Fun-filled family events: June 4 & 5
June 3, 2011
Kick off the month of June with a weekend of interesting outings for the whole family.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Love Local is a show and sell of local craft, culture and creativity held in the incredibly family-friendly setting of the Evergreen Brickworks.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Avenue, 9 am to 6 pm
CONTACT: www.lovelocal.ca
Join international children’s rights activist Craig Kielburger at the Me to We store for a special reading from his newest children’s book Lessons From a Street Kid.
COST: Free admission; visit online to pre-register
LOCATION: 223 Carlton Street, 10 am to 12 pm
CONTACT: 416-964-8942, www.metowe.com/RSVP
The Second City's performers will be lacing up their sneakers and reaching deep into their imaginations to present The Absolutely Positively Completely Made-Up Show, an hour of interactive, improvisation and sketch comedy. Appropriate for ages 13 and under.
COST: Individual Tickets - $12, Family 4-Packs: $40 (not available online)
LOCATION: The Second City Mainstage, 51 Mercer Street, 11 am. Ongoing show.
CONTACT: 416-343-0033, www.secondcity.com
The Stornaway Crescent Public School Community Yard Sale and Family Fun Fair will showcase over forty vendors, kids games and more.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Storonway Crescent Public School, 36 Stornoway Crescent, Thornhill, 9 am to 1 pm
CONTACT: www.stornowaysales.ca
SUNDAY, MAY 5
Fort York National Historic Site and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario present the Ultimate Block Party, offering the chance to participate in activities at play centres, enjoy interactive games, speakers and more.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Fort York, 100 Garrison Road, 11 am to 5 pm
CONTACT: 416-392-6907, www.toronto.ca/museums, www.ultimateblockparty.ca
The Annual Art Discovery Day at the Avenue Road Arts School will feature instructor demonstrations, hands-on activities, student exhibits and refreshments.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: 460 Avenue Road, 1 pm to 4 pm
CONTACT: www.avenueroadartsschool.com
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.