Family Events in Toronto – July 13 – July 19, 2015

This article lists only family specific events and very few generic events and activities.

For other weekend activities including exhibitions , festivals (including fairs – which might have children’s activities), live music, and sports, see

Weekend Events in Toronto

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Family Festivals in Toronto 2015

1. ROM Big Weekends

Time to gear up and get into the arena as we celebrate games and sport. From exploring the rich historical beginnings of today’s renowned international sporting competitions to getting active in the galleries, the ROM has a game plan you won’t want to miss this weekend. Details

2. Pan Am Games

Take your kids to cheer Pan Am Athletes. Close to 7,000 athletes from across Latin America, South America, the Caribbean and North America will put their years of intense training, perseverance and sacrifice to the test in world-class competition in 36 Pan Am sports and 15 Parapan Am sports at the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games.

3. Ontario’s Celebration Zone

Experience 38 days of the BEST of Ontario during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. The Best of Ontario. All in One Place. One Epic Celebration. Events include live Games coverage, 40 ft. rock climbing wall and adrenaline jump, daily children’s programming – Family events include Zero Gravity Circus, Buskers, Ballet, programming by Toronto Zoo and more. Details

4. Aborginal Pavilion

The Aboriginal Pavilion is a 19 day Indigenous arts, culture, and sports festival concurrent to the Toronto 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games. The Pavilion will bring together Indigenous peoples from across the Americas to celebrate, share and learn through our exciting programming. From Main Stage musical performances to dance, theatre, and family programming on our Small Stage; from visual arts and traditional crafts workshops to artist talks, film screenings, a curated exhibition, there will be much to see and much to do! Details

5. Shrine Circus Spectac!

SPECTAC! 2015 will feature some of the most spectacular acts in the circus today; This family tradition for four generations of Canadians is back with a thrilling production featuring the World Famous Wallendas, the sensational Flying Cortes Family, the death defying Motor Cycle Globe of Fire and awe inspiring cavalcade of Zerbini Liberty Horses & Elephants in a Carnavale of Circusdom plus Aerial Artistry, Comedy, Classical Clowns & more. Details

2. Parks Day

Visit Ontario Parks on Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day. Canada’s Parks Day is an annual event where thousands of people participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and Historic Sites across the country. Many activities highlight the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems, protecting critical habitat for species-at-risk and contributing to human health and well-being.

6. Big Summer Bash

Feel the MAGIC close up at Famous PEOPLE Players! Face Painting, Hotdogs, Chips & Pop, . Under the Big Top, Role-play with our Life Size Characters, Ice Cream, Coffee, Tea! Details

7. Saturdays in the City

Adventure Valley will open as a day use sports resort for families. Heated Pools, Organized Kids Activities, BBQ & Cafe, Tennis & more! Details

8. Franco Fête

Connect with French Culture with the 33rd edition of Franco-Fête. Spanning over two weeks, Franco-Fête de is a massive music festival representing the most important cultural Francophone event, taking place during the Pan American Games. Franco-Fête has a very special treat in store for the younger set with a concert and musical theatre workshop by Geneviève Cholette (Les Chiclettes) and a performance by the popular Franco- Manitoban children’s entertainer marijo. Details

9. Day out with Thomas

Spend the day with Thomas the Tank Engine®. Take a 25-minute train ride, meet Sir Topham Hatt®, enjoy fun-filled activities & so much more! After your day out with Thomas, get down to Port Stanley Beach by late afternoon and have whale of a time at the beach. Details

11. Cultura Festival

Weekly Friday night Summer festival. Festival showcases musicians, dancers, buskers, art installations and international food vendors. Each evening closes with a featured film under the stars, displayed on a large screen in the square. Details

12. Music Festival

The Hand Over Hand Music Festival is a community event created specifically to provide a safe and accessible environment for people of all abilities to come together to enjoy music, food and other activities. This event will be attended by hundreds of people, including youth and young adults with disabilities. Details

13. July Weekend Fun

Join the Scarborough Museum Youth Collective on weekends this summer for fun filled Victorian parlour entertainments and popular 20th-century board games. Enjoy delicious local delicacies from the Americas. Family fun guaranteed! Details

1. Free Movies & Theatre Events

Free movie screenings and entertainment takes place across GTA in summer.

Venues include Garden Square Brampton(Saturdays), Celebration Square Mississauga (Thursdays), Earl Bales Park, and TIFF movies across GTA.

See here for a list of all free movies and concerts.

@ Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre in Earl Bales Park

July 9: Fireguy Juggling and Family Hoops: Energetic and interactive fun for everyone 7 to 8 pm.

July 23: Dufflebag Theatre: Snow White: 7 to 8 pm.

2. Vampire Campfire

Through singing, dancing and lots of interactive bits, The Second City cast tells the story of a spooky, silly gang of ghouls forced to spend their summer at a remedial camp for monsters. Details

3. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel and steed during our ALL-NEW SHOW. From ringside seats, discover a feast of the eyes and appetite with more action, more fun & more excitement than ever before. As you thrill to a rousing live jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring horsemanship and falconry, Medieval Times serves a four-course meal fit for royalty. Details

4. Under the Big Top

Presented by Famous People Players. Everyone loves a circus!!! The Acrobats, The Cotton Candy, The Animals, Especially the Elephants, The music will have you singing & dancing all the way home!! Details

5. PANAMANIA

Unprecedented in scale, PANAMANIA will feature more than 1,300 artists in 250 performances and exhibitions across Toronto. The festival will showcase the diverse cultures and artistic excellence of Ontario, Canada and the Americas through music, theatre, dance and more, with free and ticketed events. Details

6. Princess Pop: A Celebration of Wishes

You’re invited to sing along with Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, and all your favourite princesses at Tinkerbell’s Celebration of Wishes! But when an unexpected visitor tries to ruin everything, the princesses will need your help to find a happy ending! Details

7. Snow White

Snow White and Prince Geoffrey are childhood friends, separated by Queen Evilla when she finds out from her Mirror that Snow White is now the fairest in the land. Queen Evilla takes Snow White to the forest, and leaves her there, but Snow White meets a group of Dwarves who take her in and keep her safe. It will take the love of Geoffrey and the Dwarves to save Snow White from Queen Evilla’s jealousy. Details

8. Mary Poppins

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical! Details