5 OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS THIS WEEKEND

Sat 27 – Sun 28 July

  1. OssFest
Beginning with a health and wellness feature in the morning, this festival features 25+ extended patios. For kids 5+ years, visit @forgetmenotcoffee.to to play a Korean Gonggi game & win prizes (12pm – 5pm). The Welcome Market will be located at 178r Ossington Ave. 

Sat
1pm – 11pm Live music performances
1.30pm – midnight Block Party at Bobbie Sue’s
Live DJs
Food pop ups (including mac ‘n’ cheese!)
Artists showcase
Projector installation
Sat & Sun
11am – 6pm The Welcome Market
40+ vendors

Location: Ossington Strip, between Dundas St W and Queen St W
Date: Sat 27 Jul
Time: 11am – midnight
Price: Free
Age: All

2. Lite-Brite Worlds of Wander

This is Illuminarium’s most gamified experience to date. A cinematic journey that combines the nostalgia of the Lite-Brite light box toy with immersive technology. Explore 3 cinematic worlds: Ocean World, Dino World & Future World. Sensors track guests, allowing them to interact with floors & walls.

After the show, guests can play the original Lite-Brite game in personal or large formats (with 12 game stations), craft their own art with Lite-Brites, or find inspiration in the Lite-Brite gallery showcasing artworks by Toronto artists. They can also buy a Lite-Brite photo souvenir.

Location: 28 Gristmill Lane
Date: Wed 24 Jul – Sun 1 Sep
Time: Sat (11am -10pm), Sun (11am – 8pm)  
Price: Adults starting at $28.88, Youth/seniors starting at $25.50
Age: All
Duration: 60min

3. Asado in Toronto

Chefs from Toronto and Argentina will prepare traditional Argentinian dishes at stations along Market Street, with live music, drinks and dancing. Dance performances will take place 12pm onwards (both days). Some food might be sold out on Sunday, so better to visit on Saturday, and you might as well check out St Lawrence’s Saturday Farmer’s Market (5am – 3pm). Vegetarian options are available.

Location: St. Lawrence Market (Market Street)
Date: Fri Jul 26 – Sun Jul 28
Time: Sat 9am – 7pm, Sun 10am – 3pm 
Price: Free
Age: All

4. Beaches International Jazz Festival – Last weekend

Groovin’ in the Park

Featuring soul, funk, world & house music. Don’t miss Saturday’s kids’ dance party from 2pm – 4pm. The festival will include food, a beer garden and shaded seating.

Location: Woodbine Park 
Date: Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul 
Time: Sat 2pm – 11pm, Sun 12.30pm – 6.30pm    
Price: Free (registration recommended)
Age: All

5. Summer Live Music Fest

Live jazz, world music, pop & a cappella performances by emerging bands. Enjoy a lakeside dinner with your kids, taking in the city view. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs or umbrella. Don’t miss Sunday’s 5pm a cappella performance by FreePlay. This festival will include food & drink, an activity zone (with face painting) and a beer bar.

Location: 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Date: Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul 
Time: 5pm – 10pm   
Price: Free (registration recommended)
Age: All

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