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Weekend 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:
- Fall Family Fun in GTA
- Family Fun Events September 22 to 24, 2017
- Any weekend Fun Family Activities/Camps
I. Fall Family Fun in GTA
II. Family Fun Events: Sept 22 to 24, 2017
1. Fall Fairs
Fall Fairs held this weekend in and around GTA: Sept 22 to 24
- Ancaster Fair @ 630 Trinity Rd. Jerseyville
- Grand Valley Fair @ 90 Main St. N., Grand Valley
- Milton Fair @ Milton Fairgrounds, 136 Robert St, Milton
and more!
2. Canada Kids Festival
10 hours of family, fun festival with activities, entertainment, food and fun for everyone. Details
September 23 & 24, 2017 |10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
Mel Lastman Square – 5100 Yonge St, Toronto
Free
3. Harvest Festivals
For more, see Harvest & Farm Festivals in GTA
- Harvest Festival at Springridge Farm, Milton on Every weekend (including Thanksgiving Monday) from Saturday, September 23 – Sunday, October 29, 2017 | 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
- Gibson House Fall Festival on Saturday, September 23, 2017 | 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
- Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Fall Festival on Sunday, September 24, 2017 | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
4. Francophone Music Festival
Francophonie en Fête hosts an amazing 10-day French Music Festival in downtown Toronto! Now in it’s 12th year it has been a vital part of the music scene in Toronto and a living example of the growth, creativity and diversity of the Francophone culture in Ontario. Details
September 21 to 30, 2017
Various Venues, Toronto
Free and ticketed events
5. Buskerfestival
Come and be amazed by incredibly talented and unique street performers who will provide an afternoon of entertainment for the whole family!Details
Sunday, September 24, 2017 | 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
Free
6. The 6th Annual HARVEST Festival
This 6th HARVEST Festival will feature harvest-themed creations, Story Circles, harvest foods, drumming, art-making, city-building conversations, circus performances & workshops, family activities, a special group of emerging community entrepreneurs & artists and one of the most exciting World Music groups in Canada. Details
Saturday, September 23, 2017 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
R.V. Burgess Park
46 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto
Free
7. Brampton’s Indigenous POW WOW
This is Brampton’s second indigenous POW WOW. Events include Indigenous Artist Showcase, Fashion Show With Bruno Henry, Missy Knott, Special Performances and more!Details
September 23 & 24, 2017
Brampton Fairgrounds, Caledon
$10
8. Tastes of The Hill
The Tastes of the Hill will feature a great variety of activities including a Canadiana Pavilion showcasing all things Canadian, live entertainment and a showcase of culture, food, fashion, arts and crafts and sports from around the world. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration! Details
September 23 & 24, 2017
Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East
Richmond Hill
Free
9. The Word on The Street
The Word On The Street is a non-profit organization that celebrates Canadian reading, writing, and champions literacy primarily through a free, annual outdoor festival. Each September, in communities from coast-to-coast, we invite everyone to participate in hundreds of author events, presentations and workshops, and to browse a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian books and magazines you’ll find anywhere. Details
Sunday, September 24, 2017 | 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
Free
10. Dragon Lion Dance Festival
This event will usher in a grand national party filled with entertainment and food for all ages. The Dragon Lion Dance Festival consists of a parade of dragon and lion dances, and array of Chinese style art performances. There will be children’s areas, where children can enjoy free play time, as well as free dancing and martial art demonstrations for you to explore. Details
Sunday, September 24, 2017 | 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Mississauga Celebration Square
Free
11. Ravine Days
Inaugural Ravine Days with events happening around Toronto’s ravine system. Explore the Lower Don Trail with Evergreen Brick Works to discover the first installation – Monsters from Beauty, Permanence, and Individuality and more! Details
September 23 & 24, 2017
Various Locations, Toronto
Free
12. Invictus Games
Established by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games are the only international adaptive sporting event for wounded, ill and injured active duty and veteran service members. Presented by Jaguar Land Rover, the third Invictus Games will be the largest Games yet, with 550 competitors from 17 nations competing in 12 sports. Details
The show will feature hundreds of cast members, including men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces, in stunning performances, masterfully combined with the pageantry of elements such as the Parade of Nations and the raising of the official flag.
Artists: Laura Wright, Alessia Cara, The Tenors, Sarah McLachlan. La Bottine Souriante
September 23 to 30, 2017
Opening Ceremony on Saturday, September 23, 2017 | 7:30 PM @ Air Canada Centre, Toronto | $60 – $150
Various venues, Toronto
Free and ticketed events
13. Volta
Get set to veer off course with Cirque du Soleil as we lead you along the path to freedom with VOLTA! VOLTA tells a spellbinding story about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of action sports, the show weaves the adrenaline rush of acrobatics into a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score. Details
September 7 – November 26, 2017
The Port Lands, 51 Commissioners Street, Toronto
$49 & up
III. Other/Any Weekend Activities
1. Ontario Science Centre
There’s lots to see and do for all ages at the Ontario Science Centre – It is a perfect visit with kids.
Check calendar of events for sleepovers, activities and special exhibitions.
2. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Jewel Gallery, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Visit Ripley’s Aquarium. Canada’s largest indoor aquarium features one of the world’s most extensive jelly fish exhibits, 65+ year old giant lobsters, sting ray and bamboo shark touch pools and daily live dive shows. Go for an in-water experience in Ray Bay with Cownose and Southern Stingrays during Stringray Experience Program.
3. Markham Museum
Stop by on Family Sundays for special family-oriented programming or explore its 25 acres of parkland, featuring over 20 historic buildings.
Saturday and Sunday: 12 NOON to 5:00 PM
Family of Four (Maximum 2 Adults) $16.00
4. Legoland Vaughan
Visit Legoland and have an indoor, family experience with over 3 million lego bricks under one roof. Rides, 4D cinema, Master Model Builder workshops and more! (More details)
Friday & Saturday |10:00AM – 9:00PM (last admission at 7:00PM)
Sunday: 11:00AM – 7:00PM (last admission at 5:00PM)
5. Weekends at Scarborough Museum
Come celebrate Mother’s Day every weekend at Scarborough Museum! Enjoy fresh baked treats and share your family story at the Communities Memories Kiosk. (More details)
6. Family Movies
Have fun with the whole family and watch a movie for $2.99 on Saturday mornings at 11am. See link for shows and participating Cineplex theatres. Details
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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