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Happy Long Weekend Everyone! I hope you and your families have a wonderful time together. Here is a list of what is happening for this weekend and upcoming week!

**Friday, August 1, 2014**

*At the Movies (East Gwillimbury)2pm-3:30pm19513 Yonge StreetHolland Landing Branch19513 Yonge Street

East Gwillimbury, ON

Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted

Cool down this summer with a movie, popcorn and a juice!

All Ages
Cost: Donations Welcomed!

http://www.egpl.ca

*Lakeshore Mardi Gras (Toronto)Colonel Sam Smith Park 3145 Lake Shore Boulevard W(Lake Shore Boulevard West and Kipling Avenue)

Toronto, ON

This community-based event draws its inspiration from the world famous Mardi Gras held annually in New Orleans.Live music will play on the main stage and buskers will perform dazzling displays of entertainment.

There will also be a kid’s zone, interactive games, and food vendors, a midway, and market vendors offering arts, crafts, jewellery and more.

416-912-6254
http://www.lakeshoremardigras.ca

*KGO Hot Spot Festival (Scarborough)12pm4301 Kingston Road(Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue East)

Scarborough, ON

Join us for: • An exhibit of visual art by local children and youth • Fashion show featuring local designs and models • Youth DJs spinning all day • East Scarborough Community Choir performances • Henna painting activities • And much more!

http://www.culturalhotspot.ca/home

*The Scarborough Ribfest (Scarborough)11am-11pmThomson Memorial Park Lawrence Avenue East and Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Cost Information: $2 Volunteer Donation at gate for all adults.

Welcome to the 13th annual Scarborough Ribfest. It attracts over 140,000 visitors, which makes it the largest community family event in Scarborough. The mouth watering barbecued ribs and other delicious foods, the terrific live entertainment, the midway rides and games and the interesting assortment of crafters all contribute to making this one of the most attended events of the summer.

416-818-8337
http://www.scarboroughribfest.com

*Streetbana (Etobicoke)3pm-7pmFront Lawn of LAMP Community Health Centre185 Fifth Street

Etobicoke, ON

We will be selling Caribbean food such as jerk chicken,Plantain, salt fish, rice and peas etc… There will be a bouncy castle, DJ playing music, kids games, 3 on 3 for ages 10-13, raffle for prizes, steel pan performance and a silent auction which includes a team signed Orlando Magic basketball jersey.

416-252-6471

Celebrate Eid @ The Fun Side (Mississauga)1pm-5pmThe Fun Side 2222 South Sheridan Way

Mississauga, Ontario

The Fun Side is pleased to offer this open invitation to all of the Muslim community to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr.Toddler Room for babies to 4 years oldThree-story Jungle Gym for children ages 5 and up

X-box 360, Air hockey, Table tennis, arcade games, Pool table for adults

http://funside.org/updates.php#eid

*Friday Films & Freezies (Ajax)10:30am-12pmAjax Library Main Branch55 Harwood Avenue South

Ajax, ON

Friday Film: Wall-E (Rated G)

905-683-4000, xt. 8811
[email protected]

*Movie in the Park (Whitby) (FREE)8:30-10pmBrooklin Memorial Park67 Winchester Road East

Whitby, ON

Movie- Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2

Rain Date: The Sunday following the scheduled movie date.

http://www.whitby.ca

*Shade’s Mills Movie Nights In The Park (Cambridge)8:30-10pmShade’s Mills Conservation Area450 Avenue Road

Cambridge, ON

Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night! Visitors should bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in front of the big screen.
The movies are free with Grand River Parks Membership and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time. Movie: Rango

519-621-3697
http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/

*44th Annual Kempenfest (Barrie) (Free Admission)10am-11pm205 Lakeshore Drive(Along Barrie’s Waterfront)

Barrie, ON

Held annually on the August long weekend. One of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals. Features over 400 Art, Craft and Antique exhibits. Midway and Children’s Village. Live entertainment all weekend. Free shuttle buses and remote Park n’ Ride, off-site parking and buses.

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**Saturday, August 2, 2014**

*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over Ontario)11am

Various Ontario Locations

Mr. Peabody & ShermanDirected by: Rob MinkoffCast: Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, Ty Burrell

Plot: Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine – the WABAC – to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes the WABAC out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidentally rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history.

Admission (taxes included): General: $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Library Outreach Day at The Woodbridge Village Farmers Market (Woodbridge)9am-1pmWoodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena Community Centre5020 Hwy#7 at Islington

Woodbridge, ON

Come and get the story of what is going on at our libraries. The farmers will be there with their fresh picked produce. We have local honey and great baking for sale too. The Kids Club is in full operation. There will be creative crafts, engaging activities, scavenger hunts and games for children.

905-851-9118
http://www.woodbridgevillagefarmersmarket.com

*Movies in the Park – Retro Replay (Aurora) (FREE)6pm-10pmAurora Town Park

Wells & Mosley Street

Take in a movie outdoors at the park! Movies begin at dusk. This event is free of charge. A food donation to the local food pantry would be appreciated.

Food vendors on site (nominal fee applies).

Movie: “Raiders of the Lost Ark”
Rated PG 13

http://www.aurora.ca

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE) 8am – 1pm49 Wells Street

Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)8am-1pmRiverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)

Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfallLive music

(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Pizzaville Free Community Weekend (Toronto) (Free Admission)9:30am-4pmRexall Centre1 Shoreham Drive

Toronto, ON

Join us at 2014 Rogers Cup presented by National Bank for Pizzaville Free Community Weekend. Admission is free and everyone can participate in tennis clinics, face painting, a scavenger hunt, autograph sessions, prizes, celebrity ball hockey game and more!

Complimentary tickets will be provided, they cannot be reserved and there are no presales. Tickets are on a first-come, first-serve basis; everyone is guaranteed entry.

416-665-9777
http://www.rogerscup.com/pfcw

*Toronto Food Truck Festival (Toronto) (Free Admission)1pm-11pmWoodbine Park

Coxwell Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East

The Toronto Food Truck Festival will feature over 2 dozen food trucks, a beverage garden, music, a chicken wing eating competition and a children’s midway area. Even though the Canadian Food Truck Festival is a non-profit organization, we have partnered with the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation because the Canadian Food Truck Festival believes in helping our community, while promoting social change for the Food Truck movement. Thus, a portion of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the Foundation to help them with all the good works they do.

http://www.torontofoodtruckfestival.com

*The Scarborough Ribfest (Scarborough)11am-11pmThomson Memorial Park Lawrence Avenue East and Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Cost Information: $2 Volunteer Donation at gate for all adults.

Phone: 416-818-8337
http://www.scarboroughribfest.com

*The Pirate Festival (Milton)10am-6pmCountry Heritage Park8560 Tremaine Rd

Milton, ON

Zoltan the Adequate and the Mud Stage are back. The Scirish Mob, and the Pirates McKenna will play pirate shantys and celtic music for our enjoyment. The kids area has had a make over, bigger and better; with free games, juggling, and a treasure hunt.

Magic, Spanish dancers, and three piratical bands to liven up a quiet night.

http://www.thepiratefestival.com

*Pajama Night Night Lights (Milton)7-9pmCrawford Lake Conservation Area3115 Conservation Road

Milton, ON

Put on your jammies, grab your teddy bear and come out to Crawford Lake for some family fun in the park! This month we are learning all about bioluminescence as we hike through the park to search for nature that literally glows! The evening concludes with a fireside gathering and bedtime snack suitable for all ages!

$16/adult, $11/senior or child age 5-14, children 4 and under are FREE!

9058540234
conservationhalton.ca/events

**Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE)8am-1pmCorner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)

Port Credit, ON

This is the best place in Port Credit to buy fresh local produce straight from the grower. Vendors also sell items such as honey, pastries, bread, maple syrup, sauces, gourmet donuts, and much more! Visit the neighbouring Planet Organic Market and Elmwood Meat Market to round out your weekly shopping needs.
Our Farmers Market also has weekly live music, demonstrations and a new group of artisans each week. The kids will love the drop-in crafts and gardening workshops. Every week is event week at the market!

Kids Crafts Making Lunchboxes with The Craft Queeenzzzz

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Tim Horton’s Saturday Night Movies under the Stars (Brampton)9-11pmGarden Square at the Rose Theatre1 Theatre Lane

Brampton, ON

Bring out your lawn chairs and get comfortable as we transform beautiful Garden Square into the ultimate cinema experience! Kids come early and participate in our Tim Horton’s pre-movie activity!

Movie- Captain America

Weather permitting

Phone:905-874-2800
URL: http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*The Bolton Farmers’ Market (Bolton)9am-1pm1 Mill Street

Bolton, ON

The Bolton Farmers’ Market is primarily a “first producers” market, allowing residents and visitors the opportunity to sample and purchase locally-produced goods.

The Market includes a Sprouts Club that offers weekly activities like face painting, colouring sheets, crafts, games and other programming for children age 12 years and under.

http://www.caledon.ca/farmersmarket

*Kids Ice cream Party (Burlington)2-3pmSobeys Extra Burlington1250 Brant Street

Burlington, ON

It’s National Ice Cream Day…like we needed a reason to celebrate ice cream! Join us for an exciting afternoon of ice cream treats, make your own sundaes, crafts and more! Recommended Age: 4 and up

$5 + HST pre-registration recommended.

905-332-3373

*John Galt Day (Guelph)10am-2pmMarket Square1 Carden Street

Guelph, ON

Celebrate the founder of Guelph, John Galt. The party includes free activities and entertainment such as face painting, hands-on crafts and live entertainment.

http://guelph.ca/event/john-galt-day-guelphs-holiday-2/

*Simcoe Rotary Friendship Festival (Simcoe)9am-6pmWellington Park (50 Bonnie Drive & Norfolk Street)

Simcoe, Ontario

Were the friendliest festival in August. Shop our outdoor marketplace, enjoy favourite foods, then take a break in our beer-garden with live music. Kids love Kidszone and the fun family activities.

http://www.lynnriverfestival.com

*44th Annual Kempenfest (Barrie) (Free Admission)10am-11pm205 Lakeshore Drive(Along Barrie’s Waterfront)

Barrie, ON

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**SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2014**

*Movies in the Park – Retro Replay (Aurora) (FREE)6pm-10pmAurora Town ParkWells & Mosley Street

Aurora, ON

Take in a movie outdoors at the park! Movies begin at dusk. This event is free of charge. A food donation to the local food pantry would be appreciated.

Food vendors on site (nominal fee)
Movie: Footloose

http://www.aurora.ca

*Jambana (Markham)1pm-9:30pmMarkham Fair Grounds 10801 McCowan Road(North East corner of McCowan Road & Elgin Mills Road)

Markham, ON

JAMBANA™ One World Festival, has grown out of years of world class concerts, theatrical productions and festivals. It features Canadian Reggae.

CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
Global Toronto engages JAMBANA™ One World Festival children with Face painting, Exciting rides are available for children all day. Pan Am Games display offers interactive games all day. Moms and Dads can keep an eye on the kids and stay connected to the exciting stage.

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*Pizzaville Free Community Weekend (Toronto) (Free Admission)9:30am-4pmRexall Centre1 Shoreham Drive

Toronto, ON

Complimentary tickets will be provided, they cannot be reserved and there are no presales. Tickets are on a first-come, first-serve basis; everyone is guaranteed entry.

416-665-9777
http://www.rogerscup.com/pfcw

*The Scarborough Ribfest (Scarborough)11am-11pmThomson Memorial Park Lawrence Avenue East and Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Cost Information: $2 Volunteer Donation at gate for all adults.

Phone: 416-818-8337
http://www.scarboroughribfest.com

*The Pirate Festival (Milton)10am-6pmCountry Heritage Park8560 Tremaine Rd

Milton, ON

Magic, Spanish dancers, and three piratical bands to liven up a quiet night.

http://www.thepiratefestival.com

*Ice Cream Carnival (Hamilton)10am-4pmWestfield Heritage Village1049 Kirkwall Road

Hamilton, ON

Celebrate summer with the sweet taste of ice cream at this lively family event. Edwardian carnival games, amusements, foods, music, ice cream making demonstrations and living history make the perfect topping for this delicious family outing.

(519) 621-8851
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca

*Music Fest (Georgina)11am-10pmCronsberry & Lakeshore (Off Highway 48)

Georgina, ON

Pony HopsJousting RingMini PuttPlinkoKid Carnival gamesFace PaintingBake sale

Live music & More

[email protected]

*Simcoe Rotary Friendship Festival (Simcoe)9am-6pmWellington Park (50 Bonnie Drive & Norfolk Street)

Simcoe, Ontario

Were the friendliest festival in August. Shop our outdoor marketplace, enjoy favourite foods, then take a break in our beer-garden with live music. Kids love Kidszone and the fun family activities.

http://www.lynnriverfestival.com

*44th Annual Kempenfest (Barrie) (Free Admission)10am-11pm205 Lakeshore Drive(Along Barrie’s Waterfront)

Barrie, ON

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**MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014**

*The Scarborough Ribfest (Scarborough)11am-8pmThomson Memorial Park Lawrence Avenue East and Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Cost Information: $2 Volunteer Donation at gate for all adults.

416-818-8337
http://www.scarboroughribfest.com

*Jambana (Markham)1pm-9:30pmMarkham Fair Grounds 10801 McCowan Road(North East corner of McCowan Road & Elgin Mills Road)

Markham, ON

JAMBANA™ One World Festival, has grown out of years of world class concerts, theatrical productions and festivals. It features Canadian Reggae.

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*Simcoe Day at Fort York (Toronto) (FREE)10am-5pmFort York National Historic Site250 Fort York Boulevard

Toronto, ON

Lieutenant-governor Simcoe founded the town of York (Toronto) in 1793 and was the first lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada (Ontario). Come learn about the birthplace of Toronto and thrill to the sounds of musketry, cannons and the fife and drum. Enjoy historic military presentations, family activities, feature performances, local crafts & food.
Enjoy a special Dusk Dances performance of Les Moutons at 3 PM.

416-392-6907
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Toronto Food Truck Festival (Toronto) (Free Admission)1pm-11pmWoodbine Park

Coxwell Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East

http://www.torontofoodtruckfestival.com

*Summer Cinema @ Fort York (Toronto) (FREE)7:30pm-9:30pmFort York 100 Garrison Road(Fort York Boulevard and Bathurst Street)

Toronto, ON

Movies start to play at dusk.

This summer, Scotiabank is presenting Cinema Under the Stars – a free outdoor movie series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and sit back and relax under the stars. The first 300 people will receive free popcorn and the first 50 Scotiabank SCENE Debit and VISA cardholders to show their cards will receive a VIP seat. This is a family friendly event, no alcohol or smoking please.

Movie: Jurassic Park

http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,6990,00.html

*Stonegate Summer Sizzler Celebration (Etobicoke) (FREE)5-7pmChrist Church St. James Anglican Church194 Park Lawn Rd

Etobicoke, ON

Free fun for families! Free Sizzling BBQ, ice cream cones,balloons, live music with the Mission Warehouse Band. Bouncey Castle and face painting for the kids.
Stonegate Ministry Sale Table.

416-767-0253
http://www.stonegateministry.ca

**The Pirate Festival (Milton)10am-6pmCountry Heritage Park8560 Tremaine Rd

Milton, ON

Magic, Spanish dancers, and three piratical bands to liven up a quiet night.

http://www.thepiratefestival.com

*Boston Pizza Family FUNdraiser (Brampton)5-9pmBoston Pizza65 Resolution Drive

Brampton, ON

The Family Education Centre (FEC) is partnering up with Boston Pizza to hold a Family FUNdraiser every Monday for the month of August. Bring the whole family out for a night of great food and company as celebrities from the Family Education Centre serve you. Come for a chance to win raffle prizes, all while supporting a good cause.

905-452-0332
http://www.familyedcentre.org

*KidSummer (Waterloo)9:30am-5pmWaterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village10 Huron Rd.

Waterloo, ON

KidSummer is a family day where kids of all ages can have some good old fashioned fun. FREE admission for up to two children with each paid adult admission.

Enjoy our museum gallery activities, musical entertainment, village horse drawn wagon rides and more! Help our village blacksmith twist iron, send telegraphs from our train station, and enjoy many more fun unique activities for all ages. Visit for a wonderful summer day!

Free admission for up to two children, with each $10 adult admission purchased.

519-748-1914

*Ice Cream Carnival (Hamilton)10am-4pmWestfield Heritage Village1049 Kirkwall Road

Hamilton, ON

(519) 621-8851
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca

*Toonie Morning Movies (Keswick)10:30am-12pmGem Theatre11 Church Street

Keswick, ON

Come and see Rio 2 this week at the Gem.
Admission is only a toonie!

905 476 0184
http://www.gemtheatre.ca

*Simcoe Rotary Friendship Festival (Simcoe)9am-4pmWellington Park (50 Bonnie Drive & Norfolk Street)

Simcoe, Ontario

Were the friendliest festival in August. Shop our outdoor marketplace, enjoy favourite foods, then take a break in our beer-garden with live music. Kids love Kidszone and the fun family activities.

http://www.lynnriverfestival.com

*44th Annual Kempenfest (Barrie) (Free Admission)10am-6pm205 Lakeshore Drive(Along Barrie’s Waterfront)

Barrie, ON

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**WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014**

*Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park (Vaughan) (FREE)7:30-9pmMackenzie Glen District Park220 Cranston Park Avenue

Vaughan, ON

Motown Mania
Go back in time with the sights and sounds from the greatest hits of the soul and R&B movement of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

http://www.vaughan.ca/events

*Moonlight Movies (Richmond Hill) (FREE)7-10pmRussell Tilt ParkBlackforest Drive

Richmond Hill,ON

Enjoy a summer evening under the stars! Bring a blanket and / or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie with your family and friends.

Despicable Me 2

Pre-movie family fun begins at 7 p.m. and the movies begin at dusk.

905-787-1441 x222
http://Richmondhill.ca/moonlightmovies

*Concerts In The Park (Aurora)7pm-9pm

Aurora Town Park

The Sattalites
This Toronto Juno Award winning reggae group will deliver a great evening of music for a hot night.

http://www.aurora.ca/Thingstodo/Pages/Special%20Events/Concerts-in-the-Park.aspx

*Movies On Mainstreet (Unionville) (FREE)150 Main Street

Unionville, ON

Join us at the Bandstand for movies under the stars! We are bringing your favourite family movies to Main Street Unionville every other Wednesday night this Summer!
The movie will begin at sundown, so arrive while the sun is still shining to enjoy activities and grab your spot!

Lego Movie
(PRE-MOVIE ACTIVITY begins at 7:30pm)

http://unionvilleinfo.com/News/Movies-on-Ma

*MAP Family Summer Event – Toronto Zoo visits Riverdale (Toronto)6pm-7pmRiverdale Library370 Broadview Avenue

Toronto, ON

Join us this summer at Riverdale as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!

This summer join us for a wild and educational book reading and then meet with Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Mascots. At the end of the program you will be given a fun Zoo activity sheet to take home! Encourage your passion for animals with games, colouring and more! Come and learn how the Toronto Zoo saves and protects animals and their habitats at home and abroad.

The program lasts one hour and is for children ages 5-12.

torontopubliclibrary.ca

*Summer Crafts (Toronto) (FREE)10am-1pmTreasure Island Toys581 Danforth Ave

Toronto, ON

Every Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27, free crafts from 10am to 1pm. No sign up necessary.

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*Kids In The Square (Ajax) (FREE)Summer in The Square7-8:30pmAjax Town Hall

Ajax, ON

Bring a chair to the square for Music in the Square (live concerts) and Kids in the Square (children’s performances) alternating weekly. All performances take place rain or shine. Performances move indoors if inclement weather where admission is on a first come, first served basis (180 capacity).

Kids in the Square: The Magic of Majinx

http://www.ajax.ca

*Dino Wednesdays (Waterloo)1pm-2pmUniversity of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON

The Earth Sciences Museum is hosting weekly Dinosaur Tours during July and August. Dinosaur Tours will be available to the general public for all ages for free every Wednesday at 1 PM.

(519) 888-4567 Ext: 32469
http://www.uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum

*Innisfil Public Library’s Fresh Air Flicks (Innisfil)5pm-11pmInnisfil Beach Park

676 Innisfil Beach Road

The Innisfil Public Library is thrilled to announce that Fresh Air Flicks, a series of outdoor family movies, will be featured at Innisfil Beach Park again this summer.
Films will be shown near the concession stand, at sundown or around 9:00 p.m.

Admission is free, so bring along lawn chairs and blankets for an exciting family event.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Wednesday August 6th (rain date Thursday August 7th)

The fun starts at 5:00 p.m. with music by Blues Meany, followed by activities for kids and Open Mic at 7:00 p.m. Aspiring performers are encouraged to bring their guitars and their voices!

http://www.innisfillibrary.ca/fresh-air-flicks

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**THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014**

*Family Movie Night under the Stars (Toronto)8:30pm-10pmEarl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst Street(Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West)

Toronto, ON

Movie: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

416-392-3846
http://www.toronto.ca/parks

*Science Club (Toronto) (FREE)3-4pmTreasure Island Toys

581 Danforth AVe

Every Thursday afternoon starting July 3 to August 28, free science afternoons from 3 to 4pm. Sign up necessary

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)3pm-7pmEast Lynn Park

(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

Face Painting

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

*Summer Kidz Program (Etobicoke)11am-1:30pmCloverdale Mall250 The East Mall(Centre Court Near Laura Secord)

Etobicoke, ON

Join us throughout August for some awesome activities and entertainment!

Activity 11am-1pm: Balloon Sculpture FunPerformance @1pm -Let’s Dance and Play!

This interactive dance workshop will have everyone moving and grooving to their favourite radio hits! Join us for energizing music, active play and constant movement.

http://m.cloverdalemall.com

*Outdoor Movie Nights (Mississauga)8pm-10:30pmMississauga Celebration Square300 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON

From Monsters to Muppets to old fashioned adventure, there’s nothing better than the exciting lineup of free summer movies at Mississauga Celebration Square.

http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare

*Meet, Greet & Learn with your friendly superhero Spiderman (Mississauga)10am-12pmActive Bodies Active Minds Playground

A1567 Sedlescomb Drive

Meet, Greet & Learn with creepy crawler fun and Spider-man . Do you love those curious eight leg crawlers and their beautiful webs? Join us for an experience of science as your children become Arachnologists and meet the most popular spider scientist Spider-man for an interactive one hour interaction. You can enjoy this day as a full or half day camp program.

905 602 5611
http://www.EduPlayground.com

*Throwback Thursday Movie Night (Pickering)6pm-8pmPickering Public Central Library

One The Esplanade

Travel back to the 90s with us and watch 10 Things I Hate About You!
A new kid must find a guy to date the meanest girl in school, the older sister of the girl he has a crush on, who cannot date until her older sister does. (Rated: PG-13) Snacks will be provided.

905-831-6265
http://www.picnet.org

*41st Annual Alliston Potato Festival (Alliston)263 Tupper Blvd.

Alliston, ON

A tribute to Ontario – grown potatoes. Parades, craft and food vendors, street performers and musicians, fairgounds, kid’s events, car and motorcycle shows.

FAIRGROUNDS ADMISSION:Weekend Passes $10.00Daily Admission $5.00 Seniors $3.00 Children Under 11 Free

Weekend Passes Can be purchased at the Gate.

http://www.allistonpotatofestival.com

*Sutton Fair and Horse Show (Sutton)12pm-11pmSutton Fair Grounds3 Fairpark Lane

Sutton, ON

A country fair with something for the whole family to see.Everyday – Midway,Vendors, Exhibits, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Zoo to You, Live BandsThursday Georgina Idol, Truck and Tractor PullFriday – Baby Show, Pet Show, Demolition Derby, Horse PullSaturday – Livestock and Horse Shows, Monster Truck Show

Sunday Livestock and Horse Shows, 4-H Garden Tractor Pull

http://www.suttonfair.com

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Free Shipping to Canada as well as $5 off their Back to School Packs. Promotion runs until July 31st:

http://www.lovablelabels.ca/product/Early-Bird-Price-Back-To-School-Packs/

**FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014**

*Richmond Hill Ribfest (Richmond Hill) (Free Admission) 12-11pm Richmond Green Park

1300 Elgin Mills Road East

This free three-day family friendly outdoor event, presented by Wilson Niblett will feature seven professional rib teams from across North America plus various additional food vendors to offer up a culinary experience like no other! Bring your family and friends to enjoy great food as well as live entertainment, the King Henry’s Arms Beer Garden, Expressions Dental Care Crafting Fun for Kids; a children’s and toddlers’ fun zone with inflatables and the Superior Events midway.

Pets will not be allowed within the event area. Pets are however welcome on the rest of the grounds of Richmond Green Park.

9057715508
http://richmondhill.ca/Ribfest

*Movie Night (Cambridge) Shade’s Mills Conservation Area 450 Avenue Rd

Cambridge, ON

Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night! The food concession will be open and offering snacks and drinks. Visitors should bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time. Cancellations will be posted on Facebook and Twitter.

Movie: Turbo

Price: Free with admission or $10.00 per vehicle

http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=27&Sub1=131

**SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2014**

*Cineplex Family Favourites July 2014 (All Over The GTA) (FREE) 11:00 am

All Over The GTA

Hotel Transylvania Directed by: Genndy Tartakovsky Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Kevin James

Plot: Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teen-aged daughter.

Admission (taxes included): General: $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Richmond Hill Ribfest (Richmond Hill) (Free Admission) 11am-11pm Richmond Green Park

1300 Elgin Mills Road East

Due to the nature of this event and to ensure the safety of all event patrons, pets will not be allowed within the event area. Pets are however welcome on the rest of the grounds of Richmond Green Park.

9057715508
http://richmondhill.ca/Ribfest

*Community Fun Day (Richmond Hill) 9am-2pm St. Christopher’s Church

459 Crosby Ave.

St. Christopher’s Church will be hosting Annual Community Fun Day. There will be yard sales, inflatables, games, face painting, bake sales, food and more. All money raised will be given to Richmond Hill Food Bank and Mission To Seafarers. Come and enjoy the beautiful summer!

Don’t forget to bring a non-parish food items with you.

905-918-2205
http://www.stchris.ca

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE) 8am – 1pm 49 Wells Street

Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora) 1pm-3pm Hillary House National Historic Site 15372 Yonge Street

Aurora, ON

Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

There will be a rotating schedule of these four activities… • Nature Detectives: searching for plants and bugs. • Dig It!: participate in a mock archaeological dig. • Scavenger Hunt: Children will be locate items in all rooms of Hillary House. Participants will then draw, or paint, their favourite artifact.

• Little Gardeners: Every child participant will be given a flower pot to paint, as well as a flower to plant in it.

Check Out the Website to see which Activity is on for the date you go…
http://hhahs.space4art.biz/

*Kids Cooking: Finger Foods (Aurora) 12pm-2pm Sobeys Extra Aurora 15500 Bayview Avenue

Aurora, ON

Calling all budding Chefs!! Join Chef Serge for a fun filled Finger Foods Class! We will be whipping up Scrambled Egg Muffins, Pepperoni Rolls, Chicken Quesadillas and Rocky Road Hedgehogs!

$10.00 per child, registration required.

905-726-2530

*Family Music Festival (Markham) 11am-5pm James Robinson Public School 90 Robinson Street

Markham, ON

The Family Music Festival in support of Hand Over Hand is an outdoor event at the James Robinson PS Universally Accessible Ecoschoolground for the entire York Region community full of live music, local vendors, community performances, food and more!

6474062580

Annual Mid Summer Community Festival (Etobicoke) (Free Admission) 10am-4pm Queensway Baptist Church 950 Islington Ave.

Etobicoke, ON

There will be a FREE BBQ, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Clothing Giveaway, Live Music, Games Inflatables and Much Much more.

416-251-6121
http://www.queenswaybaptist.com

*Batman Day (Etobicoke) 11am-1pm Richview Library 1806 Islington Ave

Etobicoke, ON

Batman is turning 75 today! Come dressed as your favorite Batman character and celebrate the adventures of the Caped Crusader with games, activities, and a chance to win prizes!

Drop into the library anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm to participate.
For children of all ages.

416-394-5120

*Halloween in July (Burlington) 12-4pm Sobeys Extra Burlington 1250 Brant Street

Burlington, ON

In our Community Events Centre children will be able to drop in to make exciting halloween crafts, get their picture taken in photo cut outs and then go trick or treating!

The price for the kids craft, which is a drop in event that runs between 12 and 4 pm, is $3, while everyone is invited to dress up and get involved in the fun…and maybe even win a prize for having an awesome costume!

905-332-3373

*Movies, Movies, Movies! (Pickering) 2pm-4pm Central Library Auditorium One The Esplanade

Pickering, ON

The Muppet Movie
Enjoy the original Muppet Movie from 1979! Kermit and his new found friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog-legs merchant is after Kermit.

*Harbour Day (Whitby) (Free Admission) 12-5pm Port Whitby Marina 301 Watson Street

Whitby, ON

Children’s activities until 5:00 p.m. Nautical Parade of Lights at dark followed by the Dentistry on Dundas fireworks.

Activities at Port Whitby Marina (301 Watson St W):
Jumping Castles, slide, face painting, crafts, paint a boat, balloon art for kids (Until 5 PM)

Children’s Activities at Whitby Yacht Club (Gordon Street South)

http://m.whitby.ca/en/residents/harbourday.asp

*Animals in Balance Charity Event (Brooklin) 12-4pm K9 Central 2836 Holt Road

Brooklin, ON

Nova’s ark is a local charity in Brooklin that is committed to building acceptance of people of all ages and abilities by providing opportunities for understanding through a wide range of activities and programs involving unique and gentle animals.

Bring your dog, give a donation to Nova’s Ark and you will receive a treatment with one of our Vendors.
Some of the treatments or services available are: Chiropractic Medicine, Massage, Reiki, Animal Communication, Animal Photos, Nail trimming, and more…

We will also have a kid’s section, and a raffle.

Looking forward to see you and your dog!!

http://www.animalsinbalance.net
http://www.facebook.com/animalsinbalance

*Kendal Country Market & More! (Kendal) 8am-4pm Kendal Centre Community 6742 Newtonville Rd

Kendal, ON

Art, jewellery, antiques, sweets, candles, make-up and much more!

Food, draws, dunk tank, Fun Park for the kids, live music and a charity ball tournament as well!

Something for everyone!

905 449 4131

*Festival on High! (Sutton) 10am-3pm High street

Sutton, ON

Sutton BIA will be hosting their second annual Festival on High in downtown Sutton.

Live bands and singers will be performing throughout the day.

Children’s entertainer Magoo will enchant the kiddies in the Kid Zone at Mill Pond Park. Kid Zone will also feature a bouncy castle, a dress-up station, and face painting by Wiggles and Giggles.

http://www.suttonbia.com

*Family Fun Day (Keswick) 12:30-4pm Indianola Beach Association 120 Cooks Bay Drive

Keswick, ON

There will be lots of kids activities with face painting, bouncy castle, races, etc. We will be selling hot dogs and drinks.

Come check out our new dock, maybe go for a dip! Bring a towel and a chair and spend an afternoon relaxing with your family at the park.

A donation for admission by non-members requested.

(In case of severe weather ~ Rain date will be July 27, 2014)

905-252-6242

*King Street Block Party & BBQ (Barrie) 11am-2pm The ABEX Group 41 King St. Unit #1

Barrie, ON

ABEX Central Financial Services presents their 1st Annual King Street Block Party & BBQ

BBQ by Old Firehouse Catering
Face Painting, Draws & Prizes

$3 for a Hamburger or Hot Dog & a Beverage.
All Funds Raised will support “Community Living”

705-733-2239
http://www.abexbrokerage.com

*11TH ANNUAL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE FESTIVAL (Barrie) 8am-3pm Barrie Hill Farms 2935 Barrie Hill Toad

Barrie, ON

We are raising funds for the new Royal Victoria Regional Cancer Centre, as part of the opening of the blueberry picking season at Barrie Hill Farms. Meal includes pancakes, sausages, coffee or juice.

Cost $7.50 per adult, $5.00 per child under 10.

http://www.barriehillfarms.com

*Family Fun Day & Charity BBQ (Barrie) 11am-2pm Market Buffet & Grill 141 Mapleview Dr. West

Barrie, ON

It is a Charity Partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District and the Market Buffet & Grill.

11am – games and fun begin!
12pm – Greetings and kids eating contest

Stay for: 28’ kids obstacle course Face tattoos and balloon making Retro Planet games and prizes Bulldog fitness zone

Market Buffet coupons

*BBQ and Games by suggested donation

705-792-1888
http://www.marketbuffet.com

**SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014**

*Richmond Hill Ribfest (Richmond Hill) (Free Admission) 11am-8pm Richmond Green Park

1300 Elgin Mills Road East

This free three-day family friendly outdoor event, presented by Wilson Niblett will feature seven professional rib teams from across North America plus various additional food vendors to offer up a culinary experience like no other! OBring your family and friends to enjoy great food as well as live entertainment, the King Henry’s Arms Beer Garden, Expressions Dental Care Crafting Fun for Kids; a children’s and toddlers’ fun zone with inflatables and the Superior Events midway.

9057715508
http://richmondhill.ca/Ribfest

*Eureka! Science on the Go – Colloidal Suspension (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 2:00 – 3:30 PM Central Library

Richmond Hill, ON

Co-sponsored by YMCA Ontario Early Years. Join us to make a colloidal suspension. Don’t know what that is, come and find out.

Dress for a messy experience.

Age group: 3-6 years with an adult.

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=1104

*PlayZone (Toronto) (FREE) 10am-5pm Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West

Exhibition Common

Discover Harbourfront Centre’s new imagination playground. This innovative playground encourages learning, movement and fun while families build new worlds, imaginary places and dramatic scenarios—on a larger-than-life scale.

Our Play Zone is an imagination playground that encourages learning, social development, movement and fun. Kids can build, connect pieces, create walls, forts, castles and all kinds of fun environments. Kids decide how and what to build without any influence from grown-ups.

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/onthesquares/index.cfm

*The Lab Cab Festival: Parkdale (Toronto) (FREE) 2pm-8pm Queen Street West

(Beginning at Dufferin and Roncesalles)

The Lab Cab Festival: Parkdale is a free, annual multi-arts festival. Offering performances of music, dance, theatre, film, poetry, crafts, kids stuff, visual art and comedy in a variety of venues, including restaurants, bars, community centres, boutiques, cafés, parks, libraries, parking lots, hair salons, flower shops, churches, clothing stores, antique stores, book stores and businesses in the Parkdale neighbourhood. Acts range from two to thirty minutes and include a range of expertise in each field, from well established artists to new and emerging talents. We offer free childcare and a free BBQ lunch to start the day.
The Lab Cab Festival is free, family friendly and community oriented.

http://www.labcab.ca

*Oakville Children’s Festival (Oakville) 10am-4pm Coronation Park

1426 Lakeshore Road West

Your arts and culture playground by the lake! The Town of Oakville and Tim Hortons are proud to present the Oakville Children’s Festival featuring FREE live performances by Sharon, Bram & Friends; Sheesham & Lotus; Jack Grunsky; and more!
Enjoy interactive building and art activities; yoga and dance lessons; magic, comedy, reptile and science shows; kids’ play zone and obstacle course; face painting; food vendors; and the list goes on!

Catch a free Oakville Transit shuttle from Bronte GO or ride your bike. A special bike parking corral will be available on site.
Rain or shine.

905-845-6601
http://oakville.ca/culturerec/oakville-childrens-festival.html

*Specialty Care Summer Carnival! (Mississauga) 10am-2pm Specialty Care Mississauga Road 4350 Mississauga Road

Mississauga, Ontario

Join us for a bake sale, fun, games and a dunk tank! All proceeds go to the Specialty Care Mississauga Road Residents’ Council to fund entertainers and outings. Bring the whole family! There will be jugglers, face painters etc..

905-812-1175 ext. 755

*65th Anniversary Celebration (Keswick)11:00am – 3:00pmWhipper Watson Park153 Carrick Avenue

Keswick, ON

This is a free event but we are asking that you bring a used book donation (either a children’s book or young adult, whatever you have).

There will be lots of games, scavenger hunt, silent auction, local business’s doing demo’s and interactive fun – Fun for the whole family! Pack your lunch or purchase a burger or hot dog from our BBQ fundraiser, there will also be drinks and snacks for sale. Come out and celebrate with us, meet other members of your community. Enjoy a day with your family unplugged from electronics/ everyday distractions and get back to the basics of play!

https://www.facebook.com/events/650614465033081/

*11TH ANNUAL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE FESTIVAL (Barrie) 8am-3pm Barrie Hill Farms 2935 Barrie Hill Toad

Barrie, ON

We are raising funds for the new Royal Victoria Regional Cancer Centre, as part of the opening of the blueberry picking season at Barrie Hill Farms.
Meal includes pancakes, sausages, coffee or juice. Cost $7.50 per adult, $5.00 per child under 10.

http://www.barriehillfarms.com

**TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014**

*Kids Around Town (Newmarket) (FREE) 7pm-8pm Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive

Newmarket, ON

(inclement weather shows will be inside Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall).

7pm-7:30pm
Sing Along With Russ

7:30pm-8 p.m.
Imagine Arts Inc.

http://www.town.newmarket.on.ca/en/kidsaroundtown.asp

*OPG’s Tuesdays on the Trail (Pickering) (FREE) 10am-1pm Sandy Beach Road entrance to Alex Robertson Park

Pickering, ON

Join us on Tuesdays this summer for fun, free and educational activities.

ACTING UP

Calling all budding actors. Join the Driftwood Theatre Group for a hands-on opportunity for children to experience live, outdoor summer theatre with a unique blend of kid-friendly workshops and performances.

905-999-2542
http://www.opg.com

**WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014**

*Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park (Woodbridge) (FREE) 7:30-9pm Sonoma Heights Community Park 100 Sunset Ridge

Woodbridge, ON

July 30: Sugar Heat

Acclaimed Latin Top 40 band fusing the styles of Canadian and Latino musicians.

http://www.vaughan.ca/events

*Moonlight Movies (Richmond Hill) 7pm-10pm Richmond Green

1300 Elgin Mills Road East

Enjoy a summer evening under the stars! Bring a blanket and / or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie with your family and friends.
Pre-movie family fun begins at 7 p.m. and the movies begin at dusk

Movie: Muppets Most Wanted

905-787-1441 x222
http://Richmondhill.ca/moonlightmovies

*Concerts in the Park (Aurora) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Town Park

Aurora, ON

No need to travel for great music. Bring your family, friends, chairs or a blanket to Town Park and enjoy! Don’t forget to bring a donation for the local food pantry.
BBQ and food vendors starting to serve at 6 p.m.

Eh440
This acappella group produces an unforgettable combination of crazy- beatboxing, sassy killer harmonies, and fresh, urban, R n B-influenced compositions this group creates a wonderful night of summer music.

http://www.aurora.ca/Thingstodo/Pages/Special%20Events/Concerts-in-the-Park.aspx

*Summer Crafts (Toronto) (FREE) 10am-1pm Treasure Island Toys 581 Danforth Ave

Toronto, ON

Every Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27, free crafts from 10am to 1pm. No sign up necessary.

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*Mosaic of Music Festival (Toronto) 5pm-9pm East Lynn Park

Toronto, ON

Our BIA members (stores & restaurants from Westlake to Jones along the Danforth) will be taking booths to provide fun activities, foods like Carribbean Roti, Italian, pastry, pulled pork, burgers, BBQ and more!
Children’s activities, art displays & fun!

https://www.facebook.com/mosaicofmusicfestival

*Moth Night – Family Nature Walk (Toronto) 8:15pm-10pm High Park Nature Centre 440 Parkside Dr.

Toronto, ON

Discover the “butterflies of the night” at the annual High Park Moth Night. We will explore moth habitat and spread moth broth on tree trunks before members of the Toronto Entomologists Association will set up special lights and help us identify moths. Please bring your flashlights and insect collection containers.

Event is great for all ages: bring the whole family!
No pre-registration necessary.

http://www.highparknaturecentre.com/ai1ec_event/moth-night-family-nature-walk/

*MAP Family Summer Event – Toronto Zoo visits Malvern (Toronto) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Malvern Library 30 Sewells Road

Toronto, ON

Join us this summer at Malvern as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!

The program lasts one hour and is for children ages 5-12.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Summer Days Performance Series (Milton) 12-1pm Milton Town Hall 1010 Main Street East

Milton, ON

Back for a second year! A free series of entertainment showcasing the best that Milton has to offer in music, dance, theatre and more.

All performances are free and family-friendly! Limited seating available, bring a lawn chair.

905-878-7245 x. 4904
http://www.artsmilton.com

*Dino Wednesdays (Waterloo) (FREE) 1pm-2pm University of Waterloo- Earth Sciences Museum 200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON

The Earth Sciences Museum is hosting weekly Dinosaur Tours during July and August.
Dinosaur Tours will be available to the general public for all ages for free every Wednesday at 1 PM.

(519) 888-4567 Ext: 32469
http://www.uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum

*Eureka! Summer Puppet Show (Pickering) 10-11am Petticoat Creek Branch 470 Kingston Rd

Pickering, ON

Everyone is welcome to join us for the ever popular Summer Puppet Show! Enjoy the shows, songs, rhymes and make a craft to take home!

2-5 Years Old

(905) 831-6265

*Lawn Chair Luminata – Outdoor Film Series (Barrie) (FREE) 9-11pm Memorial Square

Barrie, ON

The Barrie Film Festival invites you to enjoy a free outdoor screening in the park. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a film under the stars.

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium

Event Time: At dusk, approximately 9:15pm

http://barriefilmfestival.ca/outdoor-film-series/

**THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014**

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora) 10am-12pm Hillary House National Historic Site 15372 Yonge Street

Aurora, ON

Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

• Little Gardeners: Every child participant will be given a flower pot to paint, as well as a flower to plant in it.

Check Out the Website to see which Activity is on for the date you go…
http://hhahs.space4art.biz/

*Music At Mill Pond (Richmond Hill) (Free Admission) Mill Street

Richmond Hill, ON

In addition to great music, Thursday night concert goers can purchase and enjoy a barbecue dinner beginning at 6pm.
The barbecue includes hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, sausages, ice cream, pop and water. And, new this year, enjoy a cupcake, too!

Tom Jones & Neil Diamond Tribute Band

Please Note: Limited parking is available at Mill Pond Park and street parking is prohibited.
Parking is available after 5:30 p.m. at the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital’s East parking lot located on the east side of Trench Street and north of Major Mackenzie Drive.

Bicycle Valet Available

http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=prc_concerts_in_the_park

*Making Sock Puppets (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 10:30 – 11:30 AM Oak Ridges Moraine Library 13085 Yonge Street

Richmond Hill, ON

Have you ever wanted to make a sock puppet?
Come out to the library and use your imagination to make an animal, a monster, or anything else you can think up!

Age group: 7-11 years
Limit of 15 children

Note: Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult to the program room for drop-off and pick-up for the safety of the child.

Please pick up your free ticket 15 minutes before the program starts at the Circulation Desk of the Oak Ridges Moraine Library.

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=1117

*Making Messy Art (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 2:00 – 3:30 PM Central Library 1 Atkinson Street

Richmond Hill, ON

Making Messy Art Create your own masterpiece using sponges, your fingers, marbles and more. . Wear your old clothes and be ready to get creative.

Limit of 20 children

Note: Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult to the program room for drop-off and pick-up for the safety of the child.
Age group: 7-9 years.

Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the program starts in the south walkway.

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=1118

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE) 3pm-7pm East Lynn Park

(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

Face Painting

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

*Science Club (Toronto) (FREE) 3-4pm Treasure Island Toys

581 Danforth AVe

Every Thursday afternoon starting July 3 to August 28, free science afternoons from 3 to 4pm. Sign up necessary

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*Movie Night in The Beach Village (Toronto) 8:30-10:30pm Kew Gardens

2075 Queen St. E

Dress up as your favourite Harry Potter Character for our third movie of the summer – Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone.
Join us in Kew Gardens to watch the first movie in this classic series and revisit your favourite moments. Come early to settle in and enjoy the pre-show entertainment.

416.693.2242
http://www.thebeachvillage.com

*Outdoor Movie Nights (Mississauga) 8pm-10:30pm Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON

There is nothing better than the exciting lineup of free summer movies at Mississauga Celebration Square. Plan your visit, because movies are here, and they’re starting now.

Movie: Hunger Games- Catching Fire

http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare

*Eureka! Build Your Own Adventure (Oshawa) 2:30-3:30pm Oshawa Public Library Northview Branch 250 Beatrice Street East

Oshawa, ON

Build houses, airplanes, or whatever you wish with amazing wooden craft sticks! Then jazz them up with different colours!
Ages 9-12

(905) 579-6111 ext. 5870

This Science Experiment was really cool. Both kids were fascinated by this. Since they are only 4 and 2 years old, they couldn’t appreciate the reasoning for this, like an older child would. We still had a fun time watching the balloon expand!

*POP ROCKS BALLOON EXPERIMENT
What You’ll NeedPlastic Bottle of sodaPack of Pop Rocks or a Box of Wonka Nerds (Either will work fine)Balloon

Funnel

InstructionsAttach a balloon to the bottom of a funnel.Pour the Pop Rocks or Nerds into the balloon.

Carefully stretch the opening of the balloon to cover the opening of the bottle (DO NOT TO SPILL OUT YOUR CANDY).

Then stand up the balloon and shake the ingredients into the bottle.
Wait and you will see the reaction as your balloon inflates.

Why Does This Happen?
This is what you can explain to your children:

Pop Rocks candy is pressurized carbon dioxide gas. Each of the tiny little candy pebbles contains a small amount of the gas. The balloon inflates from the carbon dioxide contained in the candy. The candy isn’t enough to start the inflation. The soda will cause this because it is pressurized carbon dioxide gas.

Once you have dropped the candy into the soda, the carbon dioxide gas will cause the balloon to inflate because it has nowhere to go in the bottle.

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**FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014**

*Summer Word Out Movie (Toronto) (FREE)2pm-5pmS. Walter Stewart Library170 Memorial Park Ave

Toronto, ON

The Hobbit: the desolation of Smaug

Come watch a FREE Teen Movie as Biblo’s seeks out the secret door on Lonely Mountain that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug.

Ages: 13-19

416-396-3975
http://www.tpl.ca

*Midnight Madness (Oakville)6pm-12amDowntown Oakville

Oakville, ON

Enjoy Oakville’s largest retail event of the year! Featuring food, live music, entertainment and lots of community spirit. With over 6 blocks of family-friendly entertainment and incredible deals available right through to midnight, this is a great street fest for the whole family! Shop, dine and enjoy all that downtown Oakville has to offer.

http://oakvilledowntown.com/events

*St. Charbel 2nd Annual Lebanese Festival (Mississauga)5pm-10:30pmStreetsville Memorial Park355 Church Street

Mississauga, ON

St. Charbel 2nd Annual Lebanese Festival
Games, kids zone, dance groups, vendors, live entertainment, Lebanese cuisine

Admission: donation $2.00 per person for the whole three days

4167375301

*Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest (Mississauga)11am-11pmCelebration Square

Mississauga Civic Centre

Delicious food and drinks, numerous vendors displaying their wares, exciting entertainment and even a carnival midway were some of the highlights. There was something for everyone! Celebration Square was packed as the community came out in full force to enjoy this annual event.
http://www.mississaugaribfest.com

*2014 Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show (Kitchener)5pm-10pmVictoria Park

Kitchener, ON

In its 11th year, the festival boasts mouth-watering BBQ’d RIBS and chicken, CRAFT BEER, LIVE BANDS – in the Victoria Park, Kitchener.

NEW! This year Grand River Inflatables presents the KIDS FUN ZONE! And will be running all weekend with various inflatable activities for kids.

http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com

*Shade’s Mills Movie Night In The Park (Cambridge)8:45pm-10:15pmShade’s Mills Conservation Area

450 Avenue Road

Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night! Visitors should bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Movies are all rated parental guidance (PG) or general admission (G) and are suitable for families.
The movies are free with Grand River Parks Membership and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.

Movie: Shrek

http://www.grandriverca/Events/

*Friday Films & Freezies (Ajax)10:30amAjax Public Library55 Harwood Avenue South

Ajax, ON

Planes (Rated G)
A cropdusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race.

905-683-4000, xt. 8811
http://www.ajaxlibrary.ca

**SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014**

*Cineplex Family Favourites July 2014 (All Over The GTA) (FREE)11:00 am

All Over The GTA

Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00am for Family Favourites.

The Pirates! Band of MisfitsDirected by: Jeff Newitt, Peter LordCast: Hugh Grant, Jeremy Piven, Salma HayekPlot: Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.

Admission (taxes included): General: $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE) 8am – 1pm49 Wells Street

Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora)1pm-3pmHillary House National Historic Site15372 Yonge Street

Aurora, ON

Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

There will be a rotating schedule of these four activities…• Nature Detectives: searching for plants and bugs. • Dig It!: participate in a mock archaeological dig. • Scavenger Hunt: Children will be locate items in all rooms of Hillary House. Participants will then draw, or paint, their favourite artifact.

• Little Gardeners: Every child participant will be given a flower pot to paint, as well as a flower to plant in it.

Check Out the Website to see which Activity is on for the date you go…
http://hhahs.space4art.biz/

*Free Family BBQ (Aurora)1-4pmPhylis Rawlinson Park11715 Leslie Street

Aurora, ON

Join Jason Cherniak, candidate for the federal Liberal nomination in the new riding of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, for a free family BBQ at Phylis Rawlinson Park, 11715 Leslie Street. This event is open to the entire community and will include activities for children.

Phone:647-984-3389
URL: http://jasoncherniak.ca

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)8am-1pmRiverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)

Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfallLive music

(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Brickfête – Toronto 2014 – LEGO Fan Festival (Scarborough)Jul 19-3:00 pmDelta Toronto East2035 Kennedy Rd

Scarborough, ON

FREE PARKING

This is a family fun event!- Enjoy the amazing exhibit at your own pace.- You and/or your child can build in the “Look What I MADE” area.- Visit our vendors for unique LEGO or LEGO related purchase, including custom pieces, minifigures, old and new sets. – Speak with the builders of these wonderful creations, many of them will be onsite to answer your questions.

– Learn about the fun hobby of collecting, creating, discovering and building with LEGO.

$5 for kids, $10 for adults

http://www.brickfete.com

*BIG on Bloor Festival (Toronto) (Free Admission)1pm-9pmBloordale

1215 Bloor Street West

Now in its 7th year, BIG ON BLOOR celebrates arts, culture, community & small business with a unique community and city-building festival.

– The BIG Market Place: More than 200 arts, crafts, and information tables!

– PlayFair: Games for children and adults! Children’s storytelling, exotic animal menagerie, circus acts and aerial displays, hands on cultural exhibits and instructions, feats of daring at our trampoline display, impress your friends and walk on water with “What A Ball”, and of course bouncy castles, popcorn, face painting and more.

http://bigonbloorfestival.com

Live Green Toronto Festival (Toronto)12pm-5pmYonge Dundas Square1 DUNDAS ST E

Toronto, ON M5B 2R8

Kids Zone Shows12pm-Hula Hoop Fun Zone with Family Hoops1pm-Summertime Sing-a-long2pm-Hula Hoop Fun Zone with Family Hoops3pm-Summertime Sing-along4pm-Envirodrum

5pm-Hula Hoop Fun Zone with Family Hoops

http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=f75b073fd17c1410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE)8am-1pmCorner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)

Port Credit, ON

Jr. Diggers Club • Kids drop-in Gardening Workshop

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest (Mississauga)11am-11pmCelebration SquareMississauga Civic Centre300 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON

Delicious food and drinks, numerous vendors displaying their wares, exciting entertainment and even a carnival midway were some of the highlights.
There is something for everyone!

http://www.mississaugaribfest.com

*St. Charbel 2nd Annual Lebanese Festival (Mississauga)11am-10:30pmStreetsville Memorial Park355 Church Street

Mississauga, ON

St. Charbel 2nd Annual Lebanese Festival
Games, kids zone, dance groups, vendors, live entertainment, Lebanese cuisine

Admission: donation $2.00 per person for the whole three days

4167375301

*BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (Brampton)7am-1pmDowntown Brampton

Main and Queen Streets

Locally grown produce, hand-made crafts, baked goods and prepared foods, live entertainment and family fun!

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/edo/Downtown-Queen-Street/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx

*Showcase Saturdays (Brampton) 10am-12pmGarden Square at the Rose Theatre Brampton1 Theatre Lane

Brampton, ON

Showcase Saturdays will present some of Brampton’s top talents. You never know which rising star you may see performing! Perfect for the whole family.

All outdoor programming is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*Tim Horton’s Saturday Night Movies under the Stars (Brampton)9pm-11pmGarden Square at the Rose Theatre Brampton1 Theatre Lane

Brampton, ON

Back by popular demand, the Saturday Night Movies under the Stars will be returning every Saturday at 9PM beginning on July 5. Bring out your lawn chairs and get comfortable as we transform beautiful Garden Square into the ultimate cinema experience! Kids come early and participate in our Tim Horton’s pre-movie activity!

July 19 – Grease

All outdoor programming is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.905-874-2800

http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*Peel Pride Picnic (Brampton)12pm-8pmChinguacousy Park9050 Bramalea Road

Brampton, ON

11th Annual Pride Picnic as part of Peel Pride’s Pride Week in Peel, celebrating the LGBTQ community in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.
Come out for fun, food, family friendly activities, a chance to win prizes, great music and to see our array of vendors. Stay late for a dance at the end of the picnic!

647 500 3239
http://www.peelpride.ca

*Movies, Movies, Movies! (Pickering) (FREE)2pm-4pmCentral Library AuditoriumOne The Esplanade

Pickering, ON

Movie Playing: Pixar Shorts
12 short films from the creative minds that brought you Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and many more. With revolutionary animation, unforgettable music and characters you love, these dazzling short films have changed the face of animation and entertainment and are sure to delight people of all ages for years to come.

http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=2921&lib=

*Community Family FUN Day (Ajax)10am-3pmFaith Five Fellowship of Ministries1748 Westney Rd. (Between Taunton & Williamson)

Ajax, ON

Faith Five invites you to its 5th Community Family FUN Day! The day will be filled with prizes, sports/games, face painting, food, and a jumping castle! Admission is a non-perishable food item for a local food bank. Expect great fun for the whole family, and with you and yours there, it’ll undoubtedly be the best year yet!

Free Admission with a Non Pershiable Food Item.

905-427-7438

*3rd Annual Summer Artfest (Brooklin) (Free Admission)10am-4pmGrass Park Downtown Brooklin41 Baldwin Street

Brooklin, ON

Join Group 74 & the Ashburn Art Circle as we host the 3rd Annual Summer Artfest.Bring your family for this fun-filled free day in the heart of Downtown Brooklin.Enjoy a Juried Art Show, live music & entertainment as well as crafts & interactive booths for children.Come & spend the day at this year’s Summer Artfest – where we celebrate Art, Dance, Music & Culture!

We hope to see you & your family there!

905-999-5615
http://www.group74.org

*2014 Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show (Kitchener)12pm-10pmVictoria Park

Kitchener, ON

In its 11th year, the festival boasts mouth-watering BBQ’d RIBS and chicken, CRAFT BEER, LIVE BANDS – in the Victoria Park, Kitchener.

NEW! This year Grand River Inflatables presents the KIDS FUN ZONE! And will be running all weekend with various inflatable activities for kids.

http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com

*Alliston Habitat ReStore 5th Anniversary Celebration! (Alliston)9am-4pmAlliston Habitat ReStore239 Church Street South, Units 4&5

Alliston, ON

You are invited to attend the Alliston ReStore for their 5th Anniversary Celebration!
Ribbon cutting at 10am

Enjoy Games, in-store sales, kids colouring contest, face painting & BBQ from 10am-3pm!

705-435-0336
http://www.habitathuronia.com

*Music in the Park (Jackson’s Point)1pm-5pm

Jackson’s Point Parkette

Local musicians will be showcased in the parkette.
Bring a chair, relax and enjoy. Weather permitting.

Face painting by Tickles Wiggles Giggles childrens entertainers too.

ww.jacksonspointbia.com

**SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014**

*Just Paws for a Cause (Thornhill)11am-3pmThornhill Woods Park (Behind Thornhill Woods Public School)341 Thornhill Woods Drive

Thornhill, ON

Hosted by Just Paws Animal Rescue & https://www.facebook.com/NeshamahCongregation Please come out and join us with your families and your furbabies, for a fun-filled day Lots going on for everyone, big, small or furry. It will be a fun time for all. You can also have your wonderful pet blessed this day.
There will be vendors, free samples mascots, pet portraits and lots of other fun things. All for a good cause.

4169045616
http://www.facebook.com/events/1502385953326280/

*Kids Summer Patio Party (Woodbridge)12-4pmBoston Pizza Restaurant50 Interchange Way

Woodbridge, ON

Come join us at Boston Pizza Vaughan!
Show us your Arts & Craft skills & Bring in your favourite stuffed animal!

Create you very own Sundae & Try our special Boston Pizza drink!
All Kids meals will only be $4.99!

647-218-7492

*Unity Festival: Markham Around The World (Markham)10am-5pmOn Markham road two lights north of Highway 7

Highway 7 and Markham road

Come and enjoy great music, food and dance from different ethnic groups in Markham – Bollywood, Irish dancers, Japanese drummers and more!
Food and craft vendors and fun for the kids too.

http://www.mainstreetmarkham.com

*BIG on Bloor Festival (Toronto) (Free Admission)12pm-6pmBloordale

1215 Bloor Street West

Now in its 7th year, BIG ON BLOOR celebrates arts, culture, community & small business with a unique community and city-building festival.

– The BIG Market Place: More than 200 arts, crafts, and information tables!
– PlayFair: Games for children and adults! Children’s storytelling, exotic animal menagerie, circus acts and aerial displays, hands on cultural exhibits and instructions, feats of daring at our trampoline display, impress your friends and walk on water with “What A Ball”, and of course bouncy castles, popcorn, face painting and more.

http://bigonbloorfestival.com

*PlayZone (Toronto) (FREE)10am-5pmHarbourfront Centre235 Queens Quay West

Exhibition Common

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/onthesquares/index.cfm

*Summer Fun Run (Etobicoke) (FREE)10am-4pmThe Sailing Pond – Humber Bay Park EastLakeshore Blvd West & Parklawn Road

Etobicoke, ON

A free on-water “Model Boat Show”, the Summer Fun Run brings out many of the 120 members of the Metro Marine Modellers club of Toronto displaying their racing RC (radio controlled) sailboats, power vessels and static models. It is a great opportunity for both young and old to learn more about getting into this great hobby or to simply enjoy the surrounds of Humber Bay Pond with the tranquil action of the RC boats.

Boats will be sailing on the pond as well as being displayed on the adjacent park. The sail division of the club will also be racing on the pond and the power division will be holding competitions testing the skipper’s piloting skills.
A large public parking lot is right beside the “Sailing Pond”.

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*Speak-Up Rexdale Community B-B-Q! (ETOBICOKE) (Free Admission)1-5pmAscot Co-Op Recreational Centre930 Queens Plate Drive

Etobicoke, ON

We’re hosting a community cookout open to the public. Admission is free so bring the whole family. We’re marking the launch of Andray Domise’s Ward 2 campaign for City Council.

We’ll be featuring performances from local youth talent as well as a live DJ.

Please join us to celebrate the diversity and strength of the Rexdale community.

4162763748
http://andraydomise.ca

*Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest (Mississauga) 11am-7pmCelebration Square

Mississauga Civic Centre

Delicious food and drinks, numerous vendors displaying their wares, exciting entertainment and even a carnival midway were some of the highlights.
There is something for everyone!

http://www.mississaugaribfest.com

*St. Charbel 2nd Annual Lebanese Festival (Mississauga)10am-8pmStreetsville Memorial Park355 Church Street

Mississauga, ON

St. Charbel 2nd Annual Lebanese Festival
Games, kids zone, dance groups, vendors, live entertainment, Lebanese cuisine

Admission: donation $2.00 per person for the whole three days

4167375301

*Kids I Love Lollipops Party (Burlington)12pm-2pmSobeys Extra Burlington1250 Brant Street

Burlington, ON

It’s international Lollipop day, which means we should celebrate with an awesome lollipop themed party.We’ll have stories and games and, of course, candy. We’ll make candy, we’ll eat candy, we’ll even make candy crafts.

If you love lollipops this is a can’t miss event.

Ages 4 and up$5 + HST

Please pre-register at customer service

905-332-3373

*2014 Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show (Kitchener)12pm-6pmVictoria Park

Kitchener, ON

In its 11th year, the festival boasts mouth-watering BBQ’d RIBS and chicken, CRAFT BEER, LIVE BANDS – in the Victoria Park, Kitchener.

NEW! This year Grand River Inflatables presents the KIDS FUN ZONE! And will be running all weekend with various inflatable activities for kids.

http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com

**TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

*8th Annual Ward 3 Community Barbecue (Richmond Hill) (FREE)5:30-8:30pmRichmond Green1300 Elgin Mills Road East

Richmond Hill, ON

Residents will enjoy complimentary hamburgers, hotdogs, samosas and drinks. Children’s games, prizes, an ice cream truck, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy and jumping castles are a few of the evening’s planned.
Entertainment will begin at 5:30pm and continue throughout the evening.

(905)771-5497

*Kids Around Town (Newmarket) (FREE)7pm-8pm

Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive

Join us for family entertainment

Pandora’s Sox presents “Puppets & Songs”

Bring lawn chairs

(Inclement weather shows will be inside Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall).

http://www.newmarket.ca/en/events.asp?_mid_=904

*OPG’s Tuesdays on the Trail (Pickering) (FREE)10am-1pmSandy Beach Road entrance to Alex Robertson Park

Pickering, ON

Join us on Tuesdays this summer for fun, free and educational activities.

PARK RANGER FOR A DAY
Do you like discovery, adventure, protecting animals and improving the environment, and most of all making a difference? If you do, join Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Earth Rangers for a day in the life of a park ranger.?

905-999-2542
http://www.opg.com

**WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014**

*Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park (Woodbridge) (FREE)7:30-9pmChancellor District Park430 Chancellor Drive

Woodbridge, ON

The City of Vaughan presents its fourth Concert in the Park featuring Tim E and The Yes Men.
Go back in time with the 2013 King of the World Champion Tribute to Elvis Presley.

Presented by TD and Event sponsors CN, Direct Energy Home Services and Tim Hortons.

http://www.vaughan.ca/events

Movies on Main (Markham) (FREE)Unionville Main Street140 Main Street

Markham, Ontario

Join us at the band stand for movies under the stars! We are bringing your favourite family movies to Main Street Unionville every other Wednesday night this Summer. Enjoy watching a FREE big screen movie outside on a Summer’s night.

The movie will begin at sun down, so arrive while the sun is still shining to grab your spot! Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, etc. as they will not be provided.

Movie- Muppets Most Wanted

http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/News/Movies-on-Main

*MAP Family Summer Event – Toronto Zoo visits Centennial (North York) (FREE)2:30pm – 3:30pm Centennial Library578 Finch Avenue West

North York, ON

Join us this summer at Centennial as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!This summer join us for a wild and educational book reading and then meet with Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Mascots. At the end of the program you will be given a fun Zoo activity sheet to take home! Encourage your passion for animals with games, colouring and more!

Come and learn how the Toronto Zoo saves and protects animals and their habitats at home and abroad.

Children ages 5-12.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Summer Crafts (Toronto) (FREE)10am-1pmTreasure Island Toys581 Danforth Ave

Toronto, ON

Every Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27, free crafts from 10am to 1pm. No sign up necessary.

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*Summer Days Performance Series (Milton) (FREE)12pm-1pmMilton Town Hall150 Mary Street

Milton, ON

Back for a second year! A free series of entertainment showcasing the best that Milton has to offer in music, dance, theatre and more.Performances take place every Wednesday in July from 12pm – 1pm on the stage in front of Milton Town Hall, 150 Mary Street.

All performances are free and family-friendly! Limited seating available, bring a lawn chair.

905-878-7245 x. 4904
http://www.artsmilton.com

*Summer in the Square (Ajax) (FREE)7pm-8:30pmAjax Town Hall 65 Harwood Ave. S.

Ajax, ON

Heritage Square at Ajax Town Hall becomes your Wednesday night free entertainment destination. Bring a chair to the square for Music in the Square (live concerts) and Kids in the Square (children’s performances) alternating weekly.

All performances take place rain or shine.

Performances move indoors if inclement weather where admission is on a first come, first served basis (180 capacity)

Kids in the Square
Ron Cross Random Acts of Rhythm

905 619 2529
http://www.ajax.ca

*Dino Wednesdays (Waterloo) (FREE)1pm-2pmUniversity of Waterloo- Earth Sciences Museum200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON

The Earth Sciences Museum is hosting weekly Dinosaur Tours during July and August.
Dinosaur Tours will be available to the general public for all ages for free every Wednesday at 1 PM.

(519) 888-4567 Ext: 32469
http://www.uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum

*Innisfil Public Library’s Fresh Air Flicks (Innisfil) (Free Admission)5pm-11pmInnisfil Beach Park676 Innisfil Beach Road

Innisfil, ON

The Innisfil Public Library is thrilled to announce that Fresh Air Flicks, a series of outdoor family movies, will be featured at Innisfil Beach Park again this summer.

Films will be shown near the concession stand, at sundown or around 9:00 p.m.
Admission is free, so bring along lawn chairs and blankets for an exciting family event.

Movie: Footloose – Wednesday July 23rd (rain date Thursday July 24th)

The fun starts at 5:00 p.m. with music by Blues Meany, followed by activities for kids and Open Mic at 7:00 p.m. for Aspiring performers!

705-431-7410
http://www.innisfillibrary.ca/fresh-air-flicks

**THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014**

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora)10am-12pmHillary House National Historic Site15372 Yonge Street

Aurora, ON

Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

There will be a rotating schedule of these four activities…• Nature Detectives: searching for plants and bugs. • Dig It!: participate in a mock archaeological dig. • Scavenger Hunt: Children will be locate items in all rooms of Hillary House. Participants will then draw, or paint, their favourite artifact.

• Little Gardeners: Every child participant will be given a flower pot to paint, as well as a flower to plant in it.

Check Out the Website to see which Activity is on for the date you go…
http://hhahs.space4art.biz/

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)3pm-7pmEast Lynn Park

(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

From 4pm-6:30pm are Kids Activities
4:30-Theatre Group: Shakespeare in the Ruff, will entertain us and lead drama games with the kids.

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

*Science Club (Toronto) (FREE)3-4pmTreasure Island Toys

581 Danforth AVe

Every Thursday afternoon starting July 3 to August 28, free science afternoons from 3 to 4pm. Sign up necessary

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*Outdoor Movie Nights (Mississauga) 8pm-10:30pmMississauga Celebration Square300 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON

From Monsters to Muppets to old fashioned adventure, there’s nothing better than the exciting lineup of free summer movies at Mississauga Celebration Square. Plan your visit, because movies are here, and they’re starting now.

Presented by Tim Hortons, supported by RBC.

Movie: Muppets Most Wanted

http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare

My sister recently had a beach themed pool party. My children and I offered to make something fun to put as an edible centre piece. These are great for hosting a playdate, party, or to bring to someone else’s home.

The kids and I had a fun time making this and the party goers really liked them. The tray was eaten up.
All of the items (except for the blue jello) was purchased at the Dollarama. The brown sugar is in the food aisle and the umbrella tooth picks should be in the outdoor/camping aisle.

*Beach Party

What You’ll Need Clear Tray 1 bag of brown sugar Wrapped caramel cubes Teddy bear cookies Rainbow candy strips

Umbrella Tooth picks

Instructions Pour brown sugar on your tray. Pat it down. This is your pretend sand.Cut your rainbow candy strips in half so you have two small pretend towels.Line up your towels in two rows.Lay your bears on all of the towels.Unwrap your caramels and put them in a row in between the two towel rows.

Open your tooth pick umbrellas and stick them in the caramels to hold them still.

*Pool Party

What You’ll Need

4 Clear plastic bowls or small foil bowls Package of blue jello mix Package of gummy life savers Instructions1 bag of brown sugarTeddy bear cookiesLarge Paper plates or 2 small traysWrapped caramel cubes (optional)Rainbow candy strips (optional)

Umbrella Tooth picks (optional)

Instructions In a bag bowl, make a batch of blue jello as directed on the box. Once you have mixed it, put it into your small bowls.Put them in the fridge to set.Once your jello bowls are ready, put two bowls on each plate or tray.Spread out life saver candies in each bowl.Put the teddy bears on top of each life saver.

Put brown sugar (your sand) around the bowls.

This part is optional:
If you are making the Beach Party above, you can put some candy strips, teddy bears, caramels with the umbrellas around the plate/tray.

Enjoy! You can let your guests know that all of the beach & pool party is edible but the umbrellas!

*FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2014*

*Courtyard Movies at St. Peter’s (Toronto) (FREE)8:30pm – 11:00pmSt. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church840 Bathurst Street

Toronto, Ontario

Come join us for our third screening of the season!

A PRE-DVD screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA: WINTER SOLDIER.

Free screening, and snacks (popcorn, pizza, soda, coffee, treats) will be sold for $1 each. Seating is provided.

As always, all are welcome! Hope to see you there!!

http://courtyardmovies.ca/wp/

*Pride Week in Peel Festival (Mississauga)5pm-11pmMississauga Celebration Square Amphitheatre300 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON

The Pride Week in Peel Festival will once again take place. The event will feature performances, a Pride march, a community fair, free food and… a dance party!

416 618 6069
http://www.prideweekinpeel.ca

*Bolton Rotary Ribfest (Bolton) (Free Admission) 12pm-11pmAlbion-Bolton Fairgrounds150 Queen Street South

Bolton, ON

The Rotary Club of Bolton invites you all to join us for our annual ribfest. We promise to have one incredible weekend of mouth-watering ribs, entertainment and family fun! We will feature some of the most renowned professional ribbers as well as many other food vendors, to satisify everyone’s tastebuds. There will also be entertainment for all ages all weekend long including bands, midway, crafters, marketplace….

416-705-2941
http://www.boltonrotaryribfest.ca

*Shade’s Mills Movie Night In The Park (Cambridge) 8:45pm-10:15pmShade’s Mills Conservation Area450 Avenue Road

Cambridge, ON

The Lego Movie
The movies are free with Grand River Parks Membership and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.

http://www.grandriver.ca/Events

*Movies in Memorial Park (Hamilton) (FREE)6:30-11pmMemorial ParkHamilton & Parkside Drs

Hamilton, ON

The Waterdown BIA conducts FREE Summer Movies in Memorial Park.

Entertainment, old fashioned prices for hot dogs, face painting and more.

289-260-1261
http://www.waterdownbia.ca

*Fabric Painting Fun (Oshawa) 2:30pm-3:30pmOshawa Public Libraries, North view Branch250 Beatrice Street East

Oshawa, ON

Make patterns etched in styrofoam then use paints and transfer your pattern onto fabric or paper to make pictures or wrapping paper, or bring in an old piece of clothing, with no pattern, to revitalize it!
Ages 12-17

http://www.oshawalibrary.on.ca

*SATURDAY, July 12, 2014*

*Cineplex Family Favourites July 2014 (All Over The GTA) (FREE)11:00 am

All Over The GTA

Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00am for Family Favourites.

Smurfs 2Directed by: Raja GosnellCast: Jayma Mays, Katy Perry, Neil Patrick Harris

Plot: The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer’s newest creation – creatures called the Naughties – into real Smurfs.

Admission (taxes included): $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Build a Bug House at Home Depot (All Over The GTA) (FREE)10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Various Locations

Kids will learn how to build a bug house with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

A great free activity for children ages 4-12.
Kids will learn how to build a bug house using a hammer and glue.

You can now register online for workshops.

http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/build-a-bug-house

*Build And Grow Clinic (All Over The GTA) (FREE)Lowes Home Improvement 10am

Various Locations

Build and Grow Clinics
Conveniently shop while your kids build a fun and educational project!

Recommended: For children from grades two to five.

What Kids Will Take Home: The toy they made, a merit certificate, name tag, apron and goggles.

Please note: You can register the day of the workshop. However, space is limited to 50 children per store. Register in advance to avoid disappointment!

Next Build and Grow Clinics:
Turbo with pullback motor

http://www.lowes.ca/articles/free-build-and-grow-clinics-for-children_a756.html

*Customer Appreciation Open House (Woodbridge)12pm-4pmOh So Sweet8099 Weston Rd. Unit 15

Woodbridge, ON

Come in and be appreciated.
Oh So Sweet would like to invite you to their Customer Appreciation Open House.

Live MusicFace PaintingCupcake & Cookie decorating

Free Samples

(905) 265-9898

*Bass Pro Family Summer Camp (Maple) (FREE)12pm-4pmVaughan Mills Mall

1 Bass Pro Mills Drive

Casting challenge, colour a wolf track, BB shooting range, and shooting arcade.

5pm-6pm-Homemade Ice cream

http://m.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageBasicC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=86326&cm_ven=redirect&cm_cat=mktg&cm_pla=bps&cm_ite=summercamp

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora)1-3pmHillary House National Historic Site15372 Yonge Street

Aurora, ON

Discovery Days for Kids
Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

There will be a rotating schedule of these four activities…• Nature Detectives: searching for plants and bugs. • Dig It!: participate in a mock archaeological dig. • Scavenger Hunt: Children will be locate items in all rooms of Hillary House. Participants will then draw, or paint, their favourite artifact.

• Little Gardeners: Every child participant will be given a flower pot to paint, as well as a flower to plant in it.

http://hhahs.space4art.biz

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE) 8am – 1pm49 Wells Street

Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)8am-1pmRiverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)

Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfallLive music

(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Toy Hack (Newmarket)11am-12pmMount Albert Public Library19300 Centre Street

Newmarket, ON

Take old and broken toys and hack them into something new! Broken toys will be provided but feel free to bring your own for a personally unique creation. You won’t want to miss this!

For more information or to register please visit your local Library branch or call the Library at (905)-473-2472.
http://www.egpl.ca.

*Scruffy Muttz Customer Appreciation Grand Opening (Newmarket)1-3pmScruffy Muttz New Shop100 Ringwood Drive, Unit 12

Newmarket, ON

Scruffy Muttz Dog Grooming is having a customer appreciation day as well as celebrating the opening of our new shop on Ringwood Drive. Whether you are an existing customer or are looking for a groomer you are welcome with your pooch to join us. Lots of prizes, games for the kids, trainer on site to answer questions, munchies (for humans & dogs), tours of the new grooming shop and much more! MP Paul Calandra and his pup Phoebe will be coming to cut the ribbon around 1:30pm. Hope to see you there for a fun filled doggie day!

416 540 8611
http://www.scruffymuttzdgi.com

*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE)8am-1pmCorner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)

Port Credit, ON

Kids Crafts w/ The Craft Queeenzzzz • Making Personalized Sunglasses

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Showcase Saturdays (Brampton)10am-12pmGarden Square at the Rose Theatre 1 Theatre Lane

Brampton, ON

Showcase Saturdays will present some of Brampton’s top talents. You never know which rising star you may see performing! Perfect for the whole family.

All outdoor programming is weather permitting and subject to change without it.

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*Tim Horton’s Saturday Night Movies under the Stars (Brampton)9-11pmGarden Square at the Rose Theatre 1 Theatre Lane

Brampton, ON

Bring out your lawn chairs and get comfortable as we transform beautiful Garden Square into the ultimate cinema experience! Kids come early and participate in our Tim Horton’s pre-movie activity!

July 12 – Planes

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (Brampton)7am-1pmDowntown Brampton

Main and Queen Streets

Locally grown produce, hand-made crafts, baked goods and prepared foods, live entertainment and family fun! Visit Art in the Open in Garden Square.

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/edo/Downtown-Queen-Street/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx

*Bolton Rotary Ribfest (Bolton)12pm-11pmAlbion-Bolton Fairgrounds150 Queen Street South

Bolton, ON

The Rotary Club of Bolton will feature some of the most renowned professional ribbers as well as many other food vendors, to satisify everyone’s tastebuds. There will also be entertainment for all ages all weekend long including bands, midway, crafters, marketplace….

Free Admission, Parking and Entertainment
Located at the Albion Bolton Fairgrounds

Funds raised at the Bolton Rotary Ribfest go to support local community charities so come on out and enjoy helping others!

416-705-2941
http://www.boltonrotaryribfest.ca

*Taste of the Woods (Scarborough)12:00pm-5:00pmWarden Woods Community Centre 74 Firvalley Court

(Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East)

Community members in the Warden Woods Southwest Scarborough area come out to have fun, network and celebrate summer in festivity. Activities for kids include: crafts, face painting, reading tent, exotic animals, bouncy castles, and games. There will be various vendor items on sale, information booths by non-profit organizations, a live entertainment show by Scarborough’s Got Talent and tasty food prepared by Vesta Catering.

http://www.wardenwoods.com/assets/taste-of-the-woods-2014.pdf

*RCPC Family Day/Open House (Ajax) (FREE)9am-5pmRefuge City Pentecostal Church

10 Fuller Rd

Refuge City Pentecostal Church will be having its first Community Open House and Family Day at its new location at 10 Fuller Rd, Ajax, ON. The Open House will showcase all the Programs offered to the community by Refuge City and allow the public to meet the Pastor of the Church.

The Family Fun Day will offer food, games, Bouncy Castle and other activities for the whole family free of cost.

(905) 427-6922
http://www.refugecity.ca

*Book Signing for Mr. Pigglesworth (Oshawa)1-3pmChaptersOshawa Centre

Oshawa, ON

Free crafts start at 1pm

Authors, Nicole and Christina Cadwallader to sign their children’s book series, Mr. Pigglesworth.Mr. Pigglesworth is the series of charming adventures of a money-saving pig and his family. Follow Mr. Pigglesworth throughout his three books, and as he grows so will your child’s skills.

Nicole and Christina recommend these books for children ages 3-9.

mr-pigglesworth.tumblr.com

*Whitby Rotary Ribfest 2014 (Whitby)11am-11pmVictoria Fields (behind the Abilities Centre)Victoria Street

Whitby, ON

Come out to the 3rd Annual Whitby Rotary Ribfest at Victoria Fields

Home

Great foodLive EntertainmentRib-Eating contest50+ Market VendorsExciting Midway

Family Fun

*Nonviolence Festival’s Day in the Park (Waterloo)Victoria Park IslandVictoria Park

Kitchener, ON

Our 10th summer celebration bringing together many positive forces in Waterloo Region.
Featuring community group displays, vendors, food, music, and fun for kids.

5196168571
http://www.nonviolencefestival.com

*Kultrun World Music Festival (Waterloo) (FREE)2-11pmUptown Waterloo Square

75 – 115 King Street South

Neruda Arts will launch a new free summer festival in the Waterloo Public Square that combines the best of our Latin and world music programming expertise. Artistic Director, Isabel Cisterna, promises that Neruda Arts’ Kultrún summer festival will still have a strong Latin component, but there will also be leading word music artists of many genres. “Neruda Arts has always been about celebrating diversity and the possibilities that are opened up by expanding the mandate of our festival make it very exciting indeed.”
This year’s Kultrun summer world music festival will feature a tent dedicated to interactive children’s programming, music, dance and arts workshops, and a more diverse selection of ethnic food and craft vendors.

519-502-9677
http://www.nerudaarts.ca

*Kids’ Teddy Bear Picnic (Burlington)11am-1pmSobeys Extra Burlington1250 Brant Street

Burlington, ON

It’s Teddy Bear picnic month and we’re inviting you to join us for a celebration. Join us July 12 and 13 for a Teddy Bear picnic in our Community Events Centre. We’ll have sandwiches, snacks, ice cream, cake, games and other fun and maybe a few surprise visitors. We’re also asking members of the community to consider dropping off a teddy bear for a child in need.
The picnic will take place both days from 11 am to 1 pm. $12 per person plus HST. Please pre-register at customer service. Participation in the picnic not necessary for making a teddy bear donation. Thank you for your support.

905-332-3373

*SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014*

*Bass Pro Family Summer Camp (Maple) (FREE)12pm-4pmVaughan Mills Mall

1 Bass Pro Mills Drive

Casting challenge, colour a wolf track, BB shooting range, and shooting arcade.

http://m.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageBasicC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=86326&cm_ven=redirect&cm_cat=mktg&cm_pla=bps&cm_ite=summercamp

*PlayZone (Toronto) (FREE)10am-5pmHarbourfront Centre235 Queens Quay West

Exhibition Common

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/onthesquares/index.cfm

*Forget-Me-Not Family Fun Fair (Milton)9am-2pmMilton Fairground136 Robert St

Milton, ON

The Forget-Me-Not Family Fun Fair is going to be held at the Milton Fairgrounds annually in memory of Maximus Huyskens, an event held to support his family as well as raise awareness of car safety. Donations & all proceeds will be donated to support a charitable donations to Kids And Cars Canada.

There will be so many activities including a bouncy castle, pony rides, a Magic show, Monkeynastics, Kids Firepower, Milton Muay Thai…cool characters like Iron Man, Spiderman Batman, Disney princesses, arts and crafts, vendors, raffles, and delicious popcorn, ice cream, sno cones and cotton candy.

Along with a live puppet show with the actually voice talents from the show ” Toopy and BiNoo” in our kids indoor building.

Admission is $3 per adult and children are FREE
First 250 children will receive a beautiful stuffed animal!!

Tickets for rides and entertainment will be on sale.

416-996-9410

*Bolton Ribfest (Bolton) (Free Admission)12pm-6pm

Albion-Bolton Fairgrounds

Phone:416-705-2941
The Rotary Club of Bolton invites you all to join us for our annual ribfest. We promise to have one incredible weekend of mouth-watering ribs, entertainment and family fun! We will feature some of the most renowned professional ribbers as well as many other food vendors, to satisify everyone’s tastebuds. There will also be entertainment for all ages all weekend long including bands, midway, crafters, marketplace….

http://www.boltonrotaryribfest.ca

*Pizza and Video Games Day (Kitchener)4pm-6pmDeer Ridge Plaza (parking lot) 4281 King St. E

Kitchener, ON

Bring the kids and enjoy free video games in the largest video game truck in southwestern Ontario – Game Asylum! Free! Pizza Deal during the event: One large pizza, 3 toppings, three cans of pop: 9.99!

We may also have face painting, balloons – stay tuned! 🙂

No registration required – just show up for the fun!

519-722-1220
http://pizzaeuropekw.com

*TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014*

*Dino Time (Aurora) (FREE)6:45-7:30pmAurora Public Library15145 Yonge Street

Aurora, ON

We’ve got all the cool facts about the oldest creatures to ever walk the earth and we want to share them with you! Learn things you never knew about our extinct friends as we have a night of fun, games and exploration. Plus, we’re going to make an amazing craft for you to take home!This is a free program but please call to reserve your spot.

905-727-9494 x280
http://www.library.aurora.on.ca

*OPG’s Tuesdays on the Trail (Pickering) (FREE)10am-1pm

Foot of Liverpool Road

Join us on Tuesdays this summer for fun, free and educational activities in Alex Robertson Park.

Sun, Shade & Sandcastles
look for OPG tents on the beach

Susan Lindo of Durham West Arts Centre joins us on the beach to share amazing sandcastle building techniques.

Weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are suitable for ages 6 to 12. Due to the nature of program activities, day care groups and camps cannot be accommodated.

905-999-2542
http://www.opg.com

*WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014*

*Concerts in the Park (Aurora)7pm-9:30pmAurora Town ParkWells Street & Mosely Street

Aurora, ON

No need to travel for great music! All you need to bring with you are your family, friends, chairs or a blanket and enjoy!Tartan Terror

They bring traditional Celtic music, mix it with rock’n’ roll and blend it with their own unique Scottish comedy. A night not to be missed!

905-726-4762
http://www.aurora.ca

*MAP Family Summer Event – Toronto Zoo visits Thorncliffe (Toronto) (FREE)2:30pm-3:30pmThorncliffe Public Library48 Thorncliffe Park Dr.

Toronto, ON

Join us this summer at Thorncliffe as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!
This summer join us for a wild and educational book reading and then meet with Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Mascots. At the end of the program you will be given a fun Zoo activity sheet to take home! Encourage your passion for animals with games, colouring and more! Come and learn how the Toronto Zoo saves and protects animals and their habitats at home and abroad.

The program lasts one hour and is for children ages 5-12.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Summer Days Performance Series (Milton) (FREE)12pm-1pmMilton Town Hall1010 Main Street East

Milton, ON

All performances are free and family-friendly! Limited seating available, bring a lawn chair. For a detailed list of performers, visit artsmilton.com.

905-878-7245 x. 4904
http://www.artsmilton.com

*Dino Wednesdays (Waterloo)1pm-2pmUniversity of Waterloo- Earth Sciences Museum200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON

The Earth Sciences Museum is hosting weekly Dinosaur Tours during July and August.
Dinosaur Tours will be available to the general public for all ages for free every Wednesday at 1 PM.

(519) 888-4567 Ext: 32469
http://www.uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum

*Kids’ CBC Days (Toronto) (FREE)10:00 am-3:00 pmCBC Broadcast Centre250 Front St. W

Toronto, ON

Pre-schoolers, school-age kids, parents and caregivers are invited to come out and take part in this special annual event packed with interactive activities, live performances and free giveaways. Your kids will have the chance to meet their favourite stars including Patty, Sid, Mamma Yamma, Bookaboo, Daniel Tiger, Super Why!

Plus, there will be lots of free activities for young children including painting, crafts, bouncy castle, interactive zone, seed balls and more.

http://www.cbc.ca/parents/events/view/kidscbcdays

*THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014*

*Music In The Park (Richmond Hill)(Free Admission)6pmMill Pond ParkMill Street

Richmond Hill, ON

In addition to great music, Thursday night concertgoers can purchase and enjoy a barbecue dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
The barbecue includes hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, sausages, ice cream, pop and water. And, new this year, enjoy a cupcake, too!

Tina Turner & Rod Stewart Tribute Band

Limited parking is available at Mill Pond Park and street parking is prohibited. Parking is available after 5:30 p.m. at the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital’s East parking lot located on the east side of Trench Street and north of Major Mackenzie Drive.

http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=prc_concerts_in_the_park

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora)10am-12pmHillary House National Historic Site15372 Yonge Street

Aurora, ON

Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

Discovery Days for Kids
Learn and play at Hillary House!

There will be a rotating schedule of these four activities…• Nature Detectives: searching for plants and bugs. • Dig It!: participate in a mock archaeological dig. • Scavenger Hunt: Children will be locate items in all rooms of Hillary House. Participants will then draw, or paint, their favourite artifact.

• Little Gardeners: Every child participant will be given a flower pot to paint, as well as a flower to plant in it.

*Movies Under the Stars (Toronto) (Free Admission)7:30-10:30pmNorwood Park16 Norwood Road

Toronto, ON

Free movie and barbecue at Community Centre 55’s Movies Under the Stars sponsored by Downtown Automotive Group.
The event will be in Norwood Park and feature the film Shrek 2.

Barbecue starts at 7:30, movie starts at 8:45.

416 691 1113 ext 224

*Kids’ CBC Days (Toronto) (FREE)10:00 am-3:00 pmCBC Broadcast Centre250 Front St. W

Toronto, ON

Plus, there will be lots of free activities for young children including painting, crafts, bouncy castle, interactive zone, seed balls and more.

http://www.cbc.ca/parents/events/view/kidscbcdays

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)3pm-7pmEast Lynn Park

(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

From 4pm-6:30pm are Kids Activities
4:30-Theatre Group: Shakespeare in the Ruff, will entertain us and lead drama games with the kids.

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

*Lawn Chair Luminata – Outdoor Film Series (Barrie) (FREE)9:15pmMemorial Square, Heritage Park65 Dunlop Street East

Barrie, ON

The Barrie Film Festival invites you to enjoy a free outdoor screening in the park. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a film under the stars.

Mrs. Doubtfire

http://barriefilmfestival.ca/outdoor-film-series/

On the weekend my husband and I took our kids to Whittamores Farm in Markham. Our kids loved it. We were there for a few hours and could barely get them out of there. Although they do have seasonal fruits and vegetable picking, that day we just came to play.

The kind owners of Whittamores Farm are giving away a prize pack to two lucky group members. Each pack has 6 complimentary day passes to the Farm.

TO BE ENTERED IN DRAW # 1: Join my Facebook Group and SHARE my Official Contest post from my wall. (If you are not in my Facebook group, here is the link: https://m.facebook.com/groups/414893918647245)

TO BE ENTERED IN DRAW # 2: Email subscribe to my blog Entertain Kids On A Dime. You do this by scrolling down to the VERY BOTTOM of this page. Click on the bar that says “FOLLOW BLOG VIA EMAIL.” Then type in your email address, and click “Follow.” You will receive an email that confirms that you have subscribed to my blog. (If you have already subscribed, you are automatically entered into the draw)

The Prize:The Giveaway is for2 Winners. Each Winner gets 6 Complimentary day passes to Whittamores Farm in Markham. Contest Details: The contest closes on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10pm. The winner will be announced on Sunday, July 20, 2014 The prize winner will be contacted by email.

*You must live in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Goodluck!

Fun Activities To Do At Whittamores Farm: – Punchin’ Maze Game – Bugs n’ Buckets Sand Toy Lot – Wagon Rides (Daily 11:30, 2:00 & 4:30, Weather Permitting) – Farm Animals – Tractors n’ Trucks Sand Toy Lot – Playhouses & Climbers – Wooden Milking Cow & Goat – Animated Singing Chicken Show – Farm Bouncer (Daily until Labour Day, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Weather Permitting) – Combine Climber & Silo Slide – Tractor Tire Climb – Rock n’ Ride Horseplay – Horse Swings – Spider Web Climb – Pedal Tractor Track – Giant Tree Fort & Slide – Strawberry Mountain & Turbo Slide – Duckie Races (extra charges apply) – Nature Trail – Jumbo Pumpkin Jumper *NEW* (Daily until Labour Day, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Weather Permitting)

– Jumbo Corn Jumper *NEW* (Daily until Labour Day, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Weather Permitting)

*You can buy lunch there or bring your own picnic. They have plenty of shaded areas with picnic benches.

View of the farm entrance

My selfie on the corn jumper. (My kids were too busy jumping to pose!)

The giant slide! My kids had so much fun!

Let me start off by saying that this was my third attempt at creating a water blob. I looked at different ways to do it on the internet.

The first time I went to Lowes and bought a large plastic drop sheet and strong duct tape. I spent $20 and wasted time duct taping all around the edges. The blob leaked and flattened. This was a FAIL!

The second time I went to the Dollarama and bought a plastic drop sheet, duct tape and parchment paper. I ironed along the edges. The blob leaked out and deflated. Again this was a FAIL!

My third try was a WIN! In fact, I should have made two or three of them and filled them up side by side so the kids had more areas to play on.

*Large Sensory Blob*

What You’ll Need
XL size space saver storage ($2 each at the Dollarama)
Duct tape ($1 at the Dollarama)

Scrap items to put inside the bag. (We put in mini rubber dinosaurs, pom poms, a foam ball and different colours of cut up tissue paper. Other ideas you can do is feathers, small soft rubber toys, and leaves).

Instructions Don’t touch the cap part on the bag. Leave sealed. Slightly open a small piece of the ziplock side of the bag (enough to put a hose inside). Do this with the other one or two bags (if you are using more then one). Put in your sensory items. Lay the bag flat on the side that doesn’t have the cap part (so the children won’t hurt their feet). Lay the other bags next to each other in a row so they are touching one another. Fill the first bag with water. When finished, seal the bag shut. If there are any holes you can patch them with duct tape. We only had one hole to patch that my two year old purposely made. Repeat with the other two bags. Make sure the kids wait until all bags are sealed shut before playing on them.

Have fun!

*FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014*

*Markham Rotary Ribfest Music Festival (Markham) (Free Admission)5pm-11pmMarkham Civic Centre

101 Town Centre Blvd.

Come for great ribs prepared by eight professional ribbers, other foods, Mill St. beer tent, crafters and vendors and midway and games for all ages.
Professional musicians “The Beatlers” on Friday night.

Free admission and free parking.

http://www.markhamribfest.com

*Kidsfest At Centre Island (Toronto) (FREE)11:00AM-4:00PMCentreville Amusement ParkCentre Island

Toronto, ON

Summer’s here. Let’s celebrate! Games, activities, bouncing castles, clowns, music and much more!

Taking place during the first full weekend of July, KidsFest welcomes the arrival of summer with kid-sized activities that are fun for the whole family! With face painting clowns, bouncing castles, colouring stations, live animal visits from Far Enough Farm, music and more.
This does NOT include to admission to The Centreville amusement.

http://www.centreisland.ca/kidsfest-2014.html

*Taste of Lawrence (Scarborough) (FREE)Located on Lawrence Ave. E. From Warden to Birchmount

Toronto, ON

The Taste of Lawrence is a three-day food and cultural festival that takes place in the Wexford Heights BIA. As Scarborough’s largest street festival it boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA. Locals and tourists alike come to the festival to experience the Taste firsthand as they celebrate their cultures and learn about the rich heritage of others.

The event has two full size stages that feature professional headlining performances. One stage is specifically dedicated to entertainment for youth and encouraging them to participate in song and dance. Complete with midway rides and amusements, free sampling, martial arts displays, FIFA U-20 athletes, Soccer skill testing, play areas, live music, dancing in the street, and more smiles than you can imagine, the Taste of Lawrence has many attractions for the whole family.

416-288-1718
http:// http://www.tasteoflawrence.com

*Summer Festival 2014 at The Hub Mid-Scarborough (Scarborough)12pm-8pmEastown Centre plaza parking lot

2660 Eglinton Ave. East

PRIZES MUSIC GAMES MARKETPLACE BBQ DJ & MUCH MORE!!!

Over the past 4 years the Hub mid-Scarborough has hosted a very exciting and successful summer festival through the coordinated efforts of the Eglinton East/Kennedy Park community residents, local agencies, and the Action for Neighborhood Change (ANC). The highly diverse, multi-cultural event has included a barbecue, merchants market for local entrepreneurs to display their goods and services, games and prizes, as well as live music and entertainment.

416-275-7024

*Movie in the Park (Whitby)

9pmWhitby recreation complex

555 Rossland Road East

Join us on July 4th for Movie in the Park. This year’s movie is Frozen. The music group Socks and Sandles will beperforming before the movie from 7:15-8:15. Movie starts at dusk.

http://www.whitby.ca/en/residents/moviesinthepark.asp

*SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014*

*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)11am

Various Theatres In The GTA

Join us on Saturday mornings at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50.

It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2Directed by: Cody Cameron, Kris PearnCast: Anna Faris, Bill Hader, Will Forte

Plot: Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he’s forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids.

Admission (taxes included):
General: $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/events/familyfavourites

*Aurora Farmers’ Market – Art in the Park (Aurora)8am-1pmTown Park49 Wells Street

Aurora, ON

The Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair is EVERY Saturday, but this is a special event partnering with Kerry’s Place! Everyone is welcome to enjoy free entertainment, crafts for kids and 10 additional artists in the park!

Home

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)8am-1pmRiverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)

Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfallLive music

(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*The Open Market by 105 Gibson Centre (Markham)10am-12am105 Gibson Centre

Markham, ON

The Open Market is a collaboration of the best Markham has to offer. Lots of food vendors.

SING OUT LOUD SINGING COMPETITION FINALS9pm to 11pm

Eight finalists will sing on The Open Market stage as the final leg of their journey to be crowned the winner of this singing competition.

KIDZONE10am to 9pm

With an all‐access pass, children ages 5 to 11 can spend the day connecting through play. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, a craft centre, a nail spa, face painting, twisty balloons and lots of carnival‐style games for kids.

4168162858
http://theopenmarket.ca

*Markham Rotary Ribfest Music Festival (Markham) (Free Admission)11am-11pmMarkham Civic Centre

101 Town Centre Blvd.

Come for great ribs prepared by eight professional ribbers, other foods, Mill St. beer tent, crafters and vendors and midway and games for all ages. “Elevation” – U2 tribute band on Saturday night.

Free admission and free parking.

http://www.markhamribfest.com

*MPL Summer Reading Club (Markham) (FREE)11am-12pmAngus Glen Library

3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East

Come celebrate the launch of the Markham Public Library Summer Reading Club with a free WHIMZ Animal Show!

TD Summer Reading Club helps connect families with books and build confidence in reading through the delivery of free incentives and fun, accessible library activities. All summer long across Markham Public Library, through activities, crafts and amazing special guests.

Visit http://www.markhampubliclibrary.ca to register!

*MPL Summer Reading Club (Markham) (FREE) 10am-11amAngus Glen Library

3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East

Come celebrate the launch of the Markham Public Library Summer Reading Club with a free Comic Juggling Show!

Visit http://www.markhampubliclibrary.ca to register!

*Tripl3 Baked – Grand Opening (Markham)12pm -5pm2711 Bur Oak Ave Unit 2

Markham, ON

Tripl3 Baked is a new cupcake and cake shop opening in Markham in the Cornell Community.
There will be cupcake sampling, music, face painting, street magic and more!!!

*MAP Kid’s Summer Event – Royal Ontario Museum visits North York Central Library (North York) (FREE)2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.North York Central Library Auditorium5120 Yonge Street

Toronto, ON

Eureka! Discover the wonders of ancient China.

China has been the source of many inventions including papermaking, the compass, gun powder and printing (both woodblock and movable type). They also brought us the beauties of brush painting and calligraphy. Join us to see some artifacts from the Royal Ontario Museum and make a variety of crafts including a dragon headdress and ceremonial bell.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Kidsfest At Centre Island (Toronto) (FREE)11:00AM-4:00PMCentreville Amusement ParkCentre Island

Toronto, ON

Summer’s here. Let’s celebrate! Games, activities, bouncing castles, clowns, music and much more!

http://www.centreisland.ca/kidsfest-2014.html

*Environment Awareness Day (Oakville)11amOakville GO station214 Cross Avenue

Oakville, ON

The 6th Annual Environmental Awareness Day combines family fun with a community clean-up on Saturday, July 5th 2014 at the Oakville GO Station, 214 Cross Avenue. From 11am to 2pm, participants can enjoy a Barbecue by M&M Meats, donuts and beverages by Tim Hortons, live entertainment, giveaways, kids’ activities, and interactive exhibits about living ‘green.’

A drive-thru electronic recycling depot is available, making it easy to safely dispose of electronic waste.

9058456613 x209
http://www.oakvillechamber.com/images/PDF/Enviroday%20flyer%202014.%20final.pdf

*BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (Brampton)7am-1pmDowntown Brampton

Main and Queen Streets

Locally grown produce, hand-made crafts, baked goods and prepared foods, live entertainment and family fun! Visit Art in the Open in Garden Square.

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/edo/Downtown-Queen-Street/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx
Saturdays

*Tim Horton’s Saturday Night Movies under the Stars (Brampton)9pm-11pmGarden Square at the Rose Theatre 1Theatre Lane

Brampton, ON

July 5 – Frozen

*All outdoor programming is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*Showcase Saturdays (Brampton) (FREE)10am-12pmGarden Square at the Rose Theatre 1 Theatre Lane

Brampton, ON

Showcase Saturdays will present some of Brampton’s top talents. You never know which rising star you may see performing! Perfect for the whole family.

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*Summer Festival 2014 at The Hub Mid-Scarborough (Scarborough)12pm-8pmEastown Centre plaza parking lot

2660 Eglinton Ave. East

PRIZES MUSIC GAMES MARKETPLACE BBQ DJ & MUCH MORE!!!

Please join us this year for an exciting experience!!! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Phone:416-275-7024

*SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2014*

*Markham Rotary Ribfest Music Festival (Markham ) (Free Admission)11am-7pmMarkham Civic Centre101 Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON

Come for great ribs prepared by eight professional ribbers, other foods, Mill St. beer tent, crafters and vendors and midway and games for all ages.

Free admission and free parking.

http://www.markhamribfest.com

*Kidsfest At Centre Island (Toronto) (FREE)11:00AM-4:00PMCentreville Amusement ParkCentre Island

Toronto, ON

Summer’s here. Let’s celebrate! Games, activities, bouncing castles, clowns, music and much more!

http://www.centreisland.ca/kidsfest-2014.html

*PlayZone (Toronto) (FREE)10am-5pmHarbourfront Centre235 Queens Quay West

Exhibition Common

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/onthesquares/index.cfm

*1st Year Anniversary/Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser (Barrie)12pm-4pmGrowing Minds Childcare555 Mapleview Drive West

Barrie , ON

GROWING MINDS CHILD CARE IS CELEBRATING OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY/FUNDRAISER EVENT! WE ARE HAVING A CHARITY FUNDRAISER TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF BARRIE. BOUNCY CASTLES, BBQ, FACE PAINTING, AND RAFFLES ARE TO ONLY NAME A FEW OF THE FUN EVENTS BEING OFFERED.

BRING YOUR FAMILY FOR A FUN FILLED AFTERNOON TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR A GREAT ORGANIZATION! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE!!

7057190004
http://www.growingmindsbarrie.com

*MONDAY, JULY 7, 2014*

*Teddy Bear Sleepover (Ajax)6:45 PM-7:45 PMMain Branch55 Harwood Avenue South,

Ajax ON

Enjoy storytime with your favourite stuffy. Then he/she will stay for a sleepover adventure! Return to the Library anytime after 10 a.m. on July 9 to pick up your well rested stuffed animal and a keepsake album with photographs.

Registration RequiredRegister online or call905-683-4000, xt. 8811

[email protected]

*TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014*

*Fire and Ice (Etobicoke) (FREE)2pm-3pmRichview Library

1806 Islington Ave

Join us at the library when Mad Science delights and astounds us with their “Fire and Ice” show! See amazing science at work and learn cool experiments! For children ages 6 and up.

Tickets available at the 2nd floor information desk from June 18.

416-394-5120

*OPG’s Tuesdays on the Trail (Pickering) (FREE)10am-12pmAlex Robertson Park

Sandy Beach Road

Join us on Tuesdays this summer for fun, free and educational activities in Alex Robertson Park.

Weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are suitable for ages 6 to 12. Due to the nature of program activities, day care groups and camps cannot be accommodated.

905-999-2542
http://www.opg.com

*WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014*

*Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park: Synsonic (Thornhill) (FREE)7:30-9pmNorth Thornhill Community Centre (Outdoor Amphitheatre)

300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue

The City of Vaughan presents is third Concert in the Park on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 with Synsonic at North Thornhill Community Centre (Outdoor Amphitheatre) located at 300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill. Enjoy a vast musical repertoire spanning the 70’s, 80’s and more.
http://www.vaughan.ca/events

*Concerts in the Park (Aurora) (FREE)7pm-9:30pmAurora Town Park

Wells Street & Mosely Street

No need to travel for great music! All you need to bring with you are your family, friends, chairs or a blanket and enjoy!905-727-4762

URL: http://www.aurora.ca

*Movies On Main (Markham) (FREE)SundownUnionville Main Street

Markham, ON

The movie will begin at sun down, so arrive while the sun is still shining to grab your spot! Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, etc. as they will not be provided.

July 9 – Back to the Future – Sponsored by Blossom Lounge

http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/News/Movies-on-Main

*MAP Family Summer Event – Toronto Zoo visits Albert Campbell (Toronto) (FREE)6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Albert Campbell496 Birchmount Road

Toronto, ON

Join us this summer at Albert Campbell as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!

The program lasts one hour and is for children ages 5-12.

Related link:
torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Summer Crafts (Toronto) (FREE)10am-1pmTreasure Island Toys581 Danforth Ave

Toronto, ON

Every Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27, free crafts from 10am to 1pm. No sign up necessary.

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*In-store Chocolate Festival (Burlington)(FREE)11am-4pmSobeys Extra Burlington1250 Brant Street

Burlington, ON

It’s International Chocolate Day and we’re celebrating by having a store-wide scavenger hunt for chocolate related products. Join our team of experts at their stations for free samples and information on the health benefits of chocolate.

It’s going to be a chocolate lovers’ paradise and the best part…it’s absolutely free!

905-332-3373

*THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014*

*Family Fun Events at Earl Bales Park (Toronto) (FREE)7pm-8pmEarl Bales Park4169 Bathurst Street West

Toronto, ON

FREE Family fun theatre event
Duffle Bag Theatre presents: Three Musketeers

Rain or Shine

416-392-3846

http://www.toronto.ca/parks

*Science Club (Toronto) (FREE)3-4pmTreasure Island Toys

581 Danforth AVe

Every Thursday afternoon starting July 3 to August 28, free science afternoons from 3 to 4pm. Sign up necessary

4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)3pm-7pmEast Lynn Park

(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

From 4pm-6:30pm are Kids Activities
4:30-Mrs. Darling is back with some crafts in the park. Her inventions and art work are fun for children of all ages.

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

*Movie Night in The Beach Village (Toronto) 8:30-10:30pmIvan Forrest Gardens

131 Glen Manor Dr. at corner of Queen St. East

Join us of the second movie of the summer –FROZEN in the intimate setting of Ivan Forrest Gardens at the corner of Queen St. E & Glen Manor Dr. Come early to settle in and enjoy the pre-show entertainment.

416.693.2242
http://www.thebeachvillage.com