SEPTEMBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (September 12- September 18) | Entertain Kids on a Dime
One of our blog readers informed me that Michaels Art Store has $2 Saturday crafts for kids in store. It does not get any better than this! I will be posting this in the weekly calendar. Have a great weekend everyone.
**FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2014*
*Boat Show (Port Credit) 10am-7pm Port Credit Harbour Marina
1 Port Street East
Admission: Adults & Teens- $10 Seniors 65+- $5
Kids 15 & Under- Free
The only show of its kind on Lake Ontario, the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show is THE late summer boat show. New this year:
Take a ride in a sailboat with Humber Sailing & Powerboating School. Board a Hunter 31 and find out why life is better in a boat.
http://www.portcreditboatshow.ca
*Michaels Grand Opening (Whitby) 8:45am-8pm Michaels 1751 Victoria St
Whitby, ON
Michaels, North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, announces the grand opening of its new Whitby store, featuring an inspiring new design, located at 1751 Victoria St., on Sept. 12. The new store replaces a former location at the Thickson Ridge Power Centre.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 8:45 a.m., and doors open at 9 a.m. Michaels will be giving away more than $1,000 in gift cards and prizes hourly throughout the day. In addition, customers can win items for the whole family from the plinko prize board, which includes jewelry, art supplies, stickers and more.
Attendees can also capture the fun at the Michaels photo booth and share on social media using the hashtag #GetCraftyWhitby.
The celebration continues throughout the entire week after the grand opening event with free in-store craft demos Monday through Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Customers can enter to win a special gift basket all week long to be given away each evening.
(817) 329-3257
http://www.michaels.com
*Supercrawl (Hamilton) (Free Admission) James Street North
Hamilton, ON
Supercrawl is a free, three-day arts and music festival. Road closures along James Street North allow for music stages, art installations, family area, street vendors and food trucks.
*Centre In The Square Opening (Kitchener) (FREE) 6:30pm-9pm Centre In The Square On Otto Street
Kitchener , ON
The highlight of the weekend will be Australia’s Strange Fruit, a celebrated touring company that performs atop fourteen-foot flexible poles, bending and swaying to impossible angles while combining elements of theatre, dance, and circus.
Both days will have lots of fun activities for the entire family including an interactive kid zone. Join us in the lobby for The ToyBox, an interactive and creative fun zone where kids of all ages can create theatre, train, play and explore.
In addition, there will be buskers, jugglers, face painters, hula hoopers and many more. Bring your family and your friends, grab a bite from the food trucks and join us for some fabulous entertainment!
519-578-1570
http://centreinthesquare.com/the-centres-opening-party/
*New Hamburg Fall Fair (Waterloo) 8am-11pm New Hamburg Fair Grounds
251 Jacob Street
– Midway – Kids Activities – Food Trucks – Homecraft exhibits – Ambassador of the Fair – Animals and Agriculture
– Demolition Derbies and so much more!
$5 Friday. Saturday and Sunday are $5 for kids and $10 adults.
519-501-7242
http://www.newhamburgfallfair.ca
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**SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over Ontario) 11am
Various Cineplex Locations
Admission (taxes included): $2.50
Shrek Forever After Directed by: Mike Mitchell Cast: Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers
Plot: After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess, and saving your in-laws’ kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? Well, if you’re Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What’s happened to this ogre’s roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a “real ogre,” Shrek is duped into signing a pack with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king, and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it’s up to Shrek to undo all he’s done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love.
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
*Build A Birdhouse (All Over Ontario) (FREE) Various Home Depot Locations
10am-12pm
A great free activity for children ages 4-12. Kids will learn how to build a birdhouse using a hammer and glue
To register for a workshop, please sign up online.
http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops
*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
*Farmers Market (Woodbridge) 9am-1pm Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena
Hwy 7 & Islington Ave.
Italian day at the Woodbridge Village Farmers Market: Face painting
Pasta making, pizelle, crostoli
905-851-9118
http://woodbridgevillagefarmersmarket.com/
*Giant Garage Sale (Richmond Hill) 8am-1pm Richmond Green Sports Centre
1300 Elgin Mills Road East
This event is put on by the town of Richmond Hill. There will be over 150 Vendors on site.
There will be kids clothing and toys.
You can stay and play in the park after.
http://www.town.richmond-hill.on.ca/
*Beresford Avenue Annual Street Party (Toronto) 3pm-10pm 547 Beresford Avenue
Beresford Avenue – north of Annette, south of St. John’s
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Beresford Street Party has become a well known fixture in Bloor West North. Beresford Ave. closes down to all car traffic north of Annette and south of St. John’s while friends and families celebrate our neighbourhood and the wonderful street we live on. The party features a bouncy castle, magician & face painting for kids with games, sports and music performed by Beresford residents.
A pot luck BBQ is enjoyed by all then when the sun goes down, the street is turned into a theatre for the always popular movie night complete with freshly popped popcorn.
416 998-1835
*Roncesvalles Polish Festival (Toronto) Roncesvalles Avenue
Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West
Polish song and dance ensembles, cultural displays, beverage gardens, kid-friendly midway areas, loads of entertainment, and the best Polish and international cuisine you can get!
416-537-2701
http://www.polishfestival.ca
*Roald Dahl Day (Etobicoke) 11am-1pm Richview Library 1806 Islington Avenue
Etobicoke, ON
Celebrate the birthday of author Roald Dahl at the library! This year marks the 50th anniversary of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”! Join us at the library anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for games and activities with a chocolaty twist!
For families with children of all ages.
This event is drop in only, no registration is required.
416-394-5120
*Toronto Pearson Street Festival 2014 (Etobicoke) (Free Admission) 10am-3pm Toronto Pearson
3111 Convair Drive
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at what happens between check-in and takeoff at Canada’s busiest international airport. It’s a free, family-friendly event. From fire engines to the kid zone and live entertainment, there is something for everyone.
http://torontopearson.com/en/streetfest/
*Wonders of the Earth Gem and Mineral Show and Sale (Scarborough) 10pm-5pm Don Montgomery Community Centre 2467 Eglinton Ave East
Scarborough, ON
Dealers with International specimens, a swap room; bead and jewellery artisans; demonstrations and educational displays; along with fun events for the kids connected to rock and mineral collecting.
Saturday Sept 13th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday Sept 14th from 11am to 5pm.
$5 for Adults, $1 for Kids
416-282-5319
http://www.scarbgemclub.ca
*NBA Nation (Scarborough) (FREE) 11am-5pm Scarborough Town Centre
300 Borough Drive
Highlights of the day include an autograph session and Q&A with NBA Legend Morris Peterson, a Samsung Skills Challenge, a Foot Locker 3-Point Contest, the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown, a wheelchair basketball demonstration and Skullcandy Lounge.
Additionally, those in attendance will have the chance to win prizes and take photos with the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy and Raptor, the Toronto Raptors mascot. The Toronto Raptors Dance Pak will also perform a dance routine for fans onsite.
416-413-5112
http://www.facebook.com/NBACanada.
*Boat Show (Port Credit) 10am-6pm Port Credit Harbour Marina
1 Port Street East
Admission: Adults & Teens- $10 Seniors 65+- $5
Kids 15 & Under- Free
The only show of its kind on Lake Ontario, the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show is THE late summer boat show. New this year:
Take a ride in a sailboat with Humber Sailing & Powerboating School. Board a Hunter 31 and find out why life is better in a boat.
http://www.portcreditboatshow.ca
*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE) 8am-1pm Corner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks of Hurontario Street)
Port Credit, ON
Kids Crafts • Beading for boys and girls with The Craft Queeenzzzz
http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/
*Esso Fun Day (Mississauga) (FREE) 9am-1pm Mississauga Valley Arena
1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
Try hockey for free with the Mississauga Girls Hockey League (MGHL).
This event is for girls ages 4-10yrs who are new to hockey and want to come and try it for free without committing to registration.
FREE jersey to keep thanks to ESSO.
The event will provide girls with on ice instruction from 10:00 to 10:50, and with off ice activities from 11:00 – 1:00.
During this time, parents can meet with MGHL executives and coaches to learn more about the league and the game.
Full equipment is required. Participants are encouraged to borrow from family and friends, or for skates, visit Bert’s Sports who have a large supply of used skates for exchange (www.bertssports.com).
Spaces are limited.
www.mghl.ca [email protected].
*New Hamburg Fall Fair (Waterloo) 8am-5pm New Hamburg Fair Grounds 251 Jacob Street
Waterloo, ON
– Midway – Kids Activities – Food Trucks – Homecraft exhibits – Ambassador of the Fair – Animals and Agriculture
– Demolition Derbies and so much more!
Admission: $5 for kids and $10 adults.
www.newhamburgfallfair.ca
*Dog Lovers Days (Kitchener) 10am-5pm Bingeman Park 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
Kitchener, ON
DogLoversDays is a fun filled family day with your dog!
A day when you can relax and watch some of the best trained dogs from all around North America perform incredible jumps and stunts right in front of your eyes. You can even let your dog be the performance star in the Doggie Fun Zone!
The kids zone currently has confirmed some great bouncy castle fun along with great treats plus face painting and other fun for kids. All of the kids who participated in colouring contests throughout this year will see their pictures at the event.
Admission: $2 Thursday, $5 Friday. Saturday and Sunday are $5 for kids and $10 adults.
*Turtle Island Festival (Halton Hills) Crawford Lake Conservation Area 3115 Conservation Road
10am-4pm
10am-4pm (on the hour) Fire starting demonstrations 10am-5pm Kids Crafts
10am-5pm Kids Discovery
Adult (15-64) $7.50 Senior (65 & over) $6.50 Child (5-14) $5.25
Child (4 & under)
http://www.conservationhalton.ca/index.php?subCatID=1083
*Festitalia Goes to the Market (Hamilton) 10am-4pm Hamilton Farmers Market
York Street
Strolling musicians from 10 am to noon, cooking demonstration with Mark Farrugia from noon to 12:45pm and All Good Things Italian for Kids – crafts and more! – 1 to 4 pm
905 308-4175
http://www.festitalia.ca
*Family Fun Day (Hamilton) (FREE) 1pm-5pm Gage Park Lawrence Road
Hamilton, ON
Enjoy FREE food and entertainment for the whole family at FAMILY FUN DAY in Hamilton’s Gage Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday September 13th, 2014. EVERYTHING IS FREE. No kidding!
FREE hotdogs, sausage on a bun, beverages, and other treats. FREE activities include live music in the band shell, drama, puppet shows, face painting, plus crafts and games for children. Stop by the Dream Booth and have your dream interpreted! Food will be served about 3 pm.
There are also prizes and giveaways.
www.eagleworldwide.com
*Missing Links FUN Day (Burlington) (Free Admission) 11am-2pm Missing Links Autism 2317 Fairview Street
Burlington, ON
FUN Day is a celebration which unites our agency, families, friends and our community for a day of entertainment and excitement.
Arcade Bus Bouncers Tours Face Painting Games Food Music
Silent Auction
289-337-0555
http://www.missinglinks.ca
*Hockey4Heroes (Burlington) 11am-6pm
Palladuim Way (between Appleby & Walkers Line)
It’s a Goal!! We are extremely pleased to introduce the 1st Annual Hockey 4 Heroes Ball Hockey Event. What better way to enjoy the late summer sun then with an all day festival of fun and the best part is it supports all local youth! Join us on Saturday September 13th, 2014 for what will be a day for families and hockey lovers alike to come together to enjoy all the activities, music, games, prizes, local vendors, food and of course the main attraction, the Ball Hockey Event, all while raising money and awareness for at-risk youth.
For Hockey lovers the skills zones will have; Ball Control, Fastest Player, Most Accurate Shooter, Hardest/Fastest Shot, Rapid Fire and Top Goalie. They can also meet the Hamilton Bulldogs!
The Kids Zones is going to have amazing activities like “Human Hamster Ball Races”, “Human Bowling”, Pirate Obstacle Course and much more from Checkers Fun Factory.
416-704-8963
http://hockey4heroes.com/
*Birds, Beavers & Butterflies Nature Festival (Whitby) 9am-3:30pm Thickson’s Woods Nature Reserve
Thickson Road South at the Waterfront Trail
Fun for the whole family! Learn about nature from the experts! Guided nature walks, bugs and botany ID, bird banding, beekeeping demonstration, live wild animals and birds to meet, geology, astronomy, arts and crafts, silent auction, bake sale, refreshments, and more!
Tickets at the gate: $5 adults, $2 children, $10 family. All proceeds support Thickson’s Woods Nature Reserve!
http://www.thicksonswoods.com
*Harvest Festival (Brooklin) 10am-4pm Grass Park 41 Baldwin Street
Brooklin, ON
Browse the Harvest Marketplace overflowing with fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants. Children can participate in crafts, games, and interactive activities. Step back in time and enjoy a horse and wagon ride and entertainment throughout the day. Stroll through the Downtown shops for unique gifts and sidewalk sales.
http://www.group74.org/events/brooklin-harvest-festival
*Fall Fair (Beeton/Simcoe) 10am-6pm Beeton Fairgrounds
2nd Street
Midway, livebands, baby show, exhibits in arena hall, wild west show, 4-H farm animal competitions, children activities
Sunday – Demolition Derby, classic car, truck, antique tractor and motorcycle show.
http://www.beetonfair.com
(905) 729-2225
*Festival at Fort Willow (Barrie) 10am-4pm Fort Willow Conservation Area
2714 Grenfel Road
Come to Fort Willow and witness life as it was during the early 19th century with activities and demonstrations for all ages!
– military, First Nations and voyageur encampments – cannon and musket firing demonstrations – First Nations presentations and drumming – re-enactors and authentic demonstrations of medicine, sewing, cooking, weaving, blacksmithing and more – entertainment including music, storytelling and games
– children’s hands-on activities including musket drills, candle making and beading
Please note – There is NO parking available at Fort Willow. Park on George Johnston Rd near Seadon Rd and hike the last mile to the Fort, or take advantage of the FREE parking & shuttle b/w 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. from Grenfel Community Hall, 1989 Sunnidale Rd.
705-424-1479 http://www.nvca.on.ca _______________________________________________________________
**SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014**
*Sunday Sundae (Aurora) 2pm-3pm Sobeys extra Aurora
15500 Bayview Avenue
Come out and make some delicious ice cream sundaes with your Sobeys extra Team! Don’t be shy, add all the toppings you’d like!
All Ages, Registration Required, $5.00
905-726-2530
*Nature Connection – Scales, Slime and Citizen Science (Toronto) (FREE) 2pm-4pm Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road
Keele Street and Sheppard Street
A FREE indoor/outdoor nature program for families, all ages are welcome.*
Why do snakes flick their tongues? Why do frogs and toads call? Join Downsview Park staff and discover the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians in Ontario. Along the way we will become citizen scientists by recording our observations and submitting important data to the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas.
Please let us know you’re coming and rsvp to [email protected] or reserve your tickets directly online.
416-952-2222
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/downsview-park-nature-connection-scales-slime-and-citizen-science-tickets-12934787297
*Destination Thailand (Toronto) 11am-8pm Yonge-Dundas Square Yonge Street and Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
The Square will be transformed into a mini Thai street corner. The event will feature Muay Thai, Traditional Thai Dance, Thai food demo, exotic fresh Thai fruits, Thai handicrafts, Thai massage, Thai beer, live entertainments and much more.
We will have a big play area called “Paradise Combo” at the Destination Thailand event. Bring your kids, it will be so much fun. See you all there!
https://www.facebook.com/DestinationThailandToronto
*PCP13Division Community BBQ (Toronto) 12pm-5pm Street Community Event 434 Oakwood Ave
Toronto, ON
This is a yearly community bbq with Police Community Partnership 13 Division, Oakwood Pizzeria and Oakwood BIA … FREE Food, jumping castle, marine sea doo, police horse, blinky the police car, face painting, balloons, music and lots of fun. This is an opportunity to meet neighbours and businesses.
416 818 0176
*Wonders of the Earth Gem and Mineral Show and Sale (Scarborough) 10am-5pm Don Montgomery Community Centre 2467 Eglinton Ave East
Scarborough, ON
Dealers with International specimens, a swap room; bead and jewellery artisans; demonstrations and educational displays; along with fun events for the kids connected to rock and mineral collecting.
$5 for Adults, $1 for Kids
www.scarbgemclub.ca
*Boat Show (Port Credit) 10am-5pm Port Credit Harbour Marina
1 Port Street East
Admission: Adults & Teens- $10 Seniors 65+- $5
Kids 15 & Under- Free
The only show of its kind on Lake Ontario, the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show is THE late summer boat show. New this year:
Take a ride in a sailboat with Humber Sailing & Powerboating School. Board a Hunter 31 and find out why life is better in a boat.
http://www.portcreditboatshow.ca
*Carnival (Stoney Creek) 1pm-4pm Rymal Road Community Church 1967 Rymal Rd. East
Stoney Creek, ON
Clowns, free pony rides, big slide, prizes, hot dogs for the kids
Obstabcle Course, Cotton Candy, and more…
http://www.thespec.com/living-story/4835493-too-good-to-miss/
*New Hamburg Fall Fair (Waterloo) 12pm-5pm New Hamburg Fair Grounds 251 Jacob Street
Waterloo, ON
– Midway – Kids Activities – Food Trucks – Homecraft exhibits – Ambassador of the Fair – Animals and Agriculture
– Demolition Derbies and so much more!
Admission: $5 for kids and $10 adults.
www.newhamburgfallfair.ca
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**WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014**
*Park Opening (Richmond Hill) 6pm-7:30pm Vanderburgh Park
Richmond Hill, ON
Free BBQ food while quantities last Kids crafts
Entertainment
www.richmondhill.ca __________________________________
**THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014**
*Movies Under the Stars (Toronto) (FREE) 7:30pm-10:30pm Norwood Park 16 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 Forever After-The Final Chapter. Barbecue starts at 7:30, movie starts at 8:45.
Come out if you’re available!
416 691 1113 ext 224
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