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!

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2026 Summer Camps Guide | GTA and Surrounding Area

FAMILY GUIDES

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

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.

KIDS CLASSES & Activities

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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Toronto Zoo

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!