toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | September 30, 2010
Seems like wherever you are in the city, there’s a harvest festival to enjoy! But if you’re more about shopping than pumpkins and apple cider, drop by the Children’s Pillage in the Village to stock up on gently used clothing and toys, or visit the Children’s Trunk Show and get a jump on your holiday shopping list.
Children’s Trunk Show
Friday, October 1st – Saturday, October 2nd, 9:30 am – 4 pm, Evergreen Brickworks, Holcim Gallery, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
Visit the Children’s Trunk Show for tons of fun and quality-conscious products all under one roof! There’s apparel, art, and accessories for kids, as well as housewares, treats for mom, and lots of other family fare. With onsite daycare and a host of grown-up indulgences, it’s more than a sale – it’s an event: www.childrenstrunkshow.com
World Animal Day Weekend
Saturday, October 2nd – Sunday, October 3rd, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Education Auditorium & Conservation Connection Centre, Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale Road, Toronto
Join National Geographic Kids for a weekend full of fun activities for the whole family! Take in a kids’ photography workshop with a renowned National Geographic photographer, check out screenings of the hit TV series Toot & Puddle and Mama Mirabelle, and enjoy crafts and a cupcake celebration. Space is limited for photography sessions: www.torontozoo.com
Children’s Pillage in the Village
Sunday, October 3rd, 1 pm – 3:30 pm, Swansea Community Centre, 15 Waller Avenue, Toronto
This twice a year sale, held in Bloor West Village, is the perfect place to find gently used infant and kids clothes, maternity wear, baby and toddler gear, and lots of toys! Enjoy the 50% off sale from 3 – 3:30 pm: www.childrenspillage.com
In Celebration Of Our Children & Youth
September 29th – October 1st, Villa Columbo, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto
Three days of performances for kids, with mime and puppeteer Chris Welsh, the African dance and music of Sidiki Conde, break dance sensation Luca “Lazylegz,” LiANA “Guitar Babe,” singer/storyteller Sheila Boyd and ASL Waves dance troupe. The Abilities Arts Festival promotes diversity, inclusion, and accessibility: www.abilitiesartsfestival.org
Can’t Sit Still – Give Thanks!
Saturday, October 2nd, 10 am – 12 pm, National Film Board of Canada Mediatheque, 150 John Street, Toronto
Kids from three to five will love this workshop, where they’ll celebrate Thanksgiving by animating something they’re grateful for. A screening program will immediately follow the workshop. Visit the site for other age-specific workshops: www.nfb.ca
High Park Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 3rd, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto
Enjoy the harvest in High Park with food, crafts, music, horse and wagon rides, warm cider and more. This year’s theme is Pudding, Pies and Preserves. Held at the south end of High Park at Colborne Lodge and the Children’s Garden: www.toronto.ca
Downsview Park’s Annual Fall Fair
Sunday, October 3rd, 11 am – 4 pm, Downsview Park, 1-35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
Great fall family fun, including delicious food, pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, buskers, face painting, a petting zoo, kite flying, and horse-drawn wagon rides: www.downsviewpark.ca
KidSpark Fingerpainting Art Workshop
Friday, October 1st, 3 pm, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
At KidSpark, the Ontario Science Centre’s play zone for the eight and under crowd, kids get a chance to create fun and imaginative art with their own fingerprints! For ages three to eight: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Movie Night – High Park Family Fun Place
Friday, October 1st, 7 pm – 9 pm, 2968 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Bring the whole family to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks. Movie is free with playground admission: www.hpfamilyfunplace.ca
Farther Afield:
Sing & Dance with Jack Grunsky
Saturday, October 2nd, 10:30 am / 12:30 pm / 3:30 pm, Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, 100 Upper Madison Avenue, North York
The Juno award-winning Jack Grunsky is back with his musical journeys. Kids love his upbeat music and friendly personality, and he always delivers a fun and interactive performance. Be sure to buy tickets early to avoid missing out: www.solarstage.on.ca
Baby & Me or Parent & Tot
Program begins October 1st and runs Fridays for 8 weeks, Baby & Me: 9:15 am – 9:45 am, Parent & Tot: 10 am – 11 am, 32 Wilson Road North, Oshawa
Join other parents for the interactive Baby & Me, or Parent & Tot programs. These 8-week programs are being offered free of charge during the fall session. Space is limited and all participants must pre-register: www.eocpreschool.pcpcontario.org
Markham Fair
Thursday, September 30th – Sunday, October 3rd, Thursday-Saturday 9 am – 10 pm & Sunday, 9 am – 6 pm, Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham
Find lots of family fun at Canada’s Largest 4-Day Agricultural Fair! As well as the competitive displays, families can enjoy other events such as the horse pull, demolition derby, tractor pull, midway rides and visit the farm animals: www.markhamfair.ca
MPOMBA Huge Fall Clothing Sale
Saturday, October 2nd, 9:30 am – 12 pm, Meadowvale Secondary School, 6700 Edenwood Drive, Mississauga
Stock up on gently used children’s clothing (preemie to size 16), maternity wear, toys, books, baby equipment, and more! Please leave strollers at home: www.mpomba.com
Harvest Month Kick-off
Saturday, October 2nd & Sunday, October 3rd, 12 pm – 4 pm, Scarborough Historical Museum, 1007 Brimley Road, Scarborough
As part of harvest month, families can enjoy traditional treats, such as preserves and soup cooked over the hearth. Parents can also sip hot mulled cider while watching the kids get crafty with scarecrow building: www.toronto.ca/museums
Camp Spooky at Canada’s Wonderland
Saturdays & Sundays October 1st – 31st, 10 am – 5 pm, Canada’s Wonderland, 9580 Jane Street, Vaughan
Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang for Camp Spooky – a fun Halloween event for the whole family! With children’s rides, spooky mazes, a treasure hunt and Charlie Brown’s Trick or Treat, Camp Spooky will make your kids scream for more: www.canadaswonderland.com
Barbie “I Can Be” Academy
Saturday, October 2nd, 1 pm, Chapters Woodside Centre, 3175 Highway 7 east, Markham, Sunday, October 3rd, 1 pm, Yonge Centre Chapters, 17440 Yonge Street, Newmarket
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
Pumpkinfest
Last weekend of September through October 31st, open daily 10 am – 5 pm, Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Brampton
Tons of fun and thousands of pumpkins! Enjoy unlimited wagon rides, get lost in the super corn maze, and visit the farm’s animals, plus so much more. Family fun for everyone: www.downeysfarm.com
Fall Family Festival
Sunday, October 3rd, 12 pm – 4:30 pm, Pickering Museum Village, Hwy #7, Pickering
Visit Pickering Museum Village Foundation’s annual fundraising event to enjoy music and children’s activities, and drop by our Pioneer Village, which includes a Blacksmith Shop, Hotel, Steam Barn and General Store: www.cityofpickering.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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Richmond Hill’s fire station on Major Mackenzie is having an open house on October 2nd, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can reach them at 905-780-2893. Can’t wait to bring my 3-year old boy there, and yup, he’ll be wearing his fireman hat and boots.