Fun Things to Do with Kids in Toronto in July
Fill up those water bottles, slip on your comfortable shoes and slather your kids and yourself in sunscreen because Toronto in July is a busy month! Kicking it off with Canada Day celebrations and fireworks, plus street festivals and other outdoor celebrations are back in full force, ready to keep your kids busy, as well as supply some fun (and delicious food) into your life. Below we round up over a dozen things to do with your family this July in Toronto, including some of our favourite street festivals and park parties. But since we know the weather won’t always cooperate, we’ve thrown in a few other events and experiences, including plays and of course Wonderland’s annual kids fest.
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Toronto in July
FIFA Fan Festival
Through Sunday July 19
Fort York National Historic Site
Even if you don’t have tickets to a match, families can soak up the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Toronto’s official Fan Festival. Expect giant viewing screens, live entertainment, food vendors, interactive soccer activities and a festive atmosphere celebrating the world’s biggest sporting event. (Check the schedule before heading out, as programming may change.)
Rhythms of Canada Festival
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr.
Wednesday July 1
Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with a day of world-class performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and delicious food at the Rhythms of Canada Festival at Aga Khan Museum. Enjoy live performances including Ahmed Moneka Jazz, Whispr and the Larnell Lewis Band, take a kite decorating workshop, learn Bollywood dance moves or enjoy hot-off-the-grill street food. Soccer fans can cheer on their favourite team for all three Canada Day matches in the air-conditioned Game Zone Tent and catch kick-off on the big screen! Admission to the Museum is FREE all day to all visitors
Downsview Park’s Canada Day Celebrations
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave., Toronto
July 1
One of the city’s biggest Canada Day parties takes place in the city’s north end, at Downsview Park’s Festival Terrace. There you’ll find kid-friendly inflatables and games, live entertainment, and a market. There will also be lots of yummy things to eat, thanks to the visiting food trucks. The party wraps up with a firework show, which will likely start after 10pm.
Admittance into the festival is free.
East York Canada Day Parade & Party
Parade runs from Dieppe Park to Stan Wadlow Park
Party takes place at Stan Wadlow Park, 375 Cedarvale Ave., Toronto
July 1
Celebrate Canada’s birthday in East York with a parade that departs Dieppe Park at 10:30am and winds its way through East York’s streets to Stan Wadlow Park. Then starting at around 11am, party in Stan Wadlow Park where there will be an artisan market, a full day of live entertainment and an extensive kids’ section that includes midway-style rides and games. And for the adults, there’s the Muddy York beer garden. All this action is located just steps away from an outdoor pool and splash pad, so bring your swimsuits. The day caps off with fireworks; those will brighten the sky at around 10pm. Access to this event is free but the midway rides are extra.
Other Canada Day Events & Firework Displays
Various locations
July 1
East York and Downsview Park aren’t the spots in Toronto where your family can wish Canada a happy birthday. Celebrate Canada Day with fireworks, live music, family entertainment, cultural performances and activities happening across the city. Popular celebrations take place at Mel Lastman Square, Ashbridges Bay Park, and Harbourfront Centre, making it one of the biggest family days of the summer.
The TD Festival of South Asia
Gerrard St. E. from Greenwood Ave. to Coxwell Ave.
Saturday July 11 – Sunday July 12
If your family loves food, then this celebration of South Asian culture featuring a wide range of food vendors is a must-visit. A lengthy stretch of Gerrard Street East will be closed to cars and turned over to people, patios, and dozens of vendors and sidewalk sales. The street will also be packed with live music and colourful dance performances.
Family Fest
Guild Park & Gardens, 201 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto
Friday July 10 – Sunday July 12
With a focus on international and multicultural stories, this year’s Family Fest features performances in a variety of art forms along with hands-on activities in music, literacy, and more. Family Fest invites children from toddlers to teens to explore their creativity and offers families a fun-filled festival where kids can learn, play, and discover the joy of performing arts. The 2026 Festival starts Friday July 10 with the anchor production of The Three Musketeers by The Lakeside Players, with a pre-show performance by Jay9 Dance Centre. Over the weekend, The Three Musketeers will perform nightly at 6pm, with multicultural daytime activities, performances, and activations including returning acts such as Spirit of Africa, Poesy, and Scarborough Uke Jam! New faces at Family Fest include storytelling, music and dance by Hi Blue Butterfly, Rubena Sinha, Selena Russo, and many more
Youth Day Festival
St. Lawrence Market North
Thursday July 23, 12pm – 10pm
Youth Day Toronto (YD | T.O) is a free annual full-day celebration of young artists showcasing their positive achievements in music, dance, art, and photography. Featuring hundreds of like-minded volunteers, youth performers, and mentor headliners as part of the production, all participants are focused on the belief of finding passion and release in the arts.
Caribana Junior Carnival & Family Day
Neilson Park, Scarborough
Saturday July 18
Junior Carnival is an annual parade that gives children the opportunity to celebrate Caribbean culture and share it with their community. Young masqueraders dance through the streets in their brightly coloured costumes. This parade, similar to the Carnival is made up of a series of band leaders displaying costumes in competition. The Junior Carnival and Family Day event provides its audience and the surrounding community of Malvern the opportunity to experience the cultural presentation of young performers as they participate in their earlier years. Get your dose of fun and music here.
KidZfest at Wonderland
1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
Saturday July 22 – August 2
How do you make somewhere like Wonderland even more fun? With KidZfest! By adding in interactive shows and character meet and greets that star some of TV’s biggest names (if you’re a kid). Depending on the day and time, your family can catch Thomas the Train, Peppa Pig, various Marvel superheroes and even Bluey and her sister Bingo. There will also be lots of other fun including magic shows, dance parties and of course Doo Doo the clown will be making his regular appearance. KidZfest is included with your Wonderland ticket, which starts at around $50.
Ossfest
Ossington Ave. between Dundas St. and Queen St
Saturday July 25
The always busy street of Ossington takes things up a notch at its annual street festival, which sees the strip between Dundas and Queen closed to cars. And while the extended patios, live music and food might be the stars of this event, there will be plenty of activities to keep the kids busy. More details on this giant party will be shared soon.
