What’s On for Family Fun in Toronto in August
Let’s start with the bad news: We’re on the downside of the summer of 2026. All too soon, the temperature will be dropping and your family will be packing away the shorts, sandals, and sunscreen. But before we get back to regular life, we have the whole of August… a solid month to fill with summertime fun. So to help you make the most of the last stretch of your family’s summer, we’ve rounded up a bunch of attractions and events in Toronto in August that we think will help to make this month a memorable one.
Family Fun Events & Attractions in Toronto in August
Toronto Caribana Weekend
Downtown Toronto & Exhibition Place
Thursday, July 30 – Monday, August 3, 2026
Caribana is the vibrant, city-wide celebration of Caribbean culture that’s taken over Toronto since 1967. Enjoy family-friendly music stages, parades, delicious food, and costumes all weekend long, culminating with the Grand Parade on Saturday August 1.
KidZfest Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland
Until Sunday August 2
Little ones are in for a treat at KidZfest at Canada’s Wonderland! Meet favourite characters from PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Blue’s Clues & You!, enjoy high-energy dance parties, live entertainment, clowns and magicians, and spend the day riding family favourite attractions.
Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS)
Christie Pits, Corktown Common & Bell Manor Park
Thursdays and Sundays through Sunday August 23
Thursday evenings at Corktown Common and Sundays at Christie Pits, catch free family-friendly movies under the stars with TOPS. Films start at sundown… Pack your snacks and a blanket!
Community Sunday at MOCA
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 158 Sterling Rd.
Sunday August 9
On the first Sunday of every month, enjoy free admission for kids under 18, drop-in tours, creativity-focused workshops, and hands-on family art activities inspired by MOCA’s exhibits. A calm, inspiring option for a hot summer day.
WAYO Children’s Festival
David Crombie Park
Wednesday August 12 – Sunday August 16
WAYO Children’s Festival was created especially for children and families. This imaginative festival features interactive theatre, storytelling, music, art, circus performances, workshops, and hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and play.
Wheels on the Danforth
Danforth Avenue
Saturday August 15
Wheels on the Danforth is a free community festival combines classic cars, live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and local businesses for a fun day out that’s perfect for all ages.
Dusk Dances
Withrow Park (South of Danforth Ave. between Carlaw & Logan)
Sunday August 2 – Sunday August 9
Dusk Dances is an outdoor evening dance festival that transforms the park into a stage. The free or pay-what-you-can performances begin at sundown, featuring interactive and family-appropriate dance pieces.
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE/The Ex)
Exhibition Place
Friday August 21 – Monday September 7
Let’s go to The Ex! It’s time for Toronto’s iconic summer fair with rides, games, food, a kid’s midway, shopping, live music, and the Air Show on Labour Day weekend. There’s no better way to close out the summer than with a visit to the CNE.
Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market
Kensington Market
Sunday, August 30
On the last Sunday of the month, Kensington Market transforms into a pedestrian-only neighbourhood filled with live music, street performers, local vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. Kids will love exploring the colourful streets while parents browse the independent shops and food stalls.
Family Days at the Aga Khan Museum
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive
Sundays in August from 12-4
Sundays in August, families can enjoy free drop-in art-making activities, hands-on crafts, storytelling, and gallery exploration inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Activities are geared toward children ages 5–12 but are enjoyable for the whole family.
