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Please visit showroom for details SPONSORED cONtENt WOODbiNE ENtERtaiNmENt If you're looking for some fun summer activ-ities to keep the kids busy-- away from theirscreens-- a day at the races may be just theticket."A lot of times when people bring their kids"A lot of times when people bring their kids"toWoodbine andMohawk Park, they're sur-prised there are family-friendly activities," saysMark McKelvie, manager of communications forWoodbine Entertainment with Mohawk Park."We're trying to break the stereotype that theracetrack is only for adults."Throughout the season, there are marqueeraces and special events for families, kickingoff with the Fireworks and Family Fun Nightin May. More fireworks are in store over theAugust long weekend, and there's an end-ofsummer barbecue on Labour Day alongside theCanadian Derby.The fireworks start at 10 p.m., but withplenty of seating at Mohawk's massive grand-stand and prime views from every seat, there'sno need to get there early to reserve a spot."Activities run all evening long,"Activities run all evening long," " says McKelvie. "You can come any time between 5 and 10 p.m.and you're not going to miss out on anything."These events cater to families, with a kids'zone (ages 4-12) and plenty to keep youngerkids entertained, from crafts and pony rides toinflatable bouncy castles and kids' concessionswith menu items like hot dogs and pizza.During special events, Woodbine Enter-tainment has teamed up with Equine Guelph'stravelling youth exhibit, EquiMania, whichteaches kids how to safely interact with horses.And for adults and kids alike, there's live musicand entertainment.Even on a regular race night, there's alwayssomething for kids. "Mohawk is such a scenicracetrack-- it's out in the country but not toofar away," says McKelvie. "On a Saturday night,especially in the summer, you can sit outsideat a picnic table. It's bonding time for a family.It's not about the handheld devices-- it's liveaction right in front of you. Nomatter what ageyou are, you can be fascinated by the competi-tion of a horse race." AtWoodbine Mohawk Park, kids can get upclose and personal with the horses. "OnmanySaturday nights we have a retired racehorse atthe front entrance that they can pet and evenfeed a carrot to," says McKelvie. Paddock tourscan be booked with customer service.On Saturday nights, kids 12 years or oldercan take part in DriveWith Us, where a race-horse takes them for a ride around the track ina sulky (horse and cart). "That's a lot of fun andit usually fills up very quickly-- people knowto register when they get there," says McKelvie.So howmuch does all this cost? Actually,there's no admission to the racetrack. Familiescan spend as much or as little as they want.Dining options range from a burger at a foodtruck on Special Event nights to a prime-ribdinner."It's one of the most underrated family ac-tivities you can enjoy," says McKelvie. "Anybody"Anybody"who comes out to one of our events and wasn'texposed to horse racing, they love it-- andtheir kids love it. We've got a hidden gem here." Racetrack can be fun for whole family "On many Saturday nights we have a retired racehorse at the front entrance that they can pet and even feed a carrot to,"pet and even feed a carrot to,"pet and even feed a carrot to, says Mark McKelvie, manager of communications for Woodbine Entertainment with Mohawk Park. Michael Burns Halton Healthcare is holding a series of farmers markets this summer at Oakvillefarmers markets this summer at Oakvillef Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, starting Thursday, July 18. The July 18 farmers market, which in- cludes a lunch time barbecue, runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We're very excited to be hosting a se- ries of mid-week farmers markets this summer," said Jody Strik, director of busi- ness development, Halton Healthcare. "We have invited a wide selection of vendors to participate to offer freshly- picked fruits and vegetables, artisan cheese, baked goods and desserts, locally produced honey, maple syrup and much more. We will also host many other busi- nesses that are part of our growing com- munity." The outside market will take place close to the hospital entrance off Third Line. Parking is available in Lot 2, beside the market area. "Those who come to the market can al- so enjoy a fresh barbecue lunch and other meal specials prepared by the restaurants that operate within the hospital," conclud- ed Strik. "Stop by and enjoy a great selection of locally sourced products, giveaways and prizes." Additional farmers markets at Oak- ville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital are scheduled for Aug. 1, Aug. 15 and Aug. 29. All markets run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HALTON HEALTHCARE HOLDING FARMERS MARKETS AT OTMH Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital showing the main entrance and patient tower. Graham Paine/Metroland NEWS