Parks & Pathways
Toronto is blessed with hundreds of parks and pathways, big and small! They’re perfect for hiking and exploring, playing, getting exercise or just having a picnic and chilling out.
Downsview Park: Orchard Rendezvous
Join Downsview Park for a fun-filled free evening with Orchard Rendezvous at the Orchard Pavilion, where you can enjoy a variety of games, music, and giveaways while spending time with your family and friends. The program also coordinate with the dates of their Movies Under the Stars dates, so families
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Toronto Botanical Garden: Edwards Summer Music Series
Toronto Botanical Garden hosts free outdoor concerts set within the natural beauty of the garden with the Edwards Summer Music Series, including a full line-up of local artists showcasing their diverse talent. Hosted by broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight, the event also includes pre-concert tour of Edwards Gardens (pre-registration required),
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Ontario Place: SummerSeries in Trillium Park
Ontario Place returns with another exciting season of free programming with the SummerSeries in beautiful Trillium Park on Toronto’s waterfront, which offers the perfect setting to enjoy music, arts, wellness, and nature. Support local and international artists for a variety of free arts and culture events, including live musical performances
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Royal Botanical Garden (RBG): Anchorball – A Curious Art Journey
Royal Botanical Garden (RBG) invites guests to explore the vibrant sculptural universe of Ken Kelleher, an artist internationally known as Anchorball! In this outdoor exhibition, you’ll find 18 monumental sculptures and a hidden digital world set amongst nature and blooms of the RBG. Note: With the Canada Strong Pass, kids
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Guide to Swimming Beaches in Toronto
Warm weather is here and the Toronto swimming beaches are open for the Summer season, and they’re free to enter! Did you know that our Lake Ontario beaches are regularly listed on The Swim Guide Blue Flag Beach list for exceptional environmental standards? However, it’s still a good idea to check
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Guide to Roller Skating In Toronto and the GTA
Whether you’ve got in-line rollerblades from the 90’s, quad skates from the 70’s (or even a brand new pair!), dust off those old wheels because roller skating is back! Rolling around at parks, roller rinks and special events is a popular recreational activity in summer, whether you’re a newbie or
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Guide to the Best Adventure Parks in Southern Ontario
Looking for a new family activity? Feel like an epic adventurer while still staying close to home, as you fly on a zip line, navigate a treetop obstacle course and traverse a sky-bridge at these adrenaline-pumping spots. So, zip into our Guide to the Best Adventure Parks in Southern Ontario!
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Downsview Park: Movies Under the Stars
Downsview Park brings their free Movies Under the Stars programs back near the lake and meadow, showing newer family favourites. This year, there will be both English and French (dubbed) movies playing on the same night! Schedule: Wednesday July 15 (**POSTPONED! New date: Monday July 20** ) – Bend It Like
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Harbourfront Centre: Summer Music in the Garden
Enjoy the intimate live music experience of Summer Music in the Garden at the Toronto Music Garden by the waterfront. The multicultural slate of songs, sounds and stories features 20 free performances by both Canadian musicians and celebrated local artists. Harbourfront Centre: Summer Music in the Garden Date: June 21
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Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area: Family Fun Sundays
Join Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area on the last Sunday of the month from May to August for Family Fun Sundays, including Teddy Bear Picnic, Family Yoga Story Time, Family Nature Journaling, and Wilderness Skill. Families can enjoy some outdoor fun, including a light-hearted mix of games, storytime, snacks, and craft
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