Welcome to Active Parents! Your Go-To Resource For Families in Halton and Hamilton. Our mission is to make finding family fun easier for parents. We do the legwork to curate the biggest list of local family-friendly activities, events, businesses and products in the Region.
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Now Open! The Best Mini-Golf Courses Near You
These mini-golf courses in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville, and are family favourites. Each one has been updated for 2021, but
Lawn Sign Rentals Near Hamilton and Halton
Celebrating birthdays is a little different right now, but with Birthday Lawn Sign rentals and balloon displays the party can
March Break Bingo
March Break Bingo is the perfect way to spend your week away from school! 25 ways to make lockdown spring
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
When I met a friend for coffee and we stumbled into Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park I was shocked that I
Geocaching in Burlington and Hamilton
Geocaching in Burlington and Hamilton is a great way to spend time outdoors with your kids. It brings together walking
The Hamilton Aviary Bird Sanctuary
A visit to The Hamilton Aviary is a great way to feel tropical while supporting this wonderful, volunteer-run bird sanctuary
Where to Get a Cloth Face Mask in Hamilton and Halton
Looking to buy some cloth face masks in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton? Here are local businesses and sewists making and
Drive-In Movie Theatres in Hamilton and Halton
A night at the local drive-in movie theatre is a great way to get out of the house and enjoy
Park Profile: Tansley Woods Park in Burlington
Tansley Woods Park and Playground is a great spot to spend an afternoon. The playground is great for all ages,
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Experience a tropical oasis right in the city when you visit the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Never been? Victoria Schwarzl visited
Parent and Tot Programs in Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville
Parent and Tot classes are a great way to have fun with your little one, while also learning new skills and meeting new parents and kids. Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville mom and baby classes and parent and tot programs are a great way to mix up your at-home routine and add something new to the calendar.
Summer Camps Guide: Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville
How many more school days until summer vacation starts? I bet your kids know! If you’re wondering what to do
The Best Trackers and Apps for New Parents
Chantale, a new mom, is sharing her favourite apps for new parents to help make your transition to a new
Classes for Kids Near Hamilton and Burlington
We’ve put together a huge guide of all of the sports, music, theatre, dance, art, STEM and other lessons and classes available in the greater Hamilton and Burlington areas. Take a look at this list and sign your kid up for something new this year!
Heart to Heart – Community Feature
I was recently lamenting with a friend about the impact of the pandemic on the Seniors in our community. Many
March Break Camps in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton
Spring Break is showing up a little bit later this year, but it’s still coming! As Camp providers pivot their
Where To Donate Your Stuff Near Hamilton and Burlington
If you’ve been cleaning and purging your no-longer-loved items, we know exactly where to take your goods to donate them
How Robotics Can Teach Your Kids STEM Concepts and Skills
Thank you to Level Up Oakville for taking the time to tell us all about the benefits of robotics classes
Valentine’s for Veterans
Spread some love and kindness by making and sending Valentines for Veterans in Canada’s Armed Forces.
Reconnect With Your Kids After Virtual School
Want to know how your kid’s day of at-home school was? Here are a few questions to ask that aren’t
Quarantine Printable Time Capsules
This past year has been one for the history books, so why not help your kids remember it with their
Reader Survey
Since in inception in 2014, Active Parents has aimed to serve parents in the Halton and Hamilton communities with tools
Virtual Recess – Things Your Kids Can Do At Home
Virtual school means virtual recess – but instead of having a big schoolyard to play in with their friends, our
20 Ways to Keep Your Toddler Busy At Home
We asked our toddler experts – parents – how to keep a toddler entertained at home during the lockdown. Here’s