SakuraFest brings the entire JCCC to life with a celebration of spring, creativity, and community. Throughout the festival, visitors can explore hands-on workshops, art experiences throughout the building, and special events inspired by the beauty of cherry blossom season. Relax under the cherry blossoms with our Hanami experience in the parking lot, and also enjoy film nights. Hanami Explained Want to know when our Cherry […]
Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. 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 stingrays. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of ten carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross-section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the […]
Canada's Original Safari Adventure, African Lion Safari will open for the season on May 2nd! 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 2 – mid September. Open SELECT DATES September – October, 2026.
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Spring at the largest tulip festival in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring 1,000,000 stunning blooms. There is so much fun for the whole family to have! Come enjoy our build your own flower bouquet bar, photo prop stops, live music, farm-to-fork food & drink, wagon rides, & more! For the kids, we have added a NEW giant sandbox, […]
Science Rendezvous is back and better than ever! We are so excited to bring STEM festivals across the country again in 2026. Each event will have thrilling demonstrations, hands-on activities, and explosive experiments designed to delight and excite the young and the young at heart. The theme for this year is INNOVATE, and we invite you to come out, DISCOVER, CREATE memories and INNOVATE something […]
Visit Jungle Cat World this spring for their Spring Safari, where families can explore the wildlife park and see a wide variety of animals including big cats, lemurs, wolves, reptiles, and more. Spring is a great time to visit as many animals are more active and the park offers educational keeper talks and animal encounters throughout the day. It’s a fun outdoor family outing and […]
Experience The GTA'S biggest tulip field at Pingle's farm! Join us for a vibrant celebration of Spring at the largest tulip festival in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring over 500,000 stunning blooms, pick-your-own flower bouquets, photo prop stops, live music, farm-to-fork food & drink, wagon rides, & more! Opening May 9th 2026! Featuring: 30 Varieties from Holland 500,000 flowers 3 Weekends Pick Your Own Bouquets […]
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on May 9th at your Toronto Zoo with an introduction to the hobby of birdwatching! Tour with guides around the Zoo to find and learn about common bird residents as well as equipment and resources that will help you on your birdwatching journey. Experience some hands-on biofacts and learn about citizen science as we discuss this year’s theme: Every Bird […]
Let’s get outside on World Migratory Bird Day to welcome migrating birds to High Park and Toronto! Join us for this family-friendly event to learn about birds returning from their winter break or passing through the city on their way to Canada’s Boreal Forest. Through engaging activities and games, we’ll learn about the challenges migrating birds are facing and how we can help them. May […]
Toronto Flower Market is back for the 12th season. One Saturday every month from Mother’s Day weekend through Thanksgiving, support local by shopping seasonal blooms from more than 30 Ontario flower growers and vendors and enjoy family friendly garden surprises and more. 2026 Season Dates May 9, 2026 June 13, 2026 July 11, 2026 August 15, 2026 September 12, 2026 October 10, 2026 Day: Saturdays […]
Families looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day can head out for a memorable farm experience at the annual “Letting Out the Cows” event. After spending the winter in the barn, the cows are finally ready to return to the pasture — and it’s a surprisingly fun moment to watch. In past years, they’ve been known to run, jump, and kick up their […]
Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to the birds of Downsview Park. Binoculars are not required but are encouraged. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not permitted at this program. Service animals are always welcome. Our Education programs are proudly supported by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Discover an exciting and educational outdoor adventure at the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. Walk along shaded and winding trails. View majestic white lions and tigers. Delight in the playful antics of monkeys and lemurs. Watch the mischievious baby animals play. Admire the beauty of rare and exotic birds and other wildlife in the natural surroundings of the zoo's 30 acres. Opening day is May 16, 2026
Enjoy a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. Bird walks start regularly throughout the festival. If you are planning on coming to the festival with your four-legged friend, remember to keep your dog on a leash. This festival is part of the annual Toronto Bird Celebration that has activities running throughout […]
The Brooklin Spring Fair theme for 2026 is Barnyard Boogie! We are so excited to bring the Brooklin Spring Fair back to our community after many months of planning. The Demo Derby, Tractor Pull and Rodeo are gearing up. Performers are booked. Supporters, sponsors and volunteers are ready to welcome you back together again. The Brooklin Agricultural Society is a Not for Profit volunteer organization […]
The Caledon Fair, held annually, is intended to promote and showcase our community’s agricultural traditions, talents, diversity and heritage. Attractions include: Bavarian Gardens Hall Exhibits Midway Truck Pull Live Music All British Classic and Antique Car Show Antique Power equipment display and demos OPP, MTO and Hunters/Anglers displays Blacksmith demonstrations Pony rides and petting zoo Demolition Derby Welsh Pony Show Bold Canine Paw Stars Dog […]
Celebrate Dad with a Day of Outdoor Adventure! This Father’s Day, step away from the hustle and reconnect with nature at Kortright! We’ve crafted a fun, hands-on day for families to explore the great outdoors together. Activities Include: 🔥 Fire Building – Learn the basics of fire safety and try your hand at building and lighting a fire (with supervision, of course!). 🏕️ Shelter Building […]
Get ready for a tail-wagging weekend at the annual Party 4 Paws Pet Fair at Trinity Bellwoods Park in downtown Toronto! 🐾 Calling All Animal Lovers & Pet Parents! 🐾 Join us at the Party 4 Paws Pet Fair in Toronto for a heartwarming, tail-wagging celebration of everything we love about our furry companions. Hosted at Trinity Bellwoods Park, this outdoor pet fair brings together […]
Join us for summer camp at Claireville Conservation Area and explore all that nature has to offer! Play, explore, and make memories outdoors! Campers will have the opportunity be outdoors exploring the forests, meadows, and spaces of Claireville Conservation Area. Make memories at one of our nature-themed summer camp weeks and enjoy the benefits of time spent outside!
Camp Treetop connects children to nature in fun, educational, confidence-building ways. We let hands on experience with plants & animals and the earth itself instil values of respect for the environment. Kids learn and explore as they play with bugs, grow food, get messy and have fun doing all the things they love to do. It’s an unforgettable outdoor day camp that includes: Swimming or […]
Full-day equestrian riding camps for kids 6-12 years of age. All levels of riders welcome. Whether your child is trying horseback riding for the first time or has previous experience with horses and riding, you’ll find we offer camp programs to suit your child’s ability. Beginner lessons focus on control of the horse while more advanced groups can have an opportunity to work at the […]
A riding camp for kids 8 to 13 years who are interested in getting into competitive riding or improving their competitive riding level. Riders will receive one hour of instruction each day, riders will showcase their skills at the end of the week to staff and parents. Campers will learn to look after their equine teammate, ensuring that they are taken care of for optimal […]
Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.
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