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SUMMER FUN GUIDE

2016** A free/low cost guide to summer fun! **

BEGIN THE SUMMER WITH A

BANG!!

Canada Day Celebrations/Fireworks Mel Lastman Square

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

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

Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto)

o Check out the dynamic duo – Sharon & Bram at 2pm then don’t miss the best fireworks show in the city, exploding over Lake Ontario.

Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road, North York)

o For North York residents, Downsview Park is your best bet, as it holds its own half-hour fireworks show starting at dusk.

Centennial Park (256 Centennial Rd, Etobicoke)

o Canada Day conveniently falls on the final day of Ribfest in Centennial Park, so if you want dinner and a show this is ideal. The fireworks will start at 10pm

East York Canada Day Parade/Stan Wadlow Park

(88 Cosburn Avenue, East York)o 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!

Thomson Memorial Park (1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough)o Games, inflatables, live

entertainment and music! Annual Parade commencing at 4pm!

Weston Lions Park (2125 Lawrence Ave. W, Toronto)

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

High Park (1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto)

o There will be children’s activities, live music, games and fun for all ages!

Happy 149th Birthday Canada!!

WEST

High Park Zoo (1873 Bloor St. W) o Visit the new

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

Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.) o Riverdale Farm offers visitors a

great, fun-filled day of animals, ponds and gardens. Admission is free!

DOWNTOWN

Far Enough Farm (Centre Island)

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

EAST

Lionel’s Petting Zoo (11714 McCowan Rd.)

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

FAMILY –FRIENDLY FUN!! Farms & Petting Zoos

DID YOU KNOW?Songs are a natural way to learn about

language! Children can develop vocabulary,

listening skills and build memoryTRY singing these fun animal songs:

*Old MacDonald had a Farm Baa Baa, Black Sheep,

B-I-N-G-O

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)

Splash Pads and Wading Pools

Remember!! **Splash Pads are open weather permitting, usually a safe bet if it’s over 25, and usually open from 9-8:30pm

**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

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)

WEST

Humber Arboretum - consists of

botanical gardens, natural areas and over

animals and plants surrounding the

Humber River.

Location: 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto

Jamie Bell Adventure Park (High Park) - a 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 tiered towers decorated with Toronto-themed

paintings

Location: 1873 Bloor St. W, Toronto

Remember!! **Splash Pads are open weather permitting, usually a safe bet if it’s over 25, and usually open from 9-8:30pm

**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

Parks/ Gardens/Playgrounds

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

EAST

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 (Brimley to the end

point)

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 for details

Location: 550 Bayview Avenue Toronto

Parks/ Gardens/Playgrounds

Rouge

Park - Soon-to-be

Canada's first national urban park - nature,

biodiversity, beaches, farms, camping, hiking

and more! Location: 50 Twyn Rivers Dr.

Scarborough

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

FRIDAY, JULY 8th – SUNDAY JULY 10th

Taste of Lawrence Festival

Scarborough’s largest free street festival boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the

GTA. Visit the Family Stage for child-friendly performances, midway rides and amusements for family

fun!

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural Events

FRIDAY, JULY 8th - 29th

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: 5100 Yonge St.

Location: Lawrence Ave. E.

from Warden Ave. to Birchmount Rd.

SATURDAY JULY 9th – SUNDAY JULY 10th

Salsa on St. Clair

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 West between Winona Dr. and Christie St

FRIDAY, JULY 8th - 29th

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: 5100 Yonge St.

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural Events

SATURDAY, JULY 30TH

Toronto Caribbean Parade (Caribana) The elaborate costumes, props and lively dancers

bring everything to life and add to this incredible

SATURDAY JULY 9th – SUNDAY JULY

10th

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!

Location: Woodbine Park – 1695 Queen St. E

SATURDAY JULY 16th – SUNDAY JULY 17th Festival of India

The festival begins with a vibrant parade down Yonge Street in which giant, floats are hand-pulled by thousands of attendees singing, chanting, drumming, and dancing. The celebration continues on Centre Island – family friendly activitiesand free food too!

Location: Beginning at Bloor and continuing south to Queens Quay and on Centre Island

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural Events

SATURDAY, JULY 30TH

Toronto Caribbean Parade (Caribana) The elaborate costumes, props and lively dancers

bring everything to life and add to this incredible

FRIDAY AUGUST 5TH – SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH

Taste of the Danforth

Come to Greektown! Showcasing the best of Hellenic food, culture, and music our multicultural city has to offer - from souvlaki to mezes, authentic Greek music to interactive children's games.

Location: From Broadview Ave to Jones Ave along Danforth Avenue

SATURDAY AUGUST 13TH – SUNDAY AUGUST 14TH

York- Eglinton International Street Festival

Created to showcase Toronto’s diverse community, the International Street Festival features live musical performances from local talent, salsa dance demonstrations and instruction, a street-level carnival, countless food vendors, an exotic animal petting zoo, and lovable children characters.

Location: Eglinton Ave. W. from Marlee Ave. to Dufferin St.

SATURDAY AUGUST 20th – SUNDAY AUGUST 21st

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 AUGUST 19TH – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH

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

Fairs, Festivals & Multicultural Events

WHAT CAN WE DO IN Activities to explore at home

Kids Bowl for FREE! www.kidsbowlforfree.com

Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES of Bowling Every Day All Summer

Long! **

(See next page for details)

Improve your fine motor skills with

homemade play dough**

Enjoy a picnic

lunch in the park!

Visit your local public library to borrow a book!

www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

For children’s programming and to get free tickets to the Toronto

Zoo, Science Centre and more, contact your local library!

Blow Bubbles!

and in your communityTHE NEIGHBOORHOOD?

Spend the day at one of Toronto’s 8

designated swimming beaches!

See www.toronto.ca for more information.

Remember your towel and sunscreen!

Home Depot’s Kids Workshops

www.homedepot.ca

Find your local store to register for these kids workshops –the first

Saturday of every month!

Visit an Ontario Early Years Centre

www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

Many drop-in/registered programs are open in the summer! Check website

for timings.

Collect items you find on a nature walk and make a

collage

Make your own ice

cream – in a bag! **

Recipes

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

2-3 ice cubes

A small handful of blueberries

½ banana

1/3 cup milk

2 tbsp vanilla yogurt

Homemade Playdough

Ingredients

Bowl #1 Bowl #2

1 cup flour ½ cup hot water

2 tsp cream of tartar salt

1 tbsp oil food colouring

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in bowls.

2. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. Stir!

3. Knead the ingredients until dough is

formed

Enjoy!

Bowling for Free Locations

Kennedy Bowl - 2300 Lawrence Ave.

Scarborough, (416) 759-6181

Splitsvile Entertainment - 191 Maycroft Ave, Woodbridge (905)

856-3110

World Bowl - 9 E Wilmot St, Richmond Hill, (905) 881-5927

Activities

Milk Carton Bird Feeder

What You’ll Need!

Milk Carton Glue String

X-acto knife/scissors Bird seed

Paint and buttons (optional) Stick

Have an adult cut an opening in the milk carton. Paint/decorate the carton.

Make a small hole below the opening for a perch. Put in stick. Add bird seed or bread for food

Recyclable Musical Instruments

Have your own musical jam

sessions with homemade

instruments!

Save your water bottles, coffee containers, paper plates and cups to make amazing instruments – drums, tambourines, shakers, and more!

Here are some ideas of items you may use to decorate them:

Sequins, buttons, yarn, ribbon, beads, glitter, construction paper, magazines, photos, crayons, paint

Looking for Free & Low Cost Options for Recreation Program 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)

Want to know more? Check out these websites to see what Toronto has to offer!

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD PARENTING AND FAMILY LITERACY CENTRES

Centre and Staff List - 2015-2016EAST

Holy Spirit Catholic School3530 Sheppard Avenue E, Scarborough, ON M1T 3K7 Phone: (416) 393-5282 Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Abeda Tootla

St. Aidan Catholic School3521 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1W 2S2 Phone: (416) 393-5350 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Tracy Nguyen

St. Albert Catholic School1125 Midland Ave Scarborough, ON M1K 4H2 Phone: (416) 393-5335 Hours: (M-F) 9.00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Lan Chang

St. Barbara Catholic School25 Janray Drive Scarborough, ON M1G 1Y2 Phone:(416) 393-5274 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Facilitator: Gina Lim

St. Barnabas Catholic School30 Washburn Way Scarborough, ON M1B 1H3 Phone: (416) 393-5351 Hours: (M-F) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Facilitator: Orly Aidelman

St. Columba Catholic School10 John Tabor Trail Scarborough, ON M1B 1M9 Phone: (416) 393-5380 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Tina Balduini

St. John XXIII Catholic School175 Grenoble Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 3E7 Phone: (416) 393-5348 Hours: (M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitator: Lakshmi Hariharan

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School75 Alexmuir Blvd. Scarborough, ON M1V 1H6 Phone: (416) 393-5381 Hours: (M-F) 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Facilitator: Ying Xia

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School3220 Lawrence Avenue E. Scarborough, ON M1H 1A4 Phone: (416) 393-5269 Hours: (M-F) 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.Facilitator: Penny Trentadue

WESTBlessed Pope Paul VI Catholic School270 Laughton Avenue Toronto, ON M6N 2X5 Phone: (416) 393-5374 Hours:(M-F) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Facilitator: Maureen Rozanov

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic

School125 Glenmount Avenue Toronto, ON M6B 3C2 Phone: (416) 393-5265 Hours:(M-F) 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Facilitator: Julie Minakakis

St. Angela Catholic School220 Mount Olive Drive Etobicoke, ON M9V 3Z5 Phone: (416) 393-5361 Hours: (M-F) 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Facilitator: TBD

St. Anthony Catholic School130 Shanly Street Toronto, ON M6H 1L9 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, ON M3N 2X9 Phone: (416) 393-5363 Hours: (M-F) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Facilitator: Carol D’Costa

St. Dorothy Catholic School155 John Garland Boulevard. Etobicoke, ON M9V 1N7 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 ON M3N 1K9 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, ON M6H 1B8 Phone: (416) 393-5208 Hours: (M-F) 8.45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.Facilitator: Antonella Totino

St. Leo Catholic School165 Stanley Avenue Etobicoke, ON M8V 1P1 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, ON M3J 2G8 Phone: (416) 393-5313 Hours:(M-F) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

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