Toronto on the Cheap

Once again, the Telus TAIWANfest is back at the Harbourfront Centre. It’s three days of celebrating everything that is “Taiwan”. This year’s event takes place Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29, 2010. Admission is FREE. Here are some of the highlights: Taiwanese films – E Sha Age Performances – Rom Shing Hakka Opera, The [...]

Ever wondered how you could live a greener life? Come and find out at the Live Green Toronto Festival. This two-day event (August 28 and August 29,  2010) showcases more than 100 exhibitors which feature green services and products, live music, local food, renewable energy, and more! Admission is FREE. The Live Green Toronto Festival [...]

Save 65% OFF admission to the Canadian National Exhibition after 5. Pick any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (Labour Day excluded) and pay $5 admission after 5:00 p.m. This offer is not available online. You’ll need to purchase your tickets directly at a CNE ticket booth.

Save money by going to the CNE on Pizza Nova Kids Toonie Mondays. Cost of admission for kids 13 years of age and under only $2*. You have two Mondays to pick from: Monday, August 23, 2010 Monday, August 30. 2010 *Must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Please Mum has 2 sales going on right now. A $10 Bottoms Eventand sale on all of their tops. Buy 1 top and get one for 50% OFF. Perfect for stocking up on back-to-school wear for the kiddies. Please Mum is a Canadian owned company that specializes in quality, trendy clothes for children from newborn [...]

This is an indulgence for the taste buds. The Fortune Cooking Festival at the Harbourfront Centre takes place on August 20 to 22, 2010. Admission is FREE. This festival is all about the diversity of Pan Asian cuisine and culture. Food activities include: Chef Ken Sun, noodle specialist from Sun’s Kitchen demonstrating hand-pulled noodles, Longo’s [...]

City Parent will be giving out FREE Loot bags at Wild Water Kingdom  on Saturday, August 14, 2010. These loot bags contain information inserts, coupons to attractions, and samples from food and personal care companies, and more. So bring the kids, get a FREE loot bag, and make it a fun day at Wild Water [...]

Be an “Early Bird”. Buy your tickets before August 20, 2010, and SAVE up to 31% on admission tickets to the CNE. Here’s the DEAL: Admission Pass. Early Bird price $12 (Reg. $16) Ride All Day Pass. Early Bird price $36 (Reg. $52) Order your tickets online, and get the following: One FREE Tiny Tom [...]

Every parent is a VIP at the Please Mum VIP Sale.(VIP stands for Very Important Parent). Your reward – save 30% to 50% OFF everything in the store. Stock up on back to school wear for the kids. Select denim wear is also on sale at 50% Off. Hurry as this is a time-limited offer. [...]

Come celebrate Honest Ed’s 62nd Anniversary on July 25, 2010! Honest Ed’s is celebrating the occasion by giving out FREE lunches to everyone. You’ll get a hot dog, treats, drinks, dessert and coffee – all for FREE. FREE lunch giveaway starts at 12 noon – 6:30 p.m. (so it’s not just limited to lunch time).  [...]

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a community festival on Bloor Street. Date: July 24, 2010. Time: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. New Bloor Festival is a celebration of the culture and arts of Bloor Street, featuring interactive art activities and art of everyone! Admission is FREE. New Bloor Festival is located on Bloor [...]

On July 23, 2010, kids 12 and under gets FREE admission to the Toronto Zoo when accompanied by an adult. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *A maximum of 2 children per adult. The Toronto Zoo is located at: 361A Old Finch Ave. Scarborough. For more information, call: 416-392-5929.

Please Mum has a SALE on their new arrivals. New styles at low prices. Which means you might want to get a head start on shopping for back-to-school wear. Check out these savings: Girls demim jegging. Sale price $19.99 (reg. $36.99) Girls plaid tunic. Sale price $19.99 (reg. $29.99) Boy’s striped hoody. Sale price $29.99 [...]

BookCloseouts.com is running a sale on children’s books. Pick from thousands of children’s books for ONLY 99¢. Check out these savings – All books for 99¢ of course. All Fall Down (List price $7.95) Almost Home (List price $6.99) Amandine (List price $6.99) The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl) Book 2 (List price $7.99) Audrey of [...]

This is the biggest Thai event in Toronto. Taste of Thailand is a two-day event from July 17 to 18, 2010 at Nathan Phillips Square. Admission is FREE. Here’s your chance to sample authentic Thai food, and watch live performances in Thai boxing, martial arts, fruit carving. Taste of Thailand is located at Nathan Phillips [...]

Take a break from the heat. Cool off at one of the best water parks in Canada – Wild Water Kingdom. On July 19, 2010, kids 9 and under gets FREE admission with the purchase of one adult admission. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. *A maximum of 2 kids per adult admission. Wild Water [...]

Salsa on St. Clair is the largest Latino-themed festival in Canada. Date: July 17 and 18, 2010. Admission is FREE. There will be live music, dancing, great food,  and market booths set up along the street. Performers include: SalsAfrica, Roberto Linares Brown, Café Cubano, and others. Salsa on St  Clair is located at: St. Clair [...]

Take the family out to the Shrine Circus. See Aerial Acrobatics, Lion Dance, Frisbee Dogs, Plate Spinning, Clowns, Performing Elephants, and more. Here’s a special deal for you. Buy one ticket to the Shrine Circus, and you’ll get the second ticket for FREE. To purchase your tickets, go online to Tiicketmaster.ca and enter discount code: [...]

Harbourfront Centre presents the Beats, Breaks & Culture festival from July 9 to 11, 2010. Admission is FREE. This year’s performers include Jeremy Glenn,  Kid Koala with the Slew, Rakim, Rich Aucoin, Rynecologist, The Heavy, TMDP, Wallo Judah, and others. Check out the Long & McQuade Lounge, Breaks, Beats & Roller Derby, OCAD projects, Redpath [...]

If you’re a holder of a valid TTC Metropass, you’re in luck for some great savings to some of our major attractions. Metropass Hot Dealz lets you take in the sights of what makes Toronto a great place to visit (or you can pretend you’re a tourist for the day). Just present a valid TTC [...]