2024 Father’s Day Events in the GTA

2024 Father's Day Event Guide

Plan the perfect family day out to celebrate DAD! Find special events for families in our Father’s Day weekend guide including cool cars, awesome exhibits, food festivals, family fishing and movies in the park!

Jr. Jays Father's Day
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Rogers Centre
Join us on Sunday, June 16 for a special Father’s Day edition of Jr. Jays Sundays. Kicking off our Jr. Jays outdoor program, the day will feature a mix of outdoor and indoor games, activities and performances! Families are encouraged to arrive early to experience all the fantastic activities happening throughout the day! Come ...
Tractor's & Ribs at Brooks Farms
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Brooks Farms
On June 16th Brooks Farms is celebrating Dads of all kinds – with their Father’s Day Celebration featuring, Tractors and Ribs! Visit Brooks Farms on Sunday June 16th, to feast on some delicious Ribs and get up close and person with some construction equipment and farm tractors! Every dad’s dream! ...
Father's Day at Pingle's Farm
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Pingle’s Farm Market
Visit Pingle’s Farm Berry Days over Father’s Day weekend, Saturday June 15th & Sunday June 16th, to celebrate Dad! Alongside our usual Berry Days activities, we’ll be running a special food menu, have breweries onsite sampling between 11am – 5pm and live music between 1pm – 4pm.  
Friendship & Adventure Day
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
In recognition of Father’s Day, this Family Sunday celebrates the fathers, father figures, friends, and other loved ones who support and nurture our communities. Enjoy drop-in art workshops, outdoor tours, storytelling circles, and a bilingual theatrical performance by Dufflebag Theatre! Art Activities and Workshops: A Token of Love and Friendship, ...
Weekend Festivals at Celebration Square
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Mississauga Celebration Square
Enjoy free weekend Festivals at Mississauga Celebration Square! From May to October, experience all of the food, music, entertainment and culture with your friends and family.
Na-Me-Res hosts Toronto’s largest Pow Wow
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 15, 2024
Fort York
FREE-to-attend, community festival held in partnership with the City of Toronto The centerpiece of the City of Toronto’s National Indigenous Peoples Day festival, the 23rd annual traditional Pow Wow hosted by Toronto-based non-profit Indigenous organization Na-Me-Res, is taking place on Saturday, June 15 from Noon to 5 p.m. at Fort ...
Father's Day Weekend at Friday Harbour
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 15, 2024
Friday Harbour Resort
Shift into high gear this Father’s Day weekend! Featuring a variety of fun and memorable activities throughout the resort, we’ve got something for everyone! Luxury Vehicles and Classics on display Family activities Live music, beer garden patio and taco truck at the CIBC Pier Golf enthusiasts can tee off at ...
Kites & Castles
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Wasaga Beach – Beach Area 1
Kites and Castles Festival is two days of awesome family fun happening over Father’s Day weekend that you don’t want to miss. Kite Fest, Sandcastle Building Exhibits, and beach games all weekend long.
Highland Creek Heritage Festival
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 15, 2024
Highland Creek Community Park
A three-day festival, parade, street festival, park festival; the History of The Highland Creek Heritage Festival dates back to 1986. Currently in its 37th year, Our festival is free to attend. The Highland Creek Heritage Festival celebrates one of the earliest settlements in the Scarborough community with a fun filled ...
CAM Summer Kids' Day: Keychains for Dad
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 15, 2024
Canadian Automotive Museum Inc.
Join us Father’s Day weekend at the Canadian Automotive Museum for special kids’ activities. Children can make a key chain to keep or give to Dad! All guests can also complete an Exit the Horse activity book and take a photo with Lightning McQueen. Activities are included with admission.
Junction Journey Walking Tour
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
BMO – SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KEELE & DUNDAS
We are delighted to invite you to a special Father’s Day event: the Junction Journey Walking Tour! Step back in time and discover the Junction’s rich history and outstanding architecture. Hosted by Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots, this unique walking tour promises an unforgettable experience blending local lore with photography ...
Father's Day Weekend at Ripley's Aquarium
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 17, 2024
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Treat Dad to an underwater adventure! Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater world. With more than 5.7 million litres of water, North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel! Families can get up close and personal with touch exhibits featuring scarlet cleaner shrimp and ...
Eid Expo 2024
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
MNN Mosque
Celebrate the festivities of Eid in style! Join us! for a fun-filled weekend full of mouth-watering food, shopping, multicultural entertainment, carnival rides, & more! Immerse yourself in the unique and unforgettable atmosphere, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy this incredible opportunity to enjoy Eid with your family ...
2024 Barrie Airshow
Jun 14, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Kempenfelt Bay
Look to the skies over Barrie’s beautiful Kempenfelt Bay as iconic aircraft perform inspiring displays of aviation wonder in a spectacular free show the whole family will enjoy. The 2024 Airshow is particularly special, as this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Friday, June 14, ...
Cirque Italia Water Circus
Jun 13, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Dixie Outlet Mall
HAVE YOU EVER HAD SUCH A VIVID DREAM YOU THOUGHT IT WAS REAL? Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical dream adventure. Trust us MISSISSAUGA, this is one escapade you cannot afford to miss! Have you ever wished you could turn ...
Guelph Musicfest 2024 presents the Jerzy Kaplanek Jazz Quarte
Jun 14, 2024 
to Jun 14, 2024
Guelph Youth Music Centre
Internationally-renowned violinist Jerzy Kaplanek has established himself as a chamber musician, member of the celebrated Penderecki String Quartet, soloist, dedicated teacher, adjudicator, artistic director of QuartetFest and lately as a jazz violinist. With his sublime, soulful sound, the Kaplanek Quartet will explore a combination of jazz standards and originals. They ...
Magic Dads – A Family Magic Show Comes to Mississauga
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
The Rec Room
Shows at 1:00, 3:00 and 5pm Magic Dads is a great way to spend Father’s Day. The whole family will love Mississauga’s best family experience. Magic Dads is full of high energy magic, laughs and amazing illusions. This super interactive show is sure to have the entire family laughing, gasping ...
Yorkville Exotic Car Show
Jun 16, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Yorkville
The Bloor-Yorkville area, Toronto’s destination for high-end boutiques, restaurants and hotels will once again play host to the 14th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024, from 12PM-5PM. This spectacular red-carpet event will feature a variety of exotic cars, their drivers, and automobile celebrities while showing ...
Streetfest & Family Zone at Sound of Music Festival in Burlington
Jun 13, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Sound of Music Street Fest
For two days, Brant St. from Caroline to Lakeshore is closed to vehicle traffic to create Streetfest – a corridor to the Festival in the park. Streetfest & family zone have been combined to give people of all ages an eclectic mix of music, dancing and shopping, along with many ...
Celebrate Pride at the Toronto Zoo
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 15, 2024
Toronto Zoo
Celebrate Pride at Your Toronto Zoo with special appearances by iconic Toronto Drag Queens! Prepare for a memorable event filled with pride-themed enrichment activities and more taking place throughout the zoo!
Vintage Grand Prix
Jun 14, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Canadian Tire Mosport Park
The 44th annual VARAC Vintage Grand Prix returns Father’s Day weekend with a colourful lineup of open and closed-wheel race cars from the past six decades of motorsports, competing on the legendary Grand Prix circuit. Presented by the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC), the Vintage Grand Prix features ...
Ontario Family Fishing - Father's Day Weekend
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Multiple Locations
Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. New this year, the Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year as license-free: Family Fishing Weekend (February 17-19, 2024) Mother’s Day Weekend (May 11 & 12, 2024) ...
Purple Walk for Epilepsy Toronto
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 15, 2024
College Park
The 10th Annual Purple Walk Returns on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 to College Park Epilepsy Toronto’s Purple Walk is a vibrant celebration of community, awareness, and support for those affected by epilepsy. Join over 700 passionate walkers as they embark on a 5km journey through Toronto’s downtown core. Let your ...
Country Heritage Park 2024 Fair
Jun 14, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Country Heritage Park
Experience the charm of rural life as we showcase farming heritage and highlight the talents and offerings of our vibrant community. We’re kicking off the weekend on Friday with our Super Pull truck and tractor pull event. Saturday and Sunday are jam-packed with rodeo events and fair programming, including a ...
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival
Jun 15, 2024 
to Jun 16, 2024
Centre Islands Toronto
From the humble beginning of only 27 teams participating in the first festival back in 1989, the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has evolved to a much bigger operation over the past two decades. Organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association in collaboration with GWN Dragon Boat, the Festival ...

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