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 PERFORMANCE RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JULY 14TH!

Due to weather conditions on Wednesday, July 10th, audience favourite Nagata Shachu will now perform on Sunday, July 14th! See the schedule below for all the details.

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+

nagata shachu

6:30pm

The finale of Guild Festival Theatre’s third annual Family Fest will be 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.