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August Festivals

July Fairs & Festivals

Summer is festival season and July is one of it’s busiest months for these family events! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area.

The Word on the Street Kids Book Bundle Giveaway

We are celebrating Word on the Street with a Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway! The Word On The Street’s 2023 festival takes place this month, from May 27-28 at Queen’s Park Crescent. Featuring over 100 Canadian and Indigenous authors and Canada’s largest book and magazine marketplace. The outdoor marketplace showcases a wide range of Canadian and Indigenous books, magazines, comics and more for readers of

Family Activties Guide Toronto

Top 10+ Family Attractions in Toronto

Toronto is a true centre of Canadian culture, with a vibrant art, sports and heritage scene. With a huge choice of things to do and places to see on your visit to Canada’s most populous and arguably most cosmopolitan city, it can be tough to narrow down where to go on your trip!

Win a Cruise with City Cruises

Win a Family 4-Pack with City Cruises

Contest Closed – Enter to Win a FREE Ontario Staycation Cruise with City Cruises! City Cruises in Canada has three amazing and unique cruise experiences in Ontario!

Staycation in Ontario

The Summer of the Staycation

There isn’t a better time to enjoy the hidden gems of Ontario Even as Ontario begins to re-open, restrictions remain on international travel and vacations. After more than 15 months of lockdowns, social distancing and a lack of events or attractions for families, the travel bug is itching to be scratched! It’s the ideal time to get out and discover what Ontario has to offer.

Pirate Life Contest Family Pack Giveaway

Win a Family Pass to Set Sail with Pirate Life!

You could win a Family Pack to Pirate Life Toronto or Ottawa! Set sail with your family, become a pirate, dress in costume, face paint tattoos and pirate names. Fire the water cannons and haul up the loot!

2020 CNE Cancelled

Canadian National Exhibition Makes Historic Decision to Cancel the 2020 Fair

Toronto, ON (May 12, 2020) – Canada’s largest fair, and an iconic Toronto celebration, will not light up this summer. The Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) announced today, with the support of the Province of Ontario and City of Toronto, that this year’s CNE will not move forward with its 18-day event slated for August 21 to September 7, 2020 at Exhibition Place. The historic

Canadian International Autoshow: Come Out and Play

The Canadian International AutoShow is always a Family Affair Besides the multitude of family vehicles found across the show floors in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, recent years have seen special exhibits and presentations geared specifically towards families with young children. This year, kids can see some of their favourite Disney and Pixar vehicles in person, along with one of the largest indoor remote-controlled car

Ross Petty Lil Red Robin Hood Contest

Win a Family 4-Pack to Ross Petty’s Lil Red Robin Hood

Ross Petty’s 24th production moves upstairs to the gorgeous forest setting of the Winter Garden Theatre. The show features Robert Markus, the star of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AJ Bridel, the star of KINKY BOOTS, SNOW WHITE and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and everyone’s favourite farceur Eddie Glen. The adventure begins in 2019 Toronto where our hero, Lil’ Red, is magically transported to the 16th century and

Win tickets to Canada Blooms

Enter to WIN a Family 4-Pack to Canada Blooms

Contest Closed – Featuring more than 30 stunning gardens from Canada’s top garden designers, architects and builders, Canada Blooms will celebrate families of all kinds with the theme

Toronto Christmas Market

Toronto Christmas Market

Inspired by the Old World and influenced by the New, this free annual event captures all of the tradition, heritage and charm of a European Christmas Market with family friendly entertainment including musicians, carolers and children’s choirs.

Win a Chris McKhool Show & CD Prize Pack

Contest CLosed – 2 Lucky winners will receive 2 tickets to ‘Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village with Chris McKhool and Friends’ PLUS a Chris McKhool CD

August Festivals

July Fairs & Festivals

Summer is festival season and July is one of it’s busiest months for these family events! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area.

The Word on the Street Kids Book Bundle Giveaway

We are celebrating Word on the Street with a Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway! The Word On The Street’s 2023 festival takes place this month, from May 27-28 at Queen’s Park Crescent. Featuring over 100 Canadian and Indigenous authors and Canada’s largest book and magazine marketplace. The outdoor marketplace showcases a wide range of Canadian and Indigenous books, magazines, comics and more for readers of

Family Activties Guide Toronto

Top 10+ Family Attractions in Toronto

Toronto is a true centre of Canadian culture, with a vibrant art, sports and heritage scene. With a huge choice of things to do and places to see on your visit to Canada’s most populous and arguably most cosmopolitan city, it can be tough to narrow down where to go on your trip!

Win a Cruise with City Cruises

Win a Family 4-Pack with City Cruises

Contest Closed – Enter to Win a FREE Ontario Staycation Cruise with City Cruises! City Cruises in Canada has three amazing and unique cruise experiences in Ontario!

Staycation in Ontario

The Summer of the Staycation

There isn’t a better time to enjoy the hidden gems of Ontario Even as Ontario begins to re-open, restrictions remain on international travel and vacations. After more than 15 months of lockdowns, social distancing and a lack of events or attractions for families, the travel bug is itching to be scratched! It’s the ideal time to get out and discover what Ontario has to offer.

Pirate Life Contest Family Pack Giveaway

Win a Family Pass to Set Sail with Pirate Life!

You could win a Family Pack to Pirate Life Toronto or Ottawa! Set sail with your family, become a pirate, dress in costume, face paint tattoos and pirate names. Fire the water cannons and haul up the loot!

2020 CNE Cancelled

Canadian National Exhibition Makes Historic Decision to Cancel the 2020 Fair

Toronto, ON (May 12, 2020) – Canada’s largest fair, and an iconic Toronto celebration, will not light up this summer. The Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) announced today, with the support of the Province of Ontario and City of Toronto, that this year’s CNE will not move forward with its 18-day event slated for August 21 to September 7, 2020 at Exhibition Place. The historic

Canadian International Autoshow: Come Out and Play

The Canadian International AutoShow is always a Family Affair Besides the multitude of family vehicles found across the show floors in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, recent years have seen special exhibits and presentations geared specifically towards families with young children. This year, kids can see some of their favourite Disney and Pixar vehicles in person, along with one of the largest indoor remote-controlled car

Ross Petty Lil Red Robin Hood Contest

Win a Family 4-Pack to Ross Petty’s Lil Red Robin Hood

Ross Petty’s 24th production moves upstairs to the gorgeous forest setting of the Winter Garden Theatre. The show features Robert Markus, the star of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AJ Bridel, the star of KINKY BOOTS, SNOW WHITE and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and everyone’s favourite farceur Eddie Glen. The adventure begins in 2019 Toronto where our hero, Lil’ Red, is magically transported to the 16th century and

Win tickets to Canada Blooms

Enter to WIN a Family 4-Pack to Canada Blooms

Contest Closed – Featuring more than 30 stunning gardens from Canada’s top garden designers, architects and builders, Canada Blooms will celebrate families of all kinds with the theme

Toronto Christmas Market

Toronto Christmas Market

Inspired by the Old World and influenced by the New, this free annual event captures all of the tradition, heritage and charm of a European Christmas Market with family friendly entertainment including musicians, carolers and children’s choirs.

Win a Chris McKhool Show & CD Prize Pack

Contest CLosed – 2 Lucky winners will receive 2 tickets to ‘Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village with Chris McKhool and Friends’ PLUS a Chris McKhool CD

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