Summer Fun

Summers Glow: Best Spots for a Sunflower Day Trip in Ontario

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.

Stouffville Ribfest

2025 August Fairs & Festivals | GTA and Surrounding Area

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

Wet'N'Wild

Cool Off at some of the Best Water Parks in the GTA and Ontario

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!

2025 Summer Fairs & Festivals in the GTA

Summer is festival season! We’re rounding up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. Covering Toronto, York, Durham, Peel, Halton and Grey Simcoe Counties –

GTA Lavender Fields

Visit a Lavender Farm In & Around The GTA

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

Strawberry Picking farms GTA

Pick Your Own Strawberries

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!

best outdoor kids toys

Top 10 Toys to Get the Kids Outside

Spring has sprung. The grass is green, the patio furniture is calling and we are digging out our flip flops! Time to get the kids outside, and keep them there, as long as possible!

Ontario Family Fishing Events

Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. New this year, the Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year as license-free.

Ontario Drive-In Movie Theatres

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!

Stouffville Ribfest

2024 August Fairs & Festivals |  | GTA and Surrounding Area

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

Summers Glow: Best Spots for a Sunflower Day Trip in Ontario

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.

Stouffville Ribfest

2025 August Fairs & Festivals | GTA and Surrounding Area

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

Wet'N'Wild

Cool Off at some of the Best Water Parks in the GTA and Ontario

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!

2025 Summer Fairs & Festivals in the GTA

Summer is festival season! We’re rounding up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. Covering Toronto, York, Durham, Peel, Halton and Grey Simcoe Counties – you’ll

GTA Lavender Fields

Visit a Lavender Farm In & Around The GTA

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

Strawberry Picking farms GTA

Pick Your Own Strawberries

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!

July Festivals in Toronto

2025 June Festivals Guide | GTA and Area

Hello June! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area to kick off summer. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family

best outdoor kids toys

Top 10 Toys to Get the Kids Outside

Spring has sprung. The grass is green, the patio furniture is calling and we are digging out our flip flops! Time to get the kids outside, and keep them there, as long as possible!

Ontario Family Fishing Events

Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. New this year, the Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year as license-free.

Ontario Drive-In Movie Theatres

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!

Stouffville Ribfest

2024 August Fairs & Festivals |  | GTA and Surrounding Area

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.

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