5 of the best things to do with kids this long weekend

The Civic Holiday edition – Sat 3 – Mon 5 Aug

  1. Gazillion Bubble Show
The Gazillion Bubble Show is the longest running family show off-Broadway. It combines bubble artistry, soapy science, and interactive musical fun. It also incorporates floor-to-ceiling bubbles. The relaxed performance is on Sun 4 Aug at 10am.

Location: CAA Theatre (651 Yonge St) 
Date: Thu 1 Aug – Sun 1 Sep
Time: Sat (11am, 3pm, 7pm), Sun (1pm, 5pm). Weekdays mentioned in website. 
Price: $39+
Age: Recommended for 3+

Runtime: 65 min (no intermission)

2. 407 ETR Family Weekend

This event is part of the annual professional tennis tournament – National Bank Open. Get a glimpse of your favourite tennis players and enjoy an array of tennis-related activities. Activities include:

  • Mini train ride
  • Meet & greet cartoon characters (PAW Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles among others)
  • Kids air guitar contest
  • Inflatable games
  • Arts & crafts
  • Drawing Wall activity
  • Airbrush tattoo artist
  • Face painting
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Balloon modelling showcase
  • Caricature artist

The event will also include mini court tennis and sweet treats (sno-cone shaved ice & cotton candy). Combine your visit with paid tickets to watch the qualifying games.

Location: Sobeys Stadium, York University
Date: Sun 4 Aug – Mon 5 Aug
Time: 10am 
Price: Free (pre-register online)
Age: All 

3. Island Soul

A festival celebrating Caribbean culture through music, film, food, comedy, multidisciplinary arts and cultural activities.

Sat
12pm – 6pm Carnival mask-making workshop
📍HarbourKIDS Tent

2pm – 2.45pm & Storytime, colouring & head-band making
3.30pm – 4.15pm
📍North Orchard

2pm – 3pm Drumming workshop*
📍The Lookout

Sun & Mon
12pm – 6pm Carnival headpiece creation
📍HarbourKIDS Tent

2pm – 3pm Drumming workshop*
📍The Lookout

Sun only
5pm – 6.30pm Storytime & music (dance)
📍North Orchard

*The drumming workshops are free with email registration. 

Location: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West)
Date: Sun & Sun (12pm – 11pm), Mon (12pm – 7pm)
Time: 10am 
Price: Free
Age: All 

4. Caribana Parade

Caribana Parade is part of North America’s biggest Caribbean Carnival. It will feature costumed masqueraders and steelpan performers. Masqueraders wind their way from the assembly area at Exhibition Place along Lake Shore Boulevard. Although most of the parade which is is held on Lakeshore Boulevard is free, admission applies to Exhibition Place where patrons have the opportunity to enjoy the parade of the Mas Bands and the nightlife tickets.

Location: Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard (15 Saskatchewan Road)
Date: Sat 3 Aug
Time: 8am – 8pm  
Price: Free
Age: All

5. Junie B. Jones: the Musical

An American elementary school student sings and dances her away through the first grade. It’s a piece of theatre for young audiences that highlights the themes of friendship, acceptance & humility. Seating is upon arrival. Any person entering the performance space, regardless of age, must hold a valid ticket to be seated.

Don’t forget to enjoy Wychwood Barns Park’s playground after the show.

Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)
Date: Sat 3 Aug – Sun 8 Sep
Time: Saturdays & Sundays 1pm & 3:30pm 
Price: $30.99+
Age: 3+ years 

Runtime: 60 mins

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