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 9 to 12, 2026
1. Summer Activities
2. Events This Week
Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto
July 11, 2026 To July 12, 2026
6478222224
Free
WorldFest is Toronto’s signature multicultural fusion festival, bringing together the city’s most diverse communities for two unforgettable days of food, music, art, and global celebration. ... »
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
$60 & up; Children 16 and under are free
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship — featuring exotic prototype and GT machinery — makes its one and only Canadian stop as part of the Chevrolet Grand Prix, July 10–12. Canada’... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
JACKALOPE Festival, North America’s only action sports festival, is returning to Mississauga for a second adrenaline-fueled event that’s bigger and bolder, with two new sports ... »
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Guild Park & Gardens, 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
Family Fest is Scarborough’s biggest celebration of young audiences! Featuring performances, workshops, and activities, Family Fest offers free entertainment for all ages. We’ll be hosting ... »
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Nathan Philips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
In July 2026, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) celebrates a landmark milestone: 65 years as Canada’s largest and longest-running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. Each summer, TOAF ... »
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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 ... »
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Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair, 500 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke
July 10, 2026 To July 13, 2026
$25-$85
Water Circus Nautilus arrives, inviting you under the Big Top for a spectacular journey filled with laughter, suspense, and jaw-dropping acrobatics that keep the energy flowing from ... »
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Various Locations, GTA
July 9, 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 ... »
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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 ... »
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Coca-Cola Coliseum, 45 Manitoba Drive, Toronto
July 8, 2026
$30.25 & up
The Toronto Tempo – 2026 inaugural WBNA season. The 2026 Tempo season features forty-four total regular-season games, including twenty-two home games, across four venues in Canada. Fifteen games will be ... »
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The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St, Toronto
July 6, 2026 To July 10, 2026
416-893-3966
$430
LEGO Stop Motion Summer Camp – At the Distillery District, campers will engage in hands-on exploration of the filmmaking process in both the morning and afternoon, including pre-production, ... »
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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 ... »
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Halton County Radial Railway, 13629 Guelph Line, Milton
July 2, 2026 To July 30, 2026
519-856-9802
$10-$20
We’re collaborating with Milton partners to offer Ice Cream Trolley Folly nights at a discounted rate. Join us in raising funds for Townsend Smith Foundation, while ... »
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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, ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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. »
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Fort York & The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto is the central fan destination, featuring 46 live match broadcasts alongside performances, cultural programming, art and food that reflect Toronto as “The World in ... »
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Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas Street West, Toronto
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
4163920335
Free
Let’s Celebrate the World’s Beautiful Game Together! Scadding Court Community Centre is bringing together community members, soccer fans, families, newcomers, and everyone looking to experience ... »
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The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto
June 6, 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 ... »
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Downsview Airport Lands (YZD), 30 Hanover Road, North York
June 1, 2026 To July 12, 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 ... »
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
June 1, 2026 To July 19, 2026
6472833057
Free
Enjoy world-class shopping and interactive experiences designed to capture the excitement of the world’s biggest international soccer tournament, right in the heart of Downtown Toronto at ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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, ... »
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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.
LOVE IT! Need more PIRATES!
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 :)
Wonderful Victoria Day 2014 fireworks at Ashbridge's Bay Park: https://vimeo.com/95861930