OCTOBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (October 9 – October 12, 2015) | Entertain Kids on a Dime
Hello Everyone!
For those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy a nice yummy dinner with your families!
I just wanted mention a few things before I list the Calendar.
*We hit the $1000 Goal for the Neville-Family fundraiser on TILT!
I will be giving them $1000 worth of gift cards to WALMART which they have requested. They can buy anything they need for food, cleaning products, ect.
Thank you so much to those who donated. If you have not donated and want to, you can visit their OFFICIAL GO FUND ME ACCOUNT and help out there!
Don’t Forget to enter THE RUGCUTTERZ DANCE Contest! Your Child Can Win 1 FREE YEAR of DANCE which is worth $500!
http://entertainkidsonadime.com/2015/10/01/contest-rugcutterz-danz/
For those interested in SESAME STREET LIVE, for NEXT WEEKEND, you can get a deal through PEACHY BUY!
Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend at the Sony Centre! Use Promo Code PEACHY to Save 25%! Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend is playing at the Sony Centre October 17 and 18, 2015. Explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing to sharing cookies! Join your favourite Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Abbey Cadaby, Grover, Cookie Monster and more at this fun and adorable show! The promo code PEACHY will discount tickets to the Sesame Street Live Toronto show up to $10 per seat. This code is valid for all performances. Fantastic seats are still available. Enter code PEACHY in the offer code box at: www.sonycentre.ca $40 seats will discount to $30 $45 seats will discount to $40 $55 seats will disocunt to $50 ** Ticketmaster fees still apply
GREAT WOLF LODGE DEALS (There are a FEW rooms left)
Please call the number on the poster, give the representative your date and code and inquire which rooms are left in that block. Remember if you go on Sunday, October 18th and Friday October 30, to pack your kid’s costumes. They get to dress in costumes and go trick or treating around the building!
Who Remembers this Friends episode? I just had to post this
OKAY ON WITH THE CALENDAR…
**FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015**
*Hop Hop Jump- 50% Off Admission (Vaughan) 400 Spinnaker Way
Vaughan, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Playcious- 30% Off Admission (Vaughan) 50 A Caldari Road
Vaughan, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Fun Zone (Vaughan) 9:30am-11:30am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
DROP-IN PROGRAM On Fridays, we highlight Shabbat by signing songs and eating challah together.
Parents, Grandparents, and/or Caregivers are welcome with children!
Age Recommended: 0-4 Years
Member Value Fee: $2.00
Non-Member Fee: $4.00
Certified ECE teacher Take home crafts Circle & story time
Fridays, Challah is served
•Please check the schedule before attending this event.
http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Fun-zone.asp
*Explore Centre- 50% Off Admission (Richmond Hill) 385 Enford Rd #1
Richmond Hill, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Of Rock & Chalk- 2 for 1 (Newmarket) 482 Ontario Street
Newmarket, ON
2 for 1 Climb or 2 for 1 Beginner Course
•You must call ahead to book your spot
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Active Kids Zone- 50% Off Admission (North York) 951 Alness Street
North York, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Thanksgiving Fun (Scarborough) 3:30pm-4:30pm Morningside Library 4279 Lawrence Ave East
Scarborough, ON
Come join us for a fun Thanksgiving Program which will include some arts and crafts!
Drop in. No registration required.
(416) 396-8881
*Kidsopolis 50% Off Admission (Oakville) 407 Speers Rd #15
Oakville, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Little Rascals Place- 50% Off Admission (Oakville) 1027 Speers Rd #25A
Oakville, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
**SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA) 11am
Various Locations
Movie: Open Season 2
Admission (taxes included):
General: $2.99
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario) 10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Build & Grow Clinics (All Over The GTA) 10am Lowe’s Home Improvement
Toronto and GTA, ON
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.
When Clinics Are Held: Once a month at 10am at every store. How to Register: In advance in-store either at the Customer Service booth or through a Store Associate. Find your nearest Lowe’s Store. 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!
Free apron and project patch at every clinic!
September 10 – Haunted Bird House
http://www.lowes.ca/articles/build-and-grow-clinics_a756.html
*FREE ADMISSION FOR ENTERTAIN KIDS ON A DIME MEMBERS (Woodbridge) (FREE) 10am-12:30pm Bounce ‘N Play II 5875 Hwy 7
Vaughan, ON
Come bring your kids to this fun indoor playground.
Mention you are on Entertain Kids on A Dime and you get to play for FREE!
I hope to meet many of you there!
*Farmer’s Market (Woodbridge) 9am-1pm Woodbridge Village Farmers Market
Hwy #7 and Islington Ave., at the Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena parking lot.
The market runs every Saturday, rain or shine. There is plenty of free parking at our market. Our local farmer vendors are passionate about their produce.
Our Kid’s Club includes creative crafts and engaging activities weekly.
http://www.woodbridgevillagefarmersmarket.com
*Let’s Make It- 50% Off Admission (Richmond Hill) 10217 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Farmer’s Market (Aurora) 8am-1pm 49 Wells Street
Aurora, ON
Yes! Live singing, free children’s crafts, splash pad, park and on most days we have book readings too (a lady comes and reads a book to the kids and does a little activity with them)
http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/hours/
*Farmer’s Market (Newmarket) 8am-1pm Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
(corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)
Wagon Rides on every 2nd and 4th weekend every month, face painting and more.
*October Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON
It’s harvest time at Scarborough Museum! Sample hot apple cider and scrumptious pumpkin scones as you tour the museum.
Admission is pay what you can.
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*PumpkinFest (North York) (Free Admission) 10am-6pm Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, ON
Family Fun: Ride our Pumpkin Express train through the venue to witness everything PumpkinFest Toronto has to offer! From a traditional Farmers Market and Baked Goods sale to our Princess Meet and Greet. Take a crack at our Bull Riding contest to be crowned the champion. If bull riding isn’t for you we have many other contests to participate in. Why not enter your child into the Costume Contest or Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Toronto Contest? Don’t have kids? Not a problem! You can participate in our Pumpkin Carving Contest and enjoy our Antique Car Show or take a shot at pumpkin bowling. Of course, there’s also a kiddy midway with rides and games! You won’t want to miss our large Pumpkin Patch and Food Truck Frenzy featuring Toronto’s best food trucks!
Join us on Thanksgiving weekend to participate in all things autumn. There’s something for everyone to enjoy so bring the family!
• Carnival & Midway • Pumpkinfest Inflatables • Local Art Show • Farmer’s Market • Bakers Market • Pumpkin Express Train • Pumpkin Bowling • Vendors • Arts and Crafts Area • Kids and Pets Costume Contest • Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Toronto Contest • Princess Meet and Greet • Extreme Sports • Mechanical Bull Riding Contest • Stage Shows • LEGO Display • Food Drive • Pumpkin Patch • Face Painting • Pumpkin Carving Contest
• Pie Eating Contest and much much more!
Admission is Free. Rides are an extra Cost.
*Star Wars Reads Day (Toronto) 3pm-4pm Jane/Dundas Library 620 Jane Street
Toronto, ON
Attention all young Jedi, Sith, Stormtroopers, and Wookies! Join us in marking the 4th annual Star Wars Reads Day at the library! Celebrate all things Star Wars and reading with activities and games! Drop into the library anytime between 3:00p.m. and 4:00p.m. to participate! For families with children of all ages.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT214083&R=EVT214083
*Autumn Festival Urban Market (Toronto) 12pm-6pm Concord City Place – Spadina and Bremner 23 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON
Celebrating our community through food, music , and lots of family friend activities and fun, pony rides, crafts, play area , face painting, prizes
*Kidsopolis 50% Off Admission (Oakville) 407 Speers Rd #15
Oakville, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Shoppers Drug Mart – Optimum 15th Birthday (Oshawa) 9am-5pm Shoppers Drug Mart 20 Warren Ave
Oshawa, ON
Celebrating Optimum’s 15th birthday. Free party for community will include cupcakes, candy bar, popcorn station, loot bags, balloon artist, and fun games. Event will be at Shoppers Drug Mart, 20 Warren Ave (King St and Park Rd.), Oshawa.
http://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/15daysofhappy
**SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 9:15am-10:45am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program. Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
PLEASE CALL and confirm that they are running…
http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym.asp
*October Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON
It’s harvest time at Scarborough Museum! Sample hot apple cider and scrumptious pumpkin scones as you tour the museum.
Admission is pay what you can.
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*PumpkinFest (North York) (Free Admission) 10am-6pm Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, ON
Family Fun: Ride our Pumpkin Express train through the venue to witness everything PumpkinFest Toronto has to offer! From a traditional Farmers Market and Baked Goods sale to our Princess Meet and Greet. Take a crack at our Bull Riding contest to be crowned the champion. If bull riding isn’t for you we have many other contests to participate in. Why not enter your child into the Costume Contest or Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Toronto Contest? Don’t have kids? Not a problem! You can participate in our Pumpkin Carving Contest and enjoy our Antique Car Show or take a shot at pumpkin bowling. Of course, there’s also a kiddy midway with rides and games! You won’t want to miss our large Pumpkin Patch and Food Truck Frenzy featuring Toronto’s best food trucks!
Join us on Thanksgiving weekend to participate in all things autumn. There’s something for everyone to enjoy so bring the family!
• Carnival & Midway • Pumpkinfest Inflatables • Local Art Show • Farmer’s Market • Bakers Market • Pumpkin Express Train • Pumpkin Bowling • Vendors • Arts and Crafts Area • Kids and Pets Costume Contest • Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Toronto Contest • Princess Meet and Greet • Extreme Sports • Mechanical Bull Riding Contest • Stage Shows • LEGO Display • Food Drive • Pumpkin Patch • Face Painting • Pumpkin Carving Contest
• Pie Eating Contest and much much more!
Admission is Free. Rides are an extra Cost.
*Kidsopolis 50% Off Admission (Oakville) 407 Speers Rd #15
Oakville, ON
Use our Exclusive Coupon HERE
*Sunday Movie Matinees (Bolton) 1pm-3pm CPL-Albion Bolton Branch 150 Queen St. South
Bolton, ON
Escape the cold and join us Sunday afternoons at Caledon Public Library for some freshly popped popcorn all the while enjoying a movie on our big screen. Adult accompaniment is required. All films screened will be rated G or PG. Check our website for an updated list of movie titles. Titles subject to change based on availability.
**MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015**
*PumpkinFest (North York) (Free Admission) 10am-6pm Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, ON
Family Fun: Ride our Pumpkin Express train through the venue to witness everything PumpkinFest Toronto has to offer! From a traditional Farmers Market and Baked Goods sale to our Princess Meet and Greet. Take a crack at our Bull Riding contest to be crowned the champion. If bull riding isn’t for you we have many other contests to participate in. Why not enter your child into the Costume Contest or Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Toronto Contest? Don’t have kids? Not a problem! You can participate in our Pumpkin Carving Contest and enjoy our Antique Car Show or take a shot at pumpkin bowling. Of course, there’s also a kiddy midway with rides and games! You won’t want to miss our large Pumpkin Patch and Food Truck Frenzy featuring Toronto’s best food trucks!
Join us on Thanksgiving weekend to participate in all things autumn. There’s something for everyone to enjoy so bring the family!
• Carnival & Midway • Pumpkinfest Inflatables • Local Art Show • Farmer’s Market • Bakers Market • Pumpkin Express Train • Pumpkin Bowling • Vendors • Arts and Crafts Area • Kids and Pets Costume Contest • Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Toronto Contest • Princess Meet and Greet • Extreme Sports • Mechanical Bull Riding Contest • Stage Shows • LEGO Display • Food Drive • Pumpkin Patch • Face Painting • Pumpkin Carving Contest
• Pie Eating Contest and much much more!
Admission is Free. Rides are an extra Cost.
*HarbourKIDS: Rites (Toronto)(FREE) 11am-5pm Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
Autumn is a time for seeking comfort within our homes, making our favorite family meals and celebrating our diverse cultural traditions. Join us on Thanksgiving Day for art-making, performances and interactive
experiences that mark the changing of the season through the creation and sharing of individual ceremony.
Festival Highlights: Seed Paper Mask Making with Susy Martins BLINK: Storytelling Flights of Imagination: This is We. NFB Short Films
Rhythm-A-Ding: AMAZE of Percussive Sound
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/harbourkids>
*Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show (Toronto)(FREE) 1pm-4:30pm Purina PawsWay 245 Queens Quay W.
Toronto, ON
The Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show is a very popular, interactive pet performance! This unique circus style show is jam packed with non-stop incredible tricks to wow the audience and keep them on the edge of their seats. Comprised of rescued animals, these dogs love to work and perform –and it shows!
http://www.pawsway.ca
*Thanksgiving at the Museum of Inuit Art (Toronto) 12pm-4pm Museum of Inuit Art 207 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
Take a trip to Nunavut this Thanksgiving! Visit the museum to learn about different Arctic animals and the types of food they eat, and then visit the MIA Land Claim Grocery Store to take learn about food prices and take our grocery store challenge.
Be sure to bring a non-perishable food item for our food drive for Daily Bread Food Bank, and receive $1 off the cost of admission!
COST Adults: $5, Students/Seniors: $3, Children under 12: Free
http://www.miamuseum.ca
*Fall Harvest – Thanksgiving Day (Kitchener) 9:30am-4pm Waterloo region Museum 10 Huron Rd
Kitchener, ON
On Thanksgiving Day Monday visit for family fun activities and enjoy the magnificent colours of fall at one of the prettiest places in Waterloo Region. In celebration of the fall – the villagers and farmers at Doon Heritage Village will be celebrating the end of another growing season and all the hard work that goes into making sure the barns and cellars are full for the winter. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride, music in the church and seasonal hands on activities. Sample some of the many flavours of heritage apple varieties from a century ago.
Galleries will be open. Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, Families $25. All admissions plus HST.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com
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