Fun-filled family events: Oct. 3 to 9
September 25, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
Discover a week of fall fairs, performances and more across the GTA.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure features Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin on stage in an entertaining new live show.
COST: Tickets - $46.50, $36.50, $26.50, $23.25
LOCATION: Ricoh Coliseum, 100 Princes' Boulevard, 1 pm & 4 pm
CONTACT: 416-870-8000, www.ticketmaster.ca, www.TheBackyardigansOnTour.com
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2009 is free all-night art festival offering numerous family-friendly exhibits and performances.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Numerous locations across Toronto, 6:55 pm to Sunrise
CONTACT: www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca
The 165th Markham Fair will include a horse show, midway, entertainment, truck and tractor pull, food and lots more.
COST: Adult/Youth: $10.00 ($8.00 Thursday Only), Child 12 & Under: $2.00, Seniors: $7.00 ($5.00 Thursday Only), Pre-School Children: 4 Years & Under Free
LOCATION: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Road, 9 am to 6 pm. Runs Oct. 1 to 4.
CONTACT: www.markhamfair.com
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
Join the Wild Rumpus at Revival with Bunch Family Dance Party: Where the Wild Things Are Edition. Get in touch with your inner Max, cavort with a Wild Thing and score swag from the much-anticipated film.
COST:$10 for grownups, $8 for kids in advance; $10 for all at the door while supplies last
LOCATION: 783 College Street at Shaw, 2-5 p.m.
CONTACT: http://www.bunchfamily.ca/
Parents' Choice award winner and 2009 Juno nominee Chris McKhool, celebrates the multicultural mosaic in his interactive and playful musical journey.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Lakeside Terrace, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen's Quay West, 1 pm
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/today.cfm?id=1762
The Annual Harvest Festival in High Park is an outdoor, fun-filled, activity-packed fair for all ages.
COST: Free
LOCATION: High Park, 1873 Bloor Street West, 12 pm to 4:30 pm
CONTACT: 416 444 8419 ex 238, www.opgbiodiversity.ca, www.toronto.ca/parks/programs/calendar.htm
Join National Geographic Kids onsite at the Toronto Zoo for World Animal Day, including special activities designed for families to celebrate and learn about animals.
COST: Included in Zoo admission
LOCATION: 361A Old Finch Avenue, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
CONTACT: 416-392-5929, www.torontozoo.com/specialevents/?i=animal#215
MONDAY, OCT. 5
Kids can participate in the KidSpark hands-on workshop Stained-Glass Birds at the Ontario Science Centre, where they will learn about birds and craft their own bird out of tissue paper.
COST: Included in admission; 25 children maximum per workshop on a first-come first-served basis
LOCATION: 770 Don Mills Road, 3 pm
CONTACT: 416-696-1000, www.ontariosciencecentre.com
TUESDAY, OCT. 6
Haunted Happenings at Mackenzie House will include ghost stories, the chance to print a personal souvenir on a real 1845 printing press, hot cider and cookies. Open to for Cubs and Brownies, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Venturers and Pathfinders.
COST: $8 plus tax; pre-registration is required
LOCATION: 82 Bond Street, 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Runs Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27.
CONTACT: 416-392-6915, www.toronto.ca/museums
THURSDAY, OCT. 8
Mosaic does ... Pumpkinfest features face painting, arts and crafts, bouncy castles, live entertainment and more.
COST: Free
LOCATION: East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Avenue, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
CONTACT: 416-849-6688, www.danforthmosaicbia.com
FRIDAY, OCT. 9
Alpha's Discovery Club is hosting its Third Annual Thanksgiving Play Day, where children can make a Thanksgiving themed craft and play games.
COST: Admission is $8
LOCATION: 170 Ambassador Drive, Unit 10, Mississauga, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
CONTACT: 905-564-2511, www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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