Small World Musical Festival on Now!

Come join the world at the Harbourfront Centre this weekend! The Small World Musical festival is one of my personal favorites of the summer season here in Toronto.  Come to the sounds of Brazil, LA/Mexico, Italy, Morocco, India, Iran and much more.  Children’s tent on site as well. Here’s a sampling of what you can experience thanks to Breakfast Television. Where: The Harbourfront Centre, 235 … Continue reading Small World Musical Festival on Now!

Small World Music in the Park

Day of Global Music in Trillium Park Come out for a  day of global sounds at Trillium Park. Experience a collection of local and international performers with an eclectic array of sounds to the stage and roaming musical acts.. Bring a blanket and a bite, stay for the day and linger by the fire to wind down summer on an upbeat!  Thanks go out to … Continue reading Small World Music in the Park

Running Groups Led by Skilled Leaders

Drop In and Join Fellow Runners Practice runs and walks available at The Run Club at all Running Room locations across Canada.  You can register with The Run Club to access to your own customized training log, manage your personal profile and receive weekly Running Room Run Club updates on local events in your area. Multiple groups with different paces and distances under the leadership of pace … Continue reading Running Groups Led by Skilled Leaders

Toronto Celebrates Canada’s 150th

 Dozens of Canada 150 Celebrations the First Weekend of July and  Beyond Check out the line up of Canada Day celebrations going on in our Toronto.  We love history, walking tours, multiculturalism, food, dance, film, music, of course fireworks and so much more.  The celebrations extend well beyond this one weekend we gather to rejoice in having this amazing place to call home. Where: Throughout … Continue reading Toronto Celebrates Canada’s 150th

Riverdale Art Walk

It’s time to get out and feast your eyes on the first major art show of the season in Toronto Shout out goes the Artists’ Network for bringing us the 19th annual Riverdale Art Walk. Exhibitors are both established and emerging arts who you can chat with on site. You can plan your route using the Gallery Guide for a sample of the artists’ work and … Continue reading Riverdale Art Walk

Enjoy and Learn About Nature in the City

Get a Refreshing Break on a Family Oriented Nature Walk in High Park The High Park Nature Centre offers fun Drop-in Family Nature Walks, no registration required. Wondering what you might see there? There is a diversity of insects and small animals, including birds that are most commonly seen in High Park and huge range of plants.  Having served the community for more than 100 years, this Centre continues … Continue reading Enjoy and Learn About Nature in the City

Icefest Yorkville

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with Bloor-Yorkville at the 12th annual Icefest! At Icefest this weekend Yorkville will be transformed into a showcase of incredible ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations, for the entire family to enjoy. This year’s theme will celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. The sculptures will use  20,000 lbs. of crystal clear ice made into sculptures inspired by the celebration of Canada’s birthday. Where: Village of Yorkville Park, at … Continue reading Icefest Yorkville

Visit a Farm in the City

Visit scenic Riverdale Farm’s 7.5 acres with pathways through wooded areas, ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens Riverdale Farm features a historic working farm, scenic pathways, pig and poultry barn, historic Francey Barn, Simpson House, Meeting House, the “Residence” and Old Zoo Ruins. The farm offers programs and activities and a fall festival.  If you are up for more exploring in the neighborhood, stroll through the Victorian architecture of Cabbagetown. Where: 201 Winchester … Continue reading Visit a Farm in the City