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

What's ON this weekend for families

The Best Events This Weekend for Kids | June 12-14 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 Family Fun Guides for more events and activities, across the GTA and Southern Ontario this weekend.

FEATURED

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.

FEATURED

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

Bloor-Yorkville Soccer Fest
Jun 27 
to Jun 27, 2026
Bloor-Yorkville
Bloor-Yorkville is celebrating FIFA World Cup 2026™ with Bloor-Yorkville Soccer Fest, a neighbourhood wide celebration of global soccer. Join our lineup of special activations and watch matches as you explore our vibrant neighbourhood. Event Schedule Saturday, June 13 Village of Yorkville Park – The Rock, 131 Cumberland Street ...
Jr. Jays Sundays
Jun 14 
to Jun 14, 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, ...
Na-Me-Res hosts Toronto’s largest Pow Wow
Jun 13 
to Jun 13, 2026
Dufferin Grove Park
FREE-to-attend, community festival held in partnership with the City of Toronto. A community festival to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with dancing, drumming, food, and craft & information booths A community festival celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Taking place ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day this free, family-friendly ...
Port Union Waterfont Festival
Jun 13 
to Jun 13, 2026
Port Union Village Common
The Port Union Waterfont Festival is organized by the Port Union Waterfront Festival Committee and in association with Community Groups in Southeast Scarborough. Events & Activities Enjoy the kiddie rides Climb the rock wall Meet your neighbours and neighbourhood businesses BBQ Free popcorn and candy floss Community Information ...
Blooms & Berries Festival
Jun 13 
to Jun 14, 2026
Benares Historic House
Enjoy a free outdoor market full of local charm – shop handmade, homegrown, and heartfelt.Enjoy a free outdoor market full of local charm – shop handmade, homegrown, and heartfelt. Inspired by Clarkson Village’s history as the strawberry capital of Ontario and the summer strawberry socials that took place ...
Island Eats Food Festival
Jun 13 
to Jun 14, 2026
Mel Lastman Square
Island Eats Food & Travel Festival brings the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Caribbean and Latin America to Toronto for a vibrant weekend celebration. Enjoy authentic island cuisine, live music, cultural performances, dance showcases, family-friendly activities, artisan vendors, and travel exhibits representing destinations across the Caribbean. This ...
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival
Jun 13 
to Jun 13, 2026
Downtown Midland
If you love butter tarts you don’t want to miss this festival! Thousands of butter tarts will be available for sale at Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, so if you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your ...
Celebrate Pride at the Toronto Zoo
Jun 13 
to Jun 13, 2026
Toronto Zoo
Join us on-site to celebrate diversity and inclusivity with activities for folks of all ages! Special events include: Rainbow Zone 10:00am to 3:00pm FREE With Zoo Admission. All Are Welcome! Find the rainbow path on-site and join us for some fun! Location to be announced! Join Zoo Staff ...
Haliburton County Fair
Jun 13 
to Jun 13, 2026
Minden Fairgrounds
The Haliburton County Fair, sponsored by the Minden Agricultural Society, will brings hundreds of fairgoers to the Minden fairgrounds on June 13. The event featured live music, games, beef on a bun, agricultural displays, a horse pull and so much more.
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival
Jun 13 
to Jun 14, 2026
Centre Islands Toronto
From the humble beginning of only 27 teams participating in the first festival back in 1989, the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has evolved to a much bigger operation over the past two decades. Organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association in collaboration with GWN Dragon Boat, ...
Game On
Jun 12 
to Jun 12, 2026
Civic Ave, Stouffville, ON L4A 1H2
Join us as we rally behind Team Canada! Show your team spirit in red and white, grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and settle in for an unforgettable watch party. Soak up the energy with delicious food for purchase, soccer-themed activities, and a lively, feel-good atmosphere as we ...
Mississauga Halal Food Festival
Jun 12 
to Jun 13, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square
The Mississauga Halal Food Festival is one of the region’s largest and most anticipated cultural celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year. The festival brings together a wide variety of halal cuisines from around the world, offering families a chance to sample diverse flavours while enjoying ...
Taste of Little Italy
Jun 12 
to Jun 14, 2026
Little Italy in Toronto
Taste of Little Italy is back for 2026! The massive weekend festival will transform the heart of Little Italy into a bustling street festival. Located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Little Italy on College St. in Toronto, Ontario. Enjoy live music on multiple street corners and on the ...
Orillia In-Water Boat Show
Jun 12 
to Jun 14, 2026
Port of Orillia
The Orillia In-Water Boat Show brings the best of boating to the scenic Port of Orillia. Explore an impressive lineup of in-water boat displays, discover the latest marine technology, and connect with experts ready to help you elevate your on-the-water lifestyle. Enjoy a vibrant vendor market, great food ...
Country Heritage Park Fair
Jun 12 
to Jun 14, 2026
Country Heritage Park
Get ready for a rip-roaring good time at Country Heritage Park’s Summer Fair, happening June 12 to 14, 2026. We’re thrilled to announce that 2026 sees the return of Tractors In Technicolour: The All Colours Show! Experience the charm of rural life as we showcase farming heritage and ...
Springtide Music Festival
Jun 11 
to Jun 13, 2026
Multiple Location in Uxbridge
Springtide Music Festival is back this year, showcasing live music along a 750m strip of downtown Uxbridge. Presenting 12 stages that include a diverse set of Canadian Musicians across multiple genres of music for visitors to discover while exploring an eclectic mix of venues in downtown Uxbridge. With ...
LaSalle Strawberry Festival
Jun 11 
to Jun 14, 2026
Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
This beloved event celebrates the local strawberry and the rich agricultural heritage of our region, bringing together families, friends and visitors for four days of unforgettable fun. From live entertainment and dazzling fireworks, to a vibrant parade and thrilling carnival rides, the festival offers something for everyone. Stroll ...
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 ...
Lost & Found: An Immersive Open-World Puzzle Adventure
Jun 6 
to 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 ...
Luminato Festival
Jun 3 
to Jun 28, 2026
Multiple Locations in Toronto
Luminato Festival Toronto, the city’s international festival of arts and ideas, returns this summer from June 3 to June 28 with an exceptional program set to invigorate Toronto with creativity. Experience free performances and installations that will take over the city like you’ve never seen before, in addition ...
Curious George and the Golden Meatball
May 9 
to Jun 21, 2026
Wychwood Theatre
LIVE! at the WYCHWOOD THEATRE: Curious George and the Golden Meatball 76 Wychwood Ave. Studio 176 Toronto, ON M6G 4C7 Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey-star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a fun musical that’s perfect for kids! Based on the Books ...
Dog Man: The Musical
May 7 
to Jun 14, 2026
CAA Theatre
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. ...
Canada's Wonderland Open for the Season
May 3 
to Sep 6, 2026
Canada’s Wonderland
Welcome back to Canada’s Wonderland! It’s time for another great season, and we’re excited to welcome our guests back to all the FUN. Prepare for another year of big thrills and world-class attractions at Canada’s premier amusement park. The park features more than 200 attractions, including 18 roller ...
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 ...
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. – ...
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 ...
Space Explorers: The Infinite
Mar 5 
to Jun 29, 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 ...
The Art of Brick
Mar 5 
to Jun 29, 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
Feb 26 
to Jun 29, 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 ...

More Family Fun Ideas in the GTA

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.

Get guides like this delivered to your inbox...

Join the Family! You'll receive our What's ON Weekly newsletter for families every Thursday. Plus, occasional event and camp Guides!

Enter a contest:

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Kids Events, Programs, Camps and Things to Do for Families in Toronto, York Region, Durham, Halton, Peel & Simcoe County for Families.

Search

Featured Events

Space Explorers The Infinite
Space Explorers: The Infinite
Mar 5 
to Jun 29, 2026
Monet: The Experience
Monet: The Immersive Experience
Feb 26 
to Jun 29, 2026
HABIBI
HABIBI CULTURE II
Jul 25 
to Jul 25, 2026
Magic Dad
Magic Dad - A Father and Kids Magic Show
Jun 21 
to Jun 21, 2026

Stuff We Love

Featured Kids Programs

STEM Summer Camp at The STEAM Project
The STEAM Project Summer Camps
The STEAM Project
width_800 (1)
Free Swim Pre-Competitive Try-out
TAC Sports
TAC Aquatics Social Templates (600 x 600 px)
Spring Swim Lesson
TAC Sports
Earthbound Kids Leaders in Training Programs
Earthbound Kids Leaders in Training Camps
Earthbound Kids
Songs of the Seasons YPT
Songs of the Seasons
Young People’s Theatre

Never Miss the Family Fun

Discover 50+ family events, contests, camps and local activities every Thursday.

GTA & SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO

Close the CTA

Trusted by 6000+ local families. 
Always Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

Scroll to Top

FEVER EVENTS - BLACK FRIDAY SALE!