Featured Events - GTA & Southern Ontario

Sharks After Dark Ripleys Aquarium of Canada
Sharks After Dark
Start: January 1, 2025
End: April 30, 2025
Nature in Brilliant Colour
Nature in Brilliant Colour
Start: December 14, 2024
End: August 17, 2025
Family Day at the Museum
Start: February 15, 2025
End: February 15, 2025
Spectacle Nat Geo
National Geographic: SPECTACLE
Start: November 20, 2024
End: January 31, 2025
The Gruffalo's Child By Tall Stories
Start: February 11, 2025
End: February 11, 2025
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Start: August 8, 2024
End: February 25, 2025
Dinos Alive
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
Start: October 25, 2024
End: January 31, 2025
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party - Kitchener
Start: January 30, 2025
End: February 2, 2025
Year of the Snake: A Lunar New Year Celebration
Start: February 8, 2025
End: February 8, 2025
Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Hot! Hot! Hot!
Start: February 15, 2025
End: February 15, 2025
Elliot Tree Farm Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup Experience at Elliott Tree Farm
Start: February 15, 2025
End: April 6, 2025
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party - London On
Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party - London
Start: January 23, 2025
End: January 26, 2025

Upcoming Events for Kids & Families

Light: Visionary Perspectives Exhibition

Aga Khan Museum 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada

Marking the Aga Khan Museum’s 10th anniversary, Light: Visionary Perspectives will explore light’s multifaceted impact. Featuring contemporary installations by prominent international and Canadian artists, including Anila Quayyum Agha, Tannis Nielsen, […]

Space: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond

The Distillery Historic District 55 Mill Street Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

In an out-of-this-world immersive experience, take an extraordinary journey across the galaxy. Fly through a technicolor nebula, kick up dust on the moon, see Saturn’s rings up close, and weave through an asteroid belt. A giant leap into the unknown, SPACE will transport you to places you’ve only ever imagined. Countdown to takeoff on a space exploration through the galaxy Leave footprints on the moon […]

Arcadia Earth

The Well 410 Front St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

An immersive journey through planet Earth!  Arcadia Earth is a multi-sensory journey that combines creative art installations and exciting technology to inspire visitors to take action towards a more sustainable future. This immersive experience showcases the beauty of our planet and the impact of human actions on the environment. Our goal is to inspire visitors to be part of the solution for creating a better […]

Immersive Van Gogh

Lighthouse Immersive Artspace 1 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

From the originators of the Parisian Atelier des Lumières exhibition that has been seen by more than two million visitors worldwide and has inspired the global trendsetting phenomenon of immersive digital art experiences, comes an all-new visually striking achievement that invites audiences to step inside Vincent van Gogh’s most incredible works of art. The world […]

Winter Nights, City Lights

The Esplanade Park 1 The Esplanade, Pickering, ON, Canada +1 more

Pickering's Winter Nights, City Lights kicks off the holiday season with family fun After the event, the park will be lit until January 31st. Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with festive decor and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, a new art installation, Instagram-worthy photo ops, artisan markets, and more. Bring the whole family out […]

Free

Come From Away

Royal Alexandra Theatre 260 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The global sensation Come From Away returns to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre — where it all began with the pre-Broadway engagement and the record-breaking Canadian production that played for nearly three sold-out years (before the pandemic pre-emptively cut its run short). This New York Times Critic's Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small […]

Disney’s The Lion King

Princess of Wales Theatre 300 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING when Toronto’s best-loved musical makes its triumphant return to the Princess of Wales Theatre. Celebrating 26 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 28 global productions have been seen by over 112 million people. Produced by Disney […]

Winter Magic

Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada

There’s magic in the air at Celebration Square! With spectacular art installations, twinkling lights, and skating on the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, there are so many ways to embrace the cold throughout the season.  

Union Winter

Union Station 65 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

For the second year, The Roller Express, presented by TD is kicking off at Union Station. Guests can expect an elevated roller rink that offers free skate rentals, free lessons and fun onsite activations such as DJ skate nights, roller dance performances and 19+ events. Perfect for families, date nights and more. Tunes and Twirls–Tune in this winter for an exciting lineup of free music […]

Free

Window Wonderland Returns to The Junction

The Junction BIA The Junction BIA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Window Wonderland, Toronto’s award-winning outdoor art exhibition is returning to the Junction for its fifth consecutive year. From November 29, 2024 to January 31, 2025, this extraordinary urban art walk — proudly presented by Isaan Der Thai Kitchen — will transform the Junction into a vibrant and FREE outdoor art gallery. Visitors can immerse themselves in 20 captivating augmented reality (AR) window installations and ten […]

Free
Event Series Build An Indoor Snowman Or Snowballs Out Of Cotton Candy!

Build An Indoor Snowman Or Snowballs Out Of Cotton Candy!

Candy Champ 2032 Eglington Avenue West, TORONTO, ON, Canada

Build an indoor snowman or snowballs Enjoy a winter treat at our in-store event! For just $10, unleash your creativity and join the fun by crafting your very own cotton candy snowmen or snowballs. Payment is made in-store. You the option to build on-site or take essentials home for a delightful DIY experience. Perfect for all ages, come let your creativity run wild. Location: Candy […]

Treewalk Village Enchanted

TreeWalk Village Stouffville 3291 Stouffville Rd Stouffville, Ontario, ON, Canada

As the night falls, the forest awakens. Join us for an unforgettable evening as you step into a dreamscape where every path is transformed by light and magic. When the sun sets on December 12th, Treewalk Village by Treetop Trekking will become a glowing, immersive adventure for junior explorers aged 3-7. Wander among glowing treehouses, […]

$27

Hangar Skate Returns to YZD!

YZD 34 Hanover Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Get ready to glide into winter at YZD with free outdoor ice skating! Experience our 4,500 square foot refrigerated rink, surrounded by vibrant art installations at the YZD Plaza. Now in its third year, this beloved event includes affordable skate rentals, complimentary indoor arts programming, holiday activities, DJ skate nights and surprise and delights for all ages. No skates or helmets? No problem! Rentals are […]

Free

The Bentway Skate Trail

The Bentway Skate Trail 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, Canada

Skaters are invited to cruise our 220m figure-eight skate trail under the Gardiner from December 21, 2024 through February 17, 2025. We have special opening hours for the holidays, and in the new year our popular free skate rental nights and free hot chocolate nights will return. Mark your calendars for winter’s wildest tradition, Polar Bear Skate, on December 29, as well as our season-end […]

Skate By The Lake

Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Get ready to lace up your skates! The ice rink and skate sharpening is back at Harbourfront Centre! Skate under the open winter sky and join us for free family and friend’s events throughout the season, including free skate rentals on Saturdays. In partnership with the Waterfront Business Improvement Area (WBIA). No skates? No problem. Harbourfront Centre has skate rentals available for all ages and […]

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Featured Events

Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party - Kitchener
Jan 30, 2025 
to Feb 2, 2025
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Aug 8, 2024 
to Feb 25, 2025
Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Hot! Hot! Hot!
Feb 15, 2025 
to Feb 15, 2025
Maple Syrup Experience at Elliott Tree Farm
Feb 15, 2025 
to Apr 6, 2025
Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party - London
Jan 23, 2025 
to Jan 26, 2025

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