We are celebrating the 37th Annual Word on the Street Festival with a Kids Book Bundle Giveaway!
The Word On The Street Festival returns to David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto on September 26 & 27, 2026! Canada’s largest free outdoor book and magazine festival brings together readers, writers, publishers and book lovers for a weekend celebrating stories, ideas and the joy of reading.
Families will find plenty to enjoy throughout the weekend, with dedicated programming for young readers. The Young Readers Tent features lively picture book read-alouds, author appearances and sessions for kids of different ages, with themes ranging from animals and transportation to Halloween, soccer and middle-grade fiction. Young readers can also join in a special celebration marking 50 years of Owlkids.
Over at the Kids Activity Tent, stories come to life through hands-on activities and creative workshops. Kids can build their own bug, make dragon puppets, try cartoon drawing, create bookmarks, learn how to make a graphic novel and more.
The Toronto Public Library will also be at the festival with its much-loved Big Blue bookmobile, along with special activities encouraging families to connect, explore and discover new reads.
Curious kids and grown-ups can stop by Soapbox Science @ WOTS, where scientists step outside the lab to share their research and answer questions in an informal, interactive setting.
Beyond the kids’ programming, families can browse a huge outdoor marketplace filled with publishers, bookstores, authors and literary organizations, making it a great place to discover new favourites and stock up on books.
The festival is 100% free to attend and takes place at David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street West, Toronto.
Enter below for a chance to win an amazing picture book bundle — with six wonderful additions to your family’s storytime library!
Event Details
Prize Bundle includes:
- Strawberry Sundaes | Written by Sarabeth Holden, Illustrated by Emma Pedersen
- Grandma, Cho Cho and Me | Written by Morgan Christie, Illustrated by Paulica Santos
- Fly in the Chai | Witten by Zenia Wadhwani, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat
- Oto and the Little Yellow Train | Written & Illustrated by Suharu Ogawa
- The Skeleton and the Cat | Written & Illustrated by Brandon James Scott
- The Scariest House on the Street | Written by Joel A. Sutherland, Illustrated By Terry Pearson
Total prize valued over $130!
When:
September 26 & 27, 2026
Where:
David Pecaut Square,
215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G2
Cost: FREE!
Learn more at toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca
Enter Below for Your Chance to Win
Contest Rules & Regulations: No purchase is necessary. The odds of winning vary depending on total eligible entries received. Contest closes at 11:45 pm on October 4, 2026. One (1) winner will receive 6 books (listed above). Winner will be selected by random draw from among all eligible entries received by the contest closing date. Winners will be notified on or before October 6, 2026 and must claim prize with a valid mailing address within 48 hours – no exceptions! *You may enter ONCE per day. Selected entrant will be contacted by email only. In the event a Child’s Life representative is unable to notify a selected entrant within one (1) days of selection or there is a return of any prior notification as undeliverable, that entrant will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected from among all remaining eligible entries. Comments and names from entries may be used for promotional purposes by childslife.ca. Winner name & awarded prize may be published on www.childslife.ca, instagram and/or facebook as well as by our contest sponsor. You must be a subscriber to enter Child’s Life contests, any email address used that is not already subscribed to our enewsletter will be added.
