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

Sat 17 May – Mon 19 May

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

1. Chapman’s Ice Cream Festival

The first ever to take place

  • Aerial show
  • Colouring station
  • Self-paced scavenger hunt
  • Mascots
  • Live music
  • Bean bag toss
  • Newly launched ice cream flavours

After the ice cream festival, you can purchase a ticket to the Rock Symphony at the Glass Pavilion from 6pm-10pm, where the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra will perform music by Elton John, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin & others.

Location: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace)
Date: Sat 17 May
Time: 9.30am – 5pm
Price: $28.98 – $44.49 (children 3 & under are free)
Age: All

2. WonderPhil The Magician

An interactive family show

  • A laugh out loud magic show
  • Phil’s pet parrot will stop in for a visit
  • Any person entering the performance space must hold a ticket
  • Enjoy the Wychwood Barns Park playground closeby – if it doesn’t rain!

Ushers will help seat your group together upon arrival.

Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)
Date: Sat 17 May
Time: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3.30pm
Price: $30.49 – $37.49
Age: 4+yrs
Runtime: 50min

3. Hocus Pocus

A dance theatre performance

  • Two illusionist dancers embark on a deep-sea adventure
    • They tumble through clouds & dive into the sea to meet otherworldly creatures
  • Part dance, part performance art
  • Bodies, faces & props appear & disappear as if by magic

If you have kids of varying ages, you can also check out Ontario Science Centre’s KidSpark play space while you’re there (for kids 0-10yrs). 

Location: Harbourfront Centre Theatre (231 Queens Quay West)
Date: Sat 17 May & Sun 18 May
Time: 2pm – 2.50pm
Price: $25-$30
Age: 7+yrs

Runtime: 50min

4. Junior Jays

Every Sunday home game at the Ballpark (excluding 28 Sep)

Activities (11.37am* til end of game):

  • Face painters
  • Caricature artists
  • Balloon twisters

In-game:

  • Jr. Jays are randomly selected pregame to take part in some in-game activities:
    • A DJ for an inning break (the pause between 2 halves of the game, when teams switch places)
    • A Future Announcer for the bottom half of an inning
    • Meet ACE & Junior mascots as they roam the concourse

Post-game:

  • Kids 14yrs & under can run the bases
  • Reserve time slots in advance
  • Options include: 15min, 45min or 60min

The Jr. Jays Zones are located on the 100, 200 & 500 levels – including TD Park Social as part of the Outfield District.

Location: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way)
Date: Sun 18 May
Time: Game starts at 1.37pm
Price: $20-$187+
Age: Jr. Jays is for kids ages 14yrs & under

5. Sorauren Farmers’ Market

First outdoor market

Local food vendors

Across the street from Charles G. Williams Park:

  • Playground

Bring a picnic blanket

Location: Sorauren Park (50 Wabash Ave)

Date: Mondays 19 May – 27 Oct

Time: 3pm – 7pm 

Price: Free

Age: All

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