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Explore Ontario’s scenic winter skate trails, including forest loops and urban trail-style paths for family fun. Find new destinations to enjoy all winter long.
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Explore Ontario’s scenic winter skate trails, including forest loops and urban trail-style paths for family fun. Find new destinations to enjoy all winter long.

Ring in 2026 with the family at a first-night family event or free skate. Find an event near you in our local guide to family-friendly New Year’s Celebrations and Free Skating events in and around the GTA!

Brighten up the longer nights of winter by visiting a winter Light Festival! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss.

It’s the season for festive events and holiday outings. This year the GTA has some magical new events, along with annual favourites that you and your family are

Find family friendly Tree Farms in the GTA, York Region, Durham Region, Peel, Simcoe and Dufferin Counties. Many farms offer wagon or sleigh rides, hot chocolate and a bon fires!

Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s back in town and ready for your festive visit at GTA malls and special holiday events. The events below all feature Santa visits and

The holidays bring families in Ontario a selection of special festive shows, theatre and musicals that capture the spirit of the season! Make it a family tradition to

Ho Ho Ho! Ready or not, here comes Santa! The Holiday Parade season in Ontario kicks off each year in November. View our guide to plan your child’s first Santa sighting of the season!

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!

Get ready to decorate your house for FALL because Pumpkin picking season has arrived in Ontario! We’ve gathered up the best pumpkin patches in and around the GTA, as well as a few farms farther afield that make for a perfect day trip or fall colours drive.

With more and more mazes popping up each year, families can make an annual tradition of solving a new maze each fall! We’ve gathered the top corn mazes in the GTA and surrounding areas…

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.

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

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.

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.

Explore Ontario’s scenic winter skate trails, including forest loops and urban trail-style paths for family fun. Find new destinations to enjoy all winter long.

Ring in 2026 with the family at a first-night family event or free skate. Find an event near you in our local guide to family-friendly New Year’s Celebrations and Free Skating events in and around the GTA!

Brighten up the longer nights of winter by visiting a winter Light Festival! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss.

It’s the season for festive events and holiday outings. This year the GTA has some magical new events, along with annual favourites that you and your family are

Find family friendly Tree Farms in the GTA, York Region, Durham Region, Peel, Simcoe and Dufferin Counties. Many farms offer wagon or sleigh rides, hot chocolate and a bon fires!

Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s back in town and ready for your festive visit at GTA malls and special holiday events. The events below all feature Santa visits and