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.
What’s on your summer fun bucket list? Check out our long list of ideas for exciting Summer Activities and Events here in Toronto!
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Summer Events — Family Entertainment & Events
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 CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) Family Budget Tips
Prices at the Ex have definitely risen since its inception way back in 1879, so we have compiled our extensive list of CNE Family Budget Tips for tickets, rides, activities, food and more!
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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
Guide to the Best Sunflower Farms in Southern Ontario
Wander through picturesque fields to get back to nature (and take plenty of selfies!) with our Guide to the Best Sunflower Farms in Southern Ontario.
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Guide to the Best Swimming Holes in Southern Ontario
It’s summer, it’s crazy-humid and here in Ontario, all we can think about is to find a way to get refreshed so give these lesser-known natural swimming areas a try. Jump into our Guide to the Best Swimming Holes in Southern Ontario.
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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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