The Word on the Street is a national celebration of literacy and the written word – Toronto’s festival, featuring book readings, author signings, marketplace, kids activities and more, takes place at Queen’s Park, Sunday September 25, 2011 from 11am-6pm.
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The TD Irie Music Festival runs Friday July 29 – Monday August 1, 2011, featuring performances at Queen’s Park and Yonge-Dundas Square, along with film screenings and art displays at City Hall.
The free event celebrates music, “from Reggae to Salsa, Soul to African; dance from the African Diaspora presented in association with dance Immersion, spoken word/literature, visual arts exhibition, movies, delicious tropical food & drinks and more”.
Visit iriemusicfestival.com for more details.
Kids, 6-12 years of age, can participate in an outdoor scavenger hunt this summer at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The hunts take place every Wednesday from 10:30am-11:30am, through until August 31, 2011.
Pre-registration is recommended but drop-ins are welcome. Visit ontla.on.ca for more details.
Afrofest, a celebration of the richness and diversity of African culture, takes place at Queen’s Park, Saturday & Sunday July 9 & 10, 2011.
Featuring world-renowned African musicians and top African groups based in Canada, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, artistic displays, music workshops, and activities for youth and children.
Visit musicafrica.org for more details.
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