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Oct. 31: Experience a magical Halloween in the park

October 17, 2020October 29, 2020 Streeter staff Halloween, Ismailova Theatre of Dance

Ismailova Theatre of Dance is creating a magical Halloween experience for children despite the quarantine.

Aug. 21–Sept. 7: Attend the CNE without leaving home

August 7, 2020August 20, 2020 Streeter staff CNE, Howie Mandel

Toronto’s end of summer tradition, the CNE, continues in a new way this year — coming to life online from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7.

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Aug. 17–28: Get the Word on the Street — virtually

August 3, 2020August 11, 2020 Streeter staff authors, reading, Word on the Street

The Word On The Street’s Summer Spectacular is taking place in virtual form for kids and teenagers this summer.

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Feb. 23: Dance away the winter blahs in Kensington

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 Streeter staff Augusta Avenue, Supermarket

An afternoon of dancing is presented at the Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave. on Feb. 23, to raise money for ALPHA Alternative Junior Public School.

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Dec. 7: Solar observing at science centre

November 23, 2019June 2, 2019 Streeter staff Don Mills Road, Ontario Science Centre, science

You can safely observe the sun with specially filtered telescopes on selected Saturdays at the Ontario Science Centre throughout 2019.

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Dec. 6: Do-it-yourself bath bomb

November 22, 2019November 23, 2019 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

Teenagers can make a holiday gift for a friend or family member — a relaxing bath bomb — at Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd.

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Nov. 29: Teens make ornaments at S. Walter Stewart

November 15, 2019November 11, 2019 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Teenagers can learn to turn old cards into three-dimensional ornaments at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., on Nov. 29.

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Nov. 24: Santa’s parade in the Upper Beaches

November 10, 2019November 18, 2019 Streeter staff Community Centre 55, Kingston Road, Santa Claus, Santa Claus Parade, Walter Street

The annual Hamper’s Santa Claus Parade in the Beaches takes place on Sunday, Nov. 24 this year, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Nov. 17: Santa Claus Parade at 115

November 3, 2019November 9, 2019 Streeter staff Bloor Street East, Eatons, Jarvis Street, Queen's Park Crescent, Santa Claus, Santa Claus Parade, University Avenue

For the 115th year, Santa brings his original parade to town on Nov. 17. At 12:30 p.m., the Toronto Santa Claus Parade starts at Bloor and Parliament

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Nov. 2: Solar observing at science centre

October 19, 2019June 2, 2019 Streeter staff Don Mills Road, Ontario Science Centre, science

You can safely observe the sun with specially filtered telescopes on selected Saturdays at the Ontario Science Centre throughout 2019.

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Nov. 2: Build and take home the Star Wars starship

October 19, 2019November 1, 2019 Streeter staff Dufferin Street, LEGO

On Saturday, Nov. 2, kids can build and take home the legendary Star Wars starship, as well as play with the new interactive Star Wars lightsaber.

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Oct. 5: Solar observing at science centre

September 21, 2019June 2, 2019 Streeter staff Don Mills Road, Ontario Science Centre, science

You can safely observe the sun with specially filtered telescopes on selected Saturdays at the Ontario Science Centre throughout 2019.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Weekends: Children’s Garden at the Brick Works

September 1, 2019June 16, 2019 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, Evergreen Brick Works

Every weekend through summer, children are inspired to use their imagination in open-ended play and contribute to the care of the Brick Works space.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Sept. 7: Solar observing at science centre

August 24, 2019June 2, 2019 Streeter staff Don Mills Road, Ontario Science Centre, science

You can safely observe the sun with specially filtered telescopes on selected Saturdays at the Ontario Science Centre throughout 2019.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Weekends: Children’s Garden at the Brick Works

August 1, 2019June 16, 2019 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, Evergreen Brick Works

Every weekend through summer, children are inspired to use their imagination in open-ended play and contribute to the care of the Brick Works space.