Fun-filled family events: Aug 8 to Aug 14
August 6, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
Find a variety of activities to make staycations fun in Toronto and the GTA.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, AUG 8
Pilaros Taste of the Danforth offers a tasty festival in Toronto's Greektown including great food, entertainment and interactive children's games.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Danforth Avenue, Noon to 11 pm. Runs till Aug. 9.
CONTACT: tasteofthedanforth.com
It's an early pyjama party with pizza, painting, games, stories and more at Bisque It. Open to children ages 6 to 12-years-old.
COST: $30 + tax per child
LOCATION: 9200 Weston Road, Unit #8, 6 pm to 9 pm
CONTACT: 905-303-6333, bisqueit.com
The Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival is featuring an afternoon of free musical entertainment.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Memorial Park, Corner of John & Simcoe Streets, 12 pm to 11 pm
CONTACT: oshawajazzandbluesfestival.com
SUNDAY, AUG 9
Zaika: A South Asian Food Festival at Harbourfront Centre will offer the diversity and regional specialties in South Asian cuisine alongside music, dance, crafts, an interactive discovery walk and canoe rides in the Natrel pond.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: 235 Queen's Quay West.
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com
Attend the 'Be on Roll Play' booth at Canada's Wonderland, where children will exercise to the chorus of one of four original 'Roll Play' songs as they star in their own episode.
COST: Included in park admission
LOCATION: 9580 Jane Street, Vaughan, 10 am to 5 pm
CONTACT: 905-419-0389, canadaswonderland.com/events/events.cfm
Car enthusiasts young and old will delight in the 36th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show at Whichurch-Stouffville Museum, which will also feature heritage demonstrations, children's activities and live entertainment.
COST: $6.00 (children under 7 free); $15.00 per family of up to 4
LOCATION: 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley, 11 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-727-8954, townofws.com/museum.asp
MONDAY, AUG 10
Cyclists, skateboarders and inline skaters will take to the mini ramp to showcase their maneuvers the OP Extreme Sports Show at Ontario Place.
COST: Included in admission
LOCATION: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West. Runs till Aug. 23.
CONTACT: 416-314-9900, ontarioplace.com
TUESDAY, AUG 11
Enjoy a free concert featuring Windsong, a high energy band delivering the best in R&B, Soul and Dance.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Chancellor District Park, 430 Chancellor Drive, Woodbridge, 7:30 p.m.
CONTACT: city.vaughan.on.ca/vaughan/vaughan_celebrates/concerts_park.htm
WEDNESDAY, AUG 12
Fresh Wednesdays at Nathan Phillips Square offer a free noon hour concert, and the chance to discover favourite fruits and vegetables outdoors at a farmers' market.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: 100 Queen Street West, 8 am to 2 pm. Runs Wednesdays till Aug. 26.
CONTACT: toronto.ca/special_events/wednesdays/index.htm
THURSDAY, AUG 13
Richmond Hill's Concerts in the Park presents a fun musical adventure with Dan the Music Man (weather permitting). Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Mill Pond Park, Corner of Mill and Trench Streets, 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm (BBQ at reasonable prices from 6 pm to 8 pm)
CONTACT: richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=prc_concerts_in_the_park
FRIDAY, AUG 14
Famous PEOPLE Players is offering The Best of the Best show featuring performances by some of the company’s best-loved puppets, and a soundtrack of rock n’ roll hits of yesterday and today.
COST: Adults/Seniors $25 + GST, Child/Students $12 + GST, Children 2 and under: Free; reservations required
LOCATION: Michael Power-St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School, 105 Eringate Drive, Etobicoke, 11 am
CONTACT: 416-532-1137, fpp.org
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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