Pride Month 2025

In honour of Pride Month, YPT has compiled the following resources for families and classrooms to experience.

SHOWS

TVO kids Pride Playlist

TVO Kids Pride Playlist

TVO Kids has a curated lineup of episodes from celebrated children’s series like Arthur, Clifford, and 16 Hudson, all selected to celebrate love, identity, and the beauty of being yourself.


BOOKS

Toronto Public Library’s “Reading with Pride”

A curated list of books from the Toronto Public Library that speak to Gender Identity, 2SLGBTQ+ Families and History, and more.

Toronto Public Library’s YA LGBTQ+ book list

These YA (Young Adult) books are selected to reflect a cross-section of 2SLGBTQ+ experiences.


CONTEXT

CBC Kids

This CBC Kids News page features a collection of articles, quizzes, and videos about Pride Month.


EVENTS

Toronto Public Library Pride Celebration

TPL’s Pride Celebrations include events at select branches across Toronto.

Celebrate Pride at the Toronto Zoo, June 14

The Toronto Zoo welcomes everyone to join them as they celebrate PRIDE!

AIDS Candlelight Vigil, June 24

An open community event is held annually at the AIDS Memorial to remember, honour, and celebrate the people who have died of AIDS and those who live with the virus. 

Youth Pride – Toronto, June 28

The SOY Youth Advisory Committee are proud to bring back another year of youth excellence at the 2025 Youth Pride Stage.


GROUPS & HELPLINES

Central Toronto Youth Services

LGBT Youthline: confidential, non-judgmental, informed peer support for LGBTQ2S youth

TDSB Gender Independent Groups

Toby’s Place: drop-in for youth up to age 23 in Scarborough

The 519 Community Centre