout the Inn. Families can browse the displays of CDs and sheet music, and even win prizes: www.toronto.ca
Explore, Discover, Create: Culture Days
Sunday, September 26th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Avenue Road Arts School, 460 Avenue Road, Toronto
Kids, take an artistic journey and collect passport stamps! Come to Avenue Road Arts School for an art-filled afternoon and meet the instructors, watch demonstrations, take part in hands-on activities, view student artwork and much more: www.avenueroadartsschool.com
Fete de la Culture – Animaction!
Saturday, September 26th, 1 pm, National Film Board, 150 John Street, Toronto
A special French-language Animate This! workshop for budding filmmakers (ages six to 13), where they will be inspired by award winning NFB films before making their directorial debut. In this hands-on workshop kids get the tools to bring their stories to life, and create their own film from start to finish: www.onf-nfb.gc.ca
Community Day at Ontario Science Centre
Saturday, September 25th, various events throughout day, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
As a special “Thank You” for support throughout the year, Community Day at Ontario Science Centre means the whole family gets free general admission! Enjoy a fun day filled with tons of interactive activities for all ages: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
KidSpark Marbling Workshop
Saturday, September 25th & Sunday, September 26th, 2 pm, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Kids can create wonderful, multi-coloured marbled artwork! Every creation is unique and the little artists get to take their masterpieces home. For ages three to eight: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Movie Night – High Park Family Fun Place
Friday, September 24th, 7 pm – 9 pm, 2968 Dundas Street West, Toronto
This week the family can enjoy everyone’s favourite clown fish in Finding Nemo. Movie is free with playground admission: www.hpfamilyfunplace.ca
Evergreen Brickworks Grand Opening
Saturday, September 25th, 8 am – 5 pm, Sunday, September 26th, 11 am – 6 pm, Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
Evergreen Brick Works is the first environmental community centre in Canada designed to inspire and equip visitors to live, work and play more sustainably. Join Evergreen in celebration of the grand opening! Enjoy fabulous food, tours of the historic heritage buildings, festivities, and a native plant scavenger hunt and relay race for kids: www.ebw.evergreen.ca
Wellness Weekend
Saturday, September 25th, Noon – 5 pm, Sunday, September 26th, 11 am – 3 pm, PawsWay Pet Discovery Centre, 245 Queens Quay, Toronto
How do you know if your family pet is as healthy as it can be? Veterinarians will discuss subjects such as inoculations and elderly pets, you’ll learn about pet insurance, nutrition, and how routine care can maintain your pet’s health: www.pawsway.ca
Farther Afield:
Tea Time With Ariel
Friday, September 24th, 6 pm – 8 pm, Creative Play, 539 Westney Road South, Suite 3, Ajax
Dance, sing, and play with Ariel when she visits for tea at Creative Play. Kids, come dressed in your most beautiful princess dresses! Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required: www.creativeplay.ca
P.A. Day Adventure Extravaganza
Friday, September 24th, 9 am – 4 pm, Thumbprint Adventure, 941 Rutherford Road, Suite 301, Thornhill
A fun-filled day to keep kids stimulated and edu-tained (educated and entertained!) Enjoy a morning adventure, followed by a pizza lunch and topped off with more fun in the afternoon. Each adventure will be accompanied with free play activities and an art project: www.tpadventures.com
History Hands-On (H20) With Apples
September 25th, Noon – 4 pm, Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley
A chance to really experience life as it was more than 100 years ago! Visit the Log Cabin and try some Pioneer chores, help prepare apple treats in the Farmhouse kitchen, and complete lessons on a slate in the 19th-century classroom: www.townofws.com/museum
Autumn Fest 2010
Saturday, September 25th, 10 am – 7 pm, Bronte Village, Lakeshore Road between Bronte Road and Nelson Street, Oakville
Celebrate the arrival of the harvest season! Families will enjoy the crisp autumn air and colours of fall, along with fun activities, great food, live music, a petting zoo, giant bouncy castles and slides, and much more: www.brontevillage.net
Barbie “I Can Be” Academy
Saturday, September 25th, 1 pm, Chapters Ajax, Durham Centre, 90 Kingston Road, Ajax, Sunday, September 26th, 1 pm, Chapters Scarborough, Kennedy Commons, 20 William Kitchen Road, Scarborough
Hey Barbie Girls! Come out for an exciting event and meet Barbie in person. Be one of the first 70 girls in line to receive a special surprise: www.chapters.indigo.ca
Applefest
Saturday, September 25th& Sunday, September 26th, 10 am – 4 pm, Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
Join in Markham Museum’s salute to the wonderful apple! Sample fresh apple cider from the Museum’s own apple cider mill, take a stroll through the heritage apple orchard, play a round of Mini-Golf, or ride the steam tractor. A fun-filled weekend for the entire family: www.markham.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!