Activities over all seasons for all ages to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Sort by Audience for different target age groups such as Seniors, Youth or Kids. Many activities are for Everyone. All activities are free.
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| Activity Name | Category | Description | Time | Audience |
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| Art Ignite workshops | Arts & Culture | Mentorship from a professional artist for those wanting to create, experiment or exchange ideas. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Mentor-in-Residence | Arts & Culture | The free initiative supports all artists through virtual consultation sessions with experienced art professionals. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Fitness Activities | Fitness & Staying Active | Take care of your body by staying active – without going to the gym. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Active Games | Fitness & Staying Active | Burn off some extra energy with these fun activities. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Family Physical Activity | Fitness & Staying Active | Have fun and stay fit together. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Walking Challenge | Fitness & Staying Active | Keep active and try to walk 10,000 steps a day! | User Choice | Everyone |
| Unstoppable Kids Challenges | Fitness & Staying Active | Jays Care’s daily challenges and physical activities for children and youth to gain new skills, stay fit, and have fun. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| YMCA YThrive Home Workouts | Fitness & Staying Active | Online workouts designed for almost any fitness level and that can be done from your living room for free. | 15 to 20 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Bird-Watching Cam | Leisure & Learning | Live cameras of birds like owls, osprey, hawks, albatross and more. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Centre Francophone de Toronto | Facebook | Leisure & Learning | Vidéos amusantes et intéressantes, ressources et accès virtuels à des soutiens pour les jeunes enfants et leurs familles en français. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Conseil scolaire Viamonde Facebook | Leisure & Learning | Cercles de chanson et d’histoire pour les jeunes enfants et leurs familles en français. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Craft Ideas | Leisure & Learning | A collection of craft ideas for children, including stained glass, paper roll butterflies, melted crayon art and more. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Eshkiniigjik Naandwechigegamig (ENAGB) Facebook | Leisure & Learning | (Indigenous-led) Virtual Indigenous cultural, music and social programming for young children and their families. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| YMCA Facebook Live | Leisure & Learning | Live videos including daily storytime, musical baby programs, games, activities and fitness programs. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| National Film Board: Online Films | Leisure & Learning | The National Film Board of Canada has over 4,000 Canadian films available for free online, in English and in French. | 2 to 120 minutes (depending on the film) | Everyone |
| Native Canadian Centre of Toronto Facebook | Leisure & Learning | (Indigenous-led) Virtual Indigenous programs including cooking, children’s activities, music and prayer for people of all ages. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Native Child and Family Services Facebook | Instagram | Leisure & Learning | (Indigenous-led) Virtual Indigenous programs including music, prayer, storytime, and fitness for all ages. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Ojibiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network Facebook | Instagram | Leisure & Learning | (Indigenous-led) Virtual Indigenous food and land-based programming involving planting, traditional medicines, storytelling and more for young children and their families. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Ontario Science Centre: Science at Home | Leisure & Learning | Science-related films and activities for kids, including creating slime, bottle gardens, biodiversity bingo and do-it-yourself science experiments. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Scavenger Hunts | Leisure & Learning | Various types of scavenger hunts to choose from. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| ConnectABILITY Resources | Leisure & Learning | A collection of resources and virtual events to support people with developmental disabilities and their families. | User Choice | People with disabilities |
| Play & Learn HQ | Leisure & Learning | Helpful resources, videos, games and activities for young children from the University of Toronto and McMaster University. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| TVOkids | Leisure & Learning | A collection of free educational games and programming for preschool and school children ages 2 to 11. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| CBC Kids | Leisure & Learning | Educational stories, videos and electronic games to engage young children. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| GoNoodle | Leisure & Learning | Videos and games to keep children physically active while in isolation at home. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Learn at Home: Ministry of Education | Leisure & Learning | Online resources for students and parents to support learning at home for kids in kindergarten to Grade 12. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Spike & Toddy Videos | Leisure & Learning | COVID-19 related information for kids age 3 to 7, including how to physically distance and how to be a good helper. | 4 minutes | Kids & Parents |
| TDSB Online Learning Resources | Leisure & Learning | Support for children and parents while schools are closed. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Young People’s Theatre: Inside With Imagination | Leisure & Learning | A collection of videos with fun drama games for the whole family to play indoors. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto Public Library | Leisure & Learning | Sign up for a new Instant Digital Card to access a massive collection of ebooks, audiobooks and more. | User Choice | Everyone |
| AGO: The Collection (Online) | Museums & Heritage | A digital collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario’s art and exhibits. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Online Collections from Museums Worldwide | Museums & Heritage | A digital collection of content from museums and national parks around the world | User Choice | Everyone |
| Black Creek Pioneer Village virtual tour | Museums & Heritage | Take a virtual tour of historic sites, learn through online history lessons and check out hands-on activities. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Aga Khan Museum -MuseumWithoutWalls | Museums & Heritage | A collection of virtual content from the Aga Khan Museum. | User Choice | Everyone |
| York West Active Living Centre: Seniors Virtual Programming | Fitness & Staying Active | Exercise, strength training, dancing, and arts programs for seniors. | 30 to 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto Active Living Program | Fitness & Staying Active | Programs for seniors with dementia and their caregivers including ballroom dancing, music therapy, Zumba and more. | 60 Minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Bernard Betel Centre Virtual Programming for Seniors | Leisure & Learning | Virtual activities for seniors including art, creative writing, fitness, cooking, language courses and more. | 30 to 60 Minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Sunshine Centres for Seniors: Virtual and Call-In Programming | Leisure & Learning | A wide range of daily programs for seniors, including exercise and chat groups. | 60 Minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Sunshine Centres: Rainbow Circle (for LGBTQ2S seniors) | Leisure & Learning | A Zoom group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S) seniors to grab virtual coffee, breakfast and chat. Email irene@sunshinecentres.com to join. | 90 Minutes | Seniors/Older Adults (LGBTQ2S) |
| TOLive: Living Rooms | Arts & Culture | Short theatre and music performances by Toronto artists, plus interesting artist question-and-answers. | 5 minutes | Everyone |
| Creating Toronto: The History of the City | Museums & Heritage | A virtual tour of Toronto’s historic downtown. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Cyark: A 3D Tour of Fort York National Historic Site | Museums & Heritage | An immersive and interactive 3D tour of Fort York National Historic Site. | User Choice | Everyone |
| City Place Schooner | Museums & Heritage | 3D animation of a 19th-century schooner. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto Public Library for Teens | Leisure & Learning | Ebook and audiobook suggestions, online programs and homework help. | User Choice | Youth |
| Dancing with Parkinson’s | Music | Virtual dance and movement classes offered 7 days a week at 11 a.m. for seniors. | 30 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| North York Seniors Centre Virtual Programming | Facebook | Leisure & Learning | Book reading, trivia and memory games, sing-alongs, cooking, chair exercises for seniors. | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Myseum of Toronto | Arts & Culture | Online programs and experiences that showcase Toronto’s history, spaces, and cultures. | User Choice | Everyone |
| The Bright Spot (YMCA of Greater Toronto) | Fitness & Staying Active | Live exercise classes, small group discussions, game night and more. | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |
| StreetArtToronto: Virtual Exploration of Murals | Arts & Culture | Artist videos, including an award-winning short documentary. | User Choice | Everyone |
| StreetArtToronto: The Map | Arts & Culture | An interactive map that allows you to learn about and view murals across Toronto. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Recycled Crafts | Leisure & Learning | Fun crafts from recycled materials you can find at home. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Indoor Games | Fitness & Staying Active | Games to enjoy indoors. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Canadian Opera Company: Virtual Choir | Music | Join the community Virtual Choir for a performance of Verdi’s “Anvil Chorus” from Il Trovatore. | User Choice | Everyone |
| TVO | Leisure & Learning | Explore in-depth journalistic videos, articles and podcasts. | User Choice | Everyone |
| TVO Learn | Leisure & Learning | Free digital learning resources for students in JK to grade 12. | User Choice | Everyone |
| TVO Docs | Leisure & Learning | Explore documentaries through a diverse range of storytelling perspectives. | User Choice | Everyone |
| TVO mPower | Leisure & Learning | Over 65 games to help build K-6 math skills while spotlighting Ontario towns and professions. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| TVOkids: YouTube Channel | Leisure & Learning | Popular shows on several subject-specific channels. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre – Community Kitchen for Seniors | Leisure & Learning | Videos for seniors to develop cooking skills and learn nutritional recipes. | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Toronto Mycelial Network | Leisure & Learning | A city-wide art project to encourage individuals to remain connected as individuals, as communities, and as a city while being physically distant. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Museum of Contemporary Art: Shift Key | Museums & Heritage | View a collection of moving-image artworks by Canadian and International arts. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Science Crafts | Leisure & Learning | Create flying saucers, rocket ships, tornados and clouds! | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Style Your Outfit of the Day (#OOTD) | Leisure & Learning | Five easy steps for you to create your #OOTD! | User Choice | Youth |
| Youth Councils and Volunteering Opportunities | Leisure & Learning | Looking for volunteer hours? Connect with your local Youth Outreach Worker. | User Choice | Youth |
| Youth Crafts and DIY | Leisure & Learning | Easy steps for creating a lip scrub, cactus painting, photo wall and more. | User Choice | Youth |
| Jungle Crafts | Leisure & Learning | Fun jungle-themed craft ideas. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Jungle-themed Games | Fitness & Staying Active | Have fun playing jungle-themed games. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Puppet Mongers: Tutorials for Children | Leisure & Learning | Videos for children to learn how to make puppets and toy theatres. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Toronto’s Healthy Urban Forest educational video | Leisure & Learning | Join the City of Toronto’s Monica in Riverdale Park East to learn about what City staff do to keep the urban forest healthy. Hosted by Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants. | 30 minutes | Everyone |
| At Home Time Capsule | Leisure & Learning | Capture these important times by gathering items from family and friends to add to a time capsule. | User Choice | Youth |
| DIY Tree Branch Jewellery Holder | Leisure & Learning | Create your own jewellery holder. | User Choice | Youth |
| Toronto Region Conservation Authority – Home with Nature | Leisure & Learning | E-Learning videos, activities, and resources to help families deepen their understanding and appreciation of nature, ecology and cultural heritage | User Choice | Everyone |
| Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment: Weekly Multi-Sport Videos | Fitness & Staying Active | Weekly multi-sport videos, live physical activity sessions and social events to help get you moving! | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Play from Home | Fitness & Staying Active | Videos and resources for indoor, outdoor and quiet activities | User Choice | Everyone |
| For the Record Exhibit | Arts & Culture | Experience Canadian Hip Hop history told by those who made it happen in 360 Virtual Reality. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto Archives: Web Exhibits | Museums & Heritage | Dozens of web exhibits covering a wide range of topics from Toronto’s past | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto Archives: Photostream of Toronto’s History | Museums & Heritage | A collection of hundreds of light-hearted photographs from Toronto’s past | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto Archives: Find the History of Your House | Leisure & Learning | Interested to see when your house was built or who lived there first? Here are some online sources that can get you started. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto Railway Museum At Your Home | Museums & Heritage | Solve a locomotive jigsaw puzzle, listen to an audio guide, and find fun railway activities. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Kids Up Front | Leisure & Learning | Kids Up Front collects activities, online events and other resources from across the web. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Toronto Public Library Virtual Exhibits | Museums & Heritage | Discover dozens of virtual exhibits about Toronto’s history and a range of other topics. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto Public Library Pieces of History – Digital Jigsaw Puzzles | Leisure & Learning | 70 free digital jigsaw puzzles featuring images from Toronto Public Library’s digital archive. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Toronto History Museums Artifact Collection | Museums & Heritage | Explore the City of Toronto’s virtual artifact, archaeological, and fine art collections. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Recipe Club | Leisure & Learning | A collection of recipes for the whole family. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Sewing by Hand | Leisure & Learning | Learn how to thread a needle and complete a Running Stitch | User Choice | Youth |
| Better Living Seniors Active Living Centre Virtual Programs | Leisure & Learning | A mix of seniors’ activities, with some in Mandarin. | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Access Alliance Seniors Virtual Programming | Leisure & Learning | Programs include Sing-along for all skill levels, Tai Chi, cardio interval training and Coffee and Chat. | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |
| North York Seniors Centre – Virtual Programs and Videos | Leisure & Learning | Check out the weekly bulletin to see each week’s trivia, exercise, Ted Talk and language group virtual sessions, or enjoy the posted videos of dance classes, exercise classes, recipe/cooking classes, crafts, and more | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Seniors Centres Without Walls | Leisure & Learning | Seniors’ Centre Without Walls are free, interactive telephone-based programs (no internet required) for seniors. | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Exploring By the Seat of Your Pants: Nature in the City – Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat | Leisure & Learning | Join Mark Sherman from the City of Toronto in the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat to learn the story of the open meadow ecosystem, take a closer look at a diversity of native wildflowers and the pollinators who visit them. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Forever Young Seniors Program | Leisure & Learning | A virtual group with topics that promote healthy ageing, for those near or in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhoods. To register contact Albana Qatipi by phone at 416-787-1676, ext. 3256 or by email at albana.qatipi@unisonhcs.org. |
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Seniors/Older Adults |
| Toronto Public Library: Online learning for seniors | Leisure & Learning | A variety of interactive online programs including seniors’ issues, service navigation, personal finance, and health and wellness. | 60 to 90 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| ShowLoveTO | Arts & Culture | ShowLoveTO is a local initiative that encourages residents to show their love for Toronto by safely connecting with neighbours, supporting local businesses and artists, and exploring their city neighbourhoods. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Stay, Play and Learn Youtube Video Playlist | Leisure & Learning | The Stay, Play and Learn video playlist has activities you can do at home. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Senior Persons Living Connected – Virtual and Telephone Programs for Seniors | Leisure & Learning | Free telephone and virtual zoom programs, from exercise to games and more. Programs offered in English, Tamil, Mandarin and Cantonese. | 30 to 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Rexdale Community Health Centre – Virtual and Telephone Programs for Seniors | Leisure & Learning |
Variety of programs including Somali Seniors Group, ESL classes, Fitness, Dance, Choir, Men’s Group and much more. Call 416-744-6312 ext. 2317 to get a calendar of programs or to register. |
45 to 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Reconnect Community Health Services – Virtual and Telephone Programs for Seniors | Leisure & Learning |
Variety of programs including Zumba, Yoga, ESL, Portuguese conversation, BINGO and more. Call 416-652-7780 or email reconnectcd@reconnect.on.ca to get a calendar or register. |
45 to 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Mosaic Home Care and Community Resource Centres – Virtual Programs for Seniors | Leisure & Learning | Social and educational programs including gentle yoga, health and hobby-related presentations along with Community Cafe and fun workshops. | 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Nature in the City – Winter Tree Identification Walk at the Don Valley Brickworks Park | Leisure & Learning | Join Mark Sherman from the City of Toronto for a virtual winter walking tour of the Don Valley Brickworks Park focused on winter tree identification. | 45 minutes | Everyone |
| Toronto History Museums – Awakenings | Museums & Heritage | Awakenings is a virtual series of art projects by Black, Indigenous and artists of colour that will explore untold stories, awaken a new perspective and invite the public to join the conversation. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Dial-a-Story | Leisure & Learning | Listen to a story at any time by calling 416-395-5400. Available in 16 languages. From the Toronto Public Library. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Toronto Public Library for Kids | Leisure & Learning | Books and Programs for ages 6 to 12, including jokes and riddles, polls, trivia and other activities. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Toronto Public Library – Ready for Reading | Leisure & Learning | Books and Programs for ages 5 and under, including literacy tips and activities and fun virtual storytimes. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Storytime at Home | Leisure & Learning | Fun virtual storytimes filled with great books, rhymes and songs. From the Toronto Public Library. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Fitness and Yoga for Seniors (Amica Balmoral Club) | Fitness & Staying Active | 30-minute motivational and mood-boosting movement class, featuring a variety of strengthening exercises and chair yoga. | 30 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| ACT – Gay Men’s Coffee Night Online | Leisure & Learning | Social space for gay, bi and queer men over age 40 and living with HIV/AIDS to hang-out, chat and learn from each other online. To register, or for more info, please contact Katrina Krizmancic at 416-340-8484 ext 283. | 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| The 519 Older LGBTQ2S Adults Program | Leisure & Learning | Programs for LGBTQ2S+ seniors including weekly Talk&Tea conversation circles, movie watching, educational webinars and much more. Pre-registration required. |
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Seniors/Older Adults |
| Rainbow Table (Egale) – Connecting LGBTQI2S Seniors | Leisure & Learning | A virtual space where LGBTQI2S seniors can connect and engage in important and relevant topics like health, legal rights, activities and more. With exciting guest speakers and useful resources. | 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| ROM at Home | Museums & Heritage | RomKIDs events and videos; Live “Curator Conversations” on huge range of topics; Indigenous Voices webinars; and more! | 30 to 60 minutes | Everyone |
| Seniors Yoga Program | Fitness & Staying Active | A gentle class to explore movement and strengthen your muscles. To register contact Albana Qatipi by phone at 416-787-1676, ext. 3256 or by email at albana.qatipi@unisonhcs.org. |
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| Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre – Online Seniors Programs | Leisure & Learning | Variety of social, exercise and learning activities plus a Spanish-speaking group. For more information/registration, please contact Sandra at 416-537-2455, ext. 1238. | 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Warden Woods Community Centre – Seniors Phone Programs | Leisure & Learning | Free phone programs that may include Coffee and Chat, Chair Fitness, Guest Speakers, Mindfulness and many more. No internet required to participate. To register contact Amy at 416-694-1138, ext. 156 or amym@wardenwoods.com. | 30 to 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| HerStory | Museums & Heritage | Toronto History Museums celebrates the lives of empowering, resilient and strong Toronto women whose mighty determination has woven together a more equitable future for all. | User choice | Everyone |
| CNIB Foundation Virtual Programs | Leisure & Learning | Activities include Yoga, Coffee and Chat, Mindfulness, Games, Book Clubs and much more. Open to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted and their families, friends and caregivers. | User choice | Everyone |
| SwimTO – Winter Water Safety Booklet | Fitness & Staying Active | A collection of activities highlighting the continued importance of water and ice safety during the colder months. | User choice | Everyone |
| SwimTO – Summer Water Safety Booklet | Fitness & Staying Active | A collection of activities about sun safety, summer weather, dock and backyard pool safety. | User choice | Everyone |
| Community Living Toronto – Friendly Connections Delivery Program | Leisure & Learning | Stay connected and combat social isolation through fun weekly deliveries, such as a postcard, letter or simple email to say ‘hi’! For people with an intellectual or developmental disability | User Choice | Everyone |
| Virtual Recreation | Leisure & Learning | Find out what City of Toronto programs you can take from a computer, smartphone or tablet. | User Choice | Everyone |
| SwimTO – Virtual Swim Skills | Fitness & Staying Active | A collection of activities highlighting the continued importance of learning how to swim. Individuals can practice and enhance their swimming skills in preparation for a return to the pool. | User Choice | Everyone |
| Aging Well: Online Movement, Stretch, Meditation for Seniors | Fitness & Staying Active | Exercise, meditation and stretching virtual classes for older adults. One month free, starting any time (no contract required). Quote “STAYPLAYLEARN” in your sign-up. |
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| Lumacare – Virtual Fitness Classes for Seniors | Fitness & Staying Active | Virtual exercise classes including chair fitness, chair yoga, Zumba Gold, strength class, line dance, cardio fit, bingo, memory games and trivia. | 50 to 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| Nature in the City – Wildflower Walk in the City | Leisure & Learning | Join us for a virtual walk in Crothers Woods, a designated Environmentally Sensitive Area in the heart of Canada’s largest city. City of Toronto’s Karen Sun will introduce you to native spring blooms! Hosted by Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants. | 45 minutes | Everyone |
| SwimTO – Spring Water Safety Booklet | Fitness & Staying Active | Activities, tips and info on staying safe while swimming, boating and more. | User Choice | Kids & Parents |
| Sprint Senior Care – Virtual Programs | Fitness & Staying Active | A wide variety of programs for seniors each week, including gentle exercise classes, Tai Chi, yoga, watercolour painting, discussion groups and more. | 60 minutes | Seniors/Older Adults |
| ESS Support Services – Exercise and Social Programs for Seniors | Fitness & Staying Active | Free virtual group programs for older adults to stay physically active and socially connected. Some programs are offered in Mandarin. Exercise, wellness presentations, social chats and more. Call ESS Intake at 416-243-0127 ext. 503 for more information. | User Choice | Seniors/Older Adults |