- Updated on March 27, 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.
Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival
September 18–20, 2026
Bloor West Village
The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival welcomes you to come and enjoy everything the Ukrainian culture has to offer. Discover Ukrainian culture in Canada and share the Ukrainian spirit at North America’s largest Ukrainian Street Festival.
RELISH The Foodie Event 2026
September 18–20, 2026
Cloverdale Mall
RELISH is back this Fall with more flavour and fun for everyone! Join us for a three-day celebration of food, culture, and community. From gourmet bites to local delights, live entertainment, and family fun, it’s a foodie experience you won’t want to miss. Event Hours: Friday, September 18 ...
Storytime at the Park
September 19, 2026
Downsview Park
Enjoy stories and nature together at Downsview Park! Storytime at the Park is a free outdoor program featuring an interactive read-aloud, activities inspired by the month’s theme and a small snack. Sessions alternate between programming geared toward ages 3–6 and ages 7–9, although everyone is welcome. English and ...
Yoga in Trillium Park
September 19, 2026
Trillium Park, Ontario Place
Yoga in Trillium Park at Ontario Place is a free outdoor yoga series running from June 6 to September 27, held on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. beside the Pavilion. Presented In collaboration with NÜLOVE, classes are led by some of the GTA’s most ...
Next Level Dads: Dad & Kid Meetup
September 19, 2026
Tobbi Cafe
Looking for a relaxed way to meet other dads in Toronto? Join Next Level Dads for our first casual Dad & Kid Meetup, designed for fathers and their kids to meet other families, have conversations, and spend some time together in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. We’ll start at ...
Harvest Fest
September 19, 2026
Clinton Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest is coming to Clinton on September 19! Planning is underway for another amazing day. Featuring: Vendor market Classic car show Live music on the OLG Stage Sensory-friendly zone Rock climbing Bouncy castles Pony ride carousel Giant inflatable slide Face painting Food trucks Live Entertainment
Eglinton Way Farmer's Market
September 20, 2026
125 Burnaby Blvd
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 ...
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
September 20, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
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 ...
Tech Talks at Staples | Windows for Future Ready Learning
September 23, 2026
Staples Canada
Prepare for the school year with practical insights into the technology students use every day at Tech Talks at Staples, taking place at the Staples Corktown store, located at 517 Richmond Street East, on Wednesday, September 23, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Microsoft experts will explore how ...
Arts of the Middle East Festival
September 25–26, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square
The Arts of the Middle East Festival brings people together to celebrate the rich culture, vibrant traditions, and incredible flavours of the Middle East. This year, join us for unforgettable performances, cultural experiences, and delicious cuisine that highlight the beauty and diversity of the region. Step into a ...
Fall Celtic Festival
September 26–27, 2026
Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
Celebrate Celtic music, dance and culture at the Oakville Fall Celtic Festival, a free two-day festival for all ages! Taking place September 26 & 27, the festival brings Celtic traditions to life with live music, pipe bands, Irish and Highland dancing, cultural performances, food and plenty of family ...
The Word on the Street 2026
September 26–27, 2026
David Pecaut Square
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 ...
Fire Prevention Week Open House
September 26, 2026
Richmond Hill Fire Station 8-1
Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services invites residents to a full day of fire safety, family fun and community connection at our annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. Families can explore fire trucks, watch live firefighter demonstrations, enjoy hands‑on activities for kids, and meet Sparky the Fire Dog. ...
Yoga in Trillium Park
September 26, 2026
Trillium Park, Ontario Place
Yoga in Trillium Park at Ontario Place is a free outdoor yoga series running from June 6 to September 27, held on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. beside the Pavilion. Presented In collaboration with NÜLOVE, classes are led by some of the GTA’s most ...
Eglinton Way Farmer's Market
September 27, 2026
125 Burnaby Blvd
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 ...
A Day of Monarch Magic
September 27, 2026
70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto, ON M3k 2c5
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 ...
Toronto Garlic Festival presented by Dupont By the Castle BIA
September 27, 2026
Allan Gardens
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 ...
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
September 27, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
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 ...
Jr. Forest Explorers
September 28, 2026
Downsview Park Discovery Centre
Connect little ones with nature at Jr. Forest Explorers! Designed for children ages 18 months to three-and-a-half years, this 90-minute outdoor program encourages curious kids to explore, play and get their hands dirty through fun, hands-on activities. Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Sessions take ...
Monarch Movie Night in the Hub
October 1, 2026
Downsview Park
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 ...
Blanc Nuit
October 3–4, 2026
Multiple Venues in the GTA
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 ...
Eglinton Way Farmer's Market
October 4, 2026
125 Burnaby Blvd
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 ...
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
October 4, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
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 ...
Eglinton Way Farmer's Market
October 11, 2026
125 Burnaby Blvd
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 ...
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
October 11, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
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 ...
Storytime at the Park
October 17, 2026
Downsview Park
Enjoy stories and nature together at Downsview Park! Storytime at the Park is a free outdoor program featuring an interactive read-aloud, activities inspired by the month’s theme and a small snack. Sessions alternate between programming geared toward ages 3–6 and ages 7–9, although everyone is welcome. English and ...
Eglinton Way Farmer's Market
October 18, 2026
125 Burnaby Blvd
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 ...
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
October 18, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
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 ...
Jr. Forest Explorers
October 19, 2026
Downsview Park Discovery Centre
Connect little ones with nature at Jr. Forest Explorers! Designed for children ages 18 months to three-and-a-half years, this 90-minute outdoor program encourages curious kids to explore, play and get their hands dirty through fun, hands-on activities. Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Sessions take ...
18th Annual Pumpkin Giveaway
October 24, 2026
Free Family Fun!! Join us for another year of free pumpkins, face painting, hot dog BBQ and good fall fun! Buy some yummy baked treats at our bake sale or try your luck for one of the raffle prizes all in support of Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity (net ...
Eglinton Way Farmer's Market
October 25, 2026
125 Burnaby Blvd
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 ...
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
October 25, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
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 ...
Jr. Forest Explorers
October 26, 2026
Downsview Park Discovery Centre
Connect little ones with nature at Jr. Forest Explorers! Designed for children ages 18 months to three-and-a-half years, this 90-minute outdoor program encourages curious kids to explore, play and get their hands dirty through fun, hands-on activities. Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Sessions take ...
Fall Info Fair
October 28, 2026
Burlington Lions Club Hall
Come and discover the many exciting year-round events managed by the Halton Outdoor Club. We offer hiking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, cycling and paddling, keeping you active outdoors with like-minded people. Enjoy single events, day trips, extended trips, and skill development. Try the first two events on us!
St. Jacobs Market Halloween Kids Day
October 31, 2026
St. Jacobs Farmers Market
Come One, Come All! Our Halloween Kids Day at St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a free event open to families, friends, and anyone who wants to enjoy a joyous Halloween celebration in a safe and welcoming environment. We encourage everyone to participate, so spread the word and bring ...
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
November 1, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
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 ...
Held & Heard: Rewriting the Perinatal & Postpartum Story
November 4, 2026
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
This free event is dedicated to breaking the silence around perinatal mental health. Moms, dads, partners, and caregivers are all welcome. Because no parent should navigate this journey alone. Parenthood is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also bring unexpected challenges, questions, and emotional ups ...
Storytime at the Park
November 14, 2026
Downsview Park
Enjoy stories and nature together at Downsview Park! Storytime at the Park is a free outdoor program featuring an interactive read-aloud, activities inspired by the month’s theme and a small snack. Sessions alternate between programming geared toward ages 3–6 and ages 7–9, although everyone is welcome. English and ...
BMO Student Life Expo
November 15, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building)
Mark your calendar Sunday, November 15th from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Hall F. Join us for a one-of-a-kind event where you can explore various Education and Employment opportunities and other resources to enhance your student life. Meet with university ...
Jr. Forest Explorers
November 16, 2026
Downsview Park Discovery Centre
Connect little ones with nature at Jr. Forest Explorers! Designed for children ages 18 months to three-and-a-half years, this 90-minute outdoor program encourages curious kids to explore, play and get their hands dirty through fun, hands-on activities. Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Sessions take ...
Storytime at the Park
December 12, 2026
Downsview Park
Enjoy stories and nature together at Downsview Park! Storytime at the Park is a free outdoor program featuring an interactive read-aloud, activities inspired by the month’s theme and a small snack. Sessions alternate between programming geared toward ages 3–6 and ages 7–9, although everyone is welcome. English and ...
Jr. Forest Explorers
December 14, 2026
Downsview Park Discovery Centre
Connect little ones with nature at Jr. Forest Explorers! Designed for children ages 18 months to three-and-a-half years, this 90-minute outdoor program encourages curious kids to explore, play and get their hands dirty through fun, hands-on activities. Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Sessions take ...
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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.