Last-minute things to do before the kids go back to school
With the start of the school year just around the corner, check out these family friendly events throughout the region to help you make the most of the final days of summer
Yorkregion.com
August 23, 2019
Markham-Milliken Children's Festival 2019
The perfect way for families to beat the end-of-summer boredom. It features a variety of free play zones, crafts, educational and engaging activities, vendors, food from around the world, live entertainment, Disney princesses, superheroes and more.
Location and Venue: 5665 14th Ave., Markham, ON, L3S 3K5 (Aaniin Community Centre and Library) Event date and time: Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00AM - 7:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: See web site for info
Newmarket Car Club Crazy Car Show
Join the Newmarket Car Club for another crazy car show, featuring classic and exotic cars.
Location and Venue: Water Street and Main Street South, Newmarket, ON, (Fairy Lake) Event date and time: Saturday, August 24, 2019 11:00AM - 4:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Newmarket Poutine Feast
Come on down to the Magna Centre and enjoy twists on a Canadian classic, poutine! There will also be games for the whole family, donuts, lemonade and ice cream! Poutine contest on Sunday at 2pm!
Location and Venue: 800 Mulock Dr., Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1W2 (Magna Centre) Event date and time: Saturday, August 24, 2019 11:00AM - 9:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Free BBQ Lunch
Join us at Richvale Bible Chapel for a delicious BBQ lunch and fun lawn games. Lots of great food, fun for the whole family. No rsvp required.
Location and Venue: 24 Oak Ave., Richmond Hill, ON, (Richvale Bible Chapel) Event date and time: Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00PM - 1:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Vitanova Summer Festival
Fun Filled Family Day! There will be Live Music, BBQ, Raffle, Silent Auction and Lots of Games for the whole Family.
Location and Venue: 6299 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan, ON, L4L 1A7 (Vitanova Foundation) Event date and time: Sunday, August 25, 2019 1:00PM - 6:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Lego Ninjago: Master Wu's Mission
Unleash your Ninja building powers to complete Master Wu's challenges with exclusive building activities, mega mini movie creations and practicing your ninja moves with your favourite NINJAGO characters to become a 'Master of Spinjitzu'!
Location and Venue: 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Vaughan, ON, L4K 5W4 (LEGOLAND Discovery Centre) Event date and time: Monday, August 26, 2019 10:00AM - 8:00PM Audience: Children Price: https://toronto.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/tickets/
Leftover Craft Day (ages 0-6)
Make crafts from our supply of leftover items from this past year. You never know what you’ll find and create.
Location and Venue: 2 Park Dr., Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, L4A 4K1 (Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library) Event date and time: Monday, August 26, 2019 10:15AM - 10:45AM Audience: Children Price: Free
Moonlight Movies
Enjoy an outdoor movie on a huge inflatable screen under the stars. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair, blanket and snack to enjoy during the movie.
Location and Venue: Various locations in Newmarket, Newmarket, ON, L3y 3Y3 (Newmarket - various locations) Event date and time: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:15PM - 10:15PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Get Out In Nature with the Library
Each Wednesday children will have an opportunity to explore nature by creating a nature inspired fun craft.
Location and Venue: 438 Park Ave., Newmarket, ON, L3Y1W1 (Newmarket Public Library) Event date and time: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:00AM - 12:00PM Audience: Children Price: $3
Junior A Hockey: Aurora Tigers vs. Pickering Panthers
The Aurora Tigers take on the Pickering Panthers in Ontario Junior Hockey League Action.
Location and Venue: 1 Community Centre Ln., Aurora, ON, L4G 7B1 (Aurora Community Centre) Event date and time: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 2:00PM - 5:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: $6 - $14
Bedtime Storytime at Riverwalk Commons StoryPod
Join us at the Story Pod in downtown Newmarket for stories, songs and rhymes. No registration required.
Location and Venue: 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 3Y9 (Riverwalk Commons) Event date and time: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 7:00PM - 7:30PM Audience: Children Price: Free
York9 hosts Forge FC of Hamilton in Canadian Premier League soccer action.
Location and Venue: Steeles Avenue West and Keele Street, North York, Vaughan, ON, (York Lions Stadium -- York9 FC) Event date and time: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 7:00PM - 9:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Tickets starting at $19
Moonlight Movies
Enjoy an outdoor movie on a huge inflatable screen under the stars. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair, blanket and snack to enjoy during the movie.
Location and Venue: Various locations in Newmarket, Newmarket, ON, L3y 3Y3 (Newmarket - various locations) Event date and time: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 8:15PM - 10:15PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Concerts in the Park - Richmond Hill
Thursdays at Mill Pond. There are also some musical afternoons on Sundays at Richmond Green Park. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or cushions to enjoy.
Location and Venue: 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 4B5 (Mill Pond Gallery) Event date and time: Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:00PM - 9:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Movies in the Park - Ralph Breaks the Internet, Wreck It Ralph 2 (PG)
Movies in the Park is back! Enjoy excitement with crafts and games for all to enjoy before the movie, starting at 7:30 p.m. Movie will start at 8:30 p.m. Movie is free but a donation for the Aurora Food Pantry is greatly appreciated.
Location and Venue: Conover Ave. and Borealis Ave., Aurora, ON, (Hickson Park) Event date and time: Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:30PM - 10:15PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
MePower Summer Workshops for Girls Ages 6-12
Weekly workshops in a relaxed environment for girls to learn how to increase self-esteem and bust out of our comfort zone with confidence. with limited space to ensure your daughter receives full attention. Register for exact location
Location and Venue: Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, ON, (Private Residence) Event date and time: Friday, August 30, 2019 9:00AM - 12:00PM Audience: Children Price: $40
Friday Films and Freezies - Dumbo
Beat the heat with blockbuster family film on the big screen. Free freezies. Bring nut-free snacks and something cozy to sit in. Featured movie: Dumbo
Location and Venue: 90 Wexford Dr., Georgina, ON, L4P 3P7 (Georgina Public Library -- Keswick Branch) Event date and time: Friday, August 30, 2019 10:30AM - 12:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Summer Pokemon Activities
Participate in Pokémon themed activities like the Safari Zone scavenger hunt, craft Pokémon buttons, and design your own Poké balls.
Location and Venue: 15145 Yonge St., Aurora, ON, L4G 1M1 (Aurora Public Library) Event date and time: Saturday, August 31, 2019 11:00AM - 3:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Family Movie -- Dufferin Clark Library
Enjoy a movie with your family while you share time together. It's fun for kids and parents! Watch our family-oriented feature films on the big screen.
Location and Venue: 1441 Clark Ave. W., Vaughan, ON, L4J 7R4 (Dufferin Clark Library) Event date and time: Saturday, August 31, 2019 12:00PM - 2:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Youth Showcase Concert Series
The Youth Showcase Concert Series is the hottest youth music festival of the summer and aims to promote local artists and bands under the age of 25.
Location and Venue: 179 Enterprise Blvd., Markham, ON, L6G 1B3 (Markham Courtyard) Event date and time: Saturday, August 31, 2019 2:00PM - 5:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Chinese Acrobatic Show
The Chinese acrobats will showcase their amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control as they push the envelope of human possibility.
