The official CNE ticket page offers a free Kids’ Pass for children ages 5–13, available to download through August 20, 2026. The pass is separate from general grounds admission; children age four and under are free.
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The CNE Kids’ Pass is a free downloadable pass for children ages 5–13 visiting the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The official CNE ticket page lists the pass as available through August 20, 2026, ahead of the 2026 fair.
What the pass covers
The Kids’ Pass is an age-based pass for eligible children. It does not mean that general grounds admission is free for every member of your group. Children age four and under are free according to the CNE’s current ticket information; other visitors should check the official ticket page for the applicable admission ticket.
How to get it
1. Open the official CNE ticket page.
2. Download the Kids’ Pass before August 20, 2026.
3. Review the age requirements and any instructions attached to the pass.
4. Keep the pass accessible on your phone or print it if the official instructions ask you to do so.
Plan the family visit
The CNE runs from August 21 through September 7, 2026. Kids’ World is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., while the Kiddie Midway runs 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. on regular days and 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. on Labour Day. Hours and admission rules can change, so check the official CNE information before leaving.
The Kids’ Pass is most useful when you plan the rest of the day around family stops such as Kids’ World, the Kiddie Midway, CNE Farm, an indoor food break, and the family-friendly general-admission programming included with a regular CNE ticket.
Visitor tip
Download the pass before August 20 and check the official ticket page for the current age rules. Kids’ Pass eligibility does not replace a CNE admission ticket for the rest of your group.