Fun-filled family events: Aug 1 to Aug 7
July 31, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
Discover lots of ways to celebrate nature, culture and each other this week.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, AUG 1
The Annual Caribana Parade's brilliantly costumed masqueraders, and Carnival sounds will delight today.
COST: Admission is required for Exhibition Place; viewing along Lakeshore Boulevard is free.
LOCATION: Exhibition Place & Lake Shore Blvd, 10 am to 6 pm
CONTACT: caribanafestival.com
MuslimFest features a variety of attractions including a film festival, art exhibit, kids village, workshops, live entertainment, and bazaar area.
COST: Festival admission is free; M-Bands can be purchased permitting access to 2-days of unlimited entertainment - Ages 3 and under: $5 (with purchase of an adult ticket), Ages 3 - 10: M-Band ($15) and Ages 10+: M-Band Weekend Pass ($25)
LOCATION: 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga. Runs till Aug. 2.
CONTACT: 1-877-994-3292, muslimfest.com
Enjoy a day on the beach at Valens Beach Party with games, sand sculpture contest, beach activitties and more.
COST: Included in Valends Conservation Area Admission ($8 for car and driver or $6 seniors 65+, plus $4 for each passenger to a maximum of $20)
LOCATION: Valens Conservation Area, 1691 Regional Road 97 (R.R.#6), Flamborough, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
CONTACT: 905-525-2183, conservationhamilton.ca
SUNDAY, AUG 2
Your family can experience Pan-Caribbean culture at Harbourfront Centre's Island Soul Festival through food demonstrations, dance and music, storytelling, games, and more.
COST: Free
LOCATION: 235 Queen's Quay West. Runs till Aug. 3.
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com
The 8th Annual TD Canada Trust IRIE Music Festival 2009 will offer exciting programming at Queen's Park including a kid's zone and live entertainment.
COST: Free
LOCATION: College Street & University Avenue, 1 pm to 10 pm (Kids' Zone until 6 pm). Runs till Aug. 3.
CONTACT: iriemusicfestival.com
Arrrgh me hearties, board your pirate ships and set sail to the Second Annual Pirate Festival complete with pirate stages, merchants, and food.
COST: Adults (13 to 54): $12, Children (6 to 12): $8, Kids 5 and under: Free, Seniors (55+): $8
LOCATION: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, 10 am to 6 pm. Runs till Aug. 3.
CONTACT: 905-878-8151, thepiratefestival.com, countryheritagepark.com
MONDAY, AUG 3
Experience the fun and nostalgia of ice cream at the Westfield Village's Annual Ice Cream Festival featuring live music, horse and wagon rides, face painting, magic shows, cotton candy, games and more.
COST: Adults: $9.75, Seniors/Disabled: $8.75, Youth 6-12: $5.75, children 5 years and under are free
LOCATION: 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, 10 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 1-800-883-0104, westfieldheritage.ca
TUESDAY, AUG 4
Join Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends as they bring to the stage their many adventures from the Sodor railway on the Treehouse Live! Stage at Ontario Place.
COST: Included in admission
LOCATION: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West. Runs till Aug. 16.
CONTACT: 416-314-9900, ontarioplace.com
WEDNESDAY, AUG 5
Free Flicks at the Harbourfront Centre is featuring 80s favourite Say Anything on the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Stage big screen by the lake.
COST: Free
LOCATION: 235 Queen's Quay West, 9 pm
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com/freeflicks
THURSDAY, AUG 6
Enjoy a free outdoor concert presented by the True Brass Ensemble at the Toronto Music Garden (weather permitting).
COST: Free
LOCATION: 475 Queen's Quay W, 7 pm
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com/torontomusicgarden
FRIDAY, AUG 7
Children attending the Teddy Bear's Picnic at Whitehern Historic House & Garden will enjoy cookies, songs, old fashioned games, a teddy bear parade and a teddy bear hospital. Appropriate for ages 3 to 7 years.
COST: $1.00 for tea or lemonade & regular museum admission rates apply; bring your own teddy bear.
LOCATION: 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton, 12 pm to 2 pm
CONTACT: 905-546-2018, hamilton.ca/museums
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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