Families enjoy free holiday fun at Kidzfest

Annual children's festival features appearances by Puss In Boots and more!

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - This Saturday, Yonge-Dundas Square is the place to be for free children's entertainment at the Downtown Yonge BIA's annual KIDZFEST event, presented by Tim Hortons. From 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. on December 1, Kidzfest offers a full-day of outdoor family fun. The jam-packed schedule of events includes meet and greets with Strawberry Shortcake, Puss In Boots, as well as Moshi Monsters and the minions from Despicable Me 2. Direct from Lower Ossington Theatre, the casts of Pinkalicious and Freckleface Strawberry will be entertaining audiences with excerpts from each play throughout the day. Other live entertainment includes magician, Rick Rossini and performers from Wonderful World of Circus. Additionally, children will have the opportunity to play at the Chuggington Activity Area, based on the popular television series, enjoy free rides, holiday crafts, face painting and more. Kids should be sure to visit the Tim Hortons booth for the chance to win special prizes as well!

About Winter Magic:

Throughout November and December, Winter Magic brings the best of the holiday season to Downtown Yonge. Hosted by the Downtown Yonge BIA, this annual, community-driven festival transforms the heart of the city into a winter playground with five unique events. These events include, Ice, Wine and Dine, Illuminite, Buskertainment, Kidzfest and the Window Wonderland holiday window display competition. For more information: www.wintermagic.ca.

About Downtown Yonge BIA:

The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area is an association of 2,000 businesses and property owners in downtown Toronto. Founded in 2001, its mandate is to revitalize and position Downtown Yonge as Canada's premier business, shopping and entertainment destination. For more information: www.downtownyonge.com

SOURCE: Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area

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