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What's Going on in Toronto This Weekend

by Katie

June 04, 2009

This weekend there are quite a few things going on around town and I'll be hosting one of the events (warning: self-promotion ahead) so if you are free on Saturday...

I'm hosting a BlogHer Toronto get together this Saturday morning at the Don Mills Brickworks between 10 and 12pm (see full details here) and we'd love any blog-hers to join in. It's family friendly -- I'll be bringing Gigi -- and we will be hanging out, enjoying the sunshine and farmer's market. I'll bring the coffee, you just bring your beautiful blogging self. Let me know here if you can make it.

Also on Saturday, Bunch is hosting a free family block party at Yonge-Dundas Square as part of the Luminato Festival!. Here are the details:

Children are invited to make banners for the next weekend's closing events of Luminato. Sounds like fun, so I think we'll try to do both.

Also going on this weekend:

Mackenzie House (82 Bond Street)

This Saturday, the entire family is invited for an afternoon of Kids Krafts at the home of Toronto's first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie. Children can participate in historically based activities and make a craft between noon and 4:30pm. Call 416 392 6915 for more information.

Harbourfront Centre

Luminato presents Red Sky Performance: Tono. Tono is a form of dance that links the Indiginous cultures of Canada, Mongolia, and China. Performances on Saturday at 4pm and 8pm and on Sunday at 4pm. For more information visit the Luminato website.

Nathan Phillips Square

Walk Now for Autism is a short 3km family-friendly walk taking place this Sunday to raise money for autisim research and awareness. There will be games, activites and entertainment for all ages. The walk starts at 10am at Nathan Phillips Square but festivities begin at 8:30 am.

What's Going on in Toronto This Weekend

by Katie

April 30, 2009

There are many things to do this weekend and the weather looks like it will cooperate perciptation wise (now that I've said that, it will rain both days). If we don't hit any parks this weekend, I'll be sorely disappointed but I think we will all be happy campers if we hit at least one of the activities below this weekend. Happy first weekend in May!

Classic Christmas: The Nutcracker

by Katie

December 18, 2008

The first year I lived in Toronto, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the National Ballet of Canada's performance of The Nutcracker . Even though I knew the story, it's hard to beat the magic of The National Ballet performance. As soon as Gigi is mature enough to make it through a performance, I will take her because I know she will love the story. The evening that I attended, there were  Read more...

Nuit Blanche for the family

by Katie

October 03, 2008

This weekend in Toronto, it's all about contemporary art. Scotia Bank Nuit Blanche starts at 6:52 pm this Saturday and goes all night. Warmly embraced by the city after it's debut in 2006, this free, all-night celebration of contemporary art has now become an annual event in Toronto. I'm proud to live in a city that hosts this kind of amazing (and free) showcase for artists and performers.  Read more...

Beach Blanket BeeBoppin' Tunes

by Katie

August 21, 2008

I don't know about you, but when someone says beach tunes I think of surfing, Frankie Avalon, The Beach Boys, and surf rock. My childhood was spent watching surfers from the beach and viewing lots of "K-Tel presents" album commercials on television. What can I say? They both left a lasting impression on me. Anyhow, I love sharing more classic rock tunes with Gigi because most of the  Read more...

What's going on in Toronto this weekend

by Katie

July 18, 2008

Summer in Toronto would not be complete without Caribana ! The official launch of Caribana Junior Carnival Parade is this Saturday (July 19th) at the Yorkgate Mall (northwest corner of Jane & Finch) and the events starts at noon. This year they expect over 1,600 kids in full Caribana costume - WOW - and this event is held to teach children the traditions of Mas and carnival.  Read more...

Summertime Music: Canadian Edition

by Katie

July 01, 2008

Happy Canada Day! In honour of Canada's 141 st birthday, Gigi and I are kicking off the month of July with an all-Canadian top five music list. These tunes infect feet with dancing, voices with singing, and sometimes a giggle or twenty. You will notice that only two of picks are from the children's music genre. This is due to the simple fact that mommy can only take so much munchkin music  Read more...

What's going on this weekend in Toronto

by Katie

June 20, 2008

As usual there a number of kid-friendly activities going on around Toronto and here are a few Gigi and I might check out if we get ourselves in gear: The pride of Nova Scotia, the Bluenose II is visiting Toronto as part of the first Toronto Nautical Festival . It's not everyday you get to go onboard a schooner that is a totally easy to recognize Canadian symbol. The decks will be open to  Read more...