Fun-filled family events: Sept. 18 to 24.
September 17, 2010
Jo-Anne Schneeweiss
SPECIAL TO PARENTCENTRAL.CA
Discover a world of adventure from storytelling and nature workshops, to cultural experiences and more this week.
Be sure to check back every week for updates.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
The Fall Fishing Festival at Ontario Place will offer participating children the chance to reel in some big fish, win a prize and take home a keepsake photo.
COST: Included in admission.
LOCATION: Riverwalk, 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West, 10 am to 3 pm
CONTACT: 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com
Bunch Family Dance Party will be hosting a family-friendly dance fest in the first hour of the Parkdale Prom, at the Queen West Art Crawl.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Green P Parking Lot, 1325 Queen Street West, 6 pm to 7 pm
CONTACT: www.parkdaleliberty.com, www.bunchfamily.ca
Doors Open Newmarket will celebrate the historic, cultural and architectural heritage of the province by opening sixteen sites for tours and displays.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Sites across Newmarket, 10 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: www.newmarket.ca, www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
SUNDAY, SEPT. 19
Parents and children can learn about the origins of The Harvest Moon Festival (Zhong Qiu Jie), make their own lanterns, participate in the ROM’s lantern parade and enjoy a piece of Moon Cake this weekend.
COST: Included in admission.
LOCATION: 100 Queen's Park, 11 am to 4 pm. Runs Sept. 18 & 19.
CONTACT: 416-586-8000, www.rom.on.ca
Learn about the amazing annual monarch migration, and enjoy hiking among the beautiful fall wildflowers in the meadows at the Humber Arboretum today.
COST: $7.35 per person, $28.25 per family (2 adults, 2 children); pre-registration is required
LOCATION: 205 Humber College Blvd., 1 pm
CONTACT: 416-675-5009, www.humberarboretum.on.ca
Telling tales, is a family festival of stories, celebrating Canada’s leading children’s writers, illustrators and musicians with programs for all ages.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, 10 am to 4 pm
CONTACT: 1-800-883-0104, www.tellingtales.org
MONDAY, SEPT. 20
In Happyview P.S., Mike McMurtry's original and interactive one-man comedy brings you into the world of an elementary school with its hilariously outrageous characters.
COST: Tickets - $10
LOCATION: Palmerston Library Theatre, 7 pm. Runs till Oct. 3.
CONTACT: www.spicymike.ca
TUESDAY, SEPT. 21
The Toronto Zoo is offering up interaction and fun with an exclusive live exhibit, Sharks at Stingray Bay-A Touching Experience, featuring Bamboo and Nurse Sharks as well as Cownose and Southern Stingrays, and horseshoe crabs.
COST: $3 and FREE to children 3 and under
LOCATION: Group Events Tent, within Zellers Discovery Zone, Sharks at Stingray Bay, 361A Old Finch Avenue. Runs till Oct. 11.
CONTACT: 416-392-5929, www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=92
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22
Introduce your child to Cityscape and Landscape artwork at Sherway Gardens' Gallery in the Garden.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke. Runs till Sept. 25.
CONTACT: 416-621-1070, www.sherwaygardens.ca
THURSDAY, SEPT. 23
Banana Shpeel™ is a new style of production from Cirque du Soleil® featuring slapstick comedy, eclectic dance and unique acrobatic acts. Recommended for ages 8+.
COST: Visit online for details.
LOCATION: Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, 7:30 pm. Runs till Oct. 10.
CONTACT: www.mirvish.com/shows/bananashpeel
FRIDAY, SEPT. 24
Enjoy songs and play at Tea Time with Ariel the Little Mermaid.
COST: $15 per child; pre-register as space is limited
LOCATION: Creative Play – Indoor Playground & Party Centre , 539 Westney Rd. S. Ajax, 6 pm to 8 pm
CONTACT: 905-231-1900, www.creativeplay.ca/creativeplayevents.html
Listings courtesy of Jo-Anne Schneeweiss at www.kidsaroundcanada.com, an online parenting resource.