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July 2019
Celebrate 50 Years with the Ontario Science Center
For our 50th birthday year, we’re rallying all generations of dreamers and doers to join us in celebrating the human adventure of discovery. Exciting Programming — All Year Long A full calendar of events will take place every month throughout 2019 — from Sleepovers and Maker Workshops to Star Parties, Nuit Blanche and our Great Conversations Speakers Series. There is always something happening for everyone at the Science Centre!
Find out more »The Moon: A Voyage Through Time
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon by discovering the wonder, knowledge, and beauty the moon has inspired through the ages. Since the dawn of civilization, the moon has captivated cultures. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, The Moon: A Voyage Through Time explores our enduring fascination with this enchanting orb in the sky and looks at the role it has played in faith, science, and the arts across the…
Find out more »Treewalk Village Open for the Season
Treewalk Village opens for the season on March 9th, as part of the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival. 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…
Find out more »9 & 99: The Howe Gretzky Exhibition
Never seen before. Never seen again. An exhibition unlike any other, paying homage to the most prolific scorers of our generations. Witness the greatest compilation of milestone artifacts and rare personal memorabilia, all hand-picked by Hockey Hall of Fame curators from the Howe and Gretzky family collections. Revel in the legacy and indelible bond of ‘Mr. Hockey’ and ‘The Great One’.
Find out more »Pirate Ship Adventure
Come join the crew in search of sunken Treasure! Set Sail with your family this summer, adults and children alike! Become a pirate with our crew, dress in costume, face paint tattoos and pirate names! Fire the water cannons and haul up the loot, because we are all pirates arrrgh 😉 Imagine, play & create with us outdoors on a pirate ship with the best view of Toronto's Skyline! SAILS May & June - Weekends + Group/School Weekdays July & August…
Find out more »Music Together in the Village Spring Classes
Join us for our SPRING SEMESTER - MIXED-AGE FAMILY CLASSES - REGISTER TODAY! Music Together® Worldwide® is an internationally celebrated early-childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers along with a parent or caregiver. Music Together in the Village offers classes in: Markham - Sunday or Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 or 10:30 and in Cliffside Village (Scarborough) on Sundays at 3:30pm and Wednesdays at 11:00am Each Semester Includes: 10 Weekly, 45 minute classes. Musical interaction in a group setting of up…
Find out more »Washed Ashore-Art To Save The Sea
Washed Ashore is an aesthetically powerful art installation that is built completely from plastics found in oceans and waterways around the world. A first for Canada, this unique exhibit educates about the negative and devastating effects of plastic pollution and to spark positive changes in consumer habits. Each year, sea birds, whales, seals, sea turtles and other marine life die after ingesting plastic or becoming entangled in the plastic debris and approximately 300 million pounds of plastic is produced globally…
Find out more »Music Together in the Village Spring Classes
Join us for our SPRING SEMESTER - MIXED-AGE FAMILY CLASSES - REGISTER TODAY! Music Together® Worldwide® is an internationally celebrated early-childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers along with a parent or caregiver. Music Together in the Village offers classes in: Markham - Sunday or Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 or 10:30 and in Cliffside Village (Scarborough) on Sundays at 3:30pm and Wednesdays at 11:00am Each Semester Includes: 10 Weekly, 45 minute classes. Musical interaction in a group setting of up…
Find out more »Its On This Summer At Ontario Place
Ontario Place has much in store for visitors this summer. Zen out with our FREE weekends and monthly sunset yoga classes in the park. Take a spin in a kayak or paddleboat at Lake Shore Boat rentals or hop on a Segway adventure courtesy of Go Tours. In search of a culinary adventure? The West Island will home to a variety of exciting festivals. Grab a bite or drink at Vista Eatery’s licensed patio and listen to live jazz on…
Find out more »FREE Demo Classes: Yamaha Music Education
Yamaha Music Education program is an exciting and engaging music program for 4 to 8 years beginners. During this age range, your child’s ear is developing rapidly, making it the perfect time to begin musical training. Yamaha’s method teaches students music using a variety of activities – listening, singing, playing, and reading – to help develop their musical ear during this peak time in their development. Through these activities, your child will also develop a well-rounded understanding of musical concepts…
Find out more »Music Wonderland (3-4 years old)
Music Wonderland is a class specifically designed to nurture this important developmental stage through the learning and enjoyment of music with parents and new friends. Music Wonderland begins teaching music through a very natural approach. Children are invited to listen and react to music through body movement and making sound with the keyboard. The music being taught is expressive and helps children learn the concepts of strong and weak, fast and slow, smooth and bouncy... Contact us for FREE/NO OBLIGATION…
Find out more »Music Together in the Village Summer Music Classes
Registration is open for our summer session of family musical fun! 6 weekly, 45-minute classes which include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences--developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers--regardless of their own musical ability. 1 CD and Digital Download Files, as well as an illustrated Songbook are included! Locations in Markham Village and Cliffside Village (Scarborough) - Weekday or weekend classes
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 »Kindermusik: Cuddle and Bounce (Newborn – 16 months)
For Ages Newborn - 16 Months Make baby’s first class musical! Music is one of your baby's favorite things - AND it's one of the best thing for your baby's developing mind. Kindermusik Cuddle&Bounce classes offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment where infants can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, and objects. Shared activities for babies and their caregivers provide the opportunity to strengthen your connection with your child through joyful music-making experiences. Cuddle & Bounce classes…
Find out more »Tall Ships Challenge® Ontario
Calling all mates! TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® ONTARIO will travel to five port cities this summer to celebrate beautiful waterfronts and our country’s rich maritime history. From June 29 - September 1, a fleet of majestic tall ships will make stops in Toronto, Sarnia, Midland/Discovery Harbour, Kingsville and Brockville. In a number of the ports the fleet will be led by a Canadian icon and the tall ship on our dime, Bluenose II. The Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard…
Find out more »Salsa in Toronto Festival
The largest Latino-themed cultural celebrations in Canada, the award-winning TD Salsa in Toronto Festival spans over a four week period and features the annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival (July 6 & 7). As part of Canada’s #1 annual Latino-themed cultural celebration, TD Salsa on St. Clair takes over midtown Toronto and is the only festival where people do more than just eat and watch entertainment – they take part in non-stop dancing in the streets! Come and…
Find out more »July Offer at Eco Adventure Tours at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
Save 10% off guided Eco Adventure Tours reserved online by July 31 /19. New this summer! 1.5 hour Treetop Tour during July-August. It’s a shorter adventure through the treetop canopy and down the forest zipline. Discount is applicable to both 1.5 and 3-hour tours until October 27/19. Enter discount code july2019 at check-out. Experience treetop canopy walking, ziplining, suspension bridge, caves + more. Age/height/weight restrictions apply. May not be used for previous bookings. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is located near…
Find out more »Summer at the Castle
Experience the excitement this summer at Medieval Times! Enjoy a four-course feast fit for royalty while you witness the beautiful pageantry and the heart-pounding action of our authentic medieval tournament! Use code SUMMER19 for epic discounts for our all-new show! Adults $44.95 | Kids & Teens $35.95. The Queen awaits your presence at the Castle! Conditions apply, see website for details.
Find out more »Toronto Caribbean Carnival
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting four-week celebration of Caribbean music, delicious cuisine and exciting revelry. It is the largest cultural event in Canada and the largest outdoor festival in North America. July 9- August 3
Find out more »LEGO Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, The LEGO Group has a display and exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre. From now until September 2nd, an 11-foot-tall LEGO SLS Rocket (the NASA Rocket built to take us from the Moon to Mars) will be on display and visitors will be invited to use their creativity to build what they imagine a city in space could look like out of LEGO bricks. This highly visual model and interactive…
Find out more »Shakespeare in the Park
Shakespeare in High Park, one of Toronto's favourite summer traditions, returns for its 37th season with two adaptations of the Bard's most popular and enduring works. The battle of sexes is on full display with a comedic tale of love and desire, Much Ado About Nothing, and the timeless story of morality and power, Measure For Measure. Performances (Measure): Tue, Thu, Sat @ 8pm Performances (Much Ado): Wed, Fri, Sun @ 8pm Pay-what-you-can at the gate or reserve a premium spot online…
Find out more »Peak To Shore Music Festival
Five days, 10 Venues, 30+ free concerts! Featuring some of Canada’s finest talent on stages throughout Thornbury,Blue Mountain Village and Collingwood.
Find out more »Royal Canadian Family Circus SPECTAC! 2019 | Etobicoke
The all new Royal Canadian family Circus Spectac!® 2019, touring Canada is coming to Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Burlington, and Milton for 42 spectacular shows under the magnificent Big Top from May 9 to August 18, 2019, will mesmerize, astound, thrill, and captivate audiences beyond the extraordinary. See the circus in Etobicoke at Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair from July 18 – 21 for 8 Shows! The 2019 show is jam packed with explosive live entertainment bringing tradition and thrilling acts featuring the Flying Cortes…
Find out more »Movie Nights at Celebration Square
Grab a blanket and join your friends and neighbours under the night sky for Movie Nights! Celebration Square is a fully-accessible outdoor space that is open to all members of the community. Watch classics, blockbuster hits and family feel-good favourites on the big screens. All films featured at Movie Nights offer closed captioning and pathways are situated throughout the events to accommodate people with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Season Schedule: Thursday, May 23,…
Find out more »Burlington Food Truck Festival
Burlington Food Truck Festival is expanding to 3 days! 40 Food Trucks will be serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of your Burlington love by bringing your friends and family. Oh and don’t forget, there will be FREE ADMISSION, a children’s midway, local performers, cold beer and eating challenges geared to entertain the masses!
Find out more »Beaches International Jazz Festival Concerts in the Park
Woodbine Park will be home to the TD Main Stage and SING! A Capella Stage, bringing you live music all weekend long. Please check our website for band listings: https://beachesjazz.com/events/td-weekend-series-july-19-21/
Find out more »Cultura Festival
Cultura is a Free family friendly outdoor festival presenting Music, Art, Food and Film every Friday evening in July. Cultura celebrates Toronto’s rich diversity featuring world renowned Musicians, tasty international street food, explosive buskers, interactive art activities, and evening film screenings under the stars. Co-presented by Councillor John Fillion and North York Arts, Cultura also serves to benefit the local community, with proceeds of busker performances donated to support local charities.
Find out more »BIG on Bloor Festival
The BIG on Bloor Festival of Arts & Culture is an exceptional community and city-building Festival presenting hundreds of culturally significant events, activities, displays and exhibitions. Organized by BIG (Bloor Improvement Group), the Festival is a summer event presented along a car-free stretch of Bloor Street West between Dufferin and Lansdowne to celebrate local arts, culture and community. It has drawn up to 100,000 people. BIG on celebrating arts, culture, community and small business, up to 100,000 people attend each…
Find out more »Festival on High
7th Annual Festival on High Street on Saturday, July 20, 2019, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music; set the kids loose on inflatables and activities and get their faces painted for free; hunt for bargains along a street-long sidewalk sale and vendor market; and relax on a free horse-drawn wagon ride (starting at 11 a.m.) through town.
Find out more »Caribana Junior Carnival and Family Day
Junior Carnival is an annual parade that gives children the opportunity to celebrate Caribbean culture and share it with their community. Young masqueraders dance through the streets in their brightly coloured costumes. This parade, similar to the Carnival is made up of a series of band leaders displaying costumes in competition. The Junior Carnival and Family Day event provides its audience and the surrounding community of Malvern the opportunity to experience the cultural presentation of young performers as they participate…
Find out more »Pretty Heroes & Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration 2019
We first started as the Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration. Now we’re continuing our journey to incorporate even more girl power to meet the demands of fans in Toronto and Canada. We are the first (and currently only) girl power fandom convention in Canada. We want to encourage young people to pursue their dreams and define what being a hero means for them. If you enjoy narratives featuring strong female characters – you will find a positive, welcoming space at our events.…
Find out more »McMichael Art Bus
The McMichael Art Bus is back! From June through October, get on board the Art Bus on Sunday's* that will travel from downtown Toronto directly to the McMichael in Kleinburg. For only $15 + general admission, spend the day viewing the exhibitions, walking the grounds and perusing the Gallery Shop.
Find out more »Tour and Taste Weekends
Enjoy an afternoon tour of the 1850's farmhouse, then relax over tea and homemade cookies at our harvest table in the historic kitchen. Cost: $5.00 - $8.00 Child: $5.00 | Youth: $7.00 | Adult: $8.00 | Senior: $7.00
Find out more »KidZfest
Join us for a special celebration just for kids, at KidZfest! Live entertainment, dance parties, foam pits, and more! Plus, special visits from your favourite tv characters such as Thomas & Friends, Toopy & Binoo, ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks, Bob the Builder, Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, and MARVEL© Superheroes! KidZfest is included with Park Admission.
Find out more »Royal Canadian Family Circus SPECTAC! 2019 | Scarborough
The all new Royal Canadian family Circus Spectac!® 2019, touring Canada is coming to Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Burlington, and Milton for 42 spectacular shows under the magnificent Big Top from May 9 to August 18, 2019, will mesmerize, astound, thrill, and captivate audiences beyond the extraordinary. See the circus in Scarborough at Bridlewood Mall from July 25 – 28 for 8 Shows! The 2019 show is jam packed with explosive live entertainment bringing tradition and thrilling acts featuring the Flying Cortes Trapeze family, acrobatics,…
Find out more »Beaches International Jazz Festival Streetfest
StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz Festival signature event showcasing the finest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B, Ska and Soul sounds that Toronto has to offer. This season over 45 bands will entertain you along a closed to traffic 2.5 km stretch of Queen Street East located between Woodbine Avenue to the west and Beech Avenue to the east between 6pm and 11pm each night. It’s an annual pilgrimage for tens of thousands of music…
Find out more »Collingwood Elvis Festival
It may be the largest of its kind, but it’s also a friendly place with a real sense of community. That’s the beauty of the Collingwood Elvis Festival! Anyone who attends can let loose, release their inner Elvis and feel a little bit like The King.
Find out more »Tirgan Festival
A weekend-long festival celebrating Iranian arts and culture; featuring theatrical performances, dance, music, a DJ night, numerous kids programs, a traditional tea house, and lots of delicious food. The event will be held in four locations: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8) Distillery District (7 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4) St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (27 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4) Michener Institute (222 St. Patrick St, Toronto, ON M5T 1V4)
Find out more »Cultura Festival
Cultura is a Free family friendly outdoor festival presenting Music, Art, Food and Film every Friday evening in July. Cultura celebrates Toronto’s rich diversity featuring world renowned Musicians, tasty international street food, explosive buskers, interactive art activities, and evening film screenings under the stars. Co-presented by Councillor John Fillion and North York Arts, Cultura also serves to benefit the local community, with proceeds of busker performances donated to support local charities.
Find out more »Paint With Ponies Paint Night
Paint Night with a Spin Join us in our inspirational and truly one-of-a-kind workshop! NOTE: This experience is meant to be lots of fun. If you are looking for a more quiet and therapeutic environment, please see our one-on-one therapies. We offer a UNIQUE painting experience with our PAINT WITH PONIES workshop. We welcome clients with and without painting experience who are interested in experiencing an inspirational, calming, healing and fun painting experience. Horses are grounded, truthful, intuitive and loving…
Find out more »Friday Night Lights (Movie Nights at Downsview Park)
Calling all movie lovers! Friday Night Lights at Downsview Park is back! We are so excited to announce our lineup of summer flicks: July 5 – Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse July 26 – How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World August 9 – A Dog’s Journey August 30 – Incredibles 2 September 6 – Captain Marvel Location: 79 Carl Hall Road (Football field) Time: All movies start at dusk. (Approximately 9pm.) Be sure to arrive early! Admission and parking…
Find out more »Global Tiger Weekend
Join the Toronto Zoo in celebrating Global Tiger Weekend! Our celebration not only focuses on the plight tigers are facing in the wild, but aims to build appreciation for this beautiful carnivore. Get to know our Sumatran tiger’s Hari and Kemala and enjoy activities such as: touch tables, educational games, extra enrichment opportunities, and a chance to meet our tiger keepers. Sumatran Tigers are critically endangered in the wild. Tiger’s only live in 7% of their historic range, and in…
Find out more »5th Annual AlohaFest Toronto
Hālau Hula I Ka Lā (“Hula School in the Sun”) is excited to present the 5th anniversary of AlohaFest Toronto, the city's original and only united celebration of Polynesian culture. On Saturday July 27th from 11am-7pm, we will share the Aloha spirit through cultural musical and dance performances, fun kids’ crafts and unique items available at the AlohaFest Marketplace. AlohaFest Toronto is one of the few places in the city where guests can indulge in both local favourites and unique…
Find out more »2019 CNE HorseCapades
Marking the unofficial start to the CNE, HorseCapades kicks off Saturday, July 27 at the Horse Palace with a program designed to introduce the young and the young at heart to the magical world of horses. Visitors with little ones can enjoy interactive, educational games and activities such as Guess a Horse’s Weight, learn about a horse’s nutrition and grooming, discover how a horse thinks, acts and reacts, and not-to-be-missed opportunities to pet a variety of horses and enjoy FREE pony rides (for children under 10 years of age). Back by popular…
Find out more »Jr. Jays
Carrying over to the 2019 season, every Sunday Home Game at the Ballpark, with the exception of Opening Weekend, Mother's Day, and Canada Day Weekend, is a Jr. Jays Sunday presented by Boston Pizza. Additionally, there will be two Jr. Jays Weekends featuring ACE's Birthday Bash and Back to School Weekend for our fans to enjoy back-to-back days of all the activations we love! Kids 14 and under can visit our Jr. Jays Zones on the 100, 200 and 500…
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