9 Awesome Splash Pads Near Me for Toronto Families
When the temperatures rise, keep cool at these Toronto splash pads. These are our favourite places to splash around…
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Best Ontario Provincial Parks For Families To Visit
Ontario is a wonderful place to live and a beautiful place to explore with the family. Whether you are looking…
30+ Screen-Free Activities Your Kids Can Do ALONE While You Work at Home
Listen, there’s no shame in occupying kids with screens sometimes—especially now since COVID-19 has us…
Best Summer Pick-Your-Own Farms Near Toronto
These pick-your-own farms in and around the Greater Toronto Area have crops ripe for the picking, including raspberries,…
At-Home Virtual Summer Sports & Dance Camps for Kids
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many sports camps and dance studios are opting to move instruction online for summer…
10 Outdoor Family Adventures for Toronto Kids For Summer 2020
As Toronto continues to enjoy the freedoms of Stage 2, more and more businesses are reopening. And that means that…
2020 End-of-Summer Bucket List for Toronto Kids
Whether you’re looking forward to having the kids back in school or you’re planning on continuing distance…
9 Natural Wonders Near Toronto for Quick Summer Getaways
Plan a getaway with your family to some of the most stunning natural areas in Ontario.
Art, Music, and Theatre Virtual Camps for Kids This Summer
If you’re wondering how the kids are going to occupy themselves this summer with many day camps cancelled…
The Best Summer Activities for Kids in Toronto
Think summer is cancelled? Think again. Even though summer 2020 is definitely not typical, there are still many…
Best Family Beaches in Toronto and the GTA
Soak up the sun and sand at one of the best Toronto’s best beaches for kids and families.
What’s Open for Families During Stage 2 in Toronto & the GTA
Nearly all of Ontario, apart from the Windsor area, has now moved to Stage 2. What does this mean in terms of how…
19 Toronto & Southern Ontario Drive-In Movie Theatres
What is more summer than drive-in movies? And this summer, in particular, drive-in movies are a great option for…
Cabins, Pods, and Yurts: Where To Go Camping in Comfort in Ontario
Camping is great—in theory. Spectacular scenery, fresh air, and lots of memory making with the family. But the…
“Camp Mom”: 10 Fun At-Home Summer Activities with Kids
Do your kids go to summer camp or do they go to “Camp Mom”? Here are 10 activity ideas for indoor and backyard…
15+ Family Fun Ideas for Summer 2020—While Physical Distancing
School has ended and summer is officially here. Because of COVID-19, this summer doesn’t look like past summers—social…
How To Celebrate the End of the School Year in 2020
The school year is coming to a close and while this school year didn’t go exactly as planned, it’s still worth…
Summer At Home: 25 Great At-Home Summer Activities
Whether you are sending your kids to one of the few day camp options opening up for summer 2020, or you are keeping…
Child-Care Centres and Summer Day Camps Can Reopen in Ontario
Child-care centres and day camps in Ontario can reopen this week if they meet health protocols put in place by…
Splash Pads, Pools, and Camping Allowed To Open in Most of Ontario
If you were worried about summer fun being entirely cancelled for 2020, things are looking up. On June 8, Ontario…
8 Fun Ideas To Keep Kids Learning During Summer Break
With a two month break from school many parents are on the look-out for helpful tips and tricks to keep their kids…
Day Out With Thomas 2019 On Its Way to the GTA!
This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…
Best of the CNE 2019 for Kids
It’s already that time of year again! The Ex is back in a big way, with new rides, awesome entertainment, and…
The Best Water Parks and Wave Pools in the Toronto Area
Beat the summer heat at a water park or wave pool. Check out our list of the best places to splash with kids in…
Best Outdoor Swimming Pools for Kids in Toronto
There are plenty of free public swimming pools in Toronto open all summer long! Here are our top choices for kids…
Summer Fun for Families Near Vancouver
Affordable summer fun in Vancouver! Whether you’re a local looking for fun staycation ideas or you’re visiting…
Calgary Summer Attractions for Families
If you weren’t roped in by the Stampede, we’re sure you will be by the wide variety of kids activities in Cowtown….
Take a Dip in Vancouver’s Best Pools
Want to escape the heat of August and cool off with the kids? Dive on in to one of Vancouver’s amazing outdoor…
6 Great Outdoor Pools in Toronto
No one will be too cool for the pool with these free watery wonders, sprinkled across Toronto.
Best Outdoor Pools in Calgary
Make the most of August’s long, hot, sunny days splashing with our wee swimmers in the city’s best outdoor…
Toronto’s Best Summer Attractions for Families
Staying home can be just as fun as a vacation—if your home is Toronto. These 14 kid-friendly summer attractions…
The Ultimate Toronto Ice Cream Guide
Our guide to all the independently owned ice cream shops in Toronto (plus other cold stuff: frozen yogurt, custard,…
Family-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas in the GTA
If you’re looking for something awesome to do with your little ones, we’ve rounded up some ideas for having…
10 Tastiest Vegan Ice Cream Treats in the GTA
Here’s a round-up of some the tastiest, most decadent vegan frozen treats in the GTA. They may be missing dairy…
Best Summer Attractions in the GTA for Kids Under 6
From seasonal attractions to year-round exhibits, here are nine of the best kid-friendly summer attractions for…
Your Must-Do Summer List of Family Attractions in the GTA
Make the most of your summer with this awesome list of family-friendly “must-do” attractions in Toronto and the…
Free Summer Fun for Families in the GTA
When school is out, free events and activities for kids are a great way to have a fun-filled summer without breaking…
How To Spend A Day At The CNE With Kids
Some handy tips for getting the most out of your family’s day trip to the CNE
Kid-Friendly Summer Weekend Trips Near Toronto
Family getaways within a few hours of Toronto that offer fun activities for kids, beaches and water play, and downtime…
6 Awesome Blue Flag Beaches in Ontario
This summer, look for the Blue Flag to find a family-friendly Ontario beach near you.
5 Top Picks this Summer for Toronto Kids
This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…
Fun City Scavenger Hunts for Kids in Toronto
Entertaining little kids is easy: Some bubbles, an animated movie, even a cardboard box can do the trick. Older…
Best Family Resorts Near Toronto for Summer
Southern Ontario, we don’t give you enough credit. Sure you lack the West’s breathtaking mountains and the…
Long Weekend Day Trips to Celebrate Simcoe Day
Simcoe Day is coming up this Monday, and celebrations of Ontario heritage, Indigenous culture, old-time fun, and…
11 Fun Road Trip Games For Kids
Heading out on a road trip with the kids this summer? If you’re going anywhere farther than the grocery store,…
Get Your Water Park Fix This Summer at Wet’n’Wild Toronto
On a hot summer day, a water park is the perfect destination. The largest water park in the Toronto area, Wet’n’Wild…
Guide To Canada’s Wonderland with Little Kids
For Toronto-area families, few words are as synonymous with summer as “Wonderland”—shorthand for Canada’s…
The 2019 All-New Circus Show To See This Summer
This summer, one of the most kid-friendly, exciting, and budget-friendly family attractions in the Toronto area…
Toronto’s Best Summer Festivals for Kids 2019
You’ll find a family-friendly festival (or two…or five) every weekend in Toronto, all summer long….
Free Things To Do in Toronto with Kids in Summer 2019
Summer’s here, and Toronto has a ton of ways to have fun on the cheap! Here are our favourite things to do…
Where To See Free Outdoor Family Movies in Toronto in Summer 2019
See a movie under the stars this summer at one of Toronto’s many free outdoor movie venues. All the ones we’ve…
Best Summer Attractions for Kids in Ottawa
Summertime is in full swing in the nation’s capital! Whether you need to keep your kids busy between camp and family…
Top Outdoor Swimming Pools for Ottawa Kids
Sunny summer days are made for swimming. These five outdoor pools offer relief from the heat and plenty of fun…
13 Places To Go on a Rainy Day in Toronto
It’s raining. Now what? Here are 13 rainy-day attractions in Toronto for kids that will get you out of the house…
Amusement Park Survival Guide for Families
It pays to be prepared when visiting an amusement or water park with kids. Here are eight expert tips from the…
Which Sunscreens Are Safe? Top 5 Sunscreens for Kids
We know we need to slather our kids from tip to toe in sunscreen to keep them from getting sunburn, but which sunscreens…
Long Weekend Must-Haves
It’s hard to believe that it’s here already, but it’s the August long weekend. We like to stick closer to…
Throwing a Backyard Party (With Help! From Our Friends)
Summer is fun…parties are fun…why not put the two most fun things together and throw a backyard summer party?…
Super Cool Summer Toys
The summer is officially upon us (actually we’re coming up on the halfway mark!), and that means our kids are…
Delicious Recipes for Simple, Cool Summer Treats
Summer is coming, and with it comes warm afternoons, backyard parties and the need for chilled drinks and cool…