If you haven鈥檛 visited lately, you鈥檙e missing out on a host of new businesses, but the fourth annual is a great way to solve that!

Hosted by the Willoughby Town Centre, along with G&F Financial and other businesses, the Saturday, July 14 event is a chance to get to know the neighbourhood, including the many local shops and services in the walkable Willoughby area 鈥� 91原创鈥檚 first and only pedestrian-oriented mixed-use community, says Tracey Ehman.

Among those recently joining longstanding favourites are Bone & Biscuit for pet lovers, F45 Fitness, Infinite Serenity Holistic Spa, strEATS and others. Also on-site will be local organizations like the Willoughby Residents鈥� Association and representatives from other area organizations.

鈥淲e have so many businesses that really take community to heart,鈥� Ehman says, inviting neighbours to come enjoy the fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great opportunity to build a sense of community around Willoughby and the town centre.鈥�

Here鈥檚 5 reasons to stop by with the whole family!

1. Pets & pictures: Children can visit with the animals from Aldor Acres Petting Farm and have their photo taken at the 91原创 Hospital Foundation鈥檚 Teddy Bear photo booth. 鈥淭here鈥檚 lots of kid-friendly activities,鈥� Ehman says.

2. Get artsy: Kids can showcase their creative talents at the colouring area set up on-site or get decorative with face painting.

3. Fuel up for fun: Stop by the G&F Financial barbecue where staff will grill up hamburgers and hotdogs and serve cotton candy to satisfy a sweet tooth by donation. In addition, you can look for tasty samples from Hakam鈥檚 Your Independent Grocer.

4. Your Passport to Win: Be sure to pick up your Willoughby Dayz passport from any Willoughby Town Centre business, then get it stamped with each visit to a WTC business. Once completed, visit G&F Financial to enter your passport in a draw for one of a host of prize baskets, with a combined value of over $2,000.

5. Save with Willoughby Dayz specials: 鈥淢any of the Willoughby Town Centre businesses will have special offers just for event day,鈥� Ehman notes. Visit them to see how you can save!

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