Run, walk and get under the Big Top in Toronto this weekend

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It’s Mother’s Day weekend and if you don’t already have plans – or are still looking for somewhere fun to take the special woman or women in your life – we’ve got you covered.

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Now, if Mom wanted the weekend to herself but you want to get out there and have a good time, there’s lots to do that everyone can enjoy.

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Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans.

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Enjoy live entertainment, rides, games, arts and crafts, inflatables, a thrift booth, food, a beer garden, a parade and so much more.

The community event is at Rosedale Park at 20 Scholfield Ave. on Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Note: Road closures for Saturday morning’s parade will be rolling from Formation Area Whitney Park at Roxborough Dr. and Glen Rd., northbound from Glen Rd. to Summerhill Ave., westbound from Summerhill Ave. to MacLennan Ave., southbound from MacLennan Ave. to Scholfield Ave. and westbound from Scholfield Ave. to Rosedale Park.

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Outside Looking In

Canada’s largest Indigenous youth performance – 175 Inuit, Metis and First Nations young people from 14 communities – are featured in an incredible showcase that seamlessly fuses the culture with hip hop and street art.

Head to Meridian Hall on Friday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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Found Footage Festival

Childhood friends Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher take audiences on a guided tour of their latest and greatest VHS finds, providing commentary and updates on the people in these videotaped obscurities.

Celebrate the videos that time forgot as their tour hits Revue Cinema at 400 Roncesvalles Ave. on Friday at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 p.m.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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Letting Out the Cows

Watch rescued cows run, jump, moo and even dance into their first spring pasture after a long winter in the barn.

There will be vegan food available as well as pre-made veggie boxes to feed the animals and 100% of the proceeds raised will be used to cover animal care costs such as food, bedding and veterinary services.

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Check out the one-of-a-kind, must-see spectacle at Farmhouse Garden Animal Home at 30 Scugog Line 12 in Uxbridge on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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5K Walk and Hospital HUG

The Meagan Bebeneck Foundation’s 23rd annual signature walk leads participants through the city to the Hospital for Sick Children, where walkers will surround the hospital and form the only human hug of its kind in the world to raise awareness and funds for paediatric brain tumour research.

The family-friendly event starts at Hotel X on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. though check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. where there will be snacks, crafts and face-painting.

To register or for more information, click here.

Lite-Brite: Worlds of Wonder

Experience the magic of imagination brought to life in this captivating cinematic journey that combines the nostalgic delight of the classic kids’ toy Lite-Brite with cutting-edge immersive technology.

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Explore the thousands of colourful lights, play games and create your own art at Illuminarium at the Distillery District until June 30.

For tickets and more information, click here.

Contact Photography Festival

Visitors can expect a roster of 250 established and emerging artists who will present their lens-based works in more than 140 exhibitions, public art installations and commissioned projects at museums, galleries and other public spaces across Toronto.

The exhibitions run until May 31 at venues across the GTA. For more information, click here.

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Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO

The groundbreaking, futuristic show featuring vibrant characters, inspiring music and never-before-seen acrobatic feets promises to mesmerize audiences under the Big Top hits Toronto as it embarks on its cross-country tour.

All the action’s at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W. until Aug. 4. For tickets and more information, click here.

Bourbon Street North Festival

Celebrate the sights, sounds and sizzle of the Big Easy in a New Orleans-inspired event that will showcase traditional jazz and blues music and food with creole-inspired flavours.

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The festival is in the Distillery District on Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Beginning May 20, the fest can be enjoyed Mondays to Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. until June 16.

For tickets and more information, click here.

Sporting Life 10K

Run, walk, jog or stroll down iconic Yonge St. in support of Campfire Circle and give the healing power of camp to kids and families impacted by childhood cancer or serious illness.

The race begins at Yonge St. and Davisville Ave. on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and ends at Lake Shore Blvd. W. by Exhibition Place and Ontario Place.

For a complete list of road closures, click here. To donate or for more information, click here.

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