The Monkey Bunch kicks off the 2nd Annual Family Series at the Drake this Sunday. Skip the Superbowl and shake it with your kids instead!
Sorauren Park
Sorauren and Wabash Aves
647-618-9609
www.beadeopia.com
9am-5pm
Join the masses, and string a bead or 200 at Beadeopia, an attempt to beat the current Guinness World Record’s Largest Chain of Beads. The goal is to create a massive winding chain around Sorauren Park. Stop by for the 5pm announcement to see if Roncessvalles has beat the world record of 455.5m.
Dovercourt Public School
228 Bartlett Ave
416-393-9220
9am-3pm
Bake/craft/yard sale, bouncy castle, fire trucks, reptile show, contests, prizes, and delicious multi-cultural food!
High Park Family Fun Place
2968 Dundas West St
416-762-3999
www.hpfamilyfunplace.ca
$15/family, $5/person
7-9pm
Come prepared to boogie to some classic Disco tunes.
Maria A Shchuka Library
1745 Eglington Ave W
416-394-1000
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
2-3pm
Free
Celebrate Father’s Day and make something to bring home for dad.
Roncesvalles Ave
www.roncesvallesvillage.ca
11am-6pm
Free
A celebration of arts and culture with local talent; music, art, dance and more. Stages and art displays up and down Roncesvalles Avenue. Featured performers include: North of Queen, Ron Leary and Whoa, Nellie!
Black Creek Pioneer Village
1000 Murray Ross Pkwy
416-736-1733
www.blackcreek.ca
11am-5pm
Admission: $15/adults, $11/children
More than 200 soldiers set-up camp for this colorful annual event. Visit the authentic encampments and watch realistic street skirmishes and battles.
Woodbine Park
Coxwell & Lakeshore (Beaches)
www.beachribfest.com
10am-8pm
Free Admission
Beach, Bands, BBQ Championships and more!
Toronto Centre Island
416-595-1739
www.dragonboats.com
A spectacular event bringing sports, multicultural entertainment and international spirit to Centre Island. Teams compete in over 100 races.
Solar Stage - Madison Centre
4950 Yonge St
416-368-8031
www.solarstage.on.ca
11am, 2pm
$14/ticket (Discount Day: $11/ticket 20 Jun, Father’s Day)
A colourful, music-filled production with a cow that makes beautiful 'moosic', a beanstalk, a transforming giant and, of course, a handful of magic beans that change
Jack's life.
PawsWay, Pet Discovery Centre
245 Queens Quay W
416-360-7297
www.PawsWay.ca
Sat: 12-5pm, Sun: 11am-3pm
Free admission
Help PawsWay celebrate their second anniversary. They’ll be leading veterinary, grooming, training and nutritional experts on hand to answer your questions and wonderful entertainment (including amazing dogs) and great music.
Clay & Paper Theatre
Dufferin Grove Park
www.clayandpapertheatre.org
2 -5pm
PWYC/$10 suggested
A celebration of love and courtship. The eclectic afternoon features musical rhythms, puppetry, stilt dancing, aerial arts, fibre arts and modern dance, a whimsical version of A Midsummers Night's Dream starring kitchen appliances and a giant bicycle puppet parade.
Mariposa Cruises
Queen’s Quay Terminal Building
416-203-0178
www.mariposacruises.com
Board: 11:30am, Cruise: 12-2pm
$48.95/adult, $24.95/4-15yrs
A Unique Brunch Idea! Spend a wonderful afternoon cruising the Toronto Harbour with your Pa and enjoy a delicious buffet-style brunch.
Westfield Heritage Village
1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
www.westfieldheritage.ca
10am-4pm
$9.75/adults, $5.75/6-12yrs, Free/under 5yrs
Join the Rockton Antique Hobby Club for a special day of steam and machines with steam traction engine rides, model machines, antique agricultural equipment, vintage cars and more. Muscle cars, vintage cars and antique cars are welcome and receive 2 free admissions.
Toronto Zoo
N of Hwy 401 on Meadowvale Rd
416-392-5900
11am-2pm
www.torontozoo.com
$21/Adult, $13/4-12yrs, Free/ 3yrs & under
Get wild with famous Zoo Dads including Charles, Rowdy and Stripes. Want to make Dad feel extra special? Listen to 98.1 CHFI or visit chfi.com for your chance to win one of our Fun Father’s Day VIP prize packages. All winners (and their three guests) receive free Zoo admission, BBQ lunch catered by the Hard Rock Cafe, face painting, animal visits and entertainment. Plus each winning Dad receives a $100 Mark's Work Warehouse gift card.
Young Centre for the Performing Arts
55 Mill St, Distillery District
www.youngcentre.ca
Sat: 2-10pm, Sun: 2-6pm
Free Admission
Enjoy Luminato’s closing weekend at The Waves Festival, featuring original 15-minute works ranging from theatre, dance, and music performances to innovative mixed-media work and installations. There’s something for all ages and interests.
Historic Fort York
100 Garrison Rd
416-392-6907
www.fortyork.ca
1-4pm
Free admission
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day at the Fort and learn more about Toronto's indigenous history. Take in teachings by Elders of the Six Nations and Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. Enjoy traditional corn soup and strawberry juice. Children are invited to take part in the children's drumming circle. See lacrosse demonstrations, browse the books and artwork for sale.
Theatre Direct, The Loop Centre for Lively Arts & Learning
601 Christie St, Studio 176
www.theatredirect.ca
2:30-5:30pm
$10/advance, $12/door
Prepare yourself for some outrageous fun with the lively musical antics of the Monkey Bunch at Theatre Direct’s end of season party.
There's a Pavement concert on
There's a Pavement concert on the Island on Saturday so leave some extra time for the ferry!
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