5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 13 – Sun 14 Sep

Photo credit: Bubbly Mammoth

1. Children’s Garden

Community party

The Garden is a 14K sq. ft. outdoor play & learning space where kids can climb, build, explore & connect with nature.

Party:

  • Hands-on nature play & learning
  • Live music
  • Food
  • Family-friendly activities
  • Children’s portrait photography sessions
    • A free 10min session for 1-2 children
    • 20 edited images will be emailed a week later (digital & prints will be available for purchase)


The Garden has been closed for a year (approx) to make improvements to the amphitheatre & fireside experience.

Booking recommended for the photography sessions – waitlist & walk-in bookings available. 

Also on Sunday:

10am – 3pm: The Artisan & Vintage Market

10am – 5pm: Evergreen Garden Market

11am – 4pm: Tiffany Commons Food Court

Location: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave)
Date: Sun 14 Sep
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: Free
Age: All

2. Francophonie en Fête

A music festival celebrating Francophone diversity

Youth Stage
Sat:

11am – 12pm:

  • African percussions show

11am – 5pm:

  • Karaoke
  • Balloon workshop
  • Soap bubbles
  • Face painting
  • Henna tattoo
  • Jewelry making workshop

Sun

11am – 11.45am:

  • A French-speaking show

11am – 5pm:

  • Karaoke
  • Balloon workshop
  • Soap bubbles
  • Face painting
  • Henna tattoo
  • African percussions & instruments

11.45am – 2pm:

  • Mini yoga


All weekend – giant games

Music performances (from rap to French variety to Latino salsa):

Sat (11am – 9pm), Sun (11am – 5.15pm)

Location: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd)
Date: Fri Sep 12 – Sun Sep 14
Time: Fri (5pm – 10pm), Sat (11am – 10pm), Sun (11am – 6pm)
Price: Free
Age: All

3. The Camp Campy Campfire Show

An interactive show with a Q&A post-show

  • It’s campfire time at Camp Campy, but they ran out of supplies
  • Join the cast as they journey around the camp to find the things they need to start their campfire
  • Every camper (audience member) gets a Camp Campy badge / sticker

Any person entering the performance space must hold a ticket.

Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)
Date: Sat 13 – Sun 14 Sep
Time: 12pm & 3.30pm
Price: $23.49 – $27.49
Age: 4-9 yrs

Runtime: 40min + Q&A

4. From Milkweeds to Monarchs

Monarch butterflies migrate 4,800km to Mexico every fall

Learn about:

  • The relationship between monarchs & milkweed (plant)
  • The transformation of a monarch from egg to a butterfly
  • Their annual migration from Canada to Mexico

Schedule:

  • Indoor presentation
  • A guided exploration of the Toronto Botanical Garden to learn about monarch butterflies in their natural habitat

Registration required. 

Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave E)
Date: Sun 14 Sep
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
Price: $19.56 – $25.57 
Age: All

5. Toronto Ukrainian Festival

North America’s largest Ukrainian street festival

Dedicated children’s area:

  • Midway entertainment park
  • Games, crafts & educational programs

Other activities:

  • Cultural pavilions
  • Food & beverages
  • Craft market & vendors


Performances:

  • Sat (11am): Annual Parade
  • Sat (11am – 10pm), Sun (11.05am – 6.45pm): Music & dance performances
  • Sun (11am): Kids fashion show

Location: Bloor West Village ((between Jane St & Runnymede Rd)
Date: Fri 12 Sep – Sun 14 Sep
Price: Free
Age: All

Bonus: Junior Jays

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

Activities (approx 11.30am* 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

In-game:

  • 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 14 Sep
Time: Game starts at 1.37pm
Price: $20-$187+
Age: Jr. Jays is for kids ages 14yrs & under

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