Canadian International Air Show Sep 2 & 3

You know its September long weekend when the Air Show is here! Enjoy aerial presentations, flyovers, stunt flying and more. The show starts at 12:30 pm Sep 1 to 3. Free with CNE admission ( or go to the Beach and enjoy the views from there! Exhibition Place.

Have a safe & fun long weekend!

Karen

Toronto Artfest Aug 31-Sept 4

Make a day out of it and take in some lunch at the Distellery District! Enjoy painting, photography, sculpture and more by Canadian artists. Aug 31 to Sep 4 from 11 am-6 pm. It's free to browse! Distillery District, 55 Mill.

Enjoy!

Karen

Reiki Healing Class Free!

This is a rare occasion! Take an introductory Reiki class free at 1pm at the World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward  For more information visit thehealingteam.org.

Enjoy!

Karen

Orangutan Awareness Weekend at the Zoo

Fun for the whole family! There will be an orangutan interpretive station, artifacts, a keeper talk and artwork painted by an orangutan. Aug 24 to 26, 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Free with admission at the  Toronto Zoo Meadowvale N of 401, 416-392-5929.

Enjoy!

Karen

Back-To-School Health Fair Aug 25

Its that time of year again when school starts up. What better way to get prepared then going to a back-to-school health fair. Screening and health info, entertainment, food, prizes and more. Noon-4 pm. Free! Rexdale Community Health Centre, 21 Panorama Ct, 416-744-0066 ext 222.

Enjoy!

Karen

IncrediBent's Magic & Comedy Circus Aug 24

Look at this fantastic event in Don Mills! It's an interactive show of laughs, magic and circus feats. Fridays times tba. Free with admission to the Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-696-1000.

Enjoy!

Karen

The CNE is open!

Let's go to the Ex oh baby..let's go to the Ex! It's that time of year again. The Canadian National Exhibition (The Ex), can be expensive for a family day of fun so I always suggest packing a lunch to bring with you and take the TTC if you can! They will be featuring bandshell concerts,  midway, rides, a talent competition and much more! It runs from Aug 17 to Sep 3. $16, child/seniors $12, under 4 free (rides extra).

Enjoy!

Karen

Yogathon Aug 19

Get outside and exercise! Why not head on down to Yonge-Dundas Square this Sunday a Yogathon! Yoga classes from 9:30 am-1 pm. For more info check out ydsquare.ca. The fee is $20.

Enjoy!

Karen

Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival!

This summer seems to be for eating and drinking! The Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival  will feature ales, lagers, and seasonal and experimental beers from local producers, plus gourmet food trucks! $15, advance tickets are $10 (benefits Toronto Rail Heritage Museum). Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner. The festival runs from Aug 11 to 12!

Drink responsibly!

Karen

Taste of the Danforth!

It's that time again! Eat, Eat, Eat! The Taste Of The Danforth Festival of Greek culture with food tasting, live music and dance, fitness demos, a kids' Fun Zone and more. Free! Danforth from Broadview to Jones. The festival runs from Aug 10 to 12

Enjoy!

Karen

Freebies at the shops at don mills!

Flaire Condos, the newest residence to join Shops, is commemorating its brand new sales centre with the help of some of the Shops’ most popular vendors and they want you to celebrate with them! Throughout the summer, the stores and restaurants at Shops want to give a little something to help you experience what it’s like to live here. All you have to do is sign up at the Live at the Shops blog  to select your favourite shop from the list, and come by the new sales centre at 6 Pabst Lane to pick up your voucher for a free gift. While you’re there, tour the model suite complete with Flaire’s trademark sculptural balcony. Four retailers will participate each month until September, so you can choose the voucher that’s right for you. Then, venture out and collect your free treat. One voucher per person per month. No purchase necessary. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.

Enjoy!

Karen

Antique Market

Find treasures at the Rosedale Valley Antique Market/Salvage Shop Multi-dealer market. Every Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Free at the Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview . For more information call 416-469-2557.

Enjoy!

Karen

Miniature Train Aug 2

All Aboard The Miniature Train (Toronto Firefighters' Toy Drive) Tour the plaza by train and raise money for kids. Thursdays Aug 2 11 am-5 pm. $3. Shops at Don Mills, Don Mills and Lawrence

Enjoy!

Karen