It’s the Easter Long Weekend in Toronto, so we are packed with egg hunts, maple syrup fun, and family fairs! Whether you are heading out Saturday or Sunday, we’ve pulled the best family-friendly options happening across the GTA this April 4th and 5th, 2026.
See our top picks
Easter Fun For Everyone!
Green P Car Park #501, Etobicoke
Free outdoor fun with face painting, games, and balloon artists on Saturday.
Easter Fun Fest
The Markham Fairgrounds
An indoor festival with rides and games running Saturday and Sunday.
South Simcoe Railway Easter Bunny Express
South Simcoe Railway, Tottenham
A charming Easter-themed ride on classic 1920s passenger coaches.
· April 4
11EASTER FUN FEST : This long weekend festival takes over the Markham Fairgrounds offering four days of family rides, games, and activities. Expect plenty of jumping castles and a kiddie midway to keep the kids busy.It offers a full day of activities indoors at the Fairgrounds, perfect for the unpredictable spring weather.
: Take on the ultimate Easter Mini Mission inside the tiny world of Little Canada! Guests of all ages can explore the massive miniature landscape while completing the Easter-themed challenge.It’s an engaging, indoor activity right downtown perfect for exploring Canada in miniature.
FREE : Join the city of Pickering and the Legion for their annual Easter Parade. Bring your baskets because after the parade, there will be time to collect Easter treats!It's a classic, free community parade event to kick off the long weekend celebrations.
FREE : Head inside the Brampton City Hall atrium for a free Easter wonderland experience. There will be an elaborate balloon installation perfect for spring photos.It's a free, centrally located indoor activity offering cool photo ops during the long weekend.
: Take an exciting Easter-themed ride through the Beeton Creek Valley aboard classic 1920s passenger coaches. This is a sweet way to celebrate the season outside the city core.A charming, nostalgic train ride specifically themed for Easter, running both days of the weekend.
: This anticipated event features colourful eggs falling from the sky—perfect for a unique Easter experience on the farm. Check this one off the list Saturday as it ends that day.It sounds like a unique outdoor event where eggs fall from above, which is definitely memorable for kids.
DINO PARK : Stomp over to Bridlewood Mall for Dino Park, an immersive walk-thru experience featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs. It also has carnival thrills and food options.Dinosaurs are always a win, and this event combines roars with carnival rides—it covers two bases!
FREE : This free Etobicoke event includes a vendor market, face painting, a balloon artist, and fun races like the egg and spoon race. Great fun promised for the whole family!It's free, has face painting and balloon art, and includes classic egg races—perfect for a low-stakes Saturday afternoon.
: Catch some thrilling AHL hockey action on Saturday night supporting the Toronto Marlies at home. If your kids are into sports, this is high-energy entertainment.It’s a major local sporting event happening Saturday night if you need evening plans.
SHOKKAN: JAPANESE ART THROUGH THE SENSE OF TOUCH : This groundbreaking new exhibition explores the connection between Japanese objects and the sense of touch, opening its run on Saturday. It promises to be a unique visual and tactile experience.A unique art exhibition opening on Saturday that focuses on touch might be really engaging for curious kids.
: Explore the largest outdoor net park in North America, soaring up to 20 feet high! This unique ecological adventure includes slides, lookout points, and secret passages for the whole family to enjoy.It’s a huge, fun outdoor adventure involving bouncing on nets high up, great for active kids on Saturday.
· April 5
5: Celebrate Easter Sunday with a Signature Brunch Cruise navigating Toronto Harbour. This offers a special way to enjoy great food and views together.A special Easter Sunday brunch cruise is a memorable way to celebrate the holiday on the water.
FREE : The famous Beaches Easter Parade is back on Queen Street East! Get ready for the Easter spirit and enjoy the floats and community fun.This is a major, long-running Toronto tradition happening Sunday morning.
EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY MAGIC WITH WONDERPHIL! : If you are near Square One on Easter Sunday afternoon, check out this family magic show featuring WonderPhil. They will also have face painting and an Easter Bunny meet-and-greet.A dedicated magic show and photo op with the bunny makes for guaranteed fun on Easter Sunday.
: This is your absolute last chance to experience the Mountsberg sugarbush before it closes for the season on Sunday. Learn how maple magic is made in this historic setting.This is the final day for this maple experience, making it a great way to wrap up the syrup season this weekend.
: Enjoy face painting, crafts, baby animals, and wagon rides at this Caledon farm market event. The highlight is the Easter egg scramble where kids collect eggs.A classic farm experience with an egg scramble, wrapping up its run on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1FREE : General admission to all 10 Toronto History Museums is permanently free! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore historic sites like Black Creek Pioneer Village or Casa Loma (if included) without worrying about entry fees.Admission is permanently free to all 10 museums, making it an easy, no-cost cultural outing this Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Toronto this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are two free events: Easter Fun For Everyone! in Etobicoke on Saturday, and the Pickering Easter Parade on Saturday. Additionally, general admission to all 10 Toronto History Museums is permanently free.
Are there any maple syrup events happening this weekend?
Yes! Ontario Maple Weekend runs Saturday and Sunday across various producers. Also, Maple Town at Mountsberg Conservation Area runs until Sunday, April 5th, and the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at Bruce's Mill runs all weekend.
What Easter-specific events are running on Sunday, April 5th?
Sunday features the Beaches Easter Parade, the Easter Brunch Cruise, the final day of Downey's Annual Easterfest, and the Easter Sunday Family Magic show with WonderPhil in Mississauga.
