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TUESDAY, MAY 6

Meet Erin Hunter, the author of the popular Warriors series, at Indigo Books where she will read from her latest book, Warriors: The Power of Three: Outcast.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Indigo, 2300 Yonge St. (Yonge and Eglinton), 7 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-544-0049, www.indigo.ca/events, www.warriorcats.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

C!RCA is performing an exclusive matinee engagement for the whole family, featuring 46 circus acts in 45 minutes.
COST: Single $15.00; package rates available
LOCATION: Premiere Dance Centre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.
CONTACT: 416-973-4000, www.rocknrollcircus.com, www.harbourfrontcentre.com/


THURSDAY, MAY 8

Celebrate Israel at 60 at a Family Festival, followed by an evening of music, dance and entertainment highlighting six decades of the country's achievements.
PRICE: $10 to $75 (including Family Festival) or $5 Family Festival only.
LOCATION: Ricoh Coliseum, 100 Princes' Blvd (on the grounds of Exhibition Place), Family Festival in Heritage Court adjacent Ricoh at 4:30 p.m. and main events at 7:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-870-8000, www.ticketmaster.ca, www.israelat60.ca

FRIDAY, MAY 9

My Fair Lady, Lerner & Loewe's legendary musical, makes its Canadian debut this week at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Runs until May 31.
COST: $60 to $100 plus applicable service charges.
LOCATION: 5040 Yonge St. (Steps from the North York Centre TTC stop), 8 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-872-1111, www.dancaptickets.com, www.ticketmaster.ca

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SATURDAY, MAY 10

The Kid's World of Energy Festival offers an opportunity for children to explore the relationship of energy to our lives and life on the planet through activities, exhibits, presentations and live entertainment.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd.
CONTACT: www.trec.on.ca/reeducation/festival.html

Celebrate International Astronomy Day at a "star-studded" evening lecture and star party including music, storytelling, astronomy demos and displays. Telescope observing is weather permitting.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Ontario Science Centre, Imperial Oil Auditorium, Level D and TELUSCAPE, 770 Don Mills Rd., 8:30 to 11 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-696-1000, www.ontariosciencecentre.ca.

An alien plot grips Roy Thomson Hall and the future of earth music hangs in the balance at the Young People's Concert Orchestra from Planet X.
COST: $17 to $27; ask about Desjardins Family Packs
LOCATION: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-598-3375, www.tso.ca

My Fair Lady, Lerner & Loewe's legendary musical makes its Canadian debut, featuring beloved Broadway scores "The Rain in Spain," "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Get Me To The Church on Time." Runs until May 31.
COST: $60-$100 plus applicable service charges.
LOCATION: Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. (Steps from the North York Centre TTC stop), 8 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-872-1111, www.dancaptickets.com, www.ticketmaster.ca

SUNDAY, MAY 11

Bring your mother to Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens, and enjoy a charming cream tea in a beautiful setting.
COST: $12.50 plus GST and PST; tickets must be purchased in advance
LOCATION: 285 Spadina Rd., sittings at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-392-6910, www.toronto.ca/museums

A Mother's Day Royal Dinner at Casa Loma will be served in the stately elegance of Toronto's Famous Castle. Reservations required.
COST: Adults $50.44, children (4-12) $25, children (1-3) $12.70, children under 1 are free, GST & PST are extra, and gratuity is included
LOCATION: 1 Austin Terrace, 6 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-923-1171, www.casaloma.org

Meagan's Walk on Mother's Day raises awareness and funds for Pediatric Brain Tumour Research, in a five-kilometre event suitable for participants of all ages and abilities. The walk will be followed by a human chain around SickKids and a street party with food and entertainment.
COST: Registration details online
LOCATION: The walk begins at Ontario Place at 9 a.m. and ends at the Hospital for Sick Children
CONTACT: www.meaganswalk.com/html/get_involved.asp

MONDAY, MAY 12

Enjoy an exclusive live performance by the Barenaked Ladies at Chapters, as they perform tracks from their children's album Snacktime. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
COST: Free admission; wristband policy in effect.
LOCATION: Chapters, 2901 Bayview Ave., 7 p.m.; wristbands will be handed out from 5 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-222-6323, www.indigo.ca/events

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Take a trip to the circus with a hilarious take on Send in the Clowns at the Famous People Players' Going Bananas. Runs until June 30.
COST: Adults $ 54.50, seniors: $ 47.50, children: $ 39.95 (individual ticket prices includes dinner, show, dessert and coffee)
LOCATION: 110 Sudbury St., Toronto
CONTACT: 416-532-1137/1-888-453-3385, www.fpp.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Internationally recognized children's entertainer Mary Lamber is bringing her energy and enthusiasm to engage children with songs, colourful props and dance in Ajax.
COST: Free; there is no seating, so please bring a chair.
LOCATION: Heritage Square, located at Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S., 7 to 8 p.m. (Performance will be moved inside Town Hall if the weather is poor.)
CONTACT: www.townofajax.com

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Author D.J. Steinberg will be signing and talking about his new graphic novel, The Adventures of Loud Boy; a.k.a. Daniel Boom.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Indigo, Manulife, Bay and Bloor, 7p.m.
CONTACT: www.djsteinberg.com, www.indigo.ca/events

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Learn what it is like to be an archaeologist by participating in a mock dig, making clay pots and writing with Native pictographs and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Suitable for ages 8 to 12.
COST: $20 per child; pre-registration required.
LOCATION: Oshawa Community Museum, 1450 Simcoe St. S. in Lakeview Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CONTACT: Jill at 905-436-7624 ext. 106, www.oshawamuseum.org

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Join architecture critic Christopher Hume for a tour of St. James the
Less Chapel. Consecrated in 1861, this soaring Gothic church is an
outstanding example of the quality of design and craftsmanship
available in 19th-century Toronto.


SATURDAY, MAY 24

See vintage aircraft, jets, airliners, aircraft flights, flight simulators, classic cars and more at the third annual Toronto Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival offers.
COST: Adult (18-60) $15; youth (10-17): $10, seniors (60+) $10; children under 9, free; family (2 adults, up to 2 youth) $30
LOCATION: Downsview Park, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-49-WINGS (94647), http://www.pdp.ca, http://www.torontowingsandwheels.com

Sonia Rodriguez, principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, will read Cinderella and later donate a special pair of her ballet shoes to the Bata Shoe Museum.
COST: Regular admission rates apply, pre-registration required
LOCATION: 327 Bloor St. W., 2 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-979-7799 ext. 242, http://www.batashoemuseum.ca

Participate in family day at the Peel Children's Water Festival. Enjoy entertainment, outdoor education opportunities and community planting.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Heart Lake Conservation Area, 10818 Heart Lake Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-661-6600, ext. 5240, http://www.region.peel.on.ca/news/events/waterfestival

SUNDAY, MAY 25

Doors Open Toronto offers the chance to visit many child-friendly buildings and parks citywide with architectural, historic, cultural and social significance.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Locations Across Toronto
CONTACT: thestar.com

Ballet fans of all ages are invited to visit the National Ballet's studios for a rare glimpse of the dancers rehearsing and participate in children's activities including dressing up in ballet costumes, arts and crafts, colouring and movement classes.
COST: Free admission; non-perishable food donations for the Daily Bread Food Bank are greatly accepted.
LOCATION: The Walter Carsen Centre, 470 Queens Quay W., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CONTACT: http://www.national.ballet.ca/education ... _house.php

Experience circus fun at the Wonderful World of Circus Spring Show in Markham.
COST: Kids $15, parents $10
LOCATION: 2600 John St., Unit 204, 1 to 2 p.m.
CONTACT: 905-479-2411, http://www.wonderfulworldofcircus.com

MONDAY, MAY 26

The Ontario Science Centre's new IMAX film Mysteries of the Great Lakes will take you on a journey through the geography, ecology, science and history of the Great Lakes. Runs until June 21.
COST: Adult (18-64 $12, senior (65+), $9, youth (13-17) $9, child (4-12) $8, children 3 and under admitted free
LOCATION: 770 Don Mills Rd., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
CONTACT: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca

TUESDAY, MAY 27

My Fair Lady, Lerner & Loewe's legendary musical, features one of Broadway's most beloved scores including "The Rain in Spain," "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Get Me To The Church on Time" and brings together the original U.K. artistic team. Runs until May 31.
COST: $60 to $100 plus applicable service charges.
LOCATION: Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. (Steps from the North York Centre TTC stop), 8 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-872-1111, http://www.dancaptickets.com, http://www.ticketmaster.ca

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

Visit the Hamilton Children's Museum Wednesday Wrigglers for activities designed for children (infants to 4), including songs, story times, sensory play and a craft.
COST: Adult/senior (18+) $1, child (1-13) $3, infant (under 1) free
LOCATION: 1072 Main St. E. in Gage Park, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
CONTACT: 905-546-4848, http://www.hamilton.ca

THURSDAY, MAY 29

Join Andriana Mantas of Collaborative Minds to learn more about the word "no," and learns tools to strengthen your communication and build on your relationship with your child.
COST: $35 per participant + GST; pre-registration required
LOCATION: 1107 Lorne Park Rd., Mississauga, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 905-271-2900, http://www.gingerbreadlane.ca

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Attend the "Anne of Green Gables: A Canadian Icon at 100" exhibit, celebrating Lucy Maude Montgomery's Canadian classic at Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens. Runs Tuesday to Sunday until Sept. 28.
COST: Adults $5.66, seniors and youths $4.72, children $3.77 (plus GST)
LOCATION: 285 Spadina Rd., noon to 5 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-392-6910, http://www.toronto.ca/museums

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Fun-filled family events: June 7 to 13
June 6, 2008


Pulse, an artwork by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, kicked off Luminato in 2007.
This years event as promises, some great installations.



SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Participate in a Scottish music festival that celebrates the glory of Scotland's music through dance lessons and exciting live entertainment. The event is part of Luminato, which runs until June 15.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 to 11 p.m.
CONTACT: http://www.luminato.com

Learn about sustainable living at the Windfall Ecology Festival, which features exhibitors, a Kids Eco-zone, a market place, healthy cooking demonstrations, keynote speakers and more. Runs till Sunday.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket
CONTACT: http://www.windfallcentre.ca

Celebrate Barrie is a community festival with rides and inflatables, and more 50 community groups providing hands-on activities for kids.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Centennial Park, Barrie, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CONTACT: http://www.barrie.ca


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SUNDAY, JUNE 8

Mirvish Village's Pedestrian Sunday offers children's activities, the Bike Pirates, giant Scrabble, a vintage clothing show, a book sale, live music and more.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Mirvish Village, Bloor St. W. and Bathurst St., noon to 9 p.m.
CONTACT: http://www.pskensington.ca/psmirvish

TVOKids Day at Black Creek Pioneer Village features an action-packed day of dynamic TVOKids stage shows and pioneer activities with TVOKids hosts and characters.
COST: $13 adults; $9 children (ages 15 and under); $12 seniors and students; children 4 years and under free. Parking is $8.
LOCATION: 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-736-1733, http://www.tvokids.com

Ride heritage train rides, enjoy lively entertainment and a craft market at the Unionville Village Festival.
COST: Free admission
LOCATION: Main St., Unionville
CONTACT: http://www.unionvilleinfo.com


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MONDAY, JUNE 9

Bring family and friends to meet Sara Dimerman, therapist and parent educator, to celebrate the launch of her new book, Am I a Normal Parent? There will be family entertainment, activities and a raffle.
COST: Free
LOCATION: Adventure Valley, 7015 Leslie St., Thornhill, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 905-731-CAMP, http://www.helpmesara.com, http://www.adventurevalley.ca


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TUESDAY, JUNE 10

Sanctuary Song weaves opera, dance and theatre together to tell a real-life story of an Asian elephant poached at a young age from the jungles of Indonesia, and her remarkable journey to a sanctuary. Runs till June 14.
COST: $12
LOCATION: Berkley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St., 12:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 416-872-1111, http://www.ticketmaster.ca, http://www.luminato.com


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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

Kids in the Square in Ajax presents Ocean's of Magic, which combines music, comedy and magic. There is no seating, so please bring a chair.
COST: Free
LOCATION: 65 Harwood Ave. S., 7 p.m. Performances will be inside Town Hall in the event of bad weather.
CONTACT: http://www.townofajax.com


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THURSDAY, JUNE 12

Workman Arts presents Edward The "Crazy Man," a play for children about mental illness and homelessness. Recommended for children age 9 and up. Runs till June 19.
COST: Free admission; advance ticket reservations suggested
LOCATION: Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for the Performing Arts, 165 Front St. E.
CONTACT: 416 583-4339 ext. 7, http://www.workmanarts.com/Theatre/Edward.cfm


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FRIDAY, JUNE 13

The Mississauga Waterfront Festival offers dog shows, kids workshops, face painting, children's stage performances by Dora the Explorer, Max from Max & Ruby and more. Runs until Sunday.
COST: Adults: $15, seniors (65 and over), kids 12 and under: $10, children 2 and under free. Concerts included, theme park ride tickets are extra.
LOCATION: Port Credit Memorial Park
CONTACT: http://www.mississaugawaterfrontfestival.com