Victoria Day 2023 with Kids

Victoria Day is a beloved holiday in Canada. It’s a time to honour the birthday of Queen Victoria and commemorate a part of Canadian history. For families with kids, Victoria Day is an excellent opportunity to spend time together and make lasting memories and explore events locally. Keep reading for some fun and exciting ideas for celebrating Victoria Day 2023 with kids, so you can make the most of this special holiday.

KidsFestTO @ Markham Fairgrounds (Markham)

Spend your Victoria Day Weekend at the KidsFestTO at Markham Fairgrounds. This three-day event runs both indoors and outdoors so your family can have your long weekend fun, your way. This fair isn’t just a classic fair with your midway rides and popcorn. Your little ones can also get their faces painted and experience The SuperDogs Show! Other KidsFestTO activities include:

  • Jumping castles
  • Kiddie midway
  • Petting zoo
  • Fun foods
  • Live entertainment

… and plenty more!

To get tickets, see the festival map, or get directions, check out the KidsFestTO website.

Victoria Day Fireworks @ Dundas Driving Park (Hamilton)

Looking for free family fun this Victoria Day Long Weekend 2023? The Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise presents a free and family-friendly fireworks event at the Dundas Driving Park. Before the fireworks at 9:30 PM, catch some live music and face painting with your little ones.

To learn more about the event — including parking options — check out the event website.

Victoria Day SpeedFest @ Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Bowmanville)

As per the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, “the schedule includes races in the Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin, Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin, and the Super Production Challenge.”

The event includes activities like:

  • Interactive displays
  • Vendors
  • Food
  • The Beer Garden
  • Live music Saturday night in the CTMP Marketplace

… while the Canadian Tire Fun Zone serves up fun activities for families with younger kids.

To buy tickets, view the event schedule, and check out the facility map, visit the Victoria Day SpeedFest website.

Victoria Day @ Canada’s Wonderland (Vaughan)

Coasters. Snacks. Thrills. And the main event — fireworks. All Greater Toronto Area habitants must attend a least one firework event at Canada’s Wonderland and witness the magic above Wonder Mountain. On Sunday, May 21st at 10PM, you and your little ones can enjoy more than 6,000 colourful explosions.

To learn more about the event, check out the Canada’s Wonderland website.


Kinder Buddies Oakville Child Care is a Quality First Daycare and Infant Care facility in Oakville, Ontario. We take care of children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 1/2 providing nutritious meals and fun activities all day long.

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