** A free/low cost guide to summer fun! **

Canada Day Celebrations/Fireworks

Sunday, July 1st, 2018

• Mel Lastman Square

(5100 Yonge Street, Toronto) Celebrate Canada's birthday, with a

free fun-filled evening of live music, dance performances, family activities, and a spectacular musical fireworks show at 10:55pm!

• Scarborough Civic Centre Borough Dr, Scarborough)

o Enjoy the family activity zone and music acts from Taiwanese indie to reggae and South Asian hip hop! Fireworks end the night at 10:55 pm.

• Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road, North York) For North York residents, Downsview

Park is your best bet, as it holds its own half-hour fireworks show starting at dusk.

• Humber Bay Park West (2225 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke) The family-friendly event features two

stages of exciting performances the cultures and communities of the Etobicoke area. Fireworks will begin at 10:55 pm.

• East York Canada Day Parade/Stan Wadlow Park

(88 Cosburn Avenue, East York)

The Parade starts at 9:30am at Dieppe Park (just east of Greenwood Ave.) travelling through East York finishing at Stan Wadlow Park. Activities in Stan Wadlow Park begin at 12 noon, followed a fantastic fireworks show at 10:00 pm!

• Thomson Memorial Park (1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough)

There is lots to see and do! Live entertainment, a pancake breakfast, reptile show, activities for the kids, and more! Parade begins at 4:00pm; Fireworks at 10:00 pm in Milliken Park.

• Weston Lions Park

(2125 Lawrence Ave. W, Toronto)

Birthday celebrations begin at 5pm! The festivities include: live entertainment, food, children’s activities. Fireworks begin 10pm.

• High Park (1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto) There will be children’s activities, live

music, games and fun for all! Don’t forget the High Park Zoo!

WEST

High Park Zoo (1873 Bloor St. W)

Visit the new baby llamas! High Park Zoo is a free and family-friendly attraction!

DOWNTOWN

Far Enough Farm (Centre Island)

This free downtown farm, has over 40 species of farm animals and exotic birds.

EAST

Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.)

Riverdale Farm offers visitors a fun-filled day of animals, ponds and gardens.

Admission is free!

Lionel’s Petting Zoo (11714 McCowan Rd)

See, feed and touch all the animals in relaxed atmosphere. Admission is free!

DID YOU KNOW? Singing song throughout the day

and making up your own silly words can help your child learn new vocabulary! New words are

easier to learn when put to music or rhyme.

WEST Dufferin Grove Splash Pad (875 Dufferin St. – Dufferin & Bloor)

Fennimore Park Splash Pad (78 Fennimore Cres. – Jane & Sheppard) Sunnydale Acres Park Wading Pool (50 Amoro Dr. – Westhumber & Kipling) Marie Curie Park Wading Pool/Splash Pad (2 Forty Second St. – Lakeshore & Brown’s Line) EAST Sherwood Park Wading Pool (190 Sherwood Ave. – Sherwood & Mt. Pleasant) Stan Wadlow Park Splash Pad/Outdoor Pool (373 Cedarvale Ave– Woodbine & Cosburn) Kidstown Water Park (3159 Birchmount Rd)

Remember!! **Splash Pads are open, weather permitting, if it’s over 25 °C, and usually open from 9:00 am -8:30pm

**Splash pads and wading pools are unsupervised

**Protect your child from exposure to UVA/UVB! Use sunscreens labeled with SPF 30 or higher to prevent sunburn. Reapply every 2 hours

** For more info of pools, splash pads and wading pools in Toronto – go to www.toronto.ca Swimming & Pools or call 311

WEST Humber Arboretum Botanical gardens, natural areas, animals

and plants surrounding the Humber River.

Location: 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto

Jamie Bell Adventure Park High Park’s medieval-themed village, with a

fenced-in tot-lot with toddler/accessibility

swings and age-appropriate climbers. On

the big kids’ side, children can run through

the towers decorated with paintings.

Location: 1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto

Dufferin Grove Find the biggest sandpit in the whole city,

complete with running water! Nature is

incorporated into another play area with

climbable fallen trees making up a mini-

urban woodland.

Location: 875 Dufferin St., Toronto

Bluffer’s Park

This beautiful park features a sandy

(supervised) beach, walking trails, picnic

tables and scenic look-out points.

Location: 1 Brimley Rd., Scarborough

Evergreen Brick Works Explore wildlife on trails and ponds and visit

the amazing garden and education centre..

Scavenger Hunts occur daily ($2/kit). Check

www.evergreen.ca

Location: 550 Bayview Avenue Toronto

Rouge Park Canada's first National Urban Park - nature,

biodiversity, beaches, farms, camping,

hiking and more!

Location: Zoo Rd. Toronto

DOWNTOWN

Franklin’s Children’s Garden Divided into 7 sections where children can

enjoy gardening, storytelling, exploring wildlife

and visiting sculptures from the Franklin the

Turtle series

Location: Toronto Island

EAST

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is

serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood” – Fred Rogers

MATH Counting Nature

Take turns picking Items outside to

count. How many trees do you see?

CREATIVE Water Painting

Grab a brush and paint with water on the pavement. Then watch it disappear

PHYSICAL Sticks and Stones

Gather sticks and stones to make

structures or even letters!

SOCIAL/ EMOTIONAL Cloud Watching

Practice mindfulness and enjoy the calm. Share what you see!

LANGUAGE I Spy

Build vocabulary by adding new words “I Spy a big, yellow

flower”

SCIENCE Nature Hunt

Can you find a pinecone? A leaf?

Work together to find items outside

SATURDAY JULY 7th– SUNDAY JULY 8th

TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival

Salsa on St. Clair is a two day street festival celebrating the world of salsa dancing. The event features local vendors, live music and, of course,

salsa dancing! The festival also offers dance lessons, authentic Latin food and more fun Latin American

themed activities.

Location: St. Clair Ave W. between Winona Dr. & Christie St

SATURDAY JULY 8th – SUNDAY JULY 9th

Afrofest

There are over 35 live performances, representing both traditional and modern African music, sung in English, French and several African

languages. There are also workshops, dance groups, a children’s village and market place!

L Location: Woodbine Park – 1695 Queen St. E

FAMILY SUNDAYS

Gardiner Museum Every Sunday, the Museuem

holds clay making or tile painting workshops for families. There is No registration is required and

children are FREE! (Adults $15 – museum admission)

Location: 111 Queen's Park

Toronto, Ontario

SATURDAY JULY 14th – SUNDAY JULY 15th

Festival of India

The Festival of India kicks off with a colourful parade of floats, singing, drumming and dancing down Yonge Street. After the parade, join the two-day celebration that includes exhibits, face painting, free yoga classes, cooking demos and a kids' area! Location: Parade - Yonge Street (Between Asquith and Queens Quay) Other festivities – Toronto Centre Island

SATURDAY JULY 21st – SUNDAY JULY 22nd

Muhtadi International Drumming Festival

This two-day multicultural extravaganza showcases performers/groups playing a wide range of drums from a beautiful mix of nations. Visit the Drum Village and join a workshop to learn to play in various drumming styles and enjoy some mouth-watering ethnic foods or arts and crafts for many parts of the world.

Location: Regent Park - 600 Dundas St E, Toronto

JULY 21ST – JULY 28TH

Big on Bloor Festival

The BIG on Bloor Festival is an exceptional community and city-

building festival presenting hundreds of culturally significant

events, activities, displays and exhibitions.

Location: Bloor Street West (Dufferin St. and Lansdowne St)

SATURDAY AUGUST 4th, 2018

Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)

The elaborate costumes, props and lively dancers bring everything to life and add to this incredible

experience!

Location: Lakeshore Blvd West and ends at Lakeshore and

Parkside Dr.

FRIDAY, AUG. 10th - SUNDAY AUG. 12th

Taste of the Danforth Come to Greektown! Showcasing the best of Helleni

food, culture, and music our multicultural city has to offer - from souvlaki to mezes, authentic Greek music to interactive children's games.

Location: Broadview Ave to Jones Ave along Danforth Ave.

SATURDAY AUG. 11th – SUNDAY AUG. 12th

Toronto Chinatown Festival

Immerse yourself in Asian culture from traditional dance and opera to martial arts and

delicious multicultural cuisine. There will be great entertainment and workshops for all. Visit this fun-filled, two-day event for and amazing day

with the whole family!

Location: Chinatown - Spadina Ave. (between St Andrew St & Sullivan St)

FUN FRIDAYS!

Cultra Festival Every Friday, families and

kids of all ages celebrate the music, dance, international

street food, hands on art making activities, and award

winning movies! Location: Mel Lastman Square

5100 Yonge St.

SATURDAY, AUG. 25th - SUNDAY AUG. 26th

Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest

The fun filled family event features live performances art exhibitions, Afro-Caribbean cuisine and dance competitions for adults and children. Your children will love the Kids Zone which includes games, crafts, face painting and more!

Location: Scarborough Civic Centre – 150 Borough Dr.

FRIDAY, AUG. 17th – MONDAY, SEPT. 3rd

Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) One of the largest fairs, the CNE offers rides, games, performances and special events. Children under 4 years old are free!

Location: The Exhibition Place - 210 Princes' Blvd

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19th

Wild Blueberry Festival Come celebrate the delicious

blueberry at Evergreen Brickworks! Children can enjoy activities and arts and crafts in

the Children’s Garden. Location: Evergreen

Brickworks - 550 Bayview Ave.

“The beauty of the world lies

in the diversity of its people”

- Unknown

Free Tuesdays @ Black Creek Pioneer Village ! www.blackcreek.ca

Travel back in time at Black Creek

Pioneer Village. Visit the Discovery Stations, Sing along to the tunes of

the 1860s and meet the village’s farmyard friends!. Tuesdays after

2:00 pm are FREE!

Kids Bowl for FREE! www.kidsbowlforfree.com

Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES of Bowling Every Day All

Summer Long! **

(See website for details)

Go on a Scavenger

Hunt at Evergreen Brickworks

Make Kinetic Sand

Gaze at the stars at the

Science Centre

*website for details

Spend the day at one of Toronto’s 8 designated

swimming beaches!

See www.toronto.ca for more information.

Remember your towel and sunscreen!

Visit an EarlyON Centre

ontario.ca/earlyon

Many drop-in/registered programs are open in the

summer!

Make your own

popsicles!

Visit your local public library to borrow a book!

www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

For children’s programming and to get free tickets to the AGO,

Science Centre and more, contact your local library!

Little Diggers Workshops at

Sheridan Nurseries!

www.sheridannurseries.com

Kinetic Sand

Ingredients Baking soda Baking powder Dishwashing liquid soap Directions

1. Mix 2 parts baking soda, 1 part baking powder and 1 part dishwashing soap in a large bowl

2. Stir the mixture with a spoon. Add more baking powder, if it’s too wet

3. Knead the mixture together until it feels sandy and dough-like (not wet)

4. Have FUN!

Grape Popsicles Ingredients

2 cups of seedless green or red grapes Popsicle sticks (optional) Directions

1. Wash your grapes and pat them dry – let them sit for 15 minutes..

2. Place the grapes on a baking sheet, lined with wax paper or in a freezer bag.

• Add popsicle sticks to grapes (optional) 3. Freeze for 4-5 hours or until frozen 4. Enjoy your frozen treat!

Oobleck (Goop) Ingredients

• 1 part water • 1.5 to 2 parts cornstarch • food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Start with the water in a bowland add the cornstarch a bit at a time.

2.Keep stirring until it has a gooey consistency.

3.When the oobleck is just right, slowly add food coloring, if you want.

4. Play with it.

English Muffin Pizza Ingredients

English muffin (or Pita) Tomato sauce Cheese (and other pizza toppings optional) Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 C 2. Cut English Muffins in half and place on a

baking sheet 3. Use a spoon to spread tomato sauce over

the English Muffin 4. Add cheese (and other toppings) 5. Place in the oven for 10 -15 mins 6. Enjoy!! Yummmmy!

For More Summer Events and Activities Check Out:

www.torontofunplaces.com

www.toronto4kids.com

www.toronto.com

www.summerfunguide.ca/greater-toronto-area

Looking for Free & Low Cost Options for Recreation Programs this summer?

The City of Toronto is committed to increasing access to recreation by offering free drop-in programs and Community Centres where programs are free!

LIST OF (SOME) CENTRES WHERE PROGRAMS ARE FREE:

West

• North Kipling Community Centre (2 Rowntree Rd) • Driftwood Community Recreation Centre (4401 Jane St) • Scadding Court Community Recreation Centre, (707 Dundas St W)

East

• Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre (2500 Birchmount Rd) • Malvern Recreation Centre (30 Sewells Rd) • Heron Park Recreation Centre (292 Manse Rd)

** For more information and for other location, visit www.toronto.ca (Recreation Programs and Registration)

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

EAST

Holy Spirit Catholic School 3530 Sheppard Avenue E (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5282 Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Abeda Tootla

St. Aidan Catholic School 3521 Finch Avenue East (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5350 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Gayle Voskuil

St. Albert Catholic School 1125 Midland Ave (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5335 Hours: (M-F) 9.00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Lan Chang

St. Barbara Catholic School 25 Janray Drive (Scarborough) Phone:(416) 393-5274 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Facilitator: Gina Lim

St. Barnabas Catholic School 30 Washburn Way (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5351 Hours: (M-F) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Facilitator: Orly Aidelman

St. Columba Catholic School 10 John Tabor Trail (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5380 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Tina Balduini

St. John XXIII Catholic School 175 Grenoble Drive (Toronto) Phone: (416) 393-5348 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Lakshmi Hariharan

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School 75 Alexmuir Blvd. (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5381 Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Sangeetha Ramachandran

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School 3220 Lawrence Avenue E. (Scarborough) Phone: (416) 393-5269 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Facilitator: Penny Trentadue

WEST

Blessed Pope Paul VI Catholic School 270 Laughton Avenue (Toronto) Phone: (416) 393-5374 Hours:(M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Facilitator: Maureen Rozanov

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School

125 Glenmount Avenue (Toronto) Phone: (416) 393-5265 Hours:(M-F) 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Facilitator: Julie Minakakis

St. Angela Catholic School 220 Mount Olive Drive (Etobicoke) Phone: (416) 393-5361 Hours: (M-F) 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Kimberley Ross

St. Anthony Catholic School 130 Shanly Street (Toronto) Phone: (416) 393-5210 Hours:(M-F) 9.00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Brandy Light-Davis

St. Charles Garnier Catholic School

20 Stong Court (North York) Phone: (416) 393-5363 Hours: (M-F) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Facilitator: Carol D’Costa

St. Dorothy Catholic School 155 John Garland Boulevard. (Etobicoke) Phone: (416) 393-5341 Hours: (M-F) 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Facilitator: Shelly – Anne Licciardi

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School

333 Firgrove Crescent (North York) Phone: (416) 393-5366 Hours:(M-F)12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Carol D’Costa

St. Helen Catholic School 1196 College Street (Toronto) Phone: (416) 393-5208 Hours: (M-F) 8.45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Facilitator: Antonella Totino

St. Leo Catholic School 165 Stanley Avenue (Etobicoke) Phone: (416) 393-5333 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Mary-Joe Da Cruz- Neiva

St. Wilfrid Catholic School 1685 Finch Avenue West (North York) Phone: (416) 393-5313 Hours:(M-F) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Facilitator: Vinita Dias

Website: www.tcdsb.org/earlyon Phone: (416) 222-8282

Alison.Grbic@tcdsb.org Sr. Manager, EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Aquanetta.Henry@tcdsb.org Program Officer, EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Read Play Learn…..TOGETHER!!

“A PARENT IS A CHILD’S FIRST TEACHER”