Sat 21 – Sun 22 Sep
Part of the Toronto International Festival of Authors
TIFA Kids brings together authors, illustrators, actors and storytellers to create events that explore what it is to be young in the world today. Next weekend’s activities are included in their website. Next weekend’s activities are included in their website.
Sat & Sun
12 – 6pm:
- Design & collage a book cover
- Storytimes
- Author visits
12.30 – 1.15pm:
Live readings by authors (age 3+)
3.30pm – 4.15pm:
Design & collage your dream home (age 3+)
Sun (only)
11am – 6pm: Hands-on science activities with Ontario Science Centre
Location: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West)
Date: Thu 19 – Sun 29 Sep
Time: Sat 21st (12 – 4.15pm), Sun 22nd (11am – 4.15pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
2. Dominoes
An act of city-building through public art
For the first time in North America, experience the building of 8,000 human-sized dominoes as well as their fall. The giant dominoes will span 2.5 km of downtown neighbourhoods, winding through streets, parks, and buildings, occasionally disappearing and then resurfacing.
Points of interest include:
- Niagara & Wellington
- Stackt Market
- Canoe Landing Park
- Bentway Staging Grounds
- Lake Ontario
Location: Radius around The Bentway neighbourhood
Date: Sun 22 Sep
Time: 1 – 5pm
Price: Free
Age: All
3. Curious George and the Golden Meatball
A monkey and his friend sing & dance in a musical
Based on the award-winning PBS TV show. Seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Any person entering the performance space, regardless of age, must hold a valid ticket.
Enjoy Wychwood Barns Park’s playground after the show.
Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Avenue)
Date: Saturdays & Sundays (Sat 21 Sep – Sun 10 Nov)
Time: 10am & 12.30pm
Price: Free
Age: 4+
Runtime: 60min (no intermission)
Artists, live music & street food
Kids’ Zone
Sat & Sun
All day: Painting & creation (mixed media art)
All day: Theatre for young audiences
All day: Face painting
1pm: Drag Queen storytime
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen West)
Date: Sat 21 – Sun 22 Sep
Time: 11am – 6pm
Price: Free
Age: All
5. The Princess of Wales Theatre’s
First ever open house – The Lion King
A first look at the puppets & masks from Disney’s The Lion King.
- Self-guided tour
- Activity stations:
- Movement & music workshops
RSVP required. Admission is on a first come, first served basis (even if you have RSVP’d).
Location: Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King Street West)
Date: Sat 21 Sep
Time: 2 – 5pm (final entry at 4.30pm)
Price: Free (RSVP is required)
Age: All
Don’t forget to check event accounts/websites for any changes.
