It’s the first weekend of May, which in Ontario means cherry blossom season is finally here! Springtime is also a fun time to get out into the city and the event calendar has lots in store this weekend, like markets, festivals and concerts and shows, free events, and the opening of seasonal attractions! Go on a family adventure with our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, May 1-3…
Things to Do in Toronto with Kids May 1-3, 2026
🎢 Canada’s Wonderland Opening Day | May 3
📍Canada’s Wonderland, Toronto
Canada’s Wonderland is reopening for the 2026 season on May 3 (plus a Season Passholder Sneak Preview on May 1!) with exciting events happening throughout the spring months.
💥 Free Comic Book Day | May 2
📍Various locations
Rejoice, comic book nerds! Free Comic Book Day always offers new titles to try out, plus plenty of established favourites, from superheroes to anime.
👏 WeeFestival — Arts and Culture for Early Years | Starting May 1
📍Various locations
WeeFestival returns with performances and events in various locations around Toronto, intended for children newborn to six years old.
🤣 The Second City Toronto: “No Grown-Ups Allowed” | Continuing
📍The Second City, Toronto
The Second City Toronto presents “No Grown-Ups Allowed”, where kids are the ones who give the performers ideas instead of parents!
🧜♀️ Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: Breakfast with a Mermaid | Ending May 2
📍Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
Dive into a splashing good time at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada with their Breakfast with a Mermaid event, where families can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast while gazing at colourful fish.
🏵 Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival | May 3
📍Riverdale Farm & Wellesley Park, Toronto
Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival celebrates its community through the bright yellow forsythia shrubs found in early spring throughout this historical and close-knit neighbourhood just east of Toronto’s downtown.
🌸 Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC): SakuraFest | Continuing
📍Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto
JCCC hosts their new SakuraFest to celebrate the traditional appreciation (or “hanami”) of cherry blossoms, Japan’s spectacular flowering trees.
🪂 The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery: “Colourful Parachutes: Imagining Alternative Futures Through the Power of Play” | Continuing
📍The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Harbourfront Centre
“Colourful Parachutes: Imagining Alternative Futures Through the Power of Play” examines the politics of the exhibition space through the radical power of play, including unexpected and uniquely engaging results.
🌸 Guide to the Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Toronto
Toronto is obsessed with cherry blossoms, which bloom in late April to early May. Don’t miss out with our list of the best viewing spots!
😎 Guide to Seasonal Attractions Opening Times in Toronto and the GTA
Start making your plans to have fun this Spring and Summer! Get ready for Opening Day with our Guide to Seasonal Attractions Opening Times in Toronto and the GTA…
🌳 Guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto
Our fair city is full of parks that are perfect for a family outing, so hang out with our guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto.
🤑 Guide to PRESTO Card Discounts and Deals in Toronto and the GTA
PRESTO customers can do more with their cards by getting deals, so get saving with our Guide to PRESTO Card Discounts and Deals in Toronto and the GTA!
🥾 Guide to the Best Parks and Pathways for Hiking in Toronto
See why our city is called a “A City Within A Park”! Stroll through our list of the best parks and pathways for hiking in Toronto.
🛍️ Guide to Spring Markets and Craft Fairs in Toronto and the GTA
Spring Markets are blooming around town with arts & crafts and pop-up events. It’s just the right excuse to escape our winter indoor hibernation and help support local businesses, florists, artisans and crafters.
🎁 140+ Birthday Freebies in Toronto and the GTA
Especially in today’s economy, everyone could use a little treat now and then. So, why not make it special extra by having that treat on your birthday?!
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