Welcome to our weekend events wrap up! This is where we curate all of the best things to do this weekend so parents (like you) can plan fun faster! Our list spans across Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions, because fun is just a short drive away!
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Fall Family Fun For You!
- Get lost in a local Corn Maze – kids, too!
- Pumpkin Patches are growing your gourds
- These Apples Orchards are a “sweet” spot to visit
- Fall Festivals run all through October and promise lots of fun!
Featured Events This Weekend
How to Be a Victorian at Ireland House Museum This Sunday
Think you could be a Victorian? Find out! Each month, How to Be a Victorian takes on a different part of everyday life in the 19th century — from getting dressed and going to school, to surviving winter, and celebrating Christmas. September – Back to School: Ready for your first day at Victorian school? Pick up a dip pen, test your handwriting, tackle a tricky lesson, and discover whether you’d make the grade! Explore the rules, routines and realities of school in the 19th century—and see how your school day compares.
Things To Do This Weekend With Your Kids
All Weekend
Royal Duck Bounce Park – Jump in, bounce around, and let the fun begin! The Royal Duck is bringing an exciting inflatable bounce house park to Burlington Centre for a fun-filled experience the whole family can enjoy.
ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey – Final day is September 20. This outdoor exhibition features 18 sculptures and a hidden digital world set amongst nature and blooms!
Harvest Weekends at Springridge – Celebrate the season with memory-making moments here on our family farm! Play, run, jump, and explore here in everybody’s favourite Fun Farmyard which, on weekends, includes our Giant Corn Trail.
Binbrook Fall Fair runs all weekend and brings you exciting festival fun from games to food to etertainment plus a demolition derby and the Dodge RAM Rodeo!
Hamilton Burger Fest is a community food festival bringing together the best burgers, local restaurants, live entertainment, drinks, and family-friendly experiences. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Hamilton’s vibrant food scene!
Acton Fall Fair – Acton Agricultural Society proudly announces the 113th Annual Acton Fall Fair. The theme “Cornstalks & Autumn Walks,” this year’s event celebrates the beauty and traditions of the harvest while uniting the community.
Friday, September 18
Mosaics – Youth Drop-In – Piece by piece, creativity comes to life in this week’s Youth Drop‑In. Participants ages 11–17 will design their own vibrant artwork using tiles and glass pieces to form unique patterns and images.
Saturday, September 19
Cineplex Family Favourites – Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only! September 12: Kubo And The Two Strings.
The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party – FIlm.ca Cinema is screening the new Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass (1hr 45min) and offering guests all-you-can-eat cereal!
Pumpkinfest at Downey’s Farms kicks off this weekend.
Free Trial Multi-Sport Class – Join coach Dana for a free trial Fit For Fun multi-sport class for kids ages 3.5-6!
Fall Fair at HPL – Fall-Fair fun and games. Happening at Barton Branch.
Pokemon Trade and Play at Mastermind – Bring your Pokémon cards, make some trades, and connect with fellow fans at a special morning of Pokémon fun.
Farm Crawl is an opportunity to get an inside look at the operations of many of our farms in Hamilton and the surrounding area. It is a self-guided event where you drive from farm to farm in any order you like to learn about local agriculture.
Summer Saturdays at the Homestead – by donation. Looking for something new to do in Niagara? Join us for Summer Saturdays at The Brown Homestead. Pop-by to explore our rural historic site, learn the stories held within the oldest home in St. Catharines, create heritage crafts, play lawn games, and enjoy hands-on activities designed for curious minds of all ages.
Join us for the 60th Annual Harvest Pioneer Day! Celebrate the start of fall with a day of music, food, artisans, and hands-on demonstrations that bring the past to life. As fall begins and the leaves start to turn, the museum grounds come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the harvest season.
St George Applefest – a FREE family festival where the pungent aroma of crisp, ripe apples is in sharp contrast to the sweetness of candied apples! Over 120 vendors provide a kaleidescope of colour. FREE shuttle, FREE parking. Accessible. FREE Saturday night Street Party.
Learn, Play & Explore at Indigo – Join us for a hands-on MAGNA-TILES® learning event inspired by The Smart Cookie by Jory John. After enjoying the storytime, kids can explore letters and numbers through creative building and fun activity sheets, encouraging curiosity, imagination, and early problem-solving skills.
Battlefield Harvest Festival – Bring the entire family to enjoy seasonal activities and tasty treats on the park grounds. There will be plenty of family fun and things to keep the little ones busy in the children’s activity area, filled with crafts, games, prizes, and more.
Asian Heritage Festival 2026 – Join us at Fowley Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for a free community celebration! Enjoy live performances, food trucks, vendors, games, and cultural booths. Fun for the whole neighbourhood!
Urdu Storytime at OPL – Join us for storytime in Urdu! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y.
Arabic Storytime at OPL – Join us for storytime in Arabic! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y.
Mandarin Storytime 中文故事会 at OPL – Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y.
Movie Night in Hendrie Park – The 6th Annual Green Angels Movie Night is back, and this year we’re bringing even more fun, discovery and excitement for the whole family. Join us for an evening under the stars featuring Hoppers (2026). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., giving you plenty of time to enjoy a live DJ dance party, lawn games, a family-friendly search and find with prizes, a caricature artist (additional fees apply), and exclusive evening access to RBG’s Anchorball, a Curious Art Journey exhibit. Plus, your ticket includes complimentary popcorn for the movie.
Write a Ghost Story – Write a ghost story to scare yourself and others. Write a spine-tingling story to tell your friends, family and classmates. Read it aloud to the group if you like.
Nature Series: Night Eyes – The forest is alive at night with all kinds of critters that thrive in the darkness. Join us at Mountsberg for a night of exploration. You will learn about the adaptations that these animals use to survive in the dark. Your evening will consist of a puppet show, bioartifact exploration, a craft and a guided hike searching for the different animals that are most active at night. Grab your flashlight and join your guide for this fun adventure!
Sunday, September 20
British Car Day – British Car Day® is open to vintage, classic and current British-manufactured vehicles, including motorcycles. The event is the largest, one-day, all-British car event in North America, with car owners and visitors travelling from Ontario, the northeast United States, the Maritime provinces, Quebec and Manitoba.
The Hamilton Walk for Down Syndrome – Join us for a free community celebration featuring inflatables, face painting, prizes, activities and more benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton.
Oakville Motionball Marathon of Sport – One-day event where individuals and local businesses fundraise and team up with local Special Olympics athletes for a variety of sports! it promises a day of fun competition, camaraderie, and, above all, inclusion for over 250 community members!
Vintage Wheels and Wings at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum – See hundreds of vintage vehicles along with our famous vintage aircraft collection!
Mindfulness Walks at Westfield – Looking to unwind and reconnect with nature? Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is now offering guided mindful walks through the scenic conservation area. During this 2-kilometre walk, participants will experience nature in a calm and meaningful way, led by a certified guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Trainers.
Children’s Book Signing: Noah & Mia Tales of the Nile at Indigo Burlington Centre – Meet local author Ingy ElSeddawy at Indigo Burlington Centre for a special signing of Noah & Mia Tales of the Nile, a magical Ancient Egypt adventure for children ages 4–8. Stop by, discover the story, and have your copy signed!
Family Fun Day at the AGH – Join us in the Fischer Gallery for fun, hands-on art-making inspired by our permanent collection. AGH Members: Free General Admission: $5.00 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children)
Halloween Scrunchies at Michaels – Come in for a fun event! Buy some fabric and make Halloween scrunchies just in time for the spooky season. Featuring Bernatex fabrics!
Family Open Studios at AGB – Free, drop-in sessions! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by Wiigwasitig / waskway / Honouring the Birch Tree, which explores the heritage and healing power of the birch tree through diverse art forms.
The Appleby Line Street Festival brings families and neighbourhoods together by making the streets come alive with activity on Appleby Line between New Street and Fairview Street.
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