Father’s Day Event Guide sponsored by Cirque du Soleil Cirque Days
Hooray for Dads! Instead of just buying your special guy a tie this year, why not show your father (or father figure!) how much you care with an interesting activity? Beyond the stereotypical idea of standing around barbecuing and drinking beer, these VIPs have interests that run the gamut. But don’t worry if he loves typical “guy stuff” like food, fishing and fancy cars, because we’ve got those on our list too! Plus, you can treat your Dad to a special day out to see the spectacular Cirque du Soleil in their buzz-worthy show OVO, with awesome Cirque Days deals all through June. Hang out with our Father’s Day Event Guide in Toronto and the GTA…
Father’s Day Event Guide — Special Events in Toronto
Cirque du Soleil OVO: Cirque Days
Date: June 1-28, 2025
Dive into the enchanting world of Cirque du Soleil OVO and save on family tickets with Cirque Days offers through June!
Toronto Argonauts vs. Calgary Stampeders
Date: June 14, 2025
Welcome our Grey Cup Champion Argos back for another exciting CFL season, where the first 10,000 fans receive a Replica Grey Cup ring!
Bloor West Village BIA: Superdad Saturday in the Village
Date: June 14, 2025
Bloor West Village BIA hosts the Superdad Saturday in the Village community party where families can take part in some fun chalk-art, get a free family caricature (first-come, first-served), listen to live jazz, and more!
DESIFEST
Date: June 14, 2025
DESIFEST is Canada’s biggest South Asian music concert, with an all-ages outdoor festival at Sankofa Square, celebrating culture and community with epic live performances!
Yorkville Exotic Car Show
Date: June 15, 2025
Just in time for Father’s Day, spend the day drooling and dreaming about amazing vehicles at the Yorkville Exotic Car Show, where you’ll see classic and current sports cars, including those by Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and more!
Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival
Date: June 14-15, 2025
The Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival welcomes boat racing teams to the Toronto Islands, plus music and cultural performances.
Little Canada: Mini Mission – Dad Jokes Edition
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Celebrate Father’s Day at Little Canada with tiny laughs at the Dad Jokes Edition of their Mini Mission, and follow a trail of terribly awesome puns.
HungaroFest
Date: June 15, 2025
HungaroFest invites visitors to step into the heart of Hungarian culture and heritage at Sankofa Square with a free festival filled with food, dance and music.
Centreville Amusement Park
Date: June 15, 2025
Hang out with Dad at Centreville on the Toronto Islands with a free All-Day Ride Pass, when you purchase a second pass online or in person.
Father’s Day Event Guide — Special Events in the GTA
Sound of Music Festival
Date: June 12-15, 2025
Presented by the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, the Sound of Music Festival is Canada’s largest free outdoor music festival, taking place the week leading up to Father’s Day.
Pickering Village JAMFest
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Pickering Village JAMFest celebrates the fun, music, and arts that define Pickering Village at a free street festival over Father’s Day Weekend.
Friday Harbour: Father’s Day Weekend
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Celebrate Dad with an action-packed Father’s Day weekend at Friday Harbour on the shores of Lake Simcoe, featuring a variety of fun and memorable activities throughout the resort.
Brooks Farms: Dads & Tractors
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Head to Brooks Farms to have fun with your dad out in the fresh country air, and play with the farming equipment parked throughout their Playland area.
Country Heritage Park Fair
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Country Heritage Park Fair lets you experience the charm of rural life, showcasing Milton’s farming heritage with rodeo events and fair programs.
Ontario Free Fishing Weekend Program
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Catch Dad a nice fish dinner, without a permit throughout Ontario, and get hooked on a new family activity!
Sheldon Creek Dairy: The Day On The Farm
Date: June 14, 2025
The Day On The Farm is a free fun-filled day at Sheldon Creek Dairy, who opens their barn doors for you to meet the cows, tour the farm market and try samples, see live entertainment and do kids activities.
Halton Country Radial Railway: Father’s Day
Date: June 15, 2025
Halton County Radial Railway, Ontario’s first and largest electric railway museum, invites families to bring their Dads for a free ride on the streetcars!
Father’s Day at Kortright
Date: June 15, 2025
Spend a day outdoors with Dad at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, with fun, hands-on activities for families, including trail walks, fire building, shelter building, pond dipping, an orienteering challenge, and more.
Father’s Day Event Guide — Food & Drink Events
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Fest
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Fest returns with mouthwatering, finger lickin’ good BBQ in a full weekend of food, fun and entertainment.
Taste of Little Italy
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Taste of Little Italy transforms College Street into a bustling free street festival where locals and visitors enjoy food and live music.
Mississauga Halal Food Fest (MHFF)
Date: June 13-14, 2025
The 12th Annual Handi Mississauga Halal Food Fest (MHFF) connects the diverse variety of halal cuisines, along with serving up plenty of fun and entertainment.
Island Eats Food Festival
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Island Eats Food Festival is a two-day event at Mel Lastman Square that delivers on relaxing island vibes with a dazzling array of food and beverage pavilions serving mouthwatering Caribbean delicacies.
More Arts Events and Shows in Toronto and the GTA
The New Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
Date: Ongoing
The New Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: The Next Chapter continues the legacy of the long-running walk-through immersive art exhibition.
Luminato Festival
Date: June 4-22, 2025
Luminato Festival Toronto is the city’s multi-arts festival, which kicks off the summer with memorable art experiences, presenting a unique blend of music, dance, theatre and performance art by exceptional Canadian and international artists.
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Date: June 5-15, 2025
The Toronto Jewish Film Festival hosts its 33rd Festival with a program of films/series from across the globe, covering a variety of topics and screening through a variety of platforms.
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS)
Date: June 12 — August 24, 2025
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) presents outdoor film screenings in three parks around the city, celebrating their 15th anniversary with a 20-evening festival programme featuring this year’s nostalgia-filled theme of “When We Were Young”.
Bloor-Yorkville BIA: Summer Music in the Park
Date: June 13 — September 1, 2025
Bloor-Yorkville BIA presents another season of the Summer Music in the Park music series, taking place throughout the summer in the Village of Yorkville Park.
Cirque Italia Water Circus
Date: Continuing until July 7, 2025 (various locations)
Cirque Italia Water Circus takes viewers on a magical dream adventure, going back to a simpler time and providing high-class entertainment suitable for all age groups.
Mirvish Productions: The Lion King
Date: Continuing until August 30, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Princess of Wales Theatre, where this landmark musical event brings a story filled with hope and adventure to life, set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals, imaginative choreography and wild costume design. (Just announced: use the Promo Code tlkdad to get 2-for-1 tickets to select performances in June, expiring June 15.)
Broadview Danforth BIA: BD Beats
Date: Continuing until August 31, 2025
Broadview Danforth BIA hosts BD Beats with free live music running through the summer at three music hubs on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Casa Loma: Symphony in the Gardens
Date: Continuing until September 1, 2025
Enjoy music under the stars on Monday evenings this summer at Casa Loma, hosting Symphony in the Gardens in the spectacular Glass Pavilion.
Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball
Date: Continuing until October 12, 2025
Experience basketball history come to life at the Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball exhibition at Harbourfront Centre, featuring augmented reality.
Pirate Life Theatre: 2025 Season
Date: Continuing until October 26, 2025
The scallywags of Pirate Life Theatre *arrrgh* excited to welcome you for another season on their ship, where you can imagine, play and create outdoors on a pirate ship while sailing the “sea” a.k.a. Lake Ontario in Toronto and Hamilton, and in Barrie on Lake Simcoe.
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Guide to the Best Bowling in Toronto & the GTA
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Fly into family fun this June with Cirque du Soleil OVO, offering amazing Cirque Days deals all month!
In this adorably wild show that immerses the audience in a bustling ecosystem of insects, a charming ladybug joins a vibrant neighbourhood and captures the heart of a quirky fellow insect. When a mysterious egg suddenly appears in this hidden realm, their curiosity is ignited and they soon discover the beautiful complexities of love and life.
This all-ages spectacle is suitable for the whole family, so *bee* sure to bring all your baby bugs. In addition, Cirque du Soleil is now offering two brilliant ticket deals all month, perfect for a special outing with family and friends, or even a date night!
June 10-28: Save 40% off!
For the last shows of the Toronto leg of the Cirque du Soleil OVO tour, families can save 40% off on tickets! Even if you’ve already seen the show, this is a great opportunity to check out with this buzz-worthy circus before it flies away.
Find out more about Cirque du Soleil OVO here!
