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

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The Best Events This Weekend for Kids | July 31 - August 2, 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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No Grown Ups Allowed

Kids, are you tired of grown-ups constantly telling you what to do? When to wake up, when to do homework, even making you do chores?! Well, on Saturdays at the Second City, it’s the kids’ turn to run the world! In this high-energy and fast-paced sketch and improv show, kids give all the ideas and even get the chance to get onstage!

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The Art of Brick

The world’s most famous LEGO® art exhibition. featuring 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.

Top Picks: Family Events this Weekend

Jambana One World Festival
Aug 3 
to Aug 3, 2026
BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK (Kabbadi Field)
JAMBANA™ One World Festival, represents Canada’s growing cultural diversity in its finest form through performances by internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award winners. Feel the rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Soca, Gospel, Dance & Comedy. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and global diversity at JAMBANA™!
Jr. Jays Sundays
Aug 2 
to Aug 2, 2026
Rogers Centre
Returning for the 2026 season, every Sunday home game at the ballpark is a Jr. Jays Sunday presented by your Ontario Honda Dealers, with the exception of Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by TD (September 27). Jr. Jays Zones for kids 14 and under are located on the 100, ...
No Grown-Ups Allowed
Aug 1 
to Aug 1, 2026
The Second City
Kids, are you tired of grown-ups constantly telling you what to do? When to wake up, when to do homework, even making you do chores?! Well, on Saturdays at the Second City, it’s the kids’ turn to run the world! In this high-energy and fast-paced sketch and improv ...
Meaford Summerfest
Aug 1 
to Aug 3, 2026
Multiple Venues in Meaford
A three day summer festival in Meaford Ontario! Featuring: Poutine-Off  Movie under the Stars in Market Square. Bring your own lawn chairs. Vendor Market in Market Square Live Music in Market Square: Live Music in front of Meaford Hall Aug Long Weekend, 2026, early to late. See website ...
Taste of Mississauga – Summer Festival 2026
Aug 1 
to Aug 2, 2026
Muslim Neighbour Nexus
Taste of Mississauga – Summer Festival 2026 is a vibrant two-day community celebration that brings together families, food lovers, local businesses, and Mississauga’s diverse multicultural community for a weekend filled with flavour, entertainment, and connection. Join us for an exciting outdoor festival featuring delicious halal food stalls, children’s ...
Island Soul
Jul 31 
to Aug 3, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
Island Soul highlights the diversity and cultural richness of Caribbean communities, showcasing everything from live soca, reggae and dancehall performances to interactive workshops including Make Something and Wave and The Rhythm of Pan. Plus, check out Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario’s Kids Village on Sunday.
Colours of Carnival by Math Thru Music
Jul 31 
to Jul 31, 2026
Garden Square
Light up the night – and dance floor! – with the dynamic sounds of soca, reggae, calypso, reggaeton and more. Bring your brightest carnival attire, rep your Caribbean country flag and get ready for a celebration of culture spun by local DJs, plus an Afro Fuzion dance performance featuring THIS ...
Toronto Food Truck Festival
Jul 31 
to Aug 3, 2026
Woodbine Park
Woodbine Park has never tasted this delicious before. Back for another year, The Toronto Food Truck Festival is serving up some real must-eats! As always, admission is free and there’s something for everyone, including Free Children’s Games. Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in ...
Kempenfest
Jul 31 
to Aug 3, 2026
Barrie Waterfront
Don’t Miss the Festival of the Summer! Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 54 years, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, ...
Jurassic Kingdom - Toronto
Jul 23 
to Aug 10, 2026
David Dunlap Observatory
Jurassic Kingdom is a must-see family edutainment attraction — an exciting and educational Jurassic walk-through experience designed for visitors of all ages. Featuring over 50 impressive life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, the event brings the prehistoric world to life. Each dinosaur includes robotic moving parts such as moving heads, breathing ...
The Art of Brick
Jul 1 
to Aug 16, 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 ...
Monet: The Immersive Experience
Jun 29 
to Aug 16, 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 ...
Visit Little Canada
Jun 29 
to Sep 6, 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. – ...
Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA
Jun 18 
to Aug 30, 2026
Big Top
Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA is back in Toronto, 10 years after its debut in 2016. Hailed by critics the world over, LUZIA is a joyful and visually-stunning creation that invites audiences to escape to an imaginary Mexico – a surreal world suspended between dreams and reality. LUZIA dazzles ...
Toronto Caribbean Festival
Jun 13 
to Aug 1, 2026
Multiple Venues in the GTA
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from June to August, culminating in a weekend-long celebration in August. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture. This year, we’re celebrating the 58th anniversary of the Grande Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by ...
Union Summer
Jun 8 
to Aug 9, 2026
Union Station Plaza
Union Summer presented by TD returns to Union Station’s Front Street Plaza from June 8 to August 9, bringing 60 days of free outdoor entertainment to the heart of downtown Toronto. Enjoy live music and performances on the TD Stage, delicious eats from local food vendors, refreshing summer ...
KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
Jun 1 
to Sep 6, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
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 ...
BEES: A Story of Survival at ROM
May 16 
to Oct 18, 2026
Royal Ontario Museum
See the world through a bee’s eyes in this immersive exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. Blending art, science, music, and architecture, BEES: A Story of Survival explores 120 million years of bee adaptation, their vital role in the natural world, and the growing threats they face. Visitors ...
Visit Ripley's Aquarium
May 1 
to Aug 31, 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 ...
Treewalk Village uplå Daytime & uplå Aglow
Mar 14 
to Sep 6, 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 ...
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 ...

More Family Fun Ideas in the GTA

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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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Monet: The Experience
Monet: The Immersive Experience
Jun 29 
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No Grown-Ups Allowed
Aug 1 
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The Art of Brick
The Art of Brick
Jul 1 
to Aug 16, 2026
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BEES: A Story of Survival at ROM
May 16 
to Oct 18, 2026

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