If you’re looking for activities in the city to fill up your Family Day long weekend, look no further! Here are 10 Toronto events that will educate, inspire, and entertain participants of all ages. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Arcadia Earth Family Fun Fest

Take part in a weekend of Earth-themed fun this Family Day! Arcadia Earth will host a four-day celebration full of family-friendly activities. With tickets to the immersive exhibit, families can also enjoy a jungle-themed bouncy castle, face painting, sustainable crafts, and the opportunity to meet live animals and learn about wildlife conservation. More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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AGO Family Day Weekend

Spend your long weekend immersed in art and creativity. From Friday to Monday, the AGO is hosting a ton of art-inspired activities for all ages. Join an all-day DJ dance party, take a family-friendly guided tour of current exhibit The Culture, listen to readings from children’s author Nadia Hohn, and collect and colour artist trading cards, featuring 10 original designs by Rachel Joanis (illustrator of this beautiful SheDoesTheCity artwork). More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The Darkest Dark

The award-winning, out-of-this-world stage show is back at Young People’s Theatre! Inspired by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s children’s book, The Darkest Dark follows a young Hadfield overcoming his fear of the dark to watch history unfold. Tickets for all six performances this long weekend (including a pay-what-you-wish show) are still available. More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Family Day at the BSM 

Lace up for the long weekend at the Bata Shoe Museum. Play ‘Laces and Ladders’ and iSpy, take part in fun crafts, or model a new pair of shoes at the Try-On Shoes area. Be sure to check out their current exhibits: Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists, Exhibit A: Investigating Crime and Footwear, and Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s. More info.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Family Day at the Museum

The Aga Khan Museum has a long weekend stacked with fun and free programming in celebration of Family Day and Lunar New Year. On top of free admission to the Museum Collections Gallery, your family can enjoy lion dance and musical performances, live calligraphy demonstrations, and lantern painting + clay tile making workshops. More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Frosty Feathers: Toronto Islands Birding Exploration

Family Day falls during peak bird-watching season, so this weekend is an excellent time to learn about the birds of Toronto with your kids. This free birding exploration will take you to Ward’s Island, where expert guides will help you identify the diverse species that call the Toronto Islands home. Pack your binoculars and bundle up for an outdoor adventure! More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kidapalooza Family Festival 

Looking for the ultimate family fun day? Kidapalooza has it all in their massive indoor space. Admission includes unlimited access to hands-on arts and crafts, inflatables, amusement rides, live stage shows, a petting zoo, carnival games, and even a meet & greet with the characters of Bluey! More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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ROM Family Day Weekend

Bring the dino lovers in your family to the ROM for a long weekend of interactive fun, with free admission for kids! Activities include a make-your-own fossil station, Jurassic junk art, and a prehistoric play zone. Plus, meet Sierra, Canada’s first interactive and life-size animatronic Utahraptor. More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Toronto Black Film Festival Family Day

The Toronto Black Film Festival has planned an exciting afternoon of family-friendly films, shows, crafts, and activities. Head over to Carlton Cinema to participate in Kemetic yoga for kids, craft workshops inspired by iconic Black abstract artists, and screenings of Sunny’s Quest and The Mystery of Waza. More info. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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TO History Museums 

Toronto History Museums across the city are buzzing with free, fun, and educational events this Family Day long weekend. Activities include zine-making, cut-out poetry, storytelling programs, a performance from the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, and cooking in an 1800s mess kitchen! More info.