MAY FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (May 1st-23) | Entertain Kids on a Dime

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014

*Stouffville Home Show (Stouffville) Stouffville Arena

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

All Ages | $2

Stouffville Home Show at Stouffville Arena 9th Line over 100 Exhibitors, thousands of dollars worth of giveaways each day! Live demonstrations, children’s activities and much much more! Mark You Calendars, meet the best local home improvment experts , designers and garden pros all under one roof!

Contact:Attila Demjen| Email:[email protected]| |Phone:289 338 6278

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014
*Robots – Cineplex Family Favorites (ALL OVER GTA) 11am

Your Local Cineplex Theare

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! This week featuring: Robots. Fasten your seat bolts and gear up for a hilarious, heartwarming comedy that’s “Fun for the whole family!” (Clay Smith, Access Hollywood) With the help of his misfit mechanical friends, a small town robot named Rodney embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he heads for the big city to pursue his dreams-and ultimately proves that anyone can shine no matter what they’re made of. Featuring an all-star voice cast and a groundbreaking visual style that pushes the boundaries of animated filmmaking. Robots is a dazzling, fun-filled feast for the eyes and a riveting good time for all ages!

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

*Stouffville Home Show (Stouffville) Stouffville Arena

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

All Ages | $2

Contact:Attila Demjen| Email:[email protected]| |Phone:289 338 6278

*ROM REVEALED Weekend (Toronto) (FREE) Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park

10:00 am – 5:30 pm

To celebrate its Centennial, the ROM is throwing open its doors to the public and offering free general admission during its ROM Revealed Weekend.

ROM Revealed offers a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and explore the areas of the Museum traditionally not open to the public, including the ROM’s DNA lab, its collections vaults, antler room, its 6 floors of Curatorial Centres and much more. During ROM Revealed visitors will experience:

•Two self-guided, behind-the-scenes routes that take you into the ROM’s collections vaults and research labs. •Family-friendly activities including appearances by the popular Earth Rangers, a chance to walk on a piece of the moon and photo opportunities with the ROM’s beloved mascots Gordo and Gertie. •Hands-on learning labs where visitors can touch and examine real specimens and discover what’s behind some of the ROM`s most iconic objects, including a reproduction of an early human skull, Mammoth teeth, moths and butterflies, and much more. •Michael Awad’s spectacular new exhibition The Entire City Project: Royal Ontario Museum which captures every square inch of the ROM in Awad’s signature photographic style.

•ROM Ideas Colloquium a chance to hear first hand from ROM curators and experts about the latest discoveries and research happening at the Museum.

*Space is limited for behind the scenes experience.

Phone 416-586-8000
Website http://www.rom.on.ca

*International Children and Youth Day Festival (Toronto) (FREE) 1:30pm-5:00 pm

Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto.

Children representing the cultural mosaic of Toronto will celebrate the day with shows, folk dances and share their folk music. Fun-fair activities such as clowns, face painting, magic show, balloon sculpting, popcorn and cotton candy stations will also take place. Children will have the opportunity to interact with each other, enjoy the day and make friends all while being integrated to the highly cultural diversity found in Canada.

Phone 416-419-5970
http://www.turkishcanada.org/documents/announcements/International_Children_Day_2014.htm

*LEGO Mania (Woodbridge) (FREE) Children’s Programs Pierre Berton Resource Library 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

If you like playing with LEGO, come to our special event where you can discover stories, design and build LEGO structures and share building tips and tricks. For ages 6-12.

*Family Movie For Children & Families (Woodbridge) (FREE) 2pm-4pm Woodbridge Library

150 Woodbridge Avenue

*MAP Family Saturdays – Royal Ontario Museum visits Kennedy/Eglinton (Toronto) (FREE)

2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
2380 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON

Kennedy/Eglinton Multipurpose Room

Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors
Learn about the life of the Emperors and their families. Make a dragon craft to take home.

Free tickets available 30 minutes before the start of the program.

*MAP Family Saturdays: Black Creek Pioneer Village visits Downsview Library (North York) (FREE) 11:00 am-12:00 pm Downsview Library

2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON

From Sheep to Shawl
Black Creek Pioneer Village staff will show you how to tease, card and spin wool. Take home your own woollen bracelet. Suitable for ages 6-10.

Call 416-395-5720 or email [email protected] to register

*Bata Shoe Museum visits Pape/Danforth (Toronto) (FREE) 2:00pm-3:00 pm

Pape/Danforth Program Room

Have you ever wanted to feel a sealskin boot or touch a shoe made from a tire? Well now is your chance! Join the Bata Shoe Museum staff at Pape/Danforth Branch to touch and examine museum objects up close while hearing the fascinating stories behind the shoes. You’ll also get to make a shoe-shaped magnet craft to take home!
Suitable for ages 5+.

Call 416-393-7727 to register.

*Origami (Toronto) (FREE) 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Brookbanks Auditorium

210 Brookbanks Dr., Toronto, ON

Learn to make origami fish, birds other creatures with the Japanese art of folding paper.
Ages 7-12

4163955480

*Asian Heritage Month Event: Chinese Lion Dance (Toronto) (FREE) 2:00 pm-3:00 pm North York Central Library Concourse

5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Come and join us for an afternoon of entertainment watching the ?Chinese Lion Dance ?performed by Hong Luck Kung Fu Club. Afterwards the amazing crew will demonstrate the techniques and allow for audience participation.
Drop In. All Ages.

416-395-5535

*The Party Centre Welcome Event (Orangeville) 9am-1pm 48 Centennial Rd, Unit 2 Orangeville, Ontario

Drop by and celebrate with us as Stuff-It Animal Creations joins in on the existing party centre fun! Come check out the new location and learn about all we have to offer.

Free Teddy T-shirts with your build a bear purchase. Come check out the selection of products, build a bear kits and accessories Specially Priced Spa Services offered by Pampered Prince & Princess

FREE crafts and cake

The Perfectly Pampered Prince & Princess will be having spa services Manicures – $10 Hair – $15 Pedicures – $15

Makeup – $5

https://www.facebook.com/events/227747247420989/

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014

*Stouffville Home Show (Stouffville) Stouffville Arena

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

All Ages | $2

Contact:Attila Demjen| Email:[email protected]| |Phone:289 338 6278

*ROM REVEALED Weekend (Toronto) (FREE) Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park

10:00 am – 5:30 pm

To celebrate its Centennial, the ROM is throwing open its doors to the public and offering free general admission during its ROM Revealed Weekend.

•ROM Ideas Colloquium a chance to hear first hand from ROM curators and experts about the latest discoveries and research happening at the Museum.

*Space is limited for behind the scenes experience.

Phone 416-586-8000
Website http://www.rom.on.ca

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SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014
*Springfest @ Cold Creek (King City) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cold Creek Conservation Area

14125 11th Concession, King ON,

All Ages | $10/Car

Join us for a fun and exciting Springfest. Only $10/car, enjoy a delicious BBQ, live music and take part in a variety of exciting activities for all ages including: Inflatables, Rock Climbing, Family Activities!
isit coldcreek.ca for full list of activities and event schedule.

Contact:Shirly Girot| Email:[email protected]| Website: http://coldcreek.ca/events/coming-events/ |Phone:905-833-5321

*Yard Sale for Leukemia (EAST YORK) 8AM-4:30PM

36 Brenton Street (Just off of Victoria Park)

Come out and attend a yard sale with all proceeds going to help childhood cancer. There is no fee to enter and no obligation to buy anything. There will be lots of toys, clothes and more to buy. There is a cupcake stand and a lemonade stand.
All of the proceeds will be going to Kisses for Keaton, which is helping bring awareness to childhood cancer.

For any questions or inquirys, please contact Christina McMillan at [email protected].

*KIDS FUN DAY (Toronto) (FREE) 11am-4pm

In Mount Pleasant Villiage (Between Eglinton & Davisville)

General Activities for Kids Fun Day 2014 Stroll the “Sidewalk Sale” over 200 shops and services to explore Face painting & balloon animal making Live Entertainment Mascot race In honour of kids and Kids Fun Day the 1st Annual MPV BIA Grilled Cheese Challenge Contest will be held. Local Restaurants will compete for the title of best grilled cheese sandwich as judged by local celebrities and residents both young & old. Details below. Childrens’ entertainers strolling the street Product giveaways

Kid’s colouring contests with great prizes

For more information visit http://www.mountpleasantvillage.ca/kidsfunday

*Mothers Daughter Tea Party (Orangeville) 10-2pm 48 Centennial Rd, Unit 2 Orangeville, Ontario $20 for two, Includes Tea Party, Spa Service Choice, and building an 8 inch teddy bear together. Message me to register for your time slot – .

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-PARTY-Centre-Orangeville

*MAP Family Saturdays – Zoo visits Pleasant View (Toronto) (FREE) 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Pleasant View Auditorium

If you were a panda, what would you do? Would you take long naps and eat hard bamboo? If you were a polar bear, what would you do? Would you play in the snow as the cold Arctic winds blow? If you were a grizzly bear, what would you do? Would you stand very tall and eat lots of fish in the fall? Learn more about the fascinating features the three Toronto Zoo bears – giant panda, polar bear and grizzly bear, have to survive in their habitats.

Free tickets available at 9:00 am in the library.

*MAP Family Saturdays – Gardiner Museum visits St. James Town (Toronto) (FREE) 2:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m

St. James Town

Did you know that the earliest clay figures that have ever been found were made over 31,000 years ago? Get a chance to work with one of the Gardiner Museums’ professional ceramic artists and create your own gargoyle or mythical creature out of clay. Who knows, maybe one day your piece will end up in a museum!

Call 416-393-7744 to register.

*MAP Family Saturdays – Black Creek Pioneer Village visits Mount Dennis (Toronto) (FREE) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Mount Dennis Small Program Room

From Sheep to Shaw
Black Creek Pioneer Village staff will show you how to tease, card and spin wool. Take home your own woollen bracelet.

Suitable for ages 6-10. Call 416-394-1008 to register.

*Happy Mother’s Day! (Woodbridge) (FREE) 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Ansley Grove Library 350 Ansley Grove Road

Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 5C9

Celebrate Mother’s Day at this special program with fun activities for the whole family.

Telephone: (905) 653-READ (7323)

*Mother’s Day Storytime (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 11:00 – 11:45 am

Oak Ridges Moraine Library

Shhh! We’re making a surprise craft for Mom and celebrating all the special things she does! Come join us and celebrate with stories, songs and rhymes. Limit of 15 tickets will be handed out.

Age group: 3 to 5 years.

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

*Cinaplex Family Favourites (All over the GTA) 11am Various Cineplex Movie Theatres

Admission (taxes included): $2.50

Tooth Fairy Directed by: Michael Lembeck Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Julie Andrews, Billy Crystal, Ashley Judd

Plot: Dwayne Johnson stars as Derek Thompson, one of the toughest hockey players around – until he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labour as the world’s most unlikely tooth fairy! Even though he must sport frilly wings and learn the magical tricks of the trade from his silver-winged superiors (Julie Andrews and Billy Crystal), Derek’s determined to do the job HIS way and prove he’s got what it takes.

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

*Fire Department Open House (Stouffville) (FREE) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Fire Hall, Station 51

100 Weldon Road, Stouffville, ON

Open House at the fire hall. Lots of things for families to see and do. Come and tour the fire hall, see the fire trucks and watch the firefighters compete in the firefighter challenge. Appearances by Sparky the fire dog, face painting, cotton candy and popcorn.

*Mom2Mom Sale (Newmarket) Newmarket Community Centre 10am-1pm 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket, ON $2 ENTRY FEE Pizza Slices $2

Bottled Water $1

Free games and activities including Bouncy Castle, & Ring Toss Water Ball Rides and More! Free Goody Bags for the first 200 guests!

*Build a Flower Planter at Home Depot (All Over The GTA) (FREE) Home Depot

10:00am-12:00pm

Kids will learn how to build a flower planter using a hammer and glue. The Home Depot at locations across Toronto is hosting a free DIY workshop for kids. They will learn how to build a birdbath using a hammer and glue.

The workshop is for kids ages 4 – 12 and they must be accompanied by an adult.

http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/Build-a-Flower-Planter

* Build and Grow at Lowes: Flower Delivery Truck (All Over The GTA) (FREE)
Lowes Home Improvement

Flower Delivery Truck This product and activity is for children ages 5 and older. Building of project to be initiated only with adult supervision. Parent and/or guardian waiver required. See store for details. Conveniently shop while your kids build a fun and educational project! What Kids Will Take Home: The toy they made, a merit certificate, name tag, apron and goggles.

How to Register: In advance in-store either at the Customer Service booth or through a Store Associate.

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!

http://www.lowes.ca/articles/build-and-grow-clinics_a756.html?linkloc=PDIY

*Science Rendezvous (Markham) (FREE) 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson Street, Markham

York University will again join forces with Main Street Markham to present this exciting free science festival in combination with the opening day of the 14th Annual Award-winning Farmers’ Market! Farmers’ Market starts at 8am. York University scientists and researchers will be on site all day to answer today’s most burning questions, and present exciting hands-on science experiments! Get your hands dirty side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in Canada! Come pet a comet, walk on water, see robots race, make a DNA banana necklace, learn about unbreakable bubbles and more!!

Live entertainment. Free parking.

http://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/2014/york-university/

SUNDAY MAY 11

*MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL (Kleinberg) 11:00-3:00 pm McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Avenue

Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada

Funky MamasMake a card and a gift for your mother or grandmother, and have an artist draw your portrait. Join us for a special Mother’s Day musical performance at 1:30 pm led by The Funky Mamas.
Don’t forget about our Mother’s Day brunch and wonderful outdoor trails. A perfect spring outing for the whole family! This is included with your General Admission.

GENERAL ADMISSION PRICING Children 5 and Under-FREE Adults- $15 Family Day Price- 1 or 2 adults and 3 children under the age of 18 -$30 Parking- $5

http://www.mcmichael.com/apps/index.cfm?page=program.detail&programEventId=904&areaId=6

*The Perfect Match – Sport vs. Science at the Simcoe County Museum (Minesing) 10:00 am until 4:00 pm The Simcoe County Museum 151 Highway 26 (Just north of Barrie)

Minesing, ON

The whole family is invited to discover the role science plays in sports at this interactive exhibit from the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science.
Witness the evolution of sports equipment, take part in a variety of challenges to measure your speed, heart rate and strength, enhance your abilities through scientifically-proven methods, and have your skills captured on video as you learn how visual recording technology has contributed to the advancement of sports.

Regular Museum admission rates apply: Museum Members and preschoolers are free, Adult $6, Senior/Student $5, Child $4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Phone 705-728-3721

Website http://www.museum.simcoe.ca

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Saturday May 17, 2014

*HarbourKIDS Toronto International Circus Festival 11am-5pm Harbourfront 235 Queens Quay

Toronto, ON

Come experience the magic of the circus this Victoria Day weekend. Discover acrobats and jugglers, comedians and clowns. Take a turn at tumbling and tour the site aboard the HarbourKIDS Express. This weekend is all about you, so bring your sense of adventure!

Zero Gravity Circus – Bollywood
Bollywood, without gravity! This lively and glamorous spectacle will delight and amaze you – shake your bangles with Zero Gravity Circus! Featuring a blend of classical, folk, Indian and Western dance styles and performed to modern Hindi filmi music, this colourful show is rooted in drama, dance, acrobatics and love.

KinderCirque
Kids from 2-5 years old take centre stage at the circus “little top,” where they can try floor acrobatics, mini-trampoline, aerial trapeze, silks, rope and more!

You Gonna Eat That?
A fast-paced comedic cooking show about slow food. Are You Gonna Eat That? makes cooking fun, safe and easy. The show takes audiences from dirt-to-plate and lets them know how real food is grown, what to do with it once you get it and how it tastes. It’s an adventure that shows how the world can be discovered through cooking.

When Pigs Fly… Into Alien Spaceships!
Meet Astronaut Pig Hadfield. Pig Hadfield has dedicated years of study and work in the field of astr’oink’onomy, answering one of life’s deepest questions: “When will pigs really fly?”

The Sweet Variety of Circus A confection of exceptional circus variety acts! Showcasing stupendous jugglers, knee-slapping interactive comedians, playful clowns and many surprising performers with unusual skills!

The entire programme will be punctuated at regular intervals by the esteemed Redpath Stage Host!

And much more!

Check starting times on the website for each program and show.

http://www.tocircusfestival.com

*Cinaplex Family Favourites 11am Various Cinaplex Theatres

Admission (taxes included): $2.50

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Directed by: Thor Freudenthal Cast: Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris Plot: The hysterically funny, best-selling book comes to life in this smash-hit family comedy! Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid’s life – middle school! That won’t be easy, considering he’s surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies, and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!

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

*LEGO Mania (Woodbridge) (FREE) 2pm-3pm Pierre Berton Resource Library 4921 Rutherford Road

Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A6

If you like playing with LEGO, come to our special event where you can discover stories, design and build LEGO structures and share building tips and tricks.
For ages 6-12.

Telephone: (905) 653-READ (7323)

*Artfest Toronto, Summer Art & Craft Show 11:00 am-6:00 pm The Distillery District 55 Mill Street

Parliament Street & Front Street East

Artfest Toronto launches the summer on the May long weekend with a celebration of 75 of the top artisans from across Canada. Artists are exhibiting at the Distillery District for three days.

Featuring pottery, glass, jewellery, paintings, wood turning, gourmet foods…
There will be live children’s music and free children’s art workshops all weekend.

http://www.artfestontario.com
Sunday May 18, 2014

*HarbourKIDS Toronto International Circus Festival 11am-5pm Harbourfront 235 Queens Quay

Toronto, ON

KinderCirque
Kids from 2-5 years old take centre stage at the circus “little top,” where they can try floor acrobatics, mini-trampoline, aerial trapeze, silks, rope and more!

The entire programme will be punctuated at regular intervals by the esteemed Redpath Stage Host!

And much more!

Check starting times on the website for each program and show.

http://www.tocircusfestival.com

*A Country Breakfast (Stouffville) 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Stouffville Legion 150 Mostar Street Stouffville, Ontario

L4A 0Y2

All Ages | Adults $6 Kids $3

Join us for a delicious breakfast prepared for you by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Adults $6 Kids $3. Pay at the door. Everyone welcome.

Contact: Judy Bond| Email:[email protected]| |Phone: 905-640-1714

*Artfest Toronto, Summer Art & Craft Show 11:00 am-6:00 pm The Distillery District 55 Mill Street

Parliament Street & Front Street East

Artfest Toronto launches the summer on the May long weekend with a celebration of 75 of the top artisans from across Canada. Artists are exhibiting at the Distillery District for three days.

Featuring pottery, glass, jewellery, paintings, wood turning, gourmet foods…
There will be live children’s music and free children’s art workshops all weekend.

http://www.artfestontario.com
Monday May 19, 2014

*HarbourKIDS Toronto International Circus Festival 11am-5pm Harbourfront 235 Queens Quay

Toronto, ON

KinderCirque
Kids from 2-5 years old take centre stage at the circus “little top,” where they can try floor acrobatics, mini-trampoline, aerial trapeze, silks, rope and more!

The entire programme will be punctuated at regular intervals by the esteemed Redpath Stage Host!

And much more!

Check starting times on the website for each program and show.

http://www.tocircusfestival.com

*Artfest Toronto, Summer Art & Craft Show 11:00 am-6:00 pm The Distillery District 55 Mill Street

Parliament Street & Front Street East

Artfest Toronto launches the summer on the May long weekend with a celebration of 75 of the top artisans from across Canada. Artists are exhibiting at the Distillery District for three days.

Featuring pottery, glass, jewellery, paintings, wood turning, gourmet foods…
There will be live children’s music and free children’s art workshops all weekend.

http://www.artfestontario.com

* Victoria Day at Fort York 10:00 am-5:00 pm Fort York 250 Fort York Blvd.

Toronto, ON

Adults: $7.96, Seniors /Youth: $4.87, Children (6-12yrs): $3.76 (plus tax). Children 5 and under are free.

What better way to celebrate Victoria Day than to visit the birthplace of Toronto! Enjoy tours, kids’ activities, such as soldier’s drill, demonstrations of Georgian-era cooking techniques in one of the oldest kitchens in Toronto and English country dancing.

http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Nobleton Victoria Day Festival (King City) 10am

15 Old King Rd., King ON, L0G1N0

Free Entry, extra costs for games and activities

Featuring Lions’ Purina Dog Walk, Lions Club Parade, and Nobleton Fire Dept. fireworks display. GTA Midways, Reptilia, crafters, horticulture, and food, food, food. Presented in partnership by the Nobleton Village Association and King Township.

Website:http://www.nobletonvictoriaday.com

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