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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!
Summer Fun
Events
Online
August 1, 2021 To August 31, 2021
9055377846
free
Join us any time and anywhere and make a splash this August for #SplashForKids. The Great Canadian Splash For Kids, presented by Staycation Pools, is an online ... »
Scugog Shores Museum Village, 16210 Island Road, Port Perry
July 31, 2021 To August 1, 2021
905-260-2017
$10-$35
This summer, Theatre on the Ridge brings a unique adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ beloved children’s classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to life. ... »
Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, Uxbridge
July 31, 2021 To August 2, 2021
905 473 3246
$17
Some ROYAL ADVICE from the farm crew: dress up as your FAVOURITE Disney character if you’re coming to the farm this long weekend! (We will be)! ... »
Fort York National Historic Site, Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
July 31, 2021 To September 5, 2021
Free, Tickets Required
From late July through Labour Day, Toronto Outdoor Picture Show will present a summer season called TOPS & Friends, a celebration of outdoor cinema and community. The ... »
The Sunflower Farm, B24430 Sideroad 17, Beaverton
July 30, 2021 To August 15, 2021
$10 to $15
Experience life on a farm in our stunning 10-acre sunflower field – the first-ever and largest sunflower farm in Durham Region. Take a stroll and grab that perfect ... »
Tall Oaks Park, Mississauga
July 30, 2021
6474696478
Free
Led by Frog in Hand’s own Andrew Gaboury and Alice Cavanagh, ten clowns from the 2021 Summer Company will be let loose along the Waterfront Trail in ... »
800 Hydro Rd, Mississauga
July 30, 2021 To August 31, 2021
Free
For the third year in a row (2019-2021), one million sunflowers have been planted to beautify the Lakeview Village site undergoing construction and remediation, delivering a shared ... »
Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus, Ashtonbee Road, Scarborough
July 30, 2021 To August 2, 2021
Donation
Come on out and experience a classic summer favourite at our newly designed Ribfest drive-thru! Enjoy mouth-watering ribs to take home, all from the comfort of your ... »
Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto
July 29, 2021 To September 5, 2021
416-392-5929
$24.99 to $29.99
Get ready for a mindblowing experience this winter in Scarborough.Enjoy an immersive experience along a 1.5 km walking path that travels into the future and back. Terra ... »
Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Dufferin Street, Toronto
July 29, 2021 To September 12, 2021
$25 & up
Start your exhibit experience as new recruit and delve into the history, science, engineering, genetics, and profiles of your favourite Avengers, including Captain America, The Hulk, Thor, ... »
Toronto Star Building, 1 Yonge St, Toronto
July 29, 2021 To August 29, 2021
$99 per couple & up
This December, Lighthouse Immersive and renowned illusionist Jamie Allan invite you into a world of intrigue, mystery, and wonder, with the World Premiere of Allan's ILLUSIONARIUM. A ... »
Memorial Park, 22 Little Avenue, Toronto
July 29, 2021 To August 1, 2021
Free
Join us at Memorial Park for a Weston Weekend of Music & Theatre presented by Shakespeare in Action in partnership with Theaturtle! Each day will feature free, ... »
Yonge St & Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 28, 2021 To August 1, 2021
Free
Lighthouse Immersive, the producer of the Van Gogh Exhibit in Toronto is bringing a 30 meter high hot air balloon to celebrate the reopening of the Van Gogh ... »
Toronto Star Building, 1 Yonge St, Toronto
July 28, 2021 To September 19, 2021
$34.99 & up
From the originators of the Parisian Atelier des Lumières exhibition that has been seen by more than two million visitors worldwide and has inspired the global ... »
Parkwood Estate, Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
July 25, 2021 To October 31, 2021
This tour will provide you with an overview of the entertaining spaces (main floor) of the Estate, as well as an introduction to the McLaughlin Family during ... »
Davis Family Farm, 15770 Mountainview Rd, Caledon East
July 24, 2021 To August 8, 2021
Free to $13.50
Come and explore our Field of Dreams – 45 acres of bright and beautiful sunflowers, just north of Toronto. 2km of Walking Trails: If you have ever dreamed of ... »
Bloordale Village, 974 Bloor Street West, Toronto
July 24, 2021 To August 2, 2021
Free, no need for ticket
BIG on Bloor Festival opens its 14th year on July 24th, 2021, running until August 2nd, 2021, with the launch of several art installations scattered throughout the Bloordale neighborhood; ... »
Nathan Phillip Square, 100 Queen St. W, Toronto
July 23, 2021 To September 8, 2021
Free to $50.00
The Brain Project has returned to the streets of Toronto for the 6th year! Everyone is welcome to visit several thought-provoking brain sculptures at various locations in ... »
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
July 21, 2021 To August 29, 2021
$35 to $43
Travel to a fairy-tale castle and an era of dragons and adventure with Imagine Dragons – Light Forest at Casa Loma. Imagine Dragons will feature dazzling lighting and ... »
Art Gallery of Ontario, Dundas Street West, Toronto
July 21, 2021 To October 24, 2021
Free to $25
Andy Warhol charts four decades of art-making in the life of one of the world’s most famous artists, told through more than 250 artworks including paintings, drawings, ... »
Young People's Theatre - Online
July 19, 2021 To August 27, 2021
$65-$420
This summer, don’t miss out on all the drama – join us for Young People’s Theatre’s Online Summer Drama Camps! From July 19 – August 27, fun-filled camps ... »
Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto
July 18, 2021 To August 29, 2021
PWYC
Join us for a walking tour to discover how the landscape and neighbourhood around Spadina Museum have changed over time. Tours will begin at the metal gates ... »
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto
July 18, 2021 To August 29, 2021
PWYC
Alan Colley from Toronto Aboriginal Eco Tours will conduct a walking tour at Todmorden Mills every Sunday in July and August where participants will learn, in a ... »
Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto
July 17, 2021 To August 29, 2021
PWYC
Go beyond the history of the Howards’. Departing from Colborne Lodge, join First Story Storytellers as we share and witness Indigenous narratives of High Park through oral ... »
Daydream Adventures, 1803 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
July 16, 2021 To August 2, 2021
4372454535
$30 +tax per person
It’s been a long, and very slow, time to wait for things to open in Ontario. We’re all tired and bored. Does anyone even know ... »
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, North York
July 15, 2021 To August 27, 2021
$10 to $20
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden, and Edwards Gardens with a knowledgeable guide. Get the most out of your visit to the gardens by booking a tour with ... »
Online
July 15, 2021 To December 16, 2021
Free.
Reading a play is like discovering a new world. At Crane Creations we invite you to step in the shoes of actors and join us for an ... »
Online
July 14, 2021 To September 1, 2021
(416)325-0061
Free
Join us for 60 minutes of interactive fun as we virtually explore Ontario’s Legislative Building. Learn how provincial parliament works, see where laws are passed for the ... »
Legislative Assembly of Ontario, 111 Wellesley Street West, Toronto
July 12, 2021 To September 3, 2021
(416)325-0061
Free
Join us outdoors this summer as we explore the grounds of Ontario’s parliament. Learn about the history of the site, the work of parliament and more, ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, Bayview Avenue, Toronto
July 9, 2021 To August 28, 2021
$15
Join us for a family friendly guided walk as we explore the trails of the Weston Family Quarry Garden & Don Valley Brick Works Park. Learn more ... »
Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
July 8, 2021 To August 29, 2021
PWYC
Fort York National Historic Site welcomes visitors join us for a tour and experience 1812-era music and musket demonstrations. HOW MUCH Tickets: Admission: Pay-what-you-can (PWYC) with ... »
Online
July 6, 2021 To August 20, 2021
(647) 904-7432
$77 - $97
Are you thinking about a year long dance program for your child in the fall but you aren’t 100% if your child will like dance enough to ... »
High Park Amphitheatre, Bloor Street West, Toronto
July 6, 2021 To September 14, 2021
416-367-8243
Ticket prices will vary based on production and performance
Meet the High Park Nature Centre at the High Park Amphitheatre for a 30-minute interactive presentation where we’ll learn about all things bat – behaviour, habitat and ... »
Various Locations
July 5, 2021 To August 27, 2021
Free
arksPlayTO will offer activities such as exploring nature, gardening, active games, arts and crafts, family fitness, story-telling and music circles for children and their caregivers. Children age 12 ... »
![Chess+ Math Camp [Girl Boss Chess]](https://www.todocanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2021-05-21-at-1.36.41-AM-250x165.png "Chess+ Math Camp [Girl Boss Chess]")
Online
July 5, 2021 To August 20, 2021
240 USD/ week
Girl Boss Chess camp is a unique experience for girls aged 6-13. We combine chess education, movement and empowerment sessions to deliver a holistic program that will ... »
Various locations, Toronto
July 5, 2021 To September 5, 2021
Free
Summer in the 6IX is a free program designed for Toronto youth, aged 13 to 24, offering opportunities to drop in, meet up with friends and participate in themed ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd 6, Greenwood
July 4, 2021 To September 26, 2021
905.683.8401
$9
Turn cream into butter in this fun program all about the farm. Make your own batch of butter that you can take home and taste. At the ... »
Pickering Museum Village, Concession Road 6, Greenwood
July 3, 2021 To September 12, 2021
$40
Explore the world of Anne of Green Gables in a behind-the-camera tour of Pickering Museum Village, the set of various ‘Anne’ productions for almost forty years. Enjoy ... »
Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, Uxbridge
July 3, 2021 To August 29, 2021
905 473 3246
$17
Saturdays and Sundays in July and August, Junior Farmers Festival provides children with the opportunity to embark on an exclusive, interactive hands on learning experience to explore ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd 6, Greenwood
July 3, 2021 To August 28, 2021
905.683.8401
$9
Unleash your creativity at Kids in the Village. Make a craft under the guidance of our Museum Guides. Learn a bit about history and have fun along ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd 6, Pickering, Greenwood
July 2, 2021 To August 28, 2021
905.683.8401
$15
Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? Gather some friends, family or your date and learn how to make a delicious ice cream recipe from ... »
Various Parks, Brampton
July 2, 2021 To September 5, 2021
Free
Join us for FREE open air workouts, seven days a week. The City of Brampton has reintroduced an extended offering of summer favourite, Fitness in the Park, ... »
Laveanne Lavender Fields, 8667 Gilmour Road, Campbellcroft
July 1, 2021 To July 31, 2021
$11.30
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 ... »
Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 1, 2021 To September 30, 2021
866-627-7672
$28.90 & up
Starting Wednesday, July 1 - and just in time for Canada Day - Mariposa by Hornblower is resuming its operations, offering a fresh selection of cruise experiences out ... »
Brae Ridge Farm & Sanctuary, 7667 Maltby Road East, Guelph
July 1, 2021 To December 31, 2021
2269244065
$80
In this exclusive private tour for up to 5 guests, you will get close and personal to Champion alpacas as you walk through their paddocks and home. Hand ... »
Across Durham
June 30, 2021 To July 31, 2021
9058391734
Free
Sculpture in Durham is all around us. Snap a selfie with one of the 90+ fabulous sculpture forms in your neighbourhood and share on our group facebook page ... »
Gardiner Museum 111 Queen's Park Toronto
June 30, 2021 To September 6, 2021
Free
This summer, the Gardiner Museum is breaking down barriers and moving beyond traditional museum spaces to increase access and meet our communities where you feel safe. Join ... »
12 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto
June 29, 2021 To August 27, 2021
4162623400
$525
Camp starts at 9:00 am – 3:30 pm daily and is ideal for kids 8-13 years old. Do you need a creative baking outlet this summer? Le Dolci’s Culinary ... »
Kelso Conservation Area, Kelso Road, Milton
June 26, 2021 To September 6, 2021
Free
There is something for everyone here at Kelso. Not only is Kelso beautiful to visit, Kelso Beach is open by reservation only. Each beach reservation is based ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area (Reservations Required), Milburough Line, Campbellville
June 25, 2021 To September 6, 2021
$10 per person + Gate fee
If you’re looking for a closer encounter with the Mountsberg Raptors then you’ll love Talons & Tailfeathers. This small-group experience with some of our resident ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
June 25, 2021 To September 6, 2021
$10 per person + Gate fee
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a farmer? Enjoy a meet and greet with some of Mountsbergs barnyard friends including goats, chickens, ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
June 25, 2021 To September 6, 2021
$135 per group of two people + Gate fees
If you’re looking for an experience of a lifetime, look no further. In your group of two, you will get an up-close and personal experience with ... »
Online
June 21, 2021 To August 27, 2021
1-833-243-3862
from $160.00/week OR $45.00/day (per household)
Registration for virtual Summer Cooking Camps is OPEN! Join Rooks to Cooks chefs for live, interactive cooking classes for kids, aged 7-16! These delicious weekly or daily ... »
Kelso Conservation Area, Kelso Road, Milton
June 19, 2021 To October 17, 2021
$30/person + HST and gate admission
Climb to new heights and hang out with us on our Escarpment Walk Aerial Course and the Vultures View Climbing Tower. The Escarpment Walk is an aerial ... »
Scarborough Town Centre, Borough Drive, Scarborough
June 18, 2021 To September 19, 2021
Cost of Food
Enjoy an internationally influenced night market showcasing street foods and drinks from around the world. Expect to see all your night market favourites and more new international ... »
The Bentway, Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
June 17, 2021 To September 5, 2021
Free
The Bentway launches Playing in Public this summer, a collection of outdoor and online projects that invite you to rediscover “play” in the city. By the neighbourhood, ... »
Indian River Reptile Zoo, 2206 County Road 38, Indian River
June 14, 2021 To September 30, 2021
$37.77 per car
Come see what all the noise is about!! You have the chance to drive your family through the land of Dinosaurs! Indian River Reptile & Dinosaur Park ... »
Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
June 14, 2021 To October 31, 2021
519-752-0607
$10.50 - $20
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo is reopening on June 14th. Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo is a 25 acre, family run, wildlife park. We are home to over 80 species of ... »
Ontario Place, 955, Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
June 11, 2021 To September 6, 2021
416-314-9900
FREE admission!
The summer of 2021 at Ontario Place will be the place you want to visit the most this summer! Toronto’s favourite destination for exploration and leisure activities ... »
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
June 11, 2021 To October 31, 2021
519-622-8144
$18.95 - $29.95
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure has re-opened! Guests can enjoy the drive through Game Reserves in the comfort of their own vehicle. Get closer than you ever ... »
Downey's Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
June 11, 2021 To August 31, 2021
(905) 838-2990
$13
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 Parks, Toronto
June 10, 2021 To October 4, 2021
Free & Ticketed
ParkFitTO, a new pilot initiative offering residents outdoor fitness programming. With provincial restrictions still in place, the City of Toronto’s recreation centres will deliver fitness programs ... »
Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, Uxbridge
June 5, 2021 To October 31, 2021
905 473 3246
$10.00 & up
Over 10 Acres Dedicated to farm Fun! Looking for 10 acres of outdoor FARM fun? Well, our Barnyard Playland is just that! With so much to do, kids of ... »
Online
June 1, 2021 To September 1, 2021
41686222222
$50.00
Igniting the way to creative play! Young People’s Theatre is excited to introduce Myself with Purpose – a FUN and INTERACTIVE video series designed to introduce drama ... »
Distillery & 33 Parliament St, Toronto
May 21, 2021 To July 31, 2021
Free
In an effort to give a safe outdoor activity that can be enjoyed individually, or among groups who share the same household, Winter Stations is bringing Spring ... »
Ontario Parks
May 1, 2021 To September 2, 2021
Free
The Ontario government is making it easier and more affordable to get safely outdoors and enjoy nature by providing free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday ... »
Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills, Halton
August 21, 2020 To October 24, 2021
$0 - $11
The farm is a place for families to not only select their own apples, but to enjoy a taste of country life. Apples come in many varieties ... »
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Wonderful Victoria Day 2014 fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay Park: https://vimeo.com/95861930
Free admission at Birchmount Pool for leisure swim today – thumbs up to that 🙂
You should check out the “Central Counties” tourism website. They have a great list of family friendly events happening around Toronto.
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/
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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.