July Fairs & Festivals
Jun 6, 2023
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.
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The Word on the Street Kids Book Bundle Giveaway
May 9, 2023
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
Top 10+ Family Attractions in Toronto
Feb 28, 2022
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!
Tapesty Opera Comes to The Bentway
Aug 20, 2021
Spend a Saturday afternoon being swept away by beautiful music beneath the Gardiner! Tapestry Opera’s travelling stage is setting up shop at The Bentway for three special performances this summer – August 21st, August 28th, and September 4th. Acclaimed opera singer Asitha Tennekoon performs musical theatre and opera favourites in a joyful 30-minute show, suitable for the whole family. Venue:The Bentway’s Strachan Gate, 250 Fort
Win a Family 4-Pack with City Cruises
Aug 7, 2021
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!
The Summer of the Staycation
Aug 6, 2021
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.
Win an Annual Family Pass to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto!
Sep 1, 2020
Enjoy a FULL YEAR of events and LEGO fun with our Family Four Pack of Ultimate Annual Passes! Valued at $308 – these passes grant you with unlimited admission into the attraction for 365 days!
Win a Family Pass to Set Sail with Pirate Life!
Aug 5, 2020
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!
Canadian National Exhibition Makes Historic Decision to Cancel the 2020 Fair
May 12, 2020
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
Enter to win a Family 4-Pack to the Backyard Living Expo
Mar 11, 2020
Enter to WINÂ 4 tickets for you and your family or friends to enjoy the show. Creating the perfect backyard is easy once you attend the Backyard Living Expo!
Win Tickets to Harlem Globetrotters Pushing The Limits World Tour!
Mar 5, 2020
Enter to Win 1 of 2 Family Four Packs to see the Harlem Globetrotters Pushing the Limits World Tour!
WIN a Family 4-Pack to Canada Blooms
Feb 27, 2020
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
Canadian International Autoshow: Come Out and Play
Jan 30, 2020
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
Win a Family 4-Pack to Ross Petty’s Lil Red Robin Hood
Oct 17, 2019
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
Back to School Kids Programs Guide
Aug 25, 2019
Searching for quality after-school programs for your child? The centres featured in our GTA fall programs guide have spaces available in a wide range of interests that will keep your child engaged and busy!
Enter for your chance to win a Family Pack to Pirate Life Toronto
Jul 29, 2019
Contest Closed – You could win a Family Ticket Pack to Pirate Life Toronto! Your pirate adventure includes costumes, facepaint tattoos, pirate names and a 1 hr cruise of Toronto’s harbour!
Win a Family 4-Pack to Oh! Canada Eh? Dinner Show
May 2, 2019
Contest Closed – This two-hour show features all-Canadian music; from maritime folk songs to modern pop. Come meet our singing Mountie, Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables, Klondike Kitty and more.
Win Tickets to Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour!
Mar 11, 2019
Contest Closed – Enter to Win 1 of 5 Family Four Packs to see the Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour!
July Fairs & Festivals
Jun 6, 2023
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
May 9, 2023
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
Top 10+ Family Attractions in Toronto
Feb 28, 2022
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!
Tapesty Opera Comes to The Bentway
Aug 20, 2021
Spend a Saturday afternoon being swept away by beautiful music beneath the Gardiner! Tapestry Opera’s travelling stage is setting up shop at The Bentway for three special performances this summer – August 21st, August 28th, and September 4th. Acclaimed opera singer Asitha Tennekoon performs musical theatre and opera favourites in a joyful 30-minute show, suitable for the whole family. Venue:The Bentway’s Strachan Gate, 250 Fort
Win a Family 4-Pack with City Cruises
Aug 7, 2021
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!
The Summer of the Staycation
Aug 6, 2021
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.
Win an Annual Family Pass to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto!
Sep 1, 2020
Enjoy a FULL YEAR of events and LEGO fun with our Family Four Pack of Ultimate Annual Passes! Valued at $308 – these passes grant you with unlimited admission into the attraction for 365 days!
Win a Family Pass to Set Sail with Pirate Life!
Aug 5, 2020
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!
Canadian National Exhibition Makes Historic Decision to Cancel the 2020 Fair
May 12, 2020
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
Enter to win a Family 4-Pack to the Backyard Living Expo
Mar 11, 2020
Enter to WINÂ 4 tickets for you and your family or friends to enjoy the show. Creating the perfect backyard is easy once you attend the Backyard Living Expo!
Win Tickets to Harlem Globetrotters Pushing The Limits World Tour!
Mar 5, 2020
Enter to Win 1 of 2 Family Four Packs to see the Harlem Globetrotters Pushing the Limits World Tour!
WIN a Family 4-Pack to Canada Blooms
Feb 27, 2020
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
Canadian International Autoshow: Come Out and Play
Jan 30, 2020
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
Win a Family 4-Pack to Ross Petty’s Lil Red Robin Hood
Oct 17, 2019
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
Back to School Kids Programs Guide
Aug 25, 2019
Searching for quality after-school programs for your child? The centres featured in our GTA fall programs guide have spaces available in a wide range of interests that will keep your child engaged and busy!
Enter for your chance to win a Family Pack to Pirate Life Toronto
Jul 29, 2019
Contest Closed – You could win a Family Ticket Pack to Pirate Life Toronto! Your pirate adventure includes costumes, facepaint tattoos, pirate names and a 1 hr cruise of Toronto’s harbour!
Win a Family 4-Pack to Oh! Canada Eh? Dinner Show
May 2, 2019
Contest Closed – This two-hour show features all-Canadian music; from maritime folk songs to modern pop. Come meet our singing Mountie, Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables, Klondike Kitty and more.
Win Tickets to Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour!
Mar 11, 2019
Contest Closed – Enter to Win 1 of 5 Family Four Packs to see the Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour!
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