Where can I find free activities for toddlers in Toronto?

Start with Toronto Public Library story-times and free EarlyON Child and Family Centres for drop-in play, then add city parks, splash pads, and community-centre open gyms — all free.

What can I do with a baby in Toronto on a rainy day?

Library baby rhyme time, an EarlyON drop-in centre, a parent-and-baby swim at a city pool, or indoor drop-in play at a community centre are all warm, low-cost rainy-day options.

Toronto · Ontario

Things to do with your kids in Toronto

From the Beaches to Etobicoke, Toronto is full of free and low-cost things to do with a baby or toddler — you just have to know where families actually go.

Story-time at the public library

Almost every Toronto library branch runs free early-literacy programs — baby rhyme time, toddler story-time, songs and a picture book. No registration for most drop-in sessions; check your nearest branch's calendar.

Parent-and-tot swim at a rec centre

Toronto's public recreation centres run warm-water parent-and-baby and parent-and-tot swim classes — a gentle first activity you do together, in small, patient groups.

Drop-in play and open gym

Community and family centres offer indoor drop-in play — soft-play, climbers, toys, and room to move — which is exactly what a rainy or cold Toronto day calls for.

Parks, playgrounds, and splash pads

Free and always open: High Park, the Toronto Islands, and the waterfront trails and neighbourhood playgrounds and summer splash pads. The everyday outing that never gets old for little ones.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Ontario runs free EarlyON Child and Family Centres across Toronto — drop-in play, songs and circle time, and support for parents and caregivers with children under six. Find your closest centre through the City of Toronto or Ontario.ca.

Markets and family festivals

Weekend farmers' markets and seasonal community festivals around Toronto are easy, low-pressure outings — space to wander, music, snacks, and other families about.

Common questions about Toronto

Where can I find free activities for toddlers in Toronto?: Start with Toronto Public Library story-times and free EarlyON Child and Family Centres for drop-in play, then add city parks, splash pads, and community-centre open gyms — all free.
What can I do with a baby in Toronto on a rainy day?: Library baby rhyme time, an EarlyON drop-in centre, a parent-and-baby swim at a city pool, or indoor drop-in play at a community centre are all warm, low-cost rainy-day options.

Programs and locations change — treat this as a starting point and confirm details with your city or the program directly. Last reviewed July 5, 2026.