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

The Best Events This Weekend for Kids | April 10-12, 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!

Looking for more family outing ideas? Visit our Maple Syrup Festivals Guide for more seasonal events, activities, and places to explore across the GTA and Southern 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.

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Dino-Light!

Step into a dazzling glow-in-the-dark adventure by Lightwire Theater. Follow a friendly dinosaur on a heartwarming journey brought to life through puppetry, technology, and dance. Along the way, glowing creatures guide him as he discovers the true meaning of love in this visually stunning family show.

Top Picks: Family Events this Weekend

Ontario Science Center Kids’ Night Out
Apr 11 
to Apr 11, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
Kids’ Night Out is back! Sign up your kids ages 5 to 12 for an evening of play and discovery led by Science Centre experts, no parents allowed! Our March program is focused on How the Heart Works. Take the pulse of this essential organ, discover what it ...
Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival
Apr 11 
to Apr 12, 2026
Sunderland
This well-loved event attracts visitors from Toronto, Durham Region and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area – and even beyond! The festival offers a great opportunity to discover the many things that make Sunderland special, while celebrating the time-honoured Canadian tradition of making maple syrup. Features: Bath ...
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Apr 11 
to Apr 12, 2026
Tiffin Conservation Area
The Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival is a tradition spanning more than three decades! Visitors will journey back in time to discover how maple syrup was made in the past, then return to the present to see how it’s crafted today. Complete your tour with a delicious pancake ...
Twinkle Twinkle
Apr 11 
to May 3, 2026
Wychwood Theatre
LIVE! at the WYCHWOOD THEATRE: Twinkle Twinkle A new galactic recruit, a missing star, and a bit of unexpected mayhem create the world of the Star Keepers. Every night, the Star Keepers must make sure each star is awake and ready to shine, but what happens when one ...
2026 Spring Baby Show
Apr 11 
to Apr 12, 2026
Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
The Spring Baby Show, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (CST), returns to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place from Saturday April 11 to Sunday April 12. The two-day event brings together over 200 local and national brands, making it a one-stop shop for everything from strollers and ...
Jungle Cat World Spring Safari
Apr 11 
to Apr 12, 2026
Jungle Cat World
Visit Jungle Cat World this spring for their Spring Safari, where families can explore the wildlife park and see a wide variety of animals including big cats, lemurs, wolves, reptiles, and more. Spring is a great time to visit as many animals are more active and the park ...
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Apr 11 
to Apr 11, 2026
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Come Taste the Tradition… Since 1965, this annual event attracts thousands of visitors ready to taste the local maple syrup poured onto thousands of pancakes. The entire community comes alive and volunteers, young and old, contribute in any way they can. The proceeds raised by the Festival are ...
Escarpment Train Exhibit
Apr 10 
to Apr 11, 2026
Royal Botanical Gardens
RBG’s “G scale” model train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit at Rock Garden illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late ...
Birthday Block Party
Apr 9 
to Apr 12, 2026
stackt market
7 years of STACKT, and we’re celebrating in a big way! From bold ideas to unforgettable moments, our community has made every year count, and now it’s time to celebrate together. Join us for a full weekend birthday celebration packed with live performances, fun activities, delicious food and ...
Visit Little Canada
Apr 1 
to Jun 30, 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. – ...
Earth Month at Evergreen Brick Works
Apr 1 
to Apr 30, 2026
Evergreen Brick Works
Celebrate Earth Month at Evergreen Brick Works this April with a full month of family-friendly and community programming focused on sustainability, nature, and environmental learning. Events take place on Sundays and select Saturdays throughout April and include hands-on workshops, nature walks, eco-art activities, educational presentations, and community events. ...
Treewalk Village uplå Daytime & uplå Aglow
Mar 14 
to Aug 29, 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 ...
Maplefest
Mar 7 
to Apr 19, 2026
Brooks Farms
Visit Brooks Farms for Maplefest 2026 – starting on March 7th! The festival will run most Weekends in March, the week of March break, and weekends until mid-April (ends April 19)! Enjoy a tour, pancakes in the outdoor pavilion and train rides! Farm market is open daily. Remember ...
Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Weekends
Mar 7 
to Apr 19, 2026
Pefferlaw Creek Farms
Visit our sugar bush and soak in the sights, sounds, and sweet smells of our beautiful farm! Come for a tapping tour, a sugar shack tour, hiking, taffy, a delicious pancake meal with local farmers’ sausages and all-you-can-eat maple syrup, and live music! Our pancakes are made following ...
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 ...
Visit Ripley's Aquarium
Mar 1 
to Apr 30, 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 ...
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 ...
KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
Feb 24 
to Jul 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 Aug 29, 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 ...

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If you’re looking for more things to do with the kids this season, explore our popular guides for family outings, seasonal events, camps, birthday parties, and activities across Toronto, the GTA and Southern Ontario.

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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