Mosaic Home Care A tour of our Wonderful City September 2018

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1 Mosaic Home Care A tour of our Wonderful City September 2018 A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers

2 LABOUR DAY WEEKEND August 31-September 3rd 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 - 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 - Phone: Website: 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 - Phone: Website:

3 FALL FESTIVAL AT RIVERDALE FARM & CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL 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 $ Phone: Website: - Website: CRUISIN FOR A CURE 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 - Phone: Jim Dorsey Website:

4 TIM HORTON S SOUTH SIDE SHUFFLE 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+ - Phone: Website: CELTIC ISLAND (CENTRE ISLAND) DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 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) - Phone: Website:

5 ARTSCAPE WYCHWOOD BARNS - GARLIC FESTIVAL 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 - Phone: Website: artscapewychwoodbarns.ca - Website: ANIMALS IN URBAN TORONTO (dog friendly tour!) 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 19 th 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) - Phone: Website: mals-in-urban-toronto/

6 THE WORD ON THE STREET book and magazine festival 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 - Phone: Website: thewordonthestreet.ca/toronto/ CANADA KIDS FESTIVAL 2018 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 - Phone: Website:

7 FALL FAIRS 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: Georgetown Fall Fair Sept 7, 8, 9, Park Avenue, Georgetown (45min-1hour from Toronto) Website: Phone: Beeton Fall Fair - Sept 14, 15, 16, nd Street, New Tecumseth (west of Hwy 400/Hwy 88) Phone: Brampton Fair Sept 13-16, Heart Lake Road Website: Phone: Markham Fair September 27-30, 2018 Markham Fairgrounds: McCowan Road Website: Phone:

8 ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM WALKS 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) - Phone: website: - brochure: 8_web.pdf WILD TORONTO Walking the Ravine 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) - Website:

9 NUIT BLANCHE TORONTO 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 th, from sunset to sunrise Where: Scarborough Civic Centre, Scarborough Town Centre and various locations in downtown Toronto Event map: Price Range: FREE - Website: nuitblancheto@toronto.ca