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September 2018
Meaford Scarecrow Invasion
The “Invasion of Scarecrows” begins in mid September through to mid October. More than 250 scarecrows will be found in the downtown area alone – dangling from downtown lamp posts, hiding in bushes and trees, lounging happily on benches, peeking out from behind cornstalks and resting comfortably on porches and verandas. They frolic everywhere! The main street (Sykes St.), and harbour area, are particularly alive with scarecrows during this time. This year’s decorating theme is “Western Scarecrows”. The Scarecrow Parade…
Find out more »Hockey Hall of Fame Stanley Cup 125th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrating 125 years of hockey’s greatest treasure. If the Stanley Cup could talk, imagine the stories it could tell. Get hands-on-access to the Stanley Cup and immerse yourself into the rich history of Hockey’s Holy Grail. Catch this limited-time tribute which ends December 31, 2018.
Find out more »Treewalk Village Open for the Season
Treewalk Village is now open for the season! Children and the young at heart can let their imaginations lead the way while exploring our tree house village at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville Ontario, only 20 minutes from Toronto. Climb from tree house to tree house through 8 foot tall hammock nets and wood bridges! Descend to the ground on slides, crawl through a network of tunnels, and play on our treewee obstacle course! This is a 2-hour activity,…
Find out more »Spiders: Fear and Fascination
From spinning webs, dancing, swimming, to even losing a limb and growing it back, spiders are one of the most amazing animals on the planet! Spiders: Fear & Fascination will bring you face-to-face with over 200 live and preserved specimens, interactive and augmented reality experiences, and even a live venom-milking lab. Ignite your curiosity, conquer your fear, and see spiders in a whole new light. Developed by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Flying Fish, Spiders: Fear & Fascination is on display…
Find out more »Pirate Ship Adventure
Come join the crew in search of sunken Treasure! Become a pirate, dress in costume, face paint, tattoos and pirate names. Climb aboard the island rogue, a 50 ft pirate ship and sail along Torontos harbour. Fire the water cannons and save our crew from tyranny. This interactive show will be an experience your child will never forget. SAILS Weekends May/June Daily July/August Weekends September/October Also available for birthday parties, summer camps, and corporate events. You can visit www.piratelife.ca for…
Find out more »Save $30 on Fall Eco Tours at Scenic Caves
Until – Oct 26, 2018 SAVE $30-off Sept 4 – Oct 26/18 Eco Adventure Tours. Applicable Monday – Friday (excludes October 8/18). Valid for up to 5 people. View a dazzling display of vibrant autumn colours as you walk the treetop canopy and glide down a blazing forest zipline and a majestic escarpment ridgetop zipline. Experience panoramic views of south Georgian Bay from the iconic 420 ft. suspension footbridge. Learn about the ripening foliage and observe wildlife preparing for the…
Find out more »L.M. Montgomery at Home in Leaskdale
Come and tour the home of Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, where she lived for 15 years and wrote 11 books. Her home has been restored for tours and the church where her husband was minister has a beautiful memorial garden to visit and activities to do. After your tour, stay for tea and scones. Reservations are required for tea and scones and tours after August 30th. A great place for groups of home schooled children as well…
Find out more »The Second City Improv Showdown
Get ready Toronto, this summer The Second City is taking family entertainment to a mind-blowing new level! Two hilarious teams of top-notch improvisers will face off in a winner takes all comedy showdown – and they’re going to need your help! Fuelled by weird suggestions and energized by audience volunteers, our teams will work hard to earn your votes in a desperate attempt to become the heavyweight comedy champions of the world! At least until the next show… Specially designed…
Find out more »Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival
The outdoor event highlight of the YEAR! For over a decade, Brooks Farms hosts an awesome Fall Fun Festival that gets bigger and better every year. Come out and enjoy the beautiful autumn season Brooks Farms style! Fall Fun Festival runs weekends beginning September 8th and ends October 28, 2018. Yes, that includes Thanksgiving Monday! Sue Wee Pig Races Corn Cob Blasters Pumpkin Cannon Show “Dark Side of the Hill” Zombies (for the older kids) Train Rides Zip Lines Giant…
Find out more »Baby Brain Booster Classes
Brain boosting, fun parent/baby program full of engaging and stimulating activities. Fall program commences 10th Sept 2018
Find out more »The Great Northern Exhibition
Visit the annual fall fair for midway rides, great food, demolition derby, tractor pull, children's activities, displays, antique cars, entertainment, livestock judging and more! Located on Fairground road between Collingwood and Wasaga Beach!
Find out more »Kindermusik Wiggle and Grow (18- 36 months)
Wiggle and Grow is a super-fun, music-filled learning experience. In these 45-minute classes, young children enjoy singing, dancing, and instrument-play activities that are designed to promote cognitive development, encourage social skills like sharing and turn-taking, and cultivate early literacy skills. Wiggle and Grow classes offer monthly enrollment and a year’s worth of exciting 4-week sessions, each with its own theme. Bring the learning home with physical home materials that include a book and CD with all of the lyric songs.…
Find out more »Canada Kids Festival 2018
The Canada Kids Festival 2018 is an amusing family event, free to attend by all. We strive to achieve our goal of packing as many non-stop, fun-filled, and secure activities for every age group to enjoy. The 22 and 23 September 2018 will host 10 hours of ultimate family entertainment at the Canada Kids Festival, Toronto.
Find out more »Rebel Heartland
Walk in the footsteps of William Lyon Mackenzie and the Rebels of 1837! Fairy Lake Park will become a battleground as rebels and militia skirmish over the future of Upper Canada. A large-scale re-enactment, this unique event will take place from Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, and throughout beautiful historic downtown Newmarket. Visit a military encampment, see costumed interpreters re-create early 19th century life and be part of the action! Fun and educational for the entire family.
Find out more »Canada’s Hundred Days: A Great War Living History Weekend
Discover the remarkable Canadian contribution made in the final days of the First World War. Take in the martial sights and sounds of 100 years ago through military displays and real-time demonstrations of drill and tactics by accurately uniformed First World War re-enactment units. Sample authentic foods from the front line and the home front. Watch ten short films from Toronto's Great War Attic and learn about the amazing contributions made by all Canadians to what they called The War…
Find out more »Markham Museum Applefest
Come out and enjoy this popular annual event saluting the wonderful apple! The Museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers fresh samples to visitors. Take a stroll through our heritage apple orchard and participate in a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Find out more »Weekends at the BSM
Spend an afternoon at Toronto’s coolest shoebox, where parents and kids can spend time together exploring the galleries and having both a fun and educational experience. Visit us on the weekend with your little ones and there is always a drop-in, shoe-themed arts and crafts activity available as well as funky shoes to try on and a game of iSpy to play in the gallery. All activities are drop-in until 4pm (unless pre-empted by other programming).
Find out more »Evergreen 1st Annual Harvest Apple Festival
Celebrate fall with Evergreen Brick Works! New this September is the first annual Apple Harvest Festival, Presented by Brickworks Cider. Happening at the Saturday Farmers Market and Sunday Artisan Market, this free festival is the newest way to celebrate local Ontario apples this fall. On Saturday we will be focusing on the great food and drink you can create with tasty Ontario apples, and Sunday will be a day for family fun!
Find out more »Downey’s Pumpkinfest
Downey's Play area includes the Kritter Koral, pirate ship, live Entertainment, mini putt, trike track, giant sandbox, Balloon Typhoon, Face Painting, Straw Jump, farm animals, wagon rides, and loads more!
Find out more »Pumpkin Mania Fall Festival
Have a blast with your friends and family as you get in the Fall spirit playing pumpkin-themed games! We have a variety of fun Fall activities suitable for all ages.
Find out more »The Word On The Street Toronto
There’s plenty to see and do at Canada’s largest FREE book and magazine festival! With a variety of kids activities for the whole family to enjoy, this year's event includes an extra day of programming in addition to the annual magazine and book festival the next day. Sep 22-23, Sat noon-5:30 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm. Free. Sep 22: WOTS Plus+ (for the big kids!) – programming on belonging, citizenship and making sense of the world through stories w/ Lee…
Find out more »Evergreen Apple Harvest Festival,
Celebrate fall with Evergreen Brick Works! New this September is the first annual Apple Harvest Festival, Presented by Brickworks Ciderhouse. Happening at the Saturday Farmers Market and Sunday Artisan Market, this free festival is the newest way to celebrate local Ontario apples this fall. On Saturday we will be focusing on the great food and drink you can create with tasty Ontario apples, and Sunday will be a day for family fun! There will be no apple picking at this…
Find out more »September Weekends at the Scarborough Museum
Since fall is just around the corner and its harvest season, join Scarborough Museum as we celebrate a popular historic crop…apples! There will be a bushel of sweet treats, including delicious stuffed baked apples and homemade apple crumble, freshly baked over hot coals in a traditional Dutch oven. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather with a game of croquet, while kids make their own wooden Thaumatrope craft and go on a scavenger hunt. When: September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018 Every…
Find out more »Scouts Canada’s Pop-A-Thon
Scouts Canada is inviting members of the community to attend the inaugural Scout Popcorn Pop-A-Thon on Saturday, September 22. Local Scouts across the country will be popping fresh popcorn in return for donations. All funds raised will help support local group adventures for the year and a percentage of donations will go directly back into Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind program, which helps families with financial barriers experience the adventure and fun of Scouting. Since 1989, Scouts Canada’s annual…
Find out more »Canada Kids Fashion Show 2018
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL Group Presents Canada Kids Fashion 2018 Saturday & Sunday, 22-23 September 2018 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Mel Lastman Square Main Stage, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, M2N 5W4 Canada Kids Fashion is part of largest Kids festival of Canada, Canada Kids Festival. We welcome you all to Canada's kids fashion show, a place for children from all ages up to 14 to showcase the newest and most stylish pieces of clothing and accessories in the market. Not…
Find out more »Sorauren Park Outdoor Movie + Pizza Night
Join us at Sorauren Park for fresh pizza from our new pizza oven and free movies in the Town Square. It's happening the fourth Saturday of every month, June to September. There will be fresh hot pizza from our pizza oven, popcorn and drinks. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and meet us at the Town Square August 25 Ghostbusters (PG, 2016) Movie starts: 8:30 p.m. Pizza Dinner: 7:00 p.m. September 22 MOANA (G, 2016) Movie starts: 7:30 p.m. Pizza…
Find out more »Markham YMCA Grand Unveiling
Join us on September 23 to explore our newly upgraded facilities and enjoy: • FREE snacks and beverages • Group fitness classes • Kids’ programs • Family-friendly activities • Chance to win #SweatForGood gear Mark your calendar! Here’s our schedule for the day: • 9:30 am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • 10:00 am: Kick-Off Arriba Party • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: FREE BBQ with live music, bouncy castle, face painting, and games • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Get your…
Find out more »Heritage Train Ride
Take a trip through time seated in one of our heated/air conditioned heritage coaches from the 1950's and enjoy our doors open baggage car. Each trip also features on-board entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Departures: Uxbridge -10:00 am and 2:30 pm; Stouffville - 12 pm Adults: $27, Senior & Student: $25, Child: $19
Find out more »Community Day at the Ontario Science Center
In its ninth year, Community Day, presented by TELUS, removes barriers that might otherwise stand between the community and the Ontario Science Centre, making science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) accessible to — and fun for — all members of the community. Explore exhibitions, enjoy live presentations and engage in hands-on programs. From bits to qubits, planets to papermaking, and honey harvest to energy harvest, there’s something for everyone! Receive free admission! (Does not include parking or IMAX films)…
Find out more »Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill
Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill Multicultural Festival celebrates Richmond Hill’s diverse, multicultural community while supporting a worthy cause. The festival offers a great variety of activities to enjoy, including live entertainment and a showcase of culture, food, fashion, film, arts and crafts and sports from around the world.
Find out more »ROM Family Fundays
Sunday? More like FUNday! Come along for a day of discovery packed with exciting themed experiences and hands-on activities inspired by our exhibitions and collections. Activities run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free with Museum admission. Select Sundays only. Upcoming Dates Family Funday: Brilliant Science Sunday, September 23, 2018 Family Funday: Digging History Sunday, October 21, 2018 Family Funday: Burning Bright Sunday, December 2, 2018
Find out more »ROM Family Fundays: Brilliant Science
Let curiosity get the best of you as the ROM celebrates Science Literacy Week with exciting discoveries and hands-on activities. Sunday, September 23, 2018 Drop in activities 11 am - 4 pm Dance Dance Evolution: From the waggle dance of the honey bee to the elaborate display of the peacock spider, discover the wildest moves nature has to offer. Join a lesson led by SaMel Tanz, a contemporary dance company that creates vibrant stories through innovative dance. (12 :00 &…
Find out more »Todmorden Mills Harvest Festival
Celebrate the harvest season in the valley. Visit our historic homes, sample period recipes, tour the Wildflower Preserve and create a fun take-home craft.
Find out more »Downsview Park Orchard Party
Join us at Downsview Park as we celebrate the autumn harvest at the Orchard! Activities: Tours of the Orchard Forest nature walk Apple snacks (while supplies last) Campfire and more family friendly activities! This is a free event, but spots are limited, please register early. You are welcome to visit us anytime between 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Find out more »Earthbound Tots Fall Drop-In
Join us for our Fall Parent & Tot Drop-In Days at Earthbound Kids! Parents with young children can enjoy the fresh outdoors in a farm setting, meet our friendly farm animals, play in our kids playground and participate in special programming. All ages welcome. Programs are geared to ages toddler and pre-school. $5 per child. Infants 12 months and under free.
Find out more »Markham Fair
Canada's largest 4-day Agricultural Fair. Enjoy great food, midway, demonstrations, local vendors, cratfs, livestock judging, music, roaming entertainers, demolitian derby, BMX, monster truck show and lots more!
Find out more »Meaford Scarecrow Invasion Parade & Festival
The “Invasion of Scarecrows” begins in mid September through to mid October. More than 250 scarecrows will be found in the downtown area alone – dangling sassily from downtown lamp posts, hiding in bushes and trees, lounging happily on benches, peeking out from behind cornstalks and resting comfortably on porches and verandahs.
Find out more »Sharon, Bram & Friends Farewell Benefit Concert
Sharon & Bram Return to YPT for a Fond, Final Farewell ONE EVENING PERFORMANCE ONLY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH! Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is thrilled to open its 53rd Season with an event 40 years in the making: SHARON, BRAM & FRIENDS – A 40th Anniversary Sing-Along Celebration. This event is a special farewell benefit concert, offering one last chance to see Sharon and Bram, before they retire, in the place it all began back in 1978: the Mainstage at YPT.…
Find out more »Newmarket Culture Days
Celebrate Newmarket’s culture at the Elman W. Campbell Museum on Saturday, September 29, 2018 during our Culture Days Open House! New exhibit: Warmth Through the Generations, showcasing rarely displayed quilts and quilt blocks from the museum’s collection, as well as quilts loaned by members of our community. Discover quilts made by Elman W. Campbell’s mother and grandmother, a Quilt of Valour, Dresden Plate, Colonial Lady, Double Wedding Ring, Underground Railroad and more! Explore the museum with a history hunt and…
Find out more »Jack-O-Lantern Workshop
Make a Jack-O-Lantern out of clay to put in your window just in time for Halloween. Decorate it traditionally or any way you like—the sky’s the limit! Hand building: Saturday September 29, 1 – 3 pm Glazing: Saturday October 13, 1 – 2:30 pm Beginner – advanced Ages 6 – 99 (children under age 10 must be accompanied by a paying adult) Earthenware clay Hand building 70 commercial brushing glazes 2 sessions
Find out more »The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage! The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show’ features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle stories!
Find out more »Camp Spooky
Join us at Canada's Wonderland for the ultimate fall festival – Camp Spooky! Families and kids can participate in a collection of scare-free Halloween activities for kids including BOO-rific mazes, trick-or-treating, foam pits, and so much more. Plus, all of your favourite rides will be open during the day, including KidZville and Planet Snoopy kids' areas. Best of all, it's included with your Park Admission to Canada's Wonderland! Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 29 - Oct. 28
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