The canada day edition
Here are the 5 best things to do with kids this Canada Day long weekend:
A globally touring light festival, including:
- Inflatable castles, featuring characters, balls, tunnels & slides
- Planet-themed light installations
- Coaster & merry-go-round rides
- An obstacle course challenge inviting children & adults to navigate the inflatable castles
- Music by DJ’s and local artists
- Food & drink
- Monday’s free Canada Day festival includes fireworks
Non-slip socks must be worn on the inflatable castles (available for purchase at $2 each).
Location: Downsview Park
When: Wed 26 Jun – Sat 10 Aug (daily excluding Tuesdays, select Mondays)
Time: 3pm – 10/11pm
Price: $24 – $40 (infants 0-2 yrs who will be worn or in a carrier are free)
Age: All
Duration: Recommended for 2-3hrs
2. Outdoor Eats at Evergreen Brick Works
Come early this Saturday and check out the Farmers Market (8am – 1pm) and the Children’s Garden (10am – 3pm). Pre-book a 10min free kids’ photo session in the garden (10am – 2pm).
Location: Evergreen Brick Works
When: Fri 28 June – Mon 2 Sept (Thursdays – Sundays)
Time: Sat 1pm – 8pm, Sun & holidays 11am – 6pm (check website for Thu & Fri opening times)
Price: Free entry
Age: All
Location: Woodbine Park
When: Sat 29 June – Mon 1 July
Time: Sat & Sun 5pm – 9.30pm, Mon 12pm – 9.30pm
Price: Free
Age: All
4. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Location: Wychwood Theatre
When: Sat 29 June – Sun 21 July
Time: 10am, 11am
Price: $22.99 – $24.99
Age: 1 – 5
Duration: 35min
Saturday
Face painting as well as:
11am – 11.45am Magic show
12pm – 12.30pm Storytelling (by Troy Jackson)
1pm – 1.30pm Puppet theatre (by Adam Starchild)
2pm – 3pm Exotic animal encounters
3.15pm – 3.45pm Irish dance performance
4pm – 4.45pm Solo storytelling play (called Fireside Munsch)
Sunday
11am – 11.45am Magic show
12.15pm – 12.45pm Storytime (by Titus Androgynous)
1pm – 1.15pm Dance performance (by Cassius Siriano)
2pm – 3pm Exotic animal encounters
3.30pm – 4pm Drag storytime (by Fay & Fluffy)
Location: 83 Alexander St
When: Sat 29 June – Sun 30 June
Time: 10am – 5pm
Age: 0-12 yrs (adults not allowed with children above this age)
Check out our previous post about other child-friendly activities such as the Art Zone and the Street Fair.
