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 Weekend – August 21 to 23, 2026
1. Summer Activities
2. Events This Week
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
A weekend celebration of Filipino food, music, culture, fashion and art. With over 50 vendors, Mabuhay Philippines Festival will certainly introduce you to traditional Filipino streetfood and innovative ... »
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Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Road, Scarborough
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
416-345-1613
Free
Experience the Ultimate Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture! Join us for the 15th annual Afro-Carib Fest 2026, an award-winning, FREE weekend festival that celebrates the vibrant Afro-Caribbean ... »
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The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
August 22, 2026
(416) 304-0222
$25+fees
Step into a prehistoric adventure with Dino Runs @ The Bentway! This fun-filled event invites young explorers to learn, move, and play in an interactive setting that brings ... »
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Burlington Central Park, 2299 New St, Burlington
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
9059215903
Free
The Burlington Latin Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration that brings the rhythms, flavors, and traditions of Latin America to the heart of Burlington. Held at Central ... »
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Muslim Neighbour Nexus, 3520 Odyssey Dr, Mississauga
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
647 467 6312
Free
A vibrant two-day community celebration bringing together families, food lovers, local businesses, and the multicultural community With New dates : Join us for Taste of Mississauga – Summer Festival 2026, ... »
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Scotiabank Arena, 50 Bay Street, Suite 500, Toronto
August 21, 2026
$99 & up
WWE Friday Night SmackDown comes to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. The live event brings high-impact matches, rivalries and sports-entertainment spectacle to downtown Toronto. Featured superstars include CM ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 21, 2026 To August 22, 2026
Free
Mississauga ITALFEST is a free festival that shares Italian heritage and culture with the citizens of Mississauga and beyond. ITALFEST is a celebration of Italian arts, history, ... »
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Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd East, Richmond Hill
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Free 3 day GTA large community Festival for all the families. unforgettable days of culture, entertainment, shopping, food, and family fun. Explore nearly 100 vendor booths featuring local businesses, ... »
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Pocket Planet Canada, 10 Dundas Street East, B1, Toronto
August 21, 2026 To September 18, 2026
(647) 578-4663
$24 - $44
Calling all K-pop fans! Get ready for The Ultimate K-Pop Adventure, a limited-time Mini Mission at Pocket Planet Canada (formerly Little Canada). Explore North America’s largest ... »
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Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
August 15, 2026 To September 12, 2026
905-683-8401
$16.48
Dive into the magical world of potion-making! Mix, stir, and watch your creations bubble and fizz! This hands-on workshop combines imagination, creativity, and a splash of museum ... »
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Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
August 9, 2026 To September 5, 2026
905-683-8401
16.48
Step into a world of wonder as young wizards craft their very own magical wand! In this hands-on workshop, children will explore the art of wand-making, learn ... »
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Various Locations, GTA
August 6, 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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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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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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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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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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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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