This Thanksgiving weekend, explore a world of good at HarbourKIDS: Folk. We’re celebrating the positivity of communities, families and friends through folk music, folk tales, folk art, folk theatre and more over three folk-filled days.

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Paper Patchwork Quilt

11:00am – 5:00pm

Family

Learning

Make a paper patch and add it to a patchwork “quilt” that grows over the weekend. Paper patches will be made with a type of Japanese paper called Chiyogami.

Cool Stuff Your Grandma Knows How to Do

11:00am – 5:00pm

Family

Learning

No doubt about it – grandmas rock! The people from Wise Daughters Craft Market offer demos on how to crochet, spin and embroider.

Yarnstorming Trees

11:00am – 5:00pm

Family

Learning

Help us grow our yarn storms throughout the weekend! Instructors will be on hand to teach novices the basic knit stitch so everyone can contribute regardless of age or skill level.

It's Your City - Toronto

11:00am – 5:00pm

Family

Learning

Visual Arts

This travelling art installation has already been completed in Hamilton, Brantford, Mississauga, Kitchener, and Waterloo. HarbourKIDS: Folk is proud to be the Toronto host of this evolving community based project. Facilitated by Elizabeth Gosse.

Natrel Pom Pom Tree

11:00am – 4:00pm

Family

Learning

Make a pom-pom to contribute to our growing pom-pom installation! Facilitated by Alison Thompson.

Toronto 2015 Pan/ParaPan Am Games

11:00am – 5:00pm

Family

Visit the Toronto 2015 Pan/ParaPan Am Games area to try your hand at a sport and learn more about the games.

The Cowgirl Choir

11:30am

Family

Music

Check out this multi-harmony, old-timey country choir that covers old and modern classics.

The Elwins

1:00pm

Family

Music

The Elwins serve up sets of high-energy sets full of smile-inducing sing-alongs, plenty of crowd participation, and even impromptu dance competitions.

Music With Bite: Fiddlehead

1:00pm

Family

Music

Fiddlehead strikes every chord: sometimes sunny, sometimes dark, sometimes scary but always ready to play – a character and her violin. A performance combining movement, music and fantasy.

evalyn parry's SPIN

1:30pm

Family

Theatre

The award-winning theatre artist and musician presents a brand new adaptation of her hit show, adapted for HarbourKIDS audiences.

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