10 of the best things to do with kids this Father’s Day weekend

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Jun

Photo credit: Harbourfront Centre

A city-wide celebration anchored in Yorkville

Open-air performances this weekend:

Sat:

  • 4.30pm – 8.45pm: OLG Village performances
  • 5pm – 7.30pm: Sidewalk Sessions performances

Sun:

  • 4.30pm – 9pm: OLG Village performances
  • 5pm – 8.30pm: Sidewalk Sessions performances

Friday schedule not included.  

  • Village of Yorkville Park (115 Cumberland St)

    Sidewalk Sessions:
  • 55 Bloor St W (at Bay Street)
  • 157 Bloor St W (at Queens Park)
  • 5 Hazelton Ave (at Yorkville Avenue)
  • 101 Yorkville Ave (near Old York Lane)
  • “The Rock” in Village of Yorkville Park (115 Cumberland Street)

    Date: Fri 19 Jun – Sun 28 Jun 
    Time: Varies 
    Price: Free
    Age: All

10am – 3pm: Artisan market

  • Live music
  • Crafts

11am – late: Bridgette Bar

  • Dads get free dessert

11.30am – 12.40pm: Wiggles with Karla

  • Family-friendly activities: music, movement, storytelling & games

Registration recommended for Wiggles with Karla

Walk the red carpet and see classic & exotic cars

  • Music performances
  • New: Make a $2 donation to Melanoma Canada for a chance to sign a 90s Rolls Royce

Transforming the waterfront into a fan hub

Jumpstart Community Pitch

Harbourfront FC Floating Pitch – Sat only

  • Play on the water
  • Retail pop-ups

Canada Soccer House – Sat only

  • Match viewing
  • Live entertainment
  • Fireworks & drone show

Half-Time food Market – Sat only

Free & all-ages.

Transforming Union Station’s plaza into an open-air summer experience

  • Local food vendors & drinks
  • Sat
    • 11.30am – 2.30pm: Dance workshop
  • Sun
    • 12pm – 2pm: Brass ensemble

Location: Union Station (65 Front St W)
Date: Fri Jun 19 – Sun 21 Jun
Time: 12pm – 8pm
Price: Free
Age: All 

  • A nine-hole Mini Putt course on Gristmill Lane
  • Putters & balls available at each hole
  • Get started near the heart sculpture on the west end of Gristmill Lane

No registration required.

Location: The Distillery District (55 Mill St)
Date: Fri Jun 19 – Sun 21
Time: 12pm – 8pm 
Price: Free
Age: All 

  • The Oxley (121 Yorkville Ave)
    • Brunch
  • LOUIX LOUIS (325 Bay St)
    • Brunch buffet
  • SmoQue N’ Bones (30 Baldwin St)
    • BBQ platter (all day)
  • Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen (104 Portland St)
    • BBQ brunch incl. jerk pit in the patio
  • Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W)
    • Brunch with a free pint for dads

Varies.

Celebrating World Cultures

  • 1pm: Juggler / Cirque du Soleil Performer
  • 3pm: A Brief History of Soccer presentation
  • Crafts
  • Foosball tables
  • Soccer Spotlight display including cleats from players & brands

Date: Sun 21 Jun
Time: 12pm – 4pm  
Price: Free
Age: All

A contemporary Guinean performance

  • Dance, circus & music
  • Embodying the connection between land & people
  • Moving through spirituality, conflict, fire, destruction, renewal & abundance

“North America’s largest ribfest”

  • Beer market
  • Live music

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