Things to Do in Vaughan

Things to Do in Vaughan

Conquer your fear of heights at Canada’s Wonderland, appreciate priceless Canadian art at McMichael Canadian Art Collection, surround you with a million Lego blocks at Legoland, discover creepy crawlers at Reptilia, explore forests and meadows at Kortright Centre, go picnicking at Boyd Conservation area, take your toddler to Jungleland playground, spend a rainy day playing laser tag or indoor mini golf, or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties at any of the fun indoor entertainment centres in Vaughan.

 

Contents:
1. Upcoming Events in Vaughan
2. Places to Visit and Things to Do including Outdoor and Indoor Activities.

Upcoming Events

If any from our Calendar

13 Apr

Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan

April 13, 2024 To October 5, 2024

4166676295

$345.00 + HST

This seven-part course provides information and hands on opportunities for the beginner beekeeper. Led by experienced apiarists, this course walks participants through the active bee season from ...  »

27 Apr

Leo & Sala Goldhar Celebration Centre, 9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan

April 27, 2024

9053035457

$15

Get ready for our 2024 Math Olympiad! Whether you’re exploring the world of math for the first time or have a passion for complex equations, this contest ...  »

29 Apr

The Terrace, 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan

April 29, 2024 To May 1, 2024

Free

Shop apparel, footwear, outerwear, handbags, and accessories. This anticipated sample sale will feature multiple luxury brands, all at one event, offering a unique range of ready-to-wear fashion. ...  »

03 May

Woodbridge Fair Grounds, 100 Porter Ave, Woodbridge

May 3, 2024 To May 5, 2024

$25 to $52

The Big Bounce Canada 2024 tour is kicking off in Toronto with the most action-packed experience this Spring. The Big Bounce Canada Tour Rolls into Toronto with a ...  »

11 May

Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan

May 11, 2024

905-883-1212 ext. 7816

$25-$80

Strides for Mackenzie Health presented by the newly opened Lexus of Vaughan is back! Last year, almost 1,400 individuals participated in this fundraising event for Mackenzie Health at ...  »

19 May

Canada's Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan

May 19, 2024

Park Admission

Spend your day enjoying over 200 awesome rides, coasters and attractions, then round out your day with an action-packed fireworks display over Wonder Mountain.  »

25 May

Canada's Wonderland, 9580 Jane St, Vaughan

May 25, 2024

905-832-7482

Included with park admission

Get back to outdoor, poolside fun at Canada’s Wonderland! Splash Works has 20-acres of water attractions including Canada’s largest outdoor wave pool, 18 water attractions, exhilarating ...  »

01 Jun

Leo & Sala Goldhar Celebration Centre, 9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan

June 1, 2024

9053035457

$17.31

ATTENTION GRADE 1-5 STUDENTS! Can you feel the E-X-C-I-T-E-M-E-N-T? Step into the spotlight and be all you can bee at our highly-anticipated annual Spelling Bee! This is ...  »

13 Jul

Mackenzie Glen District Park, 220 Cranston Park Ave, Maple

July 13, 2024

Free

This year, we present you to the Vaughan Latin Festival outdoors! Music, art, Kids Zone, waterpark, and a spectacular entertainment for the whole family! Enjoy the beauty ...  »

09 Aug

Dufferin Clarke Community Centre, 1441 Clark Ave W, Thornhill

August 9, 2024 To August 11, 2024

$2

Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ!! We’re excited to announce our entertainment format for 2024, featuring Country Night on Friday, Rock the ...  »

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25 Date Ideas in Vaughan

1. McMichael Canadian Art Collection

 

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers its visitors a unique and truly Canadian experience. From the art within the gallery on its walls to the surrounding landscape, the McMichael is the perfect gallery for an introduction to Canada’s art, its peoples, their cultures and their history. The gallery welcomes on average 100,000 visitors annually. Details

10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, Vaughan L0J 1C0

Open Year Round.
Tuesday to Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays, but open on holiday Mondays.

Children Five and Under- Free
Adults – $18/Students – $15
Seniors (65+) – $15
Family – 1 or 2 adults and 3 children under the age of 18 – $36

2. Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland is a 330-acre theme park. It opened in 1981 as the first major theme park in Canada and still remains the country’s largest. Canada’s Wonderland features North America’s largest variety of coasters including Canada’s tallest and fastest coaster – Leviathan’s longest wooden coaster – Mighty Canadian Minebuster and Canada’s first inverted coaster – Flight Deck. For those who love water parks, head to Splash Works, home to Canada’s Largest Outdoor Wave pool, the Whitewater Bay and other thrilling water slides and rides. For young kids, there are kids themed rides, carrousels, mazes, character meet-and-greets, Dinosaur’s Alive, and live entertainment! Details

9580 Jane St, Vaughan

Open from May to October. Hours Vary depending on the season.

$39 & up

3. Reptilia Zoo and Education Centre

Reptilia is a state of the art 25,000 square foot facility complete with large exhibits showcasing hundreds of different reptiles and amphibians, from giant pythons to massive crocodiles and king cobras. With four reptile feedings every day, free live theatre shows or zoo keeper tours and a chance to interact with the reptiles and the Zoo Cast, Reptilia is a fun place to visit with the family. Details

2501 Rutherford Road, Vaughan L4K 2N6

Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Holidays: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Ages under 2 – Free/Ages 2 to 12 – $11.00
Ages 13 to 64 – $16.00/Ages 65 and over – $13.00

 

4. LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Visiting the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto is like jumping into the world’s biggest box of LEGO bricks! A great family attraction ideal for kids aged 3-12 years, with over 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof. In addition to Lego creations, there are rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Details

1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan L4K 5W4

Open Year Round
Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Online – $15.40 (Walk Up price – $22.00)
Adults Night- $15.00 (Walk Up price – $19.00)

5. Kortright Centre for Conservation

Situated on 325 hectares of pristine woodlands, Kortright Centre combines a natural oasis with some of the most leading edge sustainable education programs and events in Canada. Enjoy more than 16 kilometres of breathtaking hiking trails year-round at the Kortright Centre. Explore forests and meadows, follow the boardwalk through the marsh and take in the scenery and wildlife from various lookout points. Take a guided walk with a bat expert through bat habitat, Join for Maple Syrup Festival, Take part in Four Winds Kite Festival where you can see professional kite flying demonstrations, make a kite, enjoy pond dipping, have a picnic and take a self-guided hike to see nature blooming in the spring, Enjoy the colours of Fall and Go on a night hike and call to wild owls in hope that they call back at Kortright Centre. The centre hosts 100,000 visitors annually and offers over 50 environmental education programs for schools and 30 sustainable technology workshops for the public, trades and professionals. Details

9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan L4L 1A6

Open Year Round.
Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Adults: $ 6.50
Seniors: $ 5.50
Children up to 15 years old are free with families

6. Boyd Conservation Area

Located within the headwaters of the Don and Humber Rivers, Boyd Conservation Area offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature in the city. Hike through the forest, play on green spaces along the Humber River, and enjoy picnics, BBQs and fun. The steep-sided Humber River Valley and tall trees provide a quiet refuge where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. With 17 picnic sites located throughout the park, Boyd Conservation Area can easily accommodate groups both large and small. Details

8739 Islington Ave, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 1A6

Seasonal, closed in Winter.

Adult (15+) – $6.50
Senior (60+) – $5.50
Children (0-14), with family – FREE

7. Mackenzie Glen District Park

Mackenzie Glen District Park offers a lot of space for visitors to run around and has a picnic area, play structures and swings. There’s also a wading pool and playground that kids, huge soccer field and track in addition to bathrooms and ample parking. Aside from the kids, walking your pets around the park is also ideal while there is also a pond where in visitors can fish.

220 Cranston Park Avenue, Maple, Vaughan L6A 2M4

Open Year Round.

free

8. Magnotta Winery

Magnotta is Ontario’s third largest winery and the only company of its kind in Canada licensed to produce and sell wine, beer and distilled products. Go on tour of the state-of-the art equipment and the facilities used for the production of Magnotta’s award winning wines. A showcase of vintage cooper tools provides you with a glimpse into the ancient art of barrel making. European chandeliers captivate an elegant 40-foot oak tasting table. Subdued lighting and balanced humidity make this a true winery experience.

Details

271 Chrislea Rd, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 8N6

Complimentary Tour: Daily 02:00 PM;
Private Tour- – Hours Vary

Private Tour – $25 per person (min. 20 persons)

9. Planet Play

Planet Play is a 10,000 sq. ft. Multi-Purpose Family Entertainment Venue which caters to children and adults of all ages. Planet Play has –

Area 51 Laser Tag – 5000 Sq.Ft state of the art laser tag arena. Battle it out in the interactive arena while using you’re 14 different weapons and defence perks!

Orion’s Playground: 2000 Sq.Ft of indoor playground with various obstacles, monkey hoops, triangle climb, and slides to keep kids fascinated. There is also a toddlers area. Details

2501 Rutherford Road, Concord, Vaughan L4K 2N6

Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Mon – Thu 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Laser Tag: One mission – $9 per player
Orion Play Ground: $9 per child, 12 months old and up; two or more: $7 per child

10. DP Lazer Maze

5000 sq. foot laser tag arena Details

31 Gaudaur Rd, Vaughan L4L 3R8

Mondays: 12.00-9PM
Tuesdays — Thursdays: 12:00 — 9PM
Fridays: 12:00PM — 11PM
Saturdays: 11AM — 11PM
Sundays: 11:30 – 7PM

One game 20 Minutes – $7.50
Two games 40 Minutes – $14.00
Three games 1 Hour – $20.00
York Students 20 MINUTES – $6.00

11. Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine is an art studio that offers ceramics, glass fusion, and canvas painting with a personal touch! There are hundreds of items to choose from to make your masterpiece or mark your milestone. Kids, teens, and adults – Color Me Mine is great for all age groups and no experience is necessary. Birthdays, corporate events, bridal/baby showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, date nights, & more! Details

Maple: Unit 1, 1530 Major Mackenzie Dr
Woodbridge: Unit 2, 110 Windflower Gate

Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Monday: OPEN all Holiday Mondays, every other Monday by appointment only
Tuesday – Friday: 11am – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Every Friday – Kids Drop in Party from 6-9pm.

Free admission. ACtivities vary.
Kids drop in – $29+tax

12. Captive Escape Rooms

155 Winges Road | Unit 11, Vaughan

Adults: You and your friends are going to be locked in Canada’s most realistic escape room for 45 minutes, and it’s going to take all of your courage and cunning to escape! You and your team will have to navigate through a labyrinth of logical, physical, and investigative puzzles in order to find your way out. Details

Monday – Thursday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am

2 persons – $54
3 persons – $81
4 persons – $108

Captive Kids Escape Room: Captive Kids is the first escape room adventure created specifically for children and families. Your group will have to navigate through a series of challenges and interactive puzzles in order to move through the rooms and escape. Captive Kids is designed to provide safe, challenging and an incredibly fun experience for groups of children and families alike, but be warned it will not be easy. Details

Thursday -Friday:: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:30 am
Hours Vary during March Break, Summer Holidays, PA Days and Holidays.

Up to 4 kids – $108
Up to 8 kids – $216
Up to 12 kids – $324

13. Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park

Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Details

2839 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan L4K 2N7

Sunday – Saturday: 10am – 11pm

30 minutes – $10.99
60 minutes – $15.99
Toddler Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM: $10 for child and $6 for siblings

14. Airborne Trampoline

Visit Airborne and jump on Olympic style trampolines under the supervision of a Gymnastics Ontario certified coach. Details

171 Marycroft Avenue | Unit #7, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 5Y3

Mon – Fri 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat – Sun 9:00 am – 10:00 pm

$12 per person/hour

15. Playcious Indoor Playground

Playcious has a soft play area with over 30 different activities in it, a trampoline basketball area where you feel the weightlessness of bouncing, and flipping and huge gym equipped with kids exercise machines and gymnastics area. Details

50-A Caldari Road, Vaughan L4K 4N8

Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Toddlers (1 to 3 Yrs) – $9.99
Child 4 to 13 Yrs – $14.99
Child 14 to 17 Yrs – $11.99
Additional Adults – $7.99

16. JungleLand Kids Indoor Playground

Jungle Playground includes Ball Pool, Trampoline, Rainbow Ramp, Bungee Spider Web, Spin Plate, Spider Climb Tower, Wave Slides, Music Panel, Downward Aerial Glide. Toddlers and young visitors will definitely enjoy its real size jungle animals, jungle plants and trees! Details

1033 Edgeley Blvd | Unit 2, behind Vaughan Mills Mall, Vaughan L4K 0H4

September – June
Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 6PM
Friday: 10AM – 8PM
Saturday: 10AM – 9PM
Sunday: 10AM – 8PM

Infants – Free (when accompanied by a sibling) $8 (with no siblings)
Children 1-3yrs – $10
Children 4-13yrs – $15
Youth 14-17yrs – $10
Adults – free

17. The Archery Game

The Centre has Combat Archery Tag, Bubble Soccer, Kin-Ball. Details

2501 Rutherford Rd Unit 18, Concord, Vaughan L4K 2N6

Store hours are open by bookings only.

Regular Admissions – Combat Archery Tag & Kin-Ball: $25/person
bubble soccer: 8 Players Package – $200 ($25/person)

18. NINJAZ Canada

NINJAZ is Canada’s first Ninja Warrior training facility! There is 17 000 sq. ft. of training space absolutely perfect for kids and adults. The facility includes an adult ninja warrior course, a kids ninja warrior course, four climbing walls varying in difficulty, and a soft play area designed for children ages 4 to 12. Details

6260 Highway 7 | Units 10-12, Vaughan L4H 4G3

Open for Walk-ins:
Friday – Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Kids – $20 for One Hour
Adults – $24 for One Hour
Kids Day Pass – $35 for Full Day Admission
Adult Day Pass – $35 for Full Day Admission

19. Bad Axe Throwing

Learn to throw axes or compete in a grand tournament! Details

171 Maplecrete Rd – Unit 3, Vaughan L4K 2B4

Sunday – Saturday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

$44.25 + taxes (per person)

 

20. Splitsville Woodbridge

36 lanes, cosmic bowling, glow-in-the-dark bowling, arcade and more! Details

191 Marycroft Avenue, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 5Y3

Open 365 days
Sundays: 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday – Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fridays – Saturdays: 1:00 pm – 1:00 am

Per hour:
Weekdays – $29.99
Weekends & Holidays – $32.99
Per game:
Weekdays – $2.99
Evenings, Weekends & Holidays – $5.29

21. Putting Edge

Putting Edge provides “Glow-in-the-Dark” mini-golf. Details

60 Interchange Way, Concord, Vaughan L4K 5C3

Sunday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am

General (13 +) – $10.50
Jinior (12 -) – $8.50

22. Tee Times Indoor Golf

Year-round indoor golf training facility equipped with 2 High Definition simulators, an indoor driving range (with targets) and a practice putting green with fringe (for chipping). Bring your clubs and best game for an amazing golf experience. Details

225 McNaughton Road | Behind Lowe’s Plaza, Maple, Vaughan

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 12mn
Sunday: 9am – 6pm

Simulator Rates: $25/hr and up

23. Golf Courses

Copper Creek Golf Club

11191 Hwy 27, Kleinburg, Vaughan L0J 1C0

Eagles Nest Golf Club

10000 Dufferin Street, Maple, Vaughan L6A 1S3

Harry Putter Golf

9301 Islington Ave, Vaughan L4H 3G7

 

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    1. Matthew Bortolussi

      This is a great list of things to do and see in Vaughan, Ontario! Kortright Conservation Area has beautiful scenery on its hiking trails, especially in autumn. Boyd Park should also not be missed.

      April 11, 2018 at 2:50 PM

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