The Best Events This Weekend for Kids | November 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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UPCOMING EVENT
Harry Potter™: Visions of Magic
- Opens October 16
- YZD, 590 Wilson Avenue, North York ON
Step into the wizarding world at Harry Potter™: Visions of Magic, an immersive journey through eight magical environments. Use a wand to reveal hidden magic as you explore Knockturn Alley, the Room of Requirement and more. Tickets start at $28.
Top Picks: Family Events this Weekend
The Addams Family Christmas Bazaar
November 8, 2026
See-Scape
Step into the strange, spooky and delightfully offbeat at the Addams Family Christmas Bazaar, an intimate two-floor holiday market at See-Scape on Sunday November 8 from 2 to 7 pm. Fifteen to twenty local artisans, makers and purveyors of the peculiar fill two atmospheric floors with dark art, ...
Nature Connection: Fall Photo Walk
November 8, 2026
Downsview Park
As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, take a moment to join us for a walk through the Park capturing all the signs of fall! Bring your cell phone, camera or other photo-taking devices to capture all the evidence of changing seasons. Participants under the ...
TD Community Sunday at MOCA
November 8, 2026
MOCA Toronto
Enjoy a free day of art and creativity at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto! TD Community Sunday invites families to explore MOCA’s exhibitions and take part in a special hands-on art workshop. This month’s drop-in activity, Assemblage Adventure, invites kids to experiment with shapes, patterns and designs ...
Family Sunday: Everyday Matters
November 8, 2026
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
This month, take inspiration from the current exhibition Everyday Matters, a permanent collection exhibition about the things we see daily, that some may call ordinary. But there’s beauty in our world, even in the average things we see all the time! In the studio, we will get messy ...
Sensory Sunday Morning
November 8, 2026
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Enjoy a more relaxed and welcoming aquarium experience during Sensory Sunday Mornings at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Held on select Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., these special sensory-friendly hours feature increased lighting, a music-free environment, and access to a quiet room for guests who may ...
Diwali Mela: Festival of Lights
November 7, 2026
Gerrard India Bazaar
Celebrate Diwali at Gerrard India Bazaar’s annual Diwali Mela! This free outdoor celebration brings the neighbourhood to life with festive music, dancing, sparklers, delicious food and plenty of holiday cheer. Enjoy a live DJ, explore the colourful shops and restaurants along Gerrard Street, browse sidewalk sales and discover ...
Saturday Family Fun at Bradley Museum
November 7, 2026
Bradley Museum
Drop in for a relaxed afternoon of crafts and games that are perfect for kids and parents alike. It’s all about fun, creativity, and connection—no lessons, no stress, just a great way to spend the day together. Enjoy outdoor games beside the barn and table games and a ...
Saturday Drop-In Tours at MOCA
November 7, 2026
MOCA Toronto
Explore contemporary art together with a family-friendly Saturday tour at MOCA Toronto! These casual drop-in tours invite visitors of all ages to discover the museum’s current exhibitions, ask questions and explore contemporary art in an engaging and accessible way. Tours take place every Saturday at 12 pm and ...
2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration
November 7–9, 2026
Hockey Hall of Fame
Join the Hockey Hall of Fame as we welcome hockey’s newest legends, Class of 2026 Inductees – Patrice Bergeron, Brian Burke, Cindy Curley, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne and Keith Tkachuk. This is your chance to say, “I was there”. Experience an unforgettable weekend with special events and fan ...
Toronto Game Expo
November 7–8, 2026
Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place
Get ready for an action-packed weekend celebrating gaming, anime, cosplay and pop culture at Toronto Game Expo! Explore more than 600 exhibitor and artist tables featuring video games, collectibles, toys, trading cards and original artwork. Enjoy free-play arcade and console games, video game tournaments, cosplay competitions, live entertainment, ...
The Happily Ever After Actors
November 7–8, 2026
Wychwood Theatre
LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: The Happily Ever After Actors 76 Wychwood Ave., Studio 176, Toronto ON Meet Henry, Evelyn and Arthur; otherwise known as The Happily Ever Actors! They’ve made their way to your kingdom to share some of their favourite fairytale stories, and YOU get to ...
Mississauga Comic Expo
November 6–7, 2026
Hazel McCallion Central Library
Calling all comic book fans, gamers, artists and cosplay enthusiasts! Mississauga Comic Expo (MCX) returns to Hazel McCallion Central Library for two days of free activities celebrating comics, creativity and fandom. Meet artists and creators, explore more than 120 exhibitors on Saturday, and enjoy workshops, gaming, trivia, cosplay ...
CELESTIA Toronto
Nov 6, 2026–Jan 31, 2027
The Cathedral Church of St. James
CELESTIA Toronto makes its Canadian debut at The Cathedral Church of St. James on November 6, 2026, transforming one of Toronto’s most historic landmarks through light, music and storytelling. The seated multisensory experience combines 360-degree projection mapping, original orchestral music, immersive soundscapes and a powerful visual narrative designed ...
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
November 6–15, 2026
Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Toronto’s Exhibition Place from November 6–15, 2026. Now celebrating its 104th year, The Royal is the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition, bringing together the very best in Canadian agriculture, local food, animals and equestrian sport. Families ...
FOLD Kids Book Fest
November 3–8, 2026
Gore Meadows Community Centre and Library
Celebrate the joy of reading at FOLD Kids Book Fest! This annual festival brings together Canadian children’s authors, illustrators and storytellers for a celebration of books, creativity and imagination. Families can enjoy free community activities in Brampton, including author storytimes, interactive workshops, a book fair and special performances. ...
Visit Ripley's Aquarium
Nov 1, 2026–Jan 31, 2027
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 ...
Back to Pompeii
Oct 30, 2026–Jan 31, 2027
YZD (30 Hanover Road)
Back to Pompeii, the groundbreaking immersive exhibition that transports visitors to the ancient Roman city in the hours leading up to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, opens in Toronto at YZD, 30 Hanover Road, on October 30, 2026, for a limited engagement. Presented by Exhibition Hub and Tempora ...
Splatter Painting in Toronto
Oct 23–Nov 30, 2026
EmoTuft Tufting Studio
Get ready to make a colourful mess! Unleash your creativity with a fun-filled splatter painting experience at EmoTuft Studio in downtown Toronto. Splash, fling and spray vibrant neon paints onto your canvas to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home. With glowing colours, plenty of creative freedom and ...
Harry Potter™: Visions of Magic
Oct 16, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
YZD (30 Hanover Road)
Harry Potter™: Visions of Magic is a self-guided journey exploring some of the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world through immersive environments brought to life with responsive video content, bold architecture, original soundscapes and interactive technology. Guests are encouraged to use a wand to illuminate the invisible ...
Treewalk Village Enchanted
Sep 4–Nov 28, 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 ...
Treewalk Village uplå Daytime & uplå Aglow
Sep 4–Nov 28, 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 ...
Glow in the Wild at the Toronto Zoo
Sep 2, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
Toronto Zoo
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 ...
KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
Sep 1–Dec 18, 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 ...
Lost & Found: An Immersive Open-World Puzzle Adventure
Jun 6–Nov 29, 2026
The Village at Black Creek
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 ...
More Family Fun Ideas in the GTA
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