5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 27 – Sun 28 Jun

Photo credit: Pride Toronto

Part of Pride Streetfair

Sat:

  • Children’s Creative Village
  • Cirque du so Gay
  • Irish dance
  • Young author winner of “Most Outstanding Fem Queen”
  • Drag storytelling
  • Solo storytelling performance
  • Roaming performance art

Sun:

  • Hula hoop show
  • Art Zone participatory activities
  • Electro-pop family-friendly music
  • Bubble magic, dance & mime

Inspiring kids & families to get active

  • Kids become Dino Explorers! Guided by the host, Dr. T-Rex, they’ll go on a quest to “recapture” escaped dinosaurs
  • The warm-up: Dino Training featuring music, dancing & games
  • The Course: Choose your challenge. Watch out for surprise dinosaur encounters along the route.
  • Every runner gets a bib, a medal, snacks & professional photos
  • Dino Run Market: Shop from kid entrepreneurs

Distances: Loops, 1K, 2K, Double Dare (1+2K)

An annual outdoor pet festival

  • Toronto pet vendors
  • Dog treats, toys & accessories
  • 2pm – 3pm: Pet Pride Fashion Show

A city-wide celebration anchored in Yorkville

Open-air performances this weekend:

  • Sun:
    • 2.45pm – 8.30pm: OLG Village performances
    • 5pm – 7.45pm: Sidewalk Sessions performances

  • OLG Village:

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

Age: All

A live music experience by the waterfront

  • Presenting a multicultural slate of songs all summer
  • This weekend:
    • Afrocentric choir
  • Bring a picnic blanket & snacks

Location: Toronto Music Garden (479 Queens Quay W)
Date: Sun Jun 28
Time: 4pm – 5pm   
Price: Free
Age: All 

  • For a limited time:
    • Unique theatre takeover inspired by Bonnie’s room that lets you experience the movie from a toy’s perspective
  • The toys are back & this time around it’s Toys versus Tech

Location: Cineplex Yorkdale (3401 Dufferin St)
Date: Ongoing til Jul 19 
Time: Sat & Sun (11.30am, 2.10pm, 4.50pm, 7.40pm & 10.20pm)
Price: Free
Rating:

Runtime: 1hr 43min  

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