Weekend Guide Sponsored by The Great Kids Stuff Sale
We’ve received a lot of rain so far this month, but hopefully as the end of April approaches, that means higher temperatures and beautiful flowers (and cherry blossoms!) are soon to follow. In fact, this weekend is the perfect time to get ready for warm weather by shopping for Spring/Summer kids clothes and gear at The Great Kids Stuff Sale! Plus, as always, there are lots of exciting things happening on the event calendar, like free Earth Day events, festivals and concerts and shows. Get busy with our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, April 24-26…
Things to Do in Toronto with Kids April 24-26, 2026
⭐ The Great Kids Stuff Sale | April 25
📍St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, Toronto
With a new location near Yonge & Lawrence this year, the Great Kids Stuff Sale (GKSS) returns with its Spring/Summer edition, where families can find brand-name used clothing, toys, shoes and gear for newborns up to 10 years old. Anyone can shop, prices are low and there’s a huge variety of items available!
⭐ Brampton on Stage: “Dino-Light!” | April 23
📍The Rose Brampton, Brampton
Brampton On Stage at The Rose Brampton presents “Dino-Light”, a visually stunning glow-in-the-dark stage show developed by Lightwire Theater using a cutting-edge fusion of puppetry, technology and dance.
🌷 Ontario Legislative Building: Spring Celebration | April 25
📍Queen’s Park, Toronto
Ontario Legislative Building returns with their Spring Celebration at Queen’s Park, featuring a wide variety of free indoor and outdoor family-friendly activities.
🎥 Hot Docs Festival | Starting April 23
📍Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto
Hot Docs Festival returns with a full line-up of documentary films, including special presentations and events, plus free tickets to students for all screenings before 4:00 PM.
🌳 Downsview Park: Earth Day | April 26
📍Downsview Park, Toronto
Hug a tree and give thanks to Mother Nature on Earth Day at the Play Zone at Downsview Park. Families can enjoy free hands-on activities, opportunities to learn and connect with the park’s education staff, plus vendors and much more.
⛸ Stars On Ice: 2026 Ontario Tour | Starting April 26
📍Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton & London
Stars On Ice glides across Ontario again this year to bring figure skating to its loyal fans, where families can experience the pinnacle of Canadian figure skating!
🚜 Monster Trucks All Out: Ontario Tour | Starting April 25
📍Barrie, Markham, Milton, Navan, Woodstock, & Oshawa
Monster Trucks All Out is on a collision course with Southern Ontario in a family-friendly show featuring heart-pumping quad wars, Pre-show Pit Party, and opportunities to take a ride in a real Monster Truck!
🌎 Guide to Earth Day Events in Toronto and the GTA
April is Earth Month, the perfect time to show your appreciation for our environment, just as Ontario starts to sprout for Spring!
🌸 Guide to the Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Toronto
Toronto is obsessed with cherry blossoms, which bloom in late April to early May. Don’t miss out with our list of the best viewing spots!
🛍️ Guide to Spring Markets and Craft Fairs in Toronto and the GTA
Spring Markets are blooming around town with arts & crafts and pop-up events. It’s just the right excuse to escape our winter indoor hibernation and help support local businesses, florists, artisans and crafters.
🎁 140+ Birthday Freebies in Toronto and the GTA
Especially in today’s economy, everyone could use a little treat now and then. So, why not make it special extra by having that treat on your birthday?!
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The Great Kids Stuff Sale (GKSS) returns to a new location near Yonge & Lawrence this year, offering brand-name used clothing, toys, shoes, and gear for newborns to 10 years old. There’s a huge variety of items available at exceptionally low prices, and anyone can shop!
For the Spring/Summer sale, hosted by The North Toronto MOMS Group, families can find amazing deals on outdoor toys for warm weather, such as bikes and sporting equipment, along with clothing, toys, books, accessories and more.
Best of all, unsold items are donated to charities across the GTA — in fact, they donate over 10,000 items a year! GKSS ensures thousands of pieces of high-quality, gently used children’s clothes, toys and essentials are kept out of the city’s landfill, all while impacting the community and helping local families.
