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SUMMARY:ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey
DESCRIPTION:This outdoor exhibition features 18 sculptures and a hidden digital world set amongst nature and blooms!\nWith Canada Strong Pass\, children 0-17 receive free Garden Admission\, and young adults 18–24 enjoy 50% off until September 7th. Prices adjust automatically. \n  \nExplore the vibrant sculptural universe of artist and contemporary sculptor Ken Kelleher\, internationally known as Anchorball. This massive outdoor exhibition transforms the garden into a vivid sculptural landscape where bold characters\, imaginative narratives\, and contemporary form merge with nature and blooms to create a world that feels full of wonder\, yet deeply recognizable. \nFeaturing 18 monumental sculptures ranging up to 12 feet tall\, the exhibition introduces visitors to an evolving fictional universe\, known as Low Orbit City\, populated by playful and mythical characters. In addition to the physical installations\, visitors can discover a hidden digital world using augmented reality with characters known as Cloudwalkers and unlock an AR Masterpiece\, extending the experience beyond the visible landscape and inviting moments of surprise\, play\, and exploration throughout the garden. \nCome experience a joyful fusion of nature and art designed for curiosity\, fun\, exploration\, and imagination.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/anchorball-a-curious-art-journey/
LOCATION:Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park\, 680 Plains Road West\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7T4H4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Telling Tales Festival
DESCRIPTION:Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers and musicians. \n2 DAYS – 5 STAGES – 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS \nJoin us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park\, Burlington\, Ontario. \nFREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers\, and musicians live and in-person! \nPlus meet literary characters\, explore the gardens\, workshops\, theatre\, and activities\, contests\, and more. \nFor more information visit https://tellingtales.org/ \nTelling Tales is building a community of readers\, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English\, French\, and Indigenous authors\, artists\, musicians\, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/telling-tales-festival-2/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park\, 680 Plains Road West\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7T4H4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Telling Tales Festival
DESCRIPTION:Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers and musicians. \n2 DAYS – 5 STAGES – 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS \nJoin us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park\, Burlington\, Ontario. \nFREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers\, and musicians live and in-person! \nPlus meet literary characters\, explore the gardens\, workshops\, theatre\, and activities\, contests\, and more. \nFor more information visit https://tellingtales.org/ \nTelling Tales is building a community of readers\, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English\, French\, and Indigenous authors\, artists\, musicians\, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/telling-tales-festival-2/2026-10-04/
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