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Riverside has another busy weekend ahead, with an Outdoor Fashion Party at 807 Queen Street East hosted by Fashion Truck, Desmond & Beatrice Bakeshop and Nell & Natasha on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday at 1pm there’s a free Historical Walk outside 765 Queen Street East. An in the spirit of keeping you looking great, Here & Now is having a huge Summer BLOW OUT sale and Bergström Originals at 781 Queen Street East is giving away a free scarf with purchase over $75. Plus, for the month of July get a free mug when you spend over $100 and a free t-shirt when you spend over $200 in 2 Riverside Businesses.

Be sure to check out all the other great Summer promotions HERE

Riverside ArtFEST will feature one of the favorite summer activities for a kid which is playing with sidewalk chalk. From drawing pictures to playing games, it’s a great way to keep them entertained during the summer, get them active outdoors, and challenge their creativity. They can explore Self portraits to Hopscotch to Tic-Tac-Toe… the list is endless. Come and put your mark on Riverside!!! This will be happening by the PATCH and Mural installations.

Double Bubble @ 1-3pm will feature Bubble painting which is a fascinating crafty activity for kids, which produces different results every time. Your child is sure to have fun, and will create some beautiful cards, and prints to decorate their bedroom too! Let their imagination run wild and Viola!!! …a memorable piece of art is created. Adults can also tap into the kid within and have fun.

This fun workshop will be led by Janet Potter in collaboration with the Artists’ Network. Donations are welcomed; and all proceeds go the Woodgreen Community Shelter.