Kids Activities – August Long Weekend – July 31 – August 3, 2015

This article lists only family specific events and very few generic events and activities.

For other weekend activities including exhibitions , festivals (including fairs – which might have children’s activities), live music, and sports, see

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1. Chinese Acrobats

Chinese Acrobats offers more than a glimpse into the fascinating traditions of the Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats and much more. A truly Oriental spectacular and a show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline. Details

2. CBC Kids Days

Parents and young children are invited to come out and enjoy two special days at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto, featuring live appearances and performances by the stars of Kids’ CBC and lots of fun, free activities. Kids can see some of their favourite characters from a variety of hit Kids’ CBC series’. Details

3. Searching for Painted Sky

An original children’s opera. Searching the Painted Sky is the story of two sisters, Leda, an older teenager, and Lulu, a young girl, who have lost their mother to illness and are now living in poverty with their father. Although their laid back dad loves his kids, he is not always the greatest at providing them necessities. After a run-in with an exotic fortune teller, Leda’s life takes a turn into fantasy, complete with strange, funny and fantastical characters. Details

4. HorseCapades

HorseCapades is a delightful introduction to horses that is designed for the young and the young at heart. This free CNE interactive horse program sweeps you away from city life and into the magical world of the horse. Details

5. Shaun the Sheep Kids Cruise

Join Shaun the Sheep as he sets sail on the Toronto harbour! The producers of Shaun the Sheep have teamed up with Mariposa Cruises to present a fun-filled family afternoon aboard the Captain Matthew Flinders to celebrate the highly anticipated movie release on August 7th. This cruise through Toronto’s iconic waterfront features a kid-approved lunch buffet, a meet-and-greet with the characters from Shaun the Sheep, plus lots of games and activities! Details

6. Ontario’s Celebration Zone

Experience 38 days of the BEST of Ontario during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. The Best of Ontario. All in One Place. One Epic Celebration. Events include live Games coverage, 40 ft. rock climbing wall and adrenaline jump, daily children’s programming – Family events include Zero Gravity Circus, Buskers, Ballet, programming by Toronto Zoo and more. Details

7. Jambana™ One World Festival

Global Toronto engages JAMBANA™ One World Festival children with Face painting, Exciting rides are available for children all day. Pan Am Games display offers interactive games all day. Moms and Dads can keep an eye on the kids and stay connected to the exciting stage. Details

8. Cobourg SandCastle Festival

Ginormous reptiles and other sand sculptures by the pros, a sandcastle building competition, kid-friendly inflatables and a live DJ to get your groove on. Bring your pails, shovels and swimsuits for this glorious day at the beach. Details

9. Joseph Brant Day Festival

Come out and see the captivating Beshano Bike Trials coming all the way from Montreal, Burlington Soccer Club field games alongside various music, art and cultural performances of the “Americas” including dancers, singers and bands! Children’s Area, Museum Educational Crafts & Activities, Giveaways, PanAm Sports Challenges, Games and Obstacles, Interactive participants including: Crossfit Altitude, Oakville Fencing Academy, Burlington Youth Soccer Club, Monkeynastic Gymnastics, Bradbury, Splitsville Entertainment & Better State Crew!Splash Park for Kids available, Hands-on Activities, Artisans and Vendors, the Famous Brant Day Silent Auction and many other attractions. Details

10. Shrine Circus Spectac!

SPECTAC! 2015 will feature some of the most spectacular acts in the circus today; This family tradition for four generations of Canadians is back with a thrilling production featuring the World Famous Wallendas, the sensational Flying Cortes Family, the death defying Motor Cycle Globe of Fire and awe inspiring cavalcade of Zerbini Liberty Horses & Elephants in a Carnavale of Circusdom plus Aerial Artistry, Comedy, Classical Clowns & more. Details

11. Lakeshore Mardi Gras

Singles, couples, and families will enjoy the refreshing open-air ambience of the Lakeshore Mardi Gras in a natural park setting in the heart of the beautiful Lakeshore community. Kid’s zone, interactive games, and food vendors, a midway, and market vendors offering arts, crafts, jewellery and more. Details

12. Capture the Flag

Bring your friends! Bring your family! Join us for a site wide game of Capture the Flag. Details

13. Saturdays in the City

Adventure Valley will open as a day use sports resort for families. Heated Pools, Organized Kids Activities, BBQ & Cafe, Tennis & more! Details

14. Simcoe Day at the Varley

Join us in the courtyard for some family friendly activities to celebrate Simcoe Day! Experience hands-on activities inspired by our current exhibition Traversive Territories. . Details

15. Emancipation Day Family Picnic

Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of music, games and more celebrating Oakville’s role in the Underground Railroad. The event commemorates August 1, 1834, the day slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire. Don’t forget to bring a picnic lunch and a lawn chair! Details

16. August Weekend Fun

Join the Scarborough Museum Youth Collective on weekends this summer for fun filled Victorian parlour entertainments and popular 20th-century board games. Enjoy delicious local delicacies from the Americas. Family fun guaranteed! Details

1. Free Movies & Theatre Events

Free movie screenings and entertainment takes place across GTA in summer.

Venues include Garden Square Brampton(Saturdays), Celebration Square Mississauga (Thursdays), Earl Bales Park, and TIFF movies across GTA.

See here for a list of all free movies and concerts.

2. The Wizard of Oz

Markham Youth Theatre’s 23rd annual MainStage Production. The Wizard of Oz is one of the most popular movie-musicals ever made by MGM. The show follows young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as they are swept away ‘over the rainbow’ to the magical world of Oz. Aided by a talking Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, Dorothy battles the Wicked Witch of the West in order to get back home, whilst keeping hold of her Ruby Slippers. Details

3. Vampire Campfire

Through singing, dancing and lots of interactive bits, The Second City cast tells the story of a spooky, silly gang of ghouls forced to spend their summer at a remedial camp for monsters. Details

4. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel and steed during our ALL-NEW SHOW. From ringside seats, discover a feast of the eyes and appetite with more action, more fun & more excitement than ever before. As you thrill to a rousing live jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring horsemanship and falconry, Medieval Times serves a four-course meal fit for royalty. Details

5. Under the Big Top

Presented by Famous People Players. Everyone loves a circus!!! The Acrobats, The Cotton Candy, The Animals, Especially the Elephants, The music will have you singing & dancing all the way home!! Details

6. PANAMANIA

Unprecedented in scale, PANAMANIA will feature more than 1,300 artists in 250 performances and exhibitions across Toronto. The festival will showcase the diverse cultures and artistic excellence of Ontario, Canada and the Americas through music, theatre, dance and more, with free and ticketed events. Details

7. Princess Pop: A Celebration of Wishes

You’re invited to sing along with Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, and all your favourite princesses at Tinkerbell’s Celebration of Wishes! But when an unexpected visitor tries to ruin everything, the princesses will need your help to find a happy ending! Details

8. Snow White

Snow White and Prince Geoffrey are childhood friends, separated by Queen Evilla when she finds out from her Mirror that Snow White is now the fairest in the land. Queen Evilla takes Snow White to the forest, and leaves her there, but Snow White meets a group of Dwarves who take her in and keep her safe. It will take the love of Geoffrey and the Dwarves to save Snow White from Queen Evilla’s jealousy. Details

9. Mary Poppins

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical! Details