Sat 6 – Sun 7 July
Here are 5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend:
Chloe And Meraki – Puppet show – 40min – ages 6+
Sat 2.45pm, Sun 4.30pm
Doctor Dolittle – Puppet show – 45min – ages 3-12
Sat 4.15pm, Sun 11am
Madame Winifred’s Circus of Wonders – Circus performance – 55min – ages 4+
Sat 12.45pm, Sun 12.45pm (relaxed performance)
Snacey! – Puppet show – 55min – ages 5+
Sat 11am (relaxed performance), Sun 2.45pm
Prices range between $6 – $18
The KidsFest Club is a free play area in the front lawn of St Volodymyr Institute. It’s for kids ages 12 & under. The full daily schedule is available on the festival’s website. Here’s what’s happening this weekend:
Saturday
1pm Storytime
Sunday
10am – 12pm Sparkle juice & cookie decor
1pm Storytime
Don’t miss the Fringe Patio (in The Tranzac), featuring free entertainment, a bar & food service (4pm til late), and an artisan market (4pm – 10pm).
Location: St. Volodymyr Institute
When: Wed 3 – Sun 14 July
Time: Varies
Price: The KidsFest Club and Fringe Patio are free. Live theatre is ticketed (see above)
Age: 4 – 12
2. Painting together: Watercolour in the park
Location: Art Gallery of Ontario
When: Saturdays July 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Price: $55 (members), $70 (public)
Age: 6 – 10
If you have younger kids and are feeling some FOMO, AGO’s Art Cart in the Walker Court is open on weekends 11.30am – 2.30pm where you can draw, sculpt, and explore art through the senses.
3. TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival
The Children’s Zone is taking place throughout the weekend by Rushton Rd & St Claire Ave W from 12pm – 8pm. Activities include:
- Pinata workshop
- Inflatable castles
- Carnival games
- Educational games zone
- Art gallery
- Dancing dinosaurs
Don’t miss a salsa lesson & show on Sat 7.15pm – 7.45pm @ El Gaucho Stage (open to all ages)
Also taking place throughout the weekend, Steps Dance Studio will be offering free face painting and showcase kids’ performances at their studio.
The Fiesta Parade will take place both days starting at 12.30pm.
And if you want a family-friendly dance lesson, don’t miss a family friendly salsa lesson and show on Saturday at 7.15pm at El Gaucho Stage.
Location: Between Winona Rd and Christie St
When: Sat (12pm – 10pm), Sun (12pm – 8.30pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
Location: 50 Brant St
Time: Sun – Wed (11am – 10pm), Thu – Sat (11am – midnight)
Price: Free
Age: All
Location: Various
Date: Fri 5 – Sun 21 July
Time: Lunch & dinner
Price: Varies
