Prologue's FREE family show at Meadowvale Theatre on May 13, 2014 at 7 p.m.

As the author of Toronto Fun Places (always interested in anything related to activities for children), I've been involved with Prologue to the Performing Arts for the last 9 years. 

That's why I strongly recommend you see their FREE showcase on Tuesday May 13 at 7 p.m. at Meadowvale Theatre. The event will feature excepts for the shows of six of Prologue's artists/companies: AKA Dance and Gimme One Riddim (Dance), Sultans of String (Music), Greg Frankson (Musical Theatre), and Puppetmongers Theatre (Puppetry), plus a last-minute addition of an excerpt from Jim Dalling's play!

I'll be offering a FREE copy of my guide on family outings Toronto Fun Places, 5th ed. (sold $25 at Indigo) to everyone attending the event (limit of one guide per family).

Click here to confirm your presence to ensure your family gets FREE seats for Prologue showcase at Young People's Theatre on May 13 at 7 p.m. 

While you're there!

I've scouted the surroundings of Meadowvale Theatre for you. Read this post for a few tips to make the most of your visit in the area before the evening show.

About Prologue to the Performing Arts

Prologue is a fantastic not-for-profit organization facilitating the presentation of over 2,200 children shows every year in schools and public venues throughout the province of Ontario.

Once a year they organize a showcase at the Young People's Theatre (YPT) to promote the amazing roster of artists and company they represents. First, Prologue invites teachers with their kids, then they open the showcase to the general public to fill the rest of the seats. The dynamic evening allows us to sample six different artists/companies. Nobody gets bored at a Prologue showcase!

More about Prologue's different FREE showcase 

on May 27 at Young People's Theatre, Toronto.

What's around Meadowvale Theatre, Mississauga

Tips for a great family outing!

I scouted the surroundings of Meadowvale Theatre for you (on line). Here are a few tips to make the most of your visit in the area before or after a family show (they have quite a line-up of family show for 2014-2015).

Best parking options

There's plenty of free parking around the theatre. Parking won't be a problem.

Want them to burn off some energy?

Kids can sit still through a good show; you just need to wear them out first! You know your kids. If you feel they'd better enjoy the show after a stretch in the park, take them to Lake Aquitaine Park (a 5-minute walk from the theatre, keep walking north on Montevideo and you'll see it on your left). A 1.4 km trail runs around the large pond called Lake Aquitaine and it includes six exercice stations, a playground on its east side (closer to Montevideo Road) and a splash pad on the south section with the belvedere (and washrooms).

The park is filled with birds chirping loud, and visited by people of all ages. During my own visit on a week day, I saw runners, moms with strollers, lineskaters, bikers, old couples strolling slowly, young adults walking swiftly, water bottle in hand, and teens hanging out and chatting. 

There were many picnic tables all around, the perfect place to it a take-out. 

Food!

You'll find different options at the Battleford Centre just .5 km from Meadowvale Theatre at the corner of Battleford Road and Erin Mills Pkwy: fish & chips, Asian food, Indian restaurant, Tim Hortons, Wendy's, Harveys, Swiss Chalet, PIzza Hut.