culturedaysCreate, Participate and ShareSeptember 28, 29 and 30, 2018

Celebrate Arts and Culture in VaughanThe City of Vaughan is a proud annual participant of Culture Days, a free national event celebrating arts, culture, creativity and inspiration in Vaughan. Experience a weekend of FREE ACTIVITIES with family, friends and neighbours.

Share how you celebrate using #VaughanCultureDays.

vaughan.ca/CultureDays

FEATURED EVENTS!WEST HUB

The Woodbridge Village Farmers MarketWoodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena, parking lot5020 Highway 7 at Islington Ave.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cash and Debit only, free parking.

Enjoy a variety of fruit and vegetables from local farmers. Learn where your food comes from and support local farmers who produce healthy and nutritious food for the community. woodbridgefarmersmarket.com

Artist FLOW Live on-site paintings by Vaughan artist Samantha PasutSaturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Artist Samantha Pasut will paint a piece inspired by culture days activities on-site throughout the weekend. Follow Samantha on Instagram @SamanthaPasut for surprise location announcements and opportunities to meet the artist! Post your picture with the artist to win an original piece of artwork!

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORVaughan is a proud supporter of creativity in our city. We appreciate the gifts, talent and unique abilities of our artists. This weekend is a chance to experience the diversity and culture that helps the city thrive. Whether it’s yoga, painting, dance or music, there are events for all ages to enjoy. I hope you participate in the many activities available with your loved ones. Thank you to our community organizations, performers and cultural groups for sharing their talents with our citizens.

Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C., Mayor

CENTRE HUB/VMCFigura – withThinkin EdVaughan Mills Shopping Mall - Discovery Court (between Entrances 2 and 3) 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get ready to shape your world on Culture Days! Interact with innovative ideas and intriguing materials at Vaughan Mills. thinkined.com | vaughanmills.com

EAST HUB

Vaughan Art and Music FestivalJEH MacDonald House, 121 Centre St.

Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Join us for a unique collective art experience featuring artists from Vaughan and York Region. Be part of the dance and creative workshops. Show off your poetry and spoken word skills at open mic night! Check schedule for all activities. vamfestival.com

Local Food CelebrationJEH MacDonald House, 121 Centre St.

Saturday, Sept. 29, noon to 4 p.m.

Celebrate local food by learning about local farms, agriculture and healthy eating. Food samples onsite vaughan.ca/environment

Art and CulturePartners

An Agency of the Government of Ontario Un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario

For more information and opportunities for cultural initiatives in the City of Vaughan, please contact Mirella Tersigni, Creative and Cultural Officer | mirella.tersigni@vaughan.ca

This event was organized by City of Vaughan Economic and Cultural Development.

vaughan.ca/CultureDays

FREE activities city-wide

Discover the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

10365 Islington Ave.

Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Discover the iconic collection of Canadian Art, featuring Artworks by Tom Thompson, the Group of Seven and contemporaries, First Nation, Metis, Inuit and contemporary artists. Enjoy a tour of the permanent collection or special exhibitions. Outside explore the Artists’ Cemetery, Tom Thompson shack, Sculpture Garden and beautiful hiking trails. mcmichael.com

Nature Activities Kortright Centre for Conservation

9550 Pine Valley Dr.

Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept.30, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Join Kortright staff by our picnic shelter to see what we have to offer all year round. Enjoy a campfire (bring your own items to roast), dissect an owl pellet, discover interesting creatures, talk to a naturalist and find other family friendly crafts and activities. Free parking and admission. kortright.org

Cultura Latina: Fuerza Latina Community Services

Vaughan City Hall, Multi-Purpose Room2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join Fuerza Latina and dance to the beats of salsa! Celebrate Latino culture with live music, and traditional arts and crafts display. fuerzalatinaservices.org

Vaughan Fan ConCivic Centre Resource Library2191 Major Mackenzie Dr.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us for a day-long event filled with workshops, cosplay, gaming, special guests and more as we celebrate the fandoms we love. vaughanpl.info

EAST HUB Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada

Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Ave. W.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit the travelling exhibition organized by the Canadian Museum of History, in partnership with the Terry Fox Centre! An indoor activity for all ages with visual arts. vaughanpl.info

Caribbean Cultural Celebrations

Dufferin Clark Community Centre 1441 Clark Ave. W., Activity Room 1

Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Experience the Caribbean! Enjoy food tastings, browse art and hand-crafted displays, and listen to live music with the Thornhill African Caribbean Canadian Association steel drum band. taccathornhillafricancaribbean.canic.ws

A focus on African Heritage: MONOLINGUISTICS WITH A TWIST

Dufferin Clark Community Centre 1441 Clark Ave. W., Activity Room 1

Saturday, Sept. 29, noon to 4 p.m.

Thornhill African Canadian Association presents Nadine Williams, award-winning poet, author and artist in education. Nadine performs an animated monologue reading of her original Black History Month poems. nadinewilliams.ca

WEST HUBMagnotta Winery, Brewery and Distillery

271 Chrislea Rd. Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. tour

Tour Ontario’s third largest winery, right in the heart of Vaughan. Browse Magnotta’s collection of original art which has inspired its label designs. View the state-of-the-art equipment used to produce our award-winning wines. The tour ends with a wine tutorial. Winery tasting and guided tours are for ages 21 years and older. magnotta.com

Luna’s Magic Flute: Kinderflute Canada with Stephanie Superle

McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Ave. - Gallery 8

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m.

Adapting the sweet tale into a musical spectacle, Stephanie brings Luna to life with a lively score, singing and storytelling complete with illustrations. The performance will entertain and delight audiences of all ages. stephaniesuperle.com

CENTRE HUB/VMC

NEW Tai Chi Journey: Lunch Sessions in VMC

SmartCentres PlaceKPMG Tower, 100 New Park Pl., Main Floor

Friday, Sept. 28, 11:45 a.m and 12:30 p.m.

Experience the art of tai chi led by masters of The Tai Chi Journey Centre in Vaughan. No special clothing or experience is required for this indoor activity. taichijourney.ca

NEW Live Well Festival – Vaughan

By Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women and Arras Arts Trio Sportplex, 601 Cityview Blvd.

Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn about healthy living and wellness at the Live Well Festival! Improve your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being through workshops and yoga sessions. ehcw.ca/live-well-festival

NEW Dogs of Vaughan ‘UNLEASHED’ Event

Woof-A-Palooza Community OrganizationConcord Thornhill Regional Park Off-Leash Dog Park

Sunday, Sept. 30, noon to 4 p.m.

Join the Woof-A-Palooza team and unleash some tail wag-ging fun at Vaughan’s only primary off-leash dog park. ‘Pup’ culture, pet exhibitors, treats and more! All ages. Interactive. Outdoor. Pet wellness. Accessible and FREE parking. Pet friendly. woofapalooza.ca

NEW Yoga and Meditation with LivBalanced Wellness

Open House at Vellore Town Hall9541 Weston Rd.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A wellness empowering weekend filled with healthy living activities. Participate in morning or afternoon yoga and guided meditation sessions that ease the mind, body and spirit. Mats will be provided. livbalancedwellness.com

South Asian Cultural Activities by SAAV: noon to 4 p.m.Cultural crafts and henna with Ishita.

Collective Art Mural and SEC Arts Live!

7412 Kipling Ave.

Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m to 4 p.m.

Blue Veil -Sara Elizabeth Centre (SEC) collaborate on the “WE ARE CITY OF VAUGHAN – WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF LIGHT” art piece. Participate in drumming circles, painting workshops and witness the talents of SEC in a diverse and inclusive environment. FREE parking. blueveil.org

Façade Academy of the Arts

3570 Rutherford Rd., Unit 93 and 94

Saturday, Sept. 30, noon to 5 p.m.

Visit the Façade Academy of the Arts and view an art class in progress! Experience the arts and enter a world of creativity. Join one of our workshops to learn portfolio development skills, and leading tips and tricks from the leading art academy in Vaughan. facadeacademy.com

Façade Explorer Workshop: noon to 2 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Façade Imagineer Workshop: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

smART Cities: Exploring the Digital Frontier

Vaughan City Hall, On the Slate Gallery2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.

Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Experience the collaboration of art and science in an exhibition of playful maps by digital artist Ron Wild to animate the transformative role technology plays in Vaughan’s digital evolution. vaughan.ca/culture

NEW Historical Tour and Art of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

9860 Keele St.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to noon

Enjoy a guided tour of the home to one of the oldest congregations in Maple, established in 1829. Marvel at the beauty of this textbook example of carpenter’s Gothic style building. Messy Church program is an informal way for families to engage in church through fun biblically-themed activities. Fun for the whole family. standrewspresmaple.ca