Field Trip Finder Toronto

Homeschool & family fun around Toronto, ON

Homeschool days, free outings, library-card passes and family events across Toronto and nearby, each checked with the museum, city, library or conservation authority. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

15current listings
7with upcoming dates
10free or no fee listed
14good for little kids (2–4)

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  • Free (per source) The organizer’s page says it’s free.
  • Price not listed The cost is on the card, or the source doesn’t say.
  • Next: Sat, Oct 24 The soonest date we found. More dates are under “More details.”
  • Ongoing / by arrangement Open on regular days or by booking, not one set date.
  • Preschool Kids Teens The ages the venue states. “All ages welcome” fits everyone.
  • Good for little kids (2–4) The venue’s own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, like a storytime, a tot lot or free entry for under-5s.
  • Area The part of town the event is in.

Tags are our planning notes, not the venue’s. Always check with the venue before you go.

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Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.

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Library perks

Free passes you can reserve with an adult Toronto Public Library card.

  • tpl:map pass: Ontario Science Centre Good for little kids (2–4)The pass covers free general admission after 2 p.m. for the cardholder and a group of up to 2 adults and 3 children. It is not valid for ticketed events. Children must be with an adult. Official page
  • tpl:map pass: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Good for little kids (2–4)The pass covers free general admission during regular public hours for a group of up to 4 visitors. It is not valid for special exhibitions or separately ticketed events. The pass page says to check the aquarium's early-closure schedule before you reserve and close to your visit date; last admission is one hour before an early closure. Official page
  • tpl:map pass: Royal Ontario Museum Good for little kids (2–4)The pass covers free general admission during regular public hours for the cardholder and 3 guests. It is not valid for special exhibitions. Official page
  • tpl:map: free passes to museums and attractions with an adult library card Good for little kids (2–4)Book a free pass online with your adult Toronto Public Library card and use it at a long list of attractions, including the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Toronto Zoo, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, the Ontario Science Centre, the Aga Khan Museum, the Gardiner Museum, the Bata Shoe Museum, the Textile Museum of Canada, the Toronto Railway Museum and the Village at Black Creek. Each pass states how many adults and children it covers. Official page
  • tpl:map pass: Toronto Zoo Good for little kids (2–4)The pass covers free general admission during regular public hours for the cardholder and a group of up to 2 adults (cardholder included) and 2 children ages 3 to 12. Children under 11 must be with an adult. It does not cover other ticketed events. Official page
  • 📚 Little Free Libraries near youFree book-sharing boxes in neighborhoods — take a book, leave a book. Open the map

Getting a card: Sign up for a Toronto Public Library card at any branch. The tpl:map passes need an adult, full-service card, and you reserve them online. Check the library's membership page for who can get a card.

Full details, rules and sources (5 passes)

tpl:map pass: Ontario Science Centre

Ontario Science Centre (through tpl:map) · Toronto (Waterfront · Downtown Toronto)
Science museumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown Toronto

The pass covers free general admission after 2 p.m. for the cardholder and a group of up to 2 adults and 3 children. It is not valid for ticketed events. Children must be with an adult.

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  • When: Year-round (admission after 2 p.m.); reserve through tpl:map
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free with an adult library card
  • Ages: Not listed on source
  • Booking: Reserve through tpl:map.
  • Proof of homeschool: An adult Toronto Public Library card
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

tpl:map pass: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (through tpl:map) · Toronto (Waterfront · Downtown Toronto)
AquariumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown Toronto

The pass covers free general admission during regular public hours for a group of up to 4 visitors. It is not valid for special exhibitions or separately ticketed events. The pass page says to check the aquarium's early-closure schedule before you reserve and close to your visit date; last admission is one hour before an early closure.

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  • When: Year-round; reserve through tpl:map
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free with an adult library card
  • Ages: Not listed on source
  • Booking: Reserve through tpl:map.
  • Proof of homeschool: An adult Toronto Public Library card
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

tpl:map pass: Royal Ontario Museum

Royal Ontario Museum (through tpl:map) · Toronto (Museum / Bloor · Downtown Toronto)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown Toronto

The pass covers free general admission during regular public hours for the cardholder and 3 guests. It is not valid for special exhibitions.

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  • When: Year-round; reserve through tpl:map
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free with an adult library card
  • Ages: Not listed on source
  • Booking: Reserve through tpl:map.
  • Proof of homeschool: An adult Toronto Public Library card
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

tpl:map: free passes to museums and attractions with an adult library card

Toronto Public Library (tpl:map) · Toronto (Any branch (reserve online))
LibraryFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)All ages welcome

Book a free pass online with your adult Toronto Public Library card and use it at a long list of attractions, including the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Toronto Zoo, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, the Ontario Science Centre, the Aga Khan Museum, the Gardiner Museum, the Bata Shoe Museum, the Textile Museum of Canada, the Toronto Railway Museum and the Village at Black Creek. Each pass states how many adults and children it covers.

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  • When: Year-round. New passes are released at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month (next release: Wed Nov 4, 2026)
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free with an adult library card
  • Ages: All ages (the cardholder must be an adult)
  • Booking: Log in to the tpl:map reservation site with your card, pick an attraction and date, then print or download the pass. Passes are subject to availability. The reservation system is down on release day from 1 to 2 p.m.
  • Proof of homeschool: An adult Toronto Public Library card
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

tpl:map pass: Toronto Zoo

Toronto Zoo (through tpl:map) · Toronto (Scarborough · Scarborough & east end)
ZooFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Scarborough & east endPreschool · Kids

The pass covers free general admission during regular public hours for the cardholder and a group of up to 2 adults (cardholder included) and 2 children ages 3 to 12. Children under 11 must be with an adult. It does not cover other ticketed events.

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  • When: Year-round; reserve through tpl:map
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free with an adult library card
  • Ages: Children 3–12 on the pass
  • Booking: Reserve through tpl:map.
  • Proof of homeschool: An adult Toronto Public Library card
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.
Local homeschool resources & groups
Homeschool co-ops & classesHomeschool days, discounts & library programs
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

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Every dated event, soonest first (the next date for each listing).

Halloween events (2 listings)

Carnivals, festivals, corn mazes & spooky outings

Halloween events around Toronto, checked on the venue's or park's own page on Oct 24, 2026. Haunted attractions and adults-only events are left out.

Jr. Forest Explorers: Spooky Forest Fun

Downsview Park · Toronto (Downsview · North York)
Nature programFree (per source)Next: Mon, Oct 26Good for little kids (2–4)North YorkPreschool

A free caregiver-and-toddler nature program with a Halloween twist: costumes welcome, with creepy-crawler outdoor activities. Registration is required for every attendee, and you must register for each session separately. For children 18 months to 3.5 years; children up to 4 who have not started school are welcome. No pets (service animals welcome).

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Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026

  • When: Mon Oct 26, 2026
  • Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Price: Free (registration required)
  • Ages: 18 months to 3.5 years (up to age 4 if not yet in school)
  • Booking: Register online for the session.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Halloween Spooktacular

Sankofa Square (Downtown Yonge BIA) · Toronto (Yonge & Dundas · Downtown Toronto)
Community eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Toronto

A day of Halloween activities and family-friendly fun in the square, with appearances by The Toronto Ghostbusters, Bluey and Bingo. Costumes encouraged.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 12–5 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: Not listed on source
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page gives the date, hours and the guests but no cost or ages.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Trick-or-treating (0 listings)

Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. We list trick-or-treat events only when a city, park or library page confirms them, checked Oct 24, 2026.

Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31

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Homeschool days & classes (2 listings)

Homeschool @ Claireville: 6-week late fall program

Claireville Conservation Area (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) · Brampton (Claireville · Beyond the city (Brampton))
Nature programNext: Wed, Nov 11Beyond the city (Brampton)Preschool · Kids

A six-week outdoor nature program for homeschoolers on Wednesday afternoons. Children under 4 may come free with an older registered sibling, but parents stay responsible for them and must remain with the program.

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Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 11, 2026; Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Wed, Nov 25, 2026; Wed, Dec 2, 2026; Wed, Dec 9, 2026; Wed, Dec 16, 2026

  • When: Wednesdays Nov 11, 18, 25 and Dec 2, 9, 16, 2026
  • Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
  • Price: $142 per child for the 6-week program
  • Ages: Ages 4–12
  • Booking: Register on the TRCA event page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Home School Day: Christmas Past

The Village at Black Creek (TRCA) · Toronto (Black Creek · North York)
Living-history museumNext: Tue, Dec 1Good for little kids (2–4)North YorkAll ages welcome

A self-directed home school day on the "Christmas Past" theme at the heritage village. Home school days are designed for students ages 5 to 12 but all ages are welcome. Students must be with an adult.

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Upcoming dates: Tue, Dec 1, 2026

  • When: Tue Dec 1, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Price: $22.30 per participant (students and adults)
  • Ages: Designed for ages 5–12; all ages welcome
  • Booking: Registration for the Dec 1 day was not yet open on the page we read. Check the page.

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page lists the date, time and fee but showed no registration link for Dec 1 when we read it.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Free & low-cost outings (3 listings)

Third Tuesday Nights Free

Royal Ontario Museum · Toronto (Museum / Bloor · Downtown Toronto)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Tue, Nov 17Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown TorontoAll ages welcome

The ROM is free for everyone on the third Tuesday night of every month, with access to most galleries. Special exhibitions are not included (they cost a small surcharge). Advance tickets are required and walk-in entry is not available. Tickets are released two weeks before each night.

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Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 17, 2026

  • When: Third Tuesday of every month: next is Tue Nov 17, 2026
  • Time: 4–8:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free (advance ticket required)
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Book a free ticket online and choose "3rd Tuesday Nights Free" on the third Tuesday of the month.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Free admission for Ontario residents 24 and under

Art Gallery of Ontario · Toronto (Grange Park · Downtown Toronto)
Art museumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown TorontoPreschool · Kids · Teens

Toronto Public Library's pass page for the AGO states that Ontario residents 24 and under are free, and that children 13 and under must be with an adult. The same pass gives an adult library cardholder free general admission for up to 2 adults.

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  • When: Year-round during regular public hours
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free for Ontario residents 24 and under
  • Ages: Ontario residents 24 and under
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: This comes from the library's pass page. We could not read the AGO's own admission page, so check ago.ca for what ID you need and for current hours.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Fort York National Historic Site

Fort York National Historic Site (City of Toronto) · Toronto (Fort York / Liberty Village · Downtown Toronto)
History museumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown TorontoAll ages welcome

General admission is free. The site tells the story of the War of 1812 and the Battle of York. Free 45-minute guided tours start on the hour from 11 a.m., and the last one starts at 3 p.m. Strollers are welcome and the site is easy to navigate. Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge, and groups of 15 or more are charged a fee. Contact the site 14 days ahead for group visits.

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  • When: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free general admission and tours
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Family & holiday events through Jan 10, 2027 (3 listings)

Glow in the Wild

Toronto Zoo · Toronto (Scarborough · Scarborough & east end)
Holiday lightsOpen now · through Sun, Jan 3Good for little kids (2–4)Scarborough & east endAll ages welcome

An evening lights event at the zoo. It runs mainly Thursday through Sunday, with extra dates in the December holiday period, and does not run on Dec 24 or 25. Daytime zoo admission and Glow in the Wild are separate tickets, and the zoo recommends booking ahead for your date and entry time.

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  • When: Sep 3, 2026–Jan 3, 2027, mainly Thu–Sun
  • Time: Evening; hours vary by date
  • Price: Separate ticket (price shown when you pick a date)
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Buy a timed ticket online.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Holiday EcoMarket

Toronto Botanical Garden · Toronto (Don Mills · North York)
Holiday marketFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 20Good for little kids (2–4)North YorkAll ages welcome

A holiday market with more than 100 local, planet-friendly vendors selling nature-inspired gifts and greenery, with new vendors joining each weekend. There is a bonfire with complimentary marshmallows from the Children's Centre. Admission is free.

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Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 20, 2026; Sat, Nov 21, 2026; Sun, Nov 22, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026; Sat, Dec 19, 2026; Sun, Dec 20, 2026

  • When: Weekend 1: Nov 20–22, 2026. Weekend 2: Dec 18–20, 2026
  • Time: Fri 2–6 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free admission
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

The Original Santa Claus Parade

The Original Santa Claus Parade · Toronto (Downtown route · Downtown Toronto)
ParadePrice not listedNext: Sun, Nov 22Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown TorontoAll ages welcome

The 122nd annual parade through downtown Toronto. It can also be watched live on Citytv.

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Upcoming dates: Sun, Nov 22, 2026

  • When: Sun Nov 22, 2026
  • Time: Not listed on the parade's own page
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The parade's own page gives the date only. A start time of 12:30 p.m. and the route appear on a provincial tourism page we could not open in full, so check the parade site before you go. Admission is not stated.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.