The fun, cheap and FREE Toronto Events are here! Make sure you and your children enjoy this last week of August! Have a fun weekend! I am sad to see the summer go…
***BELOW IS A CALENDAR FOR TORONTO, FOR A FULL CALENDAR LISTING OF CITIES ALL OVER ONTARIO (Including Aurora, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan Markham, Milton, Oakville, Durham Region, Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, Etobicoke, Waterloo, Hamilton, Burlington, Innisfil, and Barrie) CLICK ON: http://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/08/21/august-free-cheap-events-august-22-august-28/
CHEAP & FREE THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO (August 22– August 28
**Friday, August 22, 2014**
*Lego Fun (Toronto)
2pm-4pm
Port Union
5450 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, ON
Calling all Lego fans! Use your imagination and creativity to construct awesome Lego structures. This drop-in program is for ages 6-12 years.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT12668&R=EVT12668
*Busker Fest (Toronto)
12pm-11pm
Yonge Street from Queen to College
Toronto, ON
Kids Zone
Located in the Trinity Square Park, behind the Eaton Centre. This area features non stop fun for the entire family.
Facepainting, balloon twisting, music, free kids workshops in the Scotia Tent
Free hoola hooping and Devil Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent
Lots of performers
www.torontobuskerfest.com
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**Saturday, August 23, 2014**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over Ontario)
11am
Various Ontario Locations
Epic
Directed by: Chris Wedge
Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson
Plot: EPIC is an action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good who keep the natural world alive and the forces of evil who wish to destroy it. When a teen age girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world…and ours.
Admission (taxes included): General: $2.50
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
*Outdoor Movie Night at Main Square (Toronto)
6pm
Main Square
Southeast Corner of Danforth Ave. & Main St.
Toronto, ON
The Danforth Village BIA will host this family-friendly event, a screening of the movie “Jumanji”.
All are welcome! Arm chair seating will be provided.
The event starts at 6:00 pm & the movie starts at 8:30pm.
http://dvbia.ca
*Annual Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Festival (Toronto) (FREE)
10am-3pm
Tommy Thompson Park
Foot of Leslie Street, south of Lakeshore Boulevard East.
The 6th annual Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Festival will celebrate this incredible migration by welcoming children, families and nature lovers to learn more about butterfly conservation and biodiversity. Through the many activities, nature hikes and educational displays at this year’s FREE event, visitors can discover the more than 55 species of butterflies and moths recorded to date at the park.
416-661-6600 ext. 5603
http://www.butterflyfest.ca
*Ukraine’s Independence Day (Toronto)
10am-12am
Centennial Park
256 Centennial Park Road
Renforth Drive and Rathburn Road
Toronto, ON
Enjoy a stage show that includes fabulous Ukrainian dancers, a stage production dedicated to Ukraine’s Maidan, a Food Fair, Market Place, children’s playgrounds, rides, and an outdoor evening dance with two live bands.
Entry is free but $5 donations are appreciated, and there’s complimentary parking.
www.ucctoronto.ca
*Nature Play in the Children’s Garden (Toronto)
10am-4pm
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview Ave
Toronto ON
Explore the Children’s Garden in Chimney Court, meet our site animators, and take part in hands-on projects, crafts, games and more. Themes and activities change with the seasons and explore all of nature’s elements using materials we can find in our surroundings.
Weekends & Holidays
$5 suggested donation
Schedule
10:30am | Welcome Circle
11am–4pm
Open play
Eco-crafts
Shelter building
Wild crafting
Story-telling
Cooking over the fire
http://www.evergreen.ca/whats-on/event-details/9491
*Busker Fest (Toronto)
11am-11pm
Yonge Street from Queen to College
Toronto, ON
Kids Zone
Located in the Trinity Square Park, behind the Eaton Centre. This area features non stop fun for the entire family.
Facepainting, balloon twisting, music, free kids workshops in the Scotia Tent
Free hoola hooping and Devil Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent
Lots of performers
www.torontobuskerfest.com
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**SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2014**
*Paws in the Park (Toronto)
9am-2pm
Woodbine Park
Toronto, ON
Cost Information: A charity dog walk – pledges help the Toronto Humane Society save lives!
The Toronto Humane Society is proud to announce that our “Paws in the Park” Fundraiser is going to be the pet event of the year. The Toronto Humane Society is a charitable organization that runs solely off of donations and receives no government funding. Its annual celebration, “Paws in the Park” provides animal lovers an opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Society as well as to learn all about the programs and services offered.
In addition to last year’s face painting, celebrity appearances, and dogs available for adoption, this year there will be several new and exciting areas to visit.
http://www.pawsinthepark.com
*Coconut Festival (Toronto)
10am-6pm
Wychwood Barns
76 Wychwood Ave
Toronto, ON
Festival admission: $5
Free for children under 12.
Number of 2014 festival vendors: 70 vendors, including 18 food booth, 4 chefs, plus specialty vendors, and speakers.
Coconut games for kids will be held with exciting prices to be won! A great family activities.
http://coconutfestival.ca
*FAMILY DAY (Toronto)
11am-4pm
The Gardiner Museum
111 Queens Park
Toronto, ON
Join our mascots Arabella, Ting, Clayton and Nicco, and bring the whole family to the Gardiner to family-friendly activities.
Admission
Adults- $12
Kids under 12 are always free (with the accompaniment of an adult).
Most activities take place in the lobby, but if you don’t see us when you come in, just ask one of our friendly volunteers where they are taking place.
Make sure you also check out our discovery boxes, do a scavenger hunt and take some colouring sheets home with you.
CLAY
Learn how to create a miniature mountain of clay with ceramic artist Jessica to mark this historical event. Then take a look at our Italian Renaissance Maiolica Gallery for some inspiration of mountainous terrains.
http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/events/event/family-days
*Busker Fest (Toronto)
11am-8pm
Yonge Street from Queen to College
Toronto, ON
Kids Zone
Located in the Trinity Square Park, behind the Eaton Centre. This area features non stop fun for the entire family.
Facepainting, balloon twisting, music, free kids workshops in the Scotia Tent
Free hoola hooping and Devil Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent
Lots of performers
www.torontobuskerfest.com
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**MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014**
*Brentwood Makers Club (Toronto)
2pm-3pm
36 Brentwood Road North
Toronto, ON
Brentwood Program Room
Calling all builders, designers, creators and innovators. Learn new skills, try science experiments, explore new technologies. Have fun with crafts.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT13184&R=EVT13184
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**TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014**
Summer Cinema at Fort York (Toronto) (FREE)
8pm
Fort York
100 Garrison Road
Toronto, ON
Scotiabank presents family-friendly movies this summer at Fort York.
The first 300 people receive free popcorn and the first 50 Scotiabank Scene Debit or Visa cardholders get VIP seating.
Films begin at sunset (between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.).
Movie: The Amazing Spiderman 2
http://www.toronto.com/events/summer-cinema-at-fort-york/
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**WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014**
*Summer Crafts (Toronto) (FREE)
10am-1pm
Treasure Island Toys
581 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON
Every Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27, free crafts from 10am to 1pm. No sign up necessary.
4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca
*Summer Pyjama Time (Toronto)
7pm-7:30pm
Mimico Centennial
47 Station Road
Toronto, ON
Come and join us for summer pyjama story time for children 5 and under with parents/caregivers. Don’t forget to wear your pyjamas and bring a cuddly friend! Drop-in. No registration required.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT12542&R=EVT12542/
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**THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014**
*Family Fun Movie (Toronto)(FREE)
8:30pm-10pm
Earl Bales Park
4169 Bathurst St.
(east side of Bathurst Street, south of Sheppard Avenue),
Movie: Despicable Me 2
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=35d3d8201c207410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=b44b1f6230f22410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
*Science Club (Toronto) (FREE)
3-4pm
Treasure Island Toys
581 Danforth Ave 4
Toronto, ON
Every Thursday afternoon starting July 3 to August 28, free science afternoons from 3 to 4pm. Sign up necessary
4167784913
http://www.treasureislandtoys.ca
***FOR A FULL CALENDAR LISTING OF CITIES ALL OVER ONTARIO (Including Aurora, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan Markham, Milton, Oakville, Durham Region, Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, Etobicoke, Waterloo, Hamilton, Burlington, Innisfil, and Barrie) CLICK ON: http://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/08/21/august-free-cheap-events-august-22-august-28/
