Sports & Play
Lisa Power
Posted on July 10, 2018
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10 kid-friendly events in Toronto this summer

Sports & Play
Lisa Power
Posted on July 10, 2018
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School's out and the kids are off. Thankfully there's lot of events in Toronto that include the youngsters. Music, arts and food festivals all offer special programming to keep everyone happy. And who knows? They just might learn something.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • CBC Kids Days
      July 18-19
      CBC Kids Days
      It's a kid-takeover at the CBC for two days this summer with live performances, games, activities, crafts and the stars from CBC Kids shows.
      CBC Toronto
    • Sorauren Park Movies in the Square
      July 28
      Sorauren Park Movies in the Square
      Grab the blankies and enjoy a pizza dinner at any of these family-friendly outdoor film screenings on throughout the summer.
      Sorauren Park
    • KidZfest
      July 28 - August 5
      KidZfest
      Come for the rides, stay for the visits from Paw Patrol, Angelina Ballerina, Barney and many Marvel superheroes.
      Canada's Wonderland
    • Taste of the Danforth
      August 10-12
      Taste of the Danforth
      Included in this huge Greek festival featuring a Kids' Fun Zone with a clubhouse, Lego experience, rides, games and film screenings.
      Greektown
    • CNE
      August 17 - September 3
      CNE
      The CNE is a colourful maze of mid-way rides, carnival games, unusual food, shows and a Kids' World park space. In short, it's kid heaven.
      Exhibition Place
    • Camp Wavelength
      August 18-19
      Camp Wavelength
      Puppet shows, art-making, installations and music are all part of this family-friendly festival that offers kids under 12 free admission.
      Fort York National Historic Site
    • BuskerFest
      August 31 - September 3
      BuskerFest
      BuskerFest returns this year with kid-friendly entertainment like jugglers, acrobats and clowns. Plus, the stuff of dreams: a Mac 'n' cheese festival.
      Woodbine Park
    • Spark Arts Festival
      September 8
      Spark Arts Festival
      A whole day of kid-friendly activities is on at this family-friendly festival, with performances, art experiences and culinary programming for kids.
      Ontario Place
    • Danforth East Arts Fair
      September 15-16
      Danforth East Arts Fair
      Bring your little Picassos along to this big arts fair featuring kids activities lined up in the Children's Tent, including crafting and performances.
      East Lynn Park
    • Canada Kids Festival
      September 22-23
      Canada Kids Festival
      This free festival includes activities for all age groups, like a kids film festival, expo, programming and talent show.
      Mel Lastman Square
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Hector Vasquez

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