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Win a Kids Book Bundle from Arsenal Pulp Press

Discover Exciting Reads for Kids from Arsenal Pulp Press! Get ready to embark on enchanting adventures with Arsenal Pulp Press, a publisher committed to diverse and engaging literature for young readers. As part of our dedication to sparking imaginations and fostering curiosity, Arsenal Pulp Press is thrilled to Child’s Life readers a chance to win a book bundle including four captivating children’s books! Enter below

TIFA Kids Book Bundle Giveaway

Win a TIFA Kids Book Bundle Giveaway! The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), Canada’s largest and longest-running festival of words and ideas, returns to Harbourfront Centre September 21 to October 1, 2023. This year’s Festival invites children and youth of all ages to TIFA Kids, with a vibrant programme the entire family can enjoy for free! From superheroes to graphic novels, whimsical adventures to

Fall events for kids and families GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals – 2023 Family Guide

Welcome to Fall in Ontario! The season of vibrant colors and cooler breezes is perfect for family fun. Join in the Fall Harvest celebrations as farms come alive with festivals, corn mazes, apple and pumpkin picking. And don’t miss out on the Halloween excitement in October! Explore GTA’s Fall events below or in our 2023 Event Calendars for more. New event additions are on the way, so

September Fairs & Festivals

We’ve rounded up the top family festivals for September 2023 for families in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to enjoy great food, harvest celebrations, ethnic and cultural celebrations, kids activities, ribfests, live music and more!  We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back. September Festivals GTA and Southern Ontario

Stouffville Ribfest

August Fairs & Festivals

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

2023 Summer Fairs & Festivals in the GTA

Find the best summer festivals for families in Toronto and the surrounding area of Southern Ontario. Food festivals, fairs, ethnic celebrations, dancing, kids activities, music and more! We are constantly adding to these listings so stay tuned and have a fun summer!

August Festivals

July Fairs & Festivals

Summer is festival season and July is one of it’s busiest months for these family events! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area.

July Festivals in Toronto

2023 June Festivals Guide | GTA and Area

Hello June! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area to kick off summer. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations and let’s not forget Father’s Day Ribfests! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back! June Family Festivals GTA and Southern

Get Set for The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival

The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival returns to Queen’s Park on May 27th & 28th! Hosted annually since 1990 in downtown Toronto, “WOTS” is a free community street festival that celebrates the stories that connect us.  Featuring Canadian and Indigenous authors, an outdoor marketplace for books and magazines, and dedicated children’s programming, The Word On The Street was voted one of the city’s Best Local Festivals

Junior Children’s Festival Returns to Harbourfront this Weekend

Add JUNIOR to your long weekend plans! Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival from May 20-22! With over 30 free and ticketed events for young people – and those young at heart. JUNIOR is perfect for families with children ages 5-12. It’s a long weekend full of surprises, fun and joy. Bring the

The Word on the Street Kids Book Bundle Giveaway

We are celebrating Word on the Street with a Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway! The Word On The Street’s 2023 festival takes place this month, from May 27-28 at Queen’s Park Crescent. Featuring over 100 Canadian and Indigenous authors and Canada’s largest book and magazine marketplace. The outdoor marketplace showcases a wide range of Canadian and Indigenous books, magazines, comics and more for readers of

JUNIOR Festival Returns to Harbourfront Centre this May

Looking for something fun to do with your family over the May long weekend? Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival, JUNIOR! Being held from May 20-22, the festival features a full range of performances, workshops, and events for all ages, both ticketed and free, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. JUNIOR’s 2023 programming

Funtastic Fall Event Guide GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals

The Fall season is one of the best times of the year for family events and outings! This colourful (and cooler!) season brings so any opportunities to head out with the kids and make lasting memories and traditions!

SpringFESTTO

Family Fun at SpringFEST TO for March Break

SpringFest TO brings GTA families the ultimate indoor fun park with the latest in children’s entertainment, games and activities. SpringFest TO will be celebrating it’s 17th year of quality family entertainment at the Markham Fairgrounds.

Elora Sunflower Festival

Visit the Sunflowers of Elora

A selfie-lover’s paradise is about to bloom in picturesque Elora! Sunflowers of Elora – a festival celebrating one of the most photographed plants on social media – kicks off Friday, August 6 and will run through September, offering opportunities for visitors to get colourful close-ups and for families to enjoy outdoor activities surrounded by beautiful scenery. After hosting an inaugural event last summer, The Fieldstone

Fergus Magic Festival

Fergus magic festival set to dazzle crowds this fall

Inaugural Ontario Week of Wonder Magic Festival from October 24-31, 2019 The picturesque town of Fergus has something special up its sleeve for magic lovers this fall. The town best known for its scenic vantage point along the Grand River will host a week-long celebration of magic in a family-friendly festival featuring some of the world’s top magicians and illusionists. The inaugural Ontario Week of Wonder Magic

Viking Ship in Toronto

Largest Viking Ship in the World Sets Sail for Toronto

Departing from her homeport in Norway, on April 24, Draken Harald HÃ¥rfagre and her crew committed to the daring journey to cross the North Atlantic for her Expedition America. The great ship will be joining the fleet of international tall ships in Toronto for the Redpath Waterfront Festival.

Win a Kids Book Bundle from Arsenal Pulp Press

Discover Exciting Reads for Kids from Arsenal Pulp Press! Get ready to embark on enchanting adventures with Arsenal Pulp Press, a publisher committed to diverse and engaging literature for young readers. As part of our dedication to sparking imaginations and fostering curiosity, Arsenal Pulp Press is thrilled to Child’s Life readers a chance to win a book bundle including four captivating children’s books! Enter below

TIFA Kids Book Bundle Giveaway

Win a TIFA Kids Book Bundle Giveaway! The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), Canada’s largest and longest-running festival of words and ideas, returns to Harbourfront Centre September 21 to October 1, 2023. This year’s Festival invites children and youth of all ages to TIFA Kids, with a vibrant programme the entire family can enjoy for free! From superheroes to graphic novels, whimsical adventures to

Fall events for kids and families GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals – 2023 Family Guide

Welcome to Fall in Ontario! The season of vibrant colors and cooler breezes is perfect for family fun. Join in the Fall Harvest celebrations as farms come alive with festivals, corn mazes, apple and pumpkin picking. And don’t miss out on the Halloween excitement in October! Explore GTA’s Fall events below or in our 2023 Event Calendars for more. New event additions are on the way, so

September Fairs & Festivals

We’ve rounded up the top family festivals for September 2023 for families in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to enjoy great food, harvest celebrations, ethnic and cultural celebrations, kids activities, ribfests, live music and more!  We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back. September Festivals GTA and Southern Ontario

Stouffville Ribfest

August Fairs & Festivals

It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.

2023 Summer Fairs & Festivals in the GTA

Find the best summer festivals for families in Toronto and the surrounding area of Southern Ontario. Food festivals, fairs, ethnic celebrations, dancing, kids activities, music and more! We are constantly adding to these listings so stay tuned and have a fun summer!

August Festivals

July Fairs & Festivals

Summer is festival season and July is one of it’s busiest months for these family events! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area.

July Festivals in Toronto

2023 June Festivals Guide | GTA and Area

Hello June! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area to kick off summer. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations and let’s not forget Father’s Day Ribfests! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back! June Family Festivals GTA and Southern

Get Set for The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival

The 34th Annual Word On The Street Festival returns to Queen’s Park on May 27th & 28th! Hosted annually since 1990 in downtown Toronto, “WOTS” is a free community street festival that celebrates the stories that connect us.  Featuring Canadian and Indigenous authors, an outdoor marketplace for books and magazines, and dedicated children’s programming, The Word On The Street was voted one of the city’s Best Local Festivals

Junior Children’s Festival Returns to Harbourfront this Weekend

Add JUNIOR to your long weekend plans! Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival from May 20-22! With over 30 free and ticketed events for young people – and those young at heart. JUNIOR is perfect for families with children ages 5-12. It’s a long weekend full of surprises, fun and joy. Bring the

The Word on the Street Kids Book Bundle Giveaway

We are celebrating Word on the Street with a Kids Lit Book Bundle Giveaway! The Word On The Street’s 2023 festival takes place this month, from May 27-28 at Queen’s Park Crescent. Featuring over 100 Canadian and Indigenous authors and Canada’s largest book and magazine marketplace. The outdoor marketplace showcases a wide range of Canadian and Indigenous books, magazines, comics and more for readers of

JUNIOR Festival Returns to Harbourfront Centre this May

Looking for something fun to do with your family over the May long weekend? Harbourfront Centre invites children of all ages to experience curiosity and adventure at Toronto’s beloved International Children’s Festival, JUNIOR! Being held from May 20-22, the festival features a full range of performances, workshops, and events for all ages, both ticketed and free, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. JUNIOR’s 2023 programming

Funtastic Fall Event Guide GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals

The Fall season is one of the best times of the year for family events and outings! This colourful (and cooler!) season brings so any opportunities to head out with the kids and make lasting memories and traditions!

SpringFESTTO

Family Fun at SpringFEST TO for March Break

SpringFest TO brings GTA families the ultimate indoor fun park with the latest in children’s entertainment, games and activities. SpringFest TO will be celebrating it’s 17th year of quality family entertainment at the Markham Fairgrounds.

Elora Sunflower Festival

Visit the Sunflowers of Elora

A selfie-lover’s paradise is about to bloom in picturesque Elora! Sunflowers of Elora – a festival celebrating one of the most photographed plants on social media – kicks off Friday, August 6 and will run through September, offering opportunities for visitors to get colourful close-ups and for families to enjoy outdoor activities surrounded by beautiful scenery. After hosting an inaugural event last summer, The Fieldstone

Fergus Magic Festival

Fergus magic festival set to dazzle crowds this fall

Inaugural Ontario Week of Wonder Magic Festival from October 24-31, 2019 The picturesque town of Fergus has something special up its sleeve for magic lovers this fall. The town best known for its scenic vantage point along the Grand River will host a week-long celebration of magic in a family-friendly festival featuring some of the world’s top magicians and illusionists. The inaugural Ontario Week of Wonder Magic

Viking Ship in Toronto

Largest Viking Ship in the World Sets Sail for Toronto

Departing from her homeport in Norway, on April 24, Draken Harald HÃ¥rfagre and her crew committed to the daring journey to cross the North Atlantic for her Expedition America. The great ship will be joining the fleet of international tall ships in Toronto for the Redpath Waterfront Festival.

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