Vaughan, ON, offers a vibrant mix of cultural experiences, outdoor fun, and family-friendly entertainment. From thrilling July 2025 events to exciting destinations open year-round, here’s your curated guide.
1. Canada Day at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
🎆 Celebrate Canada’s birthday with fireworks, food, and family fun!
- Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Highway 7 & Jane Street
- Link: https://www.vaughan.ca/events
Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, multicultural eats, and a spectacular fireworks finale at this free community celebration.
2. Concerts in the Park – ABBA Revisited
🎶 Dance and sing to the timeless hits of ABBA!
- Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave
- Link: https://www.abbarevisited.com/
A fun outdoor concert featuring Canada’s top ABBA tribute band. Bring a lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy the night under the stars.
3. Moonpreneur Robotics In-person Workshop
🤖 Hands-on robotics and coding for kids!
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM EST
- Location: Aloft Vaughan Mills, 151 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan, ON L4K 0E6, Canada
- Ages: 7–14 years
Let your child explore STEM through building and programming real robots. A perfect weekend activity for curious young minds.
4. Vaughan Ribfest 2025
🍖 A mouthwatering BBQ festival with live music and rides!
- Date: July 12–14, 2025
- Time: Varies daily
- Location: Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
- Link: https://ribfestx.com/event/vaughan-ribfest-2025/
Perfect for families, foodies, and music lovers—featuring ribbers, local bands, kids’ fun zones, and craft vendors.
🌿 Year-Round Activities in Vaughan
5. Canada’s Wonderland
🎢 Thrilling rides and water fun for all ages.
- Open: May to October
- Location: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
- Link: https://www.canadaswonderland.com
With roller coasters, family rides, and Splash Works water park, it’s a must-visit destination for summer thrill seekers.
6. Reptilia Zoo Vaughan
🐍 Explore a world of reptiles up close.
- Open: Daily
- Location: 2501 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan
- Link: https://www.reptilia.org/vaughan
See snakes, lizards, turtles, and alligators in interactive enclosures with live shows and feeding demos.
7. Kortright Centre for Conservation
🌳 Forest trails, eco-education, and outdoor adventures.
- Open: Year-round
- Location: 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Vaughan
- Link: https://kortright.org
Enjoy hiking, birdwatching, maple syrup demos in spring, and nature programs for all ages.
8. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
🧱 Creative fun for younger kids.
- Open: Daily
- Location: Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan
- Link: https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/
Features rides, 4D cinema, LEGO® workshops, and a miniature Toronto skyline built from millions of bricks.
More Hands-On STEM Fun for Curious Kids
Looking to nurture your child’s creativity beyond Vaughan? Here are some great nearby options where kids can explore robotics and STEM through fun, project-based learning:
- Kamloops: Join the Moonpreneur Robotics Workshop – Kamloops
- Kelowna: Robotics Workshop – Learn & Build in Kelowna
- Prefer Online? Explore Moonpreneur’s Online Robotics Workshops
- Find One Near You: Moonpreneur Robotics Workshops – Near Me
These sessions are designed for kids aged 7–14 and combine creativity with real-world tech learning — perfect for curious young minds.
Moonpreneur is on a mission to disrupt traditional education and future-proof the next generation with holistic learning solutions. Its Innovator Program is building tomorrow’s workforce by training students in AI/ML, Robotics, Coding, IoT, and Apps, enabling entrepreneurship through experiential learning.
