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It's Canada's 143rd birthday! We'll be celebrating the many cultures and artistic genres that form our Canadian identity with programming for all ages. You'll come join us, eh?
12:00pm
See how fast you and your friends can paddle our mini-kayaks around our challenging obstacle course!
Family
12:00pm 8:00pm
Kids stay on top of the weather by making their own windsocks!
Craft & Design
Family
1:00pm 6:00pm
Come play a familiar game with new songs, new rhythms and in entirely new ways!
Family
1:00pm 2:00pm
With Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Harbourfront Centre welcomes Canada's newest citizens with a swearing-in ceremony.
Family
1:00pm 1:30pm
Slovakia’s finest musical export brings Roma music to the party!
Music
Dance
1:00pm 6:00pm
Hey kids, come get your hair sprayed Red and White!
Family
1:00pm 6:00pm
Float the day away in the comfort of a canoe on The Natrel Pond!
Family
1:30pm 2:30pm
Award-winning shorts from the National Film Board of Canada.
Film
Family
1:30pm 8:30pm
Join the revolution! Sadie Spins, with her hoops of all sizes, teaches visitors how to use a Hula Hoop.
Learning
Family
2:00pm 2:30pm
Masaisai MuDare lead a celebration for the restoration and solidarity of Indigenous cultures around the world!
Music
Dance
2:00pm
See how fast you and your friends can paddle our mini-kayaks around our challenging obstacle course!
Family
2:30pm 3:30pm
This Canadian jazz legend has more than 20 years under his belt and was the leader of the original “Harbourfront Centre House Band.” We celebrate his return to the main stage!
Music
3:30pm 4:30pm
Don’t miss as two renowned local chefs create delectable Mexican desserts using Canadian maple syrup. Muy rico!
Food
3:30pm 4:30pm
If you could go back and speak to your 12-year-old self, what would you say? This remarkable documentary may have the answer.
Film
4:00pm 4:30pm
Originating in China thousands of years ago, the diabolo has become a staple in the local juggling and circus communities. We present one of the hottest Canadian performers of this exhilarating art form.
Family
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