Fun-filled family events: Oct. 10 to 16
September 25, 2009
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Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
This week there's lots of opportunity to revel in harvest-season fun with the kids.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
Harbourfront Centre is presenting a three-day festival of family activities themed around the idea of respect. The program is designed for kids from 5 to 12.
COST: Free
LOCATION: 235 Queen's Quay West, 11 am to 5 pm. Runs till Oct. 12.
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com
A musical adaptation of the Frog Prince at the Solar Stage Theatre includes a modern twist about protecting the environment. Appropriate for ages 3 to 10.
COST: Tickets - $14
LOCATION: 4950 Yonge Street, The Madison Theatre, 11 am & 2 pm. Runs till Oct. 25.
CONTACT: 416-368-8031, www.solarstage.on.ca
Downey's Pumpkinfest offers Fall fun including wagon rides, a balloon typhoon, straw jump, farm animals, live entertainment and more.
COST: $10 per person (ages 2 to 92) or $45 for a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children)
LOCATION: 13682 Heart Lake Road, Brampton, 10 am to 5 pm. Runs through October.
CONTACT: 905-838-2990, www.downeysfarm.com
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
Thanksgiving Sunday Royal Brunch will be served in the stately elegance of Casa Loma, Toronto’s own castle.
COST: Adults - $47.25 + taxes, Children (4-12) - $23.75 + taxes, Children (1-3) - $12.00 + taxes. Reservations suggested.
LOCATION: 1 Austin Terrace, 11 am & 12 pm
CONTACT: 416-923-1171, www.casaloma.org
The Woodbridge Fair features fun and games including home made foods, entertainment, a children's village and more.
COST: Seniors/Adults/Youth (14 and older) $5, Students (6 to 13) $2, Children (Under 6) Free, Family Weekend Pass (2 adults & 3 children) $25
LOCATION: Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Street, 10 am to 6 pm. Runs till Oct. 12.
CONTACT: www.woodbridgefair.com
Family Sunday at the McMichael Art Collection will give children the chance to learn about the Inuit culture and participate in Inuit-inspired art activities.
COST: Included in regular admission; register upon arrrival for a curator-led tour and talk for families as tour spaces are limited
LOCATION: 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, 11 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-893-1121, www.mcmichael.com
MONDAY, OCT. 12
Celebrate the harvest at Gibson House, where kids will see harvest foods prepared in a historic kitchen and can dress up and enjoy hands-on activities.
COST: Regular admission applies
LOCATION: 5172 Yonge Street, 12 pm to 5 pm
CONTACT: 416-395-7432, www.toronto.ca/museums
Enjoy the splendour of the changing leaves at Kortright’s Fall Colours Weekend, where your family can join guided fall colour hikes and more.
COST: $8 for adults, $6 for kids (5 and older) and seniors, Kids 4 and under are free
LOCATION: 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, 10 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 905-832-2289, http://trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=17900
TUESDAY, OCT. 13
In the spirit of Fall and Halloween, kids can participate in a pottery painting workshop with Crock A Doodle.
COST: Pieces start at $15; pre-registration required
LOCATION: Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, 2273 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek, 6 pm to 7 pm
CONTACT: 905-643-9551, 905-578-3030, http://sharkeyscutsforkids.com/loc_canada_stoneycreek.html
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
Creative teenagers will be excited to attend the 3rd Annual Explore Design, North America's only design and art education fair for youth.
COST: Student Admission: $15, Group Rates Available
LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West. Runs till Oct. 15.
CONTACT: www.exploredesign.ca
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
Learn how to lay the Foundation for developing capable, confident and responsible children in a parenting workshop with Mary Stuart, E.C.E.D.H. RECE.
COST: $35 + GST; pre-registration required
LOCATION: Loblaw’s SuperStore (Upstairs), 30 Kingston Road West, Ajax, 7 pm to 9 pm
CONTACT: 905-420-0799, www.childlife.ca/events
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart is now open at the Ontario Science Centre, offering your family a profound insight into the human body, health and disease.
COST: Admission to BODY WORLDS and the Science Centre - Adult (18-64) $28.50, Senior (65+) $24.50, Youth (13-17) $24.50, Child (4-12) $18.50, Infant (3& under) Free. The exhibition is time-ticketed.
LOCATION: 770 Don Mills Road
CONTACT: 416-696-1000, www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.
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