5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Aug

Photo credit: Bucketlisters

A limited-time dining pop-up

  • 1970s Malibu-inspired immersive café
  • Menu curated by MasterChef finalist – includes a kids’ menu
    • Decorate cupcakes & build your own sundae
  • Step into a life-size Barbie Box
  • Exclusive Barbie merchandise
  • Outdoor roller skating ($) – age 5+ socks required, available for purchase
    • Skaters under the age of 12 must wear a helmet
    • Skate add-on tickets can be purchased at the venue during your 90min visit
    • You’re welcome to bring your own gear 
  • Limited seats left this weekend
  • Cafe art is display only – touching not permitted

Seating duration: 90min

  • Workshop offered in French
  • Includes breathing techniques, poses, games, mindfulness practices & songs
  • Partner & group activities
  • No equipment required

A maze-like children’s arts festival

  • Features music, movement, storytelling, interactive art, sensory experiences & face painting

Check Jamii’s website for the weekday schedule. Availability is limited. 

Enjoy the nostalgia of a County Fair

  • 1pm – 9pm daily: BBQ & western-inspired food & drink
  • 1pm – 9pm daily: Art carts & country market
  • 1pm – 9pm daily: Cattle roping
  • Sat & Sun: 1-4 pm & 5-8 pm: Family-friendly country music
  • Sat (1pm – 10pm) & Sun (1pm – 9pm): Mechanical Bull rides

Date: Thu Aug 6 – Sun Aug 23

Age: All

Part of SummerSeries in Trillium Park

  • Live music across 2 stages
  • Dance performances
  • Food & licensed bar
  • Indie vendor market
  • Campfire hangs by the lake
  • All-ages interactive art installations

Location: Trillium Park (955 Lake Shore Blvd W)
Date: Sun Aug 16 

Time: 5pm – 11pm
Price: Free
Age: All

Pregame:

  • 10.30am til first pitch: Outdoor games & inflatables
  • Kids may be selected to DJ an inning break or be a “Future Announcer”

From gates open – end of game:

  • Interactive games & hands-on activities
  • Live artists & performances

In-ballpark opportunities:

  • ACE & Junior mascots will roam the concourse & visit the Jr. Jays Zones
  • Dress up in your Blue Jays gear for a chance to win prizes

Postgame:

  • Kids are invited onto the field to run the bases

Jr Jays Zones are located on the 100, 200 & 500 levels. 

Location: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way)
Date: Sun Aug 16
Time: 1.37pm
Price: $92 – $476

Age: 14yrs & under

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