"Mosaic Home Care - A tour of our Wonderful City" September 2018 - A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers
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“Mosaic Home Care – A tour of our Wonderful City”
September 2018
A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers
LABOUR DAY WEEKEND – August 31-September 3rd
Event Details
A few events that are worth visiting for the whole family:
1. Toronto International Buskerfest for Epilepsy
Performers of all types – magicians, jugglers, Ariel artists
and more – will entertain and delight both the young
and old. Also at the same venue will be the Mac &
Cheese Festival! Who doesn’t like comfort food as the
weather starts to chill? A great opportunity to try a
different take on the traditional dish with funds raised
supporting Epilepsy awareness.
Where: Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen Street East
Price Range: Admission is FREE (donation for Epilepsy
Toronto suggested); food extra
Information:
- Website: torontobuskerfest.com
2. Toronto Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest
Food, music, midway rides. Rock climbing, face painting
and live music. Come see and taste.
Where: Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road
Price Range: General Admission - $5.00; kids 12 and
under FREE; Food and Midway rides extra
Information:
- Phone: 416.249.4000
- Website: http://www.ribbaconbbqfest.com/
3. Hispanic Fiesta
Celebrate all things Spanish and Latin American – arts,
food, music, and entertainment. Over 300 Hispanic
performers from 20 different Spanish speaking
countries. A can’t miss Flamenco show on Sat/Sun.
Where: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
Price Range: FREE
Information:
- Phone: 647.889.3171
- Website: www.hispanicfiesta.com
FALL FESTIVAL AT RIVERDALE FARM & CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL
Event Details
The festival includes a corn roast, pancake breakfast, face
painting, and “Meet the Farmer” demos and other activities.
Wheel barrel races, cow flap toss. Don’t know what a cow
flap toss is? Come and find out! For a full day of fun, you
can then visit the Cabbagetown Festival for music, kids
bouncy rides, and music. FREE!
When: September 8-9, 2018, 9:30am-5pm
Where: Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester Street
Price Range: FREE admission, $1.50 corn on the cob while
they last, Sunday pancake breakfast $5.00
Information:
- Phone: 416.392.6794
- Website: http://riverdalefarmtoronto.ca/
- Website:
https://cabbagetownto.com/cabbagetown-festival/
CRUISIN FOR A CURE
Event Details
For those who like cars of any kind, but especially ‘cruisin’ or
hot rod type vehicles, visiting this car show is a great way to
spend a few hours on a Sunday with friends and family. Kids
for sure will love the cars! The purpose of this event is to
raise awareness of Prostate Cancer. Men over 40 years can
have a simple, free PSA blood test to help find cancer early
in men with no symptoms. Stay Healthy!
When: September 9, 2018, 10am-4pm
Where: CAA Centre, Brampton, 7575 Kennedy Road South
Price Range: Free
Information:
- Phone: Jim Dorsey - 905.453.3038
- Website: www.cruisinforacurecanada.com
TIM HORTON’S SOUTH SIDE SHUFFLE
Event Details
Blues & Jazz festival held annually right by the Lake.
Enjoy music and visit the special military tribute painting
done by a Veteran in honour of those who gave up their
lives in Afghanistan. In addition to the larger music
events at the Park, there is a street party with lots of
music all along the Lakeshore between the Credit River
and Hurontario. If you like music, this is a great event!
When: September 7-9, 2018
Where: Port Credit Memorial Park, 40 Lakeshore Road E.
Price Range: FREE street party on Saturday; Park
admission $10+
Information:
- Phone: 416.770.4374
- Website: www.southsideshuffle.com
CELTIC ISLAND (CENTRE ISLAND) DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Event Details
If you haven’t been to Centre Island in a while, this is a
great opportunity to visit while there is a special event
on. The St. Patrick’s Parade Society of Toronto is hosting
a celebration of Celtic music with both traditional and
modern dance music. The fee includes children’s
activities, food (while it lasts!) and music. Tickets can be
purchased in advance online.
When: September 15, 2018
Where: Centre Island
Price Range: $20 (plus Ferry ride to the Island)
Information:
- Phone: 416.996.8790
- Website: https://stpatrickstoronto.com/celtic-
island-2018/
ARTSCAPE WYCHWOOD BARNS - GARLIC FESTIVAL
Event Details
The 8th Annual Toronto Garlic Festival is back at
Artscape Wychwood Barns! The festival features
Ontario farmers selling garlic and chefs cooking with
garlic. Taste delicious garlic-inspired food and desserts
and find interesting garlic-themed products while
listening to live music, enjoying craft beer and wine,
participating in art workshops, cooking demos,
fascinating talks, a virtual reality farm tour, film
screenings and more!
If farmers’ markets are more your style, every Saturday
you can visit the Barns for fresh fruits and veggies.
When: Sunday, September 16, 2018, 9am-5pm
Where: Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street
Price Range: Admission $5.00; kids under 12 free
Information:
- Phone: 416.888.7829
- Website: artscapewychwoodbarns.ca
- Website: http://torontogarlicfestival.ca
ANIMALS IN URBAN TORONTO (dog friendly tour!)
Event Details
Heritage Toronto has many public tours in Toronto,
hosted by up and coming historians. Learn about how
animals roamed the streets – gutter pigs! - and how
other animals supplied crucial labour to move products
during the 19th Century. In keeping with the ‘animal’
theme, did you notice the dogs in the fountain? This is
their first dog-friendly walking tour so it should be fun!
Preregistration is required if bringing your dog.
Otherwise, just show up!
When: Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:30am
Where: Berczy Park, 35 Wellington Street East
Price Range: FREE (donation suggested)
Information:
- Phone: 416.338.0684
- Website: http://heritagetoronto.org/event/ani
mals-in-urban-toronto/
THE WORD ON THE STREET – book and magazine festival
Event Details
This is the World’s Largest Bookstore! If you love
reading, then this is the event for you! Over 200
authors, speakers and artists will be at the event.
The marketplace is divided in to sections, with ‘kids
lit’ and activity tent separated from the author
speakers tent. A map is on the website. Food
vendors on site. Buy a book, some food and then sit
for a bit and enjoy the waterfront!
When: Sunday September 23, 2018, 10am-5pm
Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay
West
Price Range: FREE
Information:
- Phone: 416.504.7241
- Website: thewordonthestreet.ca/Toronto/
CANADA KIDS FESTIVAL 2018
Event Details
Got kids? Then this is the place to be! Enjoy music,
dancing, wall climbing, magic shows, educational
activities, fashion show and more.
When: Sat/Sun September 22, 23, 2018, 10am-
8pm
Where: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
Price Range: FREE
Information:
- Phone: 416.501.0007
- Website:
http://www.canadakidsfestival.com/
FALL FAIRS Event Details Who doesn’t like a Fall Fair? They’re a great way to celebrate the change of seasons, have fun and learn a bit about agriculture and livestock at the same time. Petting zoos, Milking demos, Horse barrel racing. Oh My! Then there are the fruit and vegetable competitions. Maybe purchase a bale or two of hay and corn stalks to decorate your front porch. Or view the Monster Trucks. All are within a short drive of Toronto. Times and admission fees vary. Please check individual websites or phone for more information. Uxbridge Fall Fair – Sept 7, 8, 9, 2018 Elgin Park, 180 Main Street South Website: https://uxbridgefair.ca/ Georgetown Fall Fair – Sept 7, 8, 9, 2018 1 Park Avenue, Georgetown (45min-1hour from Toronto) Website: www.georgetownfallfiar.ca Phone: 905.873.6157 Beeton Fall Fair - Sept 14, 15, 16, 2018 1 2nd Street, New Tecumseth (west of Hwy 400/Hwy 88) Phone: 905.729.2225 Brampton Fair – Sept 13-16, 2018 12942 Heart Lake Road Website: www.bramptonfair.com Phone: 905.843.0210 Markham Fair – September 27-30, 2018 Markham Fairgrounds: 10801 McCowan Road Website: https://www.markhamfair.ca/2018 Phone: 905.642.3247
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM WALKS
Event Details
Volunteers of the ROM organize various walks throughout the
City that have historical significance, while putting their own
spin on them to make the walks enjoyable for all. A few are
listed below as well as the link to the ROM walks brochure:
When: 2:00-3:30pm
Where: (meet the person with the Purple umbrella!)
Sept 9 –Jarvis Street – Meet at Bloor/Church Street
Sept 23 –Music & Buildings – meet at NW corner of
Danforth/Cambridge Ave.
Sept 30 –Sacred Stones & Steeples – meet at NE corner of
Church/King St.
Price Range: FREE (donations accepted)
Information:
- Phone: 416.586.8097
- website: https://www.rom.on.ca/en/whats-on/romwalks
- brochure:
https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/imce/romwalks201
8_web.pdf
WILD TORONTO – Walking the Ravine
Event Details
Another great walk by Heritage Toronto, this time travelling
through one of Toronto’s many ravines and learning about
the geological history and industrial heritage of Toronto.
The walk ends at the Evergreen Brick Works where you can
enjoy the market, have a coffee or head back to the subway
by a free shuttle. You can register online or just show up.
When: Sunday September 29, 2018, 10:30am
Where: St. Clair Subway, meet at south entrance on
Pleasand Blvd.
Price Range: FREE (donation appreciated)
Information:
- Website: http://heritagetoronto.org/event/wild-
toronto-walking-the-ravine
NUIT BLANCHE TORONTO
Event Details
This year’s theme is a City of Change and Progress. Not only
will there be interactive installations throughout the
downtown Toronto core, but also this year will see the
event expand to include Scarborough! Come and see how
newcomer artists interpret their view of all things Toronto!
When: Sept 29 , from sunset to sunrise
th
Where: Scarborough Civic Centre, Scarborough Town
Centre and various locations in downtown Toronto
Event map: https://nbto.com/program/event-map.html
Price Range: FREE
Information:
- Website: https://nbto.com
- Email: nuitblancheTO@toronto.ca
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