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Saturday

Withrow Park Farmers’ Market

1 Blk S of Danforth btwn Carlaw & Logan
www.withrowpark.ca
9am-1pm
Visit this Farmer’s Market situated in a beautiful Park near the Danforth, there’s entertainment and great produce and a playground in the park.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
www.ticketmaster.ca
2-5pm
$39.50-$75.25
Featuring DJ Lance Rock and his cast of characters– Brobee (the little green one), Foofa (the pink flower bubble), Muno (the red Cyclops), Plex (the magic robot), and Toodee (the blue cat-dragon), Music, animation, games, singing, and dancing.

Saturday & Sunday

Dream in High Park: Romeo and Juliet

High Park Amphitheatre
High Park (near Grenadier Café)
416-367-8243x280
www.canadianstage.com
8pm; gate opens 6pm
PWYC $20 suggested minimum donation, under 14 free
William Shakespeare's timeless tale of star-crossed lovers and feuding families directed by Dora Award-winner Vikki Anderson.

Weekend Animation Workshops and Screenings

National Film Board Mediatheque
150 John St
416-973-3012
www.nfb.ca/mediatheque
3-5yrs: 10:30am-12:30pm
Screening Program: 12-12:30pm
6-14yrs: 12:30-2:30pm
$5/child, registration recommended
adult at no extra charge must accompany children
A hands-on animation (2-D clay, pixilation) workshop for families on the theme Lazy Summer Days. Create a storybook retelling of your favourite summer memory, to hold on to forever.

Weekend Family Fun at the Bata

Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St W
416-979-7799
www.batashoemuseum.ca
Free w/admission: $14/adults, $5/5-17yrs, Free/under 5yrs, $2/clog
Sat: 11am-4pm, Sun: 12-4pm
Family fun at the Bata; paint a mini-clog, try on shoes, and go on shoe hunt in the galleries!

Saturday Sunday & Monday

Ashkenaz

Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
416-973-4000
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
A festival celebrating contemporary Jewish music and art. Don’t miss the Ashkenaz parade, 4pm, Sunday, where all the festival’s musicians stroll and play together; a fantastic spectacle and parade of sound. Family activities include: making an apple decoration, a Havdallah celebration and ritual, storytelling and a jewish jug band.

Canadian International Air Show

Canadian National Exhibition
Exhibition Grounds
416-263-3650
www.cias.org
12:30-4:30pm
Watch the show free from many points along the lakefront. From CNE or Ontario Place admission charges in effect.
Unfolding right on the Toronto waterfront - the air show provides a spectacular wrap-up to the Canadian National Exhibition. A thrilling tribute to aviation featuring exciting displays from some of the best aerobatic pilots in the world.

Canadian National Exhibition

Exhibition Grounds
210 Prince’s Blvd
www.theex.com
10am-10pm
General Admission: $16/adults, $12/children, $48/Family pass for 4
All of the perennial favorites are back including the kids midway, superdogs show, stunt and stage shows, an aerial acrobatics and ice skating show and a special night show with fire eaters, jugglers and contortionists.

Hispanic Fiesta

Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge St
416-240-9338
www.hispanicfiesta.com
3-8:15pm
The Fiesta fills Mel Lastman Square with splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture. The line-up includes: Andean Music, Mariachi, Latin Bands, Flamenco, Tango, a Folklore Exhibition, and a Children’s Showcase, with: arts & crafts, puppets, clowns and magicians.

Season of the Three Sisters

Crawford Lake
905-854-0234
www.conservationhalton.on.ca
10am-4pm
Self guided games and stories, free craft making and the chance to win a prize in the discovery hunt. Visit the silent waters of Crawford Lake by walking the boardwalk trail and enjoy a fascinating Longhouse Lore presentation.

Sunday

Dharma for Kids

Kadampa Meditation Centre
631 Crawford St
416.762.8033
www.kadampa.ca
11am-12pm
Free
While parents are attending Prayers for World Peace on Sunday mornings children ages three and older can enjoy a special class just for them. They will be exposed to basic Buddhist concepts such as: the preciousness of human life, karma and kindness.

Dream in High Park: Family Day (4yrs+)

High Park Amphitheatre
High Park (near Grenadier Café)
416-367-8243x266
www.canadianstage.com
5-6:30pm, held pre-show
Free, reservation required
Interactive activities for children, parents and families with backstage tours, crafts, games, meet the cast and more.

The Morris Dancers’ Labour Day Ale

Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin St
www.dufferinpark.ca
3:30-5pm
The Morris dancers are coming to dance for one another and show off their latest dances ; a wonderful spectacle.

Sunday & Monday

Brazilian Day Canada

Dundas Square
South-East corner, Yonge and Dundas St
www.braziliandaycanada.ca
Sun: 1pm, Mon: 2-8pm
Free
Celebrate Brazil at this festival of traditional music, dance and food.

Ontario Science Centre

770 Don Mills Rd
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
10am-7pm
$18-$25/adults, $11-$15/child, Free/3yrs-
Don’t miss your chance to see the Harry Potter Exhibition (closes 6 Sep) and for kids 8years and under, head to Kidspark, a fantastic interactive zone with water play, make believe and building areas that will keep your wee ones amused for hours.

Summer Music In the Park

Yorkville Park
Bellair & Cumberland
416-928-3553
www.bloor-yorkville.com
2-5pm (weather permitting)
Free concerts in the Village of Yorkville Park. Enjoy ambient, smooth sounds. 5 Sep: Donald Guinn Trio, 6 Sep: Silhouettes Duo.

Monday

Band-Delicious!

Sorauren Park
50 Wabash Ave
416-831-7361
3-7:30pm (3:15-4:15pm, children’s performer Allan Small)
Experience, sustain and support a local food market with a free music concert.

Labour Day Parade

www.theex.com
starts approx 11am
Keeping with tradition, the Labour Day Parade, celebrating the strength and solidarity of workers, travels along Queen Street from University Avenue and then South, entering the CNE through the Dufferin Gates at approximately 11am.

Medieval Mini Golf

Scarborough Family Golf Centre
1395 Tapscott Rd
www.scarfamgolf.com
8am-9:30pm
$6.50/adults, $4/children
Forgot to play mini putt this summer? It’s not too late; this 18-hole miniature course is designed with medieval structures throughout and a large central fairy tale castle.