Join us for Scarborough’s biggest celebration of young audiences! Featuring theatre, circus, music and dance performances as well as workshops and activities, there’s something for everyone at Family Fest.
Best of all - admission to every event at Family Fest is completely FREE so you can spend all day enjoying everything the festival has to offer!
July 10 - 14 at the Greek Theatre in Guild Park & Gardens
Wednesday July 10
Nagata Shachu’s appearance is made possible through Arts in the Parks, a Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council strategic initiative.
Guild Festival Theatre’s Family Fest begins July 10 at 6:30pm with audience favourite Nagata Shachu.
Join this taiko and music group as they lead you in a thirty-minute drum and movement workshop using authentic Japanese hand-drums. The workshop will be followed by a one-hour thunderous and heart-pounding performance.
Thursday July 11-Saturday July 13
For three nights at 6:00pm renowned theatre company Roseneath Theatre brings their award-winning show The Money Tree to The Greek Theatre.
About the show:
When Shasta’s father loses his job, she is devastated to learn that previously laid plans for her upcoming birthday party must be significantly downsized. As the story progresses, Shasta and Simon meet a mysterious Traveler who gives them a seed that will make a tree grow leaves of money. Through a truly magical journey, the two ultimately learn that being a loyal friend is worth more than a big party or having all the latest toys.
Audience recommendation: ages 6-12
Tickets to The Money Tree are free but advanced booking is recommended:
Saturday July 13
Frog in Hand - Beekeepers
12pm
A troupe of friendly clowns from Frog in Hand have been let loose in the GTA this Summer! In this production, our hilarious performers dance and sing - interacting with passersby to spark laughter and revel in play! Our silly bees and beekeeper characters are great fun for the whole family.
suitable for: all ages
Douzie
1pm
Métis fiddler Alexandre Tétrault delivers traditional tunes with a modern twist.
suitable for: all ages
Poesy
Drop in from 2pm-5pm
Have a poem created just for you! Poesy’s poets create personalized poetry crafted in real time on vintage typewriters
suitable for: 6+
Spirit of Africa
2:30pm
This vibrant performance encompasses music, drum and dance which are the heart of the African people. Embrace the Spirit of Africa and let the rhythm and sound move you. This presentation weaves together traditional African dance, music, and storytelling to create an experience of peace and understanding.
suitable for: all ages
Trash Panda Brass
4pm
Trash Panda Brass is a new and exciting voice in the Toronto brass band scene where they are “retooling the art of busking into a kind of amazing outdoor ambush”. Trash Panda is known for their upbeat and fun loving tunes, paying homage to quintessential queer hits and icons.
suitable for: all ages
The Grand Salto Theatre
5pm
Family Fest favourite The Grand Salto is back with a brand new bubble show! Critically acclaimed and award winning circus duo Myque Franz and Zita Nyarady have performed around the world and have returned to Guild Park to delight and amaze you with bubbles like you’ve never seen them.
suitable for: under 12
Sunday July 14
Scarborough Uke Jam
12pm
Bring your uke, or just come to listen and sing along.
The Scarborough Uke Jam provides a fun, low-pressure environment where you can play and sing with a group of like-minded uke enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome!
suitable for: all ages
Hoop You
Drop in 1pm-4pm
We bring the hoops, you bring the play! Have fun with dozens of colourful hula hoops of all sizes, plus music and a hula hoop expert to teach you the moves. will show the whole family how to move at this hula hoop dance party!
suitable for: all ages
Douzie
2pm
Métis fiddler Alexandre Tétrault delivers traditional tunes with a modern twist.
suitable for: all ages
Sinfonia Toronto String Quartet
4pm
This world class quartet performs favourite classical-pops selections that will get toes tapping and listeners humming along. The perfect introduction to classical music for members of the whole family!
suitable for: 6+
