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Family Events & Activities in Toronto & GTA
A list of family weekend activities, including free fun family activities in Toronto and GTA, including plays, fairs, and more!
Contents:
- Fun Activities
- Events This Week – July 31 to August 3, 2026
1. Summer Activities
2. Events This Week
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Military Trail and Morningside Avenue, Toronto
August 3, 2026
$20 & up
Cheer on the Scarborough Shooting Stars competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Support the squad as it brings high-energy CEBL action to fans, celebrates local pride ... »
South Simcoe Railway, Mill Street West, Tottenham
August 2, 2026 To October 18, 2026
(905) 936-5815
$9 to $18
Enjoy a scenic tour through the Beeton Creek valley. Listen to the Conductor's friendly and informative commentary about the history of railroading in Canada. »
Canada's Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
August 2, 2026
Park Admission
Canada’s Wonderland will present its spectacular fireworks display when the Park closes at 10:00 pm (weather permitting). Spend your day enjoying our 200 attractions, including our 17 roller coasters ... »
Sobeys Stadium, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto
August 1, 2026 To August 13, 2026
$15.00 - $585.00
National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto, an event which annually brings Canada to the centre stage of international sport. The third-oldest tournament in all of ... »
Sobeys Stadium, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto
August 1, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Free
You can’t spell fun without free – well, maybe you can – but the National Bank Open will have loads of free activities on opening weekend that are ... »
Lakeshore Blvd W & Exhibition Place, Toronto
August 1, 2026
Free & Ticketed Areas
The Grand Parade is the largest event of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. This event continues to attract local, regional, national, and international attention by visitors and media. ... »
The Great War Flying Museum, 13691 McLaughlin Road, Cheltenham
August 1, 2026 To August 3, 2026
905-838-4936
$0-$20
Get right up close to the aircraft in the museum’s hangar. Peer into the cramped cockpits, learn how pilots juggled flying and fighting, and see how ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
August 1, 2026
905-683-8401
36.67
Visit the Museum after-hours each month for a summer adventure the whole family will love! This monthly event offers fresh activities, creative crafts, and, of course, delicious ... »
CF Markville, 5000 Hwy 7, Markham
August 1, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Free
Bring the whole family and get up close to the race weekend excitement right here in Markham! Our ‘Pit Stop’ event offers an unforgettable opportunity for racing ... »
Muslim Neighbourhood Nexus, 3520 Odyssey Dr, Mississauga
August 1, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Free
A vibrant two-day community celebration bringing together families, food lovers, local businesses, and the multicultural community Join us for Taste of Mississauga – Summer Festival 2026, a vibrant two-day ... »
Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Major League Baseball. Friday, July 31: Fans can look forward to City Connect Fridays with themed ballpark activities, live music and giveaways. Saturday, August 1: Blue Jays Transformers Day &... »
Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
July 31, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Free
Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! »
Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough
July 31, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Donations Appreciated
Enjoy delicious ribs, hot dogs, french fries, corn on the cob and more… Midway rides, and skill testing games, Creative designs by crafters and vendors, All day ... »
Spencer Smith Park/Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Burlington
July 31, 2026 To August 1, 2026
Halton Emancipation Celebration Festival is Free; Gala is ticketed
The Halton Freedom Celebration Festival brings together musical acts, children's and youth activities, cultural art, food, crafts; heritage, historical, and genealogical vendors promoting inclusivity and community integration. »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
July 31, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Huge Fête, Big Soul! Soak up some island flavour, food, music and dancing at Island Soul. »
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Free
This August long weekend, HERSHEY’S Canada and The Pokémon Company International are inviting Canadians to unwrap a new kind of collectible adventure. In celebration of ... »
Ferry Dock, Ward’s Island, Toronto
July 31, 2026
Free
Participants, artists and community join together for 39th Annual Ward’s Island Fire Parade, a magical celebration of light and community. Join us for an evening of ... »
Various Locations, GTA
July 30, 2026 To September 7, 2026
$35 to $60 +fees
The Royal Canadian Circus returns in 2026 with an electrifying all-new production that blends world-class acrobatics, breathtaking visuals, and the heart of timeless circus tradition. Inspired by the ... »
Toronto Adventures Humber River Paddling Centre, 9 Old Mill Rd., Toronto
July 29, 2026 To September 26, 2026
4165362067
$54.95-$99.95
See Toronto’s Humber River like you’ve never seen it before! Enter Toronto’s calm, meandering Humber River at King’s Mill Park North. We paddle ... »
Parc Downsview Park, Orchard Pavilion, Toronto
July 27, 2026 To August 19, 2026
Free
Welcome to Orchard Rendezvous at Downsview Park! Join us for a fun-filled free evening at the Orchard Pavilion. Our program runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM before each ... »
Toronto Adventures Humber River Paddling Centre, 9 Old Mill Rd., Toronto
July 25, 2026 To September 24, 2026
4165362067
Voyageur Canoe: $49.95+tax (per seat)
Glide through the shimmering waters of the Humber River in our illuminated Voyageur Canoe. The 11-seater canoe is setup with SUBMRG’s Under Glow Lighting System, which ... »
The Sunflower Farm, B24430 Sideroad 17, Beaverton
July 25, 2026 To August 25, 2026
$5 to $12
Experience life on a farm in our stunning 20-acre sunflower field – the first-ever and largest sunflower farm in Durham Region. Take a stroll and grab that perfect ... »
Davis Family Farm, 15770 Mountainview Rd, Caledon East
July 25, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$5 to $13.50
Come and explore our Field of Dreams – 45 acres of bright and beautiful sunflowers, just north of Toronto. 3km of Walking Trails: If you have ever dreamed of ... »
Looking Glass Adventures, 2944 Danforth Ave., Toronto
July 25, 2026 To September 7, 2026
6474985596
$31.95 - $34.95
Looking to beat the heat and enjoy a private adventure with just you and your group? Gather your crew and dive into an immersive family friendly escape ... »
Memorial Park, 2 Park Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville
July 24, 2026 To August 14, 2026
free
Get your lawn chairs and blankets ready and join us in Memorial Park for family favourites under the stars! All movies are free of charge and registration ... »
Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory, 123 Hillsview Drive, Richmond Hill
July 23, 2026 To August 10, 2026
$20 to $30
Jurassic Kingdom, the largest touring outdoor dinosaur show of its kind, featuring more than 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Visitors follow a curated trail of moving and roaring dinosaurs ... »
Memorial Park Multi-Purpose Trail, 2 Park Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville
July 23, 2026 To August 27, 2026
Free
SKATEVAN, the new roller skating pop-up from SUSO Skate Co, is rolling into Stouffville every Thursday until the end of August. Free roller skate rentals provided by ... »
Various Locations, Toronto
July 23, 2026 To August 1, 2026
Free
Toronto, your summer just got cheesier. The Armstrong Cheese Truck is bringing the cheese Canadians crave, backed by more than 120 years of unforgettable cheese pulls, to the ... »
Royal Ontario Museum, Queens Park, Toronto
July 21, 2026 To December 15, 2026
416.586.8000
FREE
Bring family and friends to the ROM on the 3rd Tuesday Night of each month and enjoy free admission from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Here’s what you ... »
Island Yacht Club, 2 Muggs Island. Toronto
July 20, 2026 To August 14, 2026
416 203 2582
$475-$550
Adventure Camp is back for another exciting summer! Kids and teens will explore the outdoors, build skills, and make lasting memories through activities like hiking, paddling, sports, ... »
Daydream Adventures Scarborough, 489 Brimley Road, Toronto
July 19, 2026 To September 7, 2026
437-245-4535
$40-46
This is Toronto’s only art installation escape room – a little hidden gem in the city. Family-friendly adventures that spark imagination. We build worlds and tell stories ... »
YZD, 30 Hanover Road, North York
July 18, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$28.90 & up
Explore Monet’s art and life in a stunning 360º digital exhibit. Watch his iconic works come alive through light, color, and towering projections. Go even deeper with ... »
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto
July 18, 2026 To November 29, 2026
$36.05 & up
Step inside a real 1800s village transformed into Canada’s largest immersive open-world puzzle adventure. Lost & Found invites you to explore 30 acres and 43 historic buildings at ... »
Downsview Park, Keele St, North York
July 15, 2026 To August 19, 2026
4166342559
$0
Movies Under the Stars returns to Downsview Park this year! Our annual movie program will be taking place by the lake and meadow. This year we will ... »
Ontario Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley St. West, Toronto
July 15, 2026 To August 5, 2026
4163250061
$20 to $30
Step into history and discover one of Toronto’s best-kept dining secrets! Tour Highlights: Begin with a 30-minute guided tour where you explore the iconic Legislative Building ... »
Downsview Airport Lands (YZD), 30 Hanover Road, North York
July 10, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$18.90 & up
After touring over 100 cities in 24 countries and entering CNN’s list of “Must-See” exhibitions, Art of the Brick is coming to Toronto. The exhibit immerses the visitor ... »
Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
July 10, 2026 To December 23, 2026
905-683-8401
21.80
A Taste of Science: Sensory Explorers Children dive into the science of food and the senses through hands-on experiments, creative crafts, and weekly visits to the Taste ... »
Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
July 9, 2026 To August 27, 2026
Free
Night at the Museum presented by Don Valley North Toyota, Don Valley North Lexus and Genesis Markham returns to Markham Museum grounds this summer! On four different ... »
Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
July 9, 2026 To August 2, 2026
General Admission: $28.99/person
The Royal Duck Bounce Park is bringing giant inflatables, slides, and family fun for all ages. Whether you’re making memories, burning off energy, or planning a ... »
University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto
July 6, 2026 To August 28, 2026
$331 to $834
Our Summer Camp programs run throughout July and August and offer engaging, hands-on experiences for children and youth. Themed weekly camps for ages 6-12 explore exciting topics ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
July 5, 2026 To September 27, 2026
905-683-8401
$16.48
Mr. Dressup had Casey and Finnegan, and now you can have a new best friend, too! Join this hands-on workshop and learn how to create your own ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
July 5, 2026 To August 27, 2026
905-683-8401
$20.57
Whisk up some summer magic with our Kids’ Cookie Club, a hands-on baking and crafting adventure for kids ages 5 to 12, set in the heart of our museum ... »
Laveanne Lavender Fields, 8667 Gilmour Road, Campbellcroft
July 1, 2026 To July 31, 2026
$14
Laveanne Lavender Fields invites you to visit us daily in July for a truly unique Northumberland experience. Lose yourself in over 4 acres of purple blooms and be ... »
Soldier's Tower, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto
July 1, 2026 To September 7, 2026
Free
Recitals are free and open to the public. Although the carillon can be heard clearly at a distance, the best places to listen are Hart House Circle ... »
Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W, North York
June 29, 2026 To August 28, 2026
4167897011
$265-485
Summer Camps return to the Columbus Centre from June 29 – August 28! From the general All-In-One Camp Experience to specialty camps in Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis, Cooking, Sports, and more, ... »
Christie Pits Park, Bloor Street West, Toronto
June 26, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free/PWYC
Longtime TOPS fans know that Sunday evenings at Christie Pits are a summertime tradition in Toronto’s west end — it’s where the festival started in 2011! All ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York
June 26, 2026 To September 6, 2026
4166342559
Free
Before it became a park, this site was home to a military base. Since 2005, we’ve been working to transform former military roads and parking lots into ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto
June 23, 2026 To September 8, 2026
Free
Join Curious Walkers as we embark on a journey through Downsview Park! Our group is all about exploration and discovery, where every step brings a new sensory ... »
Pingle's Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd., Hampton
June 20, 2026 To August 31, 2026
9057256098
$6 to $15
Sunshine, blooms, and berry-filled fun – that’s what Summer Days at Pingle’s are all about! 🌸🍓🌻 Explore the very best of summer on the farm with vibrant ... »
Kelso Lavender Farm, 8649 Appleby Line, Campbellville
June 20, 2026 To August 10, 2026
647 473 4007
$15.90 - $21.20
Kelso Lavender Farm is a 20-acre field with over 25,000 lavender plants and other flowers! Enjoy a calm, beautiful stroll through the purple hills and take some lovely ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area (Reservations Required), Milburough Line, Campbellville
June 20, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$149 +HST plus park admission for a maximum of 2 people
Experience having a free-flying hawk fly and land next to you! During this private program, you will join our Raptor Centre staff and one of our trained ... »
Under the Big Top, 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto
June 18, 2026 To August 30, 2026
877-924-7783
Varies
Poetically guided by light (‘luz’ in Spanish) and rain (‘lluvia’), LUZIA chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveler with the culture, nature and mythology of a dreamlike ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area (Reservations Required), Milburough Line, Campbellville
June 13, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$10 +HST per person plus park admission
Join our Raptor Centre staff to meet some of our resident raptors, and learn more about their incredible features plus how we care for them. »
Union Station Plaza, 65 Front St West, Toronto
June 8, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
Union Summer—presented by TD—returns for its 9th season, transforming the plaza at Union Station into Toronto’s ultimate summer hotspot from June 8 to August 9, 2026. For 63 ... »
West Toronto Lawn Bowling Club, 275 Keele St, Toronto
June 3, 2026 To August 26, 2026
Free
Are you free Wednesday? ‘cuz we are! Never bowled before? Perfect! Every Wednesday, West Toronto Lawn Bowling Club opens up the greens for a free Learn to ... »
Old Town BIA, 258 Adelaide Street East, Toronto
June 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
FREE
The Old Town Toronto BIA is inviting locals and visitors to explore the city through The Great Beaver Quest, a free, family-friendly art crawl and scavenger hunt ... »
Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills, Halton
May 29, 2026 To October 31, 2026
(905) 878-9547
$13 - $14.50
Take a walk in the orchard garden, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, stop by the playground and run on our haybales, visit friendly farm animals ... »
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
May 25, 2026 To August 31, 2026
$13.50 - $46.00
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada has a brand-new exhibit inspired by Toronto’s creative spirit. Graffiti Reef: Painted by Nature is a first-of-its-kind experience that blends the ... »
Downey's Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
May 22, 2026 To September 18, 2026
(905) 838-2990
$18.99
Downey’s Farm is the perfect place to get outside for some fresh air and family fun. Jump on our Jumping Pillows, dance along with the Chicken ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
May 3, 2026 To October 11, 2026
416.586.8097
Free
Walking tours of Toronto. ROMWalks encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. Most tours are free. »
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
May 2, 2026 To October 11, 2026
519-622-8144
$26.95 - $53.95
Canada's Original Safari Adventure - Get Closer Than You Ever Imagined to lions, giraffe, cheetah, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals! »
Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
April 25, 2026 To September 7, 2026
Free
This spring, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery invites visitors to freely interact with the artworks in Colourful Parachutes: Imagining Alternative Futures Through the Power of Play, ... »
Various, City of Toronto History Museums
January 1, 2026 To December 31, 2026
Free
General admission to all 10 Toronto History Museums is permanently free to provide everyone with an opportunity to fully participate in cultural heritage and spaces. This is one ... »
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Great activities but you missed to add boat party. In Toronto, you can easily hire a boat and go for boating to spend quality and unforgettable time.
Wow, lots of activities for a weekend. One of my cousins currently lives in Toronto with her two kids. I am going to share it with her. Hope so she will be happy to see this. Thanks for the sharing this.
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Lots of cool things to do in Toronto. I found this great list of rainy day activities in Toronto for all ages.
officecentral.com/blog/things-to-do-in-the-rain/
You should check out the “Central Counties” tourism website. They have a great list of family friendly events happening around Toronto.
Free admission at Birchmount Pool for leisure swim today – thumbs up to that 🙂
Wonderful Victoria Day 2014 fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay Park: https://vimeo.com/95861930