Easter is hopping into town for the long weekend! Whether you want to participate in a traditional egg hunt, head out of town to a farm festival, go to an outdoor fair or catch a show at a renowned theatre festival, we’ve got the egg-stra special details. Bounce into our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, April 18-21…
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Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend
1. Guide to Easter Events in Toronto and the GTA
First off, don’t forget to hop into our Easter Event Guide for Toronto and the GTA with special events, egg hunts, farm festivals, parades, brunches, and more!
2. Dino Park and Easter Hopfest
Hop over to family fairs over the Easter long weekend in both Scarborough and Vaughan! Dino Park is stomping back to Scarborough’s Bridlewood Mall with roaring dinosaurs, carnival thrills, and tasty treats, and the new Easter HopFest jumps into Vaughan’s Assembly Park with egg-citing family activities.
3. Friday Harbour Easter Weekend
Friday Harbour has family fun over Easter Weekend, with egg-stravagant events including Easter egg hunts, and much more!
4. Guide to Easter Farm Festivals in the Greater Toronto Area
Many working farms around Ontario open their doors, inviting visitors to celebrate Easter with outdoor activities such as egg hunts, wagon rides, farm animals and plenty of treats too!
5. Aga Khan Museum: Celebrate Spring
Aga Khan Museum invites visitors to celebrate the arrival of spring with family activities and creative workshops, including live calligraphy demonstrations and hands-on workshops.
6. Stratford Festival and Shaw Festival
These two renowned theatre festival are both back with Shakespearean classics, musicals, comedies, dramas and family favourites such as “Anne of Green Gables” (Stratford) and “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” (Shaw).
7. Canadian Pet Expo
To meet a real Easter Bunny, head to the Canadian Pet Expo, featuring interactive installations, Easter-themed pet photos, cat show, fun grooming demos, and more.
8. Easter Fun Fest
Easter Fun Fest is the Markham’s destination for family fun with jumping castles, kiddie midway, petting zoo, pony rides, easter egg hunts and more. 
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Guide to Family Tips and Updates for the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays Season
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Spring Festival Guide for Toronto and the GTA
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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, as well as Easter, Earth Day and Mother’s Day themed sales.
Guide to the Best Indoor Pools in Toronto
If you’re not so much into the wintery outdoors, you can hang out at an indoor pool instead. Pretend you’re at an all-inclusive resort — sorry, no cocktails allowed in the pool! What’s more, city-run pools are free for City of Toronto residents.
Guide to the Best Indoor Activities for Tweens and Teens in Toronto and the GTA
Keep older kids and teens occupied, any time of year, with our Guide to the Best Indoor Activities for Tweens and Teens in Toronto and the GTA.
