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Canopy Connections: Summer Wonder with TPL Fort York

Listen to family friendly stories that have been carefully selected to get you thinking about the significance of trees and the principles of shade equity.  Enrich your learning through interactive games and activities delivered by Fort York library staff.

Canopy Connections: Sunset Concert with The Taylor Academy

Students from The Taylor Academy – Canada’s leading classical music training program – share their music.  Enjoy their showstopping virtuosity under the cover of the Moving Forest canopy and enjoy a beautiful sunset that will sweep you into the weekend. 

July 7 to July 11

Moving Forest @ Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre

See you at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, July 7 to July 11! A flock of 50 trees in shopping carts travels throughout the city,  stopping to create a refreshing shade canopy in usually-sunny spaces.

Roller Skate Lessons: July 11

Learn how to roll with us! This summer, we’re offering weekly roller skate lessons for those who are looking to gain basic skills. Our expert instructors will help novice skaters build confidence on wheels and navigate our figure-eight trail. 

July 14 to July 20

Moving Forest @ Harbourfront Centre

See you at the Harbourfront Centre, July 14 to July 20! A flock of 50 trees in shopping carts travels throughout the city,  stopping to create a refreshing shade canopy in usually-sunny spaces.

Art Socials: July 16

Explore linework and pattern making with this fun and accessible approach to creating prints. In this workshop with local artist Sarah Aranha, you’ll create your own designs by carving custom foam blocks and then apply ink to these forms to print your own set of greeting cards, just in time for the approaching fall season.

Sun/Shade Curators’ Tours: July 17

Go behind the scenes of our Sun/Shade outdoor art exhibition by joining a curators’ tour with The Bentway’s Programming team. Learn about the inspiration behind the season, the creation of each artwork, and how they fit together. Sun/Shade explores new ways of collaborating with the sun, as well as the importance of shade, in our urban spaces.

Roller Skate Lessons: July 18

Learn how to roll with us! This summer, we’re offering weekly roller skate lessons for those who are looking to gain basic skills. Our expert instructors will help novice skaters build confidence on wheels and navigate our figure-eight trail. 

Dino Run: July

If your kids like dinosaurs, they’ll love Dino Runs! This fun-filled morning starts with costumed Dino Specialists teaching participants about dinosaurs through song, dance, storytelling, and games. Then, the kids will set out as Dino Explorers on an exciting, non-competitive chase to recapture runaway dinosaurs. These fun and educational events sold out in 2024!

Art Socials: July 23

The gateway of visual art mediums, collage is as individual as it is accessible. This whimsical workshop led by local collective Collage Grad encourages free-expression and experimentation using a curated selection of rare and vintage print media. Curiosity and playfulness are the only prerequisites as you learn to cut, paste, and curate different materials.

Roller Skate Party: July

It’s a birthday party! The Melanin Skate Crew is turning 5! In 2020, The Melanin Skate Crew started small meet-ups in parking lots, basketball courts, and school yards, and now host hundreds of skaters at their iconic themed events. Dress in your best yellow and black and celebrate in style at The Bentway! DJ Lighter will be on site bringing the vibes. 

Art Socials: July 30

Find out how fun and easy it can be to screen print designs on felt to create your own custom patch and pouch! Erin MacKenna will show you how to print using small frameless screens of illustrations inspired by The Bentway’s Sun/Shade exhibition and share simple techniques for stitching and assembly. You can use what you made to add a little personality to your favourite backpack and finally have a place to keep your headphones (or a secret snack).