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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Toronto, Canada

6 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Toronto

Royal Ontario Museum art museum in Toronto, ON🎨 Museum
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4.7(42,167)$$$

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's largest natural history and world cultures museum, offering an incredible journey through time and around the globe. With massive dinosaur skeletons, ancient Egyptian mummies, sparkling gem galleries, and hands-on discovery zones, this iconic Toronto institution captivates children while sneaking in plenty of learning opportunities.

🕑 3-4 hours

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection art museum in Vaughan, ON🎨 Museum
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4.7(3,009)$18 mi · Vaughan

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers families a unique blend of world-class Canadian art and natural beauty on 100 acres of scenic trails in Kleinburg, just outside Toronto. Kids can explore interactive family programs designed to make art accessible and fun, while parents enjoy stunning collections featuring the Group of Seven landscape painters and Indigenous art in a beautiful woodland setting.

🕑 2 to 3 hours

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Harbourfront Centre cultural center in Toronto, ON🎭 Theater
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4.6(22,845)$$

Harbourfront Centre is Toronto's premier waterfront cultural hub, offering year-round family programming that spans outdoor concerts, interactive art installations, and seasonal activities like winter skating. With its stunning Lake Ontario backdrop and constantly rotating festivals and workshops designed specifically for children, this FREE admission venue provides diverse cultural experiences that engage kids through hands-on creativity and performance.

🕑 2 to 4 hours depending on events

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Flato Markham Theatre performing arts theater in Markham, ON🎭 Theater
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4.5(1,307)$$14 mi · Markham

Flato Markham Theatre is a premier performing arts venue that brings world-class family entertainment to the Greater Toronto Area. With its comfortable seating, excellent acoustics, and diverse programming featuring children's theater productions, musicals, and concerts designed for young audiences, this modern facility makes live performing arts accessible and enjoyable for families with kids of all ages.

🕑 2-3 hours including intermission

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Paramount Fine Foods Centre arena in Brampton, ON🎢 Amusement Park
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4.3(5,645)$$$14 mi · Brampton

The Paramount Fine Foods Centre is a multi-purpose entertainment arena in the Greater Toronto Area that hosts family-friendly events including sporting competitions, concerts, ice shows, and special kids' entertainment events. While primarily a sports and concert venue rather than a dedicated amusement park, it offers an exciting destination for families looking to catch a hockey game, live show, or special event in a modern, well-equipped facility.

🕑 2-3 hours for most sporting events, 1.5-2.5 hours for concerts and shows

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Cineplex Entertainment - Yonge & Elgin Mills theater in Richmond Hill, ON🎭 Theater
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This modern multiplex cinema in Richmond Hill offers families a comfortable movie-going experience with the latest family films, special kids' matinees at reduced prices, and occasional event screenings. The theater features stadium seating, digital projection, and a full concession stand with popcorn, candy, and kid-friendly snacks that make for a classic cinema outing just north of Toronto.

🕑 2 to 3 hours including previews and the film

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