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Maple Syrup Festivals Guide: Southern Ontario

Explore maple syrup season across the GTA with festivals, sugar bush tours, tastings, wagon rides, and kid-friendly activities. Find 2026 festivals and events that celebrate all things maple!

Family Ice Fishing Ontario

Ontario Family Ice Fishing Events

During the February Ontario Family Fishing Event families can try ice fishing without the need for a fishing license! This is great way to try out the fun sport together as a family.

Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with festive activities, vibrant cultural performances, and community celebrations. From traditional lion dances to hands-on kids’ workshops, families across Toronto and Southern Ontario can enjoy a variety of Lunar New Year events. Explore what’s happening below and plan a fun outing to welcome the new year together. Celebrate the Year of the Horse 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations in

Winter Fun Guide: Cross-Country Nordic Ski Trails

Heading into the forest in the winter can be an almost magical outing for the whole family. Find a trail for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing below, forest tracts make great winter trails as well.

Winter Festivals 2024

Winter Carnivals & Festivals Around the GTA

2026 Winter Festivals Guide for Toronto Families Celebrate Winter in the GTA and Southern Ontario It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival. Winter carnivals are typically held in January, February & March and are a great way to beat those winter blues! Ontario winter festivals often include fun activities like ice carving, dog sled racing, traditional winter

Snow Tube Hills Ontario

Winter Snow Tubing in Southern Ontario

It’s time to dig out the toboggans and enjoy the powder while it lasts. Find toboggan hills in York and Durham Regions as well as some Toronto toboggan hills you can check out for a fun filled day with the family.

25+ Favourite Kids Books About Winter

Explore a few of our favourite winter season picture books to add to your reading library and keep your little ones entertained during the colder months! This handpicked selection includes the best in children’s books that capture the magic and wonder of the snowy season.

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Best Outdoor Skating Rinks in the GTA

Discover outdoor skating rinks across the GTA and South-Central Ontario, including natural and synthetic options for easy family winter fun. Check conditions before you go and share your favourite community rinks in the comments.

Ghost Walks GTA

Ghost Walks and Historical Tours

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a Spooky Historical Tour of your city! Ghost walks are offered in a number of locations across Ontario throughout the fall season.

Peach Farms in ontario pick your own

Where to Pick Peaches in Southern Ontario

Late July through to September is peach season in Ontario. You can buy local fresh peaches from farmers’ markets and even your local grocer. But a lot more fun, and educational, is to head out to a local peach growing farm and pick your own.  Introducing to children how things grow is increasingly important in our modern world where kids can so easily feel disconnected.

Perfect Back to School Picture Books for Kids

Start the school year with a smile! These back-to-school picture books are the perfect picks to ease first-day jitters and spark excitement for the year of adventures ahead. Each one is sure to make that first day a little brighter for your young student. A Few of Our Favourite Kids Books for Back to School A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of

The Best Canadian Picture Books for Kids

A Selection of Canadian Books for Young Children Celebrate Canada! Freshen up your storybook library with a collection of picture books written and illustrated by Canadian Authors. See a few of our favourite picks below, and comment below if you have a favourite we can add to this growing list. The links below will take you to Amamzon.ca, where we may earn a small commission

GTA Lavender Fields

Visit a Lavender Farm In & Around The GTA

Visiting lavender fields makes for a colourful day trip or weekend getaway from the city! Whether with the family or just you and your special someone, experience incredible views of lavender stretched as far as the eye can see. After a day spent in endless fields of gorgeous blooms, shop for luxurious lavender products like essential oils, soaps and scent sachets. Read on for some

Must-See Immersive Exhibits & Events for Families | GTA and Area

Step into a world of wonder with immersive experiences across Toronto and Southern Ontario. From cutting-edge digital art exhibits to interactive theater, these events transport you beyond the ordinary, engaging your senses in unforgettable ways. Whether you’re exploring a magical, larger-than-life installation or diving into a historical reenactment, this guide highlights the top immersive experiences that promise adventure, creativity, and excitement for all ages. Bubble

Ontario Family Fishing Events

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.

Maple Syrup Festivals Guide: Southern Ontario

Explore maple syrup season across the GTA with festivals, sugar bush tours, tastings, wagon rides, and kid-friendly activities. Find 2026 festivals and events that celebrate all things maple!

Family Ice Fishing Ontario

Ontario Family Ice Fishing Events

During the February Ontario Family Fishing Event families can try ice fishing without the need for a fishing license! This is great way to try out the fun sport together as a family.

Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with festive activities, vibrant cultural performances, and community celebrations. From traditional lion dances to hands-on kids’ workshops, families across Toronto and Southern Ontario can enjoy a variety of Lunar New Year events. Explore what’s happening below and plan a fun outing to welcome the new year together. Celebrate the Year of the Horse 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations in

Winter Fun Guide: Cross-Country Nordic Ski Trails

Heading into the forest in the winter can be an almost magical outing for the whole family. Find a trail for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing below, forest tracts make great winter trails as well.

Winter Festivals 2024

Winter Carnivals & Festivals Around the GTA

2026 Winter Festivals Guide for Toronto Families Celebrate Winter in the GTA and Southern Ontario It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival. Winter carnivals are typically held in January, February & March and are a great way to beat those winter blues! Ontario winter festivals often include fun activities like ice carving, dog sled racing, traditional winter

Snow Tube Hills Ontario

Winter Snow Tubing in Southern Ontario

It’s time to dig out the toboggans and enjoy the powder while it lasts. Find toboggan hills in York and Durham Regions as well as some Toronto toboggan hills you can check out for a fun filled day with the family.

25+ Favourite Kids Books About Winter

Explore a few of our favourite winter season picture books to add to your reading library and keep your little ones entertained during the colder months! This handpicked selection includes the best in children’s books that capture the magic and wonder of the snowy season.

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Best Outdoor Skating Rinks in the GTA

Discover outdoor skating rinks across the GTA and South-Central Ontario, including natural and synthetic options for easy family winter fun. Check conditions before you go and share your favourite community rinks in the comments.

Ghost Walks GTA

Ghost Walks and Historical Tours

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a Spooky Historical Tour of your city! Ghost walks are offered in a number of locations across Ontario throughout the fall season.

Peach Farms in ontario pick your own

Where to Pick Peaches in Southern Ontario

Late July through to September is peach season in Ontario. You can buy local fresh peaches from farmers’ markets and even your local grocer. But a lot more fun, and educational, is to head out to a local peach growing farm and pick your own.  Introducing to children how things grow is increasingly important in our modern world where kids can so easily feel disconnected.

Perfect Back to School Picture Books for Kids

Start the school year with a smile! These back-to-school picture books are the perfect picks to ease first-day jitters and spark excitement for the year of adventures ahead. Each one is sure to make that first day a little brighter for your young student. A Few of Our Favourite Kids Books for Back to School A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of

The Best Canadian Picture Books for Kids

A Selection of Canadian Books for Young Children Celebrate Canada! Freshen up your storybook library with a collection of picture books written and illustrated by Canadian Authors. See a few of our favourite picks below, and comment below if you have a favourite we can add to this growing list. The links below will take you to Amamzon.ca, where we may earn a small commission

GTA Lavender Fields

Visit a Lavender Farm In & Around The GTA

Visiting lavender fields makes for a colourful day trip or weekend getaway from the city! Whether with the family or just you and your special someone, experience incredible views of lavender stretched as far as the eye can see. After a day spent in endless fields of gorgeous blooms, shop for luxurious lavender products like essential oils, soaps and scent sachets. Read on for some

Must-See Immersive Exhibits & Events for Families | GTA and Area

Step into a world of wonder with immersive experiences across Toronto and Southern Ontario. From cutting-edge digital art exhibits to interactive theater, these events transport you beyond the ordinary, engaging your senses in unforgettable ways. Whether you’re exploring a magical, larger-than-life installation or diving into a historical reenactment, this guide highlights the top immersive experiences that promise adventure, creativity, and excitement for all ages. Bubble

Ontario Family Fishing Events

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.

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