Pirate Life is a family-friendly pirate adventure on the water. The 1.5-hour experience includes 30 minutes of dockside activities such as pirate names, face paint and games, followed by a 1-hour interactive cruise with live actors, storytelling, treasure hunts, sword fights, music and water cannon fun. Best for kids ages 3–12, but pirates of all ages are welcome. Join us in Toronto, Hamilton or Ottawa […]
Step inside a real 1800s village transformed into Canada’s largest immersive open-world puzzle adventure. Lost & Found invites you to explore 30 acres and 43 historic buildings at The Village at Black Creek. Choose your own quests, interact with live characters, solve immersive puzzles, and uncover a hidden treasure that could save the town. Unlike traditional escape rooms, this is a fully self-guided experience; no timers, […]
Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. With more than 5.7 million litres of water, North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel! Families can get up close and personal with touch exhibits featuring scarlet cleaner shrimp and stingrays. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of ten carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross-section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the […]
Discover the incredible world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) at KidSpark. Explore, play and learn at one of the Science Centre’s most popular experiences, featuring three themed areas with hands-on exhibits for children and their families. Featuring: The Pond: Hop into a boat on a pretend fishing trip that will inspire lots of playful learning Town & Country: Fill up your shopping cart […]
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) invites students across Canada to participate in ERA’s 9th Annual Kids Poster Contest 2026. This year’s theme is Reduce • Reuse • Recycle. Students are encouraged to create an original poster showing what the 3Rs mean to them and how simple actions can help protect our environment and create a more sustainable future. The contest is free to enter and […]
Something wild is glowing at the Toronto Zoo! Glow in the Wild is an all-new after-dark experience that transforms the Zoo into a spectacular illuminated adventure featuring more than 2,000 handcrafted lantern displays. Follow a 1.5-km outdoor route through the Zoo and discover larger-than-life animals, colourful illuminated displays and interactive photo opportunities inspired by wildlife, nature and cultural storytelling. The experience combines incredible artistry with […]
AGORA is an unusual and magical space inspired by storytellers and cycles of life in nature. As participants walk this 3km circular path, they will encounter a series of interactive lighting installations based on the five elements of air, space, earth, water and fire. Visit AGORA this season to uncover the stories that have grown from the land, and get passed down hand to hand […]
Let's Bounce! Experience weightlessness in the vibrant, suspended world that is uplå — the largest outdoor net parks in North America. This exhilarating, unique ecological adventure soars up to 20 feet high and includes spiral slides, lookout points, and secret passages. Bring the family and jump while it’s light outside — or grab your glow sticks and join us for a dazzling nighttime experience. uplå […]
Introducing Treewalk Village Enchanted - The Forest of Glowing Wonders As night falls, the forest awakens. Step into a dreamscape where every path is transformed by light and magic. Wander among glowing treehouses, where gentle lights sparkle and colours dance on every bridge. Traverse radiant paths, climb vibrant walls, and slide into pools of soft light. Discover The Rivernet—an illuminated web inviting you to explore […]
Celebrate the season at the Barrie Hill Farms Fall Festival! Bring the family for a day of classic fall fun, including pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and fall strawberries, seasonal treats, live music and local vendors. Each weekend, The Sunday Market brings a rotating selection of local artisan vendors to the farm, so there will be something a little different to discover throughout the festival. Once pumpkin […]
It’s the best time of the year; fall on the farm! Join us in celebrating the season at Pingle’s Harvest Festival. Featuring: Giant Corn Maze Pick Your Own Flower Fields Visits with the Animals Trikes & Race Track Sandbox Wagon Rides Slide Hill Games Straw Pyramid Basketball Grain Hoppers Mini Putt Bubble Barn Select Dates - please see website for more details. Purchase your tickets […]
It's time for another fall season at Canada's Wonderland! Get ready for big thrills and world-class attractions and fall events at Canada's premier amusement park. The park features more than 200 attractions including 18 roller coasters like Leviathan, Yukon Striker, Behemoth and the newest addition, Snoopy's Racing Railway, a family launch coaster. Canada's Wonderland also features a diverse mix of non-coaster thrill rides like Tundra […]
Your favourite movie and TV moments have come to life in miniature at Pocket Planet Canada (Formerly Little Canada). Explore the miniature world and discover how many familiar scenes you can spot along the way. From beloved classics to iconic fan-favourite moments, the Mini Mission: Rewind Edition transforms your visit into a nostalgic journey through the movies and TV shows you know and love, all […]
A giant ten-acre corn maze with a different theme each year. The maze is divided into 3 parts, providing something for everyone. Two Full Phases, each of which can take 20 minutes to over an hour to complete. The third phase is a shorter, simpler maze ideal for younger children or for those not up for a long trek. The farm also offers wagon rides, […]
Celebrate fall with a family day at Colton’s Fun Farm! Navigate the several-acre corn maze and search for eight hidden stations, pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch, visit the playful goats and enjoy plenty of kid-friendly farm fun. Attractions include a soybean pit, giant slide, ball toss, bean bag toss, games, puzzles and more. Stop by the on-site food truck for seasonal treats and […]
Pumpkins After Dark is back for another unforgettable Halloween season in Ontario! This award-winning, family-friendly Halloween event brings the magic of fall to life with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, incredible pumpkin sculptures, immersive displays, live entertainment, roaming Halloween characters, and plenty of picture-perfect moments along the way. Follow the glowing pumpkin-lined pathways and discover larger-than-life installations inspired by Halloween classics, pop culture, movies, music and […]
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville returns for its 7th year at CF Sherway Gardens from September 25 to November 1, 2026, on select dates for 26 exciting event days! 🎟️ 🎉 Use promo code CHILDSLIFE (all caps) for 15% off all adult and child tickets! Step into a magical Halloween and fall experience featuring more than two million dazzling animated lights, glowing tunnels, interactive […]
Celebrate Halloween with the whole family at Tricks and Treats, Canada’s Wonderland’s family-friendly daytime Halloween event! Enjoy plenty of spooky fun without the scares, with trick-or-treating, colourful characters, live entertainment, seasonal treats and favourite family rides. Kids can dress up and join the PEANUTS Costume Party, follow the Trick or Treat Adventure to collect treats and meet friendly Halloween characters, and explore a fun forest […]
THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches […]
Between Oct 1 - 31, something strange will be lurking throughout North America's largest animated miniature world. This Halloween, guests are invited to take on Mini Mission: The Haunted Edition, an eerie adventure through Pocket Planet Canada in search of 16 all-new animated scenes inspired by some of Halloween’s most iconic movie, TV, and pop culture moments. Hidden throughout the attraction, these miniature displays are […]
Experience the magic of Halloween after dark at Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour! The historic grounds are transformed into a glowing autumn wonderland featuring more than 5,000 hand-carved artificial pumpkins, with towering illuminated displays ranging from whimsical to spooky. Follow the outdoor trail to discover glowing scenes, photo opportunities, Shadowmire Park, the Spooky Path and Macabre Manor. Select areas will also feature live entertainment, including roving […]
Celebrate one of Canada’s most recognizable caterpillars during Woolly Bear October at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory! Throughout October, families can learn fascinating facts about these fuzzy caterpillars while enjoying special activities included with regular admission. Follow the Woolly Bear Fact Hunt through the Conservatory, complete five fact stops and earn a Woolly Bear Explorer Badge sticker. Kids can also get creative with caterpillar-themed crafts and colouring […]
Get ready for a month of spooky family fun during Monster Month in Elora! Throughout October, the village transforms into a wonderfully weird Halloween destination filled with monsters, lanterns, ghostly tales and special events for all ages. At the heart of the celebration is artist Tim Murton’s Twilight Zoo, a collection of more than 100 imaginative monster sculptures that take over the streets and public […]
This October, Legends of Horror returns to Casa Loma for its milestone 10th Anniversary, transforming the castle and grounds into an immersive Halloween experience unlike any other in the city. Guests journey through a 2 km theatrical trail of cinematic sets, live characters and haunting encounters, winding through the gardens, underground tunnels and some of Casa Loma’s darkest spaces. At the halfway point, the experience […]
Get ready for a glowing Halloween adventure at Dynamic Earth! Pumpkinferno returns this October with an incredible after-dark outdoor experience featuring more than 7,000 themed pumpkins lighting up the night. Families can wander the spectacular Pumpkinferno Trail, explore Dynamic Earth after hours and enjoy plenty of spooky science and Halloween fun along the way. Admission includes access to Pumpkinferno and Dynamic Earth, the Big Nickel […]
Pumpkins After Dark is back for another unforgettable Halloween season in Ontario! This award-winning, family-friendly Halloween event brings the magic of fall to life with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, incredible pumpkin sculptures, immersive displays, live entertainment, roaming Halloween characters, and plenty of picture-perfect moments along the way. Follow the glowing pumpkin-lined pathways and discover larger-than-life installations inspired by Halloween classics, pop culture, movies, music and […]
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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