- Updated on January 22, 2026
Local guide to FREE events for kids and families
Some of the best things in life really are free. Explore fun, no-cost events for kids and families across Toronto, Mississauga, York Region, Durham, Halton, and surrounding areas — all in one easy, always-updated guide. Check back often to discover new ways to get out with the kids and enjoy quality time together without stretching your budget.
Storytime in the Studio
Nov 17
to Mar 23, 2026
Young People’s Theatre
Step inside a story! Introduce your little ones to live storytelling in a space and at a pace designed just for YPT’s youngest audiences! From folk tales to fairy tales, and stories of adventure and belonging, these sessions will spark curiosity and wonder in early learners, while building ...
Winterlude - Ottawa
Jan 30
to Feb 16, 2026
Various locations, Ottawa, Ontario
From January 30 to February 16, 2026, enjoy Canada’s Capital Region’s winter festival! let Winterlude inspire, entertain and warm you up across Ottawa and Gatineau! A highlight of the winter season, THIS is Winterlude! With its ice sculptures, snow slides, Ferris wheel, live music and many free outdoor ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Feb 4
to Feb 4, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Free Kids Innovation Workshops
Feb 5
to Feb 5, 2026
Bloor West Village Workshop
Future-Ready Kids: The Winter Workshop Series A Complimentary Academic Enrichment Program for Ages 8–10 Give your child a head start on the skills that school often overlooks. This exclusive 4-week series transforms Thursday afternoons into a dynamic laboratory for leadership and logic. Led by an experienced Business Professor ...
2026 Skates & Sounds
Feb 6
to Feb 6, 2026
Barbara Ann Scott Trail
SKATES & SOUNDS is back for its seventh season in February 2026, with a stellar lineup of DJs ready to spin the hottest tracks and warm us up! Every Friday night, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at College Park transforms into an open-air dancefloor, blending music, skating, ...
Team Canada FanFest
Feb 7
to Feb 8, 2026
Nathan Phillips Square
We’re excited to share that Team Canada FanFest is coming to Toronto during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games — and you’re invited to join the celebration! Team Canada FanFest is a free, family-friendly event designed for fans of all ages to come together and cheer on ...
Barrie WinterFest
Feb 7
to Feb 8, 2026
Centennial Park in Barrie
The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. Enjoy spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun. Activites at Centennial Park & other locations in Barrie. ...
SnoFest
Feb 7
to Feb 7, 2026
The ROC
Join us for SnoFest, Georgina’s annual winter festival that promises a day packed with fun for the whole family. This FREE event has it all: Thrilling snow games An enchanting igloo dance party Live shows to keep you entertained Festive eats to fuel your fun …And a few ...
Free Indoor Winter Movie Nights at Evergreen Brickworks
Feb 7
to Feb 7, 2026
Evergreen Brick Works
Cozy, Family Friendly Movies Beat the winter blues with a series of FREE indoor movie nights at Evergreen Brick Works. Enjoy cozy, family-friendly films in a warm indoor space on select Saturday evenings throughout January and February. 🎬 Showtime: 6:30pm 🕕 Arrive early to save your spot. We ...
KUUMBA Family Sundays
Feb 8
to Feb 8, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
Join Power Kids, Ontario Science Centre and the National Film Board at Harbourfront and celebrate creativity and community with a series of hands-on art activities that change each week. Families can explore printmaking, craft musical instruments from everyday materials and design vibrant collages, all inspired by the spirit ...
ROM Third Tuesday Night Free
Feb 10
to Feb 10, 2026
Royal Ontario Museum
Explore unfamiliar works of art, discover new favourites and learn more about what you already love at ROM on the third Tuesday of every month. Experience the Museum after hours — free for everyone — on the third Tuesday night of every month, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Feb 11
to Feb 11, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
The Benefits of Nature for Human Health
Feb 11
to Feb 11, 2026
Downsview Park
Free Presentation at Downsview Park! Want to learn more about the benefits of nature for your physical and mental health? Join us on Wednesday, February 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for an exciting indoor presentation with Charles-Antoine Rouyer, an expert in urban health! 📍 Downsview Park ...
Free Kids Innovation Workshops
Feb 12
to Feb 12, 2026
Bloor West Village Workshop
Future-Ready Kids: The Winter Workshop Series A Complimentary Academic Enrichment Program for Ages 8–10 Give your child a head start on the skills that school often overlooks. This exclusive 4-week series transforms Thursday afternoons into a dynamic laboratory for leadership and logic. Led by an experienced Business Professor ...
2026 ILLUMINITE
Feb 13
to Mar 8, 2026
Downtown Yonge
Get ready to rediscover wonder, joy, and imagination with the return of ILLUMINITE: Downtown Yonge’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in its third year, ILLUMINITE 2026 invites visitors to explore the theme of “PLAY” through immersive light-based installations spread across five unique locations ...
2026 Skates & Sounds
Feb 13
to Feb 13, 2026
Barbara Ann Scott Trail
SKATES & SOUNDS is back for its seventh season in February 2026, with a stellar lineup of DJs ready to spin the hottest tracks and warm us up! Every Friday night, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at College Park transforms into an open-air dancefloor, blending music, skating, ...
Gather for Family Day Weekend at Todmorden Mills
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Todmorden Mills
Experience the magic of winter at Todmorden Mills in the beautiful Don Valley! Snow creations, winter crafts, and warm drinks to warm the heart. Enjoy the chilly weather with ice building fun, outdoor games, and an exploration of the Wildflower Preserve in winter. “Seek and find” animal tracks ...
Family Day Weekend Activities at Montgomery's Inn
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Montgomery’s Inn
Visit the Inn, take a tour, make a bookmark, and relax in our book nook. Take home a free book provided by the Children’s Book fund! Play, create, and make new traditions this Family Day at Toronto History Museums! This Family Day weekend, Montgomery’s Inn invites you to ...
Ontario Free Family Day Fishing
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
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 14 – 16, 2026) Mother’s Day ...
Family Day Weekend at Spadina Museum
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Spadina Museum
This Family Day Weekend, Spadina Museum will offer a free drop-in crafting space for families and intergenerational groups to create collages using their own family photos, along with cutouts from magazines, fabric scraps and other basic art materials supplied by the museum. Staff and volunteers will be onsite ...
Free Indoor Winter Movie Nights at Evergreen Brickworks
Feb 14
to Feb 14, 2026
Evergreen Brick Works
Cozy, Family Friendly Movies Beat the winter blues with a series of FREE indoor movie nights at Evergreen Brick Works. Enjoy cozy, family-friendly films in a warm indoor space on select Saturday evenings throughout January and February. 🎬 Showtime: 6:30pm 🕕 Arrive early to save your spot. We ...
Family Sunday: Travelling with Art (bilingual)
Feb 15
to Feb 15, 2026
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Bilingual Family Sunday: Travelling with Art Move through time and space with the power of art and imagination. Explore unfamiliar worlds through artworks currently on view, create your own Time Art-Machine to visit places you’ve always dreamed of, and enjoy stories and music inspired by a great medieval ...
KUUMBA Family Sundays
Feb 15
to Feb 15, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
Join Power Kids, Ontario Science Centre and the National Film Board at Harbourfront and celebrate creativity and community with a series of hands-on art activities that change each week. Families can explore printmaking, craft musical instruments from everyday materials and design vibrant collages, all inspired by the spirit ...
Family Day at the Museum of Dufferin
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Museum of Dufferin
Our annual Family Day event is back! Bring your family and friends for the MoD Mini Olympics! In celebration of the 2026 winter Olympics join us to play fun games, compete, and explore more of Dufferin’s Olympic history. This is a popular event, please book your time slot ...
OPG Family Day: Portrait Party
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
This family day, explore the portraits in the exhibition Homage, then, join us to create your own! Your self-portrait will be weird and wacky. Start in the exhibition, Homage. Using a variety of cardboard shapes to assemble your portrait. Gluing the cardboard together to form a truly unique ...
Lumière: The Art of Light
Feb 16
to Mar 27, 2026
Trillium Park, Ontario Place
Experience the enchantment of Lumière: The Art of Light, a free outdoor light exhibition illuminating Trillium Park at Ontario Place from February 16 to March 27, 2026. Showcasing bold and imaginative works by talented Ontario-based artists across diverse disciplines, Lumière brings this year’s theme — “Rhythms of Light: ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Feb 18
to Feb 18, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Free Kids Innovation Workshops
Feb 19
to Feb 19, 2026
Bloor West Village Workshop
Future-Ready Kids: The Winter Workshop Series A Complimentary Academic Enrichment Program for Ages 8–10 Give your child a head start on the skills that school often overlooks. This exclusive 4-week series transforms Thursday afternoons into a dynamic laboratory for leadership and logic. Led by an experienced Business Professor ...
2026 Skates & Sounds
Feb 20
to Feb 20, 2026
Barbara Ann Scott Trail
SKATES & SOUNDS is back for its seventh season in February 2026, with a stellar lineup of DJs ready to spin the hottest tracks and warm us up! Every Friday night, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at College Park transforms into an open-air dancefloor, blending music, skating, ...
2026 Lunar Lantern
Feb 21
to Mar 20, 2026
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Lighting up the new year with six new stories, the Lunar Lanterns will be shining bright in the Varley Art Gallery courtyard starting Feb 21. Featuring local artists from diverse backgrounds, discover stories and cultural connections by artists Philip Cote, Yasaman Mehrsa, Stephanie Avery, Jieun Kim aka June, ...
Toronto Chinatown BIA Chinese New Year Celebrations
Feb 21
to Feb 22, 2026
Chinatown Toronto
Toronto Chinatown BIA is thrilled to announce our 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations will be on Feb 21 & 22 at both Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall! Witness the traditional lion dance to kick off our event followed by a lineup of interactive activities and performances to ...
KUUMBA Family Sundays
Feb 22
to Feb 22, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
Join Power Kids, Ontario Science Centre and the National Film Board at Harbourfront and celebrate creativity and community with a series of hands-on art activities that change each week. Families can explore printmaking, craft musical instruments from everyday materials and design vibrant collages, all inspired by the spirit ...
Oshawa Museum Craft Circle
Feb 22
to Feb 22, 2026
Oshawa Museum
Calling All Crafters! Join us at the Oshawa Museum for a friendly, all-ages Craft Circle on the fourth Sunday of every month. Bring your latest project—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, or anything else—and spend a relaxed afternoon with our museum volunteers and fellow makers. Whether you’re just getting started ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Feb 25
to Feb 25, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Free Kids Innovation Workshops
Feb 26
to Feb 26, 2026
Bloor West Village Workshop
Future-Ready Kids: The Winter Workshop Series A Complimentary Academic Enrichment Program for Ages 8–10 Give your child a head start on the skills that school often overlooks. This exclusive 4-week series transforms Thursday afternoons into a dynamic laboratory for leadership and logic. Led by an experienced Business Professor ...
Teen Art Zone Winter 2026
Feb 26
to Feb 26, 2026
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Come hang out at the art gallery! These sessions offer a welcoming space for teens to express their individuality, share new ideas, and try out a variety of art materials in a low-pressure environment. With a new theme each month, they’ll discover new ways to unleash their creativity, ...
Brampton Celebrates Lunar New Year
Feb 26
to Feb 26, 2026
Brampton City Hall
The City of Brampton invites residents to embrace East Asian culture with a special celebration at City Hall. Enjoy live performances and free traditional cuisine as we welcome the Year of the Horse. Celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and spirit of the East Asian community. In partnership with ...
2026 Skates & Sounds
Feb 27
to Feb 27, 2026
Barbara Ann Scott Trail
SKATES & SOUNDS is back for its seventh season in February 2026, with a stellar lineup of DJs ready to spin the hottest tracks and warm us up! Every Friday night, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at College Park transforms into an open-air dancefloor, blending music, skating, ...
ROM Third Tuesday Night Free
Mar 3
to Mar 3, 2026
Royal Ontario Museum
Explore unfamiliar works of art, discover new favourites and learn more about what you already love at ROM on the third Tuesday of every month. Experience the Museum after hours — free for everyone — on the third Tuesday night of every month, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Mar 4
to Mar 4, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
OPG Sunday: Bountiful Botanicals
Mar 8
to Mar 8, 2026
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Inspired by the exhibition Natural curiosities, join us to create botanical artworks. Flora such as flowers, fruits, veggies, and plants will be represented in our artworks. In the studio create your own abstract patterned papers with acrylic paint. We will then cut our papers into the shapes of ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Mar 11
to Mar 11, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Sugar Shack TO, presented by Redpath
Mar 14
to Mar 15, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
The Shack is back! Sugar Shack TO returns March 14-15 for more March Break Maple Madness. Toronto’s urban cabane à sucre experience is coming to Harbourfront Centre for the first time ever with a sweet weekend of winter fun and plenty of fresh maple syrup. Tap into your ...
Family Sunday: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (bilingual)
Mar 15
to Mar 15, 2026
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Bilingual Family Sunday: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Inspired by Snow White, reimagined by DuffleBag Theatre, this Family Sunday invites families to explore our enduring ideas about beauty—in art and in life. Through interactive storytelling, lively performance, and hands-on artmaking inspired by current exhibitions, participants are encouraged to ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Mar 18
to Mar 18, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Mar 25
to Mar 25, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Teen Art Zone Winter 2026
Mar 26
to Mar 26, 2026
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Come hang out at the art gallery! These sessions offer a welcoming space for teens to express their individuality, share new ideas, and try out a variety of art materials in a low-pressure environment. With a new theme each month, they’ll discover new ways to unleash their creativity, ...
Oshawa Museum Craft Circle
Mar 29
to Mar 29, 2026
Oshawa Museum
Calling All Crafters! Join us at the Oshawa Museum for a friendly, all-ages Craft Circle on the fourth Sunday of every month. Bring your latest project—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, or anything else—and spend a relaxed afternoon with our museum volunteers and fellow makers. Whether you’re just getting started ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Apr 1
to Apr 1, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Apr 8
to Apr 8, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Apr 15
to Apr 15, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Apr 22
to Apr 22, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Oshawa Museum Craft Circle
Apr 26
to Apr 26, 2026
Oshawa Museum
Calling All Crafters! Join us at the Oshawa Museum for a friendly, all-ages Craft Circle on the fourth Sunday of every month. Bring your latest project—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, or anything else—and spend a relaxed afternoon with our museum volunteers and fellow makers. Whether you’re just getting started ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Apr 29
to Apr 29, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
May 6
to May 6, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
May 13
to May 13, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
May 20
to May 20, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
May 27
to May 27, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Oshawa Museum Craft Circle
May 31
to May 31, 2026
Oshawa Museum
Calling All Crafters! Join us at the Oshawa Museum for a friendly, all-ages Craft Circle on the fourth Sunday of every month. Bring your latest project—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, or anything else—and spend a relaxed afternoon with our museum volunteers and fellow makers. Whether you’re just getting started ...
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Jun 3
to Jun 3, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
Jun 10
to Jun 10, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
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1 thought on “Free Things To Do with Kids in the GTA”
It is really important for the sake of your family that once a week, the whole family should visit some place or take part in a family activity. This will help in increasing the bond between all members.