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Events: August 16 - 31


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August 16
Ontario Place presented by Clorox
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Join KidSummer at Market Square where we will be having fun all day long with Clorox! You’ll be able to try the hottest toys of 2008 in the Toy Testing Zone and pick up some cool giveaways. Don’t miss out on any of the clean fun for 2008.
All ages.
955 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto
www.ontarioplace.com

August 17   
CN Tower
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Join us at the CN Tower, Canada’s Wonder of the World from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a fun-filled day of activites and giveaways. Test your nerve on our Glass Floor or ride our motion theatre ride “Himalamazon”*
Ages 4-12. Two free children with each paying adult.
*Must be 107cm tall to ride.

301 Front St. W, Toronto
www.cntower.ca

KidSpark
Celebrating it's 20th year, KidSpark is a festival featuring hands-on fun and exciting activities for kids that push the limits of creativity! Try out the new Extreme Sports area or get dirty in the Craft Zone, there are activities for kids of all ages and things for parents too!
Ages 2 - 12.
Victoria Park, Kitchener
www.kidspark.ca

August 18
CNE Kids' World
10:00 am to 8:00 pm

It’s a Kids’ World at the Ex!  Nestled at the west end of the grounds, Kids’ World offers children endless surprises and lots of fun. In addition to spirited entertainers on the feature stage, children can discover the world of Reptiles at Reptilia, take part in the Backyard Circus, visit the animals of KenJen’s Petting Zoo ,  take up the challenge at YTV WOW! and  participate in the various activities on KidStreet. Celebrate summer at the EX!
The CNE opens August 15th. All ages. General Admission $14, Children (13 & Under) $10.
Canadian National Exhibition
www.theex.com

August 19
CNE
Rock Like They Do Bus Tour - The Only Canadian Stop: Bandshell Park
11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Don’t miss the only Canadian stop for the Rock Like They Do Bus Tour! Celebrating the August 19th DVD release of Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds 3-D Concert and Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition featuring Jonas Brothers, the bus will take up residence at the CNE in Bandshell Park. Tour the bus where Miley Cyrus stayed while on the road; Great Clips stylists will provide rock star hair styling; sing karaoke to Hannah Montana and Disney hit songs, bring your camera to take pictures with Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers full sized cut-outs. Tons of fun for everyone to enjoy! One day only!
Canadian National Exhibition
www.theex.com

August 20
Wonderful World of Circus
Spend a day at the circus!

Choice of 2 shows: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Spend a day at the circus! Enjoy an incredible hour-long show with clowns and air gymnasts. Be amazed by awesome performances with trained dogs, birds and more! Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the show.
Ages 3-14. Two kids free with one adult admission of $15.
2600 John St., Unit 204, Thornhill
www.wonderfulworldofcircus.com

August 21
Earl Bales
Evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Outside the Amphitheatre in Earl Bales Park, The Family Fun Festival will feature free activities for kids of all ages. Such as parachute games, face painting and more. Then join in for a free performance by Ballet Jordon: a fabulous dance performance. Please bring your own blankets and chairs to watch the performance in the park on the grass.
All ages. Free for all.

4169 Bathurst St., Toronto
Call 416-395-7873

August 22
London Regional Children’s Museum
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

KidSummer Day at the London Children’s Museum! Explore our hands-on interactive galleries and crawl through caves, dig for dinosaurs, experiment with science and blast-off to space! Plus go for the gold in our very own summer olympic events!
Ages 12 and under. Adult admission $6, children’s admission FREE.

21 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London
www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca

August 23
Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival at Ontario Place
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Summer in Toronto lights up from July 31 – October 12 with one of the most exciting displays of Chinese culture ever seen in the Western hemisphere! Stroll among 30 massive illuminated displays... see nightly entertainment, shop and dine at the Marketplace and more! Visit the KidSummer tent to create your own lantern craft!
All ages. Free for families pre-registered at www.kidsummer.com. Half-price admission every day for Today’s Parent Play All Summer Pass holders! Regular admission $25.

955 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto
www.chineselanternfestival.ca

Pre-registration Required
August 24
KidSummer Movie Day
Choice of two viewings: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Fun contests, free giveaways and very special screening of ___________. Check back for more details. Space is limited so pre-register soon.
Ages 4-10. Free for all.
Pre-registration Required.
Velma Rogers Theatre, in the Rogers building
333 Bloor St., Toronto

Pre-registration Required
August 25
Night Sky Tours
“Night-Time Stargazing” Tour from 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Imagine a group of stars, nearly 1 million in number. Now imagine seeing them all at once in the eyepiece of our telescope. Register with KidSummer for our night-time stargazing session. Night Sky Tours will “tickle” the armpit of Hercules, with our 40km green laser (yes, we can almost touch the stars)! Our single night session is VERY popular with parents and kids alike!
Ages 5 and up.
Pre-registration Required.
(Bartlett Dr. and Lake Driveway W.), Ajax
www.nightskytours.ca/kidsummer

Pre-registration Required
August 26
Kidsports

Come and cool off at Kidsports Indoor Playground this summer. We have two large play structures with ball pits, tubes, and slides. A sports gym to keep you active and video games for fun. We have a great cafeteria with drinks and food. Don’t forget your socks, you need ‘em to play!!
Under 3 is $5/child and 3 & Over is $7/child, adults are free on that day.
Pre-registration Required.
4500 Dixie Rd. (Dixie & Eastgate Pkwy.), Mississauga

Pre-registration Required
August 27
Chatelaine Home Day
Choice of two classes: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Decorating for kids and adults! Join Chatelaine’s Home Editor for simple and inspiring ideas on how to make your house look all grown up, and function for kids. Learn all kinds of tricks for choosing kid-friendly fabric and carpet as well as stylish storage ideas.
Ages 5-12. Free for all. Pre-registration Required.
Loblaws Queen’s Quay Market, 10 Lower Jarvis, Toronto
www.loblaws.ca

Pre-registration Required
August 29
Beads, beads everywhere!
Choice of 4 classes: 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 or 4:30

Sassy Bead Company is here to make your child’s jewellery making dream a reality. Children will be spellbound by the colours and textures of the beads, not to mention the endless possibilities for creating fun jewellery and crafts. Come in to one of our 4 workshops and see the twinkle in their eye when they are creating their own necklace, bracelet or ring!
Ages 7-12. Free for kids, adults must pay for beads.
Pre-registration Required.
2076 Yonge Street

August 30
Andrew Scenic Acres
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Family Fun! Come and pick your own berries, gobble down some delicious sweet Ontario grown corn and head off through the farm for a terrific hay ride, enjoy the Creative Playground, Visit Thumper the Bunny and the Frisky Goats. Don’t forget your HEE HAW!
Free hay rides, animal corral, and playground.

9365 10th Side Rd., Milton
www.andrewsscenicacres.com

August 31
KidSummer Finale at Ontario Place!

Celebrate Today's Parent KidSummer events at everyone’s favourite place for summer fun, Ontario Place!  Cool off at Soak City, Toronto's only downtown water park and see the Big Comfy Couch at the Treehouse Live Stage!  (1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 5:00 pm).  Drop by the Today's Parent booth located in Market Square.
CORRECTION: Bob the Builder is not scheduled for August 31st. Big Comfy Couch will be at the Treehouse Live Stage. If you would like to see Bob the Builder he is scheduled for July 14th to 27th shows throughout the day!
All ages. Call 1-866-366-KIDS for your free Ontario Place passes. Limited quantity available.
955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto
www.ontarioplace.com

 
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