5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Apr

Photo credit: Turbo Street Funk

  1. BenTastic Fantastic Magic

Magic show

Includes audience interaction

Combines comedy & storytelling

Each child will receive an Official Magician Membership Card at the end of the show with an online link where Ben teaches them magic tricks they can do at home

Doors open 20min before showtime

Ushers organize seating upon arrival

Any person entering the performance space must hold a ticket to be seated

Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)

Date: Sat

Time: 10.30am, 12.30pm & 3.30pm 

Price: $27.99

Age: 4+yrs 

Runtime: 50min

2. Earth Day

Rain or shine

Free minor bike repairs

Art station at the Greenhouse

12.30pm: Song circle

1pm – 4pm: Greenhouse activities

  • Seed ball making
  • Seed sowing activity to create biodegradable pots
  • Sign making station to add to the greenhouse

📍Downsview Park Volunteer Greenhouse

2.30pm – 3.30pm: Storytime

A story about urban ecology & community science

Grab a free copy of the book & an activity to bring home

📍Hummingbird stage

Other activities include:

  • Trishaw (specialized bike) rides
  • Earth Day scavenger hunt (scan QR code at the Downsview Park tent)
  • Toronto Beekeepers sampling & beehive tour
  • Campfire with free roasted marshmallows
  • Market & food vendors

Location: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave)

Date: Sun

Time: 11am – 4pm 

Price: Free

Age: All

3. Confidence boosting leadership & dance class

Free spring trial class

WORK IT Girl offers confidence-boosting leadership & dance programs for young girls

Fun warm-ups

A mindset story

A dance routine

No dance experience required

This trial class kicks off the 10-Week Fall Program (Apr 27 – Jul 6) where girls will learn how to:

  • use positive self-talk
  • stretch outside of their comfort zone
  • honouring their uniqueness
  • managing mistakes

Location: Fayez 1 Dance Academy (388 Carlaw Ave)

Date: Sun

Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm for girls aged 6-8 yrs & 1.30pm – 2.30pm for girls aged 9-11 yrs 

Price: Free

4. Spring Celebration

A cherry blossom viewing experience

11.30am – 12pm: Ontario wildlife demo*

11.30am – 4.30pm:

  • Bubble fun zone*
  • Roaming juggler & balloon twister*
  • Roaming fairy (indoors/outdoors)

12pm – 12.30pm: Piano performance

12.30pm – 1pm: Juggling & acrobatic show*

1pm – 1.30pm: Piano performance

1.30pm – 2pm: Ontario wildlife demo*

2pm – 2.30pm: Piano performance

2.30pm – 3.15pm: Brass band performance*

3pm – 3.30pm: Piano performance

3.30pm – 4pm: Ontario wildlife demo*

*outdoors

5. Cherry Blossom Season

A cherry blossom viewing experience

Learn about the history of the cherry trees in High Park

Enjoy reproductions of 19th century Japanese art

Check out poetry created by High Park visitors & add your own to the display

Make your own cherry blossom souvenir ($5)

  • Materials & instructions provided

Location: Colborne Lodge Museum (11 Colborne Lodge Dr.)

Date: Wed Apr 23 – Sun May 11

Time: 11am – 4pm 

Price: Free

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