Indoor playground, adult fitness classes with childcare provided onsite for extra cost, art and cooking classes for 2-5 yrs, music classes for 4 mos- 3 yrs, Mandarin and French language classes for 3- 6 yrs, Evening drop-off program for 0 & up, & more. Tel: (416) 488-3825
Ages: 0- 5 years for the indoor playground; classes vary.
Major Intersection: Yonge Street & Lawrence Avenue East
Address: 3300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Over 7000 sq feet of pure ball entertainment with monthly ball themes. Summer gym camp, birthday parties, after-school programs, annual gym memberships, Sportball (non-competitive sports program) also available. Tel: (905) 828-4386
Ages: 6 months – 12 years
Major Intersection: The Collegeway & Ridgeway Drive
Address: 3615 Laird Rd Units 15- 16, Mississauga, ON
The City of Toronto offers programs for children of all ages, camps (March Break, holiday and summer camps), preschool programs, after-school recreation care, and youth leadership programs. Tel: 311 Website
Ages: Infants & up
Addresses: Multiple locations across Toronto
9 exhibit halls, Weston Family Innovation Centre for teens, KidSpark & hands-on workshops (8 yrs & under), planetarium shows (under 5 yrs), IMAX Dome educational films, sleepovers, Sci Fri nights, birthday parties & summer camps. Tel: (416) 696-1000
Ages: All ages
Major Intersection: Don Mills Road & Eglinton Avenue East
Address: 770 Don Mills Road, North York, ON
Pre-natal and post-natal programs, children’s classes for 2 mos- 6 yrs (drop off for 3- 6 yrs), pre-camp and summer camps, and birthday parties also offered. Tel: (416) 780-2088
Ages: Pre-natal classes; 2 months- 6 years.
Major Intersection: Avenue Road & Lawrence Avenue West
Address: 1640A Avenue Road, Toronto, ON
The zoo is home to over 5000 animals representing over 500 species. Zellers Discovery Zone featuring a kids zoo, 2 acre splash pad and water play area, and family entertainment at Waterside theatre. Tel: (416) 392-5929
Ages: All ages
Major Intersection: Sheppard Avenue East & Meadowvale Road
Address: 361a Old Finch Avenue, Toronto, ON
Indoor playground featuring a pirate ship play structure with slide and ball pit, several ride-on vehicles, motorized Thomas the Tank Engine on a figure-8 track. Birthday parties, babysitting services, camps also offered. Tel: (416) 693-1048
Ages: 0- 5 years (free for children under a year); Summer camps for 2.5 – 5 yrs
Major Intersection: Kingston Road & Victoria Park Avenue
Address: 1212 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON
Almost 30 buildings and structures on Markham Museum’s 25-acre site. Preregistered special interest programs available (register here). Special events on throughout the year including Scaryfest for Halloween. School break programs and camps. Tel: (905) 294-4576
Ages: All ages. School Break Programs & Camps are for ages 3 & up.
Major Intersection: Markham Road & 16th Avenue
Address: 9350 Hwy. 48 (Markham Rd.), Markham, ON
A place of welcome and delight, Smock is a cozy café, an art and craft oasis & an evolving classroom. Kids can create & play, their grown-ups can unwind, connect with others, grab a bite, or take a rare moment for themselves. Tel: (416) 530-0888
Ages: Newborn to 11 yrs for classes, summer camps 4- 9 yrs.
Major Intersection: Roncesvalles & Bloor Street West
Address: 287 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON
145 animals and 64 species including leopards, tigers, bobcats, reptiles and primates. Daily feeding tour at 1:30pm. Overnight safari program for groups, overnight safari zoo camp, and birthday parties available. Tel: (905) 983-5016
Ages: All ages
Major Intersection: Hwy 401 & Mill Street South
Address: 3667 Concession Road 6, Orono, Ontario
We offer birthday parties, short-term childcare, programs, nanny service and drop-in play ($6 for the whole day). Tel: (416) 691-5111 Website
Ages: Drop-in Play, Birthdays & Programs: 0- 6 years, Camps: 3- 6 years, Babysitting: 18 mos & up.
Major Intersection: Queen Street East & Woodbine Avenue
Address: The Beach Mall, 1971 Queen St E, Suite 204, Toronto, ON
5300 sq. ft. play area with wave slides, spiral slides, monkey bars, a separate play area for little ones under 2 ½ years old. Birthday party packages and March Break and summer camps also available. Tel: (905) 337-8535 Website
Ages: 0 – 10 years for play area, camps – 2-5 years.
Major Intersection: QEW and Dorval Drive
Address: 245 Wyecroft Road Unit 3, Oakville, ON
Children’s musical plays, shows, operas, puppet show, and interactive play. Check website for current shows. All shows are 1 hour. Summer drama day camps also offered. Tel: (416) 368-8031
Ages: 3- 10 yrs; Summer drama day camps for 4- 9 yrs
Major Intersection: Yonge Street & Sheppard Avenue
Address: 601 Merton Street, Toronto, ON
Beautiful gardens, walking paths, Sprout Club (songs & nature crafts), summer camps, Teaching Gardens, and birthday parties. Tel: (416) 397-1341 Website
Ages: All ages to enjoy the gardens, Sprout Club 1- 3 yrs, Storytime drop-in up to 6 yrs, Camps 3- 11 yrs.
Major Intersection: Leslie & Lawrence Avenue East
Address: 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Available programs include swimming, afterschool programs, music, and camp. Subsidies are available. We also offer FREE drop in Growing up Healthy Downtown programs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the first Monday of every month. Tel: (416) 598-3444 Website
Ages: Ages 0 to 12
Major Intersection: Queen Street and McCaul Street
Address: 23 Grange Road, Toronto, ON
