Parks & Pathways

Downsview Park welcomes the community to join a tree-planting program with Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag (NDG), Anishinaabemowin for “flooded valley healing”, a group that offers employment and mentorship to Indigenous youth, as well as pathways to postsecondary education at the University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design. No experience
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Downsview Park hosts a free Natural Ink Making event, welcoming guests to join local land-based artist Alexandra Iorgu for a hands-on introduction to this organic art. Explore how to gather materials and create inks from materials in the natural world, and learn about ethical harvesting practices. Downsview Park: Natural Ink
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Downsview Park invites families to A Day of Monarch Magic, transforming the park’s south mound into a vibrant Monarch Mound, bursting with pollinator-friendly plants. Join their team for free guided pollinator walks to learn about the incredible pollinators that live in Downsview Park, plant Monarch-friendly plants, and participate in drop-in
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Friends of Allan Gardens invites kids and parents to get “Wild in the City” at the Allan Gardens Children’s Conservatory & Teaching Garden in downtown Toronto. With help from the Toronto Wildlife Centre, this fun-filled day of wildlife adventures includes four wildlife-themed stations, displaying fascinating facts about animals and wildlife
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The Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (LBNA) is back with the Long Branch Tree Fest at Marie Curtis Park in Etobicoke, highlighting the importance of trees and biodiversity in our environment. This family-friendly and free educational celebration of trees and nature includes live music, local food, children’s activities, tree walks, and
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Queen West Art Crawl is an annual outdoor art exhibition at Trinity Bellwoods Park, featuring innovative, established and emerging artists. Again this year, the event also includes a free festival with a 2SLGBT+-friendly Kids’ Zone plus music and drag performances on the main stage. Queen West Art Crawl Festival Date:
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Toronto Zoo presents Glow in the Wild, an after-dark experience where visitors can journey through a spectacular nighttime adventure to see more than 2,000 handcrafted illuminated lantern displays that bring breathtaking artistry, interactive experiences and conservation stories to life in a whole new light. Inspired by wildlife, nature and cultural
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After hosting FIFA World Cup 26™️ events, the Bentway rolls into summer with a Roller Skate Party as well as a weekly schedule of lessons and an ongoing rental program through August and September. The fun starts with a free Roller Skate Party on August 7, where guests can glide
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It’s another hot and humid summer here in Ontario, and all we can think about is finding a way to get refreshed! There are local public pools, water parks and big beaches, which are great. But if you are looking for a little more adventure and that exhilarating off-the-beaten-path vibe,
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If your kids like dinosaurs, they’ll love to get moving with Dino Runs, with every runner receiving a bib, medal, snacks, and free photos. Led by Dr. T-Rex, this event blends fitness with prehistoric adventure, where participants tackle 200-400-metre loops for kids or timed races, plus high-energy warm-ups, dinosaur quests,
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