Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Brampton

"Just down the road from the Gooderham is St. Lawrence Market, which has been a fixture in Toronto for over two centuries. Every week, more than 120 vendors set up shop, and their colourful displays bursting with the likes of organic produce, fresh-baked goods, homemade jam and Canadian cheeses are photo heaven."

"Located on Ossington between Queen and Dundas, this tiny shop opened two years ago and has been garnering rave reviews ever since. The Mango Pudding/Warm Coconut Sticky Rice ice cream is a must-try, and beer nerds will be psyched to see a Bellwood’s stout flavour on the menu. The kiddos will fall in love with the Cinnamon Toast flavour and Campfire Marshmallow."

"Toronto’s most famous ice cream sandwich can be found at Bang Bang on Ossington Avenue. The now iconic ice cream sandwich shop in Toronto opened its doors in 2014. Local foodies quickly caught wind and queues begun snaking down the street at the first whiff of warm weather (and during cooler temps too, if we’re honest)."

"Toronto’s City Hall is the main draw here but the revitalization that’s been going on has locals coming back. Just above all the concrete, the City Hall podium roof has turned into a public garden offering solace from the politics below. The permanent theatre stage has live performances during many of the festivals held here and don’t forget to check out the Peace Garden which has relocated to the west side of the square."

"Why You Need To Go: Is it even summer in the 6ix if you didn't stop to pose with the Toronto sign in the square?"

"Located in Riverdale, between Logan and Carlaw, just south of Danforth Avenue, Withrow Park is a hidden gem for newcomers and a weekend must for the neighbors The park is a whopping eight hectares and home to baseball diamonds, a sports field, outdoor tennis courts, table tennis, and a dog park, as well as children’s play areas and a wading pool. The Friends of Withrow Park host events in the park year-round, from skating and caroling parties in winter to pumpkin parades and picnics when the weather’s fine. The park is also home to a farmer’s market every Saturday from May to October."

"Head to Toronto’s Danforth neighborhood and visit Withrow Park for a day of fun adventures. Kids love the wading pool and playground while adults make use of the seven bike trails to explore the eight-hectare park on wheels. There is also a firepot, a clubhouse, a changing room and an off-leash dog area where local canines run free."

"Withrow Park is located in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto. The park features two ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, an off-leash area for dogs, a wading pool and a children's playground. In the middle of the park is the Withrow Park Outdoor Artificial Ice Rink!"

"Opened in 2006, the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts right in the crux of downtown at Queen and University is a gorgeous forum for performances from the National Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Opera Company (COC). For those looking for a..."

"The Royal Alexandra Theatre—or the Royal Alex, as it’s known—is a pretty spiffy affair. The newly restored 1907 Beaux-Arts triumph is, in fact, North America’s first properly royal theater. It gained its title thanks..."

"The Varley Art Gallery of Markham features frequently changing exhibitions from the permanent collection as well as historical contemporary exhibitions drawn from local, national and international sources. New ways of seeing and appreciating art are enhanced through a broad range of dynamic hands-on art-related activities, including group tours, school programs, studio art classes, workshops and lectures, and family activities, designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests."

"Varley Gallery Birthday Parties feature special art program-designed parties for children ages 4 to 12 that can be booked in our bright and spacious studio. The gallery will come alive through hands-o …"

"TIFF Bell Lightbox is not only the headquarters of the annual Toronto International Film Festival, but it’s also the city’s premier movie theater and entertainment complex, open to the public. Built in 2010, the modern facilities include five state-of-the-art cinemas, a restaurant, classrooms, a film reference library, gallery space, and a members’ lounge. Outside of the 10-day festival in September, TIFF Bell Lightbox screens new releases and runs thematic film programming year-round, focusing on anything from classic blockbusters to foreign indie films."

"The TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre and also the headquarters of the much-awaited Toronto International Film Festival. Your nightlife in Toronto gets too glam if you happen to time it right, when the festival is on!. However, when around the year TIFF Bell Lightbox is where film lovers, makers and event planners meet."

"Watching a show or seeing an exhibition at the TIFF is one of the cool things to do in Toronto at night. Photo: Tourism Toronto. Just a block west is HQ of the Toronto International Film Festival."

"Another great place to enjoy the outdoors in Toronto is Don Valley Brickworks Park, which can be found alongside Evergreen Brickworks. Set on the grounds of the old Brickworks factory is a now sprawling green space in Toronto that’s home to winding trails, hilltop epic views of the city’s skyline, floating boardwalks, and a few resident hawks, turtles, as well as other wildlife. Located in the Lower Don River Valley, this is the perfect oasis for a dose of green in Toronto."

"It was formerly a quarry and brickworks operation dating from 1889, but today the furnaces are quiet, and the site is reverting back to nature. Here, you'll find 15 biking and walking trails along with four ponds, an off-leash dog park area, and washrooms. Just south of the park is the Evergreen Brickworks environmental park."

"During summer, there’s no better place to beat the heat than at Kidstown Water Park in Scarborough. The only water park operated by the City of Toronto, it offers free aquatic activities for young children including a tipping bucket, spray rings, squirting aquatic animals and a wading pool. With a large grassy area to picnic on, Kidstown is open from mid-June until the Sunday of Labour Day weekend."