Free Kids Activities – Things and Stuff to do for Kids
“I’m bored!”, “I wanna gooo somewhere.” “Can’t we do SOMETHING?!”
Don’t you wish you had a dollar for each time you’ve have heard that phrase? I know, I do, and that’s why I compiled a list of my favourites stuff and activities for kids. The best part is that most of it is free or very cheap. Our family has tried and tested many of these great freebies for Kids and had a great time doing it. (and still do!) Not to mention it saved us a bunch of money. Current Activities are found on the top. Please check our monthly Ontario Calendar here for more events and activities.
Enjoy!
Kids Summer Activities and Fun Across Ontario
Swimming
Tim Horton’s Free Swimming Days, view pools and schedule here – starting in June. Also, Free swimming hours are offered at most local pools during community days. Contact your local pool for available dates and times.
Bowling
Kids Can Bowl for Free . This summer bowling program allows for 2 free games per/day (value $500) Offered at Bowling Centres in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and Saskatchewan – more here
Golf
Summer Festivals: Ontario’s Summer Festivals are always a hit. From parades, carnivals, live music, entertainment, there is an event for everyone, check the current Festival post here
All Seasons
Store Events – DIY Workshops
Lowes Build And Grow Clinics for Kids offer free kids crafts once per month, more here
Home Depot Kids DIY workshops first Saturday each month, see what activities are planned, here
Toys”R”US Canada Play Days and Free Events, make crafts, play games and even get a gift to make and take home, more info here
Saturday’s. Offered every month.
Michaels Canada: Kids Crafts Events and Classes. Every month. Saturdays between 10am – noon. Free or a small fee of $2 per child Find dates here
Museums ~ Art Galleries ~ Science Centers
Toronto AGO: Art Gallery Of Ontario Free admission for Ontario high school students with valid ID youth ages 14 to 25.Tuesday through Friday after 3 pm.
Winter
Ice Skating
Tim Horton’s Free Family Skating, view schedule here – offered during the winter holidays and March Break
Plus: Free skating days are offered at most local arenas during the holiday season. Call your local arena for dates and times.
Special Events
Cineplex Free Movie Day
October 18th- FREE Movies Event. Admission is free. Buy popcorn, pop & selected candy for $2 to support of the Canadian Olympic Foundation.
schedule here