Featured Events - GTA & Southern Ontario

Tricks, Treats ‘n’ Tunes
TSO's Tricks, Treats ‘n’ Tunes
Start: October 26, 2025
End: October 26, 2025
Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical
Start: November 26, 2025
End: January 4, 2026
Titanic: The Official Exhibition in Toronto
Titanic: The Official Exhibition
Start: June 27, 2025
End: September 28, 2025
Tricks, Treats ‘n’ Tunes
TSO's Tricks, Treats ‘n’ Tunes
Start: October 26, 2025
End: October 26, 2025
Music & Truffles KIDS host Cello Fellos
Start: September 28, 2025
End: September 28, 2025
Little Niagara at Little Canada
Visit Little Canada
Start: September 1, 2025
End: October 29, 2025
Family Sunday: Yawatsira’ Sunday / Dimanche Yawatsira’
Start: October 19, 2025
End: October 19, 2025

Upcoming Events for Kids & Families

African Lion Safari 2025 Season

African Lion Safari 1386 Cooper Road, Cambridge, ON, Canada
Cambridge

Canada's Original Safari Adventure, African Lion Safari will open for the season on May 3th! Get Closer Than You Ever Imagined to lions, giraffe, cheetah, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals, located in Cambridge Ontario. It's the ultimate day trip for families. African Lion Safari will be OPEN DAILY May 3 – September 14 Open SELECT DATES September 17 – October 12, […]

Canada’s Wonderland Open for the Season

Canada's Wonderland 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON, Canada
Family Activities

Welcome back to Canada's Wonderland! Get ready for another year of big thrills and world-class attractions at Canada's premier amusement park. With over 200 signature attractions, two themed kids' areas, a 20-acre water park and seasonal events filled with food and live entertainment, there's FUN for guests of all ages. Discover your Wonderland May 8. We hope to see you there!  

Event Series YZD Farmers’ Market

YZD Farmers’ Market

YZD 34 Hanover Rd, North York,, North York, Ontario, Canada
Community Events

Eat Local, Share Community Every Saturday from June 14 to October 11, the YZD Farmers' Market invites you to experience the best of local food and community. Discover fresh farm produce, artisanal goods, local brews, and ready-made meals—all while enjoying live acoustic performances in the YZD Plaza (34 Hanover Road, North York). Explore interactive art projects that celebrate the rich history of YZD, and engage […]

Free
Event Series Runway Rivers

Runway Rivers

YZD 34 Hanover Rd, North York,, North York, Ontario, Canada
Family Activities

Experience Runway Rivers at YZD, where painted waterways and wheeled canoes bring lost streams back to life along the Runway tarmac. This playful public art installation lets you canoe along the paths of ancient rivers that once shaped these lands, bridging Toronto’s past, present, and future. Complimentary Tickets | Limited Availability Appropriate for all ages June 14 - October 11, 2025 34 Hanover Rd., North […]

Free

Lite Brite: Worlds of Wonder

The Distillery Historic District 55 Mill Street Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
Family Activities

Discover the world of Lite-Brite, with thousands of colourful lights. Have fun exploring, playing games and creating your own art in our most gamified immersive experience yet! The new show features an immersive narrative with interactive lights, gaming stations and friendly hosts. Guests will immerse themselves in the real-life magic of Lite-Brite, rekindling a sense of childlike wonder. Features: Explore 3 Cinematic Worlds (60 minutes) […]

$34.50

Visit Little Canada

Little Canada 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada
Exhibits

Embark on a thrilling journey through a spectacular miniature world showcasing famous Canadian sights like the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Be amazed by the intricate details and moving vehicles that bring this attraction to life in downtown Toronto. Plan your visit Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Fri - Sun 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on this unique […]

Free Cotton Candy for September Birthdays

Candy Champ 2032 Eglington Avenue West, TORONTO, ON, Canada
Bloor-Yorkville

Join us at Candy Champ this September for a month-long Birthday Celebration like no other! We're giving away free cotton candy to anyone celebrating their birthday in September. Indulge in our delightful, fluffy cotton candy and make your special day even sweeter. Candy Champ Location 2032 Eglinton Ave W (416)784-9606 *We are closed on weekends *Can only collect within a week of birthday and have […]

Free
Event Series Movie Nights

Movie Nights

Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Family Activities

Celebration Square hosts the largest outdoor movie screenings in the city. Families can enjoy their favourite movies, from action-packed adventures to animated classics, all under the stars. Movie Nights also offer an interactive pre-show feature special giveaways, courtesy of Square One. Movie schedule: Thursday, June 19, 2025 – The Wild Robot Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Thursday, July 17, 2025 – […]

Free
Event Series Wasaga Beach Movies Under the Stars

Wasaga Beach Movies Under the Stars

Wasaga Beach Municipal Offices 120 Glenwood Drive, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Bruce Grey Simcoe County

Get ready for summer nights filled with magic at Movies Under the Stars! Join us every Wednesday in July & August at dusk for a free outdoor movie experience at our NEW location – the park behind 120 Glenwood (Municipal Offices)! Enjoy crafts, popcorn, special guests, and more under the stars. Come create your own magical masterpiece at the Build Your Own Wand Station! Whether […]

“Ability First” Accessibility Fair

City Hall Forecourt 71 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, Canada
Community Events

Come to the City Hall Forecourt on September 4th to attend the Fourth Annual "Ability First" Accessibility Fair. An informational and interactive event that aims to highlight the ability in disability and provide something for everyone. Visit our exhibitor tables and learn about products and services; get your mobility device cleaned at our "Chair Wash" Station; try our new dexterity loss and vision loss simulators; […]

Free

West Niagara Fair

West Niagara Agricultural Society 7402 Mud Street West, Grassie, ON, Canada
Community Events

Join us September 5-7 for an unforgettable weekend. The fair will feature an expanded midway, food trucks, indoor + outdoor market vendors, demolition derby and tractor pulls, wrestling, various live performances and interactive activities, home crafts, live animals & 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲!!

$5 – $12

Egyptian Coptic Festival

Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Fairs & Festivals

You will have the opportunity to connect with more than 40 local businesses and thousands of attendees who are expected to attend the event over 2 days. The Egyptian Coptic Festival is a niche cultural event that celebrates Egyptian Culture, history and arts at Mississauga Celebration Square aiming to build a collaborative and inclusive community in Mississauga. Enjoy family fun, music, shows, documentaries, kids activities, […]

Taste of The Kingsway 2025

Bloor Street West between Montgomery Rd and Prince Edward Dr 3029 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Community Events

Get ready for a weekend of food, music, and family fun at South Etobicoke’s largest street festival — Taste of The Kingsway is back from September 5–7, 2025! Presented by Mantella Corporation This beloved community event will once again take over Bloor Street West with something for everyone. As a proud supporter of our official charity partner Campfire Circle, we’re thrilled to present a lineup […]

Free

The Cabbagetown Festival

Cabbagetown Parliament Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
Community Events

On Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th, the 46th annual Cabbagetown Festival will take over Parliament Street (from Gerrard St. to Wellesley St.), and Carlton Street (from Parliament St. to Ontario St.) The Cabbagetown Festival is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of our community’s spirit, diversity, and history. Whether you’re here for the mouthwatering food, the eclectic shopping, the energetic performances, […]

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest at Canada’s Wonderland

Oktoberfest at Canada’s Wonderland

Canada's Wonderland 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON, Canada
Fairs & Festivals

Prost! One of our most popular festivals is returning to Canada’s Wonderland: Oktoberfest! This event includes authentic German-themed food and beverage specials and traditional festival bands! Get ready to toast your stein and join this German food and beer festival for three fun-filled weekends. At Oktoberfest, enjoy classic German foods like various types of sausage and schnitzel. Plus, you can’t forget the giant Bavarian Pretzels! […]

Included with Park Admission

Elliott Tree Farm’s Weekend Maple Sugarbush Experience Tour & Tasting

Elliott Tree Farm 9467 Erin East Garafraxa Townline, Erin, ON, Canada
Family Activities

This 90-minute Maple Experience includes a guided one-hour walking tour that takes you through our sugarbush trail and Christmas tree fields to our maple forest, maple sugar shack and the Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario. Following your tour, you will finish with a complete tasting flight of our pure maple sugar, maple toffee over crushed ice and our different grades of finished pure Ontario maple […]

Event Series Saturday S’mores

Saturday S’mores

Pickering Museum Village 2365 Concession 6, Greenwood, ON, Canada
Durham Kids Events

Join us for a monthly summer camp-themed adventure at the Pickering Museum Village with Saturday Smores! This monthly event offers fresh activities, creative crafts, and, of course, delicious smores around the campfire. It’s a family-friendly experience designed to foster fun and connection, all while enjoying the great outdoors.

$31.50
Event Series Saturday S’mores

Saturday S’mores

Pickering Museum Village 2365 Concession 6, Greenwood, ON, Canada
Durham Kids Events

Join us for a monthly summer camp-themed adventure at the Pickering Museum Village with Saturday Smores! This monthly event offers fresh activities, creative crafts, and, of course, delicious smores around […]

$31.50

Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival

Aaniin Community Centre Park 5665 14th Avenue, Markham, Canada
Community Events

Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10 AM to 6:30 PM outside of Aaniin Community Centre – 5665 14th Ave(External link) for this year’s Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival (MMCF), presented by Tim Hortons. There are a variety of fun and free activities and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. But, if you’re looking for even more fun and access to rides and […]

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Featured Events

TSO's Tricks, Treats ‘n’ Tunes
Oct 26, 2025 
to Oct 26, 2025
Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical
Nov 26, 2025 
to Jan 4, 2026
Titanic: The Official Exhibition
Jun 27, 2025 
to Sep 28, 2025
Visit Little Canada
Sep 1, 2025 
to Oct 29, 2025
Music & Truffles KIDS host Cello Fellos
Sep 28, 2025 
to Sep 28, 2025

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