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 2025. 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 31 – Monday August 4
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 Sunday August 2.
Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS)
Christie Pits & Corktown Common
Thursdays and Sundays through Sunday August 24
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 3
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.
Dusk Dances
Withrow Park (South of Danforth Ave. between Carlaw & Logan)
Sunday August 3 – Sunday August 10
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.
Kids Fest Toronto
Toronto Event Centre, 181 Rexdale Blvd.
Monday August 4
Keep the Caribana spirit going on the holiday Monday! Toronto Carnival Monday Kids & Family Fest features interactive workshops, music, crafts, and live performances—all designed for little ones. Great for a structured day of play and creativity during the long weekend. Admission is $20 for kids and $10 for parents.
Hockey Diversity Alliance Road Hockey Tournament with Colin Kaepernick & Marshawn Lynch
Location TBA – GTA
Saturday August 16
This year, the Hockey Diversity Alliance is teaming up with NFL greats Colin Kaepernick and Marshawn Lynch for this free road hockey tournament for an expected 250 youth players. Expect sportsmanship, community spirit, and fun for kids and parents alike.
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE/The Ex)
Exhibition Place
Friday August 15 – Monday September 1
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.
Toronto International BuskerFest
Woodbine Park
Friday August 29 – Monday September 1
Buskerfest is the perfect way to end the month (and the summer!) This joyful street performer festival features acrobats, fire jugglers, magicians, stilt walkers, and many musical acts filling the park with surprise and delight.
