Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around Toronto
The GTA's most popular places to take kids in 2026
Each summer, thousands of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers weigh in on their favorite local places to take kids. This page is where we showcase the 2026 list of winners for the area. (Click here for the full list of nominees.)
Of course, there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in our area, not just this year's winners! After browsing the list below, check out our packed daily calendar, see what's happening this weekend, sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, and be sure to visit our Everything that's Free page! Plus we have comprehensive lists of birthday party venues, indoor play centers, classes, summer camps, and lots more!
| Top 20 Ranking | Category Winners |
| 1. Toronto Zoo 2. Centreville Amusement Park 3. Ontario Science Centre 4. Royal Ontario Museum 5. Village at Black Creek 6. African Lion Safari 7. The Kortright Centre for Conservation 8. Bird Kingdom a Tropical Adventure 9. Little Canada 10. Reptilia 11. Casa Loma 12. Chudleigh's Entertainment Farm 13. High Park Nature Centre 14. Hockey Hall of Fame 15. Lionel's Farm 16. McMichael Canadian Art Collection 17. Wet 'n' Wild Toronto 18. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto 19. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 20. Mirvish Productions |
Arts Educator: Great Big Theatre Company Sports Educator: Sunnyside Paddling Club STEM Educator: Ignite Academy - Toronto |
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Great Big Theatre Company
Great Big Theatre Company is a non-profit organization and registered charity with twenty years of experience in the area of arts education. Our mandate is the promotion of drama education for young people and the development of drama programs and productions for audiences of families and children. See website for more camp and class information. Multiple locations in Toronto, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region, the GTA and beyond.
