Sat 9 – Sun 10 Aug
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1. CNE
Canada’s largest community event
Kids’ World (Sat & Sun):
10am: LEGO® She Built That
- LEGO activities, photo-ops & giveaways
11am: Dogs do Magic
- Entertaining comedy
11.30am: Under the Little Top
- A circus workshop ending with a performance by the kids
12.30pm: Emma Memma’s Live Show!
- Toronto debut: music, dance & storytelling
12.30pm: Fizzlewit’s Fairy Finding Tour!
- An interactive strolling show led by a wizard
1pm: Birds of Prey
- Get up close with hawks, owls, falcons, vultures & eagles
1pm: Under the Little Top
2pm: Dogs do Magic
2.30pm: Birds of Prey
3pm: Fizzlewit’s Fairy Finding Tour!
3.30pm: Emma Memma’s Live Show
3.30pm: Under the Little Top
4pm: Birds of Prey
4.30pm: Under the Little Top
5pm: Cirque: A Wicked Good Time
- Aerialists will bring the world of Oz to the CNE
5.30pm: Fizzlewit’s Fairy Finding Tour!
6.30pm: Emma Memma’s Live Show
Kids’ crafting workshops will also take place this Sat & Sun at 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm.
Location: Exhibition Place (north of Lake Shore Blvd W)
Date: Fri 15 Aug – Mon 1 Sep
Time: 10am – midnight (no entry past 5pm & no re-entry past 3pm)
Price: $25.11+ (Free kids passes for children 5-13yrs available til 14 Aug)
Age: All
2. Dino Run
Kids chase dinos. Dinos chase kids.
- Dino Specialists use songs, dance, storytelling & games to teach kids facts about dinosaurs
- Then, kids become Dino Explorers, tasked with chasing escaped dinosaurs
- Kids engage in Dino Run Training, including warm-up, songs, dance & games
- Non-competitive run around the 220m figure-eight skate trail
- The unlimited looped course allows participants to complete it as many times as they like
- Parents cheer from the sidelines
- New this year: visit the Dino Run Market – a kids entrepreneurs market
- Showcases local children’s businesses ages 8-19
The run begins in waves to prevent overcrowding on the course.
All registered participants receive a bib, a medal, post-run snacks & free downloadable photos.
Location: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd)
Date: Sat 16 Aug
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Price: $25.57 for kids (no tickets required for parents/guardians)
Age: All
3. The Little Circus that Could
A “silly acrobatic clown show”
- “This Ringmaster has lost his circus! Can you help us find it?”
- A family-friendly interactive acrobatic comedy
- Check out Wychwood Barns playground & splash pad nearby before/after the show
Any person entering the performance space, must hold a valid ticket to be seated.
Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)
Date: Sat 16 & 23 Aug
Time: 10am & 12.30pm
Price: $22.99+
Age: 4-9 yrs
Runtime: 50min (no intermission)
4. The Big Toddle
The 10th annual community fundraising event
- Music performances
- Fire truck
- Crafts
- Bubble play
- Bean bag toss
- Hula hoops
- Infant toy area
- Circle time
- Photo booth
- Face painting
- Walk-A-Thon
- Storytime by Toronto Public Library
- Free t-shirts (with registration)
- Tickets sold for pizza, coffee, fruits, water & juice boxes
The goal is to raise $40K to support College-Montrose Children’s Place (CMCP); which provides free early learning & family support.
Kids’ pre-registration recommended.
Caregivers are encouraged to ask family/friends to sponsor their kids to raise funds, or to donate.
Bring a picnic blanket.
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen St W)
Date: Sat 16 Aug
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
Price: Donations encouraged
Age: 0-7 yrs
5. Paws in the Park
A celebration of pets, people & community
Kids’ Zone
- Complimentary face painting
- Colouring pages
- DIY bandanas
- Storytime
Beer Garden
- Locally crafted beers
- Barking Brew —a non-alcoholic beverage for dogs
- Lawn games
- Cornhole & giant Jenga
- Vendor marketplace
- Adopt a dog/kitten (3-5 months)
- First-come, first-served basis
Leashed dogs welcome. Dogs’ activities include an agility training course & a canine splash pad. There are also Polaroid photo ops and a Puppy Glam Cam red carpet experience.
Location: 11 River St (Toronto)
Date: Sat 16 Aug
Time: 11am – 3pm
Price: Free
Age: All
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Bonus: Bloor West Village Community Treasure Hunt
A one-day, text-message-powered event that leads you on a journey through local businesses
- Solve the clues & reveal surprises at 25+ local shops
- You’ll need a mobile phone to play (no app)
- Unlock exclusive deals, treats & surprises as you go
- Personalized text messages lead you to secret locations in the neighbourhood
- Text in your answer as you discover each location/service
- As you play in the adventure, you’ll qualify for random draws, free offers and the Treasure Trove Grand Prize of $1K cash
- It’s not a race & you have the entire day to participate
Online registration required.
Location: BIA Curb Side Patio (2253 Bloor St W)
Date: Sat 16 Aug
Time: Anytime between 11am – 3pm
Price: Free
Age: All
Duration: 1-1.5 hrs




