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

Join Power Kids, Ontario Science Centre and the National Film Board at Harbourfront and celebrate creativity and community with a series of hands-on art activities that change each week. Families can explore printmaking, craft musical instruments from everyday materials and design vibrant collages, all inspired by the spirit ...

Every Sunday from 12–4 pm Designed for families with children between the ages of 5 and 12. Adult accompaniment is required. Free with admission to the galleries. Sundays are Family Days at the Aga Khan Museum. Families are encouraged to drop into the Museum’s classrooms to participate in ...

Cozy, Family Friendly Movies Beat the winter blues with a series of FREE indoor movie nights at Evergreen Brick Works. Enjoy cozy, family-friendly films in a warm indoor space on select Saturday evenings throughout January and February. 🎬 Showtime: 6:30pm 🕕 Arrive early to save your spot. We ...

Join us for SnoFest, Georgina’s annual winter festival that promises a day packed with fun for the whole family. This FREE event has it all: Thrilling snow games An enchanting igloo dance party Live shows to keep you entertained Festive eats to fuel your fun …And a few ...

Join us every Saturday in February during Black History Month for a special museum tour of Black excellence and contributions to culture through footwear. This family-friendly tour of our exhibitions will specifically focus on Black artists, workers, and diasporic communities. Before or after your tour, get creative at ...

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, your Toronto Zoo is joining the international celebration of efforts to Reverse the Red for at risk species, and sharing our contributions to conserving Canadian species! This year, for Reverse the Red Day, we are proud to announce that we are making an ...

Experience the beauty of Mountsberg’s forest with a wagon ride through the woods! Rides are available daily during the holiday season from December 26 to January 4 and then on weekends until February 16. This year the rides will include complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast over ...

Hangar Skate returns in 2026 with music, art, and outdoor fun every Friday through Sunday from January 9 to February 16. Glide under the lights, sip something warm, enjoy local eats, and explore the creative happenings inside the YZD Experience Centre — a reimagined airport Hangar turned community ...

Reel in a Big Catch at the Annual Derby Join us for our annual Ice Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area. Cash prizes for northern pike, black crappie, and yellow perch in the adult category. Prizes in the youth category. Registration Fees Adults (13+) $35, plus HST. ...

The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. Enjoy spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun. Activites at Centennial Park & other locations in Barrie. ...

The annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival returns Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2, 2025 at Mill Pond! Enjoy traditional outdoor activities such as children’s games and crafts, the wood carver, Viking display, Lumberjack shows, children’s colouring contest, live entertainment, hot drinks, and, of course, the popular Sunday ...

We’re excited to share that Team Canada FanFest is coming to Toronto during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games — and you’re invited to join the celebration! Team Canada FanFest is a free, family-friendly event designed for fans of all ages to come together and cheer on ...

Join for exciting entertainment and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy as Vaughan celebrates its annual Winterfest. Enjoy FREE activities for the whole family indoors and outdoors at Vellore Village Community Centre! Meet & Greets FREE Stage Entertainment Midway Rides Horse-drawn wagon rides Snowshoeing and skating ...

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 ...

SKATES & SOUNDS is back for its seventh season in February 2026, with a stellar lineup of DJs ready to spin the hottest tracks and warm us up! Every Friday night, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at College Park transforms into an open-air dancefloor, blending music, skating, ...

Celebrate the Opening Day of the Winter Olympics with a mini hockey-inspired playground! Join us for a fun, free, and interactive Game Day featuring Skee-Puck, Box Hockey, and Electronic Hockey Net Shootout!

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 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. ...

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 ...

From January 31 to February 16, 2026, the City of Hamilton comes alive with a dynamic celebration of our vibrant community. Join us as we showcase a variety of Signature and Community Events designed to engage, entertain, and inspire residents and visitors alike. Stay tuned for upcoming details ...

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 ...

Square One celebrates the Year of the Horse with two vibrant art displays. Take a photo under the long scrolls inspired by the tradition of Fai Chun blessings for Lunar New Year, or use the Lunar New Year art installation as a beautiful backdrop for your family photos. ...

This season-long celebration transforms the heart of Muskoka into a frosty playground for families seeking winter magic on ice. On select weekends, the River Mill Skating Rink comes alive with a unique blend of entertainment that’ll have you lacing up your skates faster than you can say “hot ...

Winterista is Toronto’s newest winter destination, transforming Motorista Studio into a magical world of ice, light, and creativity from January 23 to February 14. By day, families step into a sparkling winter playground filled with interactive ice features, hands-on activities, and cozy spaces to explore together. Kids can ...

Celebrate Lunar New Year with LEGO® bricks at CF Markville Mall from January 21-27. This immersive LEGO Lunar New Year activation invites families and fans of all ages to enjoy hands-on free-building, explore festive red-and-gold displays, and pose for photos in front of a large-scale LEGO brick–built lion ...

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 ...

Join Toronto Zoo Guardians for daily animal talks featuring some of the Zoo’s most fascinating residents, including Amur tigers, African lions, Arctic wolves, river otters, gorillas, meerkats and more. Guardians share behind-the-scenes insights into animal care, conservation efforts, and how enrichment supports physical and mental well-being. Depending on ...

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 ...

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. – ...

Exceptions include December 31, 2025 and February 14, 2026 for Enchanted Evenings.Featuring: Two twinkling trails — the Illuminated Sugar Bush (~1 km) and the Winterlit Trail (~1 km) Sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations Cozy by Fireside Lounges Bring a book to swap for a “new to you” read ...

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 ...

This year, we will be hosting a Holiday Market, in partnership with the North Durham Chamber of Commerce, running on weekends from November 29 to December 21, with a return for Family Day 2026! The Lakefront Skating Rink will be back for the 2025-26 season! It is expected ...

This year the celebration is taking shape on the ice! Now in our 8th year, we’re inviting Toronto back to our iconic 220m figure-eight skate trail, a fitting symbol for how winter has brought paths together across the city since day one. Kick off the season from Saturday, ...

Skate on our expanded — and even more spectacular! — waterfront skating rink this winter season. Is there anything more magical than gliding across the ice under the open winter sky by the waterfront? Our beloved community skating rink returns, bigger, brighter, and ready to welcome more of ...

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, ...

One of the city’s most creative and diverse day camps for 81 years, we offer an exciting array of fun, activity-based programs inspired by our world-class Museum! This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. ROM’s ...