I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
School starts this week. Yay!
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**SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018**
*Family Favourites Movie (All Over Ontario)
11am
Cineplex Movie Theatres
Various Locations
Movie: PETER RABBIT
Join us on Saturday mornings at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting Free The Children. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family.
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites?gclid=CJ_fvubOysoCFQ6IaQodbBkFCw
*Kid’s Club Crafts (All Over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Michaels Art Store
All Over Ontario
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or just drop in. Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun! Parents must remain on premises during the event.
*Farmer’s Market (Woodbridge)
9am-1pm
Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena
5020 Hwy # 7 at Islington Ave
Woodbridge, ON
The Woodbridge Village Farmers Market is a non-profit, volunteer run market. We are affiliated with the Woodbridge Agricultural Society. The market is a great place to spend a quiet Saturday morning, meeting with friends and neighbours. We invite you to join us every Saturday from June 16th 2018 to October 13th 2018.The Woodbridge Village Farmers Market is a friendly, big hearted market located on the northwest corner of Hwy #7 and Islington Ave., at the Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena parking lot. Our volunteers are always there to help with the many special events. It’s a fun place for friends to meet and families to come Saturday mornings. Our Kid’s Club includes creative crafts and engaging activities weekly. This will be our 10th year of operation.
http://www.woodbridgefarmersmarket.com
*Guided Hikes (Scarborough) (FREE)
Rouge National Urban Park – Parks Canada
Meadowvale Road
Scarborough, ON
Join us to discover the park’s natural, cultural and agricultural stories with our friendly and fun Parks Canada volunteer leaders and staff. We have something for everyone, if you are looking for wildlife sightings, quiet nature walks, discovering the past, fitness challenges or just to meet new people!
Various dates. See website for schedule.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/rouge/activ/guide/201808-aout-august
*Nature Play In The Garden (Toronto)
Evergreen Brickworks
550 Bayview Ave
Toronto ON
This unique program and dynamic space requires parents and guardians to supervise their children while co-creating a magical world of possibilities.
The Children’s Garden is suitable for children of all ages as it inspires them to use their imagination in open-ended play. Here, children have the freedom to be the architects of their environment, to invent and build using their own creativity and problem-solving skills, all while developing an appreciation for the natural world.
Weekly activities respond to the changing seasons and weather, and are based on the natural materials we have available. Most importantly, our activities are a great way to be active and connect with community, family and the environment that sustains us all.
https://www.evergreen.ca/whats-on/?date=2018-05-24&category=0&view=upcoming
*Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest (Toronto)
Downsview Park
35 Carl Hall Rd # 1
Toronto, ON
Come to Toronto’s Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest Labour Day Weekend at Downsview Park for all things BBQ! We’re expanding on the traditional ribfest food fare by including vendors that specialize in delicious Bacon and BBQ treats as well. Come for the food, stay for the great live entertainment and family fun. See food vendors.
Fun For the Whole Family
Bring the kids and enjoy even more fun on jumping castles, the kiddie midway, live music, strolling entertainers, face painting and more. Better yet, challenge yourself on the giant rock wall or win a giant stuffed animal for your favorite person. Best of all, hardcore foodies can enjoy celebrity chef demonstrations and sample some of Toronto’s best food vendors.
Live Music | Kids Midway | Jumping Castles | Beer & Wine | and more
Dates & Times
Friday, August 31st
4pm – 11pm
Saturday, September 1st
11am – 11pm
Sunday, September 2nd
11am – 11pm
Monday, September 3rd
11am – 9pm
*BuskerFest/Mac and Cheese (Toronto)
Woodbine Park
1695 Queen Street East
Toronto , ON
Toronto BuskerFest is hosting the Mac and Cheese Festival 2018
The largest epilepsy awareness event, Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy, is proud to announce the addition of Canada’s largest comfort food festival, The Mac and Cheese Festival, as they fuse together this year in Woodbine Park in The Beach. The two festival giants will be serving up top dishes from renowned chefs alongside non-stop, action-packed, entertainment over the Labour Day weekend, Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3, 2018.
Returning popular attractions for BuskerFest include the Family Fun Zone, Bebe Station, market vendors, additional food vendors, fire shows and over 100 of the most remarkable street performers from all over the world.
With the funds raised at this festival through gate donations, Epilepsy Toronto can provide the much needed support to the 1-in-100 people in Toronto living with epilepsy through programs for children, youth and adults, families, employment, education, community outreach and more.
Join comedians, escape-artists, sword-swallowers, musicians, magicians, fire jugglers, acrobats, clowns and daredevils; over a hundred of the most extraordinary street performers on earth, as they descend upon Woodbine Park for some serious fun! Admission by donation to Epilepsy Toronto. Suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family. Prepare to be amazed!
Friday August 31- Monday, September 3, 2018
Times: Friday, noon – 11 p.m.;
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost
Admission by Donation to Epilepsy Toronto.
*Hispanic Fiesta (Toronto) (Free Admission)
Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
A celebration of Spanish and Latin-American: Arts, Food, Music and Entertainment free of charge for all. Founded in 1982 the 37th. Anniversary of Hispanic Fiesta will take place once again at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the Labour Day Weekend: August 31 – Sept. 1, 2 and 3 – 2018.
Hispanic Fiesta a four day celebration filled with the splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture that Hispanic heritage is famous for. Featuring 300 local, national and International Hispanic performers from over 20 different Spanish speaking countries.
*Ashkenaz Festival at Harbourfront (Toronto) (Free Admission)
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
The best of the global Jewish music and culture scene. Klezmer, Yiddish, Sephardic, Mizrachi, African, Latin-American and cross-cultural sounds.
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com
*Fan Expo Canada (Toronto)
Toronto Metro Convention Centre
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON
One of the biggest celebrations of fandom in the world, Fan Expo, will take place in Toronto from August 30 to September 2, 2018. This is a particularly special year with Michael J. Fox making his first appearance as part of a Back to the Future cast reunion. Additional exciting programming includes a Princess Bride cast reunion, a Master of Cosplay Grand Prix Championship and more!
Every year, FAN EXPO Canada draws over 140,000 fans of all ages to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, some of them attending the event for the first time. The event has many family-friendly activities and programming suitable for younger fans, including the Kids Zone, Family Zone, and the Kids Cosplay Masquerade Costume Contest. Family Passes are available, which admits 2 adults and up to 4 children (ages 6-12).
*MuslimFest (Mississauga) (Free Admission)
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr
Mississauga, ON
MuslimFest is an award-winning annual festival in Mississauga, ON, that celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment. The event features over 80 local and international artists who showcase their talent in various genre or art.
Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is a joint project of DawaNet and Sound Vision. Today, it is considered North America’s largest Muslim festival of its kind, attracting over 30,000 attendees annually.
Concert, comedy, art exhibit, rising talent, spoken word, theatre, kids’ carnival, and multicultural bazaar constitute some of the fun activities and programs one can expect at MuslimFest.
*Inflate-a-fest (Wasaga Beach)
Playland Park Square
40 Mosley St.
Wasaga Beach, ON
Come experience and take part in the largest gathering of amusement inflatables for all ages to climb, bounce and play! Cash only ticked event. Volunteers needed! For details contact sec@wasagabeach. Com or call 705-429-3844 x 2203
https://www.wasagabeach.com/Pages/events.aspx
*Summer Sundown (Blue Mountain)
Blue Mountain Village
156 Jozo Weider
Collingwood, ON
Bid the season farewell as the hottest summer entertainment returns for encore performances and tons of live music, FIREWORKS, street performers, hiking, biking & scenic gondola rides.
http://bluemountainvillage.ca/events
**SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan)
JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst Street
(Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
DROP-IN PROGRAM
Age Recommended: 0-5 Years
Non-Member Fee: $5.00
Circle Time, Story Time, and playing in the gym with toys and games.
•Please call prior to confirm they are running the program.
905-303-1821
*Guided Hikes (Scarborough) (FREE)
Rouge National Urban Park – Parks Canada
Meadowvale Road
Scarborough, ON
Join us to discover the park’s natural, cultural and agricultural stories with our friendly and fun Parks Canada volunteer leaders and staff. We have something for everyone, if you are looking for wildlife sightings, quiet nature walks, discovering the past, fitness challenges or just to meet new people!
Various dates. See website for schedule.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/rouge/activ/guide/201808-aout-august
*Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest (Toronto)
Downsview Park
35 Carl Hall Rd # 1
Toronto, ON
Come to Toronto’s Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest Labour Day Weekend at Downsview Park for all things BBQ! We’re expanding on the traditional ribfest food fare by including vendors that specialize in delicious Bacon and BBQ treats as well. Come for the food, stay for the great live entertainment and family fun. See food vendors.
Fun For the Whole Family
Bring the kids and enjoy even more fun on jumping castles, the kiddie midway, live music, strolling entertainers, face painting and more. Better yet, challenge yourself on the giant rock wall or win a giant stuffed animal for your favorite person. Best of all, hardcore foodies can enjoy celebrity chef demonstrations and sample some of Toronto’s best food vendors.
Live Music | Kids Midway | Jumping Castles | Beer & Wine | and more
Dates & Times
Friday, August 31st
4pm – 11pm
Saturday, September 1st
11am – 11pm
Sunday, September 2nd
11am – 11pm
Monday, September 3rd
11am – 9pm
*BuskerFest/Mac and Cheese (Toronto)
Woodbine Park
1695 Queen Street East
Toronto , ON
Toronto BuskerFest is hosting the Mac and Cheese Festival 2018
The largest epilepsy awareness event, Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy, is proud to announce the addition of Canada’s largest comfort food festival, The Mac and Cheese Festival, as they fuse together this year in Woodbine Park in The Beach. The two festival giants will be serving up top dishes from renowned chefs alongside non-stop, action-packed, entertainment over the Labour Day weekend, Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3, 2018.
Returning popular attractions for BuskerFest include the Family Fun Zone, Bebe Station, market vendors, additional food vendors, fire shows and over 100 of the most remarkable street performers from all over the world.
With the funds raised at this festival through gate donations, Epilepsy Toronto can provide the much needed support to the 1-in-100 people in Toronto living with epilepsy through programs for children, youth and adults, families, employment, education, community outreach and more.
Join comedians, escape-artists, sword-swallowers, musicians, magicians, fire jugglers, acrobats, clowns and daredevils; over a hundred of the most extraordinary street performers on earth, as they descend upon Woodbine Park for some serious fun! Admission by donation to Epilepsy Toronto. Suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family. Prepare to be amazed!
Friday August 31- Monday, September 3, 2018
Times: Friday, noon – 11 p.m.;
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost
Admission by Donation to Epilepsy Toronto.
*Hispanic Fiesta (Toronto) (Free Admission)
Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
A celebration of Spanish and Latin-American: Arts, Food, Music and Entertainment free of charge for all. Founded in 1982 the 37th. Anniversary of Hispanic Fiesta will take place once again at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the Labour Day Weekend: August 31 – Sept. 1, 2 and 3 – 2018.
Hispanic Fiesta a four day celebration filled with the splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture that Hispanic heritage is famous for. Featuring 300 local, national and International Hispanic performers from over 20 different Spanish speaking countries.
*Ashkenaz Festival at Harbourfront (Toronto) (Free Admission)
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
The best of the global Jewish music and culture scene. Klezmer, Yiddish, Sephardic, Mizrachi, African, Latin-American and cross-cultural sounds.
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com
*Fan Expo Canada (Toronto)
Toronto Metro Convention Centre
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON
One of the biggest celebrations of fandom in the world, Fan Expo, will take place in Toronto from August 30 to September 2, 2018. This is a particularly special year with Michael J. Fox making his first appearance as part of a Back to the Future cast reunion. Additional exciting programming includes a Princess Bride cast reunion, a Master of Cosplay Grand Prix Championship and more!
Every year, FAN EXPO Canada draws over 140,000 fans of all ages to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, some of them attending the event for the first time. The event has many family-friendly activities and programming suitable for younger fans, including the Kids Zone, Family Zone, and the Kids Cosplay Masquerade Costume Contest. Family Passes are available, which admits 2 adults and up to 4 children (ages 6-12).
*Family Fun Day (Hamilton)
11am-4pm
TB McQueston Park
1199 Upper Wentworth St
Hamilton, ON
A family-friendly event, with vendors, fire trucks, police, and two special characters: Wonder Woman and Moana! “Passports” can be purchased for $5, to fully interact with our “passport destinations” and plenty of displays and activities will be available throughout the day. Picnic area available so bring your family’s favourite foods.
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*Sunday’s at Westfield (Hamilton)
12:30pm-4pm
Westfield Heritage Village
1049 Kirkwall Road
Rockton, ON
Every Sunday and public holiday from March to the end of October you can immerse yourself in Westfield’s unique historic setting. Authentically costumed volunteers will take you back to earlier times and places through fun and educational demonstrations and activities. Westfield has more than thirty-five historical buildings to visit, including log homes, a one room schoolhouse, railway station, print shop, inn and cabinetmaker’s shop. Step up to the counter at the General Store for sweet treats and stop by the Gift Shop for unique finds.
You can also enjoy Westfield’s trails and natural areas, set on 500 beautiful acres.
For more information visit our website.
Admission: $11
*MuslimFest (Mississauga) (Free Admission)
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr
Mississauga, ON
MuslimFest is an award-winning annual festival in Mississauga, ON, that celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment. The event features over 80 local and international artists who showcase their talent in various genre or art.
Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is a joint project of DawaNet and Sound Vision. Today, it is considered North America’s largest Muslim festival of its kind, attracting over 30,000 attendees annually.
Concert, comedy, art exhibit, rising talent, spoken word, theatre, kids’ carnival, and multicultural bazaar constitute some of the fun activities and programs one can expect at MuslimFest.
*Sunday Funday (Oshawa) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Oshawa Museum
1450 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa, ON
Discover what school was like for kids back in the early 1900’s! Step back in time when you enter Guy House. The Oshawa Museum is celebrating Labour Day Weekend with this FREE Sunday FUNday event! Sit in school desks, write on slates and dress up like a Victorian kid.
Head back to school a little early on Sunday, September 2nd from 12 – 4 pm at the Oshawa Museum.
*Inflate-a-fest (Wasaga Beach)
Playland Park Square
40 Mosley St.
Wasaga Beach, ON
Come experience and take part in the largest gathering of amusement inflatables for all ages to climb, bounce and play! Cash only ticked event. Volunteers needed! For details contact sec@wasagabeach. Com or call 705-429-3844 x 2203
https://www.wasagabeach.com/Pages/events.aspx
*Summer Sundown (Blue Mountain)
Blue Mountain Village
156 Jozo Weider
Collingwood, ON
Bid the season farewell as the hottest summer entertainment returns for encore performances and tons of live music, FIREWORKS, street performers, hiking, biking & scenic gondola rides.
http://bluemountainvillage.ca/events
**MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018**
*Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest (Toronto)
Downsview Park
35 Carl Hall Rd # 1
Toronto, ON
Come to Toronto’s Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest Labour Day Weekend at Downsview Park for all things BBQ! We’re expanding on the traditional ribfest food fare by including vendors that specialize in delicious Bacon and BBQ treats as well. Come for the food, stay for the great live entertainment and family fun. See food vendors.
Fun For the Whole Family
Bring the kids and enjoy even more fun on jumping castles, the kiddie midway, live music, strolling entertainers, face painting and more. Better yet, challenge yourself on the giant rock wall or win a giant stuffed animal for your favorite person. Best of all, hardcore foodies can enjoy celebrity chef demonstrations and sample some of Toronto’s best food vendors.
Live Music | Kids Midway | Jumping Castles | Beer & Wine | and more
Dates & Times
Friday, August 31st
4pm – 11pm
Saturday, September 1st
11am – 11pm
Sunday, September 2nd
11am – 11pm
Monday, September 3rd
11am – 9pm
*Hispanic Fiesta (Toronto) (Free Admission)
Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
A celebration of Spanish and Latin-American: Arts, Food, Music and Entertainment free of charge for all. Founded in 1982 the 37th. Anniversary of Hispanic Fiesta will take place once again at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the Labour Day Weekend: August 31 – Sept. 1, 2 and 3 – 2018.
Hispanic Fiesta a four day celebration filled with the splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture that Hispanic heritage is famous for. Featuring 300 local, national and International Hispanic performers from over 20 different Spanish speaking countries.
*Ashkenaz Festival at Harbourfront (Toronto) (Free Admission)
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
The best of the global Jewish music and culture scene. Klezmer, Yiddish, Sephardic, Mizrachi, African, Latin-American and cross-cultural sounds.
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com
*Fan Expo Canada (Toronto)
Toronto Metro Convention Centre
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON
One of the biggest celebrations of fandom in the world, Fan Expo, will take place in Toronto from August 30 to September 2, 2018. This is a particularly special year with Michael J. Fox making his first appearance as part of a Back to the Future cast reunion. Additional exciting programming includes a Princess Bride cast reunion, a Master of Cosplay Grand Prix Championship and more!
Every year, FAN EXPO Canada draws over 140,000 fans of all ages to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, some of them attending the event for the first time. The event has many family-friendly activities and programming suitable for younger fans, including the Kids Zone, Family Zone, and the Kids Cosplay Masquerade Costume Contest. Family Passes are available, which admits 2 adults and up to 4 children (ages 6-12).
*MuslimFest (Mississauga) (Free Admission)
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr
Mississauga, ON
MuslimFest is an award-winning annual festival in Mississauga, ON, that celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment. The event features over 80 local and international artists who showcase their talent in various genre or art.
Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is a joint project of DawaNet and Sound Vision. Today, it is considered North America’s largest Muslim festival of its kind, attracting over 30,000 attendees annually.
Concert, comedy, art exhibit, rising talent, spoken word, theatre, kids’ carnival, and multicultural bazaar constitute some of the fun activities and programs one can expect at MuslimFest.
*Inflate-a-fest (Wasaga Beach)
Playland Park Square
40 Mosley St.
Wasaga Beach, ON
Come experience and take part in the largest gathering of amusement inflatables for all ages to climb, bounce and play! Cash only ticked event. Volunteers needed! For details contact sec@wasagabeach. Com or call 705-429-3844 x 2203
https://www.wasagabeach.com/Pages/events.aspx
*Summer Sundown (Blue Mountain)
Blue Mountain Village
156 Jozo Weider
Collingwood, ON
Bid the season farewell as the hottest summer entertainment returns for encore performances and tons of live music, FIREWORKS, street performers, hiking, biking & scenic gondola rides.
http://bluemountainvillage.ca/events
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