June in Toronto and the GTA means it’s Pride Month! While some pride events are intended for a mature audience, families are still an important part of the Pride Toronto festivities because kids also believe that “love is love”! There are celebrations all over the GTA: downtown in Church-Wellesley Village, at major attractions such as the Toronto Zoo, CN Tower, AGO and Black Creek Pioneer Village, shows like Cirque du Soleil, cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays, and much more! So, show your pride and join the party with our Pride Month Family Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA.
Continuing Into June
Toronto Public Library Pride Month
When: Continuing through June
Celebrate all month long with events at numerous TPL locations, including the ongoing Rainbow Storytime program, films and concerts, drag makeup and craft workshops, 2SLGBTQ+ Book Club, and more.
Cirque du Soleil ECHO
When: Continuing through June
Canada’s most famous circus troupe, Cirque du Soleil, has a special offer in honour of Pride Month! Use the Pride Toronto Discount Code SG20PRIDE to get 20% off! Not only that, but a percentage of these tickets will be donated to Pride Toronto charities.
Inside Out Film Festival
When: Continuing until June 1
Inside Out Film Festival is dedicated to bringing the film community together by engaging with diverse and inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ stories.
East End Arts: Kids Pride
When: Continuing until June 1
Following art workshops for kids and families taking place across East Toronto, on Saturday June 1 families can kick off Pride Month with a Community Parade through Dentonia Park, featuring face painting, dancing, snacks, a community art project, and more!
SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival
When: Continuing until June 2
This music festival presents numerous pride-themed concerts throughout the month at multiple venues around town.
May 31-June 6
City of Toronto: Pride Month Launch and Progress Pride Flag Raising
When: May 31, 2024
Join officials from the City of Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square to kick off Pride Month! There are also flag raising ceremonies in North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke on June 3.
Black Creek Pioneer Village: First Saturdays – Through Their Eyes
When: June 1, 2024
As part of their First Saturdays series, Through Their Eyes is a storytelling event by the Queers in Your EarsâŻcollective, sharing family-friendly stories with a queer point of view.
Downsview Park: 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations Powwow
When: June 1, 2024
Celebrate our diverse Nations through community, food, music, and dance and an Indigenous marketplace with a variety of vendors.
High Park Nature Centre: Hiking’s A Drag
When: June 1, 2024
Join drag storytime stars Fay Slift and Fluffy SoufflĂ© for a special outdoor reading along with a trail hike with the park’s naturalists to learn about how nature tells its own stories.
The 519 Youth Pride: Queerapalooza 2.0
When: June 1, 2024
2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 6-29 years can celebrate pride at the 519 Community Centre with live music, a drag performance, food, games, prizes, and so much more!
National Ballet School Block Party
When: June 1, 2024
Canada’s National Ballet School opens their doors with this Block Party. It brings together people for a day of family-friendly activities and performances, to celebrate the power of dance and community.
CN Tower: Drag Brunch
When: June 2, 2024
As you overlook the city below, families can enjoy an exclusive brunch menu (plus mimosas for the adults!) with performances by The Virgo Queen, Erin BrockobiÄ, Dahlia Doll, and Miss Fiercalicious.
Flamingo Market Pride Expo
When: June 2, 2024
Torontoâs award-winning LGBTQ2SIA+ Market returns so kick your pride season off right by supporting genuine LGBTQ2SIA+ artists and businesses directly for all your Pride Merch, and more!
Toronto Union Station: TD Music Celebrates Pride
When: June 4, 2024
Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 winner Priyanka livens up a Tuesday after-work commute at Toronto Union Station for a free TD Music performance, with guest Devine Darlin.
Downtown Yonge BIA: After Hours â “Hearts Beat Loud”
When: June 5, 2024
Part of Downtown Yonge BIA’s free movie screenings at College Park this summer, this special PrideTO edition is a screening of âHearts Beat Loudâ with a pre-show musical performance, plus entertainment and activities for the entire family.
June 7-13
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): Queer Craft Night
When: June 7, 2024
Celebrate Pride with a Queer Craft Night in the AGO’s beautiful Walker Court, free with general admission.
Hot Docs: Pride On The Big Screen – “Itâs Only Life After All”
When: June 7-9, 2024
As part of the Hot Docs’ Pride On The Big Screen series, feel *Closer to Fine* at this documentary about the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls.
The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre: 2SLGBTQ+ Family Pride Celebration
When: June 8, 2024
Right in the heart of Church-Wellesley Village, the 519 Community Centre has family events and important community services throughout the year. Plus, they put on a full schedule of activities for Pride Month, including live music, yoga, story time, plus a parade around the splash pad!
Left Field Brewery: Drag Queen Storytime
When: June 9, 2024
At the original Leslieville location of this family-friendly brewery, join a family story hour celebrating diversity, inclusion and literacy with Lucinda Miu, with ticket proceeds supporting Bill 7 Award LGBTQ Scholarships!
June 14-20
Toronto Blue Jays: Pride Night
When: June 14, 2024
Swing into Pride Month with the Blue Jays when Pride Night returns to the Rogers Centre. There will be interactive activities, performances, entertainment and more. Plus, get to the ballpark early because the first 15,000 fans receive a Blue Jays Rainbow Rope Corduroy Hat Giveaway, presented by TD.
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): Drag Bingo
When: June 14, 2024
Free with general admission, celebrate Pride Month with a fun game of Drag Bingo, co-hosted by Carlotta Carlisle and Bella Bimbo.
Singing Out: True Colours – A Pride Concert
When: June 15, 2024
Singing Out, Toronto’s Largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ Choir, presents an amazing Pride Evening show at Glenn Gould Studios in the CBC building with special guest, drag performer Angell Morana.
Toronto Zoo Celebrates PrideÂ
When: June 15, 2024
Join Tiffany Boxx and Erin BrockobiÄ for Drag Queen Storytime during the day. Then, in the evening, they both perform along with a lineup of extraordinary drag artists at the Eleganza Extra-Zoo-Ganza: An Evening Drag Show at the Waterside Theatre.
stackt market: Pride Celebration
When: June 15, 2024
stackt market hosts a backyard party all afternoon and evening, celebrating community and culture with vendor markets, music, food specials, performances, workshops and more.
Downtown Yonge BIA: Skates And Sounds: Roller Drag BallÂ
When: June 19, 2024
Show your skating skills and have an evening of fun and entertainment, with drag shows and live DJs, roller skating rentals and a flea market.
June 21-30
Drag Me to the Movies at Downsview Airport Lands
When: June 21-22, 2024
Join DJs and drag performers for a free special drive-in movie party, playing “Wayne’s World” and “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” along with short films from the Inside Out Film Festival!
Toronto Argonauts: Pride Night
When: June 22, 7:00pm
Cheer on our Argos as they take on the Edmonton Elks, with a pre-game ceremony, giveaways, interactive activities and performances.
Pride On Market Street & Queer Fest
When: June 23-27, 2024
Celebrate Pride at St. Lawrence Market with drag and 2SLGBTQ+ performances, including special guest Tynomi Banks throughout the day on the pedestrianized Market Street. Then, the brand-new Queer Fest goes on during the week from June 25-27 with art, shopping, workshops and events.
Pride Prom 2024: WonderlandÂ
When: June 25, 2024
Held at the legendary Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 2SLGBTQIA+ High School aged youth 21 and under are invited to enter a world where dreams come true at the largest Pride Prom in Canada! The dress code is “Fantasy â High or Low Key” so live proud, shine bright and take a spin on the enchanted dance floor.
Pride Toronto: Family Pride
When: June 29-30, 2024
Celebrating its 25th year, Family Pride is specially designed for families with children 0-12 years. Celebrate the strength and uniqueness of 2SLGBTQI+ families at this fun-filled oasis at Church Street School, just steps away from the festival footprint, with face painting, a magic show, storytelling, and much more!
Pride Toronto: Youth Pride
When: June 29, 2024
The SOY Youth Advisory Committee brings back another year of proud youth excellence through singing, dancing, drag performances and so much more on the 2024 Youth Pride Stage at the Church Street Public School.
Events in the GTA
Conservation Halton: Pride in NatureÂ
When: June 1-22, 2024
Join outdoor educators for various family-friendly events, including bird-watching, guided hike, aerial course and boating get-togethers, a BBQ and bonfire, and more.
Halton Pride FestÂ
When: June 1, 2024
The Halton Pride Fest is an all-ages pride festival at Hidden Valley Park in Burlington. The event includes drag performances, lawn games, face painting, and more, plus kids 6 and under get in free!
Durham Children’s Aid Society: Drag Queen Storytime
When: June 1 & 8, 2024
All children and their caregivers are invited to join story time at libraries all around the Durham Region.
Caledon Pride: Family Picnic in the Park
When: June 2, 2024
Join Caledon Pride for an afternoon of togetherness and a Pride Month celebration with free snacks, arts & crafts, games, and more.
Youth Pride Durham Festival
When: June 22, 2024
Youth Pride Durham is a safe, inclusive celebration for youth, children and families who are part of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, as well as their allies. This free event is an afternoon of performances, music, dancing and other fun activities.
Markham Public Library: Family Pride Night
When: June 26, 2024
At Markham Public Library’s Milliken Mills Branch hosts an evening of celebration, love, and acceptance for families of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds to come together and embrace the spirit of diversity and inclusion. Activities include button making, photo booth, Rainbow Storytime, and resource fair for local 2SLGBTQ+ community services.
Fitzroviaâs 2024 Pride Extravaganza
When: June 30, 2024
Join Fitzrovia at 369 Church Street for a free family event to celebrate inclusivity and connection, with performances by Canadaâs Drag Race Season 3 finalist Jada Shada Hudson, plus a bouncy castle, delicious food and drinks, DJ performances, and more.
Party on with our list of Festivals in Toronto and the GTA here!
