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We are officially moving into the last week of August. I am quite sad to see the summer come to a close. My kids last day of camp is tomorrow and then I will be home with them for the week. Thankfully my list will come in handy. I also plan to potty train my 2.5 year old son. That means we are in the house for 3-4 days. I have already loaded up on craft supplies and will be busting them out on Monday. I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend.
**Friday, August 22, 2014**
*Moonlight Movies (Newmarket) 8:15pm-10:15pm Maple Leaf Public School 155 Longford Dr.
Newmarket, ON
Inclement weather: Inside the Gym
Movie- Frozen
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy a movie under the stars. A donation of non-perishable food for Newmarket Food Pantry is appreciated.
http://www.newmarket.ca
*Busker Fest (Toronto) 12pm-11pm Yonge Street from Queen to College Toronto, ON Kids Zone
Located in Trinity Square Park, behind the Eaton Centre (accessible from Bay, Dundas or Albert Streets, or through the Mall) this area features non-stop fun for the entire family. There will be face painting, balloon twisting, music, free workshops for kids in the Scotiabank Tent, free Hoola Hooping and Devil-Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent and busker acts from an incredible line up of international performers.
http://www.torontobuskerfest.com/whatsup_buskerplay.php
*Friday Films & Freezies (Ajax) 10:30am-12pm Ajax Library Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South
Ajax, ON
Friday Film: Tinkerbell And The Pirate Fairy
905-683-4000, xt. 8811
[email protected]
*Touch-A-Truck Event (Oshawa) (Free Admission) 5pm-8pm General Motors Centre 99 Athol Street East
Oshawa, ON
This event allows children of all ages to get up close and personal with more than 50 vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
Some include: Oshawa Fire Services, Durham Regional Police, GO Transit, Ontario Regiment Museum, Mackie Group and many more. Lego Racers Camel Rides Face Painting
Food Trucks
A portion of this event will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oshawa-Whitby!
http://www.bbbsow.ca/en/Home/events/3rdpartyevents/touchatruck2014.aspx
*Shade’s Mills Movie Nights In The Park (Cambridge) 8:30-10pm Shade’s Mills Conservation Area 450 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- Ice Age
519-621-3697
http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/
*Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival (Waterloo) 12pm-10pm Waterloo Public Square King Street
Waterloo, ON
Welcome To The 26th Annual
Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival!
This year we are welcoming 9 BUSKER FIRST TIMERS & 3 FAN FAVOURITES AT THIS YEAR’S CARNIVAL.
*Winona Peach Festival (Hamilton) 5pm-11pm Winona Park 938 Barton Street
Hamilton, ON
There is something for every age group!
Midway plus games, Arts & Crafts, Commercial Exhibits, “Peach of a Car Show”, free entertainment and a demonstration area and many different kinds of foods!!
http://www.winonapeach.com/information.htm
*161st Annual Barrie Fair (Barrie) 10am-10pm Essa Agriplex 7505 10th Line
Barrie, ON
The Fair will see displays of a variety of vendors and exhibits which will be of interest to all visitors of the Fair. An exciting Midway and attractions like the Demolition Derby and Tractor Pulls will certainly make it another Fair not to miss!
http://www.barriefair.ca
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**Saturday, August 23, 2014**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over Ontario) 11am
Various Ontario Locations
Epic Directed by: Chris Wedge Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson
Plot: EPIC is an action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good who keep the natural world alive and the forces of evil who wish to destroy it. When a teen age girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world…and ours.
Admission (taxes included): General: $2.50
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
*CariFestival (Woodbridge) 12pm-11pm Woodbridge Farigrounds 100 Porter Ave
Woodbridge
CariFestival is devoted to celebrating Caribbean cultures in the City of Vaughan.
Kids Interactive Zone
http://www.carifestival.com/carifestival/
*Woodbridge Village Farmers Market (Woodbridge) 9am-1pm Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena Community Centre 5020 Hwy#7 at Islington
Woodbridge, ON
Environment Day
Library Seed Exchange
Kids Activities happening throughout.
905-851-9118
http://www.woodbridgevillagefarmersmarket.com
*Aurora Farmers’ Market (Aurora) 9am-1pm 49 Wells Street
Aurora, ON
Community Corn Roast Free children’s crafts
Splash pad
http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/
*Farmers Market (Newmarket) 8am-1pm Newmarket Riverwalk Commons 200 Duncan Drive
Newmarket, ON
Farmers & Vendors
Wading Pool
http://newmarketfarmersmarket.com/about_newmarket_farmers_market.asp
*Uxbridge Heritage Days (Uxbridge) 10am-5pm Uxbridge Museum
7239 Concession Road 6
Excellent fun and entertainment for families (wheelchair accessible) and people who want to learn about and celebrate Uxbridge’s history and heritage.
Adults $6
Kids 12 & Under are free.
Kids Zone with games and crafts and Festival Passport challenge. King Brewery Beer & Cider Garden beside Live Entertainment – Marion Drexler Band, and others.
Meat Merchant BBQ; military re-enactors; Antique cars and tractors
http://uxbridgescotthistoricalsociety.ca/events/heritage-days/
*3rd Annual Teddy Bear Fair – CRFC (Markham) 8am-5pm Whittamore’s Farm 8100 Steeles Ave E
Markham, ON
Join the Cancer Recovery Foundation in celebrating our 3rd annual Teddy Bear Family Fun Fair at Whittamore’s Farm on August 23, 2014! There will be fun activities for the kids in addition to all of the great experiences the farm has to offer.
See admission pricing online.
http://cancerrecovery.ca/get-involved/events/teddy-bear-fair/
*RBC Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival (Markham) 10am-6pm Markham Civic Centre,
101 Town Centre Blvd.
This is Ontario’s largest annual children’s festival that features a wide variety of entertainment, play zones, crafts and other outdoor activities for children aged 2-12.
Entertainment featuring an impressive line-up of children’s performers. Play zones, craft activities, face-painting, hair wrapping and henna art.
Community activities including police safety, fire truck interaction and paramedic demonstration
Purchase a Play-All-Day Pass and gain access to additional rides and activities including: a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, mini circuit, mini putt, paddle boats and much more!
http://www.guidingstar.ca/RBC_Markham-Milliken_Children%27s_Festival.htm
*Afro-Caribbean Festival (Scarborough) 12pm-8pm Albert Campbell Square 150 Borough Drive
Scarborough, ON
The fun filled family event will be enriched through live performances by local and international artists, visual art exhibitions, Afro-Caribbean cuisine and dance competitions for adults and children. Your children will love the Kids Zone which includes games, face painting and more!
40 vendors featuring food, crafts, local businesses, and Non profit organizations.
http://www.scarboroughafrocaribfest.com/
*Outdoor Movie Night at Main Square (Toronto) 6pm Main Square Southeast Corner of Danforth Ave. & Main St.
Toronto, ON
The Danforth Village BIA will host this family-friendly event, a screening of the movie “Jumanji”.
All are welcome! Arm chair seating will be provided.
The event starts at 6:00 pm & the movie starts at 8:30pm.
http://dvbia.ca
*Annual Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Festival (Toronto)(FREE) 10am-3pm Tommy Thompson Park
Foot of Leslie Street, south of Lakeshore Boulevard East.
The 6th annual Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Festival will celebrate this incredible migration by welcoming children, families and nature lovers to learn more about butterfly conservation and biodiversity. Through the many activities, nature hikes and educational displays at this year’s FREE event, visitors can discover the more than 55 species of butterflies and moths recorded to date at the park.
416-661-6600 ext. 5603
http://www.butterflyfest.ca
*Ukraine’s Independence Day (Toronto) 10am-12am Centennial Park 256 Centennial Park Road Renforth Drive and Rathburn Road
Toronto, ON
Enjoy a stage show that includes fabulous Ukrainian dancers, a stage production dedicated to Ukraine’s Maidan, a Food Fair, Market Place, children’s playgrounds, rides, and an outdoor evening dance with two live bands.
Entry is free but $5 donations are appreciated, and there’s complimentary parking.
http://www.ucctoronto.ca
*Nature Play in the Children’s Garden (Toronto) 10am-4pm Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Ave
Toronto ON
Explore the Children’s Garden in Chimney Court, meet our site animators, and take part in hands-on projects, crafts, games and more. Themes and activities change with the seasons and explore all of nature’s elements using materials we can find in our surroundings.
Weekends & Holidays
$5 suggested donation
Schedule
10:30am | Welcome Circle
11am–4pm Open play Eco-crafts Shelter building Wild crafting Story-telling
Cooking over the fire
http://www.evergreen.ca/whats-on/event-details/9491
*Busker Fest (Toronto) 11am-11pm Yonge Street from Queen to College Toronto, ON Kids Zone
Located in Trinity Square Park, behind the Eaton Centre (accessible from Bay, Dundas or Albert Streets, or through the Mall) this area features non-stop fun for the entire family. There will be face painting, balloon twisting, music, free workshops for kids in the Scotiabank Tent, free Hoola Hooping and Devil-Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent and busker acts from an incredible line up of international performers.
http://www.torontobuskerfest.com/whatsup_buskerplay.php
*Milton Monkeys Kids’ Club (Milton) 10am-12pm Milton Mall
55 Ontario Street South
Children ages four to twelve are invited to come out with their parents to enjoy our end of summer kids’ club.
http://www.miltonmall.com
*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE) 8am-1pm Corner 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!
Jr. Diggers Club • Kids drop-in Gardening Workshop
http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/
*Tim Horton’s Movies under the Stars (Brampton) 9pm-11pm Garden 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!
Movie- Bears
905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca
*Ratha Yatra Festival (Brampton) 11am-4pm Gage Park 45 Main St N
Brampton, ON
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ratha Yatra Procession in Gage park
12:00pm – 4:00 pm – the following activities will be held simultaneously
·Stage Shows (Drama, Singing, Indian Classical Dance, Kids on Stage, Musical instruments performance)
·Free Vegetarian snacks
·Yoga Meltdown, Q&A on Vedic philosophy, Kids Crafts, Indian Style Face Paintings etc.
The Ratha Yatra festival is a global cultural phenomenon. It’s celebrated in over 100 countries and 500 cities, from Boston to Belfast to Brisbane; and from Dublin to Dubai to Dnepropetrovsk. Breaking across geographical and cultural boundaries, Lord Jagannatha’s RathaYatra demonstrates the universality of spiritual love.
416-648-3312
http://www.iskconbrampton.com/p/ratha-yatra.html
*Back to School BBQ (Brampton) (Free Admission) 1pm-5pm Green Space Behind 4 & 10 Knightsbridge Building
10 knightsbridge road
Free Back to School Community BBQ
Games , Face Painting, Art & Crafts and many more
6472447544
Flip Fest (Brampton) 2pm-6pm Allstar Sports Centre 55 Regan Road
Brampton, ON
We have just completed a massive renovation at AllStar Sports centre, we now have the largest pits in all of Ontario. We are having a grand re-opening with demos, bouncy castles, face painting and try it classes
416-301-6074
http://allstarsportscentre.com/events.php?year=2014&month=08
*Community Block Party (Mississauga) 10am-4pm Credit Ridge Plaza
9497 Mississauga Rd
The Credit Ridge Plaza will be putting on the event and offering free massages, chiropractic evaluations, dental kits and oral health advice. There will also be free food and beverages.
In addition there will be fun and games for kids with face painting, a bouncy house, and mascots.
*The Bolton Farmers’ Market (Bolton) 9am-1pm 1 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
*Winona Peach Festival (Hamilton) 10am-11pm Winona Park 938 Barton Street
Hamilton, ON
There is something for every age group!
Midway plus games, Arts & Crafts, Commercial Exhibits, “Peach of a Car Show”, free entertainment and a demonstration area and many different kinds of foods!!
http://www.winonapeach.com/information.htm
*Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival (Waterloo) 12pm-10pm Waterloo Public Square King Street
Waterloo, ON
Welcome To The 26th Annual
Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival!
This year we are welcoming 9 BUSKER FIRST TIMERS & 3 FAN FAVOURITES AT THIS YEAR’S CARNIVAL.
*Outdoor Movie Night (Keswick) 8:30pm-11pm Keswick Presbyterian Church 23449 Woodbine Avenue
Keswick, ON
The Keswick Presbyterian Church invites you to come join us in an outdoor movie night in the parking lot!
Movie- Rio 2
We will also be handing out free popcorn to enjoy with the movie! Come join us for a community event!
905-476-3485
*161st Annual Fair (Barrie) 10am-10pm Essa Agriplex 7505 10th Line
Barrie, ON
Our 2014 Fair will continue in this tradition by hosting judged events of livestock, horses, and home crafts. The Fair will also see displays of a variety of vendors and exhibits which will be of interest to all visitors of the Fair.
An exciting Midway and attractions like the Demolition Derby and Tractor Pulls will certainly make it another Fair not to miss!
http://www.barriefair.ca
*Latinfest (Barrie) 11am-11pm Centennial Park 65 Lakeshore Drive
Barrie, ON
Come enjoy centennial park as we transform it into the Hispanic culture music and food for everyone of all ages and all faces to enjoy!
Enjoy refreshing beverages at the beer tent, kids will have a blast at the kids zone, hang out and enjoy the live bands and entertainment at the B101 stage area, and make sure you try Latin foods.
http://www.barrielatinfest.com
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**SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2014**
*CariFestival (Woodbridge) 12pm-7pm Woodbridge Farigrounds 100 Porter Ave
Woodbridge, ON
CariFestival is devoted to celebrating Caribbean cultures in the City of Vaughan.
Kids Interactive Zone
http://www.carifestival.com/carifestival/
*Tastes of the Hill (Richmond Hill) 11am-8pm Richmond Green Park
1300 Elgin Mills Rd E
Celebrate diversity and culture at Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill, a multicultural festival that provides a great opportunity for visitors to learn about cultures from around the world; to try international foods; to make crafts from different places; to visit animals from far away lands; to experience entertainment you have never seen before; and to discover new sports.
http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=tastes_of_the_hill
*The Car Show (Newmarket) (Free Admission) 11am-3pm Newroads Chevrolet Cadillac 18100 Yonge Street
Newmarket, ON
Music, BBQ, Prizes, Children’s Activities
Come out and meet OHL superstar Connor McDavid who will be on hand from 11-1pm signing autographs!
http://www.newroads.ca
*Uxbridge Heritage Days (Uxbridge) 10am-5pm Uxbridge Museum
7239 Concession Road 6
Excellent fun and entertainment for families (wheelchair accessible) and people who want to learn about and celebrate Uxbridge’s history and heritage. Held on the Museum Adults $ 6
Kids 12 & Under are free.
Kids Zone with games and crafts and Festival Passport challenge. King Brewery Beer & Cider Garden beside Live Entertainment – Marion Drexler Band, and others.
Meat Merchant BBQ; military re-enactors; Antique cars and tractors.
http://uxbridgescotthistoricalsociety.ca/events/heritage-days/
*Markham’s Got Talent (Unionville) 5pm-10pm Millenium Bandstand Main Street Unionville
Unionville, ON
Markham’s Got Talent is an event that merges their two greatest passions- social activism and artistry- into an empowering community initiative that provides a platform for local youth talent.
Join us with your family for a fun packed evening!
http://markhamtalent.com/
*Afro-Caribbean Festival (Scarborough) 12pm-8pm Albert Campbell Square 150 Borough Drive
Scarborough, ON
The fun filled family event will be enriched through live performances by local and international artists, visual art exhibitions, Afro-Caribbean cuisine and dance competitions for adults and children. Your children will love the Kids Zone which includes games, face painting and more!
40 vendors featuring food, crafts, local businesses, and Non profit organizations.
http://www.scarboroughafrocaribfest.com/
*Paws in the Park (Toronto) 9am-2pm Woodbine Park
Toronto, ON
Cost Information: A charity dog walk – pledges help the Toronto Humane Society save lives!
The Toronto Humane Society is proud to announce that our “Paws in the Park” Fundraiser is going to be the pet event of the year. The Toronto Humane Society is a charitable organization that runs solely off of donations and receives no government funding. Its annual celebration, “Paws in the Park” provides animal lovers an opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Society as well as to learn all about the programs and services offered.
In addition to last year’s face painting, celebrity appearances, and dogs available for adoption, this year there will be several new and exciting areas to visit.
http://www.pawsinthepark.com
*Coconut Festival (Toronto) 10am-6pm Wychwood Barns 76 Wychwood Ave
Toronto, ON
Festival admission: $5
Free for children under 12.
Number of 2014 festival vendors: 70 vendors, including 18 food booth, 4 chefs, plus specialty vendors, and speakers.
Coconut games for kids will be held with exciting prices to be won! A great family activities.
http://coconutfestival.ca
*Family Day (Toronto) 11am-4pm The Gardiner Museum 111 Queens Park
Toronto, ON
Join our mascots Arabella, Ting, Clayton and Nicco, and bring the whole family to the Gardiner to family-friendly activities.
Admission Adults- $12
Kids under 12 are always free (with the accompaniment of an adult).
Most activities take place in the lobby, but if you don’t see us when you come in, just ask one of our friendly volunteers where they are taking place.
Make sure you also check out our discovery boxes, do a scavenger hunt and take some colouring sheets home with you.
CLAY
Learn how to create a miniature mountain of clay with ceramic artist Jessica to mark this historical event. Then take a look at our Italian Renaissance Maiolica Gallery for some inspiration of mountainous terrains.
http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/events/event/family-days
*Busker Fest (Toronto) 11am-8pm Yonge Street from Queen to College Toronto, ON Kids Zone
Located in Trinity Square Park, behind the Eaton Centre (accessible from Bay, Dundas or Albert Streets, or through the Mall) this area features non-stop fun for the entire family. There will be face painting, balloon twisting, music, free workshops for kids in the Scotiabank Tent, free Hoola Hooping and Devil-Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent and busker acts from an incredible line up of international performers.
http://www.torontobuskerfest.com/whatsup_buskerplay.php
*TVOKids’ Read with Ranger Kara (Pickering) (FREE) 1pm-4pm Pickering Public Library, Central Library 1 The Esplanade
Pickering, ON
Inspiring a love of reading in children, TVOKids Read with Ranger Kara tour visits the Pickering Public Library. Geared towards kids aged 4-11 and their families,
TVOKids host Ranger Kara reads Boy Soup. This Canadian children’s book is about a giant who gets a cold and reaches for his tried, tested, and true remedy – a bowl of boy soup – but gets out-smarted.
Kids can get creative and enjoy learning with fun activities onsite and get up close with Ranger Kara in a meet-and-greet autograph session following the reading. The first 350 kids in attendance will receive a special Read with Ranger Kara gift bag.
Kids can catch more of Kara on TVO’s The Space, Monday to Friday from 3:30pm – 7 pm.
tvokids.com/events/readrangerkara
905-831-6265 ext. 6252
*Oshawa Zoo + Fun Farm (Oshawa) 10am-5pm Oshawa Zoo
3377 Grandview Street, North
Family Day on Saturday August 23, 2014 (rain out date Sunday August 24)
Clowns, animal ballons, face painting, Super Goat show
BBQ Hot Dog, Pop + Chips for $2.50 With all proceeds to the Oshawa Zoo
http://www.oshawazoo.ca
*Winona Peach Festival (Hamilton) 10am-6pm Winona Park 938 Barton Street
Hamilton, ON
There is something for every age group!
Midway plus games, Arts & Crafts, Commercial Exhibits, “Peach of a Car Show”, free entertainment and a demonstration area and many different kinds of foods!!
http://www.winonapeach.com/information.htm
*Multicultural Festival (Hamilton) 10:30am-8pm Hamilton Waterfront Trust 47 Discovery Drive
Hamilton, ON
A free one-day festival for connecting and promoting the diverse communities of Hamilton’s Ward 2 neighbourhoods.
The festival will feature local performers, music, games, kids’ activities, food, and arts and crafts vendors. There will also be a space for inter-cultural conversations about inclusion and equity in our communities.
905 297 4694
https://www.facebook.com/events/312033355632837/
http://multiculturalfestival.eventbrite.com/
*2nd Annual Street Fest (Burlington) 11am-4pm Downtown Burlington Brant Street (From Caroline to Lakeshore Road)
Burlington, ON
Join us again for an amazing day full of tuner cars, classics, sports cars, hot rods, choppers, exotics, muscle cars, and some of the most outrageous rides around. Win cool prizes, marvel over motorsports displays, enjoy live music and visit the Fun Zone.
http://www.marquesdelegance.ca
*Dr. Surya’s Charity BBQ (Burlington) 11:30am-3pm Dr. Surya & Associates Dental Office 3401 Fairview Street
Burlington, ON
Please come join us at Dr. Surya & Associates for a Charity BBQ.
Great fun for all ages with food, drinks, live music, a bouncy castle & face painting for the kids, snow cones, great raffle prizes, 50/50 draw and more!
We are giving one lucky individual the chance to win Invisalign® FREE!
905-634-3665
URL: http://www.drsurya.com
*Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival (Waterloo) 12pm-4pm Waterloo Public Square King Street
Waterloo, ON
Welcome To The 26th Annual
Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival!
This year we are welcoming 9 BUSKER FIRST TIMERS & 3 FAN FAVOURITES AT THIS YEAR’S CARNIVAL.
*161st Annual Fair (Barrie) 9am-6pm Essa Agriplex 7505 10th Line
Barrie, ON
Our 2014 Fair will continue in this tradition by hosting judged events of livestock, horses, and home crafts. The Fair will also see displays of a variety of vendors and exhibits which will be of interest to all visitors of the Fair.
An exciting Midway and attractions like the Demolition Derby and Tractor Pulls will certainly make it another Fair not to miss!
http://www.barriefair.ca
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**MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014**
*Movie Under The Stars (Newmarket) 8:15pm Maple Leaf Public School 155 Longford Dr. (Inclement weather inside gym)
Newmarket, ON
Movie-Frozen
http://www.town.newmarket.on.ca/en/MoonlightMovies.asp
*Toonie Morning Movies (Keswick) 10:30am-12pm Gem Theatre 11 Church Street
Keswick, ON
Come and see this week at the Gem.
We are featuring toonie morning movies every Monday to Friday at 10:30am.
Admission is only a toonie!
905 476 0184
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**TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014**
*Ward 4 Community BBQ (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 5pm-8pm Mill Pond Park Mill Street & Trench Street
Richmond Hill, ON
Councillor David West would like to invite Ward 4 residents and their friends to join him for a community BBQ.
There will be live entertainment, children’s activities and free food!
416-573-3362
*Movies in the Park – End of Summer Superhero Party (Aurora)(FREE) 6pm-10pm Hickson Park Conover Ave
Aurora, ON
Take in a movie outdoors at the park! Movies begin at dusk. This event is free. A food donation to the local food pantry would be appreciated. Food vendors on site nominal fee applies). Enjoy super hero games and a few super surprises.
Activities from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Movie: “Man of Steel” Rated PG 13
http://www.aurora.ca
Summer Cinema at Fort York (Toronto)(FREE) 8pm Fort York 100 Garrison Road
Toronto, ON
Scotiabank presents family-friendly movies this summer at Fort York.
The first 300 people receive free popcorn and the first 50 Scotiabank Scene Debit or Visa cardholders get VIP seating.
Films begin at sunset (between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.).
Movie: The Amazing Spiderman 2
http://www.toronto.com/events/summer-cinema-at-fort-york/
*OPG’s Tuesdays on the Trail (Pickering) 8pm Sandy Beach Road entrance to Alex Robertson Park
Pickering, ON
Movie Under The Stars
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for this last blast of fun at Alex Robertson Park. Be sure to bring a non-perishable food item to help fill a truck for St. Paul’s on the Hill Community Food Bank.
http://www.opg.com
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**WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014**
*Moonlight Movies (Richmond Hill) Rouge Woods Community Centre & Indoor Bocce Facility 110 Shirley 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.
Movie: Frozen
Pre-movie family fun begins at 7 p.m. and the movies begin
RichmondHill.ca/Moonlightmovies
*Park Opening (Richmond Hill) 6pm-7:30pm Rumble Pond Park Bathurst & Mill Street
Richmond Hill, ON
Free BBQ and ice cream (while quantities last)
http://www.richmondhill.ca/documents/park_opening_rumble_pond_poster.pdf
*Movies On Main Street (Unionville) (FREE) Just before Dusk 197 Mainstreet
Unionville, ON
The movie will begin at sundown, so arrive while the sun is still shining to enjoy activities and grab your spot!
Movie: Despicable Me (take a picture with a Minion)
Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, etc. as they will not be provided
http://unionvilleinfo.com/News/Movies-on-Main
*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
*MAP Family Summer Event: Toronto Zoo visits Cedarbrae (Scarborough) 2:30pm-3:30pm Cedarbrae Library 545 Markham Rd,
Scarborough ON
Join us this summer at Cedarbrae 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/
*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
*Lawn Chair Luminata (Barrie) 9pm-11pm Memorial Square
Barrie, ON
Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a film under the stars.
Movie- Hunger Games-Catching Fire
http://barriefilmfestival.ca/outdoor-film-series/
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**THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014**
*Official Opening of Mill Race Park (Maple) 6pm-7pm Mill Race Park 310 Thomas Cook Avenue (n. of Rutherford Rd., between Dufferin and Bathurst St)
Maple, ON
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Complimentary Refreshments and Entertainment
Phone:905-832-8585 ext. 98024
*Concert In The Park (Richmond Hill) 7pm Millpond Park Mill & Trench 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!
Please Note: Limited parking is available at Mill Pond Park and street parking is prohibited. As such, residents are encouraged to take public transit or carpool. Additionally, 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.
Abba Mania Tribute Band
http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=prc_concerts_in_the_park
*Movies in the Park – End of Summer Superhero Party (Aurora) 6pm-10pm Norm Weller Park
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 applies).
Enjoy super hero games and a few super surprises. Activities from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Movie: “Spiderman I” Rated PG 13
http://www.aurora.ca/aurora/moviesinthepark
*Moonlight Movies (Newmarket) 8:15pm-10:15pm College Manor Park College Manor Dr.
Newmarket, ON
Inclement weather: Ray Twinney Complex, Rink 1, at 100 Eagle St. West
Movie-RIO 2
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy a movie under the stars. A donation of non-perishable food for Newmarket Food Pantry is appreciated.
http://www.newmarket.ca
*Family Fun Movie (Toronto)(FREE) 8:30pm-10pm Earl Bales Park 4169 Bathurst St.
(east side of Bathurst Street, south of Sheppard Avenue),
Movie:Despicable Me 2
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=35d3d8201c207410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=b44b1f6230f22410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
*Science Club (Toronto) (FREE) 3-4pm Treasure Island Toys 581 Danforth Ave 4
Toronto, ON
Every Thursday afternoon starting July 3 to August 28, free science afternoons from 3 to 4pm. Sign up necessary
4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca