{"id":27218,"date":"2026-06-16T09:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.choicereit.ca\/?post_type=placemaking-event&p=27218"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:05:14","slug":"lots-of-play-golden-mile-2","status":"publish","type":"placemaking-event","link":"https:\/\/www.choicereit.ca\/fr\/placemaking-event\/lots-of-play-golden-mile-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Lots of Play Golden Mile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lots of Play in Golden Mile<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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July 17-19, 2026 | 1880 Eglinton Ave E<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Get Ready To Play!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join us for a three-day Lots of Play <\/a>event in Golden Mile. Choice Properties is transforming an everyday public space into a lively community hub filled with art, music, and movement for people of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across the three days, the site will feature hands-on workshops, live performances, and creative activities including drumming, puppet making, textile art, and more, inviting people to explore, participate, and create throughout the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programming is free and open to everyone. Drop in throughout the weekend or register in advance for select workshops to save your spot. Come out, get creative, and play with your community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

See below for daily program schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, July 17 | 3:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/summary>
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Puppet Making & Storytelling Workshop<\/strong> [Drop-in]
with Saskia Muller <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 PM \u2013 3:45 PM
Create puppet characters using everyday materials and bring them to life through storytelling, imagination, and playful performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group Puppet Performance<\/strong> [All welcome]
with Saskia Muller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:45 PM \u2013 4:00 PM
Watch participants come together to present a collaborative puppet performance created during the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-Shirt Yarn Macram\u00e9 Keychains<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Micah Chu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM
Turn recycled fabric into colourful macram\u00e9 keychains using simple knotting techniques and creative design.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ukulele Workshop<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Frannie Potts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5:00 PM \u2013 5:45 PM
Learn the basics of ukulele in a relaxed, beginner-friendly session focused on rhythm, sound, and making music together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ukulele Performance<\/strong> [All welcome]
with Frannie Potts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5:45 PM \u2013 6:00 PM
Enjoy a live performance featuring acoustic ukulele music and playful musical storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embroidered Hats<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Micah Chu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM
Customize and decorate hats using embroidery techniques and creative textile design.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/summary>
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West African Drumming Workshop<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Richard Best<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM
Explore rhythm and percussion in a group drumming session rooted in West African musical traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West African Drumming Performance<\/strong> [All welcome]
with Richard Best<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 PM \u2013 12:30 PM
Experience a live drumming performance that brings rhythm and energy to the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-Shirt Decorating<\/strong> [Drop-in]
with Jamera Dacosta <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 PM \u2013 1:45 PM
Create wearable art using fabric paints and stencils to design your own custom t-shirt.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Impulse Steel Orchestra Percussion Workshop<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Aldene Herman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:45 PM \u2013 2:45 PM
Discover steelpan percussion in a collaborative workshop focused on rhythm, listening, and group music-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impulse Steel Orchestra Performance <\/strong>[All welcome]
with Aldene Herman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:45 PM \u2013 3:00 PM
Enjoy a live steelpan performance celebrating Caribbean musical traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stencil Making & Chalk Spray Paint<\/strong> [Drop-in]
with Jade Kent Brewster <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM
Explore street-style art techniques using stencils and chalk spray paint to create bold, expressive designs.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, July 19 | 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/summary>
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Moko Jumbie Stilt-Walking Workshop<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Pixel Heller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM
Learn the basics of Moko Jumbie stilt walking in a safe, supportive beginner workshop focused on movement, balance, and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moko Jumbie Stilt Performance<\/strong> [All welcome]
with Pixel Heller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 PM \u2013 12:30 PM
Watch a live stilt performance inspired by Afro-Caribbean carnival traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyanotypes<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Maneesa Vereeval<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 PM \u2013 1:30 PM
Create photographic prints using sunlight and natural objects in a hands-on cyanotype process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombian Drumming Workshop<\/strong> [Registration suggested]
with Beny Esguerra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:30 PM \u2013 2:15 PM
Learn traditional Colombian rhythms through an interactive, hands-on drumming experience.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Colombian Drumming Performance<\/strong> [All welcome]
with Beny Esguerra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:15 PM \u2013 2:30 PM
Experience a live performance of Colombian drumming and rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Button Making<\/strong> [Drop-in]
with Camelle Davidson <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:30 PM \u2013 4:00 PM
Design and create custom buttons using illustration, collage, and personal expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Printmaking in the Parking Lot<\/strong> [All welcome]
with Moonpools Collective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:30\u20134:00 PM
Learn the fundamentals of printmaking and create hand-etched self-portraits or portraits of a friend. Participants can take their prints home or contribute to a collaborative banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighbourhood Heroes Trading Cards<\/strong> [All welcome]
with Scarborough Arts + Sharon Joy Tung<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:30\u20134:00 PM
Design and create participatory trading cards inspired by neighbourhood stories. Leave one behind and contribute to a shared community deck.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Register for Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Programming is free and open to everyone. To guarantee your spot, we recommend registering in advance for workshops that require registration, while drop-in activities are available throughout the weekend as space permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browse the schedule below and reserve your spot in your favourite workshops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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