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*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
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 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
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 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
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
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
*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
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. 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
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
*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/