SEPTEMBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (September 19- September 23) | Entertain Kids on a Dime
Hi Parents, for those of you who are not picking apples this weekend, here are some cheap & free fun things to do with your children. Have an awesome weekend!
**FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014**
*Koala Kidz 1 Year Anniversary (Vaughan) (FREE) 6pm-9pm Koala Kidz Indoor Playground 960 Edgeley Blvd, Unit 2
Maple, ON
This free event will having live entertainment, refreshments and an evening filled with fun for the entire family.
Come out and enjoy our party in the 10,000 sq ft playground.
http://www.koalakidz.ca
*Cupcake Party! (Aurora) 4pm-5pm Sobeys extra Aurora
15500 Bayview Avenue
Kids, Join our bakery team and decorate some delicious cupcakes from our bakery! Registration Required, $4.99
905-726-2530
*Bloor Ossington Folk Festival (Toronto) (Free Admission) 12pm-10pm Christie Pits Park 750 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
The Bloor Ossington Folk Festival is a grassroots, community oriented three day music, food and craft festival held in Christie Pits.
http://www.bloorossingtonfolkfestival.ca/blog/about/
*Fall Fair (Bolton) 6pm-10:30pm Albion Bolton Fairgrounds
150 Queen Street South
The Bolton Fall Fair is the place to take your family for a weekend of activities and fun.
You will find all sort of competitions and events for everyone to enjoy!
Events and Competitions Agricultural Display Contest Antique Tractor & Equipment Display Baby Show Battle of the Bands Bike Rally Caledon Cruisers Car Show Chip off the Old Block Community Church Service Demolition Derby Fair Ambassador Competition Family Games Peel 4-H Garden Tractor Pull Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull Pancake Breakfast Pet Show Salsa Smackdown Sight and Sound- Car Stereo Bolton FAIRly Talented Show Tug of War
Youth Organizations
http://boltontractorpull.ca/bolton-fall-fair/
*Family Fun Day (Oshawa) 10am-2pm Lakeview Park 55 Lakeview Park Avenue
Oshawa, ON
Durham Ontario Early Years Centres would like to welcome their families to our 8th Annual Family Fun Day. Parents/ caregivers and their children 0-6 years are invited to join the OEYC Centres from across Durham Region for an exciting day of games, arts and crafts, face painting, music circles and infant area at Lakeview Park. Tickets will be available free of charge in August from your local Ontario Early Years Centre. Please ask a staff member for more information. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the lake!
905-723-9922 ext. #136
*Rib Fest (Bradford) 3pm-11pm Zehrs Market 500 Holland St. West
Bradford, ON
Ribbers Craft Brewers Rib-Eating competition Midway KidZone
Live Music
http://www.bradfordribfest.com
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**SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over Ontario) 11am
Various Cineplex Locations
Kung Fu Panda 2 Directed by: Jennifer Yuh Nelson Cast: Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen
Plot: In “Kung Fu Panda 2”, Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.
Admission (taxes included): $2.50
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
*Village Festival (Thornhill) 9am-4:30pm 7780 Yonge Street (Yonge & Centre Street)
Thornhill, ON
A time for the community to come together with entertainment, craft & community booths, food, beer garden and kid’s activities.
Adults – $5 Seniors (over 65) Teens (13 -19) – $ 3 Children (12 and under) – Free
Those in heritage costume – Free
http://www.thornhillfestival.org
*Family Fair (Richmond Hill) 11am- 3pm Crosby Park (at the northeast corner of Crosby Avenue and Newkirk Road)
Richmond Hill, ON
The Crosby Park Family Fair entertains families of all ages in a carnival type setting, including your favourite cartoon characters, inflatables, children’s entertainers and much more.
http://www.richmondhill.ca/documents/crosby_park_family_fair_poster.pdf
*Grand Opening (Richmond Hill) 1pm-4pm Viva Dental Care 8900 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON
Come in and Enjoy the FREE BBQ, tour our offices and enjoy some family time with fun entertainment like a bouncy castle and other surprises. We are also happy to announce that Mayor Barrow will be in attendance to cut the ceremonial ribbon. We look forward to seeing everyone come out and enjoy themselves!
http://vivadentalcare.com
*Buskerfestival (Newmarket) (Free Admission) 10am-5pm Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
200 Doug Duncan Drive
Outdoor buskers and stage performers, roaming and busking musicians, contortionist, caricatures, jugglers, dancers, circus acts, train rides, feather extensions, baton, belly dance, face painting, karate, magicians, yummy food, balloon twists, clowns, costume characters and much more. Free admission.
http://www.newmarket.ca/en/NewmarketBuskerfestivalFamilyBuskerFestival.asp
*4th Anniversary Party (Stouffville) 9am-6pm Stouffville Toyota
1288 Millard Avenue
Please join us for our 4th Birthday Party at Stouffville Toyota!
There will lots of fun for your family!
Come out to our free bbq lunch, cake, enjoy the jumping castle, face painting & glitter tattoo’s.
http://www.stouffvilletoyota.ca
*Family Fun Day (Stouffville) 12pm-6pm Stouffville Legion
150 Mostar Street
Celebrate Legion Week with us. Bouncy Castle, Petting Zoo, BBQ, Live Bands, music from Whistle Radio and more!
905-640-1714
*Fall Festival (Mount Albert/East Gwillimbury) (Free Admission) 10am-3pm Mount Albert Community Centre
53 Main Street
Come out and have fun with the family and enjoy the day at the children’s activity area, face painting, demonstrations, and there will have various market vendors both indoor and outdoor.
This event will be held outdoor, rain or shine.
www.thefamilyplacemountalbert.com
*Rib Fest (Bradford) 11am-11pm Zehrs Market 500 Holland St. West
Bradford, ON
Ribbers Craft Brewers Rib-Eating competition Midway KidZone
Live Music
http://www.bradfordribfest.com
*Fallfest (Nobleton) 11am-3pm Cold Creek Conservation Area 14125 11th Concession
Nobleton, ON
Join us on for a fun and exciting Fallfest. Only $10/car, enjoy a delicious BBQ and take part in a variety of exciting activities for all ages including: wagon rides, canoeing, inflatables, rock climbing, guided hikes, interpretive display, crafts, games and more! Food and activities are all included.
http://coldcreek.ca
*Fort York Visitor Festival (Toronto) 11pm-7am Visitor Centre at Fork York 250 Fort York Boulevard
Toronto, ON
The grounds and buildings of Fort York will be animated with an entertaining and engaging mix of culturally diverse music, dance, storytelling, digital theatre, a sound installation, visual arts, crafts, local food and family friendly activities.
www.toronto.ca/fortified
*Applicious: the Core of the Community (Toronto) 11am-4pm Jonathan Ashbridge Park 20 Woodward Avenue
(south of Queen between Greenwood and Coxwell)
Admission is free. Activities tickets cost $1 each, 12 for $10 and 25 for $20. Activities cost 1 to 3 tickets.
Apple on a Spoon races! Apple-Tac-Toe! The Clown Ate My Apple! Play these games (with artificial apples) and more at Applicious. Plus local information, free entertainment, face-painting, bouncy castles, and fun for all ages! Wear red for a free activity ticket. Toronto Animal Services will bring its mobile micro-chip clinic for dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.
www.ApplegroveCC.ca.
http://www.Applicious.ca
*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE) 8am-1pm Corner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks of Hurontario Street)
Port Credit, ON
Jr. Diggers Club • Kids drop-in Gardening Workshop
http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/
*Heritage Day (Whitby) (Free Admission) 10am-4pm Downtown Whitby
Brock & Colborne Streets
Local musicians provide entertainment throughout the day. Pony rides, face painting, games, balloons, train rides, crafts, heritage displays, and demonstrations ensure visitors of all ages enjoy the festivities and discover the Town’s historical roots.
http://m.whitby.ca/en/residents/heritageday.asp
*Pioneer Park Library 25th Anniversary Celebration (Kitchener) 11am-4pm Pioneer Park Community Library 150 Pioneer Drive
Kitchener, ON
Come join us for: Songs and Games, 11 am to 12 pm Storytime, 1 – 1:30 pm Tattoo fun with Scholar’s Choice, 12 – 3 pm Candyland Game, 2 – 4 pm
Light refreshments and more!
*Royal Medieval Faire (Waterloo) 11am-6pm Waterloo Park West
100 Regina St. South
The Royal Medieval Faire is an interactive day consisting of vendors, hands-on displays, food & beverages, games, celtic music, magic, swordplay, ceili (old-fashion Irish dance), authentic costumes & decorations, plus much more.
This event is suitable for all ages and has something to offer everyone. The admission covers everything in the park except vendor merchandise, food and beverages. It is a great day for the entire family and those interested in history and the arts.
http://www.royalmedievalfaire.org
*Community Carnival (Hamilton) 10am-2pm The Salvation Army Mountain Citadel 835 Stone Church Rd East
Hamilton, ON
Join us for food, fun & games and meet some of the people that make up our Community.
905-389-3618
*WESTFEST (Hamilton) 11am-11pm Westdale Villiage King Street between North Oval & Sterling Street
Hamilton, ON
Food, shopping, music, talent contest on Y108 and Fresh fm, kids zone, Peggy’s Cruisers classic cars and more.
http://WWW.WESTDALEVILLAGE.Com
*Concession Street FallFest (Hamilton) (Free Admission) 11am-4pm Mountain Drive Park Upper Gage and Concession St.
Hamilton, ON
This free family event will have live music, craft vendors and food along with community displays and presentations. Come to participate in activities, contests and games for the whole family.
http://www.concessionstreet.net
*Uptown Harvest Festival (Keswick) 10am-2pm Simcoe Avenue
Keswick, ON
Join the merchants of Uptown Keswick for a fall family fun day, including vendors market, BBQ and lots of kids activities.
www.georgina.ca
*Jericho’s Fall Family Fun Day (Jackson’s Point) 10am-2pm De La Salle Park
1964 Metro Road
Jericho Youth Services will be running free family games, crafts, cookie decorating, face painting and much more.
Come out and learn about our free after school programs and what Jericho has to offer.
905 722 5540
*Pioneer Village – Harvest Festival (Georgina) 11am-4pm
Georgina Pioneer
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with vintage farm equipment, food, crafts, artisans & vendors, historic demonstrations, FREE apple cider, live music, and more.
www.georgina.ca
*Movies By Moonlight (Barrie) 8pm-10pm Allandale Recreation Centre 190 Bayview Drive
Barrie, ON
Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
Movie starts at dusk (approx 8:00pm) outside in the parking lot (rain location – inside in the main hall).
Join us beforehand during the day to Celebrate Allandale Recreation Centre’s annual Fall Fling.
This year’s theme is the Day of the Dragon! From 10:00am to 3:00pm there will be lots of FREE family friendly activities to take part in including a dragon egg hunt, jumping castles, live entertainment and more! Food will be available for a cost.
http://www.barrie.ca/pages/events_detail.aspx?event=207&StartDate=2014-09-20
*Essa Salmon Festival (Angus/Barrie) 11am-4pm Angus Recreation Centre
8529 Cty. Rd. 10
This is a family event with a Tradeshow, Food Vendors, Children Activities (Zoo To You), Car & Bike Show, Skateboard Demo, Beer Tent and Live Entertainment.
http://www.EssaSalmonFestivalDerby.com
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**SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014**
*Rib Fest (Bradford) 11am-7pm Zehrs Market 500 Holland St. West
Bradford, ON
Ribbers Craft Brewers Rib-Eating competition Midway KidZone
Live Music
http://www.bradfordribfest.com
*Splashy’s 25th anniversary (Bradford) 1pm-5pm Splashys 4513 Line 5
Bradford, ON
Clients past, present and future are welcome. Free. Come in for cake and ice cream (while it lasts). Kids can play at the indoor play park. Outdoor activities are subject to weather conditions.
http://www.splashys.com/special-events.html
*Fort York Visitor Festival (Toronto) 11pm-7am Visitor Centre at Fork York 250 Fort York Boulevard
Toronto, ON
The grounds and buildings of Fort York will be animated with an entertaining and engaging mix of culturally diverse music, dance, storytelling, digital theatre, a sound installation, visual arts, crafts, local food and family friendly activities.
www.toronto.ca/fortified
*The Word on the Street (Toronto) (Free Admission) 11am-6pm Queens Park
Toronto, ON
Every year, The Word On The Street aims to have lots of family-fun activities at the festival. TD KidStreet is a special area of the park devoted to families, and offers exciting children’s programming all day in the TVO Kids Stage, the TD Children’s Literature Tent and the Children’s Activity Tent.
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/toronto
*Harvest Festival (Toronto) (Free Admission) 12pm-4pm Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum 67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Celebrate the harvest season in the valley! Live music, historic recipes and tastings, children’s crafts, outdoor tours and more! This is the last day for Eco-Art-Festival so enjoy the art installations as you wander the grounds.
Admission is Pay what you can to Voices in the Valley. Some activity and refreshment fees apply.
416-396-2819
*September Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON
Check out these fun activities at the museum! Experience life in early Scarborough, sample traditional autumn baked treats and 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.
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Gratifest (Brooklin) 2pm-8:30pm WindReach Farm 312 Townline Road
Brooklin, ON
Moksha Yoga Brooklin will be holding the 1st annual GRATIFEST – a magical celebration of gratitude at WindReach Farm.
A minimum cash donation of $20 per carload will permit the entire family to take part in the following activities: •Get your letter in the World’s Largest Gratitude Book •Complete fun filled activities and receive stamps for your passport on the Children’s Magical Journey •Yoga, Dance, Drumming, Live Music •Learn the “Super Me!” dance and discover how super you really are •Wagon Ride
•Petting Zoo
http://brooklin.mokshayoga.ca/community/gratifest/
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**TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014**
*Outdoor Discovery Night (Newmarket) (FREE) 6pm-8pm Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
200 Doug Duncan Drive
“TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT” Bring a lawn chair. Inclement weather location inside Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Halls.
An interactive evening to learn about trucks, cars, emergency vehicles and everything related.
http://www.newmarket.ca
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