SEPTEMBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (September 11 – September 13, 2015) | Entertain Kids on a Dime

**FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015**

*Fun Zone (Vaughan) 9:30am-11:30am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)

Vaughan, ON

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Ongoing | Monday, Wednesday & Friday

A great place to socialize, play, and meet new friends. Explore the different play centers, fine/gross motor skills toys, hands-on activities, and circle/story time. 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

For further questions/concerns, please contact: Tonya (Children & Family Program Coordinator): [email protected]

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Fun-zone.asp

*Outdoor Family Movie Night (Etobicoke) (FREE) 7:15pm-9pm St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Islington 3962 Bloor Street West

Etobicoke, ON

Join us on Friday, September 11th at dusk for the screening of a new feature film. We will have a big screen set up outdoors and admission is FREE. Bring all your friends, a comfy chair and some money for snacks!

Note: If the weather does not cooperate, we will move movie into the gym.

http://saintmatts.ca

*Fair (Owen Sound) Victoria Park

Owen Sound, ON

Help us celebrate our 162nd Fair with livestock shows, demolition derby, homecraft and quilt show, tractor pulls, lawnmower races, the midway and much more!!!

http://www.owensoundfallfair.com

**SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015**

*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA) 11am

Various Locations

Movie: Annie

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

*Kids Workshop (All Over Ontario) 10am-12pm Home Depot Various Locations All Over TOrontoBuild a Football Toss Game Workshop Duration: 2 Hours A great free activity for children ages 4-12

Kids will learn how to build a Football Toss Game using a hammer and glueYou must pre-register for this program.

http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops

*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

*Festival (Kleinburg) 9am-6pm 8 Nashville Rd

Kleinburg, ON

Admission; Adults $8, Senior/Youth $6, Children (2-12 years) $3. Everyone in period costume – FREE! PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME.

Parking available $2.

Join the residents of Kleinburg for a fun filled day of entertainment and activities. All day entertainment on the main stage and around the village. The Infamous Queen Contest 5:00pm. Artisans, Exhibitors & Crafts. Children’s Pioneer Parade 10:40am. Children’s World 10:00am-4:00pm. Old Tyme Activities; Log sawing, Nail driving, Stilt walking, Watermelon seed spitting, Hoops, Ring Toss & Old Tyme Basketball. Great food including festival favourites, Bacon-on-a-bun, Sarsaparilla and the Beer Garden.

Annual Quilt Raffle Tickets for this year’s queen size, Purple, Yellow & Green ‘One Vine Day’ Sampler Quilt and dust cover. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

http://www.bindertwine.ca

*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.

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*New’bark’et (Newmarket) 10am-5pm Lions Park 424 D’Arcy Street

Newmarket, ON

Newmarket’s premiere dog festival is back! New’bark’et + sponsored by Global Pet Foods takes place on September 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s festival will showcase all pets, not just dogs! Watch great shows like the Ultimate Air Dogs of Canada and High Flying Canines. Take a walk through the vendor alley and check out local vendors for everything pet-related. Cool your dog off in the Pooch Plunge for $5 per dog. Take your kids and enjoy some fun in the Kids Zone! There’s fun for everyone at New’bark’et. Visit www.newmarket.ca/newbarket for more information and on how to become a vendor.

http://www.newmarket.ca/newbarket

*September Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-5pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Check out some fun activities at the museum! Experience life in early Scarborough, sample traditional autumn baked treats, and maybe take a nice stroll through beautiful Thomson Memorial Park. Kids make a craft and take part in a Scavenger Hunt! Admission is Pay What You Can.
Admission is pay what you can.

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

*Fall Fun Fair (Scarborough) 10am-3pm Stephen Leacock CI 2450 Birchmount Rd

Scarborough, ON

Rides Games Face Painting Antique Car Show

Food Trucks

Play All Day Passes ONLY $15 Over $50 value!

http://www.facebook.com/Fall.Fun.Fair

*Jungle Cat World (Scarborough) 3pm-4pm Agincourt Mall 3850 Sheppard Ave. East

Scarborough, ON

Jungle Cat World will be visiting the Mall with an array of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, spiders and insects from around the world.

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*Whole Kids Foundation Fun Fair (Toronto) 12pm-4pm Whole Foods Market Yonge & Sheppard 4771 Yonge Street, Hullmark Centre

Toronto, ON

Drop by this afternoon for a fun celebration benefiting the Whole Kids Foundation! Your $5 ticket includes a healthy treat, fun activities, games and prizes! 100% of ticket sales will be donated directly to the Whole Kids Foundation – which will help local school gardens grow in our very own community!
Please RSVP via email at [email protected]

www.wholekidsfoundation.org

*The Taste Of The Kingsway (Toronto) Bloor Street West (between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road)

Toronto, ON

FOOTLOOSE DANCE STAGE, where young dancers and artists perform all day! Over 200 exhibitors. Beer & Wine Gardens. Food! Midway Rides, The SCOTIABANK DOG SHOW, Humberview Vehicle Display, Classic Car Show, Demonstrations, Rock Climbing Wall, and More.

http://www.kingswaybia.ca/taste-of-the-kingsway

*Cabbage Festival (Toronto) 237 Carlton Street

Toronto, ON

The 39th annual Cabbagetown Festival will highlight live outdoor music and entertainment. Over the two days, the streets will close down to showcase what the community has to offer. Pedestrians will enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, Blair’s Run, a children’s fun zone, a free morning of pancakes, classic car show, a doggy photo booth and more! The festival officially begins Saturday at 11 am. A special Opening Ceremony will follow at 2 pm outside TD bank (on the northeast corner of Parliament Street and Carlton Street).

http://www.cabbagetownto.com

*Dragon Boat Challenge (Toronto) 9am-3pm Marilyn Bell Park 851 Lake Shore Boulevard West

Toronto, ON

Over 100 dragon boat crews from across North America will arrive at Toronto’s Marilyn Bell Park to race head-to-head, unofficially marking the culmination of Canada’s dragon boat racing season. This event proudly supports The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Canada’s leading community-driven breast cancer charity dedicated to funding relevant and innovative research while supporting and advocating for the breast cancer community.
Festival grounds will offer a variety of activities for all participants and spectators. Families can bring their children to enjoy performances and games in the interactive Kids Zone, while the main event stage will feature DJ sets and live bands. Grab a bite from one of our food vendors while wandering through the Health and Wellness Zone, featuring exciting local products and services to assist in leading a healthy lifestyle. Last but definitely not least, the Steam Whistle Brewing beer garden will keep the party going right by the finish line and main entertainment stage!

*Haute Dog Returns (Toronto) (FREE) 11am-4pm Queen’s Quay Terminal 207 Queens Quay W

Toronto, ON

Enjoy two days of FREE outdoor fun and activities for dogs, owners and animal lovers of all ages at Haute Dog presented by Queen’s Quay Terminal rain or shine.

http://www.qqterminal.com

*Family Fun Fair Extravaganza (Toronto) 11am-5pm Franklin Horner Community Centre 432 Horner Ave

Toronto, ON

Franklin Horner Community Centre will be holding its 11th Annual Extravaganza Family Fun Fair. Featuring a BBQ, Bake Table, Ribfest, Medieval Times, Beer Garden, Bouncy Castles, Velcro Wall and Foods of the World. Drop by the Kidz Fun Zone to win a prize or try your luck at a draw, shop at the vendor tables and much more! Funds raised will support the community centre’s core programs.

416-252-6822

*Ventures Family Fun day (Kitchener) 11am-4pm Ventures winter guard Breithaupt Park Union st

Kitchener, ON

Join us for Our family fun day fundraiser at Breithaupt park under the Gazebo. Come Join us for an afternoon of fun with Games, Face painting, Scavenger hunts, Raffles, Chinese Auction, Food and More… Rain day Sept 13 2015. We are a non profit organization trying to raise money for the organization to keep our activity fees at a reasonable price range for all Families. We will also have live demonstrations of our organization and who we are.

http://www.venturesguard.org

*Fun Festival Day (Ajax) 11am-4pm Ajax FC 77 Centennial Road

Ajax, ON

This year we have four fantastic blow ups, face painters & tattoo stations, snow cone & cotton candy stations, trophy ceremonies and pizza lunch for all teams in the U3 – U12 divisions. Please check our website for the trophy ceremony and pizza lunch schedule. All teams will have their allotted time to receive their trophies, pizza, drinks and time to enjoy the activities.

http://www.ajaxsoccerclub.ca/en-us/recreational/outdoor/festivalweekend.aspx

*Family Fun Day (Oshawa) 11am-5pm Canadian Corps Association 142 Athol St E.

Oshawa, ON

The Canadian Corps would like to invite the community to join us in a family fun day. From face painting, to arts and crafts to play time fun in a jumping castle – there is fun for all ages!
We will be selling BBQ’d hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch.

Karaoke with Mike Pantalleresco will follow for some adult fun to finish off a fun filled day starting at 8pm.

http://www.facebook.com/events/1688364301396729/

*Canadian Tire Community Jumpstart BBQ (Whitby) 11am-3pm Canadian Tire 155 Consumers Drive

Whitby, ON

Canadian Tire Whitby South on Consumers Drive has been chosen as one of the top store in the GTA for raising over $4,000 in donations for Jumpstart. Being the top store, Canadian Tire Whitby has won a community BBQ to say Thank You to the community for there support in helping Jumpstart succeed with helping kids in the local area play sports. Come down and join the fun on September 12th in our parking lot. Fun filled family focused events such as: Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Slides, Face Painting, Fun Sport events, giveaways and much much more.

[email protected]

*Home & Lifestyle Show (Sharon) EG Sports Complex 1914B Mount Albert Road

Sharon, ON

The 4th Annual East Gwillimbury Home & Lifestyle Show FREE ADMISSION shop many local exhibitors, visit the reptile booth, listen to FRESH radio 93.1FM broadcasting live, see the anti-bullying car and super hero and dunk EG personalities for a worthy EG charity.

http://www.eghomeshow.ca

*Celtic Festival (Innisfil) 10am-6pm Innisfil Beach Park

Innisfil Beach Road

A Festival to Celebrate our Celtic Heritage including: Pipes and Drums Parade, Bands, Irish and Highland Dancers, Sheep Herding Demonstrations, Scotland vs Ireland Soccer Match, Highland Heavyweight Competition, Medieval Knights, Celtic Craft and Food Vendors, The Clans, Local Heritage Groups, Inter School Tug o War, Children’s Area and lots more.

http://www.innisfilcelticfestival.com

*Family Fun Day (Barrie) (FREE) 9:30am-11:30pm Kids & Company Barrie 565 Bryne Dr.

Barrie, ON

Come out and enjoy snacks from our Kidco Kitchen, a live music performance and fun games and activities for the whole family!

http://kidcobarriefamilyfunday.eventbrite.ca

*Fair (Owen Sound) Victoria Park

Owen Sound, ON

Help us celebrate our 162nd Fair with livestock shows, demolition derby, homecraft and quilt show, tractor pulls, lawnmower races, the midway and much more!!!

http://www.owensoundfallfair.com

**SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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

For further questions/concerns, please contact: Tonya (Children & Family Program Coordinator): [email protected]

http://childrenandfamily.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym.asp

*New’bark’et (Newmarket) 10am-5pm Lions Park 424 D’Arcy Street

Newmarket, ON

Newmarket’s premiere dog festival is back! New’bark’et + sponsored by Global Pet Foods takes place on September 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s festival will showcase all pets, not just dogs! Watch great shows like the Ultimate Air Dogs of Canada and High Flying Canines. Take a walk through the vendor alley and check out local vendors for everything pet-related. Cool your dog off in the Pooch Plunge for $5 per dog. Take your kids and enjoy some fun in the Kids Zone! There’s fun for everyone at New’bark’et.

http://www.newmarket.ca/newbarket

*September Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-5pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road

Scarborough, ON

Check out some fun activities at the museum! Experience life in early Scarborough, sample traditional autumn baked treats, and maybe take a nice stroll through beautiful Thomson Memorial Park. Kids make a craft and take part in a Scavenger Hunt! Admission is Pay What You Can.
Admission is pay what you can.

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

*Community BBQ (Toronto) 11:30am-1pm St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church 1399 Bayview Ave.

Toronto, ON

Join us on the Green for a BBQ lunch and children’s activities. Starting at 11:30 am immediately following our 10 am Sunday worship service. St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church is located at 1399 Bayview Ave, south of Davisville. All Welcome

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*Cabbage Festival (Toronto) 237 Carlton Street

Toronto, ON

The 39th annual Cabbagetown Festival will highlight live outdoor music and entertainment. Over the two days, the streets will close down to showcase what the community has to offer. Pedestrians will enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, Blair’s Run, a children’s fun zone, a free morning of pancakes, classic car show, a doggy photo booth and more! The festival officially begins Saturday at 11 am. A special Opening Ceremony will follow at 2 pm outside TD bank (on the northeast corner of Parliament Street and Carlton Street).

http://www.cabbagetownto.com

*Haute Dog (Toronto) (FREE) 11am-4pm Queen’s Quay Terminal 207 Queens Quay W Toronto, ON

M4J 1A7

Enjoy two days of FREE outdoor fun and activities for dogs, owners and animal lovers of all ages at Haute Dog presented by Queen’s Quay Terminal on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 from 11am-4pm outside Queen’s Quay Terminal rain or shine. Visit www.qqterminal.com or call 416-203-3269 for more information.

Be amazed by the McCann Pro Plan Dog Show presented by PawsWay or have your dog dress in their red carpet finery and join the excitement of the Haute Dog Red Carpet Fashion Show! Come prepared to ask Dr. Slav Debski, D.V.M. from Harbourfront Animal Hospital all your questions about your best friend’s health and wellness and indulge at Sobeys ‘Haute Dog’ BBQ! Buy a hot dog or hamburger with a drink for $2 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. You’ll be begging for seconds!

http://www.qqterminal.com

*Community Party (Etobicoke) 12pm-3pm Mystic Pointe Community 300 Manitoba Street

Etobicoke, ON

Free Community Party for the whole family. Even Pets! A Chance to win a pair of Maple Leaf Tickets Free hotdogs and refreshments Free cotton candy Free Tom’s Dairy Freeze

Musical entertainment

http://facebook.com/mysticpointeetobicoke

*Screening of Magic School Bus (Milton) 4pm-6pm Italian Canadian Club of Milton 104 Tremaine Rd

Milton, ON

Join us at the Italian Canadian Club of Milton to watch some environment-themed episodes of The Magic School Bus! Enjoy some movie-theatre-style popcorn from our new popper while you watch.
Larry Jacobs, one of the directors of The Magic School Bus, will teach us some drawing techniques.

Weather permitting, we will have some outdoor activities, primarily for the kids, but parents are welcome to join in!

http://www.facebook.com/events/871919589551583/

*Fun Day at the GEM Theatre (Keswick) (FREE) 11am-3pm The GEM Theate 11 Church Street

Keswick, ON

Jericho Youth Services will be running free games for the family outside the GEM Theatre. There will be free movies with a donation to United Way or the food pantry.

http://jerichoyouthservices.recdesk.com

*Home & Lifestyle Show (Sharon) (Free Admission) 10am-4pm EG Sports Complex 1914B Mount Albert Road

Sharon, ON

The 4th Annual East Gwillimbury Home & Lifestyle Show FREE ADMISSION shop many local exhibitors, visit the reptile booth, listen to FRESH radio 93.1FM broadcasting live, see the anti-bullying car and super hero and dunk EG personalities for a worthy EG charity.

http://www.eghomeshow.ca

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