You may have heard… it’s gonna be *May*! Well, the April showers seem to be continuing into the new month, but that just means that the greenery and flowers will be even more abundant when they do eventually bloom. It’s time for the event calendar to start bursting too, including special events, opening days for seasonal attractions, and freebies! Stroll through our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, May 3-5…
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Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend
1. Free Comic Book Day
May the Fourth be with you on Free Comic Book Day, which always offers new titles to try out, plus plenty of established favourites, from superheroes to anime.
2. The Big Bounce Canada
The biggest touring inflatable event in the world, The Big Bounce Canada tour returns to Ontario with their action-packed outdoor experience that really turns up the wow-factor on family-friendly entertainment.
3. Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): Free Admission Weekend
After closing due to a labour dispute, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is now reopening and to celebrate, they’re opening their doors for a Free Admission Weekend so all Ontarians can reconnect with their favourite artworks.
4. Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival
Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival celebrates spring’s bright yellow flowering shrubs with a neighbourhood parade and park activities.
5. The Formula 1 Exhibition
The Formula 1 Exhibition is a ground-breaking immersive experience that provides a dazzling journey through the world of fast-paced and high-stakes auto racing.
6. Opening Day for 2024 Summer Attractions
Head out to seasonal amusements and museums that are reopening for the 2024 season, including Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Centreville on Centre Island and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland.
7. Toronto Coin Expo
With free admission for those aged 16 and under, kids can join the Toronto Coin Expo for a free educational workshop and auction to learn what coin collecting is all about.
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