Sat 5 – Mon Sep 7
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1. Canadian International Air Show
“North America’s longest running air show”
An over-water air show
- Sat – Mon: 10am – 4pm: STEM Zone
- Aerospace displays
- Food vendors
- 10am – 3.40pm: The Exclusive Air Show Zone
- 11.30am – 11.59am: Pre-show Water Display
- 12pm – 3.40pm: Airshow
- Food & aviation-merchandise vendors
- Meet & greets with performers & pilots
Kids Zone
- Temporary tattoos
- Colouring stations
- Giveaways
Tickets include same day access to the CNE.
Location: Marilyn Bell park (1095 Lake Shore Blvd W)
Date: Sat Sep 5 – Mon Sep 7
Time: 12pm – 3.40pm
Price: $107.99 (general admission)
Age: All
Sat & Sun
- 12pm – 12.30pm, 2pm – 2.30pm, 4pm – 4.30pm & 6pm – 6.30pm: Foam party
- 12.30pm – 1pm, 2.30pm – 3pm & 4.30pm – 5pm: Toronto Circus Centre Youth Performance Troupe
- 1pm – 1.30pm, 3pm – 3.30pm & 5pm – 5.30pm: Pocket Circus
- 1.30pm – 2pm, 3.30pm – 4pm & 5.30pm – 6pm: Hercinia Arts (circus)
Mon
- 12pm – 12.30pm, 2pm – 2.30pm & 4pm – 4.30pm: Foam party
- 12.30pm – 1pm & 2.30pm – 3pm: TCC Youth Performance Troupe
- 1.30pm – 2pm, 3.30pm – 4pm & 4.30pm – 5pm: Hercinia Arts
Family Fun Zone
- Face painting
- Balloon twisting
- Giant games
- Building with Busker Bricks
- Mini acrobatics area
The pass includes access to Bark in the Park as well. Admission is by donation to Epilepsy Toronto.
Location: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E)
Date: Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 7
Time: Fri (4pm – 11pm), Sat (12pm – 11pm), Sun (12pm – 10pm), Mon (12pm – 7pm)
Price: $10
Age: All
3. CNE
The Canadian National Exhibition
Kids’ World daily performances
- 11am & 1.30pm: Magic show followed by meet n greet
- 12pm & 5pm: TROLLS Dance Party followed by meet n greet
- 12.30pm, 3pm & 5.30pm: Birds of Prey show
- 2.30pm: Gabby’s Dollhouse Tea Party followed by meet n greet
- 4pm & 6.30pm: Jambo Brothers acrobatics show
Kids’ World daily highlights:
- 10am – 8pm: Enchanted Forest Experience
- Meet characters & complete quests
- 10am – 8pm: Dragon’s Sanctuary
- Take on challenges in the forest then step into the dragon’s den
- Take on challenges in the forest then step into the dragon’s den
- 11am – 7pm: Patchwork Workshop
- 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm & 4.30pm: Circus workshop
- 12.30pm, 3pm & 5pm: Creatures of Whimsy
- Search for mystical creatures in a forest adventure
Kiddie Midway is open on weekends from 10am – 11pm and on Mon (10am – 9pm).
Location: Exhibition Place (100 Princes’ Blvd)
Date: Fri Aug 21 – Mon Sep 7
Time: Daily (10am – 12am), Mon (10am – 9pm)
Price: Adult general admission ($26.55), Child ages 5-13 ($22.12), Child age 4 & under (free)
Age: All
Sat & Sun
- 11am – 7pm: Surprise Matsuri Market
- Discover art, handmade creations & collectibles inspired by Japanese summer festivals
Sun
- 11.30am – 12.40pm: Wiggles With Karla
- Back to School: Kids’ activities include music, movement, storytelling & games
Advance registration recommended for Wiggles With Karla.
Location: The Well (486 Front St W)
Price: Free
Age: All
5. Canadian Opera Company
Open House
- Live performances
- Interactive activities
- Self-guided discovery stations
Location: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen S W)
Date: Sat Sep 5
Time: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Price: Free (advance registration required)
Age: All
Duration: 1hr
6. SpongeBob The Musical
Children’s theatre
- SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy & all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe
- Theme: the power of optimism
- Celebrates friendship & cooperation
Location: Randolph Theatre (736 Bathurst St)
Date: Sat Aug 22 – Sun Sep 20
Time: Sat & Sun (12pm & 4pm)
Price: $25.49 – $57.49
Age: 4+ (I’d recommend it for 6+)
Runtime: 2hrs (including a 20min intermission)
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7. Malibu Barbie Café
A limited-time dining pop-up
- 1970s Malibu-inspired immersive café
- Menu curated by MasterChef finalist – includes a kids’ menu
- Decorate cupcakes & build your own sundae
- Step into a life-size Barbie Box
- Barbie merchandise
- Outdoor roller skating ($) – age 5+ socks required, available for purchase
Skaters under the age of 12 must wear a helmet (helmets + knee pads available as part of the $1 skate fee). You’re welcome to bring your own gear.
Location: 70 The Esplanade
Date: Thu Aug 13 – Sun Nov 1
Time: 10am – 10pm
Price: Starting $41.54 per person (includes $10 food credit + $5 merch credit) . Children under 2 don’t need a ticket.
Age: All
Seating duration: 90min
8. Toronto Country Fest
Last weekend (extended)
- Sat & Sun (1pm – 4pm & 5pm – 8pm) & Mon (1pm – 4pm): Live music
- Sat & Sun (12pm – 5pm): Art carts
- Sat & Sun (1pm – 7pm): Face painting $3
- Sat & Sun (1pm – 9pm): Carnival games + cattle roping
- Sat (1pm – 10pm) & Sun (1pm – 9pm): Ferris Wheel $8 + Mechanical Bull Rides
Location: The Distillery Historic District (55 Mill St)
Date: Thu Aug 6 – Sun Sep 6
Time: 1pm til late
Price: Free
Age: All
- Daily: The Canine Circus
- Fri – Sun: Pyromeo circus act
- Sat: Pet costume contest
- Sat & Sun: Dogs Do Magic show
- Sat & Sun (12pm – 2pm): Puppy Cuddle Zone
- Sun: Canine-themed magic show
- Dog obstacle course
- Doggie play & splash zones
The pass includes access to Buskerfest as well. Admission is by donation to Epilepsy Toronto.
Location: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E)
Date: Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 7
Time: Fri (4pm – 8pm), Sat & Sun (12pm – 8pm), Mon (12pm – 7pm)
Price: $10
Age: All
10. Glow in the Wild
Technically in Scarborough 🙂
- An after-dark outdoor walking experience
- 2K+ handcrafted illuminated lantern displays bring the wild to life
- The route is approx 1.5km & runs through the Americas, Australasia & Core Woods areas
- Merch is available for purchase
- Stroller & wagon rentals available on a a first-come, first-served basis
Location: Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Rd)
Date: Thu Sep 3 – Sun Jan 3
Time: Sat & Sun (7.30pm – past 9pm)
Price: Adult ($38), Child ages 3-12 ($27), Child 2 & under (free)
Age: All
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