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What's ON Weekend Guide for Families

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!

Halloween Event Guide 2023 GTA Parents

2025 Halloween Events Guide for Families

Trick or treat! It’s that time of year when kids and adults alike can embrace the spirit of the spooky season! Discover the best family-friendly events in our annual guide!

Family Bowling in and around Toronto

Best Bowling Alleys for Families in the GTA

Looking for an exciting outing the whole family can enjoy? Bowling alleys offer a fun community hub for families. Whether it’s 5 and 10 pin bowling, cosmic glow-in-the-dark nights, arcade games, or fun snack bar food, going bowling is the perfect active outing the whole family can enjoy. Read on to discover some of the top spots where parents can take their kids bowling in

The Word on the Street Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway

We are celebrating the 36th Annual Word on the Street Festival with a Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway! The Word On The Street Festival moves to a new location this year at David Pecaut Square on September 27 & 28! The festival has long been a Toronto tradition that celebrates books, ideas, and the joy of reading, and this year’s lineup is bigger than ever. Families,

September Fairs & Festivals 2025

We’ve rounded up the top family festivals for September 2025 for families in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to enjoy great food, harvest celebrations, ethnic and cultural celebrations, kids activities, ribfests, live music and more!  We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back. September Festivals GTA and Southern Ontario

Stouffville Ribfest

2025 August Fairs & Festivals | GTA and Surrounding Area

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

2025 Summer Fairs & Festivals in the GTA

Summer is festival season! We’re rounding up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. Covering Toronto, York, Durham, Peel, Halton and Grey Simcoe Counties – you’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations, fireworks, dancing, kids activities, ribfests, cotton candy, music and more! We are always adding

July Festivals in Toronto

2025 June Festivals Guide | GTA and Area

Hello June! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area to kick off summer. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations and let’s not forget Father’s Day Ribfests! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back! June Family Festivals GTA and Southern

2024 Father's Day Event Guide

2025 Father’s Day Events in the GTA

Plan the perfect family day out to celebrate DAD! Find special events for families in our Father’s Day weekend guide including cool cars, awesome exhibits, food festivals, family fishing and movies in the park! Country Heritage Park Fair Jun 13, 2025  to Jun 15, 2025 Country Heritage Park Get ready for a rip-roaring good time at Country Heritage Park’s Summer Fair, happening June 14 and

What's On Victoria Day GTA and Southern Ontario

Victoria Day Long Weekend Family Events

Victoria Day long weekend, marks the ‘un-official’ beginning of summer, a season we are all ready and waiting for! Find the best family events this May long weekend in Toronto, York Region, Durham, Peel and Bruce Simcoe-County!

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.

Toronto Tall Ship Boat Cruises

This is your chance to experience Toronto’s only tall ship boat cruise! Sail aboard the ‘Tall Ship Kajama,’ a traditional 165-foot, 3-masted schooner boat, and relax with a cold drink from the fully-stocked bar or order from the restaurant. You’ll cruise along Toronto Harbour and head through the eastern or western gap out onto the beautiful Lake Ontario. Enjoy panoramic views over Toronto’s islands and

What’s ON Earth Day in the GTA

Earth Day is officially on April 22, but you’ll find many events all weekend, and even all month long. Many people are now naming April as ‘earth month’. It’s a great time to take advantage of the healthy planet themed events to reinforce important habits of conservation and preservation in our kids.

Spring Festivals Guide for GTA families

2025 Spring Fairs & Festivals in and around the GTA

Find the best in family festivals in Toronto and surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar like food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations, dancing, kids activities, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back for more ways to enjoy the warmer days of spring! Spring Festivals for Kids & Families April,

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.

Little Swiftie Search & Find at Little Canada

From November 12–24, 2024, Little Canada invites everyone including Swifties to shake it off and explore Little Canada’s miniature world in search of Taylor-inspired surprises hidden across all seven of Little Canada’s destinations. For this limited Swiftie-fied adventure experience, interested Swifties / visitors are required to reserve their spot early.  The Challenge: Journey through the sights, sounds, and stories of Canada in miniature scale and

What's ON Weekend Guide for Families

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!

Halloween Event Guide 2023 GTA Parents

2025 Halloween Events Guide for Families

Trick or treat! It’s that time of year when kids and adults alike can embrace the spirit of the spooky season! Discover the best family-friendly events in our annual guide!

Family Bowling in and around Toronto

Best Bowling Alleys for Families in the GTA

Looking for an exciting outing the whole family can enjoy? Bowling alleys offer a fun community hub for families. Whether it’s 5 and 10 pin bowling, cosmic glow-in-the-dark nights, arcade games, or fun snack bar food, going bowling is the perfect active outing the whole family can enjoy. Read on to discover some of the top spots where parents can take their kids bowling in

The Word on the Street Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway

We are celebrating the 36th Annual Word on the Street Festival with a Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway! The Word On The Street Festival moves to a new location this year at David Pecaut Square on September 27 & 28! The festival has long been a Toronto tradition that celebrates books, ideas, and the joy of reading, and this year’s lineup is bigger than ever. Families,

September Fairs & Festivals 2025

We’ve rounded up the top family festivals for September 2025 for families in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to enjoy great food, harvest celebrations, ethnic and cultural celebrations, kids activities, ribfests, live music and more!  We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back. September Festivals GTA and Southern Ontario

Stouffville Ribfest

2025 August Fairs & Festivals | GTA and Surrounding Area

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

2025 Summer Fairs & Festivals in the GTA

Summer is festival season! We’re rounding up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. Covering Toronto, York, Durham, Peel, Halton and Grey Simcoe Counties – you’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations, fireworks, dancing, kids activities, ribfests, cotton candy, music and more! We are always adding

July Festivals in Toronto

2025 June Festivals Guide | GTA and Area

Hello June! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area to kick off summer. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations and let’s not forget Father’s Day Ribfests! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back! June Family Festivals GTA and Southern

2024 Father's Day Event Guide

2025 Father’s Day Events in the GTA

Plan the perfect family day out to celebrate DAD! Find special events for families in our Father’s Day weekend guide including cool cars, awesome exhibits, food festivals, family fishing and movies in the park! Country Heritage Park Fair Jun 13, 2025  to Jun 15, 2025 Country Heritage Park Get ready for a rip-roaring good time at Country Heritage Park’s Summer Fair, happening June 14 and

What's On Victoria Day GTA and Southern Ontario

Victoria Day Long Weekend Family Events

Victoria Day long weekend, marks the ‘un-official’ beginning of summer, a season we are all ready and waiting for! Find the best family events this May long weekend in Toronto, York Region, Durham, Peel and Bruce Simcoe-County!

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.

Toronto Tall Ship Boat Cruises

This is your chance to experience Toronto’s only tall ship boat cruise! Sail aboard the ‘Tall Ship Kajama,’ a traditional 165-foot, 3-masted schooner boat, and relax with a cold drink from the fully-stocked bar or order from the restaurant. You’ll cruise along Toronto Harbour and head through the eastern or western gap out onto the beautiful Lake Ontario. Enjoy panoramic views over Toronto’s islands and

What’s ON Earth Day in the GTA

Earth Day is officially on April 22, but you’ll find many events all weekend, and even all month long. Many people are now naming April as ‘earth month’. It’s a great time to take advantage of the healthy planet themed events to reinforce important habits of conservation and preservation in our kids.

Spring Festivals Guide for GTA families

2025 Spring Fairs & Festivals in and around the GTA

Find the best in family festivals in Toronto and surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar like food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations, dancing, kids activities, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back for more ways to enjoy the warmer days of spring! Spring Festivals for Kids & Families April,

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.

Little Swiftie Search & Find at Little Canada

From November 12–24, 2024, Little Canada invites everyone including Swifties to shake it off and explore Little Canada’s miniature world in search of Taylor-inspired surprises hidden across all seven of Little Canada’s destinations. For this limited Swiftie-fied adventure experience, interested Swifties / visitors are required to reserve their spot early.  The Challenge: Journey through the sights, sounds, and stories of Canada in miniature scale and

Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.

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