1. Visit the Queen’s Park petting farm before the animals return to their year-round homes. The petting farm is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily until Labour Day – so Monday, Sept. 3 is your last chance to visit until next year.
2. Head to Century House for the Century House Ukulele Orchestra's first concert, where you’ll hear standards, oldies and newer tunes as well. It’s on Friday, Aug. 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Admission is free. The show will feature a variety of songs arranged for the ukulele orchestra, including some instrumentals and some with vocals.
3. Take a dip at Moody Park and Hume Park outdoor pools daily until Labour Day. While Canada Games Pool is now closed for maintenance until October, Moody Park Outdoor Pool is open daily from 1:30 to 7:55 p.m. and Hume Park Pool is open from 1:15 to 7:55 p.m. And did we mention the best part? Admission is free on weekends.
4. Enjoy a double header of laughs when Larke Miller and Ryan Paterson perform at Lafflines Comedy Club, 530 Columbia St. on Friday at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. Bios of both comedians and ticket and show info can be found at www.eventbrite.ca (search for Larke Miller and Ryan Paterson.
5. Grab a seat and listen to live music at Uptown Unplugged, when Larry’s Brother and Kelly Kay perform outside Westminster Centre, 555 Sixth St. on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Lenny Pallerstein plays at Royal City Centre, 610 Sixth St. on Sunday, Sept. 2. Both performances are from noon to 2 p.m.
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