The Best Events This Weekend for Kids | September 4-7, 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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Canadian National Exhibition
- August 21 – September 7, 2026
- Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) returns to Toronto with rides, games, live entertainment, incredible food and family fun! Explore midway attractions, shopping, exhibits, performances, kids’ activities and annual favourites throughout the grounds. A beloved end-of-summer tradition, the CNE offers something for all ages!
Top Picks: Family Events this Weekend
Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
Sep 6
to Sep 6, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
Explore thousands of years of footwear history for FREE at the Bata Shoe Museum! Every Sunday, families can discover fascinating shoes and artefacts from around the world while exploring the museum’s permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Free admission is available thanks to KPMG, and advance ticket reservations are ...
Ghost Tours at Discovery Harbour
Sep 5
to Sep 5, 2026
Discovery Harbour
Discover the spooky side of Discovery Harbour during a lantern-lit Ghost Tour through this historic Penetanguishene site. Led by a guide after dark, the tour explores stories of strange happenings, local legends and reported paranormal activity at Discovery Harbour. Hear tales of historical figures who died along these ...
Saturday S'mores: Magic at the Museum
Sep 5
to Sep 5, 2026
Pickering Museum Village
Visit the Museum after-hours each month for a summer adventure the whole family will love! This monthly event offers fresh activities, creative crafts, and, of course, delicious s’mores around the campfire. It’s a family-friendly experience designed to foster fun and connection, all while enjoying the great outdoors. Saturday ...
Magic at the Museum: Wand Workshop
Sep 5
to Sep 5, 2026
Pickering Museum Village
Step into a world of wonder as young wizards craft their very own magical wand! In this hands-on workshop, children will explore the art of wand-making, learn about the history and symbolism behind magical tools, and personalize their creations with enchanting designs. Perfect for sparking creativity and imagination, ...
Pirate Day at the Leacock Museum
Sep 5
to Sep 5, 2026
Leacock Museum
Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Day is coming to the Leacock Museum as part of Orillia’s Labour Day weekend Pirate Party! The Pirates of the Orillian Sea have their sights set on Old Brewery Bay, and families are invited to join in the adventure. Kids can make their own boat-building ...
Taste of Mississauga – Summer Festival 2026
Sep 5
to Sep 6, 2026
Ridgeway Plaza
Taste of Mississauga – Summer Festival 2026 is a vibrant two-day community celebration bringing together families, food lovers, local businesses, and the multicultural community of Mississauga for a summer festival filled with flavour, entertainment, and community connection. The festival will feature delicious food offerings, family-friendly entertainment, local vendors, ...
Carnival Barrie
Sep 5
to Sep 6, 2026
Will Dwyer Park
Barrie’s Most Vibrant Latin Festival Returns September 5-6, 2026! In the rich tapestry of Latin American traditions, from the rhythmic music to the tantalizing cuisine. Every moment is a celebration of culture. Experience two days of music, food, dance, and culture at the Barrie waterfront.
A Whisker Wonderland: 2026 TICA Annual Award Show
Sep 5
to Sep 6, 2026
The International Centre 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8
A Weekend of Pure Feline Magic Step inside the world’s most prestigious cat show. Two days. Five hundred champions. Fourteen rings of live judging. One unforgettable celebration of every whisker, paw, and purr. Get up close with 40+ recognized breeds. Talk to passionate breeders, learn what makes each ...
Egyptian Coptic Festival
Sep 5
to Sep 6, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square
Established in 2018, the Egyptian Coptic Festival is the 1st event showcasing Canadians from Egyptian Coptic origin in North America. You will have the opportunity to connect with more than 40 local businesses and thousands of attendees who are expected to attend the event over 2 days. You ...
77th Canadian International Air Show
Sep 5
to Sep 7, 2026
Marilyn Bell Park
The 77th Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) returns to Toronto’s waterfront this Labour Day weekend, September 5 to 7, 2026. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds take centre stage for what is expected to be their last CIAS performance before an extended hiatus. It’s a milestone moment set against a full weekend ...
Barrie Hill Farms Fall Festival
Sep 5
to Oct 31, 2026
Barrie Hill Farms
Celebrate the season at the Barrie Hill Farms Fall Festival! Bring the family for a day of classic fall fun, including pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and fall strawberries, seasonal treats, live music and local vendors. Each weekend, The Sunday Market brings a rotating selection of local artisan vendors to ...
Better Late Than Never Easter Egg Hunt
Sep 5
to Sep 7, 2026
Rounds Ranch
Come and meet the Easter Bunny out in our Sunflower fields. Hunt for Easter eggs, get photos with the Easter Bunny, try to find the golden egg, and race for candy falling from the sky at our Candy Blaster! Plus, every child gets to take home a bag ...
Celebrate Bees & Honey at Forsythe Family Farms
Sep 5
to Sep 7, 2026
Forsythe Family Farms
Celebrate the fascinating world of honey bees during Labour Day weekend at Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc! Families can learn more about bees, beekeeping and honey through special bee-themed activities happening around the farm. Watch a bee-themed Lessons from the Farm video featuring the farm’s beekeeper and hives, ...
Bark In The Park TO
Sep 4
to Sep 7, 2026
Woodbine Beach Park
Join in the fun at Bark in the Park TO, a four-day event dedicated to dogs and dog lovers! This unique festival is packed with fun activities, exciting performances, and pet-centric vendors, all set against the scenic backdrop of Woodbine Park. Expect interactive play areas, special photo ops, ...
Toronto Dragon Festival
Sep 4
to Sep 6, 2026
Nathan Phillips Square
Toronto, get ready for an unforgettable spectacle! The sixth annual Toronto Dragon Festival (TDF) returns to Nathan Phillips Square from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, igniting the city with a thrilling fusion of tradition, technology, and imagination. This year’s Festival promises mythical encounters and futuristic thrills. ...
Last Days of Summer at the Starlight Drive-In
Sep 4
to Sep 6, 2026
Starlight Drive-In Hamilton
Celebrate the final long weekend of summer with a night at the Starlite Drive-In in Hamilton! From Friday through Sunday of Labour Day weekend, moviegoers can enjoy three movies on each screen for one admission price. Pack up the car, bring some blankets and settle in for an ...
Treewalk Village Enchanted
Sep 4
to 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 ...
Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Sep 4
to Sep 7, 2026
Spencer Smith Park
Canada’s Largest Ribfest is proudly organized by Rotary Burlington Lakeshore. It’s their largest and most successful community event and has been around since they planned Ontario’s first Ribfest in 1996. Since that day, all proceeds collected have gone to charity. Fun for the whole family in the Latch ...
Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy
Sep 4
to Sep 7, 2026
Woodbine Beach Park
It’s spontaneous, it’s outrageous; it’s fun, funny, and fabulous – there is something for everyone at the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy. For four exhilarating days, the festival showcases an array of mind-boggling circus acts, daring acrobatics, mesmerizing magic shows, hilarious comedy performances, and much more. In addition ...
Treewalk Village uplå Daytime & uplå Aglow
Sep 4
to 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 ...
Orillia Pirate Party
Sep 4
to Sep 6, 2026
Port of Orillia
Prepare to batten down the hatches — the Pirates of the Orillian Sea are setting their course for Orillia’s Downtown Waterfront! Word on the wind is they’ll make landfall just in time for Labour Day weekend, bringing a treasure chest full of swashbuckling fun, live entertainment, and high-seas ...
AGORA Path of Light
Sep 4
to Oct 31, 2026
Blue Mountain Village
AGORA is an unusual and magical space inspired by storytellers and cycles of life in nature. As participants walk this 3km circular path, they will encounter a series of interactive lighting installations based on the five elements of air, space, earth, water and fire. Visit AGORA this season ...
Glow in the Wild at the Toronto Zoo
Sep 2
to 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
to 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 ...
SpongeBob the Musical
Aug 22
to Sep 20, 2026
Randolph Theatre
LIVE! at the Randolph Theatre: SpongeBob the Musical 736 Bathust St. Toronto, ON. M5S 2R4 One of the world’s most beloved characters comes to life onstage. Turn them loose and what do you get? The bold, original musical The New York Times declares, “BRILLIANT!” The stakes are higher ...
Ultimate K-Pop Miniature Misson Adventure
Aug 21
to Sep 18, 2026
Pocket Planet Canada
Calling all K-pop fans! Get ready for The Ultimate K-Pop Adventure, a limited-time Mini Mission at Pocket Planet Canada (formerly Little Canada). Explore North America’s largest animated miniature world and uncover 16 hidden scenes inspired by the music, fandom, and culture of K-pop. Keep an eye out for ...
CNE - Canadian National Exhibition
Aug 21
to Sep 7, 2026
Exhibition Place
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest annual community event. Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events including Bandshell concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, an aerial acrobatics and ice skating show, a ...
Visit Ripley's Aquarium
Aug 1
to Oct 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 ...
Daily Summer Programs at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Jul 1
to Sep 7, 2026
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Make your summer visit to the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory even more exciting with Daily Summer Programs, offered seven days a week throughout July and August, including Labour Day Weekend. Head outdoors for a Bug Hunt Catch & Release at 11 a.m., where families can explore the Conservatory’s wildflower ...
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. – ...
Casa Loma Symphony in the Gardens
Jun 15
to Sep 7, 2026
Casa Loma
Symphony in the Gardens invites guests to enjoy an evening of live orchestral music in the stunning gardens of Casa Loma. Performed under the stars by the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, this outdoor concert combines beautiful surroundings with a diverse musical program, creating a memorable summer experience in ...
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 ...
Annual Summer Show at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
Jun 6
to Sep 7, 2026
Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
Step into a colourful summer oasis at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse! The Annual Summer Show fills the North and Centre houses with vibrant seasonal blooms and eye-catching floral displays. Explore tropical plants, orchids, succulents and brilliant summer colours just a short walk from the Falls. Regular Floral ...
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 ...
More Family Fun Ideas in the GTA
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