We are celebrating the 36th Annual Word on the Street Festival with a Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway!
The Word On The Street Festival moves to a new location this year at David Pecaut Square on September 27 & 28! The festival has long been a Toronto tradition that celebrates books, ideas, and the joy of reading, and this year’s lineup is bigger than ever. Families, kids, and curious minds will all find something to discover at this free outdoor event in the heart of the city.
The CBC Kids Stage will be buzzing with activity all weekend. Families can look forward to meet-and-greets with favourite characters like Daniel Tiger, Super Why, Joojo, Gary, Orlando, and Peppa Pig, alongside storytimes, live performances, and interactive sessions such as Reporting 101 with CBC Kids News.Â
The Toronto Public Library is bringing its beloved bookmobile, Big Blue, to the festival. Visitors can browse the mobile collection, borrow books, or even sign up for a library card on-site. For those with curious minds, Soapbox Science, presented by Toronto Metropolitan University, offers a fresh take on science talks.Â
Ontario Science Centre x WOTS is returning to the street to immerse families in the wonders of science the way only the Ontario Science Centre can. Visitors can dive into hands-on workshops and demonstrations, including:
- Mind-Bending Science: explore optical illusions that challenge the way we see the world
- Solar Science: make bracelets with UV-sensitive beads that change colour in sunlight
- Solar Observation: safely observe the sun using special telescopes and sunspotters
Enter below for a chance to win an amazing picture book bundle – with 4 wonderful additions to your story time library!
Prize Bundle includes:
1. Our Ancestors’ Kitchen Written by Willie Poll, Illustrated by Shaikara David
2. Ra! Ta! Ma! Cue! Written by Howie Shia
3. The Friendship Blanket Written by Leonarda Carranza, Illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina
4. The City of Jasmine Written by Nadine Presley, Illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee
Total prize valued at over $90!
Event Details
When:
September 27 & 28, 2025
Where:
David Pecaut Square,
215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G2
Cost: FREE!
Learn more at toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca
Enter Below for Your Chance to Win!
Contest Rules & Regulations: No purchase is necessary. The odds of winning vary depending on total eligible entries received. Contest closes at 11:45 pm on October 2, 2025. Winner will be selected by random draw from among all eligible entries received by the contest closing date. Winners will be notified on or before October 3, 2025 and must claim prize within 48 hours – no exceptions! *You may enter ONCE per day. Selected entrant will be contacted by email only. In the event a Child’s Life representative is unable to notify a selected entrant within one (1) days of selection or there is a return of any prior notification as undeliverable, that entrant will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected from among all remaining eligible entries. Comments and names from entries may be used for promotional purposes by childslife.ca. Winner name & awarded prize may be published on www.childslife.ca, facebook and/or twitter as well as by our contest sponsor. You must be a subscriber to enter Child’s Life contests, any email address used that is not already subscribed to our enewsletter will be added.
