Free Comic Book Day falls on the first Saturday of May, so go to their store locator to find a local shop near you (be aware that not all locations include kids titles). There’s always something new to try out plus plenty of established favourites, from superheroes to anime, but
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The City of Toronto hosts the Spring Bird Festival at Colonel Samuel Smith Park in Etobicoke, where families can enjoy a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. Take your whole family (including leashed dogs) on a
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Toronto Newcomer Day celebrates our city’s diversity by welcoming new citizens with activities and entertainment, as well as more than 100 information booths where newcomers can meet representatives from local organizations. This free event features a citizenship ceremony for new Canadians, live cultural performances, kids activities, tours of City Hall,
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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. Hosted by the Cabbagetown Residents Association, the festival starts with a neighbourhood parade starting at Riverdale Farm and continues with a party at
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Party 4 Paws Summer Pet Fair is a free paw-some weekend event of furry fun, where you can start your animal adoption journey and support both local and international rescues. Treat your four-legged friends to a two-day event out at the park, where you can shop for your pets from
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Toronto International Storytelling Festival celebrates oral storytelling through poetry, traditional stories and personal true stories. Once again, free family events take place on Sunday with the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Family Day Blessings and Tales, the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program, and Nature Songs and Stories with children’s performer Pete Moss. Toronto
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The snow has finally melted so it’s time to take our kids’ bikes and skateboards out of storage! If your child or teen is ready to move beyond the sidewalk, the many bike and skateboard parks in Toronto can offer them a unique challenge. Our city has lots of great
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Toronto residents and visitors are obsessed with cherry blossoms! Technically called Sakura, these gorgeous flowering trees bloom each year between late April and early May (depending on weather conditions, of course). Gawkers descend on parks across the GTA to stroll amongst the rows and, naturally, take lots of selfies! Don’t
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Cineplex Cinemas’ Family Favourites program lets you enjoy discounted family-friendly movies every Saturday for only $2.99* a ticket! It’s an affordable way to spend time with your little ones, so grab some popcorn and check out the upcoming line-up of fun films. Upcoming Schedule: April 5, 2025 — The Secret
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Doors Open Toronto lets you explore a wide variety of our city’s most notable buildings and rediscover our city in a new way, all for FREE. Offerings include guided neighbourhood tours, city hall events, talks about urban design and music venues, music and sound programming, and virtual experiences. Doors Open
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