Fun-filled family events: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
September 25, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
Festivals and seasonal activities will make autumn an exciting time for families in the GTA.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
Families can enjoy the ‘Toons for Toddlers screening of In The Night Garden - Let’s Make Music, in a cinema environment with reduced sound levels.
COST: $5 per person
LOCATION: Locations across the GTA, 10:30 am. Runs till Sept. 27.
CONTACT: 905-707-8866, toonsfortoddlers.com
Celebrate Ajax will feature activities from around the world, entertainment, art displays, crafts, activities and much more.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Lion's Point - Ajax Waterfront Park, Lake Driveway, 12 pm to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-619-2529 ext 7243, townofajax.com
Battlefield House Museum & Park's Apple Festival will offer fall harvest fun including a pancake breakfast, games, pumpkin decorating, demonstrations, entertainment, tours of the Museum and Monument, apple goodies and the 'Battlefield Bake-Off'.
COST: Minimal charge for some activities
LOCATION: 77 King St. West, Stoney Creek, 9 am to 4:30 pm
CONTACT: 905-662-8458, hamilton.ca/museums
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
Attend the Word on the Street, an annual book and magazine festival celebrating reading and literacy.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Queen's Park, College Street & University Avenue, 11 am to 6 pm
CONTACT: thewordonthestreet.ca
Celebrate the bounty of the earth at P.S. Kensington's Earth! Global Harvest Traditions, where you can meet farmers, learn a harvest dance, exchange seeds and more.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Kensington Market, 12 pm to 7 pm
CONTACT: 647-444-7426, pskensington.ca
The interactive musical production Rumplestiltskin tells the story of the strange little man with magic powers and the odd name that no one can guess. Appropriate for ages 3 to 10.
COST: Tickets - $14
LOCATION: Solar Stage Children's Theatre, 4950 Yonge Street, 11 am & 2 pm. Runs till Oct. 3.
CONTACT: 416-368-8031, solarstage.on.ca
MONDAY, SEPT. 28
The Toronto Zoo's Sharks at Stingray Bay - A Touching Experience features Bamboo and Nurse Sharks as well as Cownose and Southern Stingrays.
COST: Tickets are $3 above Zoo admission and FREE to children 3 and under; applicable to members
LOCATION: 361A Old Finch Avenue, 9 am to 6 pm. Runs till Oct. 12.
CONTACT: 416-392-5929, torontozoo.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
Second City meets South Park meets Sex and the City in the critically-acclaimed Nursery School Musical, aimed at anyone who has kids, is thinking of having kids, or has a crush on Stewie from The Family Guy.
COST: $27.80 (not including applicable fees & taxes)
LOCATION: Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street, 8 pm. Runs till Oct. 3 with Mommy Matinees Wednesday at 2 pm.
CONTACT: 416-368-3110, nurseryschoolmusical.ca
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
Earthstones Ceramics & Investors Group present a family-friendly post-secondary savings information session where you can learn key strategies to save for your children's education, and enjoy
free ceramic painting ($20 per family), pizza and beverages.
COST: Free; pre-registration accepted
LOCATION: Earthstones Ceramics, 3082 Dundas St. West, 12 pm to 2 pm
CONTACT: 416-769-6318, www.earthstonesceramics.webs.com
THURSDAY, OCT. 1
The family-geared program Terrifying Tales of Edwardian Toronto will include an evening walking tour of the Casa Loma Estate and its’ environs, led by Burlington Ghost Walks Casa Loma’s premier paranormal specialists. Note: Some parents may not find the content suitable for young children
COST: Children (up to age 14) $15.00 + GST, Adults (15 +) $25.00 + GST; pre-registration is required.
LOCATION: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, 7 pm. Please be advised that there are gravel and grass paths, steep hills and some stairs during this walk. Runs till Oct. 3.
CONTACT: 416-923-1171 ext 205 or ext 215, www.casaloma.org
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Pigeon Party squeezes all the fun of Mo Willem's first three Pigeon books into lively production. Appropriate for ages 3 and up.
COST: Tickets - $17.99
LOCATION: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 7 pm
CONTACT: www.oc4pa.ca
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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