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Fall Ravine Festival
October 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
An exciting day of fun and learning set against the beautiful backdrop of the Toronto Botanical Garden and its surrounding natural spaces. Discover fascinating facts about ravines, local wildlife and how you can contribute to the preservation of Toronto’s ravine systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to get hands-on with nature and environmental stewardship. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or looking for a fun family outing, the Fall Ravine Festival has something for everyone.
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Admission
Food Bank donations welcome.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Interactive Song Time with Pete Moss
11 a.m. to noon
Head over to the Weston Family Library for a delightful interactive music session with musician Pete Moss. Sing, dance, and enjoy a dynamic experience designed to entertain and engage young and old alike.Pete Moss, musician, whose albums include Birds Rock and Plants Rock, will connect with local nature through songs, stories and movement. Children, families and caregivers will actively participate in songs and stories about local plants, birds, wildlife and weather. Celebrate nature through learning bird calls, how to identify common plants and animal tracks and how to move like local creatures through song.
Site-Wide Scavenger Hunt
1 to 4 p.m.
Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt across the Toronto Botanical Garden, Wilket Creek Ravine and the nearby TBG Teaching Garden. Pick up your passport at the Toronto Botanical Garden and set off on a journey throughout the gardens, forests and alongside the ravine. Complete a series of activities organized by our fantastic partners, and return your passport to the centre to claim your special prize!
Winter Blooms Circus Performance
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of ambient aerial entertainment in the garden by high-flying performers from Artists’ Play Dance + Circus.
Ravine Festival Partners:
Pete Moss, Jacob Rodenburg, Toronto Public Library (TPL), Oliver Couto, The Bee Shop, Human Nature Projects Ontario, Alan Li, North York Harvest Food Bank, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
