Welcome to yoyomama’s weekend guide! Your go-to list of family friendly fun things to do with kids in Toronto and the GTA.
It’s going to be a super hopping few days for the Easter Bunny this weekend in Toronto! There are Easter egg hunts scattered throughout the GTA, plus holiday-themed events with crafts, music, and entertainment for the kiddos. If you plan to keep your egg hunts in the backyard but still need some out-of-the-house fun, Disney’s The Lion King makes its return to the city, and there’s a Party for the Planet at the Zoo. ‘Hoppy’ weekend!
Easter EGGstravaganza
Friday, April 22nd – Sunday, April 24th, 11 am – 5 pm, Centre Island, Toronto
The Easter Bunny is visiting the city’s island! Take a fun ferry ride to Centre Island for Toronto’s largest Easter Egg Hunt, including rides, games, bouncy castle, face painting, and a petting zoo. Fun for the kids, and great for parents who would like to leave the egg hiding to the Easter Bunny: www.centreisland.ca
Great Egg Hunt At Black Creek Pioneer Village
Friday, April 22nd – Monday, April 25th, 11 am – 4 pm, Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
Chicks and lambs will arrive in time for Easter celebrations at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Hunt for eggs, watch a musician, and play games during this fun family event at Toronto’s historic village: www.blackcreek.ca
EGGciting Hunt At Casa Loma
Saturday, April 23rd – Monday, April 25th, 11 am – 2 pm, Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
Bring your little bunny to Casa Loma for a traditional Easter Egg Hunt! Eggs will be carefully hidden in the Hunting Lodge garden for kids to find. Coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies are included. Pre-registration is required: www.casaloma.org
Disney’s The Lion King
April 19th – June 12th, Princes Of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto
Families will love watching animals brought to life on stage and the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands in this much-loved tale. Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 5+: www.mirvish.com
Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade
Sunday, April 24th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Begins on Queen Street at Munro Park and proceeds west ending at Woodbine Avenue, Toronto
Attracting over 50, 000 spectators of all faiths, religions and cultures, the Beaches Lions Annual Easter Parade returns this year to delight kids and adults alike: www.beacheslions.com
Earth Day Celebrations, Todmorden Mills
Saturday, April 23rd, 12 pm – 4 pm, Todmorden Mills Museum & Art Centre, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto
Discover what you can do to help the planet! Participate in creating collaborative, environmentally friendly artwork. Tour the Wildflower Preserve to discover the natural habitats of the Don Valley: www.toronto.ca
Backyard Birdwatching
Saturday, April 23rd & Sunday, April 24th, 2 pm, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Did you know that KidSpark has a great view of woodlands and wetlands? Drop by and have a look out the KidSpark window, and experience the art of bird watching! Learn about the animals that live in and around our backyard wetlands. Ages 3-8: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Party For The Planet
Friday, April 22nd – Monday, April 25th, 10 am – 4 pm, Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto
Hop along to the Toronto Zoo’s “Eco-trail” this weekend! What better place to celebrate Easter and Earth Day than at the Zoo. Families will learn about ways they can be ambassadors for living in a more environmentally friendly way. Also a great chance to pick up a rain barrel at a reduced rate all weekend: www.torontozoo.com
Farther Afield:
Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts
Saturday, April 23rd, 1 pm – 4 pm, Creative Kids Place, 3176 Ridgeway Drive – Unit 55, Mississauga
Bring in the kids for a fun and free afternoon of crafts, plus an Easter Egg Hunt! Kids can also stuff and adopt some cute and cuddly teddy bear bunnies ($15+HST): www.creativekidsplace.ca
Easter Sing & Play Date
Monday, April 25th, 10:30 am, Sing Music Studio, 56 Lake Street, Mississauga
Hippity hop, Easter’s on its way! Kids can join Miss Mandi in an Easter celebration, complete with bunny ears, singing, dancing, chocolate-filled eggs, instruments to play, and lots of fun. Limited space available. For ages 0-7: www.singmusicstudio.com
Kidnetix Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 22nd, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Kidnetix, 90 Bovaird Drive Unit #50, Brampton
Kids can hunt for surprises and treats in the indoor playground, meet “Hunny” the Easter Bunny, win an Easter treats basket, make crafts, and have a blast! Cost is $15 per child: www.kidnetix.ca/brampton.html
Easter Egg Extravaganza at Mountsberg Conservation Area
Friday, April 22nd – Sunday, April 24th, 11 am – 3 pm, Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
Plenty of fun activities for the whole family, including an Easter egg hunt and a scavenger hunt for the older kiddos. You can also visit the animals at the Cameron Barn, check out the Birds of Prey, and then burn off some energy in the play barn: www.conservationhalton.on.ca
Sp’egg’tacular Easter, Ireland House
Saturday, April 23rd, 11 am – 4 pm, Ireland House at Oakridge Farm, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington
Kids can go on a special candy treasure hunt and meet the Easter Bunny when he makes his visit to Ireland House! A great afternoon for all ages, with live entertainment, refreshments, crafts, activities, games, and treat bags for the kids: museumsofburlington.com
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