JULY FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (July 11- July 17)

10 Jul.2014

*FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2014*

*Courtyard Movies at St. Peter’s (Toronto) (FREE)
8:30pm - 11:00pm
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
840 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario

Come join us for our third screening of the season!

A PRE-DVD screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA: WINTER SOLDIER.

Free screening, and snacks (popcorn, pizza, soda, coffee, treats) will be sold for $1 each. Seating is provided.

As always, all are welcome! Hope to see you there!!

http://courtyardmovies.ca/wp/

*Pride Week in Peel Festival (Mississauga)
5pm-11pm
Mississauga Celebration Square Amphitheatre
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON

The Pride Week in Peel Festival will once again take place. The event will feature performances, a Pride march, a community fair, free food and… a dance party!

416 618 6069
www.prideweekinpeel.ca

*Bolton Rotary Ribfest (Bolton) (Free Admission)
12pm-11pm
Albion-Bolton Fairgrounds
150 Queen Street South
Bolton, ON

The Rotary Club of Bolton invites you all to join us for our annual ribfest. We promise to have one incredible weekend of mouth-watering ribs, entertainment and family fun! We will feature some of the most renowned professional ribbers as well as many other food vendors, to satisify everyone’s tastebuds. There will also be entertainment for all ages all weekend long including bands, midway, crafters, marketplace….

416-705-2941
http://www.boltonrotaryribfest.ca

*Shade’s Mills Movie Night In The Park (Cambridge)
8:45pm-10:15pm
Shade’s Mills Conservation Area
450 Avenue Road
Cambridge, ON

The Lego Movie
The movies are free with Grand River Parks Membership and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.

http://www.grandriver.ca/Events

*Movies in Memorial Park (Hamilton) (FREE)
6:30-11pm
Memorial Park
Hamilton & Parkside Drs
Hamilton, ON

The Waterdown BIA conducts FREE Summer Movies in Memorial Park.

Entertainment, old fashioned prices for hot dogs, face painting and more.

289-260-1261
http://www.waterdownbia.ca

*Fabric Painting Fun (Oshawa)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Oshawa Public Libraries, North view Branch
250 Beatrice Street East
Oshawa, ON

Make patterns etched in styrofoam then use paints and transfer your pattern onto fabric or paper to make pictures or wrapping paper, or bring in an old piece of clothing, with no pattern, to revitalize it!
Ages 12-17

http://www.oshawalibrary.on.ca

*SATURDAY, July 12, 2014*

*Cineplex Family Favourites July 2014 (All Over The GTA) (FREE)
11:00 am
All Over The GTA

Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00am for Family Favourites.

Smurfs 2
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Cast: Jayma Mays, Katy Perry, Neil Patrick Harris
Plot: The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer’s newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs.

Admission (taxes included): $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Build a Bug House at Home Depot (All Over The GTA) (FREE)
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Various Locations

Kids will learn how to build a bug house with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

A great free activity for children ages 4-12.
Kids will learn how to build a bug house using a hammer and glue.

You can now register online for workshops.

http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/build-a-bug-house

*Build And Grow Clinic (All Over The GTA) (FREE)
Lowes Home Improvement
10am
Various Locations

Build and Grow Clinics
Conveniently shop while your kids build a fun and educational project!

Recommended: For children from grades two to five.

What Kids Will Take Home: The toy they made, a merit certificate, name tag, apron and goggles.

Please note: You can register the day of the workshop. However, space is limited to 50 children per store. Register in advance to avoid disappointment!

Next Build and Grow Clinics:
Turbo with pullback motor

http://www.lowes.ca/articles/free-build-and-grow-clinics-for-children_a756.html

*Customer Appreciation Open House (Woodbridge)
12pm-4pm
Oh So Sweet
8099 Weston Rd. Unit 15
Woodbridge, ON

Come in and be appreciated.
Oh So Sweet would like to invite you to their Customer Appreciation Open House.

Live Music
Face Painting
Cupcake & Cookie decorating
Free Samples

(905) 265-9898

*Bass Pro Family Summer Camp (Maple) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive

Casting challenge, colour a wolf track, BB shooting range, and shooting arcade.

5pm-6pm-Homemade Ice cream

http://m.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageBasicC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=86326&cm_ven=redirect&cm_cat=mktg&cm_pla=bps&cm_ite=summercamp

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora)
1-3pm
Hillary House National Historic Site
15372 Yonge Street
Aurora, ON

Discovery Days for Kids
Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

There will be a rotating schedule of these four activities…
• Nature Detectives: searching for plants and bugs.
• Dig It!: participate in a mock archaeological dig.
• Scavenger Hunt: Children will be locate items in all rooms of Hillary House. Participants will then draw, or paint, their favourite artifact.
• Little Gardeners: Every child participant will be given a flower pot to paint, as well as a flower to plant in it.

http://hhahs.space4art.biz

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE)
8am – 1pm
49 Wells Street
Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Riverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)
Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfall
Live music
(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Toy Hack (Newmarket)
11am-12pm
Mount Albert Public Library
19300 Centre Street
Newmarket, ON

Take old and broken toys and hack them into something new! Broken toys will be provided but feel free to bring your own for a personally unique creation. You won’t want to miss this!

For more information or to register please visit your local Library branch or call the Library at (905)-473-2472.
www.egpl.ca.

*Scruffy Muttz Customer Appreciation Grand Opening (Newmarket)
1-3pm
Scruffy Muttz New Shop
100 Ringwood Drive, Unit 12
Newmarket, ON

Scruffy Muttz Dog Grooming is having a customer appreciation day as well as celebrating the opening of our new shop on Ringwood Drive. Whether you are an existing customer or are looking for a groomer you are welcome with your pooch to join us. Lots of prizes, games for the kids, trainer on site to answer questions, munchies (for humans & dogs), tours of the new grooming shop and much more! MP Paul Calandra and his pup Phoebe will be coming to cut the ribbon around 1:30pm. Hope to see you there for a fun filled doggie day!

416 540 8611
http://www.scruffymuttzdgi.com

*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Corner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)
Port Credit, ON

This is the best place in Port Credit to buy fresh local produce straight from the grower. Vendors also sell items such as honey, pastries, bread, maple syrup, sauces, gourmet donuts, and much more! Visit the neighbouring Planet Organic Market and Elmwood Meat Market to round out your weekly shopping needs.
Our Farmers Market also has weekly live music, demonstrations and a new group of artisans each week. The kids will love the drop-in crafts and gardening workshops. Every week is event week at the market!

Kids Crafts w/ The Craft Queeenzzzz • Making Personalized Sunglasses

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Showcase Saturdays (Brampton)
10am-12pm
Garden Square at the Rose Theatre
1 Theatre Lane
Brampton, ON

Showcase Saturdays will present some of Brampton’s top talents. You never know which rising star you may see performing! Perfect for the whole family.

All outdoor programming is weather permitting and subject to change without it.

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*Tim Horton’s Saturday Night Movies under the Stars (Brampton)
9-11pm
Garden Square at the Rose Theatre
1 Theatre Lane
Brampton, ON

Bring out your lawn chairs and get comfortable as we transform beautiful Garden Square into the ultimate cinema experience! Kids come early and participate in our Tim Horton’s pre-movie activity!

July 12 – Planes

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (Brampton)
7am-1pm
Downtown Brampton
Main and Queen Streets

Locally grown produce, hand-made crafts, baked goods and prepared foods, live entertainment and family fun! Visit Art in the Open in Garden Square.

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/edo/Downtown-Queen-Street/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx

*Bolton Rotary Ribfest (Bolton)
12pm-11pm
Albion-Bolton Fairgrounds
150 Queen Street South
Bolton, ON

The Rotary Club of Bolton will feature some of the most renowned professional ribbers as well as many other food vendors, to satisify everyone’s tastebuds. There will also be entertainment for all ages all weekend long including bands, midway, crafters, marketplace….

Free Admission, Parking and Entertainment
Located at the Albion Bolton Fairgrounds

Funds raised at the Bolton Rotary Ribfest go to support local community charities so come on out and enjoy helping others!

416-705-2941
http://www.boltonrotaryribfest.ca

*Taste of the Woods (Scarborough)
12:00pm-5:00pm
Warden Woods Community Centre
74 Firvalley Court
(Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East)

Community members in the Warden Woods Southwest Scarborough area come out to have fun, network and celebrate summer in festivity. Activities for kids include: crafts, face painting, reading tent, exotic animals, bouncy castles, and games. There will be various vendor items on sale, information booths by non-profit organizations, a live entertainment show by Scarborough’s Got Talent and tasty food prepared by Vesta Catering.

http://www.wardenwoods.com/assets/taste-of-the-woods-2014.pdf

*RCPC Family Day/Open House (Ajax) (FREE)
9am-5pm
Refuge City Pentecostal Church
10 Fuller Rd

Refuge City Pentecostal Church will be having its first Community Open House and Family Day at its new location at 10 Fuller Rd, Ajax, ON.
The Open House will showcase all the Programs offered to the community by Refuge City and allow the public to meet the Pastor of the Church.
The Family Fun Day will offer food, games, Bouncy Castle and other activities for the whole family free of cost.

(905) 427-6922
http://www.refugecity.ca

*Book Signing for Mr. Pigglesworth (Oshawa)
1-3pm
Chapters
Oshawa Centre
Oshawa, ON

Free crafts start at 1pm

Authors, Nicole and Christina Cadwallader to sign their children’s book series, Mr. Pigglesworth.
Mr. Pigglesworth is the series of charming adventures of a money-saving pig and his family. Follow Mr. Pigglesworth throughout his three books, and as he grows so will your child’s skills.
Nicole and Christina recommend these books for children ages 3-9.

mr-pigglesworth.tumblr.com

*Whitby Rotary Ribfest 2014 (Whitby)
11am-11pm
Victoria Fields (behind the Abilities Centre)
Victoria Street
Whitby, ON

Come out to the 3rd Annual Whitby Rotary Ribfest at Victoria Fields

www.whitbyribfest.com

Great food
Live Entertainment
Rib-Eating contest
50+ Market Vendors
Exciting Midway
Family Fun

*Nonviolence Festival’s Day in the Park (Waterloo)
Victoria Park Island
Victoria Park
Kitchener, ON

Our 10th summer celebration bringing together many positive forces in Waterloo Region.
Featuring community group displays, vendors, food, music, and fun for kids.

5196168571
http://www.nonviolencefestival.com

*Kultrun World Music Festival (Waterloo) (FREE)
2-11pm
Uptown Waterloo Square
75 - 115 King Street South

Neruda Arts will launch a new free summer festival in the Waterloo Public Square that combines the best of our Latin and world music programming expertise. Artistic Director, Isabel Cisterna, promises that Neruda Arts’ Kultrún summer festival will still have a strong Latin component, but there will also be leading word music artists of many genres. “Neruda Arts has always been about celebrating diversity and the possibilities that are opened up by expanding the mandate of our festival make it very exciting indeed.”
This year’s Kultrun summer world music festival will feature a tent dedicated to interactive children’s programming, music, dance and arts workshops, and a more diverse selection of ethnic food and craft vendors.

519-502-9677
http://www.nerudaarts.ca

*Kids’ Teddy Bear Picnic (Burlington)
11am-1pm
Sobeys Extra Burlington
1250 Brant Street
Burlington, ON

It’s Teddy Bear picnic month and we’re inviting you to join us for a celebration. Join us July 12 and 13 for a Teddy Bear picnic in our Community Events Centre. We’ll have sandwiches, snacks, ice cream, cake, games and other fun and maybe a few surprise visitors. We’re also asking members of the community to consider dropping off a teddy bear for a child in need.
The picnic will take place both days from 11 am to 1 pm. $12 per person plus HST. Please pre-register at customer service. Participation in the picnic not necessary for making a teddy bear donation. Thank you for your support.

905-332-3373

*SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014*

*Bass Pro Family Summer Camp (Maple) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive

Casting challenge, colour a wolf track, BB shooting range, and shooting arcade.

http://m.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageBasicC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=86326&cm_ven=redirect&cm_cat=mktg&cm_pla=bps&cm_ite=summercamp

*PlayZone (Toronto) (FREE)
10am-5pm
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Exhibition Common

Discover Harbourfront Centre’s new imagination playground. This innovative playground encourages learning, movement and fun while families build new worlds, imaginary places and dramatic scenarios—on a larger-than-life scale.

Our Play Zone is an imagination playground that encourages learning, social development, movement and fun. Kids can build, connect pieces, create walls, forts, castles and all kinds of fun environments. Kids decide how and what to build without any influence from grown-ups.

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/onthesquares/index.cfm

*Forget-Me-Not Family Fun Fair (Milton)
9am-2pm
Milton Fairground
136 Robert St
Milton, ON

The Forget-Me-Not Family Fun Fair is going to be held at the Milton Fairgrounds annually in memory of Maximus Huyskens, an event held to support his family as well as raise awareness of car safety.
Donations & all proceeds will be donated to support a charitable donations to Kids And Cars Canada.
There will be so many activities including a bouncy castle, pony rides, a Magic show, Monkeynastics, Kids Firepower, Milton Muay Thai…cool characters like Iron Man, Spiderman Batman, Disney princesses, arts and crafts, vendors, raffles, and delicious popcorn, ice cream, sno cones and cotton candy.

Along with a live puppet show with the actually voice talents from the show ” Toopy and BiNoo” in our kids indoor building.

Admission is $3 per adult and children are FREE
First 250 children will receive a beautiful stuffed animal!!

Tickets for rides and entertainment will be on sale.

416-996-9410

*Bolton Ribfest (Bolton) (Free Admission)
12pm-6pm
Albion-Bolton Fairgrounds

Phone:416-705-2941
The Rotary Club of Bolton invites you all to join us for our annual ribfest. We promise to have one incredible weekend of mouth-watering ribs, entertainment and family fun! We will feature some of the most renowned professional ribbers as well as many other food vendors, to satisify everyone’s tastebuds. There will also be entertainment for all ages all weekend long including bands, midway, crafters, marketplace….

http://www.boltonrotaryribfest.ca

*Pizza and Video Games Day (Kitchener)
4pm-6pm
Deer Ridge Plaza (parking lot)
4281 King St. E
Kitchener, ON

Bring the kids and enjoy free video games in the largest video game truck in southwestern Ontario - Game Asylum! Free!
Pizza Deal during the event: One large pizza, 3 toppings, three cans of pop: 9.99!
We may also have face painting, balloons - stay tuned!
No registration required - just show up for the fun!

519-722-1220
http://pizzaeuropekw.com

*TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014*

*Dino Time (Aurora) (FREE)
6:45-7:30pm
Aurora Public Library
15145 Yonge Street
Aurora, ON

We’ve got all the cool facts about the oldest creatures to ever walk the earth and we want to share them with you! Learn things you never knew about our extinct friends as we have a night of fun, games and exploration. Plus, we’re going to make an amazing craft for you to take home!This is a free program but please call to reserve your spot.

905-727-9494 x280
http://www.library.aurora.on.ca

*OPG’s Tuesdays on the Trail (Pickering) (FREE)
10am-1pm
Foot of Liverpool Road

Join us on Tuesdays this summer for fun, free and educational activities in Alex Robertson Park.

Sun, Shade & Sandcastles
look for OPG tents on the beach

Susan Lindo of Durham West Arts Centre joins us on the beach to share amazing sandcastle building techniques.

Weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are suitable for ages 6 to 12. Due to the nature of program activities, day care groups and camps cannot be accommodated.

905-999-2542
http://www.opg.com

*WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014*

*Concerts in the Park (Aurora)
7pm-9:30pm
Aurora Town Park
Wells Street & Mosely Street
Aurora, ON

No need to travel for great music! All you need to bring with you are your family, friends, chairs or a blanket and enjoy!
Tartan Terror
They bring traditional Celtic music, mix it with rock’n’ roll and blend it with their own unique Scottish comedy. A night not to be missed!

905-726-4762
http://www.aurora.ca

*MAP Family Summer Event - Toronto Zoo visits Thorncliffe (Toronto) (FREE)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Thorncliffe Public Library
48 Thorncliffe Park Dr.
Toronto, ON

Join us this summer at Thorncliffe as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!
This summer join us for a wild and educational book reading and then meet with Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Mascots. At the end of the program you will be given a fun Zoo activity sheet to take home! Encourage your passion for animals with games, colouring and more! Come and learn how the Toronto Zoo saves and protects animals and their habitats at home and abroad.

The program lasts one hour and is for children ages 5-12.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Summer Days Performance Series (Milton) (FREE)
12pm-1pm
Milton Town Hall
1010 Main Street East
Milton, ON

Back for a second year! A free series of entertainment showcasing the best that Milton has to offer in music, dance, theatre and more.
Performances take place every Wednesday in July from 12pm – 1pm on the stage in front of Milton Town Hall, 150 Mary Street.
All performances are free and family-friendly! Limited seating available, bring a lawn chair. For a detailed list of performers, visit artsmilton.com.

905-878-7245 x. 4904
http://www.artsmilton.com

*Dino Wednesdays (Waterloo)
1pm-2pm
University of Waterloo- Earth Sciences Museum
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON

The Earth Sciences Museum is hosting weekly Dinosaur Tours during July and August.
Dinosaur Tours will be available to the general public for all ages for free every Wednesday at 1 PM.

(519) 888-4567 Ext: 32469
http://www.uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum

*Kids’ CBC Days (Toronto) (FREE)
10:00 am-3:00 pm
CBC Broadcast Centre
250 Front St. W
Toronto, ON

Pre-schoolers, school-age kids, parents and caregivers are invited to come out and take part in this special annual event packed with interactive activities, live performances and free giveaways. Your kids will have the chance to meet their favourite stars including Patty, Sid, Mamma Yamma, Bookaboo, Daniel Tiger, Super Why!

Plus, there will be lots of free activities for young children including painting, crafts, bouncy castle, interactive zone, seed balls and more.

http://www.cbc.ca/parents/events/view/kidscbcdays

*THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014*

*Music In The Park (Richmond Hill)
(Free Admission)
6pm
Mill Pond Park
Mill Street
Richmond Hill, ON

In addition to great music, Thursday night concertgoers can purchase and enjoy a barbecue dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
The barbecue includes hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, sausages, ice cream, pop and water. And, new this year, enjoy a cupcake, too!

Tina Turner & Rod Stewart Tribute Band

Limited parking is available at Mill Pond Park and street parking is prohibited. Parking is available after 5:30 p.m. at the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital’s East parking lot located on the east side of Trench Street and north of Major Mackenzie Drive.

http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=prc_concerts_in_the_park

*Discovery Days for Kids (Aurora)
10am-12pm
Hillary House National Historic Site
15372 Yonge Street
Aurora, ON

Learn and play at Hillary House!

Admission: $3 general, $2 seniors and youth 12 & under.
Kids can drop in to enjoy activities. Activities will be adapted to suit children of all ages.

Discovery Days for Kids
Learn and play at Hillary House!

*Movies Under the Stars (Toronto) (Free Admission)
7:30-10:30pm
Norwood Park
16 Norwood Road
Toronto, ON

Free movie and barbecue at Community Centre 55’s Movies Under the Stars sponsored by Downtown Automotive Group.
The event will be in Norwood Park and feature the film Shrek 2.

Barbecue starts at 7:30, movie starts at 8:45.

416 691 1113 ext 224

*Kids’ CBC Days (Toronto) (FREE)
10:00 am-3:00 pm
CBC Broadcast Centre
250 Front St. W
Toronto, ON

Plus, there will be lots of free activities for young children including painting, crafts, bouncy castle, interactive zone, seed balls and more.

http://www.cbc.ca/parents/events/view/kidscbcdays

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)
3pm-7pm
East Lynn Park
(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

From 4pm-6:30pm are Kids Activities
4:30-Theatre Group: Shakespeare in the Ruff, will entertain us and lead drama games with the kids.

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

*Lawn Chair Luminata - Outdoor Film Series (Barrie) (FREE)
9:15pm
Memorial Square, Heritage Park
65 Dunlop Street East
Barrie, ON

The Barrie Film Festival invites you to enjoy a free outdoor screening in the park. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a film under the stars.

Mrs. Doubtfire

http://barriefilmfestival.ca/outdoor-film-series/

26 Jun.2014

JUNE/JULY FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (June 27- July 3)

**FRIDAY JUNE 27, 2014**

*Movie Matinee (Richmond Hill) (FREE)
2:00pm - 3:30 PM
Central Library
1 Atkinson Street
Richmond Hill, ON

Come out and watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie.
Tickets for the movie will be handed out 15 minutes before the movie starts in the Warm Walkway on the East Side. There is a limit of 80 tickets for each movie.

Note: An adult must stay with all children under the age of 8 years during the entire movie. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult to the program room for drop-off and pick-up for the safety of the child.

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=728

*Ice Cream For $1 (Richmond Hill)
Milky Lane
3pm-10pm
9631 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON

Milky Lane is giving away ice cream for a dollar. Proceeds are going to the Islamic relief Canada Charity.

http://www.milkylane.ca

*Toronto Ribfest - Food and Music Festival (Toronto)
11:00 am-11:00 pm
Centennial Park
Renforth and Eglinton
Toronto, ON

The Toronto Ribfest Food and Music Festival committee and Rotary Etobicoke invite you to enjoy a great weekend full of fabulous food, family-focused attractions, great music and entertainment on three professional stages, a Kidz Zone, a massive Midway and more. New this year…live soccer games on large screens throughout the grounds.
100% of the profits from Toronto Ribfest go via the Rotary Etobicoke into supporting community activities and requirements.
$2 donation requested for admission

http://www.torontoribfest.com

*PlayZone (Toronto) (FREE)
9am-5pm
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Exhibition Common

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/onthesquares/index.cfm
416-973-4000

*Canadian, Eh! at Scarborough Museum (Scarborough) (FREE)
6:30 pm -9:00 pm
Scarborough Museum
1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON

You’re invited to Canadian, Eh! at Scarborough Museum in celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day! Enjoy live music and entertainment, sweets from around the world, dancing and more!
FREE for everyone!

416-338-8807
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival (Stouffville)
5pm-10pm
Main Street, & Park Drive
Stouffville, Ontario

The Strawberry Festival offers something for everyone. Almost 300 artisans, crafters, and merchants set-up shop on Main Street and Park Drive. Friends, neighbours, and family can enjoy great food, live music, stand-up comedy, games and a variety of performances by local talent. Children enjoy pony rides, bouncy castles, freckle contests, cookie decorating, and the carnival rides, to name a few! And of course, there are lots of strawberries!

647-522-1365
http://www.strawberryfestival.ca/discover/index.html

*Shade’s Mills Movie Night In The Park (Cambridge)
8:45pm-10:15pm
Shade’s Mills Conservation Area
450 Avenue Road

Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night! Visitors should bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Movies are all rated parental guidance (PG) or general admission (G) and are suitable for families. For a full list of movies and show times visit http://www.grandriver.ca/Events.
The movies are free with Grand River Parks Membership and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.

519-621-3697
http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/
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**SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014**

*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)
11am
Cineplex Movie Theatres
(All Over The GTA)

$2.50 per person including taxes

Jetsons Movie
Directed by: Don Lusk, Ray Patterson
Cast: George O’Hanlon, Henry Corden, Penny Singleton
Plot: Set off for some intergalactic fun with America’s favourite family of the future in their full-length animated movie! Meet George Jetson; Jane, his wife; daughter Judy; son Elroy; Rosie the Robot and Astro the family dog as they move to an asteroid full of space-age wonders. But when they discover that George’s new company is disturbing the home of friendly underground creatures named Grungies, they’ll have to work together to spread peace on their new space place. Directed by the original creators of The Jetsons, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, and featuring the voice talents of the original George and Jane Jetson, George O’Hanlon and Penny Singleton, as well as legendary voice artist Mel Blanc (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck), and music from pop singer Tiffany, it’s destined to be a universal hit with the whole family!

http://www.cineplex.com/events/familyfavourites

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Riverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)
Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfall
Live music
(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE)
8am – 1pm
49 Wells Street
Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*4H Foody Fundraiser at Lionel’s Farm (Stouffville)
9am-6pm
Lionel’s Farm
11714 McCowan
Stouffville, ON

Join us at Lionel’s Farm where 4H club members will be selling BBQ and baked goods, plus animal food baggies and souvenir items to remember your visit! Everyone welcome!

416 570 9456
http://www.lionelsfarm.com/

*Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival (Stouffville)
8am-11pm
Main Street, & Park Drive
Stouffville, Ontario

647-522-1365
http://www.strawberryfestival.ca/discover/index.html

*Scotiabank CHIN Picnic - Canada Day Weekend (Toronto)
12:00 pm-11:00 pm
Exhibition Place
Lake Shore Boulevard West and Ontario Drive
Toronto, ON

The Scotiabank CHIN International Picnic showcases the very best performers from around the world.

The Grand Festival of Fireworks! will be featured at 10pm.

Don’t miss the great kids’ entertainment in the CHEVROLET Midway area, west side of the grounds.

Pony rides and Petting Zoo open each day.

The Infinite Fantasy Circus Family, of Canada’s Got Talent fame, will be there for three shows daily on June 28, 29, and July 1st , in the CHEVROLET MIDWAY. 3 shows daily, 2pm / 4pm / 6pm

Tiger Paws Exotics also presents two shows each day with audience interaction with live animals.
Some charges for certain attractions/activities.

*Durham Caribbean Festival (Ajax)
Greenwood Conservation Area
Ajax, ON

It the most exciting, fun-filled extravaganza this side of the Caribbean Sea. Street performers, entertainers, singers, dancers, cultural and heritage groups will come together in one place to celebrate the diversity and flavour of the Durham Caribbean Festival.
The festival will showcase the unique foods, music, traditions, beliefs and interests of Durham’s fastest growing community.

The program includes a one main stage featuring performances by jaminfit displaying 2014 Carnival costumes as well as DJ music and a headliner, children zone including carnival rides and games and over 30 diverse food and craft vendors.

416-876-4679
http://www.durhamcaribbeanfestival.com

*Showcase Saturdays at Brampton Theatre (Brampton) (FREE)
10:00 am
Garden Square at the Rose Theatre Brampton
1 Theatre Lane
Brampton, ON

Showcase Saturdays will present some of Brampton’s top talents.
You never know which rising star you may see performing!
Perfect for the whole family.

905-874-2800
http://www.rosetheatre.ca

*BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (Brampton) (FREE)
7am-1pm
Downtown Brampton
Main and Queen Streets
June 21 to October 11

Locally grown produce, hand-made crafts, baked goods and prepared foods, live entertainment and family fun!

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/edo/Downtown-Queen-Street/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx

*The Family Expo (Brampton)
10am-8pm
The Brampton Soccer Centre
1495 Sandalwood Parkway

Biggest Family Fun Event in Brampton this Summer!
Celebrating Brampton Families and our Community we are excited to bring this fun filled weekend for the whole family in support of The Knights Table.
You will be able to enjoy our featured areas such as The Mom Shoppe, The Tot Spot, The Play Zone featuring our 24ft Rock Climbing Wall and our Waterballs and The Guys Garage. With something for everyone, The Family Expo will also feature two demonstration areas with informative must knows and and main stage entertainment for kids of all ages.

416-476-7812
http://brampton.themompreneur.com/the-family-expo/

*Canada Day Customer Appreciation (Mississauga)
2pm-4pm
Courtneypark Library
730 Courtneypark Dr. W.
Mississauga, ON

Visit Courtneypark Library for games, activities, face painting, balloon animals, a book sale, and special guests!

905-615-4745
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/courtneyparklibrary

*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Corner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)
Port Credit, ON

Sing Music Studio • Kinder Music Class

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Waterloo Air Show (Waterloo)
10am-5pm
The Region of Waterloo International Airport
4881 Fountain Street North
Waterloo, ON

Waterloo Air Show is an outdoor, gated & ticketed family-oriented commemoration of aviation and Canadian Forces at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.
Retail booth, Food Truck Alley & Kids’ Zone.

http://www.waterlooairshow.com

*Creeks and Creepy Crawlies (Hamilton) (FREE)
11am-2pm
Beasley Community Centre
144 Wilson St.
Hamilton, ON

Come explore the creatures of our watershed in the Bay Area Restoration Council’s Creeks and Creepy Crawlies. Attend this fun-filled FREE event and learn about some of the lesser-known creatures found in our streams and creeks!
-Examine a number of LIVE aquatic creepy crawly bugs in detail
-Learn about their ecology, habitat and the importance of keeping the creeks and rivers they call home clean and healthy
This is a drop-in program; no registration is required

(905)5277111
http://hamiltonharbour.ca

*38th Annual Promenade Days & Canada Day (Barrie) (FREE)
10am-9pm
Downtown Barrie

Enjoy Downtown Barrie’s longest standing Canada Day family weekend. The Downtown Merchants will showcase all their fantastic products during Promenade Day’s Street Market. This event also features a petting zoo, face painting, midway, family stage, entertainment and more. Kids Fun Zone in Heritage Park, featuring inflatables and games from Party Tyme Treats & Amusements, as well as free face painting with Clarabella the Clown.

(705) 734-1414; www.downtownbarrie.ca
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**SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014**

*Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival (Stouffville)
8am-11pm
Main Street & Park Drive
Stouffville, ON

647-522-1365
http://www.strawberryfestival.ca/discover/index.html

*The Family Expo (Brampton)
10am-3pm
The Brampton Soccer Centre
1495 Sandalwood Parkway

416-476-7812
http://brampton.themompreneur.com/the-family-expo/

*Waterloo Air Show (Waterloo)
10am-5pm
The Region of Waterloo International Airport
4881 Fountain Streen N
Waterloo, ON

Waterloo Air Show is a 2-day, outdoor, gated & ticketed family-oriented commemoration of aviation and Canadian Forces at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Featuring: the Snowbirds, CF18 & civilian and military performers with pyrotechnic effects. Ground display: WWII bombers, Korean & Vietnam War planes. Retail booth, Food Truck Alley & Kids’ Zone.

http://www.waterlooairshow.com/

*38th Annual Promenade Days & Canada Day (Barrie) (Free Admission)
10am-9pm
Downtown Barrie
Barrie, ON

705-734-1414
www.downtownbarrie.ca
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**MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014**

*38th Annual Promenade Days & Canada Day (Barrie) (Free Admission)
10am-9pm
Downtown Barrie
Barrie, ON

705-734-1414
www.downtownbarrie.ca

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**TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014**

*Canada Day Celebration (Richmond Hill)
11am-11pm
Richmond Green Park
1300 Elgin Mills Road East
Richmond Hill, ON

Richmond Hill’s Canada Day celebrations, presented by Tim Hortons, dazzles thousands of residents every year with an exciting day full of live entertainment, multicultural food, a Bavarian beer garden, children’s village and teen zone, an artist exhibit and midway and one of the largest municipal fireworks displays in the Region!

Event Day Parking is Limited
Richmond Hill’s Canada Day Celebration grows in size every year and parking is limited. As such, event patrons are encouraged to take the fully accessible shuttle bus service. Not only does this provide a convenient service, it also reduces congestion in the park and on our roads. It also considers the environment, too. So leave your car home this year and take the free shuttle bus service!

http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=canada_day_celebrations

*Aurora Canada Day Parade (Aurora)
10-11am
2 Orchard Heights Blvd
Yonge Street & Orchard Heights Blvd

Join us on Canada Day as we celebrate our birthday with a wonderful parade down Yonge Street in Aurora!

905-726-4762
http://www.aurora.ca

*Celebrate Aurora and Canada (Aurora)
11am-10pm
Lambert Willson Park
Industrial Parkway North
Aurora, ON

Enjoy family oriented activities, live entertainment, parade, fireworks and much, much more.

905-726-4762
http://www.aurora.ca

*Kanata Summer Festival (Newmarket)
8am-11pm
Fairy Lake
500 Water Street

Celebrate Canada Day with fun for the whole family:
Inflatable bouncers, extreme bike demonstration, live entertainment and more at Fairy Lake from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.

Enjoy Kanata Free Fireworks at dusk (10 p.m.) at George Richardson Park

905-726-4762
www.newmarket.ca

*Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival (Stouffville)
6pm-11pm
Main Street & Park Drive
Stouffville, ON

647-522-1365
http://www.strawberryfestival.ca/discover/index.html

*Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day (Maple) (Free admission)
3pm-8pm
Mackenzie Glen District Park
220 Cranston Park Avenue
Maple, ON

Celebrate Canada’s 147th birthday at the City of Vaughan’s Canada Day event on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Mackenzie Glen District Park.

Presented by TD and Event Sponsors CN, Direct Energy Home Services and Tim Hortons, this fun-filled FREE family event will feature FREE live concerts headlined by Glass Tiger and Honeymoon Suite. Carlos Bustamante of YTV will emcee the event that includes performances by Bounce Entertainment and Disco Inferno and the Official Welcome by Mayor and Members of Council.

Enjoy inflatables in the Kidz Zone and a host of other free activities. Great food will be available for purchase in the Food Zone and a free shuttle bus service from City Hall will be available. Please note that there is no public parking at the event site.

For more information visit www.vaughan.ca/events

*CANADA DAY IN KLEINBURG CELEBRATES CANADA’S HISTORY (Kleinburg)
11am-4pm
10462 Islington Ave
Kleinburg, ON

The Village of Kleinburg will host their 12th Annual Canada Day in Kleinburg Celebration, a community-based festival celebrating Canada’s history. Taking place from 11AM – 4 PM, the fun-filled day will include music, activities for children, a charity BBQ, the singing of ‘O Canada’, and much more!
The Charity BBQ and sales from “The World’s Best Pies” has raised thousands of dollars in support of causes such as Vaughan ETA, a local women’s shelter in Kleinburg and Mackenzie Health Foundation. This year, proceeds from the charity BBQ will go towards Alternatives – integrating people with cognitive challenges.

http://www.kleinburgvillage.ca

*Canada Day Community Celebration (East Gwillimbury)
10:30 am
Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum
18974 Leslie Street
East Gwillimbury, ON

Celebrate Canada’s Birthday at the Sharon Temple with games, performers, cake, and more!

www.sharontemple.ca

*Canada Day In High Park (Toronto)
11am-1:30pm
High Park
1873 Bloor St West
Toronto, ON

Join MP Peggy Nash at the annual Canada Day celebration in High Park. This year’s event will include an official citizenship ceremony. Fifty new Canadians will take their oath of citizenship before family and friends. You’re invited to witness and participate in this special occasion. We’ll also have children’s activities, refreshments, and performances. Come celebrate our country and community!

The event will be held at Picnic Area 1 in High Park, south of Bloor and just west of the main entrance to the Park at High Park Ave. TTC: High Park Station

416-769-5072
http://peggynash.ndp.ca/

*Q107 Canada Day Picnic (Toronto) (Free Admission)
11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Woodbine Park
Lakeshore Blvd East and Coxwell Ave
Toronto, ON

The annual Q107 Canada day picnic with the largest and best firework display in Toronto. Featuring Q107 live tributes to: Elton John, AC/DC, U2, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac and Queen! Woodbine Park, gourmet food trucks, family fun zone, vendors and much more. For updates and info please visit: Q107.com

www.Q107.com
416-698-2152

*Stonegate Farmers’ Market - Canada Day Celebrations (Etobicoke)
4pm-7pm
Christ Church St. James Anglican Church
194 Park Lawn Rd
Etobicoke, ON

Come and celebrate Canada Day at the Stonegate Famers’ Market where we’ll have music, yummy Canada treats, kids crafts and of course our great vendors!

416-231-7070

*Canada Day Celebrations (Etobicoke)
2pm-10pm
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 210
110 Jutland Rd
Etobicoke, ON

416-231-2021
Come Celebrate Canada with us on July 1. The day will start at 2pm and will continue into the evening, ending at 10pm. The Pepper Shakers Band will be entertaining us; they will be set up outdoors and later indoors for an evening of dancing. We’ll have the BBQ fired up for as long as people are hungry. There will be games, prizes, 50/50 draws, vendors, mini readings. It’s sure to be a fun filled day the entire family will enjoy!

*Canada Day Celebration (Mississauga)
4pm-10:30pm
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON

We’re celebrating Canada’s 147th birthday in style! Global Toronto’s Leslie Roberts and Liza Fromer host the show, kicking off the day with the official ceremony, leading into an incredible Circo De Calle performance, Canadiana cirque acts with mile high stilt walkers, mind-blowing Mirror People, and festive face painting.

Make some noise in the spirit pavilion with our drum station and samba troupe performances.
Check out the line-up of food trucks and vendors serving up gourmet curbside cuisine.
Mississauga’s own DJ 4Korners keeps the party going all day long with a live spin! With performances from pop heartthrob Tyler Shaw, JUNO Award winning R&B superstar JRDN, and Canada’s pop darling Alyssa Reid. Don’t miss an awe inspiring, gravity defying secret performance before we countdown to an explosive fireworks finale.

http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare

*Canada Day Brampton (Brampton)
12pm-10pm
Donald M Gordon Chinguacousy Park
9050 Bramalea Road
Brampton, ON

This year’s Canada Day will include Tigerfest wrestling extravaganza, children’s performers & community artists, amusement rides & inflatables, splash pads, paddle boats, mini-putt, and a petting zoo. Entertainment on the main stage will feature Canadian rockers, Simple Plan. The evening will close with a spectacular fireworks display commemorating Canada’s 147th anniversary.
Remember to take advantage of Brampton transit’s free shuttle service as parking is limited.

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/Festivals-and-Events/Canada-Day/Pages/Welcome.aspx

*Caledon Canada Day (Caledon) (Free Admission)
4pm-11pm
Albion Hills Conservation Area
16500 Regional Road 50

Come celebrate our nation’s independence at the 18th annual Caledon Canada Day Celebrations! Activities include high flying canines show, climbing wall, live music, magic show, paddle boat and canoe rentals and much more. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display at dusk.

416-661-6600 x 5668
http://trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=canadaday14

*Canada Day Celebrations (Keswick)
2pm-10pm
The ROC
26479 Civic Centre Road
Keswick, ON

Join us at The ROC for a day full of exciting festivities for the whole family! Enjoy live entertainment, helicopter rides (additional fees apply), children’s activities, inflatable’s, food and so much more. Then when the night begins to fall, site back and relax as you experience the fireworks at 10pm. View the Canada Day Celebration Poster for more details.

www.georginaroc.ca

*Canada Day Strawberry Social (Burlington) (Free Admission)
11am-4pm
Joseph Brant Museum
1240 North Shore Blvd
Burlington, ON

Museums of Burlington is holding its annual Canada Day Strawberry Social by the Lake.

This year’s event will feature all-day children’s activities, including face painting, a scavenger hunt adventure, festive crafts, fair-style games with prizes and hands-on activities. See special performances and live entertainment; explore the famous trifles & treasures market; and place a top bid at the silent auction! Showing pride in your country never tasted this good! Visitors can enjoy refreshments and a barbecue, as well as fresh strawberries and delicious vanilla ice cream.

905-332-9888
http://www.museumsofburlington.com

*The City of Burlington’s Canada Day Celebration (Burlington)
12pm-10pm
Location:Spencer Smith Park
Address:1400 Lakeshore Road
Phone:905-335-7766
URL: http://www.burlington.ca/canadaday

Celebrate our nation’s birthday along Burlington’s waterfront. The day kicks off with a run in the morning and the fun goes into the night with great entertainment and fireworks at 10:00pm

Visit www.burlington.ca/canadaday

www.rcl210.com

*Canada Day (Oshawa)
2pm-11pm
Lakeview Park
55 Lakeview Park Avenue
Oshawa, ON

Celebrate Canada Day at Lakeview Park. Three stages of local musical talent, animal acts, jumping castles, children’s crafts, sandcastles, community displays, merchandise and food vendors. Fireworks at dusk!

905-436-3311
http://www.oshawa.ca

*Canada Day County Town Carnival and Fireworks (Whitby)
12pm-10pm
Victoria Fields
345 Watson Street West
Whitby, ON

Come and celebrate Canada Day with the Town of Whitby. Free children’s activities, live entertainment, petting zoo and jumping castles. Parking is available at Iroquois Park Sports Centre and Whitby GO Station. Don’t miss Community Connection fireworks at dark.

9054304310
http://www.whitby.ca/en/residents/countytowncarnivalcanadadaycommunityconnectionfire.asp

*Canada Day Community Celebration (Pickering) (FREE)
6pm-10pm
The Bridge Church for All Nations
477 Kingston Road
Pickering, ON

Join The Bridge for free Canada Day festivities. Great fun for ALL ages:
- FREE community BBQ
- Fireworks at dusk
- Games & prizes for children
- Music, balloons & more!

289-892-5369
http://thebridge-can.com

*Canada Day Event (Pickering)
2pm-10pm
Destiny Equestrian Complex
69 Finch Avenue
Pickering, ON

Free parking & Admission.
Carnival games, prizes, face painting, pony rides, vendors, refreshments and fundraising.
Dogs welcome on leash!

https://www.facebook.com/events/620497128057767/

*Canada Day at Kinsmen Park! (Pickering) (Free Admission)
12pm-11pm
Kinsmen Park
Sandy Beach Road
Pickering, ON

Live entertainment, bouncers, rides, games & prizes, free teen stuff, seniors’ afternoon tea, community party, refreshment area. Celebrating the Queens Jubilee.

Main Stage Entertainment starts at 7 pm,with Union Spring, Retro Circuit and feature performer Suzie McNeil! The night ends with a bang, don’t miss Pickering’s annual pyromusical fireworks show!

www.pickering.ca

*Canada Day (Ajax)
10am-5pm
Rotary Park
177 Lake Driveway West.
Ajax, ON

It’s the biggest birthday party in Town! Celebrate Canada Day in Ajax with a great day of fun, food, games and entertainment. There will be children’s activities, arts & crafts, face painting, inflatable rides, games, animal interactions, a giant mural to paint, strolling buskers and more. Visit the Community Corner to learn about local community groups and organizations, check out the live entertainment and cultural performances on stage, and try some delicious food at one of our many food vendors. Parking is limited, so leave the driving to us by taking the free Canada Day Shuttle. Parking restrictions will be enforced. Admission is free with nominal fees for food, beverages and some activities. Please note bank machines are not available on-site. For more information and shuttle schedules, visit www.ajax.ca.

905 619 2529
http://www.ajax.ca

*Canada Day (Waterloo) (Free Admission)
9:30am-5pm
Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron Road
Waterloo, ON

A free Canada Day party for everyone with lots of fun and games and musical entertainment.

Waterloo Region Museum is throwing a party to celebrate Canada Day and everyone is invited! Admission is FREE to the museum and Doon Heritage Village for this fun family event including musical entertainment, fun games like croquet and horseshoes. Guests bring your own picnic lunch or purchase a tasty BBQ lunch.

519-748-1914

*University of Waterloo 30th Annual Canada Day Celebration (Waterloo) (Free Admission)
4pm-10pm
Columbia Lake Fields
200 University Ave. West
Waterloo, ON

Be one of 50,000 people gathering at Columbia Lake Fields for a day that celebrates this great nation with free family fun, live music, food and fireworks.
The fun starts at 4 p.m.! The celebration includes:

Featured Performances — from the Juno nominated Born Ruffians and beloved Canadian musical icon Steven Page.
Children’s Performances — including Splash’N Boots live on the TVOKids Stage, hosted by University of Waterloo grad and TVOKids’ own, Kara.

Family Friendly Field Programming — from festival favourite food trucks and inflatable ride to face painting and the Stilt Guys, there is something for everyone.
Fantastic Fireworks — up high in the summer sky at 10:30 p.m. that will cap your night off with a bang.

5198884567
https://uwaterloo.ca/canada-day/about-canada-day-celebrations

*38th Annual Promenade Days & Canada Day (Barrie) (FREE)
10am-9pm
Downtown Barrie

(705) 734-1414
www.downtownbarrie.ca

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**WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014**

*Music In The Park (Newmarket) (FREE)
7 p.m- 8:30 p.m.
Fairy Lake Park
Main & Water St.
Newmarket, ON

Join us for a musical treat this summer!
Join us Wednesday evenings for a musical treat. Local entertainers will showcase their talents. Weather permitting (no rain dates).

www.newmarket.ca

*MAP Family Summer Event - Toronto Zoo visits Kennedy/Eglinton (Toronto) (FREE)
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Kennedy/Eglinton Library
2380 Eglinton Ave East
Toronto, ON

Join us this summer at Kennedy/Eglinton as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!
This summer join us for a wild and educational book reading and then meet with Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Mascots. At the end of the program you will be given a fun Zoo activity sheet to take home! Encourage your passion for animals with games, colouring and more! Come and learn how the Toronto Zoo saves and protects animals and their habitats at home and abroad.
The program lasts one hour
Children ages 5-12.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Summer Days Performance Series (Milton) (FREE)
12pm-1pm
Milton Town Hall
1010 Main Street East
Milton, ON

All performances are free and family-friendly! Limited seating available, bring a lawn chair. For a detailed list of performers, visit artsmilton.com.

905-878-7245 x. 4904
URL: http://www.artsmilton.com

*Summer in the Square (Ajax) (FREE)
7pm-8:30pm
Ajax Town Hall
65 Harwood Ave. S.
Ajax, ON

Kicking off on July 2 and running until August 20, Heritage Square at Ajax Town Hall becomes your Wednesday night free entertainment destination. Bring a chair to the square for Music in the Square (live concerts) and Kids in the Square (children’s performances) alternating weekly. All performances take place rain or shine. Performances move indoors if inclement weather where admission is on a first come, first served basis (180 capacity).

Music in the Square
July 2– Message in a Bottle Police Tribute

Phone:905 619 2529
URL: http://www.ajax.ca
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**THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014**

*Outdoor Movie Nights (Mississauga) (FREE)
8pm-10:30pm
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON

Outdoor Movie: Monsters University

Presented by Tim Hortons, supported by RBC.

http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare

*SRC Activity Day (FREE) (Toronto)
11am-3pm
Richview Library
1806 Islington Ave
Toronto, ON

Summer has begun! Drop into the library between 11am-3pm and participate in fun activities and games! Sign up for the summer reading club and check out great books! For children of all ages.

416-394-5120

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)
3pm-7pm
East Lynn Park
(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

From 4pm-6:30pm are Kids Activities
4:30pm-Children’s librarian from the Danforth/Coxwell Library will host storytime in the park.

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

19 Jun.2014

JUNE FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (June 20- June 26)

**FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014**

*Markham Village Music Festival (Markham) (Free Admission)
6pm-10 pm
Markham Main Street

The Festival goes on, rain or shine.
Multicultural Dancing
Activities 4 Families
Interactive Street Activities
There’s the Children’s Village in Morgan Park, with carnival games, rides, free swimming, a petting zoo and more.

http://www.markhamtoday.ca/index.php/whats/markham-village-music-festival/

*Oakville Family Ribfest (Oakville) (Free Admission)
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Sheridan College
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON

Kick off summer in Oakville! The Oakville Family Ribfest is a fantastic fundraising event that brings people together to have fun, and enjoy great food and live entertainment.

Featuring dozens of great bands, free Kids’ Play Zone, artisans, crafters, shopping and lots more — including much more food than just ribs! (Plus beer/wine tents too, of course.) Easy on-site parking or take Oakville Transit right to the gate.

289-813-5540
www.oakvillefamilyribfest.com

*The Kids Zone at The Red Path Water Festival (Toronto)
9am -5pm
HTO Park East
339 Queens Quay West

Meet the mascot
Picture with a large inflatable beaver
Airbrush tattoos
Bounce over to the AdventureMania Inflatables where kids can jump, slide, run and ride! Single play on one inflatable is $3 per ticket, one ticket per ride. All day wristbands for unlimited play for all four rides are $12 for each day, cash only.

http://towaterfrontfest.com/kids-zone/

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**SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014**

*Toys R Us Playday (All Over GTA) (FREE)
11am
Toys R Us (Selective Stores)

Join us in-store for Make N’ Takes, crafts, product demos, giveaways and more!
Mine craft Papercrafts
Doh-Vinci Crafts
Make a Disney Princess Party Hat-
Come dressed as your favourite princess to complete your look!
Toddler Play Toys

While quantities last!
(Excludes Cedarbrae Mall location & Express stores).
Activities may vary by store.

https://trucadevtest.com/tru/pdf/revents/2014_LegoLand_Partcipating_Stores.pdf

*Cineplex Family Favourites June 2014 (ALL OVER THE GTA)
11:00 am

Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00am for Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50.

It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

The Adventures of Tintin
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig
Plot: From Academy Award winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson comes the epic adventures of Tintin. Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse, Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark on an action-packed journey around the world.
Admission (taxes included): $2.50

Website http://www.cineplex.com/

*Jenna’s 4th Annual Lemonade Stand (Thornhill)
11am-6pm
45 Loma Vista Drive
Thornhill, ON

Jenna will be kicking off the 4th Annual Lemonade Stand in memory of her dad Stewart Zaracoff.
All proceeds will go to Lymphoma Canada www.lymphoma.ca. Lymphoma is the 5th most common cancer in Canada which affects all - it does not discriminate and the cause is unknown.

At 11:00 a.m. rain or shine … hopefully shine!

Come and enjoy all the different festivities and surprises throughout the day. Don’t forget to wear your purple … a sign of support for Lymphoma.
Lemonade, treats, bracelets, and various items will be sold.

Donate on-line www.lymphoma.ca

9058866584

*Aurora Farmers’ Market - Strawberry Fest! (Aurora) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Aurora Town Park
49 Wells Street
Aurora, ON

RUNS EVERY SATURDAY, but today is a special event! All are welcome shop and visit a variety of farm, food and artisan vendors at our outdoor market, featuring free children’s crafts and entertainment.

http://www.theaurorafarmersmarket.com

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Riverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)
Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfall
Live music
(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Markham Village Music Festival (Markham) (Free Admission)
9am-6pm
Markham Main Street

http://www.markhamtoday.ca/index.php/whats/markham-village-music-festival/

*Port Union Waterfront Festival (Scarborough)
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Port Union Village Common Park
105 Bridgend Street
Scarborough, ON

The 2014 Port Union Waterfront Festival takes place at the Port Union Village Commons.

Activities include entertainment, music and free children’s events and activities, as well as a community BBQ. This is a collaborative, community based festival, organized by local groups in southeast Scarborough.
Everyone is welcome to share this very special day in our community!

http://www.waterfrontpark.ca

*ECO-WHEELS SHOW 2014 presented by CAA (Toronto) (Free Admission)
11 a.m. 7p.m.
Mel Lastman Square

Visit Toronto’s 5th annual ECO-WHEELS SHOW. Come “Look, Touch, Ride” eco-friendly transportation.

Featuring pedal/electric bicycles, hybrid/electric automobiles, scooters and other related eco-transportation and infrastructure initiatives.

Be part of building an eco-community in Toronto! Enjoy live entertainment, kids face painting and more.

416-996-8426
[email protected]
http://www.eco-wheelsshow.com

*MAP Family Summer Event - Toronto Zoo visits Bridlewood (Toronto) (FREE)
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bridlewood Library
2900 Warden Avenue
Toronto, ON

Join us this summer at Bridlewood as the Toronto Zoo presents: PAGES WITH PANDAS!
This summer join us for a wild and educational book reading and then meet with Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Mascots. At the end of the program you will be given a fun Zoo activity sheet to take home! Encourage your passion for animals with games, colouring and more! Come and learn how the Toronto Zoo saves and protects animals and their habitats at home and abroad.
The program lasts one hour and is for children ages 5-12.

torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/

*Cupcake Decorating (Toronto) (FREE)
10:00 am -1:00 am
Jay MacPherson Green Park
Avenue Road and Dupont
Toronto, ON

CIRCUIT in the Park. Your family is invited to come and decorate cupcakes together in the park as part of CIRCUIT.

Sponsor CIRCUIT Youth Mentorship
647-999-3655
www.churchofthemessiah.ca/circuit

*The Kids Zone at The Red Path Water Festival (Toronto)
9am -5pm
HTO Park East
339 Queens Quay West

http://towaterfrontfest.com/kids-zone/

*Kingston Road Village Art Walk & Street Fest (Toronto)
10am-5pm
Kingston Road Village
(Kingston Rd between Hannaford St and Victoria Park Ave)

As you walk along our bustling street, from Hannaford Ave. to Victoria Park Ave. and kids’ arts and crafts. A day of art, music, and food to celebrate the first day of summer!

6479232439
http://kingstonroadvillageto.com/

*Leslieville Tree Festival (Toronto)
12-4pm
Leslie Grove Park
(Corner of Queen St E and Jones Ave, Toronto)

Featuring green groups and vendors, exciting live performances, a kids’ zone, native plants, local artists and woodworkers, a ceremonial tree planting and tasty local food, this fun-filled celebration of our urban forest includes activities for the whole family!

4164139244
http://www.yourleaf.org/event/2014-06-21/leslieville-tree-festival

*Summer Wanderlust, ‘Lemonfest’ (Toronto)
12-11pm
1158 Queen St East
(Along Queen St. E. between Booth and Vancouver Avenue)

Leslieville BIA Brings You Summer Wanderlust, ‘Lemonfest’
JOIN US for our all ages, free CUSTOMER APPRECIATION event

A Lemonade Stand Extravaganza (benefiting the Red Door Family Shelter)
Sidewalk Specials
BBQ’s
Kidszone
Musical Entertainment

Be sure to drop by the Leslieville Tree Festival in Leslie Grove Park from noon to 4 p.m.
Cap the day with ‘The Nut Job’ Movie in Leslie Grove Park, followed by eats and drinks at any one of our famous restaurants.

6477076559
http://leslievillebia.com

*The Junction Summer Solstice (Toronto) (FREE)
12:00 pm until 12:00 am
Dundas St and Keele St
Toronto, ON

The Junction Summer Solstice Presenting The Junction Summer Solstice Festival- The first festival of the Summer Season, celebrating the longest day of the year. You can learn all about the Junction by enjoying a full day of activities & events showcasing the best Junction has to offer. With fantastic summer themed entertainment, sunny energy and a shopping experience like no other in the City.
Celebrate DIY culture, love for art, design and music. Green powered event showcasing our neighbourhood’s passion for healthy lifestyle and love for fresh quality food. Day to Night enjoy family friendly shows and workshops, take a spin on a Ferris Wheel and taste the Junction. Stay around for a special events, movie screening and enjoy the bustling nightlife. June 21st - noon to midnight experience the magic allure of West Toronto treasure - The Junction!

*Glen Park Fair (Etobicoke)
11:30am-2:30pm
Glen Park Public School
44 Eastglen Cres
Etobicoke, ON

Glen park is having its third annual fair. The fair includes bouncy castle, inflatable slide, face painting, splash pad, rock climbing wall. Event also includes pizza, popcorn, drinks and additional treats.

416-528-3816

*Trike a Thon (Mississauga)
9am-1pm
Streetsville Childrens Centre
6535 Millcreek Drive Unit 52

This school wide event will include entertainment , bouncing castles, games, a silent auction, a car wash and food.
Loads of fun for the whole family.
Taking place at Streets ville Children’s Centre and Streetsville Academy home to Shining Through Autism Services.
Fun for all ages and most of the activities are free!

905-813-7318

*Port Credit Farmers Market (Port Credit/Mississauga) (FREE)
8:00am-1:00pm
Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)

Live music, demonstrations
Jr. Diggers Club • Kids drop-in Gardening Workshop

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Celebrate Campbellville’s 100th Anniversary Street Festival (Campbellville/Milton)
9am-11pm
35 Crawford Crescent
Campbellville, Ontario

Free fun day for the entire family.
Heritage Tractor Parade, Dedication of the Community Gardens, LIVE music from 12pm to 12am, Artisan Market, Kids activities including pony rides, giant slide, gourmet food trucks and the Campbellville Vintage & Classic Car Show.

*Discovery Day @ The Library (Milton) (FREE)
1-3pm
Milton Public Library
1010 Main Street E

Come celebrate the first day of summer with Milton Public Library! Sign up for the TD Summer Reading Club and have fun exploring YOUR library. Discover hidden treasure, discover new worlds, and discover your own creative spark through crafts, games, and activities galore! FREE fun for the whole family. This event will take place at both Main Library (1010 Main St E) and Beaty Branch (945 Fourth Line).

905-875-2665
http://www.mpl.on.ca/summerprograms.php

*Georgina Gathering (Georgina)
9am-5pm
Sutton Fairgrounds
3 Fairpark Lane
Sutton West, ON

Entry is free, $10 for parking and a small donation.

Held at the Sutton Fairgrounds in Georgina, the event is taking place in Support of The Georgina Food Pantry & IPODs for Autism.
Featuring numerous events and a LARGE scale Vendor Event showcasing over 70 businesses and vendors!
There will be countless FREE activities for the kids including, Cookie Decorating, Bouncy Castle, FREE Crafts and Coloring, FREE Balloon Animals, FREE Facepainting, and lots more!

905-252-3871
http://www.georginagathering.ca

*Cambridge Art Festival (Cambridge)
10am-10 pm
Cambridge City Hall
50 Dickson Street

Children’s Area Activities
(10am- 8pm)
Arts & Crafts – 10 am to 8 pm
Face Painting – 10:15 am -12 pm, 1 pm – 4 pm , 6pm – 8 pm
Sidewalk Chalk
Bubbles

Children’s Area Performances
Book Reading with Julie Nichols- Clements
CK Faces - Balloon Artist (Candace Kuepfer) – 10 am – 4 pm
JP Magic – Balloon Artist and Magician – 5:30 pm to dusk

Children’s Workshops
Long & McQuade - Musical Petting Zoo – 10 am to 4 pm
It’s Your City Project - Lizzie Gosse – 10 am to dusk

All Ages - Maker Lab
IDEA|EXCHANGE - LEGO wall and The Big Weave
StudioComix - Comic Book Workshops – ongoing
Mad Science - Fire and Ice at 11 am & Up Up and Away at 2 pm
Robot Assemblage
Kinetic Kinect – Interactive Video Art

After 9 pm
DJ KidChaos – music & light show
Glow balls

http://www.cambridgeartsfestival.com/schedules/#sthash.DdhHCcpY.dpuf

*Barrie Hill Farms ‘Get Fresh’ Strawberry Festival (Barrie)
8am-5pm
Barrie Hill Farms
2935 Barrie Hill Road

Come and join us for the excitement of the harvest season at our Strawberry Festival. Ride the wagon out to the field to pick your own strawberries or come and shop at our new farm market. We will have live music, a clown for the kids, hot dogs and strawberry shortcake (for a nominal fee)

705-728-0571
http://www.barriehillfarms.com/

*CHRISTMAS IN JUNE! (Barrie) (FREE)
10am-3:30pm
Ferris Lane Community Church Gymnasium
49 Ferris Lane

CHRISTMAS IN JUNE - FREE TO PUBLIC
Everyone has heard of Christmas in July, but we thought we would get a jump up on the cliche and have Christmas in June! Over 30 vendors will bring you an early taste of Christmas Cheer as they will be displaying awesome Christmas gift ideas. Jewelry, hand knitted items, floral, collectibles, health and wellness, custom product and much more!
FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Vendor space available now. Get in on a great show being held in a great venue. Lots of parking and right on the bus route!

https://www.facebook.com/events/850911844935721

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**SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014**

*Pooch Party (Richmond Hill) (Free Admission)
10am-4pm
Richmond Green Park
1300 Elgin Mills Rd East
Richmond Hill, ON

Pooch Party is the one day destination for cool canines and their people!
Ready for some Fast N’ Furry, hair raising fun for the whole family? Come and watch RuffSport’s extremely talented canines perform their hearts out for the love of the game! You will see them jump, fly, spin, dance and rock & roll. RuffSport has a team of Dog Sport fanatics that take it to the funnest Level! RuffSport will be performing 3 shows in our center ring during the day.
Also taking place in our center ring… musical hoops! Round and round you walk and when the music stops, find an empty hoop to have your pooch sit in! Slow pooch is out and it begins again until the last doggie sitting goes home with a prize!

Operational calls allowing, York Regional Police Canine Units will visiting Pooch Party again this year for a meet & greet and, if we are lucky, a demonstration of what these highly trained, amazing dogs can do.

Local groomers, vets, trainers and rescue shelters will be on hand all day to provide information and answer questions. Browse a variety of specialty pet products, apparel, treats and services being offered by local retailers and other fabulous vendors.

As always, admittance and parking is FREE and your leashed dogs are encouraged to attend.

www.poochparty.ca

*Family Picnic and Fun Fair (Aurora)
12-5pm
Aurora Seniors Centre
90 John West Way

This event is for the whole family, adults and children. A family picnic will start the event, followed by games and activities for adults and children. Then we will have a strawberry dessert followed by a live show on stage of music, comedy and songs.Everyone welcome to attend.
Small charges for some games and activities will apply.

905-841-2385

*Lionel’s Sunday Funday @ Boston Pizza (Toronto)
2pm-5pm
Boston Pizza Lakeshore & Leslie
16A Leslie Street

Come by Boston Pizza Lakeshore & Leslie for our end of the school year kid’s party! Enjoy activities such as face painting, crafts table, scavenger hunt, a magic show and much more! Come in for your chance to win a new bike! Don’t forget about our Super Sunday kids meal deal for $4.99.

416 778 4700

*The Kids Zone at The Red Path Water Festival (Toronto)
10am-5pm
HTO Park East
339 Queens Quay West

Parks Canada, Inflatables are bringing the fun to KIDS ZONE, only at the Redpath Waterfront Festival.

Meet the mascot
Picture with a large inflatable beaver
Airbrush tattoos

Bounce over to the AdventureMania Inflatables where kids can jump, slide, run and ride! Single play on one inflatable is $3 per ticket, one ticket per ride. All day wristbands for unlimited play for all four rides are $12 for each day, cash only.

http://towaterfrontfest.com/kids-zone/

*The Hogtown Hoedown (Toronto) (FREE)
1pm-4pm
Exhibition Common, Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West

Come join the Hogtown Hoedown – an old-time Appalachian square dance on the North Exhibition Common. Put your most comfortable dancing shoes on and grab a partner (we’ll hook you up with one if you’re on your own!). The Caller will provide instruction before each dance, and you’ll soon find yourself mastering the do-si-do and dancing a reel!

416-973-4000

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/festivals.cfm?id=5900&festival_id=179

*1st Meadowvale West Scout Group - 60th Anniversary Celebration (Mississauga) (FREE)
1-4pm
Meadowvale West Church Centre
6945 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle

We will be having various Scouting displays, activities for the children, refreshments and, as is the Scouting way, LOTS OF FUN! Open to the Public.

http://www.1stmeadowvalescouts.org/anniversary60.html

905-567-7950
http://www.1stmeadowvalescouts.org

*Family Fun Day is support of MIKE BOX (Milton)
11am-6pm
Shoeless Joe’s
800 Main Street East

Mike Box is a father, husband, son, brother and a fabulous friend.
In 2011 his world changed forever when he was diagnosed with a very rare strain of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Mike unfortunately will not beat this disease, however a quality of life for his remaining time with us is why we are having this event.
We would like to help raise funds for IV Vitamin C therapy which has been proven to extend lived for cancer patients, which is not covered.
From 11 am until 6pm we will be donating 15% back on all food sales,
ELSA from Frozen
Pony Rides
Bands
Emmett from the Lego Movie
Tyler Fergus
Red Carpet Family Pictures
Bouncy Caslte, Water Balls
Much Much more!!!

*Parking Lot Party (Ajax)
11:30am-2pm
C4 Church
599 Bayly St East
Ajax, ON

WEATHER PERMITTING EVENT
Jumping Castles & Inflatables for all ages
BUy your lunch at Food Trucks
Come Check out what is happening at C4 Church this summer!

905-686-4450 X 130
www.c4church.com

*Trailfest (Ajax)
9am-2pm
Location:Audley Recreation Centre
Address:1955 Audley Road North
Phone:905 619 2529
URL: http://www.ajax.ca
Celebrate the great outdoors and the wonder of Ajax’s beautiful and extensive trail system. Trailfest includes the popular Ride Ajax with the Mayor, a 30 km bike ride through Ajax, which kicks off at 9:30 a.m. The event also features a family ride, BBQ, guided trail walks, children’s activities and other fun, exciting outdoor activities. For more information, visit www.ajax.ca

*Concerts in the Park (Cambridge) (FREE)
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Central Park
King/Argyle St.
Cambridge, ON

Enjoy free live music Sunday evenings at 7pm.
Please bring your own lawn chairs/blankets, and enjoy the music.
The Concerts in the Park series is brought to you by the City of Cambridge and the Music Performance Fund.

(519) 740-4681 ext. 4332
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=2330&s=4&ms=2014-06-01

*Barrie Hill Farms ‘Get Fresh’ Strawberry Festival (Barrie)
Jun 22 2014, 8am-4pm
Location:Barrie Hill Farms
Address:2935 Barrie Hill Road
Phone:705-728-0571
URL: http://www.barriehillfarms.com/
8th Annual Barrie Hill Farms ‘Get Fresh’ Strawberry Festival

Come and join us for the excitement of the harvest season at our Strawberry Festival. Ride the wagon out to the field to pick your own strawberries or come and shop at our new farm market.
We will have live music, a clown for the kids, hot dogs and strawberry shortcake (for a nominal fee).

*10th Annual Kids Fishing Day (Barrie) (FREE)
9am-1pm
Heritage Park
1 Bayfield St.

http://www.teachakidtofish.com
10th Annual Kids Fishing Day presented by the Kempenfelt Rotary Club

Contact: www.teachakidtofish.com

Our goal is to offer children an opportunity to experience fishing, learn about conservation, and have lots of fun, compliments of the Kempenfelt Rotary Club and our corporate sponsors.

This event is open to children 13 years of age and under.

Required:
1. A guardian.
2. A fishing rod.
3. Internet Registration.
4. A signed Release Form.
5. Appropriate clothing for weather (i.e., sunscreen, hats, rain gear, etc.)

Provided:
1. Entertainment, games, fun park and crafts.
2. Bait.
3. Some fishing rods and tackle will be available on a loan basis by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
Registration begins at 9am and continues until 11am (Registration table located at the Spirit Catcher)
Admission: Free

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**TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014**

*OUTDOOR DISCOVERY & ADVENTURE NIGHT, Mister Magik Show (Newmarket) (FREE)
6pm-7pm
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
200 Doug Duncan Drive

Mister Magik Show, Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., 6-7 p.m. Join us for an evening of discovery and interactive fun. Bring a lawn chair. Inclement weather location inside Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall.

Subject to change, contact the Town of Newmarket 905-895-5193, www.newmarket.ca

*Stonegate Farmers Market - Opening Day Celebrations (Etobicoke)
4pm-7pm
Parking Lot of Christ Church St. James Anglican Church
194 Park Lawn Rd

Join us in welcoming in the start of our 2014 season with local musicians, face painters, a bbq and of course our wonderful Market vendors!

416-231-7070 ext. 229

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**THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014**

*Movies Under The Stars (Markham) (FREE)
Starts at Sundown
Unionville Main Street
197 Main Street
Markham, ON

Join us at the band stand for movies under the stars! We are bringing your favourite family movies to Main Street Unionville every other Wednesday night this Summer. Enjoy watching a FREE big screen movie outside on a Summer’s night.
Enjoy dinner and a movie at one of our fabulous restaurants on Main Street Unionville! Dine-in and meet us there, or take-out and enjoy while you watch!
The movie will begin at sun down, so arrive while the sun is still shining to grab your spot! Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, etc. as they will not be provided.

Movie Showing: June 25 - Despicable Me 2 - Sponsored by Whole Foods Unionville

http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/News/Movies-on-Main

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**THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014**

*Heritage Park Opening (Maple)
Heritage Park
631 Valley Vista Drive (Valley Vista & Bathurst, Just North of Rutherford)
Maple, ON

The Mayor and Members of Council invite residents to official opening ceremonies of new parks and facilities in the City of Vaughan which include a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and complimentary refreshments and entertainment.

*East Lynn Park Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)
4:30pm
East Lynn Park
Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON

Weekly Children’s Activity
Silly Goose Kids are coming to do an activity with the kids.

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

*Outdoor Movie Nights (Mississauga)
8pm-10:30pm
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON

From Monsters to Muppets to old fashioned adventure, there’s nothing better than the exciting lineup of free summer movies at Mississauga Celebration Square. Plan your visit, because movies are here, and they’re starting now.

Presented by Tim Hortons, supported by RBC.
http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare

Movies vary in length. For full posting of movies on each day, please visit our website at http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare our facebook page at Mississauga Celebration Square.

*Stars Under the Stars Free Movie Night (Burlington) (FREE)
7:30-11pm
Emerson Park
2390 Sutton Drive

Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce we will be hosting our first FREE outdoor movie night Stars Under the Stars on June 26th.
Kick-off your summer holidays and join us for some fun-filled, family-friendly entertainment at Emerson Park, located in North Burlington, where we anticipate over 700 Community members will participate in the evening’s festivities. Grab a bite to eat from one of the featured food trucks, enjoy the music and then sit back, relax in your spot under the stars, and take in our feature blockbuster film.

http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/4568909-outdoor-movie-night-at-burlington-park/

12 Jun.2014

JUNE FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (June 13- June 19)

**FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014**

*Mississauga Waterfront Festival (Mississauga) (FREE)
11:00 am-6:00 pm
Memorial Park, Port Credit
20 Lakeshore Rd., East
Mississauga, ON

Music and laser light show.
Carnival, Face Painting, HUGE sandbox and treasure hunt …. & much more.

905-891-0002
http://www.themwf.com

*Oak Ridges Fair (Richmond Hill)
6pm-10pm
Dr Bette Stephenson Learning Centre
36 Regatta AVenue
Richmond Hill, ON

6pm-10pm: Fair Opens – Midway
Dusk- Large Screen Outdoor Movie: Nut Job

*Annual Heritage Villiage Festival 2014 (Richmond Hill) (Free Admission)
6pm-9:30pm
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge Street (Yonge Street, just North of Major Mackenzie)
Richmond Hill, ON
Music, Dance, Food, Children’s Rides, Horse and Wagon Rides and more…

http://www.artsrichmondhill.org/Default.aspx?pid=14

*Stuart Scott Public School Fun Fair (Newmarket)
5pm-8pm
Stuart Scott Public School
247 Lorne Ave

Please join us for our annual fundraiser at Stuart Scott Public School. This is our yearly, family-friendly, affordable event where our community gets together to meet and have fun. Field games, BBQ, bouncy castle, Glamma Gals, Zoo to You and more. Please come and join the fun!

905-895-8461

*Gledhill’s Annual Family Fest Fundraiser (Toronto)
3:30pm-6:30 p.m.
Gledhill Junior Public School
2 Gledhill Avenue
Toronto, ON

Family Fest is fast approaching and organizers have been busy booking a giant obstacle course, bouncy castles, pony rides, petting zoo and many more fun activities for the whole family!

*Beach BBQ and Brews (Toronto) (FREE)
3pm–11pm
Woodbine Park
North-East Corner of Lakeshore Blvd East and Coxwell Avenue

On Father’s Day Weekend, kicking off Ontario Craft Beer Week, over 18,000 patrons will enjoy the 2014 Beach BBQ & Brews Festival. This is an event focused on bringing together all barbecue enthusiasts; those who are passionate about their craft as well as experts in their field. This event is a one stop destination for all things beer and barbecue. Consumers enjoy plenty of tasty barbecued treats from ribbers from across North America, a variety of barbecue competitions, barbecue product vendors paired with some of Ontario’s finest craft beer, a children’s village, cold beverages, live entertainment on the main stage and more.

http://beachbbqandbrews.com

*Innisfil Summerfest (Innisfil)
5pm-1am
Innisfil Beach Park
676 Innisfil Beach Road

19th Annual Innisfil Summerfest at Innisfil Beach Park. Fun for the family. Midway, Games, Craft Vendors, Performances.
Friday Rock ‘n Roll Night featuring Carl Run Down Band and Pink Floyd Tribute Band.

705-623-6296

*12 Ladies In A Tent (Barrie)
3-11pm
Allandale Station Park
Lakeshore Road

Come join the 12 Ladies in our third year raising food, money and awareness for the Barrie Food Bank. Our events this year include a zombie vs survivor dash, bands, beer tent, kids crafts and activities, family pig roast, boot camp challenges and more.

www.helpinghandsforhungryhomes.com

**SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014**

*Build a Riding Lawn Mower at Home Depot (All Over The GTA) (FREE)
10:00 am-12:00 pm
The Home Depot
Various Locations

Kids will learn how to build a riding lawn mower with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
A great free activity for children ages 4-12.
Kids will learn how to build a riding lawn mower using a hammer and glue.
You can now register online for workshops.

http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/build-a-riding-lawn-mower
*Build and Grow at Lowe’s: Toothless (All Over The GTA) (FREE)
10am
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Mulitple Locations
Toronto and GTA, ON

Your child will love to build Toothless. Toothless is the name of Hiccup’s Dragon in the film “How to Train Your Dragon 2.”

This product and activity is for children ages 5 and older. Building of project to be initiated only with adult supervision. Parent and/or guardian waiver required. See store for details.
Conveniently shop while your kids build a fun and educational project!
Recommended: For children from grades two to five.
What Kids Will Take Home: The toy they made, a merit certificate, name tag, apron and goggle

How to Register: In advance in-store either at the Customer Service booth or through a Store Associate.
Please note: You can register the day of the workshop. However, space is limited to 50 children per store. Register in advance to avoid disappointment!

http://www.lowes.ca/articles/build-and-grow-clinics_a756.html?linkloc=PDIY

*Cineplex Family Favourites June 2014 (All Over The GTA)
11:00 am
Multiple Cineplex Locations

Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00am for Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50.
It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Plot: Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Admission (taxes included): $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*King City Fair (King City) (Free Admission)
11am-4pm
“Four Corners” of Keele & King Rd.
12935 Keele Street
King City, ON

Join us for a great community event hosted by the King City Business & Community Association in the heart of King City!
FREE Kid Zone with lots of great activities including inflatables, face painting, cotton candy and the King City Fire Department.
Meet local vendors, explore and shop local businesses and see what King City has to offer!

*Oak Ridges Fair (Richmond Hill)
10am-10pm
Dr. Bette Stephenson Learning Centre
36 Regatta AVenue
Richmond Hill, ON

Buttercup the Clown
Airbrush Tattoo Artist
Papa Clown (balloon twister)
Petting Zoo
Creature Quest
Kid Magic
Reptilia
Juggler
and more …

www.oakridgesfair.ca

*Annual Heritage Villiage Festival 2014 (Richmond Hill) (Free Admission)
8am-10pm
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge Street (Yonge Street, just North of Major Mackenzie)
Richmond Hill, ON
Music, Dance, Food, Children’s Rides, Horse and Wagon Rides and more…

http://www.artsrichmondhill.org/Default.aspx?pid=14

*Stornoway Community Yard Sale & Mom to Mom Sale (Thornhill)
9am-1pm
Stornoway Crescent Public School
36 Stornoway Crescent
Thornhill, ON

Free admission!
In the event of rain, the sale will be held indoors.

Bring the kiddies so they can enjoy our HUGE Family Fun Fair complete with both a jumping castle and an inflatable obstacle course.
Other attractions:
Our gigantic BBQ (aka “The Beast”) will be serving up lunch.
Our Bake Table will have some of the most delicious homemade baked goods around.
Carnival Games for children of all ages with amazing prizes to be won.
Our Raffle table will give you the chance to win fabulous prizes.

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Riverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)
Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfall
Live music
(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE)
8am – 1pm
49 Wells Street
Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*St. Joe’s Family Fun Fair (Toronto)
11am-3pm
St. Joseph School Yard
176 Leslie Street

St. Joseph Catholic School is hosting our 13th Annual Family Fun Fair.
The event will include; bouncy castles, food, Free Reptilia show, a used book sale, games, prizes, face painting, art & soccer workshops, a dance party, and much more.
All you can bounce wristband for $15
Rain or shine!

416-560-7568
http://www.stjoesfunfair.com

*Robot Making (Toronto) (FREE)
10:00am -1:00 pm
CIRCUIT in the PARK
Jay MacPherson Green Park
Avenue Road and Dupont
Toronto, ON

Your family is invited to come and make robots together in the park as part of CIRCUIT.
FREE for the whole family

Rain Location: Church of the Messiah
(240 Avenue Road)

Sponsor CIRCUIT Youth Mentorship
647-999-3655
http://www.churchofthemessiah.ca/circuit

*Family Fun Fair / Greek Pavillion (Toronto)
11am-6pm
Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox School
30 Scarsdale Road

•Jumping Castles, Carnival Games
•Greek Mezedes/BBQ
•Fresh Loukoumades (honey puffs)
•Ice Cream Truck
•Fire Truck and Police Visit
•Watch the FIFA World Cup Game (Greece vs. Colombia, 12:00 pm-2:30pm)

416 463-7222

*Roncy Rocks! Music & Arts Festival (Toronto) (FREE)
11:00 am -8:00 pm
Roncesvalles Village
Roncesvalles Avenue
Toronto, ON

Roncy Rocks! is returning for its fifth edition in Roncesvalles Village. The community’s annual celebration of local art, music and culture will bring an abundance of great talent with live performances on numerous stages, a large roster of artists in our juried art show and sale, and loads of art related activities for the whole family. The juried art show and sale will take place in various locations on the street, featuring the work of many painters, photographers and sculptors who call Roncy home.
kids art activities, art installations, interactive workshops, our “Roncy’s Got Talent” youth talent show, and a day-long sidewalk sale showcasing Roncesvalles’ merchants.

http://www.roncyrocks.com

*Beach BBQ and Brews (Toronto) (FREE)
12:00pm-11:00pm
Woodbine Park
North-East Corner of Lakeshore Blvd East and Coxwell Avenue

http://beachbbqandbrews.com

*Baby Point Gates Summer Fest (Toronto)
10am-7pm
Baby Point Gates BIA
Jane and Annette Streets
Toronto, ON

Baby Point Gates BIA (west Toronto) celebrates one-day event to kick off the summer season: Features a strolling banjo playing clown, a magician, and special performances by Juno nominated Lemon Bucket Orkestra and award-winning musicians Julian Taylor and Angela Saini.
George the singing, banjo playing clown will stroll the area most of the day, there will be face painting from 10am-1pm, a strolling magician from 2-5pm and strolling balloon animal makers tour the BIA from 11am-2pm.

647-861-2066
http://www.babypointgates.ca

*Davisville P.S. Fun Fair (Toronto)
11am-3pm
Davisville Junior School
43 Millwood Road
Toronto, ON

The Fun Fair is without a doubt one of the best days our kids (and parents too!) have all year. There is so much to look forward to: games, bouncy castles, dunk tank, obstacle course, face painting, button-making, barbecue, bake sale, silent auction, and more…

*Highland Creek Heritage Festival (Scarborough)
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Highland Creek Heritage Festival
Military Trail and Old Kingston Road
Scarborough, ON

Activities commence at 9:00 a.m. in the Village including various vendor items, food, children’s activities along with a petting zoo, MUTT SHOW, entertainment, Scarborough Historical Society presentation, along with a beer garden for the adults.
The Biggest Little Parade in Toronto marches off at 11:00 a.m. from the R.C.L. Branch 258 and continues through the Village of Highland Creek. The parade will include such attractions as the Branc

www.hchf.ca
[email protected]
416-281-7758

*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Corner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)
Port Credit, ON

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Bolton Farmers’ Market (Bolton)
9am-1pm
1 Mill Street
Bolton, ON

A section of Mill Street will be closed between Queen Street (Highway 50) and Chapel Street.
The Bolton Farmers’ Market (formerly, the Caledon Farmers’ Market) has been bringing locally grown and produced foods and crafts to the residents and visitors of Caledon since 2009.
This year will be fifth year anniversary of the Market. To commemorate, the opening day will feature free cake, hog roast sliders, live music, face painting, games and family fun!
The Market includes a Sprouts Club that offers weekly activities like face painting, colouring sheets, crafts, games and other programming for children age 12 years and under.

905-584-2272 x 4286
http://www.caledon.ca/farmersmarket

*CeleBRAMPTON (Brampton)
11am-4pm
Downtown Brampton
Main and Queen Streets
Brampton, ON

FREE BBQ, FAMILY FUN AND A PARADE
Schedule of Events
Concert Zone - Garden Square
Local entertainment throughout the day starting at 11am
11:50am - Rapunzel and Flynn Show - meet them after the show!
12:30pm - Greetings from Mayor Susan Fennell - Free cupcakes!
12:50pm - FROZEN show. Meet Anna, Elsa and Kristoff!
1:30pm - Pop Idols in Concert - tributes to Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Rihanna!

Kids Zone - Gage Park
25-foot Inflatable Slide
Rock Wall
Craft Station - Make your own pinwheel
Game Asylum
Dance Party

Hydro One Brampton Community Zone and Village - Ken Whillans Square and Main Street
Brampton Firefighters rappelling off City Hall
1pm - Safe City: Brampton’s Best Neighbour Awards Ceremony
2pm - Safari Science - Reptile Show
Preview of the annual Brampton Farmers’ Market

BMX Stunt Zone and Bike Fest - Main Street North
11:40pm / 1pm / 1:40pm - Craz E Crew Stunt Team shows and autographs
Bike Fest Community Groups
Ride your bike to the event and be entered to win a prize!

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/arts-culture-tourism/festivals-and-events/celebrampton/Pages/welcome.aspx

*Caledon Day (Caledon) (Free Admission)
2pm-11pm
Caledon Civic Campus
6311 Old Church Road
Caledon, ON

A must-attend FREE event that connects Caledon’s communities. Come out and celebrate with your neighbours—there is something for everyone: Kids Zone, Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, Food and Product Vendors, Live Entertainment on the Main Stage, a spectacular Fireworks Finale and much, much more.
Almost 10,000 guests enjoyed last year’s Caledon Day events and rocked out to Canadian music, shopped the vendor fair, enjoyed great food, quality artisans and family fun. 2014 promises to be as spectacular as the fireworks finale that closes the event every year. Join the Town of Caledon for an amazing free Canadian outdoor concert and fair!

905-584-2272

*Charity Fundraising BBQ (Oakville)
11am-2pm
Upper Oakville Shopping Centre
1011 Upper Middle Road East
Oakville, ON

The Learning Disabilities Association of Halton hosts a fundraising BBQ full of fun, food and friends.
Food, fun for the kids and auction prizes up for grabs. All proceeds support the LDA Halton chapter growth in programs for youth and adults.

905-333-1977
http://www.ldahalton.ca

*Ice Cream with Alan and Ralph (Oakville)
2-4pm
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
2340 Ontario Street
Oakville, ON

Join Ward 1 Councillors Alan Johnston and Ralph Robinson for a meet and greet over ice cream.
It will be a fun afternoon with music by Fiddlestix, face painting, displays and info by various community groups.
Come down to the Butterfly Gazebo in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park south of Ontario Street.

*Move More at the Milton Monkeys Kids’ Club (Milton) (FREE)
10am-12pm
Milton Mall
55 Ontario Street South
Milton, ON

School finished up this month and Milton Mall invites children ages 4 to 12 to bring their parents for the Move More Kids’ Club event.
Milton Mall is taking you back in time to the days of end of year school rallies filled with active games like three legged races and skipping contests.
Parents, don’t worry - your kids can help you out and we have enough ribbons for everyone! Mark the date on your calendar and feel free to get in some practice at home before the big date.
The Milton Monkeys Kids’ Club is free and no pre-registration is required, however, if you do register, your child will receive a membership card that we will stamp every time they visit. After 10 visits, they will receive a very cool lunch bag and after 20 visits, they will get a $5 gift card.
To register, go to miltonmall.com and click on Kids’ Club.

905-878-3900, ext 204

*Food Truck Festival (Milton)
11am-3pm
Springridge Farm
7256 Bell School Line
Milton, ON

Fun for dads and families!
2 days, 1 farm, 10 trucks. Come hungry & Enjoy the farm.

(905) 878-4908
http://www.springridgefarm.com

*FREE Family Fun Day (Hamilton) (FREE)
1-5pm
Gage Park
1000 Main Street East
Hamilton, ON

Enjoy FREE food and entertainment for the whole family at FAMILY FUN DAY in Hamilton’s Gage Park, 1pm to 5pm, on Saturday June 14th, 2014. EVERYTHING IS FREE. No kidding!
FREE hotdogs, sausage on a bun, beverages, and other treats. FREE activities include live music in the band shell, drama, puppet shows, face painting, plus crafts and games for children. Stop by the Dream Booth and have your dream interpreted! Food will be served about 3 pm.

Family Fun Day is hosted by The Eagle Worldwide Foundation, which operates The King’s Way Outreach Center at 649 King Street East. The non-profit centre provides breakfast and lunch, distributes clothing and hygiene items, and offers educational and life skills programs, all free, to help meet the practical and personal needs of disadvantaged individuals and families in an atmosphere of hope and encouragement.
There are also prizes and giveaways, so come with your family, friends and neighbours. Everyone is welcome.

905-308-9991
http://www.eagleworldwide.com

*InnIsfil Summerfest (Innisfil)
10am-1am
Innisfil Beach Park
676 Innisfil Beach Road

19th Annual Innisfil Summerfest at Innisfil Beach Park. Fun for the family. Midway, Games, Craft Vendors, Performances.

705-623-6296

*12 Ladies In A Tent (Barrie)
9am-11pm
Allandale Station Park
Lakeshore Road

www.helpinghandsforhungryhomes.com

**SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014**

*Oak Ridges Fair(Richmond Hill)
11am-6pm
Dr. Bette Stephenson Learning Centre
36 Regatta AVenue
Richmond Hill, ON

Buttercup the Clown
Airbrush Tattoo Artist
Papa Clown (balloon twister)
Petting Zoo
Creature Quest
Kid Magic
Reptilia
Juggler
and more …

www.oakridgesfair.ca

*Fairy Lake Artisan Festival (Newmarket) (Free Admission)
10am-5pm
Fairy Lake Park
500 Water Street
Newmarket, ON

The 17th Annual Fairy Lake Artisan Festival. Entertainment for the whole family. Come see Artisans with home made crafts and food for sale. Free Addmission
There is a BBQ daily on site run by the North Newmarket Lions Club. ATM on Site

905-895-1441

*The 1st annual Chessfest at Harbourfront Centre (Toronto)
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON

The Chess Institute of Canada and the Annex Chess Club provide a day of chess programming for all ages and skill levels on two Sundays this summer.
You’ll find plenty of free activities as well as fundraiser tournaments

2014 Toronto Blitz Chess Championship*
Blindfold chess demo*
Play a game against a Grandmaster*
Face-painting and dress-up
Learn to play chess
Learn about Toronto’s chess history
Play a game on a giant chess set
Sit down with a friend at one of our open tables

For information about the tournaments and to register, please visit: www.annexchessclub.com.

*Playzone (Toronto)(FREE)
9am-5pm
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON

Exhibition Common Harbourfront Centre
Discover Harbourfront Centre’s new imagination playground. This innovative playground encourages learning, movement and fun while families build new worlds, imaginary places and dramatic scenarios—on a larger-than-life scale.

416-973-4000
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/onthesquares/index.cfm

*Beach BBQ and Brews (Toronto) (FREE)
12pm-8pm
Woodbine Park
North-East Corner of Lakeshore Blvd East and Coxwell Avenue

http://beachbbqandbrews.com

*Homeweek Waterfront Festival (Ajax)
10am-10pm
Rotary Park
177 Lake Driveway West
Ajax, ON

Rain or shine!
A little something for all. From pancakes, to live stage shows and a fabulous finale of fantastic fireworks! You’re guaranteed a great time.

Annual Ajax Rotary Pancake Breakfast 7am-11am

Fun In the Sun
Bring the family all day long to the Waterfront at Rotary Park. Lot’s of activities for children and adults alike, including Jumping Castles, Singing, Dancing Face Painting, a watermelon eating contest and Games Galore!
Lot’s of good eats too! SnowKones, Candy Floss & Popcorn, BBQ’s.

*Mississauga Waterfront Festival (Mississauga) (FREE)
11:00 am-6:00 pm
Memorial Park, Port Credit
20 Lakeshore Rd., East
Mississauga, ON

BACK by POPULAR DEMAND and with a NEW laser light show is Monster Rock Orchestra.
NEW for 2014: insauga.com Roller Jam featuring DJ Starting From Scratch at Port Credit Arena Fri. June 13 7pm, Cafe Noisette, Glisse Ice (artificial) Show, The Way We Were- exhibit and vintage show, Creation Station, Bubbleology Show.
Carnival, Face Painting, HUGE sandbox and treasure hunt …. & much more.

Phone 905-891-0002
Website http://www.themwf.com

*Food Truck Festival (Milton)
11am-3pm
Springridge Farm
7256 Bell School Line
Milton, ON

Fun for dads and families!
2 days, 1 farm, 10 trucks. Come hungry & Enjoy the farm.

(905) 878-4908
http://www.springridgefarm.com
**TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014**

*Teddy Bear Picnic (Richmond Hill)
11:30-1pm
Heritage Centre
19 Church Street North
Richmond Hill, ON

Put on your best party outfit, grab your teddy bear and come down to the Heritage Centre because, “today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic!” Teddy bears and children will be entertained while enjoying treats, homemade icecream and refreshments. Lawn Games, Craft Table and Entertainment.

Cost: $4.00 per person or 10.00 per family (limit 4 people)
Tickets are available at the door.
Children must be accompanied by parents or caregivers.

Phone:905-737-8985 X 6007
http://richmondhill.ca/heritagecentre

*Steckle Heritage Farms 2nd annual Farmers Picnic (Kitchener)
5:30-8:30pm
Steckle Heritage Farm
811 Bleams road
Kitchener, ON

Phone:5197484690
Our second annual Farmers Picnic is being held at Steckle Heritage Farm in Kitchener on Wednesday, June 17th 2014, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. It is our 25th anniversary as a registered charity, and we’re celebrating in style! This fun, family focused event is made to engage the community in good old fashioned fun, while raising funds to complete some much needed upgrades to this historic 180 year old property, so that we can continue to educate children for decades to come!

Family (of 4) tickets are available to pre-purchase online via our website, for $30 for our ‘Friends of the Farm’ members, and $35 for the general public. Individual and additional tickets are available! Erick Traplin will be performing a special concert for us! Plus, visit with our animals, take part in our family scavenger hunt, bring your picnic blanket, and enjoy farm fresh salads, delicious sausages, homemade desserts, and old fashioned drinks! Come kick off your summer in the most delicious way possible!

For information and tickets, visit www.stecklehomestead.ca

**WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014**

*Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park (Thornhill) (FREE)
7:30pm-9pm
York Hill District Park
5014 Clark Avenue
Thornhill, ON

The City of Vaughan presents its second Concert in the Park with That 60’s Show at York Hill District Park located at 5014 Clark Avenue, Thornhill. The ultimate 60’s experience with a musical production saluting the musical decade of the 1960’s. Presented by TD and Event sponsors CN, Direct Energy Home Services and Tim Hortons. For more information visit www.vaughan.ca/events

**THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014**

*Outdoor Movie Nights (Mississauga)
8pm-10:30pm
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive

http://www.mississauga.ca/celebrationsquare

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)
3pm-7pm
East Lynn Park
(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

From 4pm-6:30pm are Kids Activities
-Face Painting
4pm -Career Fit Mom returns to the market with some fun and games with the kids.
5pm-7pm-The Circus Academy returns to perform and train with hula hoops and stilts

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

5 Jun.2014

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JUNE FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (June 6- June 12)

**FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2015**

*The Early Years Education Centre - 2014 Fun Carnival (Richmond Hill)
4pm-7pm
Richmond Green Sports Centre & Park
1300 Elgin Mills Rd E
Phone:289-234-2700
URL: http://earlyyearschildcare.com/

Each year, The Early Years Education Centre in Richmond Hill is holding a large community event which unites children, families, teachers and members of our community. Within this event, the older children stage their talents in a musical performance. Also, we strive to provide the absolute best in games and entertainment, and to provide all children and families with a memorable event

Over 500 participants, from professional teachers to young families and their children are expected for the 8th Annual Family Fun Carnival scheduled for Friday June 6, 2014, with a rain date for Friday June 20, 2014.

We look forward to seeing you there!

*42nd Annual Bread & Honey Festival (Brampton)
4pm - 11pm
Streetsville, Queen Street
Brampton, Ontario

In the PARK
Lions Carnival - Rides, Concessions, Games & much more

$2 Admission

http://breadandhoney.ca/
**SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014**

*Cineplex Family Favourites (All over the GTA)
11:00 am
Various Cineplex locations

Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00am for Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50.

It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Directed by: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda
Cast: Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Danny DeVito
Plot: The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life like never before in this visually spectacular adventure from the creators of Despicable Me! Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula Tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who speaks for the trees. Featuring the voice talents of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle, Jenny Slate, and Betty White, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is filled with hilarious fun for everyone!
Admission (taxes included): $2.50

http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*The Great Big Enormous Storytelling Afternoon (Toronto) (PAY WHAT YOU CAN)
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Riverdale Farm
201 WInchester St

Storytellers for Children’s 12th annual Great Big Enormous Storytelling Afternoon featuring performances by members of Storytellers for Children, takes place at Riverdale Farm.

The concert is two hours of story, rhyme and song for children of all ages. Bring a blanket, hat, sunscreen and your friends & family for an afternoon of stories, songs, and rhymes.

(In case of rain, concert will take place in the Meeting House.)

COST: Event is Pay What You Can

416-968-8334
http://storytellersforchildren.ca

*42nd Annual Bread & Honey Festival (Brampton)
10am-10pm
Streetsville, Queen Street
Brampton, Ontario

Busy Bee Children’s Island Stage
Christian Potenza will be returning to be the MC for the children’s stage!
12:00pm- The Ice Queen and Ice Princess Celebration
1:00pm- Jam Sandwich
1:30pm- Doug Barr Children’s Show
2:00pm- The Ice Queen and Ice Princess Celebration
3:00pm- Jam Sandwich
3:30pm- Doug Barr Children’s Show
4:00pm- The Ice Queen and Ice Princess Celebration
5:00pm- Jam Sandwich
5:30pm- Doug Barr Children’s Show

In the Park
10:00am -11:30pm- Beach Volleyball for kids
12:00 pm - 7:00pm- Beach Volleyball Tournament (adults)
11:00 am - 7:00pm- Petting Zoo
11:00 am - 7:00pm- New Camel Rides Camel Rides!

2:00 pm -“Zoo to You” show presented by the Bowmanville Zoo. (Three separate Show Times)
4:30 pm -“Zoo to You” show presented by the Bowmanville Zoo. (Three separate Show Times)
6:30 pm -“Zoo to You” show presented by the Bowmanville Zoo. (Three separate Show Times)
10:00 am - 6:00pm- Petting Zoo, Lions Lucky Ducky Race
10:00am -11:00pm- Lions Carnival - Rides, Concessions, Games & much more …

kick off parade 10:00 am Saturday

$5 admission

http://breadandhoney.ca

*Alpha’s 7th Birthday Celebration (Mississauga) (FREE- with a food bank donation)
10am-1pm
Alpha’s Discovery Club
170 Ambassador Drive Unit 10
Mississauga, Ontario

Alpha’s 7th Birthday Celebration at Alpha’s Discovery Club Indoor Playground and Pary Centre

Face Painting
Crafts
Indoor Playground
Meet our newest Birthday Party Character: Elsa from Frozen!
Special Discounts up to 50% off
Refreshments
FREE ADMISSION with food bank donation!

As thanks to all of our customers over the past 7 years, admission is free to our 7th birthday celebration.

Phone:905-564-2511

http://www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com

*Time Machine Event (Kitchener) (FREE)
12pm
Wilson Education Resource Centre
178 Victoria Street South
Kitchener, Ontario

Visit different periods of history in each room with activities, displays and more.

www.WERConline.ca

*Kitefest (Brampton) (FREE)
11am-6pm
Gore Meadows Community Centre
10150 The Gore Road

Join us for Canada’s First Eco-Friendly KiteFest June 7th and 8th 2014 at the Gore Meadows Community Centre in Brampton, Ontario from 11am-6pm. Enjoy breathtaking ascensions, delightfullychoreographed kite performances, kids kite making clinics, learn about alternative green initiatives, and much more. This is a FREE Family Festival that is a way to bring together the multicultural community. Whether you are an avid kite enthusiast or a first time flyer, KiteFest is IT! We look forward to seeing you there!

4162018300
http://kitefestcanada.com

*13th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival (Newmarket) (FREE ADMISSION)
10am-5pm
Fairy Lake Park
500 Water Street
Newmarket, Ontario

Held over two days in June, the Windfall Ecology Festival is open free of charge to the public and is York Region’s largest Environmental & Energy Conservation Exposition!

Kids Entertainment:
-What a Ball
Step inside the ball and prepare for the thrill of walking on water! You do not need to know how to swim and will not get wet or even come in contact with the water… Fun for all ages!
-Face Painting
-Storytelling with Tim Greenwood
-Butterfly Kisses Educational
-CDA Dance Academy
-Taoist Tai Chi
-Cathy’s Crawly Composters
-Russ Clayton music
-Hands on Exotics
-Yoga & Meditation
-Spotlight Theatre School

http://www.windfallfestival.ca

*Grand Opening of Scholars Education Centre (Brampton)
10am-12pm
Scholars Education Centre
230 Wanless Drive
Brampton, Ontario

Scholars Education Centre is excited to announce the opening of our Brampton location! For over a decade, Scholars has been providing tutoring and supplementary education services in Ontario to students of all ages and grades.
Join us for the Grand Opening which will include face painting, balloon animals, food and some incredible opening giveaways.

http://www.scholarscanada.com

*Movie Madness (Richmond Hill) (FREE)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill L4C 0H5
(Yonge Street & Major MacKenzie Drive)

Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Join us for Movie Madness at the Library!
We will be showing the movie The Croods.

Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie.

Tickets for the movie will be handed out 15 minutes before the movie starts in the Warm Walkway on the East Side. There is a limit of 80 tickets for each movie.

905.884.9288

*Teddy Bear Picnic (Toronto) (FREE)
10:00am-1:00pm
Jay MacPherson Green Park
Avenue Road and Dupont
Toronto, ON

Your family is invited to come to a teddy bear picnic with tea and activities you will all enjoy as part of CIRCUIT.

FREE for the whole family Bring your favourite stuffed animal!

Sponsor: CIRCUIT Youth Mentorship
647-999-3655
http://www.churchofthemessiah.ca/circuit

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.

*The Parenting Show (Newmarket) (FREE)
10am-4pm
Optimist Club
56 Forhan Drive
Newmarket, Ontario

Tons of free giveaways and prizes
First 50 kids will receive a free goodybag

https://www.facebook.com/groups/find.it.here.inc/

*15th Annual Celebrate Barrie (Barrie) (FREE ADMISSION)
10am-5pm
Centennial Park - Barrie Waterfront
11 Victoria St.

The festivities feature free fun for all ages including rides and inflatables, petting zoo and animal displays, heritage village and re-enactments, local entertainment, over 50 community groups providing hands-on activities for kids, and so much more.

Kid Fun Zone - Enjoy an exciting variety of inflatables, rides, and games.
Ken Jen Petting Zoo - Hang out with your favourite animals and meet some new ones too!
Rock Climbing Wall - Go to new heights and scale the 25 foot wall.
Science North - cool science fun.
Sciensational Sssnakes - Check out frogs, geckos, turtles, and more…
Fire and Police Display
Bike Decorating - Bring your bikes! Firebird Community Cycle will help kids decorate their bikes to kick-off cycling season. Supplies provided.
Caricatures - Have your portrait drawn as a memento of your special day at Celebrate Barrie.
Cartooning Workshop - Learn to cartoon! Use your imagination as cartoonist Bob Kain shares cartooning basics and techniques.

Activities
Face painting, arts and crafts, demonstrations, games, giveaways, contests, and so much more - all offered for free by local community groups. Visit them on-site and see what fun they have to offer!

Phone:705-739-4299
http://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Festivals/Pages/CelebrateBarrie.aspx

*Unionville Festival (Markham)
10am-7pm
Unionville Mainstreet
Markham, Ontario

Festival Parade
- Starts at 10:00am from Library Lane south along Main Street Unionville

Millennium Bandstand- 11:30am - 12:15pm

1:00pm - 4:00pm
“Flato Markham Theatre Presents”
- Live Dance & Music

11:00am to 2:00pm
Pondapalooza - “Krazy Kraft Race”
- at Toogood Pond

2:30pm
Rubber Duck Race
(Race starts at the Main St. Bridge)
Purchase tickets ($3 or 2 for $5) at Carlton and Main.

ALL DAY
Fun Zone by the Rinks
All Day Event - Non-stop fun between Crosby Arena and the Curling Club.
Rock Climbing Wall, Gyro, face painting, tattoos, Circus Obstacle Course and Silver Knights Basketball)
Tickets $2 each or 3 plays for $5
(Rock Climbing Wall requires 2 tickets)

ALL DAY
Village Market
All day long Carlton and Main Street

11:00am
Heritage Train
Conditions permitting, the York-Durham Heritage Train returns!
Hourly round trips from Old Unionville Train Station to Markham Main Street Train Station and back.
Starting at - $8 per passenger

11:00am – 4:00pm
Varley Art Gallery
- Free Admission, tours and family art activities inspired by The Story of Canadian Art and The Varley Story

9:00pm to 9:30pm
Fireworks
Starts at Dusk

http://www.unionvillefestival.com/

*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Corner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks east of Hurontario Street)
Port Credit, ON

Kids Craft for this day is: making Lady Bugs with the “Craft Queenzzz”

http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/

*Farmers Market at Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket) (FREE)
8am-1pm
Riverwalk Commons (corner of Doug Duncan and Timothy St.)
Newmarket, ON

Free shallow splash pool with a waterfall
Live music
(Every second Saturday of the month, there are Wagon Rides)

http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/newmarket_farmers_market_calendar.asp

*Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Aurora) (FREE)
8am - 1pm
49 Wells Street
Aurora, ON

Free craft for the kids
There is a splash pad right behind the market for the kids to play.

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/
**SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014**

*Unionville Festival (Markham)
10am-7pm
Unionville Mainstreet
Markham, Ontario

Fun Day in the Park
11:00am - 12pm - Dog Contest
1:30pm - 3:00pm - Off to the Races

Treasure Hunt 11:30am

School of Rock (Free classes for Little Wing Music Program)
11:15 - 11:45am (2-3 yr olds)
12:00 - 12:30pm (4-5 yr olds)
1:30 - 2:00pm (2-3 yr olds)
2:15 - 2:45pm (4-5 yr olds)
Classes on a first com/first serve basis.
2-3 yr olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

On Main Street
Main Street Alive
12pm - 5:00pm
Chalk Chick
Plein Air: Paints the Village!
Markham’s Milk Bag Project
Stiver Mill Farmers Market
Historical Walking Tours
(Start at the McKay Art Centre)
Choo Choo Train Ride

Street Theatre:
Shrek & Willy Wonka
by Unionville Theatre Co.

Suessical & A Funny Thing Happen on the Way to the Theatre
by Markham Youth Theatre

Wonderful World of Circus
1:00pm - 3:45pm - Dog & Bird Show
1:30pm - 4:15pm - Clown Comedy

Varley Art Gallery
11:00am – 4:00pm - Free Admission, tours and family art activities inspired by The Story of Canadian Art and The Varley Story
2:00pm – 4:00pm - Music in the gallery with performers from the inaugural Unionville Chamber Music Festival

Millennium Bandstand
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Aerial Hoops Trapeze
1:30pm - 2:00pm - Fusion Arts Concert
2:30pm - 5:00pm - Silhouettes Steelband
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Markham Concert Band

http://www.unionvillefestival.com/

*13th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival (Newmarket) (FREE ADMISSION)
10am-5pm
Fairy Lake Park
500 Water St

Held over two days in June, the Windfall Ecology Festival is open free of charge to the public and is York Region’s largest Environmental & Energy Conservation Exposition!

Kids Entertainment:
-What a Ball
Step inside the ball and prepare for the thrill of walking on water! You do not need to know how to swim and will not get wet or even come in contact with the water… Fun for all ages!
-Face Painting
-Storytelling with Tim Greenwood
-Butterfly Kisses Educational
-CDA Dance Academy
-Taoist Tai Chi
-Cathy’s Crawly Composters
-Russ Clayton music
-Hands on Exotics
-Yoga & Meditation
-Spotlight Theatre School

http://www.windfallfestival.ca

*IDA Grand Opening (Vaughan) (FREE)
Autumn Hill Pharmacy
4pm-8pm
9001 Dufferin Street (Dufferin, just South of Rutherford)

Amazing prize drawings
Complimentary food and refreshments
Ribbon cutting ceremony
Goodie bag giveaways
Clown and balloons
Reptilia
Superfly deejay company

*Zareinu Moveathon Festival (North York)
11am-6pm
Downsview park
10 Carl Hall Rd.

Fun-filled day for the whole family at Downsview Park in support of the Zareinu Educational Centre - a day school and treatment centre for children with special needs. Tons of carnival rides and games, a food court, 5 km and 10 km timed Runs plus Kangoo Runs, 20 km Family Bike Ride, 2 km Family Walk, prizes, shows and more! Fun for children, teens and adults of all ages in support of a great cause. Free entrance! For more information: www.moveathon.com

Phone:416-661-1800 x226
URL: http://www.moveathon.com

*42nd Annual Bread & Honey Festival (Brampton)
8am-7pm
Streetsville
Queen Street
Brampton, Ontario

In the PARK
10:00am -11:30pm- Beach Volleyball for kids
11:00 am - 6:00pm- Camel Rides!
1:00 pm - “Zoo to You” show presented by the Bowmanville Zoo. (Three separate Show Times)
2:30 pm - “Zoo to You” show presented by the Bowmanville Zoo. (Three separate Show Times)
4:30 pm - “Zoo to You” show presented by the Bowmanville Zoo. (Three separate Show Times)
10:00 am - 6:00pm- Petting Zoo, Lions Lucky Ducky Race
10:00am -5:00pm- Lions Carnival - Rides, Concessions, Games & much more …

General Events
10:00am-6pm
-Airborne Trampoline Centre demonstrations
-RONA: FREE crafts for all ages
-Visit Hand Made Craft Vendors for a variety of ‘one of a kind’ products
-Breast Feeding Tent
-Credit Valley Conservation Authority - make your own free fly fishing lures
-Living Arts Centre - free crafts for kids
-Scouts Canada - walk the rope bridge
-YMCA - free face painting
-Come have your portrait drawn or have a tattoo drawn on you

Busy Bee Children’s Island Stage
Christian Potenza will be returning to be the MC for the children’s stage!
12:00pm- Rapunzel Adventures
1:00pm- Jam Sandwich
1:30pm- Doug Barr Children’s Show
2:00pm- Rapunzel Adventures
3:00pm- Jam Sandwich
3:30pm- Doug Barr Children’s Show
4:00pm- Rapunzel Adventures
5:00pm- Jam Sandwich
5:30pm- Doug Barr Children’s Show

$5 admission

http://breadandhoney.ca

*Annex Festival On Bloor (Toronto)
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bloor Street (from Bathurst to Spadina)

Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre and Bloor Annex BIA present the 18th Annual ANNEX FESTIVAL ON BLOOR! Extending from Bathurst Street to Spadina Avenue, this free one-day Festival offers the Annex neighbourhood a fantastic opportunity to gather on Bloor Street (from Bathurst Street to Spadina Avenue) and celebrate its unique local heritage with a wide variety of events and activities for everyone – families, adults and children of all ages!

The Annex Festival on Bloor is a successful collaboration between community businesses, local residents and generous sponsors. While having grown in size and reputation becoming one of Toronto’s leading summer festivals, The AFOB still retains its friendly, grass roots flavour and unique Annex ambiance.
For 18 years this fun, one-day Festival has offered the Annex neighborhood a fantastic opportunity to gather together on Bloor Street (from Bathurst to Spadina) and celebrate its unique local heritage with a wide variety of activities for young and old:

Live music
over 115 craft and specialty food vendors and lots, lots more!
Entertainment
12:30pm - 1:10pm
STREET PARADE from both ends of Bloor Street - Spadina Avenue › › ‹ ‹ Bathurst Street
JAM! at the stage when the two bands meet! (bands to be confirmed)

1:00 – 6:00 pm
Street Performers
The Imbayakunas
Brant, the Fire Guy
The Hula Family
and an engaging assembly of Toronto buskers.
Festivalgoers can also join in the MNjcc energetic fitness demos for a firsthand sampling of the winning athletic and fitness programs the MNjcc has to offer.

Children’s Village
This year, the Children’s Village is going Carnival Style! Astro Amusements is bringing their best in mechanical and inflatable rides at minimal price, they will be selling ‘fun foods’ ie. Candy floss, popcorn, candy apples, and sno cones. There’s also face painting, sidewalk chalking, bubbles and hula hoop.

The DJCC at the AFOB!
Visit the Downtown Jewish Community Council tent at the Annex Festival on Bloor and meet the organizations that serve downtown Jewish life. Stop by the “Rabbi is in” booth, make gimp and bead keychains, and meet our Yiddish clown!

http://milesnadaljcc.ca/annex-festival-on-bloor/about-the-festival
**WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014**

*Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park (Maple) (FREE)
7:30-9pm
Vaughan City Hall, Courtyard
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive

The City of Vaughan will hold its annual Concerts in the Park series featuring FREE professional concerts. New for 2014, Concerts will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.
A special kick off concert featuring the Toronto All-Star Big Band. Relive the spirit, style and sounds of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s with this dynamic 22 piece band. Presented by TD and Event sponsors CN, Direct Energy Home Services and Tim Hortons. www.vaughan.ca/events
**THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014**

*The East Lynn’s Farmer’s Market (Toronto) (FREE)
3pm-7pm
East Lynn Park
(South side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue)

http://decadiaries.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/farmers-market-opening-on-thursday/

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MAY/JUNE FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (May 22-June 5)

Saturday, May 24, 2014

*Movie Madness (Richmond Hill) (FREE)
Central Library -Richmond Hill Public Library
2pm-3:30pm
1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0H5

Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Join us for Movie Madness at the Library!
Join us on Saturday May 24th for the movie The Nut Job.
Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie.

Tickets for the movie will be handed out 15 minutes before the movie starts in the Warm Walkway on the East Side. There is a limit of 80 tickets for each movie.

Phone:(905) 884-9288

*MAP Family Saturdays - Bata Shoe Museum visits Flemingdon Park (Toronto) (FREE)
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Flemingdon Park Auditorium
29 St. Dennis Dr., Toronto, ON

Have you ever wanted to feel a sealskin boot or touch a shoe made from a tire? Well now is your chance! Join the Bata Shoe Museum staff at Flemingdon Park Branch to touch and examine museum objects up close while hearing the fascinating stories behind the shoes. You’ll also get to make a shoe-shaped magnet craft to take home!

416-395-5820

*MAP Family Saturdays - Royal Ontario Museum visits Eatonville (Toronto) (FREE)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eatonville Library
430 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto,

Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors
Learn about the life of the Emperors and their families. Make a dragon craft to take home.

Call 416-394-5270

*MAP Family Saturdays - Toronto Zoo visits Guildwood (Toronto) (FREE)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
Guildwood Library
123 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto

If you were a Panda…
If you were a panda, what would you do? Would you take long naps and eat hard bamboo? If you were a polar bear, what would you do? Would you play in the snow as the cold Arctic winds blow? If you were a grizzly bear, what would you do? Would you stand very tall and eat lots of fish in the fall? Learn more about the fascinating features the three Toronto Zoo bears - giant panda, polar bear and grizzly bear, have to survive in their habitats.

*Lakeside Co-operative Playschool Spring Fun Fair (Toronto) (FREE)
9am-3pm
Church of St. Aidan (Queen St. E. and Silver Birch Ave.)

Entertain the kids with face painting, bouncy castle and more. Grab a bite to eat at our Community BBQ, enter to win one of our incredible raffle baskets and learn more about our amazing programs!

www.lakesideplayschool.ca

*Woofstock, A Festival for Dogs (Toronto) (FREE)
Woodbine Park in the Beaches
10am-6pm
Bring your dog to North America’s largest outdoor festival for dogs! Quirky & fun! It’s a weekend of events, contests & tons of doggy indulgence!

Woodbine Park in The Beaches will be the new home of Toronto’s most loved summer event!

Phone 416-234-9663
Website http://www.woofstock.ca

* Doors Open Toronto at Colborne Lodge (Toronto) (Free)
Colborne Lodge - High Park
10:00 am-5:00 pm
11 Colborne Lodge Drive
South end of High Park

Colborne Lodge participates in this city-wide celebration of Toronto’s architectural heritage. This year’s theme is: ” Secrets and Spirits… Exploring the Mysteries Behind the Door.”

Phone 416-392-6916
Contact email [email protected]
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Doors Open at Scarborough Museum (Scarborough) (Free)
Scarborough Museum
10:00 am- 5:00 pm
1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON

Visit the Cornell House and McCowan Log House. Check out what’s baking and go on an exciting scavenger hunt. Prizes for all!

Phone 416-338-8807
Contact email [email protected]
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events

*Doors Open Toronto at Black Creek Pioneer Village (Toronto) (FREE)
Black Creek Pioneer Village
11am-5pm
1000 Murray Ross Parkway

Black Creek celebrates Doors Open Toronto with innovation.
Visit Black Creek Pioneer Village is a step back in time to 19th-century Ontario. Forty authentically restored homes, workshops, public buildings and farms recreate the atmosphere of life in a rural Victorian community of the 1860s.

Phone 416-667-6295
Contact email [email protected]
Website http://www.blackcreek.

*Bannockburn Fun Fair(Toronto)
Bannockburn Park
11am-2pm
12 Bannockburn Avenue

$10 Admission includes: Bouncy castle, pizza, bbq lunch, fire truck, bubble show & dance party

Tickets sold at the event for: Pony rides, ice cream, wax hands, donuts, bug show, photo booth and more…

*10th Annual Barrie Waterfront Festival (Barrie) (FREE ADMISSION)
Centennial Park
12pm-10pm
297 Lakeshore Drive
Barrie, ON

Admission is free. Tickets sold for rides and food.

The 10th Annual spring line-up will present live bands from a variety of genres. For your added enjoyment, free outdoor entertainment will be brought to the table: street buskers, a midway with rides, face painting, street vendors, fresh food, treats and contests.

Don’t miss this weekend with your family; eat, drink and have fun while sharing in Barrie’s terrific community spirit.

*Beeton Honey & Garden Festival (Beeton- Between Tottenham & Alliston) (FREE)
9am-4pm
Beeton is located 10 Minutes West of Hwy. 27 & 88, on County Rd.

With over 170 vendors attending, and free admission, its the biggest and best yet! Back this year is our ‘Antique Alley’. Visit these booths for vintage finds including antique furniture, collectables, jewellery and more. Our “International Marketplace” offers clothing, textiles, crafts and more from exotic locales around the world. Local vendors will be lining the street, offering unique merchandise for the home, garden and you. The creations of talented local artists are on display for sale at the Artist & Artisans Marketplace. Shift your focus to the outdoors with the help of vendors offering all things garden related from seasonal decor, to plants, to gardening supplies and more. Car enthusiasts will be ecstatic to hear that our “Classic Car and Truck Show” will be back again this year!
Enjoy Live Entertainment at The Muddy Water Bandshell featuring the Dixie Chicklets!
Bring an appetite and savour an eclectic array of foods including BBQ, Caribbean Jerk, Sushi, Pizza, Souvlaki, Sweet Potato Fries, Crepes, Deep Fried delicacies such as Pickles, Blooming Onion and Oreos, Fresh Fudge, Kettlecorn, Donuts, and Fresh Squeezed Organic Lemonade, just to name a few!

Visit our ‘Free Family Fun Zone’ and enjoy a variety of activities for all ages including jugglers, puppeteers, a bouncy obstacle course and a climbing wall!
And don’t forget to visit our Honey Producers for some of the province’s most delicious Honey!

Registration for the 2014 Beeton Honey & Garden Festival is NOW OPEN!
Events, Contests, Attractions…

Kids’ Corner Come and climb a rock wall, or jump on an inflatable bouncy obstacle course!
Live at Kids Corner: “The Puppet Tamer”new Show Times: 10:00-10:30, 12:00-12:30, 1:45-2:15
Live at Kids Corner: Magic with “The Ben Show!”new Show Times 11:00-11:30, 1:00-1:30, 2:30-3:00
Live on the Main Stage: Beeton Creek Risingnew 10:45AM - 12:30PM Main Stage
Live on the Main Stage: Crazy Pants Theatrenew Crazy Pants Theatre Demonstration 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Live on the Main Stage: The Dixie Chickletsnew 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on the Main Stage!
Pony Rides Free pony rides! Adult supervised. Great fun for kids.
The Classic Car and Truck Show Click on this link for more information
The Great Beeton Bee Contest Artists are encouraged to enter their version of a bee made of weather resistant materials such as wood, metal, copper, concrete, glass etc. 1st Prize $2000 2nd Prize $1000 3rd Prize $500.

http://www.beetonhoneyandgardenfestival.com/

* Cineplex Family Favourites May 2014 (All over Ontario)
Cineplex Theatres
11:00 am
(All over Ontario)

Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00am for Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50.

It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

March of the Penguins
Directed by: Luc Jacquet
Cast: Morgan Freeman (narrated)
Plot: A spectacular look at the annual migration of Emperor penguins as they march to their traditional breeding ground through the most desolate terrain on Earth. Emperor penguins overcome daunting obstacles in order to return to their breeding grounds for mating season. This tells the story of one year in the life of a flock focusing on one couple in particular as they trek across the Antarctic on an annual journey that invokes just about every major life experience: from birth to death, from dating to mating, from comedy to tragedy, and from love to fighting for survival.
Admission (taxes included): $2.50

Website http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

*Free Ballet Class (Vaughan) (FREE)
World Ballet Art Organization
1300 Alness Street, Unit 3

Free ballet lessons, pizza and drinks

For more information: www.wbacompany.com

Sunday, May 25, 2014

*Together We Are Better -Family Fun (Toronto) (Free)
BETH TORAH SYNAGOGUE
2:00 pm-5:00 pm
47 Glenbrook Avenue
Gently loved books, toys and clothes, bouncy castles, face painting, arts and crafts, live music, a magician, photo booth, a silent auction and more…

All proceeds go directly to supporting the kids with neurological differences (autism, ADHD, and Down Syndrome) who attend the Magnificent Minds elementary school.

A great day out for a great cause!

Phone 647-238-9289
http://2getherwearebetter.weebly.com/