JULY FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (July 25- July 31) | Entertain Kids on a Dime

**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!!

www.animalsinbalance.net
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.

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
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.

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.

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.

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!

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) 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
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

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