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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:
- Holiday Activities
- Events This Weekend – November 13 to 15, 2026
1. Holiday Activities
2. Events This Week
Scotiabank Arena, 50 Bay Street, Toronto
November 15, 2026
$62.43 & up
Join the excitement and cheer on the Toronto Raptors at their home court. »
Main St, Whitmer St to GO Station, Milton
November 15, 2026
Free
Get ready for a holiday celebration bursting with colour, fun, and nostalgia! This year, the 2025 Milton Santa Claus Parade brings your favourite animated worlds to life with ... »
EG Civic Centre to Eg Sport Complex, East Gwillimbury
November 15, 2026
Free
Santa Claus is coming to town! Gather your family and friends and prepare to be dazzled by the festive floats, marching bands, and, of course, the one ... »
Sports Complex,1914B Mount Albert Road, East Gwillimbury
November 15, 2026
Free
Join us at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex for our Annual Tree Lighting ceremony and to stroll the Christmas Market! Christmas Market Start your holiday shopping early ... »
Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Ave. West, Newcastle
November 15, 2026
Free
Join for the annual Newcastle BIA Community Town Hall Lighting Ceremony. Come out to the Community Hall in downtown Newcastle. We will be lighting up the hall, ... »
King Ave. West, Village of Newcastle
November 15, 2026
Free
The Newcastle Santa Parade is a wonderful event starting with a fantastic fireworks display at 5:30 pm followed by entries that range from marching bands, to clowns and ... »
Centre 55, 97 Main St #55, Toronto
November 15, 2026
Free
Join Centre55 for The Beaches Santa Claus Parade. »
Aurora Library, 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora
November 15, 2026
Free
Explore how to bring deep and challenging emotions to life through powerful YA storytelling. Learn creative writing techniques, develop authentic characters, and turn big feelings into stories ... »
Scotiabank Arena, 50 Bay Street, Toronto
November 14, 2026
$67.15 & up
Cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs at their iconic home arena. Experience thrilling hockey action and an unforgettable atmosphere as the Leafs battle it out on the ... »
Downtown Oakville
November 14, 2026
Free
Oakville residents can get their spot along the parade route to take in the sights and sounds of the creative floats. This year’s parade theme is ... »
Elliott Tree Farm, 9467 Erin East Garafraxa Townline, Hillburgh
November 14, 2026 To December 23, 2026
5192160699
No admission
Throughout the holiday season the farm transforms into a winter wonderland comparable to a scene in a Hallmark movie enjoy indoor dining in our heated Horse Barn ... »
Yonge Street, 22 Scrivener Square, Toronto
November 14, 2026
416 895 7850
Free
Live music, fun for the whole family, great activities and offers from the merchants along Yonge Street. Including carolers, live bands and amazing giveaways. Kick off the ... »
Scarborough Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough
November 14, 2026 To November 18, 2026
$18.00 - $23.00
Presented by SMTY – Scarborough Music Theatre’s youth program. Travel over the rainbow and experience the magical land of Oz with the beloved family favourite, The Wizard ... »
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave., Studio 176, Toronto
November 14, 2026 To November 22, 2026
$27.49 & up
From the team that brought you The Little Circus that Could and The Philip & Lucinda Dino-Show comes a new feather of a tale! Everything changes the ... »
Lyric Theatre, 5040 Yonge St, North York
November 14, 2026
$59.00 - $129.00
The energy is going nationwide! Inspired by today’s biggest K-pop hits and performance trends, K-Pop Dreamworld delivers nonstop movement, bold visuals, and crowd-hype moments designed to ... »
Esplanade Park & Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering
November 13, 2026 To November 14, 2026
905.420.4620
Free
Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with festive lights and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, art installations, ... »
stackt market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
November 13, 2026 To January 3, 2027
4166666207
free
Bold installations. Nostalgic experiences. Festive games. Seasonal flavours. The sounds of the season. This year, Holiday Hills is filled with fun and festive moments to explore. 2026 Season ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, Milburough Line, Campbellville
November 13, 2026 To December 23, 2026
$35 to $43
Mountsberg Conservation Area is pleased to present Christmas Town, a magical visit with Santa in his woodland hideaway! Our fully-guided Christmas Town experience includes: A guided woodland ... »
Niemi Family Farm, 18463 HIGHWAY 48, Mount Albert
November 13, 2026 To December 19, 2026
289-716-4586
Free
Welcome to our Annual Christmas Market! A magical outdoor experience with dozens of local vendors with incredible handmade products. Free admission to the Market! •Hot Chocolate and ... »
Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga
November 13, 2026 To November 15, 2026
$20 & UP
Hosted within the hotel and expanding into the adjacent 20,000-square-foot Sports Dome facility, the family-friendly event showcases hundreds of original, custom-built LEGO creations constructed by more than 300 ... »
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto
November 12, 2026 To November 15, 2026
416-975-9130
$51.50 - $231.50
The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns November 12 – 15, 2026 to the iconic Buddies in Bad Times Theatre — inviting you into REVERIE, a world beyond the ordinary. An escape from the ... »
Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 Russett Avenue, Oshawa
November 12, 2026 To December 5, 2026
905 723 0282
39.25 - $44.00
The Broadway musical adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated film, featuring music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and a book by Jennifer Lee. The ... »
Lime Ridge Mall, 999 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton
November 12, 2026 To December 24, 2026
$19.99 - $59.99
From November 14th through December 24th, get ready for a sleigh-load of holiday joy! Whether your little ones have a list of wishes ready or you're simply ... »
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
November 12, 2026 To January 3, 2027
Free
CF Toronto Eaton Centre invites the community to gather in the atrium for a special celebration marking the 10th year of its iconic holiday tree. The event ... »
CF Shopping Centres, GTA
November 12, 2026 To December 31, 2026
0 - $15
Celebrate the magic of the season across CF shopping centres in GTA— where twinkling décor, cheerful music, Santa’s visits, and gifting made easy, come together ... »
Hillcrest Mall, 9350 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
November 12, 2026 To January 4, 2027
Free-120$
Nostalgic holiday traditions are taking centre stage at Hillcrest Mall this season, with experiences designed to bring families together close to home. One of the region’s ... »
Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto
November 12, 2026 To November 26, 2026
Free/Donation
Take a cinematic journey across Europe at the European Union Film Festival, where Torontonians can discover stories from across the continent, one film at a time, for ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
November 11, 2026 To November 21, 2026
$0-$35
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel Asian), Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival, returns for its 30th Anniversary this year. Running from November 11 to 21, 2026, with ... »
Armenian Youth Centre, 50 Hallcrown Pl, North York
November 9, 2026 To November 15, 2026
4169866283
$5 to $100
The Pomegranate Film Festival returns for its 19th edition with a week of Armenian cinema for anyone who loves film. Discover powerful stories by and about Armenians ... »
Eaton Hall Country Inn and Spa , 13990 Dufferin St, King City
November 8, 2026 To December 13, 2026
905-833-4500
$65 - $110
Slow down your Sunday at Eaton Hall. Gather family and friends in our historic King City estate for a leisurely brunch buffet, with plenty of time to ... »
Michaels Craft Stores, Canada
November 8, 2026 To December 19, 2026
Free
Slow down, get cozy and start a new holiday tradition with Michaels and Hallmark. This season, Michaels stores across Canada will host Hallmark-inspired crafting activities that invite ... »
Famous PEOPLE Players, 343 Evans Avenue, Toronto
November 6, 2026 To December 30, 2026
416.532.1137
$49.95 to $78.95
This winter, let your imagination drift into a snowy dreamland where snowflakes paint the stage with color. Be captivated by the beauty and brilliance of our players ... »
Exhibition Place, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto
November 6, 2026 To November 15, 2026
416-263-3400
Free to $41.08 +fees
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair takes place every November in the City of Toronto. Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across ... »
The Cathedral Church of St. James., 106 King Street East, Toronto
November 6, 2026 To January 31, 2027
4372631021
$28
CELESTIA Toronto makes its Canadian debut at The Cathedral Church of St. James on November 6, 2026, transforming one of Toronto’s most historic landmarks through light, music and ... »
Santa's Log House, 6001 8 Line N., Oro-Medonte
November 6, 2026 To December 20, 2026
$70
Step inside a real 200 year old log house and enjoy a little Christmas magic. 15 minute private family visit with Santa and Holly Claus in a cosy Christmas ... »
YZD, 30 Hanover Road, Toronto
October 30, 2026 To January 31, 2027
4168734958
$21.90 - $28.90
Back to Pompeii is an immersive exhibition that invites guests to step inside ancient Pompeii. Visitors can walk through a Pompeian house and city street, exploring spaces ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto
October 17, 2026 To December 12, 2026
Free
The Downsview Park Education Team is excited to launch a new free outdoor program for families, with sessions offered in English and French! Families will enjoy: 📖 Interactive ... »
YZD, 30 Hanover Rd, North York
October 16, 2026 To January 3, 2027
4372631021
$32
Harry Potter™: Visions of Magic is a self-guided journey exploring some of the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world through immersive environments brought to life with ... »
Trivia Escape Rooms, 1615 Dupont Street, Toronto
October 15, 2026 To November 15, 2026
$26 - $29
Think you know your horror movies? Now you’ll have to prove it, all while one of your team members are literally chained to the wall. This ... »
Various, Toronto
October 10, 2026 To November 21, 2026
4167352221
Varies
Now in its fifth year, Burnbrae Farms and TasteToronto are teaming up with 40 of Toronto’s top restaurants, bars, and cafés for a six-week celebration of ... »
YPT Studio, 165 Front Street East, Toronto
September 11, 2026 To April 9, 2027
416.363.5131
$15.26
Experience a joyful song circle and open playtime in a comfy space created just for YPT’s very youngest audiences! For two Fridays each month, our Studio ... »
Pocket Planet Canada, 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto
September 10, 2026 To December 31, 2026
647-578-4663
$24 - $44
Your favourite movie and TV moments have come to life in miniature at Pocket Planet Canada (Formerly Little Canada). Explore the miniature world and discover how many ... »
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington and Hamilton
September 8, 2026 To December 19, 2026
9055271158
$25
Would you like to learn about Ontario bird species and how to identify them in the field? Are you interested in taking up birding as a hobby? ... »
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington and Hamilton
September 5, 2026 To December 16, 2026
905 527 1158
$25 +fees
Have you already been out exploring birds in the field but would like to learn more about the identification nuances between similar species? Are you interested in ... »
Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
September 2, 2026 To January 3, 2027
$27 to $38
Visit your Toronto Zoo after dark and journey through an illuminated animal lantern experience! Experience the Zoo after hours as more than 2,000 handcrafted illuminated lanterns transform the ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
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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Join the crew in search of sunken treasure on centre island!
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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 🙂