
Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2026
Discover 10 fun ideas for Family Day Weekend across the GTA — from special events and exhibits to outdoor adventures, indoor activities, and new family experiences.
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Discover 10 fun ideas for Family Day Weekend across the GTA — from special events and exhibits to outdoor adventures, indoor activities, and new family experiences.

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.

Expanded by 3,500 square feet, the gallery features new displays and programming — including the permanent return of Zuul, one of the best-preserved large dinosaurs ever found. Reopening Date:

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.

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

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…

Late July through to September is peach season in Ontario. You can buy local fresh peaches from farmers’ markets and even your local grocer. But a lot more

As early as late July and sometimes continuing into September you can enjoy the warm yellow glow of sunflowers in bloom all across Ontario. What used to be a pretty farm crop has turned into a new craze with Sunflower Fields now opening up to the public.

Discover some of the best family beaches to visit in Southern Ontario this summer! From the sandy shores of Toronto Islands and scenic Bluffer’s Park Beach to the

Head to a water park to cool off this summer. These water park and water play areas have everything kids and teens love: tube and multi slides, lazy rivers, pools and splash parks for younger kids. This year we also see pop-up parks being set-up on lakes again!

Visiting lavender fields makes for a colourful day trip or weekend getaway from the city! Whether with the family or just you and your special someone, experience incredible

Toronto’s premier waterpark returns with thrilling attractions, family-friendly experiences and an all-new summer events lineup! Grab your swimsuits, slather on the sunscreen and get ready to make a

What could make a better family day trip than spending an afternoon with the kids outdoors, supporting local farmers and heading home with some delicious, sweet homegrown strawberries!

Get ready for a wild adventure as we take you on a journey through the best zoos and nature centers in Ontario! These family-friendly destinations offer educational programs,

A visit to a farm is a fun and educational experience for both kids and parents. It offers children a chance to interact with farm animals, explore the

Many Drive-In Theatres are now open for the season! Visit one of these true classics for a family night out that will go down in the memory books, or better yet make it a regular tradition!

Looking for fun indoor play spaces where your kids can burn energy year-round? York Region is packed with great playgrounds offering everything from jungle gyms to trampolines, toddler

There is nothing more delightful than viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms (aka ‘Sakura’) flowering each spring! Each year, thousands of people flock to Toronto’s High Park, where the

Discover 10 fun ideas for Family Day Weekend across the GTA — from special events and exhibits to outdoor adventures, indoor activities, and new family experiences.

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.

Expanded by 3,500 square feet, the gallery features new displays and programming — including the permanent return of Zuul, one of the best-preserved large dinosaurs ever found. Reopening Date: December

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.

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,

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…

Late July through to September is peach season in Ontario. You can buy local fresh peaches from farmers’ markets and even your local grocer. But a lot more fun,

As early as late July and sometimes continuing into September you can enjoy the warm yellow glow of sunflowers in bloom all across Ontario. What used to be a pretty farm crop has turned into a new craze with Sunflower Fields now opening up to the public.

Discover some of the best family beaches to visit in Southern Ontario this summer! From the sandy shores of Toronto Islands and scenic Bluffer’s Park Beach to the serene

Head to a water park to cool off this summer. These water park and water play areas have everything kids and teens love: tube and multi slides, lazy rivers, pools and splash parks for younger kids. This year we also see pop-up parks being set-up on lakes again!

Visiting lavender fields makes for a colourful day trip or weekend getaway from the city! Whether with the family or just you and your special someone, experience incredible views

Toronto’s premier waterpark returns with thrilling attractions, family-friendly experiences and an all-new summer events lineup! Grab your swimsuits, slather on the sunscreen and get ready to make a splash

What could make a better family day trip than spending an afternoon with the kids outdoors, supporting local farmers and heading home with some delicious, sweet homegrown strawberries!

Get ready for a wild adventure as we take you on a journey through the best zoos and nature centers in Ontario! These family-friendly destinations offer educational programs, interactive

A visit to a farm is a fun and educational experience for both kids and parents. It offers children a chance to interact with farm animals, explore the outdoors,

Many Drive-In Theatres are now open for the season! Visit one of these true classics for a family night out that will go down in the memory books, or better yet make it a regular tradition!

Looking for fun indoor play spaces where your kids can burn energy year-round? York Region is packed with great playgrounds offering everything from jungle gyms to trampolines, toddler zones,

There is nothing more delightful than viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms (aka ‘Sakura’) flowering each spring! Each year, thousands of people flock to Toronto’s High Park, where the blooms
Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.