Pirate Life is a family-friendly pirate adventure on the water. The 1.5-hour experience includes 30 minutes of dockside activities such as pirate names, face paint and games, followed by a 1-hour interactive cruise with live actors, storytelling, treasure hunts, sword fights, music and water cannon fun. Best for kids ages 3–12, but pirates of all ages are welcome. Join us in Toronto, Hamilton or Ottawa […]
See the world through a bee’s eyes in this immersive exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. Blending art, science, music, and architecture, BEES: A Story of Survival explores 120 million years of bee adaptation, their vital role in the natural world, and the growing threats they face. Visitors can step inside a stylized honeycomb, discover the fascinating anatomy of a bee, see an ancient bee […]
Step inside a real 1800s village transformed into Canada’s largest immersive open-world puzzle adventure. Lost & Found invites you to explore 30 acres and 43 historic buildings at The Village at Black Creek. Choose your own quests, interact with live characters, solve immersive puzzles, and uncover a hidden treasure that could save the town. Unlike traditional escape rooms, this is a fully self-guided experience; no timers, […]
A new accessible space for kids and families to come together through play. Celebrate the opening of the very first Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Community Soccer Pitch at Harbourfront Centre, creating a new free and accessible space for kids and families to come together through play. As part of a national initiative to build 25 inclusive community soccer pitches across Canada by 2029, this new […]
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 […]
Discover the incredible world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) at KidSpark. Explore, play and learn at one of the Science Centre’s most popular experiences, featuring three themed areas with hands-on exhibits for children and their families. Featuring: The Pond: Hop into a boat on a pretend fishing trip that will inspire lots of playful learning Town & Country: Fill up your shopping cart […]
Something wild is glowing at the Toronto Zoo! Glow in the Wild is an all-new after-dark experience that transforms the Zoo into a spectacular illuminated adventure featuring more than 2,000 handcrafted lantern displays. Follow a 1.5-km outdoor route through the Zoo and discover larger-than-life animals, colourful illuminated displays and interactive photo opportunities inspired by wildlife, nature and cultural storytelling. The experience combines incredible artistry with […]
Your favourite movie and TV moments have come to life in miniature at Pocket Planet Canada (Formerly Little Canada). Explore the miniature world and discover how many familiar scenes you can spot along the way. From beloved classics to iconic fan-favourite moments, the Mini Mission: Rewind Edition transforms your visit into a nostalgic journey through the movies and TV shows you know and love, all […]
LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: The Rainbow Fish Musical 76 Wychwood Ave., Studio 176, Toronto ON When Rainbow Fish refuses to share their vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores them anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps the fish learn that it's far better to be admired for being […]
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ is coming to Toronto for two nights only on September 25 and 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. at YZD (former Downsview Airport), 590 Wilson Avenue, North York. The first-of-its-kind open-air spectacle will bring beloved moments from the Harry Potter™ film series to life in the night sky through 1,200 synchronized illuminated drones, combining advanced aerial choreography with music and dialogue from […]
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville returns for its 7th year at CF Sherway Gardens from September 25 to November 1, 2026, on select dates for 26 exciting event days! 🎟️ 🎉 Use promo code CHILDSLIFE (all caps) for 15% off all adult and child tickets! Step into a magical Halloween and fall experience featuring more than two million dazzling animated lights, glowing tunnels, interactive […]
Canada’s biggest vintage fashion event is back for an epic weekend celebrating timeless style, sustainable shopping and creative expression. With 125 hand-picked vendors, the Toronto Vintage Show brings together an extraordinary selection of pieces plucked from decades of fashion and design history. The Fall edition features a suit from the Hollywood classic film Some Like it Hot, a major collection of Toronto Maple Leafs attire, […]
The Word On The Street’s 37th Annual Festival returns to its iconic fall weekend, September 26th and 27th, at David Pecaut Square. The festival will feature over 100 exhibitors and six stages of programming for book-lovers of all ages. Spend the weekend meandering through the vibrant marketplace, where you’ll find books, magazines, and more. See your favourite Indigenous and Canadian authors across multiple stages of […]
The 9th Annual Eglinton Way BIA Farmers' Market Season Opens June 7th! Since 2018, our market has become a staple weekly event dedicated to strengthening and promoting our community, supporting local farms and businesses, and enhancing food security. Find everything from local vendors and live music to fresh goods, handmade crafts, free kids activities and more! This year, our kids area will be even bigger, […]
Our beloved Monarch butterflies are facing challenges, and they need your support! Every year, these incredible travelers journey thousands of kilometres during migration, and together we can help make their life a little safer. We’re transforming the south mound in Downsview Park into a vibrant Monarch Mound, bursting with pollinator-friendly plants—and you’re invited to be part of it! Join the team at Downsview Park for: […]
Stock up on your winter supply of Ontario garlic. Taste sweet and savoury garlic dishes, snack on garlic pickles, relishes and sauces. Sip garlic beer and cocktails, plus wine. Down free raw garlic shots, brave the Garlic Breath Contest, dress up for the Vampire Costume Contest, and so much more. FREE Admission!
Explore thousands of years of footwear history for FREE at the Bata Shoe Museum! Every Sunday, families can discover fascinating shoes and artefacts from around the world while exploring the museum's permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Free admission is available thanks to KPMG, and advance ticket reservations are recommended.Explore thousands of years of footwear history for FREE at the Bata Shoe Museum! Every Sunday, families […]
THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches […]
Join us in The Hub on Thursday October 1st for Nick de Pencier's Four Wings and Prayer. Four Wings and a Prayer is a documentary that follows the incredible journey of the Monarch butterfly. It explores their remarkable migration from Canada to Mexico and the mystery of how they travel thousands of kilometres each year to survive. Join us for a documentary screening, popcorn, and […]
Toronto’s Fall Baby Show Grows to Three-Day Experience, Giving Parents More Time to Shop, Learn, and Connect with Canada’s Top Brands and Parenting Experts Presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, Canada’s largest baby event returns to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place from October 2–4 As parents balance the upfront costs of preparing for a new baby with long-term financial planning, The Fall Baby Show, […]
Room for Play is YPT’s signature series designed specifically for our very youngest audiences (11 months to 5 years) and their grownups. This fall features a lineup of interactive play-based programs like Friday Playdate and Little Makers, designed to nurture imagination, build meaningful connections, and encourage new skills in participants of all ages. Step into a world of creative discovery where you and your little […]
The Fall Home Show is giving families a fun way to celebrate the season when it returns to Toronto’s Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, October 2–4. Little ones can get creative at a free Paint-Your-Own Pumpkin Workshop, where they can decorate a pumpkin and take their colourful creation home. Better yet, children ages 12 and under receive free admission to the show. While the kids […]
The Haunted ROM Tour is definitely back for 2026, and it actually starts earlier this year: October 3 through November 1 on select dates. The ROM's individual listings confirm the $5 tour fee (plus museum admission), one-hour duration, Chen Court meeting point, and the same general tour description. An adult must accompany children 14 or younger during the activity. *Tour fee of $5 is in […]
We are offering a $20 Trial Class! 🎉🎭 -For all kids 4-12: Welcome to our confidence boosting, fun-filled children’s empowered acting course in Toronto! On Saturday, October 3rd we are offering a special first class try-out special! 📅 When: Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 am–12:00 pm (& Full Course goes from 6 weeks) 📍 Where: 356 Windermere Ave, Windermere United Church WHAT: We are the only acting […]
Explore contemporary art together with a family-friendly Saturday tour at MOCA Toronto! These casual drop-in tours invite visitors of all ages to discover the museum’s current exhibitions, ask questions and explore contemporary art in an engaging and accessible way. Tours take place every Saturday at 12 pm and 2 pm and are included with museum admission. Children and youth ages 18 and under always receive […]
Toronto’s free all-night celebration of contemporary art transforms public spaces into extraordinary landscapes from 7 p.m. on October 3 to 7 a.m. on October 4. For the 20th anniversary, the 2026 theme, Tomorrow’s Memories (opens in new window), looks back to the artists, curators, communities and places that defined Nuit Blanche and hold its histories. This milestone edition offers both a reckoning and a reimagining, […]
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