Are you and your family ready for summer? Not to worry! We’ve put our thinking caps on (helps to shade from the sun too!) and come up with a long, exciting list of the many summer events and family-friendly activities to be checked off the to-do list. The saying, “there’s so much to do and so little time” certainly applies to summertime! Each year, we try to pack in as many fun summer events as we can during the kids’ two months of school vacation.
Something you should never miss out on is seeing Canada’s baseball team, our beloved Toronto Blue Jays, play a game of MLB baseball with the dome open at the Rogers Centre! Returning this season, every Sunday afternoon home game this summer is a Jr. Jays Sunday at the Ballpark.
What’s on your summer fun bucket list? Check out our long list of ideas for exciting Summer Activities and Events here in Toronto!
FEATURED: Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are back for another exhilarating summer baseball season, so bring the whole family along to experience the Rogers Centre’s updated outfield, have fun on Jr. Jays Sundays and pick up a collectible at one of the promotional events. School’s almost out and the summer fun starts now!
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Cirque du Soleil OVO
With an explosion of colour, the jaw-dropping effect of the aerials, and good-humoured clowning around, Cirque du Soleil OVO is a not-to-be-missed experience. Don’t miss your chance to enter this hidden world filled with ants and crickets, butterflies and dragonflies.
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City of Brampton
Again this summer, the City of Brampton invites families to enjoy FREE outdoor concerts, movie nights, special events, and more! Celebrate the warm weather and long evenings in Garden Square and the Rose Patio, and come together for some free live entertainment in the heart of downtown Brampton!
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City of Toronto Indigenous Arts Festival & Na-Me-Res Pow Wow
The City of Toronto celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with the return of the Indigenous Arts Festival. This two-day event features the Na-Me-Res Pow Wow, craft and food vendors, performances, storytelling, and more. Better yet, this festival is family-friendly with FREE admission!
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Flying Squirrel Trampoline Parks
Families can take flight all summer at Flying Squirrel Trampoline Parks! With four locations in Hamilton, London, Whitby, plus a new location in Chatham, these indoor entertainment centres offer an easy solution to summer boredom. When the temperature soars, you can keep cool indoors while the kids bounce and climb. There’s no need to worry about the weather report in here!
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Guild Festival Theatre Family Fest
Join Guild Festival Theatre for the return of Family Fest, their fourth annual FREE outdoor festival! This four-day celebration of the arts features theatre, circus, dance and music performances, along with workshops, entertainment and activities for all ages. It’s the perfect family-friendly festival to kick off the summer outdoor theatre season!
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Horseshoe Valley Resort
Looking for a summer getaway close to home? Not only is Horseshoe Resort a one-stop destination for fun this summer, but it is located just over an hour north of the GTA! Whether you are looking for an action-packed family vacation, kids’ summer day camps, or even a little private time for parents, there are special offers for everyone to enjoy.
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Mississauga Library
The Mississauga Library invites families to join them for their free Summer Fun programs, including the yearly TD Summer Reading Club program, Youth Summer Series contests/challenges, as well as regular summer performances and story time presentations. Make this summer one for the books!
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New Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: The Next Chapter
Discover the genius of Vincent Van Gogh at The New Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: The Next Chapter this summer! From the bustling streets of Paris to the sunlit fields of Provence to his final days, guests can experience the artist’s journey through spectacular artworks illuminated by giant projections.
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Ontario Science Centre
More details coming soon!
Pickering Museum Village
Visit Pickering Museum Village (PMV) this summer to experience hands-on and exploratory exhibits and events for the whole family! Throughout the school break, the Village will be buzzing with fun activities, including guided tours, heritage demonstrations, and much more. From hands-on workshops to creative experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn from this summer.
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Families can have plenty of fishy fun this summer at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada! Perfect for anyone interested in ocean life as well as science and conservation, families can have a turtle–y great time at one of the city’s top attractions located in the heart of downtown Toronto.
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Royal Canadian International Circus
The Royal Canadian International Circus (RCIC) is back for another amazing summer of spectacular circus fun! This year, they are setting up their Magnificent Big Top in Ontario throughout the summer months — from the end of the school year in June all the way until Labour Day Monday in seven locations.
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Summer Events — Family Entertainment & Events
Pride Month Family Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA
Families are an important part of the Pride Toronto festivities because kids also believe that “love is love”! So, show your pride and join the party with our Pride Month Family Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA.
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Guide to National Indigenous History Month Events in Toronto and the GTA
Experience Mino Bimaadiziwin (A Good Life) at events held throughout June to honour National Indigenous History Month, culminating on June 21 to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Guide to the Best Canada Day Events in Toronto and the GTA
Canada Day is a special time to celebrate the true north strong and free, as well as all the cultures and peoples that encompass it. So, wave your flag high and give a cheer to our Guide to the Best Canada Day Events in Toronto and the GTA.
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Guide to Summer Festivals in Toronto and the GTA
Toronto loves warm weather and getting out into it at a festival. So try out a bunch in our Summer Festival Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA!
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Guide to the Best Spots to Catch Outdoor Movies in Toronto
Catching a movie in an indoor theatre is nice but it’s extra-special to spend a lovely evening on a blanket at a park with our Guide to the Best Spots to Outdoor Movies in Toronto this Spring and Summer. Grab your popcorn and get comfy!
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Guide to the Best Summer Outdoor Shows in Toronto and the GTA
With concerts, buskers and plays, enjoy the fresh air and give a round of applause to our Guide to the Best Summer Outdoor Shows in Toronto and the GTA!
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Guide to Cheap Summer Activities Guide for Toronto
Entertaining kids over their summer vacation can get expensive. But we’ve got you covered with our Cheap Summer Activities Guide for Toronto!
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Summer Events — Food and Drink
Guide to Berry Picking in Southern Ontario
Berry picking in Southern Ontario makes for a fun and delicious family day trip from the GTA. Follow your tummy and check off our whole list!
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Guide to the Best Ice Cream and Gelato Shops in Toronto
There’s nothing like a frozen treat to cool you off in the summer, so you won’t be able to resist our Guide to the Best Ice Cream and Gelato Shops in Toronto!
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Guide to Spring and Summer Food Festivals in Toronto and the GTA
Food festivals have become extremely popular in recent years, so hit your local park and/or city square, and chow down with help from our Guide to Spring and Summer Food Festivals in Toronto and the GTA!
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Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Breweries in Toronto
Yes it’s true, parents can still enjoy some delicious craft beer without needing a babysitter. Cheers to our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Breweries in Toronto!
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Guide to the Best Outdoor Farmers’ Markets in Toronto
A sure sign of Summer is a trip to the market, and we’ve updated our extensive list for 2025! Summertime eating is made better by incredible produce, so explore all the yummy possibilities with our Guide to the Best Outdoor Farmers’ Markets In Toronto.
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Outside in the City
Guide to the Best City-Run Splash Pads in Toronto
There are over 100 city-run splash pads located in parks all across Toronto, offering an easy way for kids to have safe summer fun. Plus they’re free!
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Guide to the Best Public Outdoor Pools in Toronto
Summer is short in Toronto and so is the pool season, so dive into our Guide to Toronto’s Best Public Outdoor Pools! Don’t forget that Public Indoor Pools are still open during the warm months as well.
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Guide to Swimming Beaches in Toronto
Warm weather is here and the Toronto swimming beaches are open for the Spring/Summer season! Did you know that our Lake Ontario beaches are regularly listed on Blue Flag‘s list for exceptional environmental standards? Cool off on a hot day and take a dip with lifeguard supervision.
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Guide to the Best Outdoor Water Parks in Ontario
If you’re looking for more hardcore watery excitement, splash into our Guide to the Best Outdoor Water Parks in Ontario. Not only are some part of larger attractions such as zoos and amusement parks, but many water parks also have options for both little kids and bigger thrill-seekers.
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Guide to the Best Paths and Parkways for Hiking in Toronto
Toronto and the GTA has a plethora of beautiful trails for when you need to sow your wild oats! See why our city is called a “A City Within A Park” with our Guide to the Best Paths and Parkways for Hiking in Toronto.
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Guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto
There are parks perfect for a family outing strewn all around town, so hang out under a shady tree with our Guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto.
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Guide to the Best Bike and Skateboard Parks in Toronto
Are your kids ready to move beyond the sidewalk? Check out our Guide to the Best Bike and Skateboard Parks in Toronto to find fun places appropriate for all ages and abilities.
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Guide to Roller Skating in Toronto and the GTA
Old-school roller skating is back! Check out our list of the best spots to participate in this resurgent craze with our Guide to Roller Skating in Toronto and the GTA.
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Where to Play Disc Golf in Toronto and the GTA
Do you get when you mix golf and frisbee? Disc golf! This is a new fun outdoor activity to play any time of year. Best of all, most of the courses are free to play, first-come first-served, and open year-round — just BYO disc!
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Summer Events — Get Out of Town
The Best Adventure Parks in Southern Ontario
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.
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Guide to Drive-In Movie Theatres in Southern Ontario
Start the car, go old-school and roll up to our list of Drive-In Movie Theatres in Southern Ontario. “Let’s all go to the lobby…”
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Guide to Camping in and Around the Greater Toronto Area
Get away from it all within a two-hour drive of downtown! Pitch a tent in our Guide to Camping in and around the Greater Toronto Area.
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Summer Events — Indoor Fun
Guide to the Best Bowling in Toronto & the GTA
Bowling is a time-honoured family fun activity, many incorporating glow & cosmic bowling nights, so roll for a strike with our Bowling Guide.
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Guide to the Best Hotels with Indoor Pools and Waterparks in Southern Ontario
Enjoy a mini-break with built-in entertainment any time of year with our list of Hotels with Indoor Pools and Waterparks in Southern Ontario.
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🎵 LET’S GO, BLUE JAYS!! 🎵
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School’s almost out, and the summer fun starts now! The Toronto Blue Jays are back for another exhilarating summer season of MLB baseball, so come cheer on Canada’s team at the Rogers Centre! This season, bring the whole family along to experience the Rogers Centre’s updated outfield, have fun on Jr. Jays Sundays, pick up a collectible at one of the promotional events, and even eat a bunch of loonie dogs on Tuesday home games.
There’s nothing like taking in an action-packed baseball game to feel like summer, especially with the dome open and the city skyline and CN Tower as your background. Everyone has a great time at a Jays game, whether you are an old school fan who was there for the back-to-back 90’s championships (“Touch ‘em all, Joe!”) and José Bautista’s infamous bat flip or you are a new fan who waits after the game win to see Vladdy pour the ice bucket on his teammate’s head (get out of the way, Hazel!). Our boys in blue always bring the heat!
Families Can Have a Funday at Jr. Jays Sundays!
The Jr. Jays Sundays program returns for the 2025 season, happening every Sunday home game this summer! Throughout the season, kids and families can check out various games and activities at the Jr. Jays Zones located on the 100, 200 and 500 outfield levels, including TD Park Social in the renovated Outfield District, when gates open until the end of the game. Kids can win unique Blue Jays prizes and visit a variety of artists, including face painters, caricature artists and balloon twisters.
Then, from June through to the end of August, the party goes outside with inflatables, activities, and performances! Set up at Gates 5 to 11 along Bremner Boulevard, the fun starts at 10:30 AM until the first pitch, perfect for families with young kids who like to get an early start to their day at the ballpark. The Jr. Jays love to see mascots ACE & Junior, do some crafts, visit with the artists and maybe even join a dance party or two!
As an extra treat after the game, kids 14 and under can run the bases after the game (on Jr. Jays Sundays only). Parents can also watch from the home plate area, so don’t forget to take some photos and videos to create lifelong memories. It’s so awesome for the kids to get the chance to walk onto the field and then run all the way around the baseball diamond. They can even pretend they scored the game-winning home run!
Do your Jr. Jays want even more perks? Join the free Jr. Jays Club to receive 50% off tickets to Jr. Jays Tickets for all Saturday and Sunday home games, access to run the bases and the Club Hub, and more. Plus, you can purchase an All-Star Membership, which includes a merchandise kit featuring the new ultra-cool City Connect design, first access to running the bases, contests to win exclusive prizes and experiences, and more!
Find more great summer events, and events all year long, on Family Fun Toronto!
