Fun-filled family events: June 11 to June 17
June 10, 2011
Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
SPECIAL TO PARENTCENTRAL.CA
There’s a cultural event for everyone in your household this weekend, even the family dog!
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Luminato, the annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, fashion, film, magic and more will be offering lots of creative experiences.
COST: Varies
LOCATION: Visit online for venues across the city. Runs till June 19.
CONTACT: www.luminato.com
Doors Open Richmond Hill will see fourteen sites open their doors for tours and activities for the whole family.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Visit online for various venue locations, 10 am to 4 pm.
CONTACT: www.richmondhill.ca/doorsopen
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Christopher Wheeldon’s acclaimed new full-length, two-act interpretation of the ballet Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland combines the well-known Lewis Carroll narrative with a score by British composer Joby Talbot, set and costumes by Tony Award-winning designer Bob Crowley and lighting by Natasha Katz.
COST: Tickets - $24.04 to $226.87
LOCATION: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. West, 2 pm. Runs till June 25.
CONTACT: 416-(toll free 1-866)-345-9595, www.national.ballet.ca
Attend Woofstock this weekend, and enjoy North America’s largest festival for dogs and dog lovers.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood, 10 am to 6 pm. Runs CONTACT: www.woofstock.ca
MONDAY, JUNE 13
Scrub and wash-up to a collection of bubbly ditties perfect for bath time and splash time in a music class. Appropriate for kids newborn to 7 years
and their parent or caregiver.
COST: $25 includes duck call and music download card; pre-register as space is limited
LOCATION: 56 Lake Street, Port Credit,10:30 am
CONTACT: 416-388-8787, www.singmusicstudio.com
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
Being Scene is a 6 month art show featuring works by more than 38 artists whose lives have been impacted by mental illness and addiction.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Hart House, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle, 9 am to 9 pm.
CONTACT: 416-583-4339, www.workmanarts.com/VisualArts/beingScene.cfm, www.harthouse.utoronto.ca
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
Enjoy a twilight hike along a floating boardwalk and forested trails followed by a sunset paddle through the channels of the marsh at Wye Marsh.
COST: Non-members $10.00/ Members $5.00; pre-registration is recommended as space is limited
LOCATION: 16160 HWY #12, Midland, 7:30 pm (arrive 15 minutes early)
CONTACT: 705-526-7809 ext. 205, www.wyemarsh.com
THURDAY, JUNE 16
Eyes on the Skies is a new planetarium program for children under the age of five, aimed to inspire young kids and their caregivers to look up at the night sky together.
COST: Included in admission; space is limited to a first-come, first-served basis
LOCATION: 770 Don Mills Road, CA Technologies Planetarium, Level 4, Check schedule upon arrival. Presented daily.
CONTACT: 416-696-1000, www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
The Mississauga Waterfront Festival welcomes families with a weekend of fun and entertainment.
COST: Adult day passes $10, children day passes $5
LOCATION: Port Credit Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Road East, 6 pm to 11:30 pm. Runs till June 19.
CONTACT: www.themwf.com
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.