What’s ON This Weekend for Families in Toronto & the GTA

The Best Events This Weekend for Kids | March 6-8, 2026

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this weekend? Explore our updated guide to family-friendly events, activities, festivals, and outings happening across Toronto, the GTA and South Central Ontario!

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Monet: The Immersive Experience

Step inside a painting and explore the world of Claude Monet like never before. This immersive experience uses 360º projections and virtual reality to bring his life, career, and iconic Impressionist works to life—inviting visitors of all ages to wander through the colours and stories of his masterpieces.

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The Art of Brick

Visit The Art of the Brick this March Break — the world’s most famous LEGO® art exhibition. See over 130 incredible sculptures created from more than a million LEGO® bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya, including reimagined masterpieces like David, The Starry Night, and Mona Lisa, plus a striking multimedia collection with photographer Dean West.

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Space Explorers: The Infinite

Step inside a cutting-edge VR journey based on real-life missions aboard the International Space Station. Walk in the footsteps of astronauts as you float through space, witness breathtaking views of Earth, and explore the cosmos like never before.

Top Picks: Family Events this Weekend

Family Day at the Gardiner Museum
Mar 8 
to Mar 8, 2026
Gardiner Museum
Families can connect over clay in our brand new Makerspace with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions and led by our amazing team of educators and volunteers. We invite you to engage with materials like unfired clay, fabric, and paper to make collages inspired by ...
Fossil Quest: ROM Scavenger Hunt
Mar 7 
to Mar 7, 2026
Royal Ontario Museum
Dino Detectives Unite! Get ready to travel through time on a prehistoric adventure scavenger hunt! From the first fierce predators to the mighty giants of the late Cretaceous, you’ll uncover dino facts, solve ancient puzzles, and test your paleontology skills. Gather your team of family and friends, channel ...
Love You Forever and More Munsch
Mar 7 
to Mar 7, 2026
Young People’s Theatre
Step inside the wonderfully wacky world of Robert Munsch – Canada’s best-loved children’s author! Jam-packed with joy, this whimsical award-winning adaptation brings to life five modern classics: Mortimer; The Paper Bag Princess; Murmel, Murmel, Murmel; Zoom!; and Love You Forever. Prepare yourself for delightfully noisy bedtimes and a ...
The Art of Brick
Mar 5 
to May 31, 2026
YZD (30 Hanover Road)
Come and visit The Art of the Brick, the most famous exhibition of LEGO® art! Find out how over a million LEGO® bricks have been transformed into more than 130 sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. Critically acclaimed, this collection includes not only original sculptures by the artist, but ...
Space Explorers: The Infinite
Mar 5 
to Apr 30, 2026
GYGO!
Step inside a cutting-edge VR journey based on real-life missions aboard the International Space Station. Walk in the footsteps of astronauts as you float through space, witness breathtaking views of Earth, and explore the cosmos like never before. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is an immersive experience in virtual ...
Maple Syrup Season at Westfield Heritage Village
Mar 1 
to Mar 29, 2026
Westfield Heritage Village
Celebrate the age-old tradition of maple syrup making at Westfield Heritage Village! This special program will be offered on: Sundays in March: March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 PLUS Wednesday & Thursday during March Break: March 18 & March 19, 2026 Here’s what to look forward ...
Mountsberg’s Maple Town
Feb 28 
to Apr 5, 2026
Mountsberg Conservation Area
It’s the sweetest time of year at Conservation Halton! The Mountsberg sugarbush has been producing maple magic for more than 150 years and educating the public for over 40 years. The park will tap about 300 sugar maples this spring and the crystal-clear sap will be magically transformed ...
Monet: The Immersive Experience
Feb 26 
to Apr 30, 2026
30 Hanover Road
Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Embark on an astonishing journey through the incomparable universe of Claude Monet, one the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century. Explore his life, his career, and his secrets like never before with the help of 360º digital projections ...
2026 Lunar Lantern
Feb 21 
to Mar 20, 2026
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Lighting up the new year with six new stories, the Lunar Lanterns will be shining bright in the Varley Art Gallery courtyard starting Feb 21. Featuring local artists from diverse backgrounds, discover stories and cultural connections by artists Philip Cote, Yasaman Mehrsa, Stephanie Avery, Jieun Kim aka June, ...
Maple Syrup Experience at Elliott Tree Farm
Feb 14 
to Apr 5, 2026
Elliott Tree Farm
The Elliott Tree Farm 2026 Maple Syrup Experience kicks off on Saturday February 14 for Family Day Weekend! Join us within an hour of the GTA for our annual Canadian tradition with our famous pancake breakfast at the Horse Barn Canteen, followed by a 10 – 15-minute sugarbush ...
2026 ILLUMINITE
Feb 13 
to Mar 8, 2026
Downtown Yonge
Get ready to rediscover wonder, joy, and imagination with the return of ILLUMINITE: Downtown Yonge’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in its third year, ILLUMINITE 2026 invites visitors to explore the theme of “PLAY” through immersive light-based installations spread across five unique locations ...
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
Feb 7 
to Mar 22, 2026
Wychwood Theatre
LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown 76 Wychwood Ave. Studio 176 Toronto, ON. M6G 4C7 Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this musical comedy chronicles the adventures of Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang. Through hilarious scenes and ...
Forest of Light
Feb 2 
to Mar 21, 2026
Sandhill Nursery
Something new has awakened at Sandhill Nursery. The Forest of Light has opened its gates, and the response has been incredible. Night after night, the trails come alive with colour, shadow, and a quiet kind of magic that’s already capturing hearts. Follow the path as it winds through ...
Kuumba
Feb 1 
to Feb 28, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
KUUMBA is Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival. Presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, this year’s edition celebrates the rich histories, achievements and creative brilliance of Black communities across North America, framed within a dynamic global perspective. ...
Sharks After Dark
Feb 1 
to Mar 31, 2026
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Save $5 After 5 Visit the aquarium for Sharks After Dark and save by visiting after 5:00 p.m. Sharks After Dark allows you to experience the aquarium with less hustle and bustle and save money! Whether you’re exploring Planet Jellies or watching the sharks swim in the Dangerous ...
Bloomland in Oz
Jan 31 
to Apr 6, 2026
RBG Centre
Follow the road that leads to Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2026 floral showcase, “Bloomland in Oz,” where imagination blossoms into a spectacular adventure inspired by the pages of the original novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The land of Oz awaits, featuring captivating botanical displays, delightful artistic creations, and ...
Visit Ripley's Aquarium
Jan 26 
to Feb 28, 2026
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
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 ...
KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
Jan 20 
to Mar 31, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
Step inside KidSpark, everyone’s favourite learn-through-play experience designed by the Ontario Science Centre. Created for children ages 10 and under, this immersive space features fun and interactive exhibits that encourage hands-on exploration and discovery, playful learning and introduce even the youngest visitors to the incredible world of STEM ...
Treewalk Village Enchanted
Jan 2 
to Mar 14, 2026
TreeWalk Village Stouffville
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 ...
Visit Little Canada
Jan 1 
to Apr 1, 2026
Little Canada
Embark on a thrilling journey through a spectacular miniature world showcasing famous Canadian sights like the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Be amazed by the intricate details and moving vehicles that bring this attraction to life in downtown Toronto. Plan your visit Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – ...
Treewalk Village uplå Daytime & uplå Aglow
Dec 29 
to Mar 15, 2026
TreeWalk Village Stouffville
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 ...
Sharks
Oct 11 
to Mar 22, 2026
Royal Ontario Museum
Sharks have intrigued humans for as long as we have explored the oceans. The terrifying monster from the movie Jaws is what many might imagine when they think of these animals, but they are far more fascinating and complex than their depiction in popular culture. Did you know, ...

Please note: Child’s Life makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information presented in our guides. However, we highly recommend visiting event websites or calling event venues/organizers to confirm details such as location, dates, times, fees or other information that may affect your outing.

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