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About Toronto Kids Events

Your Daily Guide to Kids Activities in Toronto

Toronto Kids Events helps families discover amazing activities happening across Toronto and the GTA. Whether you're looking for library storytimes, community centre drop-ins, museum free days, or indoor play centres, we've got you covered.

Our platform aggregates events from dozens of trusted sources and updates daily, so you always have the freshest information about what's happening this week. Filter by age group, sort by date, and find activities perfect for your familyβ€”all in one convenient place.

Over 90% of events are FREE! We feature 3700+ free events out of 4000+ total listings. Events with a green "FREE" badge are confirmed free. Events without the badge may charge admissionβ€”check the venue's website for details.

What You'll Find:

πŸ“š Toronto Public Library events (storytimes, crafts, STEM programs)
πŸ›οΈ Museum & gallery free admission days (ROM, AGO, Science Centre)
πŸŽͺ Community centre drop-in programs (playgroups, youth programs, gym time)
🌳 EarlyON drop-in sessions for babies & toddlers
πŸƒ Parks & Recreation programs across Toronto
🎨 Arts, cultural, and educational activities
🌿 Nature programs and outdoor adventures
🀸 Indoor play centres & trampoline parks (paid admission)

Mostly Free. Always Family-Friendly. Updated Daily.

We focus primarily on free events so families can enjoy Toronto's incredible community resources without breaking the bank. We also include popular paid venues like indoor playgrounds so you have all your options in one place. From babies to teens, there's something for every age group.

Ready to explore? Start browsing this week's events!

Data Sources

Toronto Kids Events aggregates information from trusted government, institutional, and community sources to provide comprehensive event listings for Toronto families. All data is updated daily to ensure accuracy.

Toronto Public Library (TPL)

Library events including storytimes, crafts, STEM programs, and educational activities are sourced from the Toronto Public Library Open Data API. This official API provides real-time event information from all 100+ TPL branches across Toronto.

Museums & Cultural Institutions

Free admission events are compiled from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Ontario Science Centre, and Harbourfront Centre. These include Third Tuesday Night Free, First Wednesday Night Free, weekend free floor programs, and ongoing cultural activities.

Community Centres

Drop-in programs including playgroups, youth programs, family gym time, and arts & crafts sessions are compiled from 18 major Toronto community centres including Scadding Court, High Park, Beaches, Leaside Memorial Gardens, St Lawrence, and others across the city.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Free drop-in programs for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers are sourced from EarlyON Child and Family Centres across Toronto. These programs provide play, learning, and community connections for families with young children.

Parks & Recreation

Drop-in recreational programs including swimming, skating, gym time, and sports activities are compiled from the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation program database, covering hundreds of facilities across the city.

Community Events

Additional community events, festivals, workshops, and activities are sourced from various community organizations, cultural groups, and event platforms including ChatterBlock, Family Fun Canada, and local community partners.

Location & Mapping

Event locations and mapping utilize Google Maps. Distance calculations use the Haversine formula with a 1.6x correction factor optimized for Toronto's urban grid system, providing realistic walking/driving distance estimates.

Note: Toronto Kids Events is an independent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, institution, or organization. All event information is provided for informational purposes only. Please verify details with event organizers before attending.

Contact

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