Iris Malcom library

Iris Malcom Library

Harbourfront Centre is delighted to have the Iris Malcolm Library, the first ever Afro-Caribbean focused library in our Garage Bays during the Island Soul festival weekend! Brought to you by the NACCA (Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association), the library will be open to all for two days. Come connect with dedicated library staff and browse […]

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Carnival Characters Creations

Carnival Character Creations

Let’s get into the spirit of Caribbean Carnival with visual artist Karen Bell-Higgins, who takes you on a journey to create your carnival-themed clothespin character. Take a break from the heat and join Karen in the Main Loft as she shows you how to use both traditional and recyclable materials to make something unique to […]

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Carnival Collage Creatioins

Carnival Collage Creations

Celebrate Caribbean culture with VIBE artist Jasmine Vanstone! Join Jasmine for two unique art-making workshops open to participants of all ages and artistic abilities. On Saturday, August 5th and Monday August 7th it’s Island Soul Collage Day! Build your own lush Carribean island landscape using shells, sand, glitter and more! On Sunday, August 6th it’s […]

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Lores by Yolanda

Lores By Yolanda

Step into the vibrant world of Lores by Yolanda at Island Soul! Award-winning author Yolanda T. Marshall invites you to a captivating story time. Join her for a reading of C is for Carnival, an educational and rhyming alphabet book that follows children in colourful costumes as they “play mas.” The celebration continues by reading […]

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Power Kids

Power Kids

Join Power Kids and make some 3-D art! This activity is inspired by Jen Aitken’s exhibition at the Power Plant Contemporary Gallery. Aitken’s sculptures are influenced by urban architecture, particularly in Toronto. Participants use wire, paper, pipe cleaners, beads, and more to create unique sculptures.   

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Sankofa Stories

Sankofa Stories

Through an African-centered retelling of human history from ancient times to the present, participants will take part in collective music-making, learn about some African deities and lore, and explore an African Indigenous approach to connecting more deeply with nature. 

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dot art workshop

Dot / Bead Art Painting Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn about the traditional floral beadwork of the Métis people through dot art/bead art painting. Participants will be invited to create their own work of art either inspired by what they have learned or something that is important to them. 

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Complimentary childminding

Complimentary Childminding

Harbourfront Centre is pleased to offer complimentary childminding services during the Junior Festival, for children ages 4-12 years old to provide flexibility for caregivers and families attending the weekend festivities. The childminding service is facilitated by professional babysitting staff from The Summerhill Club  Caregivers must complete an authorization form available at the childminding space upon […]

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LEGO Zone

LEGO Zone

Everyone’s favourite activity has landed at JUNIOR: welcome to the LEGO® Zone! For kids of all ages, a world of LEGO® pieces in all shapes and sizes awaits you. Whether you’re following the instructions or following your imagination, we can’t wait to see what you create with LEGO® bricks.

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Tipi craft activity

Tipi Showcase: Tipi Making

Join us for a tipi crafting workshop! Children will be able to create their own personal tipi to take home.

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Tipi showcase: Storytelling

Tipi Showcase: Storytelling

Bajiishkaa-ogan enkaamigaag  Miimaampii waanje kinoomowendwaa eshkeniigjig naandaan Bajiishka-ogenaan giinaakaasaan wiidaang, Miidaash gaywiinwaa daashitoowad bezhig Menikwenjigans daanaakaasnaa-aa, Lakota giibezekaamigad we nooswen Tipi – Bajiishka-ogaan, wiidaang minwaa endaayaang etming, Bgoji Bezheki Meshwegin giinakaasaam yeshkaad, minwaa Wiigwasaatigook, entaam shiigwaa gii jiishkiigegewog gii pkwenesgewog jebwa naakaaswa naandaan Meshwegenoong minwaa wiigwasaadigwan wewenenaa jewiinaagdwendaagosiiyad waadaa-aad gwaandak ChiMnskodeng gaadnaagkiijig Anishnaabeg. Jedaagwa giinsaaksen […]

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drawing graphic novels

Creating A Graphic-Novel

How does a comic book or graphic novel get made? How many different people work on one book? What’s the process for creating a story and turning it into a graphic novel? Writer Stephanie Cooke will take you on a creative adventure, delving into ideas around the narrative building, illustration and steps to publication as […]

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Bust a move dance

Bust A Move Dance

BAM Dance will run eight workshops and inclusive dance classes for families to enjoy being creative with their children!   The mission at BAM Dance is to provide a place where people of all abilities and disabilities can express themselves, individually and as a community, through our shared love for dance. Together, we endeavour to […]

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Circus Circus

Circus! Circus!

Have you ever wanted to try some circus tricks? In this introductory-level kids activity, work with Harbourfront Centre circus instructors to try out circus activities, including aerial spinning hoops and trapeze. We will adapt for age and ability – come and watch or try! All participants must sign a waiver. A physical waiver will also […]

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Jam Zone

Jam Zone

Join the Jam Zone, where kids can try out guitars, mandolins, banjos and percussion instruments. In the Zone, kids will meet up with musicians and learn how to play along in a jam. No experience is required. Come and strum and drum and have some fun! 

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Collective banner making

Collective Banner-Making

This collaborative painting and colouring process celebrates each kid’s unique style, featuring wavy lines and lots of colour and patterns. Everyone will get the chance to contribute to the creation of an eye-catching art piece that expresses our collective experience at JUNIOR.  

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Power kids printmaking

Power Kids Printmaking

Join Power Kids and make a print that celebrates the Humber River! Participants will use ink and water to create colourful monoprints of fish, birds, animals and the landscape of the Humber River to take in its significant cultural, recreational and natural values. Did you know that there are more than 50 species of fish […]

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Paper plate tambourines

Paper Plate Tambourines

Facilitated by the Harbourfront Centre School Visits team, this art-making activity invites families and groups to create a musical instrument using simple materials and collaging techniques. Participants can consider the following questions: How can we use colour, shape and texture to create a personal musical instrument? Participants will design and build their tambourines using a […]

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Landscape experience

Experimental Landscapes

Facilitated by the Harbourfront Centre School Visits team, this art-making activity invites families and groups to design one creative response by exploring how we perceive colour, shape and texture in the land around us. Participants will consider the different elements of the land: sky, water and land. Participants can consider the following questions: How does […]

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The Ocean, Freshwater and us

The Ocean, Freshwater And Us

Did you know all waterways are connected? There’s nothing like following the flow to wrap your head around this incredible fact. The Ocean, Freshwater and Us map was developed as a learning and engagement tool for schools, libraries, museums and aquariums, conferences and other public spaces and events to use during the Ocean Week Canada […]

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Fay and Fluffy Storytime

Fay and Fluffy’s Storytime

UPDATE: Unfortunately, today’s Fay & Fluffy Storytime at JUNIOR is CANCELLED. The Storytime tent still has lots of fun costumes for kids to try on and a stage for them to tell their own stories. There are still tons of things to do today at Harbourfront Centre. Don’t miss the music, theatre, arts, and other […]

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Making Lentil Sambusa

Make Lentil Sambusa

Noir Experience is a Black chef collective showcasing the cuisine of the Black diaspora, from the Caribbean to Africa. The collective partners with local businesses, artists and musicians to create unique culinary experiences.  Lentil sambusa is a childhood memory of Chef Asres. It’s an African version of the Indian samosa. Children will learn how to […]

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Make Trinidadian doubles

Make Trinidadian Doubles

Noir Experience is a Black chef collective showcasing the cuisine of the Black diaspora, from the Caribbean to Africa. The collective partners with local businesses, artists and musicians to create unique culinary experiences.  In this workshop, learn how to make Trinidadian doubles and how each ingredient’s history transports you to Trinidad.  

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Make quiche florentine

Make Quiche Florentine

Noir Experience is a Black chef collective showcasing the cuisine of the Black diaspora, from the Caribbean to Africa. The collective partners with local businesses, artists and musicians to create unique culinary experiences.  This workshop is a one-hour cooking class for children learning the techniques of making a quiche florentine with plantain and garnish. Make […]

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