Enjoy the Summer at Shops at Don Mills with Summer Long Events for the Whole Family -- Shops at Don Mills

TORONTO - June 25, 2013 - PRLog -- Enjoy summer at Shops at Don Mills (Don Mills and Lawrence) with some of the best summer activities and events in the city! For additional information, please visit www.shopsatdonmills.ca or call 416-447-6087 ext 244.

Weekly Trail Runs
Gather every Wednesday night at Salomon (10 Aggie Hogg Gardens) and head out for a run through the Don Valley Trails. Runs are led by Salomon Flight Crew and Store Team. This great outdoor activity is open to everyone. Call 416-384-1661 for more information.

July Dates: Wednesday Nights – July 3 / July 10 / July 17 / July 24 / July 31

August Dates: Wednesday Nights – August 7 / August 14 / August 21 / August 28

Girls Night Out
Join Murale for Girls Night Out, a monthly celebration on the first Thursday of every month to help raise funds for Look Good Feel Better (http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org), an organization that works closely with victims of Cancer, and have a great time with just the ladies! Everyone at Murale are so passionate about Look Good Feel Better and ask you to join them for amazing 30 minute services and a chance to win fabulous prizes and giveaways. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds will go to Look Good Feel Better. Call 416-384-1858 to book an appointment for a Mini Facial or Mini Make Over. Make it a Girls Night Out and bring your friends or family!

July Date: Thursday, July 4

August Date: Thursday, August 1

September Date: Thursday, September 5

McEwan BBQ
Enjoy the city’s finest outdoor BBQ at McEwan Fine Foods. This outdoor culinary experience will keep you coming back week after week. Weather permitting.

July Dates: Friday, July 5 / Saturday, July 6 / Friday, July 12 / Saturday, July 13 / Friday, July 19 / Saturday, July 20 / Friday, July 26 / Saturday, July 27

August Dates: Friday, August 2 / Saturday, August 3 / Friday, August 9 / Saturday, August 10 / Friday, August 16 / Saturday, August 17 / Friday, August 23 / Saturday, August 24 / Friday, August 30 / Saturday, August 31

All Aboard the Miniature Train
Sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh summer air while riding a miniature train through Shops at Don Mills! The train will provide a tour of the property while introducing visitors to new shopping sites for the whole family. And to make matters even better, net proceeds from the train rides support the Toronto Firefighters’ Toy Drive. Now that’s a ride worth taking. Tickets are available from the Train Conductor for $3/person per ride and are cash only.

The train runs Thursday to Sunday each week from 11am-5pm.

Dancing in the Town Square
Perfect for spicing up your summer, Dexter and Janice of Djdance teach the latest new steps and moves in Latin dance at Dancing in the Square. Work up a sweat, learn some hot new moves and have a blast. The Latin Salsa dance lessons are held in the open air of the Town Square on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm- 8pm. And it’s all for FREE.

July Dates: Wednesday, July 3 / Monday, July 8 / Wednesday, July 10 / Monday, July 15 / Wednesday, July 17 / Monday, July 22 / Wednesday, July 24 / Monday, July 29 / Wednesday, July 31

Simcoe Day – civic holiday: Monday, August 5 – 3pm-4pm *please note the special time for the holiday

August Dates: Wednesday, August 7 / Monday, August 12 / Wednesday, August 14 / Monday, August 19 / Wednesday, August 21 / Monday, August 26 / Wednesday, August 28

Yoga in the Town Square courtesy of Titika
Find inner peace and let the stresses of the week disappear with Yoga in the Town Square, courtesy of Titika. People of all ages and skill levels can bring their mat to the Town Square every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm- 8pm for FREE yoga sessions.

July Dates: Tuesday, July 2 / Thursday, July 4 / Tuesday, July 9 / Thursday, July 11 / Tuesday, July 16 / Thursday, July 18 / Tuesday, July 23 / Thursday, July 25 / Tuesday, July 30

August Dates: Thursday, August 1 / Tuesday, August 6 / Thursday, August 8 / Tuesday, August 13 / Thursday, August 15 / Tuesday, August 20 / Thursday, August 22 / Tuesday, August 27 / Thursday, August 29

FLAIRE Condos Presents: Music in the Square: Live entertainment from Aion Clarke
Pop, R&B and cover music from the ages by Aion Clarke every Friday night from 6pm- 9pm in Town Square staring July 5 until September 6. Having worked with some of the biggest names in the music like P.Diddy, Day 26, Rihanna, and Drake, come out and enjoy his talents live.

July Dates: Every Friday – July 5 / July 12 / July 19 / July 26

August Dates: Every Friday – August 2 / August 9 / August 16 / August 23 / August 30

September Date: Friday, September 6

Shops at Don Mills Health Fair
Join the Health Professionals of Shops at Don Mills in the Town Square for the Shops at Don Mills Health Fair to find the various health care options available to you. Meet health care providers and ask your questions: physiotherapists, optometrists, massage therapists, chiropractors and other medical providers. Saturday, July 6, 11 am – 2 pm. For more information, call Physiomobility at 416-444-4800.

Date: Saturday, July 6

Parachute Time in the Square! Courtesy of Gymboree Play & Music
Join Gymboree Play & Music for Parachute songs, bubbles and activities every Saturday in Town Square for Parachute Time in the Square. For children 5 yrs and under. Parents must accompany their children.

July Dates: Saturdays – July 6 / July 13 / July 20 / July 27

August Dates: Saturdays – August 3 / August 10 / August 17 / August 24 / August 31

Music in the Square - Courtesy of Gymboree Play & Music
Enhance your child's love of music through song, dance and instruments during Gymboree Play & Music’s parent/child interactive Music in the Square sessions every Wednesday. For children 5 yrs and under. Call 416-384-1285 or drop by Gymboree to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

July Dates: Wednesday Nights – July 3 / July 10 / July 17 / July 24 / July 31

Meet and Greet Greyhounds in Need of Adoption (GiNA)
On Saturday, July 20 from 11am-4pm, meet retired racing Greyhounds who are looking to find loving, responsible homes, through GiNA. Adoption and foster information will be given. For more information, see meetgina.ca.

Celebrate Belgium Day at Bier Markt
Grab your Bier ‘Leuven’ friends and raise a glass to Belgium’s birthday on Sunday, July 21 at 2pm and celebrate Belgium Day at Bier Markt! Enjoy the best of Belgian Biers, hors d’oeurves and live music. It promises to be Belgium’s best birthday bash since 1831!

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For further information or for interview requests for Shops at Don Mills, please contact:

Peter Ashworth | Ashley Lloyd | Ashworth Associates Inc. | 416-603-6005
peter@ashworthassociates.com | ashley@ashworthassociates.com

Lauren Genz | Marketing Manager | Shops at Don Mills | 416-447-6087 ext. 243
lauren.genz@cadillacfairview.com

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