We're throwing The Ultimate Street Party on Saturday, October 16th, to celebrate the "new" Toronto Eaton Centre. Naturally, it will all take place at the Centre of Toronto's known universe - on Yonge Street between Dundas and Queen. All day long, Canada's most famous street will be alive with everything from live performers and artists to fun and games for the kids. The party is free, except for exciting toonie events that support The Yonge Street Mission. The party's on rain or shine. (If it rains, we'll just move it inside.) So come help us celebrate the magnificent new redesign at the Centre of it all.
SPORTS ZONE. Home of a live remote by The Edge 102, the Sports Zone will let you test your skills at all sorts of interactive games. And when you're done, relax with a massage, courtesy of the experts from Relax to the Max.
FUEL ZONE. Continental "Breakfast on Blades" is just a toonie and your Toronto Star is on the house. At lunchtime, for a mere toonie, you can select from the finest of Toronto's gourmet dogs in our Toronto Hot Dog competition.
KIDS ZONE. With Yo-Yo instruction clinics, story telling, a craft table with take home pumpkins, plus the A&W Root Bear to entertain, there'll be no shortage of things for the kids to see and do. And our Kids' Stage will feature all sorts of live acts throughout the day including puppet shows and musical performers.
ENTERTAINMENT ZONE. This is ground zero for a showcase of incredible live entertainment, including leading-edge musical groups presented by The Edge 102, showstopping dance performances, dynamic cirque acts, and a spectacular Street Fall Fashion Show.
ARTS ZONE. Let your imagination roam in the Arts Zone, where art and new culture are celebrated. Decorate yourself with temporary body art from a Henna Artist. Bring an antique or photo down for appraisal. Discover new garden craft secrets for the fall. Marvel at the larger than life creation on our huge graffiti wall. Or peek into the future through the eyes of a gem stone reader. It will all be there, at Centre Stage.








 SPORTS ZONE - DETAILS
  • Come participate in some interactive competition and sports games that will test your skill. Electronic Basketball, Inflatable Dunk and Foosball are just some of the games to challenge you.

  • Relax to the Max will be on hand to perform seated relaxation massage for those in need of a little relaxation.










 FUEL ZONE - DETAILS
  • Breakfast on Blades
    From 9:00am - 11:00am enjoy a Continental Breakfast while you read a section from The Toronto Star and listen to the featured act on Centre Stage.

  • From 11:00am - 6:00pm partake in the Toronto Hot Dog Competition. Sample veggie, chicken or beef hot dogs dressed in eight different ways, from some of the very best restaurants in The Eaton Centre. Submit your ballot to vote for your favourite Hot Dog.

  • Sample a delicious dessert from 3:00pm - 6:00pm as you end your day.










 KIDS ZONE - DETAILS
  • Madame Buskerfly, a stilt performer, will juggle scarves, balls and clubs as she dances on the stage or strolls through the crowd.

  • Greg Tarlin, a Yo-Yo expert, will be holding clinics for those interested in learning how to use a Yo-Yo and perform tricks to impress friends. In addition, he'll be performing some of his juggling & magic tricks to wow the crowd.

  • Puppets and Laughter will perform a fast-paced puppet show with twelve large puppets, music, singing and fun-filled short stories.

  • The DOUG BARR Children's Show will showcase their interactive musical comedy show to families with children of all ages.

  • Snapping Toes, a children's musical duo, caters to kids between 2 and 8.

  • The Craft Table will showcase the pumpkin carver while the kids decorate Munchkin pumpkins with markers. The pumpkin area will accommodate 20 children at a time and will be available all day.

  • All day long, kids of all ages can enjoy bubbles. A Bubble Machine will be on hand to shower the Kids Zone with bubbles.

  • The A&W Root Bear will be on hand to please the crowd with Root Beer flavoured lollipops.

  • Storytellers and books, sponsored by Coles Bookstore, will provide a children's storytime favourite throughout the day. Catch Cinderella's Ernie Coombs (Mr. Dressup) and Laura Bertram (Ready or Not) at 11:00am and 1:30pm respectively.










 ENTERTAINMENT ZONE - DETAILS
The Entertainment Zone is ground zero for a showcase of fun-filled, high-energy live entertainment including leading-edge musical groups presented by The Edge 102, show-stopping dance performances, dynamic cirque acts, an Official Re-Launch Ceremony and a spectacular Street Fall Fashion Show. Here's the complete line-up.
  • 9:00am
    The Edge 102 presents...Tory Cassis

  • 10:00am
    Cirque Fantastic - fantastic cirque entertainment that will exceed your highest expectations featuring unbelievable aerial performances of Trapeze and Flying Rope and a breathtaking solo hand balancing act.

  • 11:00am
    The Edge 102 presents...Sarah Slean

  • 12:00pm
    The Elgin Theatre presents Forever Swing

  • 12:30pm
    Cirque Fantastic - fantastic cirque entertainment returns with more unbelievable performances including aerial tissue and hoop acts and a breathtaking duo hand balancing act.

  • 1:00pm
    Official Re-Launch Ceremony hosted by Humble and Fred of The Edge 102. Special guest appearances, spot prizes and a colourful surprise ending.

  • 1:15pm
    Featuring a live musical performance by zoe bliss...presented by The Edge 102.

  • 2:15pm
    Cirque Fantastic - fantastic cirque entertainment that will exceed your highest expectations featuring unbelievable aerial performances of Trapeze and Flying Rope and a breathtaking solo hand balancing act.

  • 2:30pm
    Taking it to the Street...Fall Fashion Show - featuring the fabulous fall fashions from the retailers of The Toronto Eaton Centre. Hair and Make-up sponsored by Judy Inc.

  • 3:30pm
    The Elgin Theatre presents...Lousie Petri, star of Les Mis, Piaf and Jacques Brel and Jeff Hyslop, star of Phantom of the Opera...A Pair to Remember.

  • 4:30pm
    Cirque Fantastic - fantastic cirque entertainment returns with more unbelievable performances including aerial tissue and hoop acts and a breathtaking duo hand balancing act.

  • 5:00pm
    The Edge 102 presents...Hennessy










 ARTS ZONE - DETAILS
  • All day long two Henna Artists from Picasso Painters will create simple arm, wrist and ring band Henna art for anyone who is interested.

  • Leanne Haze will perform Lithomancy (Gem Stone Reading) to those who need to know.

  • A Garden Craft Specialist will be demonstrating seasonal gardening crafts for Fall.

  • Ritchie's Appraisers, Stephen Ranger and Gabrielle Peacock will be on hand to place a value on a treasured antique.

  • Elaine Charal, a handwriting analyst, will reveal hidden characteristics about you.

  • Have your cartoon image created by Caricature artists.

  • Watch what happens when two Graffiti artists (Taggers) create their magic on an interactive canvas graffiti wall.

  • Visit The Yonge Street Mission display to see and bid on pieces created by some of their talented youth. One of their gifted artists will be on hand to demonstrate his craft as he creates works of art.

  • Have our Psychologist interpret a quick piece of art you create.










 ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE ULTIMATE TORONTO EXPERIENCE!
A four day weekend jaunt that includes:
  • A $2,000 Toronto Eaton Centre shopping spree for you and 3 friends
  • Tickets to the Mirvish production Oliver
  • Three nights accommodation
  • Luxury car rental
  • Helicopter ride over Toronto
  • Dinner at Bâton Rouge, Vinnie's Toronto and CN Tower's 360°
  • Health club passes for GoodLife Fitness and lots more!

Celebrate the new Toronto Eaton Centre with us and you could win it all. Enter the Centre Stage Sweepstakes at the Customer CARE Desk in The Toronto Eaton Centre from October 9 - October 16, 1999 or bring your ballot to Centre Stage: The Ultimate Street Party on October 16, 1999.

Download a printable brochure with contest ballot
Download a printable contest ballot


Place your ballot in the entry box at the Toronto Eaton Centre Customer CARE Desk or drop off at Centre Stage: The Ultimate Street Party. No purchase necessary. Contest closes October 16, 1999. Approximate value of prize is $5,000. Open to residents of Ontario only. Does not include return travel to Toronto. See the Customer CARE desk at the Toronto Eaton Centre for details.