Toronto
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville
Oct 28 · Family event; strobe lighting warning
Find your next
family outing.
Discover events, parks and things to do with kids in the GTA.
Coming up in the GTA
A few plans for your family calendar.
Nov 14Oakville
See organizer detailsOakville
Oakville Santa Claus Parade
Nov 14 · Family event; no age restriction listed
Nov 27Vaughan
Child $32.75; adult/senior $39.60Vaughan
Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright
Nov 27 · Family event; ages 1 and under free
Oct 31Vaughan
From $45+Vaughan
Daytime Tricks and Treats at Canada's Wonderland
Oct 31 · Family event; ride-specific restrictions apply
Nov 1Vaughan
No fee listed; confirm with VPLVaughan
Celebrate Diwali at Vellore Village Library
Nov 1 · Children's programme; no numeric age range listed
Oct 31Richmond Hill
No admission fee listedRichmond Hill
Boo Bash storytime and costume walk at Richvale
Oct 31 · Families; no numeric age limit listed
Oct 30Richmond Hill
From $10+Richmond Hill
Halloween Howl for grades 6–8
Oct 30 · Grades 6–8; ActiveRH lists ages 10–13
Markham
Free Olde Tyme Christmas art at the Varley
Dec 12 · Family-friendly; no numeric age range listed
Parks & playgrounds
Playgrounds, walking trails and room to explore.
Mississauga
Jack Darling Memorial Park
Waterfront · Trails · Splash pad
Mississauga
Kariya Park
Gardens · Walking · Seasonal flowers
Mississauga
Erindale Park
Trails · Nature · Birdwatching
Mississauga
Lakeside Park
Playground · Splash pad · Waterfront
Mississauga
J.C. Saddington Park
Playground · Walking · Picnic
Mississauga
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
Gardens · Nature · Seasonal flowers
Mississauga
Max Ward Memorial Park
Plane spotting · Walking · Viewing platform
Mississauga
Community Common
Walking · Green space
Places to play & get active
Find your next swim, skate or recreation session.
Mississauga
Meadowvale Community Centre
Pool · Gym · Library
Mississauga
Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Mattamy Sports Park
Gym · Sports · Drop-in programs
Mississauga
Malton Community Centre
Pool · Warm pool · Gym
Mississauga
Mississauga Sports & Entertainment Centre — Rinks
Arena · Skating
Mississauga
Paul Coffey Arena
Arena · Skating
Mississauga
Port Credit Memorial Arena
Arena · Skating
Mississauga
Living Arts Centre
Art · Studios · Registered classes
Mississauga
UTM Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre
Pool · Gym · Indoor track
Ways to save as a family
Useful passes, offers and ways to save.
Mississauga
Borrow a family trip to the ROM
Ongoing program · availability varies
Mississauga
Borrow a swim or skate outing
Ongoing program · availability varies
Mississauga
Little passengers. One less fare.
Ongoing fare policy · check current terms
Mississauga
Help with the cost of getting active
Annual assistance · application required
A little more for lessToronto
$0Toronto
A museum night that costs $0.
Check upcoming dates and availability
A little more for lessToronto
5%Toronto
A little planning. A little saving.
Check upcoming dates and availability
A little more for lessMarkham
Free admission passMarkham
Borrow your next ROM visit from the library
During eligible museum opening hours; blackout dates apply.
A little more for lessMarkham
Day-use parking coveredMarkham
Borrow an Ontario Parks vehicle pass
During the chosen park’s operating season and day-use hours.
A growing local guide. Coverage varies by city. Confirm changing hours, prices and availability with the venue before visiting.