What’s New for Families
Pumpkins After Dark Lights Up Markham with a Magical Halloween Experience!
A favourite Canadian Halloween tradition has arrived in Markham for the first time! Pumpkins After Dark is bringing thousands of glowing pumpkins, incredible illuminated sculptures and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun to Markham Museum through October 31, 2026. This award-winning outdoor experience transforms an evening stroll into a magical adventure,
YPT’s Room for Play Returns with More Creative Fun for Little Ones
Room for Play returns to Young People’s Theatre for 2026/27 with Friday Playdate, the new Little Makers series, storytelling, music, crafts and sensory play for children ages 11 months to 5 years and their caregivers.
182nd Markham Fair Delivers Four Days of Family Fun
The 182nd Markham Fair returns October 1–4, 2026 with Bluey & Bingo, SuperDogs, monster trucks, BMX shows, midway fun, animals, agricultural exhibits, competitions, country cooking and more family fun.
Toronto’s Fall Baby Show Returns with a New Three-Day Format
The Fall Baby Show returns to Toronto October 2–4, 2026, with a new three-day format, 200+ exhibitors, expert seminars, baby gear, special features, Bluey and Bingo meet-and-greets and more.
Get Set for The Word On The Street Festival
The Word On The Street returns to Toronto September 26 & 27! Enjoy a free weekend of books, authors, storytelling, kids’ activities, workshops and more at David Pecaut Square.
Canada Strong Pass: Explore Canada for Less This Summer
Discover how Ontario families can save on museums, parks, historic sites, and more with the Canada Strong Pass. Enjoy free admission for kids, youth discounts, and savings on camping and VIA Rail travel all summer long.
Bingemans Unveils New Typhoon Twister Waterslide Tower for Summer 2026
Families visiting Big Splash at Bingemans this summer can look forward to an exciting new attraction. The Kitchener waterpark has officially launched Typhoon Twister, a new four-slide waterslide tower that expands Big Splash from nine waterslides to 13. Designed for thrill-seekers, Typhoon Twister features four unique high-speed slides with twists,
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Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.
