Local guide to FREE events for kids and families
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Find fun and free kids events in Toronto, Mississauga, York Region, Durham, Halton and Surrounding Areas in our frugal family event guide. Check back often (this list is updated frequently) to see where you can grab some fun with the kids on a shoestring budget!
Winter Nights, City Lights
Nov 15, 2024
to Jan 31, 2025
The Esplanade Park
Pickering’s Winter Nights, City Lights kicks off the holiday season with family fun After the event, the park will be lit until January 31st. Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with ...
Window Wonderland Returns to The Junction
Nov 29, 2024
to Jan 31, 2025
The Junction BIA
Window Wonderland, Toronto’s award-winning outdoor art exhibition is returning to the Junction for its fifth consecutive year. From November 29, 2024 to January 31, 2025, this extraordinary urban art walk — proudly presented by Isaan Der Thai Kitchen — will ...
Hangar Skate Returns to YZD!
Dec 20, 2024
to Feb 17, 2025
YZD
Get ready to glide into winter at YZD with free outdoor ice skating! Experience our 4,500 square foot refrigerated rink, surrounded by vibrant art installations at the YZD Plaza. Now in its third year, this beloved event includes affordable skate ...
Skate By The Lake
Dec 21, 2024
to Mar 16, 2025
Harbourfront Centre
Get ready to lace up your skates! The ice rink and skate sharpening is back at Harbourfront Centre! Skate under the open winter sky and join us for free family and friend’s events throughout the season, including free skate rentals ...
Girls Empowerment Workshops
Jan 20, 2025
to Jan 20, 2025
Kidnetix
BUILD CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE & SELF ESTEEM! 2 FREE interactive and intervention workshops on self esteem & body image that will focus on identity and personal growth while incorporating trust building exercises that speak to relationships. Encouraging girls to advocate for ...
Port Union Winterfest
Jan 25, 2025
to Jan 25, 2025
Port Union Community Centre
On Saturday January 25th Port Union Winterfest will be celebrating their 25th Festival. at Port Union Community Centre starting at 11:00 am until 3:00 PM. The festival features a market place, live entertainment, games and activities for kids, cloting swap, ...
Winterlude - Ottawa
Jan 31, 2025
to Feb 17, 2025
Various locations, Ottawa, Ontario
From January 31 to February 17, 2025, let Winterlude inspire, entertain and warm you up across Ottawa and Gatineau! A highlight of the winter season, THIS is Winterlude! Experience the best the Canadian winter has to offer at the free ...
Barrie WinterFest
Feb 1, 2025
to Feb 2, 2025
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. The ...
Richmond Hill Winter Carnival
Feb 1, 2025
to Feb 2, 2025
Mill Pond
The annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival returns Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2, 2025 at Mill Pond! Enjoy traditional outdoor activities such as children’s games and crafts, the wood carver, Viking display, Lumberjack shows, children’s colouring contest, live entertainment, ...
CF Fairview Mall Lunar New Year Celebrations
Feb 8, 2025
to Feb 8, 2025
CF Fairview Mall
This Lunar New Year, CF Fairview Mall will be hosting a series of exclusive events to celebrate the Year of the Snake. You’re invited with your family and friends to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake! ...
Ontario Free Family Day Fishing
Feb 15, 2025
to Feb 17, 2025
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 ...
Family Day at the Museum
Feb 15, 2025
to Feb 15, 2025
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
Visit the Museum for Family Day fun! Enjoy a horse & wagon ride and demonstrations from a blacksmith! Tour the Museum, visit the newly-restored Schoolhouse, explore new exhibits, create crafts, and more! All ages, FREE event.
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1 thought on “Free Family Events 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.