OCTOBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (October 17-October 19)

16 Oct.2014

Two more weekends until Halloween, and my two little ones are getting excited. We decorated the outside and inside of our front foyer for $20. I shopped at the Dollarama and used the decorations that I put away from last year. I am happy that I stayed in my budget this year. Halloween decorations can get really expensive.
I have listed some general family events and Halloween themed events for this weekend. The next two weeks will be packed with Halloween parties, events and crafts. Stay tuned

**FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014**

*Scary Stories Told in the Dark (Toronto)
7:15pm-8:30pm
Pape/Danforth Library
701 Pape Avenue
Toronto, ON

Join us for some seriously scary tales. Ages 8 and up.
Told by Toronto Public Library storytellers.

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB015

*How to Be a Zombie (Toronto)
5pm-7pm
Bloor/Gladstone Library
1101 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON

Toronto Zombie Walk make up artist Tiffany Mark will show you how to put your zombie look…uh… “together.” Be sure to bring some old, tattered zombie-appropriate clothes. Things are going to get a bit gory!

For teens and tweens, ages 12 and up.

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**SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014**

*Cineplex Community Day (All Over GTA) (FREE)
8:30am- Doors Open
9pm- Movies Start
Cinaplex Locations
Various Locations

Join us on the morning of Saturday October 18 at all Cineplex Entertainment theatres for Community Day in support of the Free The Children Foundation.
Doors open at 8:30 am with a great selection of FREE movies beginning at 9:00am.
Plus, enjoy a regular popcorn, regular fountain drink and selected candy for only 2 DOLLARS each with 100% of the proceeds donated to Free The Children Foundation!

See Your Nearest Theatre For Showtimes!

http://www.cineplex.com/Promos/CommunityDay.aspx

**Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations

Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!

http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html

*Haunted House Craft (All Over GTA)
10am
Lowes Home Improvement
Various Locations

Halloween is right around the corner! Get your kids in the spirit with this awesome Haunted House.

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.

http://www.lowes.ca/articles/article.aspx?article_id=756

*Pierre Berton Library’s 10th Birthday (Woodbridge)
2pm-4pm
Pierre Berton Resource Library
4921 Rutherford Road
Woodbridge, ON

Watch a magic show with Scott Dietrich, meet and take pictures with Curious George, enter a draw to win books by Pierre Berton, and enjoy cake and light refreshments. See you at the party!
Magic show around 2PM

http://www.vaughanpl.info/libraries/view/7

*3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway (Toronto)
1pm-4pm
Kew Beach Public School
101 Kippendavie Avenue

Free pumpkins for the first 200 people
There will be a bouncy house, free face painting, hot chocolate, balloons, scary pumpkin contest and the Toronto Fire Department will have a truck there for all the ghosts and goblins.
Food Bank donations will be accepted to help those in need.

416-698-9990
http://www.welbanks.com

*Halloween Mask Making Family Workshop (Toronto)
1pm-4pm
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON

Use your imagination to create your own spooky Hallowe’en mask in this family workshop. Treats provided! Adults: $10 plus applicable taxes; Children: $5 plus applicable taxes. •Pre-registration required. Suitable for children 6 years and up. Children must be accompanied by adults. Please call to register.

416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/todmorden

*Toopy and Binoo’s Boston Pizza Adventure (Toronto)
2pm-5pm
Boston Pizza Leslie & Lakeshore
16a Leslie Street
Toronto, ON

Come by to meet Toopy and Binoo from 2-5pm!

416 778 4700

*Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 50th Anniversary (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
Gerrard/Ashdale Library
1432 Gerrard St East
Toronto, ON

Enjoy treats, games and activities as we celebrate 50 years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. All are welcome!

*Hallowe’en Hoots (Toronto)
11am-11:45am
Pape/Danforth Program Room
701 Pape Avenue
Toronto, ON

Get Ready for Halloween with storie, rhymes and a craft
Ages 3+ Come in costume if you dare.

*Amazing Chemical Experiments (Toronto)
2:30pm-4pm
Danforth/Coxwell Library
1675 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON

Join us in celebration of National Chemistry Week. At this program you will interact with the wonders of chemistry through hands-on experiments, games, and some super cool demonstrations. This program is appropriate for children from 7-12 years old.
Registration required. Limited space. To register please call.

416-393-7783
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT177386&R=EVT177386

*Howling Hootenanny (Toronto)
11am-4:30pm
Black Creek Pioneer Village
1000 Murray Ross Parkway
Toronto, ON

Enjoy a Howling good time at Black Creek this Halloween. There is so much for families to do all day throughout the Village!

Event Highlights
- Mainstage Performances
- Creepy Creature Show - Get up close and personal with a crew of spooky critters!
- Happy Faces Airbrush Tattoos (12:30-4:30)
- The Haunted Maze - Are you brave enough to make it to the end? (12:00-4:00)
- Scarecrow Mini Maze - Fun for the little ones.
- Apple Sling Shot (12:00-4:00)
- FREE Pumpkin Decorating (while supplies last)
- Trick-or-Treat in the Village
- And much, much, more!

416-736-1733
http://www.blackcreek.ca

*Gamercamp Pop-Up Arcade (Toronto)
11am-7:30pm
Hotel Ocho
195 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON

Gamercamp transforms Hotel Ocho into a massive arcade putting 40 games in four floors! Come try out games made from developers right here in Toronto, in addition to games from around the world. And, with the developers on-site, you can learn about how games are made and ask any questions you might have!

Gamercamp is a family-friendly event that is great for people of all ages.

$10 Admission

http://www.gamercamp.ca

*Hallow-Fun at Fantasy Fair (Etobicoke)
1pm-4pm
Fantasy Fair at Woodbine Shopping Centre
500 Rexdale Blvd
Etobicoke, ON

Have some Hallow-Fun at Fantasy fair!

Dracula Variety Show
Get Entertained by Dracula
It’s a 30 minute interactive Comedy, Juggling, Uni-cycling with a bit of Magic & Music show.

Halloween Frightfully Fun Show
This 30 minute Halloween show features songs from popular MTV-style videos from YTV’s channel, as well as spoofs which invite kids to laugh and rock.

Enjoy Trick or Treating, Free Shows & More!

416-674-5437
http://www.fantasyfair.ca

*Jeff & Violet Borg’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Give-a-way (Mississauga)
11am-2pm
Park at Old Derry Rd & Historic Trail Meadowvale Village,
Mississauga, ON

Come on out and enjoy our 15th Annual Pumpkin Give-A-Way Fair. We will once again be giving away free pumpkins, loot bags, wagon rides, pony rides, and balloons. There will also be hot dogs, drinks, and spray on tattoos being sold with all funds raised going to the surgical robotics program at Trilliam Health Partners (aka Credit Valley Hospital) with its primary focus being on women’s urologic and gynecologic cancer treatment.

4169307120
http://www.jeffborg.com/Jeff-Borgs-Free-Pumpkin-Give-A-Way-Fair.html

*Imagination Park (Mississauga)
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON

Create endless possibilities every weekend in October at Imagination Park. Bring fantasy worlds to life using our giant blocks to create the castles, creatures and cars of your dreams! Family gaming gets BIG with our giant board games and video games.

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home/homecalendar/?paf_gear_id=4600018&itemId=4000378q

*Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (Pickering)
10am-3pm
Dunbarton-Fairport Untied Church
1066 Dunbarton Road
Pickering, ON

Family Fundraising Event in Support of FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism.
Join Alice and the Mad Hatter in Wonderland
For Games, Treats, Crafts and Photos

$5 per person

905-420-0388 http://www.footprints4autism.org

*Pumpkinville (Ajax)
11am-5pm
Greenwood Conservation Area
2290 Greenwood Rd.
Ajax, ON

This fall event has been a community favourite for years. Activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin patch and family pumpkin carving contest, inﬂatable rides, Haunted House, face painting, children’s activities, live entertainment, interactive experiences, a haunted trail walk and more. Parking is very limited and not guaranteed. Cars enter and exit along the same route, so those who choose to drive must be prepared to encounter lengthy wait times getting into and out of the park. Guests are encouraged to take the “Pumpkinville Express” – a free shuttle bus service with a direct route to all the thrills, chills and spooky fun. Admission is free with nominal fees for food, beverages and some activities. Please note bank machines are not available on-site.
905 619 2529
http://www.ajax.ca

*Halloween Spooktacular (Milton)
6pm-10pm
Halton County Radial Railway
13629 Guelph Line
Milton, ON

All ages event! Walk through the haunted car barn and travel in the old, creaky streetcars along the mainline and enjoy some hot apple cider & scary snacks. If you’re a Halloween fan this is definitely a spooky experience not to be missed! Costumes encouraged. Reservations not required. Tickets sold at the door.

519-856-9802
http://www.hcry.org

*Spooktacular Halloween at Mountsberg (Halton)
10am-4pm
Mountsberg Conservation Area
2259 Millburough Line
Campbellville, ON

Halloween brings out Mountsberg’s creepy crawly side! Celebrate the season in Spooktacular style; wear your costume and receive a free hot drink (parents and grandparents included)! The main attraction this season is the Haunted Barn! The Mountsberg Play Barn is transformed into a deliciously creepy place to play and explore!

Mountsberg is proud to be a part of Halton Region’s Pumpkin Trail and Spooktacular visitors will enjoy the Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Discovery Hunt and Pumpkin Maze while they are in the park!

Other Spooktacular activities include:
* Face painting
* Pumpkin carving
* Giant farm mural
* Bird of Prey Shows featuring Vultures and Owls - 12pm & 2pm
* Native Ontario Snake Shows – 1pm & 3pm
* 16km of hiking and biking trails!
* And more…

905-854-2276×229
http://www.conservationhalton.ca

Halloween in the Village (Waterloo)
10am-12pm
Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village
200 Maple Grove Rd

Open to the public, the Village will provide Halloween Safety Training to the children who attend. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of games, activities and crafts, all with the Halloween flair. Children will then trick or treat through the 27 miniature buildings that make up the Village. Refreshments will be provided.

All are welcome and admission is just $5 / child. Each child will receive a Halloween bag for trick or treating.

519-650-8545
http://www.waterlooregioncsv.com

*Family Fright Fiesta (Georgina)
5:30pm-9pm
Georgina Pioneer Village
26557 Civic Centre Road

Visit the Village in the dark of night as we bring it to life in the spirit of the Halloween season.
There will be lots of activities for the whole family, including Halloween Puppet shows, face painting, magic shows, *pumpkin carving, *crafts, *treats, ghoulish games and so much more! There’s something for everyone!
Admission is $2 for Adults and $1 for Children and Senior’s (55+)
*While quantities last.

http://www.georginapioneervillage.ca/events.aspx

*The Great Pumpkin Giveaway (Georgina)
11am-2pm
Mount Albert Dental Centre
19169 Centre Street

You’re invited to our 2nd annual pumpkin drive. Join our families for a fun-filled event where you’ll find games, face painting, tractor rides, balloons, food, prizes and more! Come out in your costume and enjoy the day! Find a pumpkin you like and take it home for free!

905-473-2014

*Historic Downtown Apple Festival (Bowmanville)
9am-5pm
Historic Downtown Bowmanville
King Street West

Every great festival is built on great food, great events, and great fun! In Bowmanville, the fun begins with a pancake breakfast early morning, and apple butter and apple cider available all day long.

Enjoy the food while walking around the town and taking in the sights, craft markets, performances by local musicians, and did we mention apple pies and candy apples?

2896884253
URL: http://bowmanville.com

*Fright at the Fort Family Fun-Night (Barrie)
5pm-9pm
Fort Willow Conservation Area
2714 Grenfel Rd.
Barrie, ON

Guests will enjoy a guided night hike, crafts, and child-friendly spooky stories. NVCA’s environmental instructors will open your eyes to the world of bats, owls and other misunderstood creatures of the night. A guest astronomer from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be on hand with professional equipment to allow visitors to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Admission is $5 per person, with children aged 4 and under free. All participants are welcome to enjoy a hot drink. Hot dogs will be available for roasting for $2 each including fixings. Cash only please.
Pre-registration is required. Call NVCA at 705-424-1479 ext.263 to reserve your spot.

The event runs rain or shine. There is no electricity or running water on site, so participants should dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Costumes are optional. If worn, make sure costumes do not make it difficult to walk safely over uneven ground.

Historic Fort Willow is located just 10 minutes west of Barrie at 2714 Grenfel Road in Springwater Township.

705-424-1479
http://www.nvca.on.ca

*Haunted House (Niagara Falls)
2-3pm
Thorold Public Library
14 Ormond Street
Niagara Falls, ON

Make your own haunted house for Halloween! Materials are provided. Fee: $2.00. Fee is due upon registration.
Ages: 8-12. For more information and/or to register, please visit the Library.

9052272581

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**SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014**

*Princess & Pirate Party (Newmarket)
1pm-4pm
Magna Centre
800 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON

This is a can’t miss event for kids!

Come dressed as a princess or a pirate and participate in an indoor parade, games, activities, and see our special guests.

www.newmarket.ca/princesspirateparty

*9th Monthly Spaghetti Dinner (Newmarket)
5pm-7pm
Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall
200 Doug Duncan Drive

Come one, come all to another great night of food, friends and fun. A great meal at a great price (a $1 suggested donation) that can’t be beat. Enjoy a scrumptious meal, laugh with new friends and old.

9052358236

*Family Halloween Train Rides (Stouffville)
(Check online for times)
York-Durham Heritage Railway
Uxbridge Station & Stouffville Station
ON

Each year, the Greater Toronto Area’s only tourist railway runs its very popular family Halloween Trains. On board the decorated trains are ghosts, ghouls, and other entertainment for young and old alike. Trains operate from the Uxbridge and Stouffville stations and have lots of Halloween activities.

All children (aged up to 12 years) dressed in their best and scariest Halloween costumes will travel free (Max 2 children per adult). Fares for adults, seniors and teenagers are the same as on our regular trains. All children will receive a loot bag upon departing the train.

Snack service is available on-board the trains.
Kids 12 and Under are Free (2 per Adult)

905-852-3696
http://www.ydhr.ca/trips-halloween.php

*Balmy Beach Community School Fall Fair (Toronto)
11am-3pm
Balmy Beach Community School
14 Pine Avenue
Toronto, ON

Bouncy Castles, Cotton Candy, Face Painting, Raffle Baskets, Haunted House, Talent Show, Cakewalk Game and Much More… Fun For The Entire Family Of All Ages! See You At The Fair!!

416-393-1565

*Howling Hootenanny at Black Creek (Toronto)
11pm-4:30pm
Black Creek Pioneer Village
1000 Murray Ross Parkway
Toronto, ON

Enjoy a Howling good time at Black Creek this Halloween.

416-736-1733
http://www.blackcreek.ca

*Gamercamp Pop-Up Arcade (Toronto)
11am-7:30pm
Hotel Ocho
195 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON

Gamercamp is a family-friendly event that is great for people of all ages.

$10 Admission

http://www.gamercamp.ca

*DX Family Day (Toronto) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Design Exchange
234 Bay Street
Toronto, ON

Cost Information: Admission is free for up to 2 adults accompanying children under 12

Design Exchange, Canada’s Design Museum, invites all families to DX Family Sunday from 12-4PM on October 19, November 16 and December 7. Held once a month during the run of the exhibition Politics of Fashion | Fashion of Politics, Family Sunday invites children, parents and caregivers to explore and engage with the exhibit. Each program features drop-in, hands-on design activities for all ages led by DX educators. Plus, make it a memorable experience with our photo booth!

416-393-1565
http://www.dx.org

*Nestlé Canada Craveyard Halloween Party (Toronto)
1pm-4pm
Nestlé Canada Chocolate Factory
72 Sterling Road
Toronto, ON

Please join us at the Nestlé Canada Craveyard Halloween Party! This family-focused event features a live musical performance by Dan the Music Man, a haunted house, fun maze and fun house, pumpkin decorating, face painting and stick-on tattoo station, kids costume parade and of course, plenty of Halloween treats.

416-218-2688

*5th Annual Tails in Town Event and Monsters Walk-A-Thon (Burlington) (FREE)
11am-3pm
Palermo Leash Free Park
2345 Dundas Street West
Burlington, ON

Join The Dog Rescuers Inc. for their 5th Annual Tails in Town event! This year we have also added the super awesome Monsters and Mutts Walk-A-Thon to help raise money for our awesome dogs! This event is FREE and is family friendly and dog friendly. Come on out to Palermo Leash Free Park (Dundas St. Just east of Bronte Rd) and have a BBQ with the Oakville Fire Fighters, fun in the leash free zone, and don’t forget to buy your Pumpkin for Hallowe’en!!!
This event also features: Ask the Vet, Canine Obedience demonstrations, $5 doggie NAIL TRIMS, Auction/ Raffle, Canine CPR, Ask the Trainer, Costume Contest, AWESOME swag bags and much much more!!!! Don’t forget to email us to get a pledge form for the walk-a-thon!
Get your friends/ family/ coworkers to sponsor you to do a 2.5km or a 5km walk!
This event is TONS of fun and helps raise much needed funds for the awesome dogs in our program.

416-567-6249
647-469-7166

*Splashing Pumpkins Fall Festival (Hamilton)
2pm-4pm
Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club
45 Ellis Avenue
Hamilton, ON

Come down to the Boys & Girls Club on Ellis Avenue to snag your pumpkin out of our swimming pool this year. Enjoy Halloween crafts, face painting, make your own candy apples and more…
All in support of the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton.

905-549-2814 ext. 237
http://www.kboysandgirlsclub.com

*Doggie Howl-oween Parade (Waterloo)
10pm-11am
Uptown Waterloo Town Square
75 King St South

Join us for our annual fun filled dog walk to celebrate the spooky season! Prizes will be won for best costume. Sponsored by The Dog Haus and Howlistic Hounds Bakery! You don’t want to miss this! Meet in Uptown at Waterloo Town Square.

519-569-7344
http://www.doghaus.ca

9 Oct.2014

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OCTOBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (October 10 - October 13)

I would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving and Sukkot to those who celebrate these holidays. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend with your kids. I hope the weather is good.

**FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014**

*K’Nex Club (Toronto)
3:30pm-5pm
Northern Elms Library
123B Rexdale Boulevard, Unit 5, Toronto, ON

K’Nex and Lego building projects for school-age children and teens.

www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

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**SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014**

*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)
11:00 am
Various Locations

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

Nanny McPhee Returns
Directed by: Susanna White
Cast: Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ralph Fiennes
Plot: Nanny McPhee arrives to help a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war, though she uses her magic to teach the woman’s children and their two spoiled cousins five new lessons.

Admission: $2.50

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

*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations

http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html

*Fall Fair (Woodbridge)
10am-6pm
Woodbridge Fairgrounds
100 Porter Avenue

Come out on Thanksgiving Weekend for an old fashioned day of family fun! Come see Giant Pumpkins, Cow milking, music, rides and games! Horse shows, monster truck rides, and motorcycle thrill shows all weekend as well.

905-265-1782
http://www.woodbridgefair.com

*Farmers Market (Aurora)
8am-1pm
49 Wells Street Aurora
(In the Town Park and on Wells St. between Mosley St. and Metcalfe St.)
Aurora, ON

Customer Appreciation Day
During each special event day, we will offer free crafts for children, entertainment, and a Market bag raffle!

http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com/events/

*Be A Hero: Anti-Bullying Event (Nobleton/King City)
10am-12pm
The Children’s Path Child Care Centre
6045 King Road
Nobleton, ON

Join us at The Children’s Path Child Care Centre as we come together during Anti-Bullying Awareness month for a fun filled morning as we stand up, stand strong and stand together against bullying! Some of our highlights include; face painting, balloon entertainer, arts & crafts, anti-bullying pledge and a superhero appearance.

http://www.thechildrenspath.com

*Guided Nature Walks (Toronto)
9:30am-11:30am
Rouge Park
Meadowvale Rd. & Sheppard Av. E.
Toronto, ON

Cost Information: contributions welcome

Join us in Rouge Park for a wilderness walk close to home with one of our fun and friendly volunteer leaders. We have something for everyone, whether you are looking for wildlife, trees and plants, want a family or senior friendly walk or a fitness hike. We walk year round, rain, shine or snow.
Must RSVP.

905 713 3184
www.rougepark.com/hike

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

JR Diggers Club

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

*Imagination Park (Mississauga) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive

Bring your fantasy worlds with giant blocks to create the castles, creatures and cars of your dreams! Family gaming gets BIG with our giant board games and video games.

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home/homecalendar/?paf_gear_id=4600018&itemId=4000378q

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

The Market includes a Sprouts Club that offers FREE weekly activities like face painting, colouring sheets, crafts, games and other programming for children age 12 years and under.

http://www.caledon.ca/en/business/farmers-market-caledon.asp

*FALL into Nature (Milton)
10am-4pm
All Conservation Halton Parks
3115 Conservation Road
Milton, ON

Enjoy the colours of autumn and spectacular landscapes of Conservation Halton Parks. A variety of unique outdoor experiences including; chairlift rides and wagon rides, live music and First Nations dancers, reptile and bird of prey shows, kids’ activities, BBQ’s and more.

9053361158
http://fallintonature.ca

*33rd Annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast (Waterloo) (FREE)
7:30am-11am
Waterloo Public Square
75 King Street Street

Tasty Aunt Jemima Pancakes and Pillers Sausages cooked up by the students of the Conestoga College Culinary Program.

Great food, great entertainment and a chance to have breakfast served to you by the Rogers Kitchener Radio Group personalities of CHYM 96.7, 570 News and Country 106.7.
FREE EVENT, non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region encouraged.
While supplies last.

www.chymfm.com

*Oktoberfest! (Waterloo)
11am-8pm
The Kitchener Aud | Karlsberghaus
400 East Avenue

Join us on Thanksgiving Monday, right after the famous KW parade, for HAUS FOR HUMANITY: A Family Fun Day!

Obstacle courses, face painting, balloons, outrageous Oktoberfest characters, crafts, live music, dancers and more! All to keep the kiddies happy and the family together on this day of thanks.

$10 for THE WHOLE FAMILY!

http://www.hfhwr.ca

*Community Pig Roast (Kitchener)
10am-12pm
Kitchener Farmer’s Market
300 King Street East

We will be having seasonal music and dancers, kids activities and cooking, along with a community pig roast done by our Kitchener Market vendor Finest sausage and Meat.

Drop by for freshly BBQed pork on a bun!

519-741-2287

*Boo at the Zoo (Niagara Falls)
10am-4pm
Safari Niagara
2821 Stevensville Road

TRICK or TREAT your way around the zoo brought to you by local businesses! This is a safe and unique Halloween party you do not want to miss!

Children (0-12) dressed in a costume get FREE park admission and FREE Trick-or-Treating!
A donation of a non-perishable
Adults pay the special rate of only $15.00 + tax!
Costume Contests!
Animal Presentation!
Halloween Tram Ride!

905 382 9669 ext 240
http://www.safariniagara.com/activity.php?ActivityID=17#sthash.RBI2uxnJ.dpuf

*Apple Harvest Festival (Collingwood)
9am-6pm
Blue Mountain Village

Theres no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend and Fall Colours. Free families activities, live Music, Apple Pie Trail, Stilt walkers, hiking, biking & fall driving tours.

http://www.appleharvestfestival.ca

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**SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014**

*Fall Fair (Woodbridge)
10am-6pm
Woodbridge Fairgrounds
100 Porter Avenue

905-265-1782
http://www.woodbridgefair.com

*Grand Family Sukkot Party (Maple)
5:30pm
Chabad Romano Synagogue
10500 Bathurst Street
Maple, ON

Jewish Holiday Celebration
Doo Doo The Clown, Arts & Crafts, Fire works, Chocolate pretzel dipping
$15 per family of 4, additional person is $5

RSVP at:
905-303-1880 or [email protected]

www.chabadrc.org

*Sunday Morning Bird Walks (Toronto)
8am-11am
Tommy Thompson Park
1 Leslie Street
(Leslie Street and Lake Shore)
Toronto, ON

All hikes leaves from the park entrance at 8:00 am.

Take a guided bird hike at Tommy Thompson Park every Sunday morning during fall migration. Search for birds along the nature trails and visit the Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station. Meet the guide at the park entrance promptly at 8 am. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable, waterproof footwear. Bring plenty of water and snacks, and a pair of binoculars!

416-661-6600 ext. 5770
http://www.tommythompsonpark.ca

*Diwali Festival of Lights (Mississauga)
11am-9pm
Great Punjab Plaza
2980 Drew Road
Mississauga, ON

Celebrate the first and largest outdoor Diwali Festival! This all day event is FREE to attend! Activities include concerts, kids zone, jugglers, clowns, entertainment, food, fun and more! Come watch amazing fireworks to end off the night with a BANG!

http://www.DiwaliFestivalOfLights.com

*Imagination Park (Mississauga) (FREE)
12pm-4pm
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive

Bring your fantasy worlds with giant blocks to create the castles, creatures and cars of your dreams! Family gaming gets BIG with our giant board games and video games.

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home/homecalendar/?paf_gear_id=4600018&itemId=4000378q

*Creation Station Sundays (Bolton)
1pm-3pm
Albion Bolton Library
150 Queen Street South

This drop in program will present families will unique challenge. Build the tallest Lego structure, create the most unique playing card house; discover how moats helped protect castles during Medieval Times by making a model out of building blocks and more!
Participants are invited to consult a book or two for inspiration during the building process, and of course, to bring them home to create some more!

http://www.boltonpubliclibrary.org

*FALL into Nature (Milton)
10am-4pm
All Conservation Halton Parks
3115 Conservation Road
Milton, ON

9053361158
http://fallintonature.ca

*Apple Harvest Festival (Collingwood)
9am-5pm
Blue Mountain Village

Theres no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend and Fall Colours. Free families activities, live Music, Apple Pie Trail, Stilt walkers, hiking, biking & fall driving tours.

http://www.appleharvestfestival.ca

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**MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014**

*Fall Fair (Woodbridge)
10am-5pm
Woodbridge Fairgrounds
100 Porter Avenue

905-265-1782
http://www.woodbridgefair.com

*HarbourKIDS: Fall 4 U (Toronto)
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON

This Thanksgiving weekend, carry the joy of the warmer months into the festive season with Fall 4 U, a celebration that is for and about YOU.

What are you really good at? From singing to making to playing, come share your talents and discover new ones with HarbourKIDS.

416-973-4000
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/harbourkids/

*FALL into Nature (Milton)
10am-4pm
All Conservation Halton Parks
3115 Conservation Road
Milton, ON

9053361158
http://fallintonature.ca

*Fall Harvest (Waterloo)
9:30am-4pm
Waterloo Region Museum/Doon Heritage
10 Huron Road

After the Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade, visit Waterloo Region Museum for our Thanksgiving Day Fall Harvest special event that celebrates autumn in the picturesque 60 acre Doon Heritage Village.
Bring your family for an afternoon of fun activities and enjoy the magnificent colours of autumn at one of the prettiest places in the Region. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, live music and seasonal family fun activities! Also visit the Waterloo Region Museum galleries and explore 12,000 years of Waterloo Region’s past & present. Admission includes museum & village.

Admission: Adults - $10.00, Students / Seniors - $8.00, Children (5-12) - $5.00, Children four and under are free.

www.waterlooregionmuseum.com 519-748-1914.

*Apple Harvest Festival (Collingwood)
9am-6pm
Blue Mountain Village

Theres no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend and Fall Colours. Free families activities, live Music, Apple Pie Trail, Stilt walkers, hiking, biking & fall driving tours.

http://www.appleharvestfestival.ca

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OCTOBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (October 3 - October 5)

October has arrived! Only 4 more weeks until my house is full of candy and I’m tortured with the sight of crunchies and smarties. My kids on the other hand, are getting really excited for all of their favourite Halloween themed cartoons and dressing up in costumes.
In the upcoming weeks, there will be some Halloween events popping up, so stay tuned and have a great weekend.

**FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014**

*Fair (Markham)
9am-10pm
Markham Fairgrounds
10801 McCowan Drive

Come join us at the 170th Markham Fair. There will be entertainment for all ages. Great food, fabulous rides, Old MacDonald’s Barn, Monster Truck Shows, and nightly Fireworks. Fun for everyone!

http://www.markhamfair.ca

*MakerSpace Drop-In (Toronto)
3:30pm-5pm
Humberwood Library
850 Humberwood Boulevard, Toronto, ON

K’Nex building and science projects for school age children and teens.

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Nr=p_cat_branch_name:Humberwood

*Carnival at The Boardwalk (Kitchener)
4pm-10pm
The Boardwalk
Ira Needles Blvd
Kitchener, ON

Fundraising Carnival in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. The carnival at The Boardwalk will have a wide range of amusements that will delight the whole family. Wander on the Westside of K-W to The Boardwalk at Ira Needles Blvd for shopping and family fun.

http://the-boardwalk.ca

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**SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014**

*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA)
11am
Cineplex Select Locations

Evan Almighty
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
Cast: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham
Plot: Junior congressman Evan Baxter finds his life going from overnight success to almighty mess when God requests that he build an ark.

Admission (taxes included): $2.50

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

*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario)
10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations

http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html

*Build An EMS Truck (All over Ontario)
10am
Home Depot Locations

Build an EMS Truck
Workshop Duration: 2 Hours
A great free activity for children ages 4-12
Kids will learn how to build an EMS truck using a hammer and glue

http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/build-an-EMS-truck

*Pumpkin Pie Trail (Woodbridge)
9am-1pm
Woodbridge Village Farmers Market
Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena
5020 Hwy 7 at Islington Ave.

Our market and many farms in York Region are participating in the Pumpkin Pie Trail. Consider doing this as something special this weekend.

http://woodbridgevillagefarmersmarket.com

*Fire Prevention Week Open House (Richmond Hill)
8am-3pm
Fire Station 8-1
191 Major Mackenzie Drive
Richmond Hill, ON

The Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House provides the community with a day full of fun.

The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week will continue through the Fire Safety House, as well, where children will learn about the important job a smoke alarm does in providing you early warning in a fire. They’ll also learn about the importance of having a home escape plan through a mock evaluation complete with simulated smoke and ladders to climb out of the Fire Safety House.

There will also be live entertainment featuring local talent and a pancake breakfast and barbecue to enjoy, too (while quantities last)!

905-780-2907
http://RichmondHill.ca/Fire

*Farmers’ Market (Aurora)
Pumpkin Fest
8am-1pm
Wells St. & Town Park
49 Wells St.

The Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair runs EVERY Saturday, but today we are celebrating the PUMPKINS!
Have YOU tried ‘pumpkin bowling’? Now is your chance! Also, some Vendors will carve pumpkins and our customers are invited to judge them.
Free entertainment and children’s crafts will be provided, plus a free market bag raffle.

http://www.theaurorafarmersmarket.com

*Central York Fire Services Annual Open House (Newmarket)
10am-3pm
984 Gorham Street
Newmarket , ON

Join your local firefighters at CYFS Annual Open House. Ride the Tim Horton’s Express train, participate in games and activities. Donations will be directed to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation.

*Mom2Mom Sale (Newmarket)
10am-1pm
Newmarket Community Centre
200 Doug Duncan Road

Join us for our 8th Annual Fall Mom2Mom Sale. Colouring Contest, FREE Bouncy Castle, gently used items for sale and local businesses.

http://www.momsale.ca

*2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway (Stouffville)
10am-2pm
19 Civic Avenue/Main Street
Stouffville, ON

Birkett-Hassard Insurance is once again giving away free Pumpkins. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY. Decorate your own pumpkin, enter our colouring contest for a chance to win one of 5 prizes in our random draw.
All donations received will go directly to putting smiles on the faces of children dealing with a life threatening illness.

905-640-2000

*Fair (Markham)
9am-10pm
Markham Fairgrounds
10801 McCowan Drive

Come join us at the 170th Markham Fair. There will be entertainment for all ages.
Great food, fabulous rides, Old MacDonald’s Barn, Monster Truck Shows, and nightly Fireworks.

905-642-3247
http://www.markhamfair.ca

*Lollipop’s Grand Opening Celebration! (Toronto) (FREE)
3:00pm-8:00 pm
Lollipop Art Lounge Toronto
25 Scarsdale Rd. Unit 3
Toronto , ON

We’ll have surprise visitors, Mini Art and sewing projects, refreshments, giveaways and FUN!

Open House Schedule of events
Ongoing from 3:00pm-8:00pm – refreshments, mini art and sewing crafts, Lollipop Photo Booth

3:00-5:00pm – Face painting and Balloon Animals
4:30pm–5:30pm – Visit from a beautiful Disney Princess
6pm – 7pm – Visit from a Crime-fighting Superhero

905-849-1711
http://www.lollipopartlounge.com

*MAP Family Saturdays (Toronto)
ROM visits Northern Elms Library
2pm-3pm
Northern Elms Library
123B Rexdale Boulevard, Unit 5, Toronto, ON

Learn about the dinosaurs at the Royal Ontario Museum. Make a dinosaur craft to take home.

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Nr=p_cat_branch_name:Northern%20Elms

*Harvest Festival (Newcastle/Durham Region)
8am-4pm
Newcastle Community Hall
20 King Avenue West

Farm fresh produce, games and activities, Classic Car Show, Antique Tractor Show, pancake breakfast, kids crafts, arts and crafts, also vendor booths, Food Truck Alley, animal show, petting zoo, live entertainment, hamburger eating contest, Win a Free BBQ Draw, Clarington In a Jar Contest, Best Dressed Scarecrow Contest, Lions Walk for Dog Guides, pumpkin giveaway, Octoberfest in the Town Hall; fun for the whole family!

www.facebook.com/NewcastleHarvestfestival

*Civic Operations Official Opening (Milton) (FREE)
10am-12pm
Civic Operations Centre
5670 Regional Road 25
Milton, ON

Enjoy free refreshments and family-oriented activities, including tours and the “Touch a Truck” activity.

905-878-7252 ext. 2537
http://www.milton.ca

*Halton Forest Festival (Milton)
10am-3:30pm
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
7200 Appleby Line
Milton, ON

Vendor Displays & Booths, Children’s Tree Climb, Birds of Prey Presentations, Bird Nest Box Building, Archery, Lumberjack Shows, Guided Hikes

http://www.haltonforestfestival.ca/publicday/

*The Twenty-Second Annual Gandhi Peace Festival (Hamilton) (Free Admission)
10am-4pm
Hamilton City Hall,
71 Main St. W.

A day of festivities with music, dance, a peace walk, keynote speaker, community awards, free Indian vegetarian food, and activities for children. The venue is wheel-chair accessible.

http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/Gandhi

*Family Day (Kitchener) (FREE)
10am-4pm
Steckle Heritage Farm
811 Bleams Road
Kitchener, ON

Play in the new straw jump, cuddle the animals, go for a tractor ride, and find out why autumn is the best time of the year at the farm!
Enjoy dances and mini lessons from the Strathyre Highland and Intensely Irish dance troupes, and dance along to the awesome talents of childrens entertainer Tom Miceli.
Get a glitter tattoo from Scholars Choice, and get a cool weaving demo!
Maple Lodge Farms and Davids Tea will be handing out delicious samples, and farm fresh snacks and produce will be available to purchase!

5197484690
www.stecklehomestead.ca

*Carnival at The Boardwalk (Kitchener)
11am-10pm
The Boardwalk
Ira Needles Blvd

http://the-boardwalk.ca

*12th Annual PumpkinFest (Niagara Falls)
10am-2pm
Stamford Presbyterian Church - Hall
3121 St Paul Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON

Rain or Shine! Something for Everyone!
Supervised childrens’ activities; Giant pumpkin guess; Pumpkin pie contest ( open to all); Firefighters & Truck display; Re-gifted table; Crafts; Outdoor BBQ; Indoor tea room; Silent auction amazing items, gifts and services. Good deals!
Come out and enjoy great family fun!

905-358-5077

*Queenston Harvest Festival, 5th Annual (Niagara Falls) (Free Admission)
11am-3pm
Centennial Park
Oakdale Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON

In case of rain: Westminster United Church, 180 Queenston Street

Live music, crafts, pig roast, vendors.

905-984-5310
http://www.Facebook.com/queenstonharvestfestival

*Autumn Harvest (Barrie)
8am-12pm
Memorial Square
65 Dunlop Street East
Barrie, ON

Enjoy free face painting, family fun & games, horse-drawn wagon rides, an ‘Autumn themed‘ Cake & free apple cider.

705-734-1414
http://www.downtownbarrie.ca

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**SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014**

*Fire Prevention Week (Woodbridge)
10am-3pm
Vellore Village Community Centre
1 Villa Royal Avenue
Woodbridge, ON

Events include inflatables for the kids, information on the importance of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Kids can operate a fire hose and adults can learn how to use a fire extinguisher. Vaughan Fire and Rescue fire trucks will be there so the kids can explore the inside of a fire truck and recieve a free fire helmet. Maple Lions will be providing refreshments & BBQ with all proceeds going to the Vaughan Food Bank. Come out and have fun and learn how to keep your family protected.

905 832-8531 Ext. 6346
https://www.vaughan.ca/services/residential/fire_and_rescue/fire_prevention/Pages/default.aspx

*Fair (Markham)
9am-10pm
Markham Fairgrounds
10801 McCowan Drive

Come join us at the 170th Markham Fair. There will be entertainment for all ages.
Great food, fabulous rides, Old MacDonald’s Barn, Monster Truck Shows, and nightly Fireworks.

905-642-3247
http://www.markhamfair.ca

*High Park Harvest Festival (Toronto) (Free Admission)
12pm-4:30pm
Colborne Lodge Drive, just north of The Queensway
Toronto, ON

Enjoy the harvest in High Park with crafts, music, horse and wagon rides, warm apple cider, roasted potatoes and more. Purchase honey from local beekeeper.
Activities take place at the south end of High Park at Colborne Lodge and the Children’s Garden.

416-392-6916

*Fall Fest (Caledon)
10:30am-2pm
Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness
14111 Hwy 50

Activities for the entire family!
Public skating, public swims, Pan Am Activities, Crafts and more

(905) 857-3313

*Halton Forest Festival (Milton)
10am-3:30pm
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
7200 Appleby Line
Milton, ON

Vendor Displays & Booths, Children’s Tree Climb, Birds of Prey Presentations, Bird Nest Box Building, Archery, Lumberjack Shows, Guided Hikes.

http://www.haltonforestfestival.ca/publicday/

*Carnival at The Boardwalk (Kitchener)
11am-10pm
The Boardwalk
Ira Needles Blvd
Kitchener, ON

Fundraising Carnival in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. The carnival at The Boardwalk will have a wide range of amusements that will delight the whole family.

5195714977
http://the-boardwalk.ca

*Cindy and Craig’s 8th Annual Family Fun Day (Hampton/ Clarington)
11am-3pm
Pingle’s Farm Market
1805 Taunton Rd. East
Hampton, ON

Cindy and Craig’s 8th Annual Community Family Fun Day at Pingle’s Farm Market is a fun way to kick start the fall season! Includes a free jumbo hot dog and drink, free admission to the fun farm areas, pumpkin cannon show, wagon ride, pumpkin painting and so much more.

905-436-9601
http://www.cindyandcraig.ca

*Party Express Vendor Bash (Georgina)
12pm-6pm
Rock N Bowl Party Zone
23721 Highway 48
Georgina, ON

Rock N Bowl Party Zone is hosting their 1st Annual vendor show for all celebration and party needs, there will bouncy castle, live entertainment, face painting by Tickles, Wiggle, Giggles, balloons by Make it Epic and Balloons and more by Ryan, cakes by Pacia’s Cake and Cookies, make up artist, caterers, and photo ops with Santa etc. Donations to the Georgina Food Bank welcomed.

905-722-6666