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August 2021
Free Virtual Write It Workshops
Sign up Free Write It Workshops designed for youth in grades 4-8. The creative writing program focuses on improving the writing skills of children through which participants are encouraged to find their voice and gain confidence in their choices as a writer. Thanks to its positive reception and engagement from children across Canada in 2020, Ripple is hosting three virtual workshops on Zoom every month…
Find out more »Courtyard Farmers’ Market – Fairmount Park
JOIN THE JOURNEY COURTYARD FARMERS MARKET! The Courtyard Farmers’ Market aims to promote local Ontario Farmers, unique Artisans, eclectic Entrepreneurs and local businesses in a spirit of community, fun and wellness. We sell farm-fresh produce and a range of products that reflect Toronto’s diversity! Our vendor team consists of family-owned farms, women-led enterprises, and ethno-cultural businesses that represent the true diversity and richness of Toronto,…
Find out more »Scarborough Farmers’ Market – Oakridge
JOIN THE JOURNEY SCARBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET! The Scarborough Farmers' Market aims to promote local Ontario Farmers, unique Artisans, eclectic Entrepreneurs and local businesses in a spirit of community, fun and diversity. 🍎 Our mission then, as it is now, is to bring nutrient-dense, fairly priced, culturally appropriate, fresh fruits, vegetables, and food & lifestyle products to the people of our beloved Scarborough! We sell farm-fresh…
Find out more »Happy 10 MCS
It's been a decade since the Square started welcoming residents and visitors as the city's newest hotspot for concerts, cultural events, splash pad picnic days, outdoor exercise classes and much more. In the past 10 years, more than six million people have had the opportunity to include the Square in their all-time best memories. 2021 Summer Activities Loving Kindness Celebration Square is 10! To capture…
Find out more »Ready, Set, Connect! – Free Summer Program
Ready, Set, Connect! is a free virtual summer program for kids 9-12 years old! For 2 weeks, 1 hour each day, a group of up to 8 kids will connect with a Program Leader using Zoom. Together groups will think creatively, learn leadership skills, build confidence, discuss and strengthen communication and participate in making a positive impact on their communities. For more information and to…
Find out more »Woodbridge Village Farmers Market
his event is part of a series that starts on June 27 @ 9:00 am and ends on June 27 @ 9:00 am The Woodbridge Village Farmers Market is a friendly, big-hearted market located on the northwest corner of Hwy #7 and Islington Ave., at the Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena parking lot. The market runs every Saturday, rain or shine, between 9am and 1pm…
Find out more »Summer Wonders at TPL
Summer is a great time to explore and discover new interests as a family. Summer Wonder offers free, online programs and activities to do together all summer long. The fun starts on June 14 and goes until September 4, 2021. With Summer Wonder, kids can build skills, discover new interests and, most important learn through fun-filled experiences with you! There are many wonder-full virtual workshops,…
Find out more »The Royal Agricultural Virtual Summer Session
The sun is shining and our crops are reaching for the sky, so we are happy to be bringing you The Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience: Summer Session this June 15th and 16th. We’ve got lots of NEW videos, teaching resources and live sessions in store for you. Learn about getting started with fishing with your family, get some tips on great backyard gardens, or take…
Find out more »Bentway Summer of Play
The Bentway launches Playing in Public this summer, a collection of outdoor and online projects that invite you to rediscover “play” in the city. By the neighbourhood, for the neighbourhood, the program includes 8 art installations, a connective Play Path, roaming and audio experiences, and more. Playing in Public spreads out across “The Bentway and beyond” into local parks, public spaces, and sidewalks throughout the…
Find out more »Summer with the Science Centre
Science and summer go together like sun and sand! This time of year is perfect for playing, exploring and making family memories—and not just on a beach. Science is everywhere! Get curious together and see what you can discover. We have plenty of experiments, activities and games that can be adapted for all ages, abilities and interests. Create the perfect bubble recipe. Make your own…
Find out more »TD Summer Reading Club
This year, the entire TD Summer Reading Club will be available online. Kids can join the Club starting on June 14 at their local library branch and participate online all summer. Club participants can read whatever they'd like throughout the summer and earn virtual badges, vote in the Battle of the Books, post reviews, write stories, read and write jokes, participate in weekly trivia, watch…
Find out more »BIG on Bloor Festival 2021
BIG on Bloor Festival opens its 14th year on July 24th, 2021 with the launch of several art installations scattered throughout the Bloordale neighborhood; Bloor Street West, Dufferin to Lansdowne. Celebrating community magic, creativity, and diversity through arts and culture, while showing love to the local storefronts that make the strip so special. Various location-based projects will be on view 24/7 until the end of…
Find out more »Aurora Concert in the Park
Mark your calendar as Aurora’s summer tradition continues, with a concert every Wednesday. Performers include: Fleetwood Petty Nicks, Abbamania, The Premier Tribute to Shania Twain, The Fab Four and more! Location - Aurora Town Park July - 7, 14, 21 & 28 August - 4, 11, 18 & 25 September - 1 Registration - Will open on e-PLAY the Friday before each concert. Admittance -…
Find out more »Ontario Place Summer Live Music Festival
Ontario Place has partnered with Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Fest (TUJF) and SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival to offer Ontario’s longest summer live music festival this year, at our beautiful waterfront location. The Ontario Place Summer Live Music Festival will begin July 29th and run through to September 6th. Performances will take place Thursday to Sunday h with the final performances on the Friday to…
Find out more »Aurora Movies in the Park
This year The Town of Aurora's movie series will include both Drive-In Movies and Movies in the Park. Please note these are at two different locations. Drive-in movies take place on Saturdays in July. Movies in the Park takes place on Thursdays in August. All movies are free of charge but pre-registration is required. All movies start at dusk. Summer 2021 Schedule: Drive In Movies…
Find out more »CirqueConnect: Cirque du Soleil Online
Access Cirque du Soleil online content, all in one place with special programs for kids and 60 minute specials featurng scenes from Cirque du Soleils recent shows like Luzia and O. The online portal also featured facepaint makeup tutorials, workouts and more! CirqueConnect offers an escape from everyday life through the delight and whimsy of their online shows and welcome you into their magical world…
Find out more »Power of Words Academy – Book a FREE Assessment
Power of Words Academy offers after-school writing and public speaking programs for students ages 7 to 14. To be considered for the programs, students must be reading at their grade level, complete an entrance interview and written assessment. The assessment will take up to 30 minutes. We will ask your child to complete a writing sample and a reading comprehension exercise. The purpose of the…
Find out more »Sample Camp – Online
Join us and see what an Ivy Camps class is truly like! We will be sampling activities from a variety of our classes from all disciplines including: engineering, science, arts, interdisciplinary studies, and technology. Join us in learning something new, the Ivy Camps USA way! Each sample camp will be 60 minutes in duration, with a 15 minute Q&A session after. All instructors for our…
Find out more »Learn to Play Disc Golf!
Join our instructors for a FREE introduction to the rules of the game and learn how to throw a disc. The program runs on Tuesday and Thursday at White Spruce Park. Classes are from 5:30 to 6:15 pm and 6:15 to 7 pm. Register online using an existing or new City of Brampton Recreation registration account.
Find out more »Free Financial Literacy for kids workshop by Explorer Hop
Sign up for a free Financial literacy workshop that is designed for from age 4-17. The workshop give you and your child a glance of what Explorer Hop has to offer. If you don’t know what Explorer Hop is, it is a not-for-profit global edu-tech institution from Canada seeking to empower students around the world with Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. Their goal, creating the change…
Find out more »Kids Corner Live
Join us for 60 minutes of interactive fun as we virtually explore Ontario’s Legislative Building. Learn how provincial parliament works, see where laws are passed for the province of Ontario and participate in a debate, games and much more. This is an online event for children ages 6 to 12, and will be hosted on Microsoft Teams.
Find out more »Summer Music in the Park
Presenting the return of Summer Music in the Park, #BYLiveEdition, the virtual concert series taking place on @BloorYorkville Instagram Live and IGTV from June 17th to September 9th. Bloor-Yorkville’s Summer Music in the Park #BYLiveEdition will feature performances every other Thursday at 12:30pm (weather permitting), streamed from select venues throughout the neighbourhood including Eataly, 99 Yorkville Ave., the ROM and TNT Lounge in Yorkville Village.…
Find out more »Drive-In Movie Nights in King – The Croods
Join us for an evening under the stars! Movie Night in King #3: King Township Municipal Centre, 8:30 pm Featured Movie - The Croods: A New Age Registration opens Monday, July 26th at 10 am Very limited spaces available.
Find out more »Buy A Burger and Help Canadians Living with MS on A&W Canada
Calling all burger fans! On Thursday, August 19, join A&W Canada in celebrating the 13th annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign where $2 from every Teen Burger® sold across Canada will be donated to the MS Society of Canada to help raise awareness and funds to help people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Don’t want to wait to make a difference? From now until August…
Find out more »Backyard Warriors – A Virtual Interactive Summer Adventure!
After a wonderful winter show last December, Mission Jolly Productions is back! This summer, come along on a fantastical, jolly, virtual, interactive adventure at one of the most magical and familiar places; the backyard. Blade and Pixie need your help to defeat the evil Thornilius and save the elf kingdom. Are you up to the challenge? Watch and participate in our episodic show series!…
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