5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Jun

Photo credit: Luminato Festival

An annual festival featuring free outdoor performances at OLG Village, as well as during Sidewalk Sessions, which bring live music to various spots throughout the neighbourhood. Ticketed performances are also taking place in multiple venues. 

This Saturday’s free outdoor schedule

Sat Jun 21

  • OLG Village

4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm performances

📍Village of Yorkville Park

  • Sidewalk Sessions

5pm performance

📍157 Bloor St W (Avenue Rd)

📍55 Bloor St W (Eataly)

5.45pm performance

📍 The Rock in Village of Yorkville Park

6.30pm performance

📍5 Hazelton Ave (Kiton)

📍101 Yorkville Ave (Summer’s Ice Cream)

7.45pm performance

📍 The Rock in Village of Yorkville Park

Sun Jun 22

  • OLG Village

2.45pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm performances

📍Village of Yorkville Park

  • Sidewalk Sessions

5pm performance

📍157 Bloor St W (Avenue Rd)

📍55 Bloor St W (Eataly)

5.45pm performance

📍 The Rock in Village of Yorkville Park

6.30pm performance

📍5 Hazelton Ave (Kiton)

📍101 Yorkville Ave (Summer’s Ice Cream)

7.45pm performance

📍 The Rock in Village of Yorkville Park

Free outdoor shows:

Location: Various (Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood)
Date: Fri Jun 20 – Sun Jun 29
Time: Various
Price: Free
Age: All

2. Trinity Bellwoods Market

Creating affordable spaces that bring Toronto’s artisans &

residents together

  • 50 local artisans
  • Family & pet friendly
  • Queen St. Marketplace’s events are held in some of Toronto’s most vibrant neighborhoods—Beaches, Rosedale & Trinity Bellwoods

Don’t forget to visit the Trinity Bellwoods playground while you’re there!

Location: Trinity Bellwoods Marketplace (790 Queen St W)
Date: Sat Jun 21
Time: 11am – 5pm 
Price: Free
Age: All

3. Junior Jays

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

Outdoor program (10.30am til first pitch)

  • Inflatables
  • Meet ACE & Junior mascots
  • Visit artists
  • Dance party

📍Gates 5/6, 7&8 & 10/11

Activities (11.37am* til end of game):

  • Face painters
  • Caricature artists
  • Balloon twisters

*when gates open

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 22 Jun
Time: Game starts at 1.37pm
Price: $20-$114+
Age: Jr. Jays is for kids ages 14yrs & under 

4. Cinema Soirée

Free evening movie screenings

  • Free popcorn
  • Self-serve dinner – all vendors will be open
  • $1/oz house wine & $5 off draught pitchers
  • Movie: Disney’s “Finding Nemo”
  • Registration recommended
  • Seating is available on a first come first serve basis
  • Arrive at least 30min early

Location: Chefs Hall (111 Richmond St W)
Date: Sat 21 Jun
Time: 7pm 
Price: Free screening + popcorn (food to be purchased)
Age: 3+yrs (online sources)
Run Time: Approx 1hr 40min 

5. Luminato Festival

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Terceradix LUMINARIUM

  • Last weekend
  • A large walk-in sculpture that changes in colour
  • Explore the towering domes & winding pathways
  • A UK installation that traveled from the Guggenheim to the Sydney Opera House
  • In addition, a ticketed live classical music performance by a duo of string musicians takes place at 8pm (June 19-22)
  • Weather dependent – check website for status

Babes-in-arms (25 months & under) do not require a ticket. Shoes & possessions are left in the reception area. 

Location: Harbourfront Centre, South Lawn (235 Queens Quay W)
Date: Wed 4 – Sun 22 Jun
Time: Sat & Sun 9.30am – 8.50pm
Price: $5-$30
Age: All
Duration: 30min

Rainbow Dreams

The free, all-ages experience runs til Fri 25 Jul & features rainbow installations that invite you to explore pathways toward well-being.

MOVE

  • Step into Wheel where your motion sets a spinning rainbow in motion

Location: Brookfield Place (181 Bay St)
Date: June 4 – 27
Time: Saturdays 10am – 2pm

  • NEW: Deaf Led Movement
    • A workshop that nurtures mind & body through inclusive motion

Location: Brookfield Place (181 Bay St)
Date: Sat Jun 21
Time: 11am – 12pm

WONDER

  • Immerse yourself in Garden, a landscape of rainbow flowers & interactive elements

Location: Bay Adelaide Centre (22 Adelaide St W)
Date: Mon – Sun

PAUSE

Experience Rainbow Calm, where Lake Ontario inspires a sanctuary for stillness while you rest in soft seating

Location: Starts at First Canadian Place (100 King St W)
Date: Mon – Sun

Walking Tour

Go on a walking tour of all 3 Rainbow Dreams installations

Location: St. Lawrence Market North + Market Lane Park + Front Street
Date: Sat 21 Jun
Time: 9am

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