Mt Pleasant Village Harvest Fair Sept 29

The Mt Pleasant Village Harvest Fair is here! They will have a pumpkin-carving contest, apple pie bake-off, music, a meet-and-greet with a Paralympic athlete (noon-2 pm) and more! THe fair will be from 10 am-5 pm at Mt Pleasant btwn Eglinton and Davisville and its free! For more info visit mountpleasantvillage.ca.

Enjoy!

Karen

Ontario Distilled: Art Show Sept 27

Ontario Distilled: Art Show (Taylor Statten Camping Bursary) Come out and enjoy in an evening of Canadian art and entertainment that will help give children a chance to experience Ontario's northland by sending them to camp! I am a big supporter of the outdoors and believe every child should have the right to experience The Great Canadian Outdoors. It begins at 6 pm and the fee is $40-$50 at the Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview. For more info visit: tscbfartshow.eventbrite.com.

Enjoy!

Karen

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes! Sept 27

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes (White Ribbon Campaign) is when Men (and women) walk in high heels to raise awareness and funds to end violence against women. This will take place from  noon-2 pm at Yonge-Dundas square. Please pre-register at  walkamiletoronto.org.

Thank you!

Karen

Harvest Festival Sept 23!

This will be fun for the whole family! The Harvest Festival will have musicians, story telling, historic cooking demos, tastings and more.From noon-4 pm. $20, children $15 at Todmorden Mills 67 Pottery Rd.

Enjoy!

Karen

The Brewer's Backyard Sept 23

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at a craft beer and food-tasting event! From noon-4 pm, free admission at the Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview. Please ensure you have a designated driver and drink responsibly.

Enjoy!

Karen

Dragon's Den in Toronto! Sept 19

Dragons' Den Day In Canada right here in Toronto! I watch this show every week and this looks like a lot of fun and could be very interesting! A Dragons' Den marketplace with products from past pitchers, live pitches and autograph signing with Arlene Dickinson, Kevin O'Leary and others. 11 am-2 pm. Free. CBC Atrium, 250 Front W

Enjoy!

Karen

Canada's Walk of Fame Festival Sept 20-23

This looks fantastic! A Canadian music and film festival, with performances by Randy Bachman, Sarah McLachlan and K'Naan, Johnny Reid, DJ Champion and others. Various prices, Nathan Phillips Square concerts free! Massey Hall (178 Victoria) Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge), Nathan Philips Square (Queen and Bay).

The Home Show is here! Sept 20-23

It's that time of year again! The Fall Home Show is here! Enjoy talks by celebrity guests including Jonathan Scott and Colin McAllister, seminars, decor tips, exhibits and more. The show runs from Sept. 20 to 21, 11 am-9 pm; Sept. 22, 10 am-9 pm; Sept. 23, 10 am-5 pm. Tickets are $15 or in advance $12; seniors and children are $13 or in advance $10. Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place.

Enjoy!

Karen

Toronto Trails Festival Sept 15-Oct 27

This sounds fantastic! The whole family can go and have a blast! The Toronto Trails Festival  where you get your boots on for walks and hikes happening every weekend throughout the city from Sept. 15 to Oct 27. Free!

Happy trails!

Karen

Vegetarian Food Festival Sept 7-9

This is a delicious festival and I encourage everyone to go! The Vegetarian Food Festival has cooking demos, presentations, workshops, vegetarian food and more from Toronto Vegetarian Assoc. Free! Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, 416-973-4000, veg.ca. Sep 7 to 9.

Enjoy!

Karen

Food Truck Mania! Sept 9

Check this out! Awestruck 2012: Food Truck Eats Southern Ontario street food's hottest talents gather to celebrate the street food scene, with food trucks and music on September 9 from 2-8 pm. $15-$60. Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview

Enjoy!

Karen

Learn about sustainable fish Sept. 6

This is very important information. Go to the Ocean Wise Lecture on sustainable seafoodand learn what to eat for the sake of our oceans. 7 pm. Free! Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. For more information call: 416-466-2129.

Enjoy!
Karen