Family-Friendly Events for Victoria Day Long Weekend

Fun fact: Victoria Day was declared a Canadian holiday by the government in 1845. Since then, Canadians have come up with unique ways of celebrating the first long weekend with warm weather. Looking for ways to celebrate the weekend with your little ones? Here’s a list of some of the coolest family-friendly events happening this Victoria Day Long Weekend.

Dino Park in Barrie (Beside Georgian Mall)
Saturday, May 14 – Monday, May 23, 2022

Are your little ones obsessed with all things dinosaur-related? Make them feel like they’re in Jurassic Park this long weekend. No matter your age, there’s something at Dino Park for you, from carnival rides and food to animatronic life-size dinosaurs. And since the park is outdoors, enjoy the beautiful weather and take beautiful outdoor photos of your memorable weekend in the Mesozoic Era.

All National Junior Drummers with First Fire Dance @ Harbourfront Centre
Monday, May 23, 2022 @ 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Experience First Nations Pow Wow style drumming this long weekend at the Harbourfront Centre. Presented as a part of a global children’s festival, your family gets to enjoy a performance by the Toronto Council Fire’s All Nations Junior Drummers. The group is made up of youth from various First Nations communities, joined by young dancers from First Fire Dance.

Junior, International Children’s Festival @ Harbourfront Centre
Saturday, May 21, 2022 – Monday, May 23, 2022

The theme of this year’s kids’ festival at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto is “Big Thoughts for Growing Minds.” While engaging your little ones in diversifying thought and challenging them to think outside the box, the festival is filled with both indoor and outdoor activities and programming for your kids to flex their hearts and minds this long weekend.

Japanese Yosakoi Dance Demo with Sakuramai Toronto @ Harbourfront Centre
Saturday, May 21, 2022 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Feel the energy of dance and the beauty of storytelling with a dance performance by Sakuramai Toronto.

Victoria Day Fireworks @ Canada’s Wonderland
Sunday, May 22, 2022

Looking for the classic May 2-4 experience this long weekend? Your family can head to Canada’s Wonderland to witness its annual Victoria Day fireworks display in the evening after a day full of rides, rollercoasters, and funnel cake of course.

Fine Motor Skill Activities for Toddlers

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