Family Activities
Georgina Community Open House
Multiple Locations in Georgina Georgina, Ontario, CanadaGet to know Your Town. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at the MURC for a fun, free evening where Georgina comes together. Meet Town staff, learn about local programs, services, and job opportunities, and get a sneak peek at exciting projects on the horizon. Bonus highlight: Get an up-close look at some of our coolest fleet vehicles, from garbage trucks […]
Festival at Fort Willow
Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area 2714 Grenfel Rd, Utopia, Ontario, CanadaExperience the Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area come to life this October! The Festival at Fort Willow is an annual event where visitors will experience what life was like at Fort Willow pre-European contact, during the Fur Trade and the War of 1812. The Festival at Fort Willow is hosted by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the Township of Springwater, the Friends of Historic Fort […]
Mountsberg Spooktacular Halloween
Mountsberg Conservation Area Mountsberg Conservation Area, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaMountsberg’s family-friendly Spooktacular Halloween starts October 3 and runs Friday to Sunday evenings from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm until October 26. Spooktacular is a unique Halloween experience that blends haunted fun with a chance to learn about wildlife. We encourage you to come in costume and capture your memories at one of our Halloween photo stations! Register to bring your ghouls and goblins for […]
Pumpkinferno
Discovery Harbour 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, ON, CanadaA spooky start to Halloween! Pumpkinferno creeps into Discovery Harbour for a hauntingly good time! Experience the phenomenon of PumpkInferno’s magical outdoor exhibits of artificial hand-carved pumpkins! For those looking to test their courage, make your way to Grim Reaper's Grove and Macabre Manor! Our 40-acre historic site is transformed with glowing pumpkin displays and features these family favourites: - Dozens of carved pumpkin displays […]
Pumpkins After Dark
Storybook Gardens 1958 Storybook Lane, London, ON, CanadaLondon, ON October 3 - November 1, 2025 Located at Storybook Gardens. Free Onsite Parking Address: 1958 Storybook Lane London ON, N6K 4Y6 Pumpkins After Dark is North America's largest award-winning Halloween event! Experience a 1km outdoor walk-through where 10,000+ hand-carved jack-o-lanterns come to life after dark! Make Pumpkins After Dark your Halloween tradition! Come join us in London, ON this fall! - First Year […]
Astronomy Family Nights at David Dunlap Observatory
David Dunlap Observatory 123 Hillsview Dr,, Richmond Hill, ON, CanadaFamilies will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities while interacting with RHDDO Astronomers! All individuals/family members attending this program must be registered and a registered adult must accompany any registered participants under the age of 16. Please wear / bring appropriate supplies for being outdoors and arrive 15 minutes […]
Elliott Tree Farm’s Weekend Maple Sugarbush Experience Tour & Tasting
Elliott Tree Farm 9467 Erin East Garafraxa Townline, Erin, ON, CanadaThis 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 […]
Telling Tales Festival
Royal Botanical Gardens 690 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, CanadaJoin us for the 17th Telling Tales Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Since 2008, this annual event features over 70 presentations of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers in five vibrant tents! Come to the 2025 Festival for: Free access to the Royal Botanical Gardens! Register for the opportunity to see these amazing gardens brought to life with the magic of Children’s Literature. […]
Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
Downtown Port Elgin Saugeen Shores, ON, CanadaWELCOME to Port Elgin Pumpkinfest! One of Ontario's most unique events. Featuring two GIANT Vegetable Weigh Offs, one of Ontario's LARGEST two-day outdoor Car Shows, over 100 craft, marketplace & food vendors for all your shopping needs and tons of FAMILY FUN Attractions, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest is THE place to be! It takes the entire COMMUNITY to run a festival of this size and Port […]
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Randolph Theatre 736 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaLIVE! at the RANDOLPH Theatre: Disney’s the Little Mermaid 736 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON. M5S 2R4 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND in a New Venue! Disney’s The Little Mermaid FEATURING ALL YOUR FAVORITE SONGS! Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid! In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her […]
The Next Chapter Festival
Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin The Reading Partnership for The Next Chapter Festival, a FREE literacy celebration at Scarborough Town Centre (STC) from 10am to 8pm on October 4. Enjoy book giveaways, local author readings, sing-alongs, hands-on science experiments, and drumming workshops. Explore interactive activities with TVO, Toronto Zoo, and the Aga Khan Museum, and unwind in the 360° Stories Listening Lounge featuring young local authors. Get Your Free […]
Fire Prevention Week Open House
Richmond Hill Fire Station 8-1 191 Major Mackenzie Drive West, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada🔥 You're Invited to Richmond Hill's Fire Prevention Week Open House! 🔥 Join Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services - and everyone's favorite fire safety mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog - for a free community celebration to kick off Fire Prevention Week, running October 5–11! This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety", shines a spotlight on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries - the kind […]
Kinderfest Fall Fair
Bingemans 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON, CanadaGet ready for the ultimate fall family party — Kinderfest is back and bigger than ever! This one-day, Bavarian-themed bash is bursting with fun for kids aged 2–11. We’re talking epic live shows, adorable animals at the petting zoo, giant bouncy inflatables, cookie decorating, face painting, and more to keep the giggles going all day long. Grab the kids, rally your crew, and join us […]
Saturday Family Fun at Bradley Museum
Bradley Museum 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, CanadaDrop in for a relaxed afternoon of crafts and games that are perfect for kids and parents alike. It’s all about fun, creativity, and connection—no lessons, no stress, just a great way to spend the day together. Enjoy outdoor games beside the barn and table games and a craft in the barn. Adult supervision is required, but no pre-registration is needed—just drop in and let […]
Spirit Market
Homer Watson House & Gallery 1754 Old Mill Rd, Kitchener, Ontario, CanadaHomer Watson showed an interest in spiritualism at an early age, which influenced both his personal life and his artwork. In the 1920’s, Homer Watson’s interest in spiritualism was deepened with the passing of his wife loving Roxana. The Spirit Market carries on the tradition of the exploration and practice of spiritualism. Join other enthusiasts with spirit-themed vendors and workshops. From crystals, tarot cards, art, […]
Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages
Queens Drive Queens Drive, York, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaTreat Accessibly Halloween Villages are happening across Ontario this October! Join Canada's largest neighbourhood event series championing accessibility and inclusion for all children this Halloween. Treat Accessibly is a grassroots movement that began in Toronto in 2017 when 6-year-old Siena Padulo asked how a child using a wheelchair could trick-or-treat at their home. What began as one family making their home accessible has grown into […]
Sunday Family Fun at Benares Historic House
Benares Historic House 1507 Clarkson Rd N, Mississauga, OntarioDrop in for a relaxed afternoon of crafts and games that are perfect for kids and parents alike. It’s all about fun, creativity, and connection—no lessons, no stress, just a great way to spend the day together. Enjoy outdoor games on the lawn and board games and a craft in the Visitor Centre. Adult supervision is required, but no pre-registration is needed—just drop in and […]
Toronto – Creepy Crawlers
70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto, ON M3k 2c5 Orchard Pavillion, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto, ON, M3K 2C5, Toronto, ON, CanadaJoin Autism Ontario and the Canada Lands Company at Downsview Park for a Creepy Crawlers program. Let’s take a closer look at the tiny creatures that creep and crawl in Downsview Park. Dig in the dirt, collect worms, and explore all the living things around us. Look closer to discover the secret world all around us! Participants will dig in the mud, investigate logs and […]
Science Literacy Week at the Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto, ON, CanadaJoin your Toronto Zoo in celebrating Science Literacy Week 2025, a national initiative showcasing the power of science and its connection to the world around us. This year’s theme is “From Sea to Space” — and we’re bringing it to life with engaging, family-friendly programming all week long! "From Sea to Space" Monday, October 6 - Sunday, October 12 Included with Zoo admission
Abundant Gifts of Nature
Downsview Park 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto, ON, CanadaLet’s create with introduced species. Learn how to make pens out of Garlic Mustard, Buckthorn ink, twist cord, and sketch, as we discover the gifts of these abundant plants. This is a great opportunity for beginners who always wanted to learn sketching techniques with handmade inks, as well as people who want to build on their existing skills and use plants in their artmaking practices. […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend at Arcadia Earth’s Cozy Harvest Café
Arcadia Earth Toronto at The Well 486 Front St W Building C, Toronto, ON, CanadaThis Thanksgiving weekend (October 10 - 13), Arcadia Earth is transforming its marketplace into a Harvest Café! Visit Arcadia Earth for a cozy and seasonal celebration, combining sustainability, creativity, and connection for all ages. In exchange for a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation to Daily Bread Food Bank, guests will be treated to complimentary cafe beverages and a lineup of cozy, feel-good fall […]
Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival
Ball's Falls Conservation Area 3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, Ontario, CanadaThe Annual Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival will bring back many of your favourite features, including 150+ in-person craft and artisan vendors, delicious foods, craft beverages and wines, local farmers’ market vendors, live acoustic music and children’s entertainment, historical demonstrations, heritage tours and nature hikes. Enjoy the beauty of the fall along the Niagara Escarpment as you take in the sights, sounds and smells of the […]