4169 Bathurst Street
east side of Bathurst, south of Sheppard
416-392-3846.

Family Fun Summer Festival – every second Thursday
Free family activities begin at 5:30 p.m.
All Thursday performances run from 7 to 8 p.m.
Enter a ballot for a chance to win a free child’s birthday party certificate from the Creative Club for Kids every Thursday Night!!!

• July 15: The Ben Show – entertaining local comedian, busker and juggler
• July 29: Rythme Umurisho Toronto – back by popular demand, this colourful and energetic drumming group from Burundi return to share their traditional drumming and dancing skills. Children of all ages are invited on stage to drum along with the performers
• Aug 12: The Ken Lewis Trio – calypso music from the Islands. This three-piece pan ensemble will transport you to the Islands. Come dressed for a Caribana party
• Aug 26: Duffle Bag Children’s Theatre – Plenty of laughs and good times all-evening long. An entertaining performance of Peter Pan featuring comic actors and good-humoured audience participation. A great way to end the summer

In case of rain, all performances will take place in the Earl Bales Community Centre located in Earl Bales Park.

How to get there:
Earl Bales Park is located at 4169 Bathurst St., east side of Bathurst St., south of Sheppard Ave.

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