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What's On Event Guide for GTA parents

What’s ON this Weekend

Your weekend guide to family fun in and around the Toronto area. Updated weekly with the best family events, activities, festivals, shows and things to do with the kids. Find Fun Close to Home with Child’s Life!

Fun Farms for Kids and Families in Ontario

Fun Farms for Families to Visit in Ontario

A visit to a farm is a fun and educational experience for both kids and parents. It offers children a chance to interact with farm animals, explore the outdoors, and learn about where their food comes from in a hands-on way. From picking fresh produce to enjoying farm activities like petting zoos and wagon rides, these trips create lasting memories. It’s a wonderful way to

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2025

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is fast approaching, making it the perfect time to plan some fun-filled activities for the family. The GTA offers a fantastic mix of events, camps, and outings for kids of all ages. Whether it’s exploring museums, visiting the zoo, catching a live show, or heading to a sugar bush for a

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2025

Fill the Long Weekend with Fun for the Whole Family With Family Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun-filled outing. The GTA is packed with exciting events and attractions that make for a great day out with the family. From interactive exhibits and live performances to indoor festivals and winter-themed activities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. If

Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and displays. Discover fun Lunar New Year events below for families across Toronto and Southern Ontario. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations in the GTA Lunar New Year Celebration Gala Jan 18, 2025  to Jan 18, 2025 Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural

The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Grab the kids and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us.

Junior International Children's Festival

Junior Children’s Festival Returns to Harbourfront this Weekend

Add JUNIOR to your long weekend plans! Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival from May 18-20! With over 30 free and ticketed events for young people – and those young at heart. JUNIOR is perfect for families with children ages 5-12. It’s a long weekend full of surprises, fun and joy. Bring the whole family!

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2024

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is just around the corner, and now is the time to plan how you’ll keep the kids busy and entertained. The GTA has a great line-up of family events, kids camps and fun activities for all ages and interests. Explore a museum, or zoo, hike the great outdoors, grab a seat

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2024

Plan a Weekend of New Experiences & Family Fun With Family Day just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for a weekend of fun and adventure. The GTA has many awesome events and activities for all ages and interests. Whether you’re into exploring the great outdoors, getting lost in captivating cultural experiences, or simply chilling out with your loved ones, there’s no shortage

Jurassic World: The Exhibition Extended until May 5

Immerse Yourself in the World of Jurassic: Unleash the Dinosaurs! Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Square One Mississauga is a 20,000 square-foot experience based on one of history’s largest blockbusters, and features scenes inspired by the beloved films.  Visitors will have the chance to walk through the world-famous Jurassic World gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs, and explore the richly themed environments. With 16 life-sized dinosaurs, guests can

Roaring Fun at Jurassic World

Immerse Yourself in the World of Jurassic: Unleash the Dinosaurs! Toronto dinosaur fans can enjoy the awe-inspiring, Jurassic World: The Exhibit, that wowed audiences in London, Denver, Colorado, and Dallas, Texas at Square One Shopping Mall in Mississauga until February 2024. Get ready to be transported into a prehistoric paradise, in a limited engagement that’s not to be missed. Brace yourselves, because this is an adventure

Get Set for The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival

The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival returns to Queen’s Park on May 27th & 28th! Hosted annually since 1990 in downtown Toronto, “WOTS” is a free community street festival that celebrates the stories that connect us.  Featuring Canadian and Indigenous authors, an outdoor marketplace for books and magazines, and dedicated children’s programming, The Word On The Street was voted one of the city’s Best Local Festivals

PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” Comes to Toronto for 6 PAWsome Shows

Are you ready for an unforgettable family experience? Get ready for PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” presented by Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group. It’s the brand-new, interactive live stage show coming to Toronto for six exciting performances! Join the audience as honorary members of the pack and help the heroic pups solve puzzles to save the world. With captivating storytelling, stunning visual effects, and a

JUNIOR Festival Returns to Harbourfront Centre this May

Looking for something fun to do with your family over the May long weekend? Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival, JUNIOR! Being held from May 20-22, the festival features a full range of performances, workshops, and events for all ages, both ticketed and free, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. JUNIOR’s 2023 programming

2020 CNE Cancelled

CNE At Home: The Virtual Fair @ TheEx.com

Toronto’s iconic summer tradition brings the fun of the fair online with popular shows, recipes, virtual rides, family fun, jam sessions, and memories from its 140-year heritage  Although the iconic lights of the midway won’t shine at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) this year, Toronto’s end of summer tradition continues in a new way – as the fair comes to life online from August 21

What's On Event Guide for GTA parents

What’s ON this Weekend

Your weekend guide to family fun in and around the Toronto area. Updated weekly with the best family events, activities, festivals, shows and things to do with the kids. Find Fun Close to Home with Child’s Life!

Fun Farms for Kids and Families in Ontario

Fun Farms for Families to Visit in Ontario

A visit to a farm is a fun and educational experience for both kids and parents. It offers children a chance to interact with farm animals, explore the outdoors, and learn about where their food comes from in a hands-on way. From picking fresh produce to enjoying farm activities like petting zoos and wagon rides, these trips create lasting memories. It’s a wonderful way to

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2025

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is fast approaching, making it the perfect time to plan some fun-filled activities for the family. The GTA offers a fantastic mix of events, camps, and outings for kids of all ages. Whether it’s exploring museums, visiting the zoo, catching a live show, or heading to a sugar bush for a

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2025

Fill the Long Weekend with Fun for the Whole Family With Family Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun-filled outing. The GTA is packed with exciting events and attractions that make for a great day out with the family. From interactive exhibits and live performances to indoor festivals and winter-themed activities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. If

Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and displays. Discover fun Lunar New Year events below for families across Toronto and Southern Ontario. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations in the GTA Lunar New Year Celebration Gala Jan 18, 2025  to Jan 18, 2025 Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural

The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Grab the kids and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us.

Junior International Children's Festival

Junior Children’s Festival Returns to Harbourfront this Weekend

Add JUNIOR to your long weekend plans! Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival from May 18-20! With over 30 free and ticketed events for young people – and those young at heart. JUNIOR is perfect for families with children ages 5-12. It’s a long weekend full of surprises, fun and joy. Bring the whole family!

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2024

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is just around the corner, and now is the time to plan how you’ll keep the kids busy and entertained. The GTA has a great line-up of family events, kids camps and fun activities for all ages and interests. Explore a museum, or zoo, hike the great outdoors, grab a seat

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2024

Plan a Weekend of New Experiences & Family Fun With Family Day just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for a weekend of fun and adventure. The GTA has many awesome events and activities for all ages and interests. Whether you’re into exploring the great outdoors, getting lost in captivating cultural experiences, or simply chilling out with your loved ones, there’s no shortage

Jurassic World: The Exhibition Extended until May 5

Immerse Yourself in the World of Jurassic: Unleash the Dinosaurs! Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Square One Mississauga is a 20,000 square-foot experience based on one of history’s largest blockbusters, and features scenes inspired by the beloved films.  Visitors will have the chance to walk through the world-famous Jurassic World gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs, and explore the richly themed environments. With 16 life-sized dinosaurs, guests can

Roaring Fun at Jurassic World

Immerse Yourself in the World of Jurassic: Unleash the Dinosaurs! Toronto dinosaur fans can enjoy the awe-inspiring, Jurassic World: The Exhibit, that wowed audiences in London, Denver, Colorado, and Dallas, Texas at Square One Shopping Mall in Mississauga until February 2024. Get ready to be transported into a prehistoric paradise, in a limited engagement that’s not to be missed. Brace yourselves, because this is an adventure

Get Set for The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival

The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival returns to Queen’s Park on May 27th & 28th! Hosted annually since 1990 in downtown Toronto, “WOTS” is a free community street festival that celebrates the stories that connect us.  Featuring Canadian and Indigenous authors, an outdoor marketplace for books and magazines, and dedicated children’s programming, The Word On The Street was voted one of the city’s Best Local Festivals

PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” Comes to Toronto for 6 PAWsome Shows

Are you ready for an unforgettable family experience? Get ready for PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” presented by Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group. It’s the brand-new, interactive live stage show coming to Toronto for six exciting performances! Join the audience as honorary members of the pack and help the heroic pups solve puzzles to save the world. With captivating storytelling, stunning visual effects, and a

JUNIOR Festival Returns to Harbourfront Centre this May

Looking for something fun to do with your family over the May long weekend? Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival, JUNIOR! Being held from May 20-22, the festival features a full range of performances, workshops, and events for all ages, both ticketed and free, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. JUNIOR’s 2023 programming

2020 CNE Cancelled

CNE At Home: The Virtual Fair @ TheEx.com

Toronto’s iconic summer tradition brings the fun of the fair online with popular shows, recipes, virtual rides, family fun, jam sessions, and memories from its 140-year heritage  Although the iconic lights of the midway won’t shine at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) this year, Toronto’s end of summer tradition continues in a new way – as the fair comes to life online from August 21

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