Kids Events, Programs, Camps and Things to Do for Families in Toronto, York Region, Durham, Halton, Peel & Simcoe County for Families.
What’s ON This Weekend for Families in Toronto & the GTA
Your weekend guide to family fun in and around the Toronto area. Updated weekly with the best family events, activities, festivals, shows and things to do with the kids. Find Fun Close to Home with Child's Life!
Victoria Day Long Weekend Family Events
Victoria Day long weekend, marks the 'un-official' beginning of summer, a season we are all ready and waiting for! Find the best family events this May long weekend in Toronto, York Region, Durham, Peel and Bruce Simcoe-County!
Mother's Day Family Events in the GTA
Finally a day focused on mom! While you may not get time to put your feet up and chill out like you're dreaming about, we hope you will get a chance to feel a little spoiled and maybe even appreciated - even if only for a…
2026 Ribfests & Food Festivals | GTA and Southern Ontario
Whether you're craving comfort food or something new, these family-friendly summer events offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious eats, live entertainment, and community fun under the summer sun.
2026 Spring Fairs & Festivals in and around the GTA
Discover the best spring festivals for families across Toronto and the GTA — from food and culture to music, crafts, and outdoor fun for kids. Updated regularly for April through June 2026.
UPCOMING EVENT
Let's Dance
- Sun, May 24 at 11:00AM, 1:30PM & 4:00PM
- Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
Groove with the whole family in Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s high-energy concert, Let’s Dance! With a phenomenal cast of dynamic dancers and electric songs like Bruno Mars’s “Uptown Funk,” Bernstein’s “Mambo!” from West Side Story, and more! Buy your tickets today for Let’s Dance! on May 24 at Roy Thomson Hall.
Online Learning Resources for Kids
As a parent, you want your child to have the best education possible, and online learning resources make it easy to supplement classroom instruction. Find some great websites in this guide for Ontario kids!
Creativity Online: Virtual Programs for Kids
Discover the best online classes and virtual programs for kids, including art lessons, music classes, coding programs, cooking classes, and creative learning websites for kids of all ages.
Free Online Storytime: Stories and Books for Kids
Discover free online stories, audiobooks, and digital books for kids. These trusted websites make it easy to enjoy storytime anytime—perfect for quiet time, bedtime, or keeping kids engaged at home.
10+ of the Coolest Winter Science Experiments For Kids
Captivate curious minds with these winter science experiments for kids. Make frozen silly putty, bouncy snowballs, frozen bubbles, ice inukshuks and more!
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Hands-on, educational and fun! Rooks to Cooks offers unique, intensive cooking programs for children, ages 5+. Kids learn to cook, but they also learn about nutrition, team-work, independence, problem-solving and more!
Best Spots to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
There is nothing more delightful than viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms (aka ‘Sakura’) flowering each spring! Each year, thousands of…
Green Fun for the Whole Family: 12 Creative Ideas to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. Did you know that it started as long ago as 1970?…
20+ Picture Books for Mother's Day
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Mother’s Day? This roundup of picture books is filled with stories that highlight…
Green Reading for Little Ones: Earth Day Books for Kids
Celebrate Earth Day with this curated list of engaging books for kids. From colourful picture books to inspiring stories about…
Cricut Explore 5 & Joy 2: Easy DIY Projects at Home
Cricut has launched its newest cutting machines — the Explore 5 and Cricut Joy 2 — designed to make DIY…
10 Sweet Spring Books for Kids
Looking for sweet spring books for kids? These charming stories feature playful bunnies, colourful eggs, blooming gardens, and seasonal adventures…
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Home to over 5,000 animals representing over 500 species, boasts over 10 kms of walking trails and at 287 hectares is one of the largest zoos in the world. Explore Zellers Discovery Zone, featuring the Kids Zoo, Splash Island, an exciting two-acre water play area and the Waterside Theatre!
Enter to Win 4 Tickets for Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
One lucky winner will receive a family four-pack of tickets to Whirlpool Jet Boats for the 2026 season valued over…
Win Tickets to the 2026 Spring Baby Show
Canada’s leading pregnancy, baby and toddler event, The Baby Show, returns this spring from April 11 & 12 at the…
