Hello freebies! This month brings us a sandbox full of free things to do with kids, too. Whether you’re looking for educational outings or fun adventures, there’s something for every family all offer free admission.
As parents, we understand the joy of spending quality time with our little ones without breaking the bank. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of fantastic and FREE fun to enjoy with your kids. From outdoor escapades to creative indoor activities, we’ve scoured every corner to compile the ultimate collection of fun-filled experiences.
We think this list of family-friendly events that are free of charge will knock your socks off. We don’t often appreciate how many great activities for kids (and parents!) our area has, but there are lots!
Get ready to create family fun and let your imaginations run wild, all while keeping your wallet happy. So, let’s dive right in and discover free things to do with kids that guarantee family bonding!
We have combed our events calendar to bring you all the best FREE kids’ events near you. Use this calendar to find free things to do today or free things to do this weekend!
Free Things To Do With Kids Today, This Weekend and This Month
If you have children to keep busy, you may wonder, “What free activities are available nearby?” We have the answer! Here is a list of all the free events happening this month.
Youth Drop-ins at Trafalgar Park Community Centre
Trafalgar Park Community Centre 133 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaEnjoy the following activities with friends or meet new ones! Ages 11 to 17. Youth Inline/Roller Skating (bring your own skates!) Youth Basketball, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Chess, 4 to … Read more
Big Dreamers “Pablo Picasso”
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us at OPL - Iroquois Ridge Branch as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child with a … Read more
The Drop at Glen Abbey Community Centre
Glen Abbey Community Centre 415 Third Line, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Join us for free activities like games, crafts and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to secure … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
After Hours for Teens Star Wars, Star Trek, and Space
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us for an after-hours party just for you! Come take over the OPL - Iroquois Ridge Branch and participate in fun activities! 13-17 This year's theme is Out of … Read more
Free Come Try Ringette Event
Appleby Ice Centre, rink 3 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaAre you interested in finding a fun and challenging sport for your child? Consider RINGETTE! The Ringette Association of Burlington will be holding a FREE Come Try Ringette event at … Read more
Doors Open Hamilton
Whether you are new to the Hamilton Civic Museums or have been following us for a while, we invite you to explore our heritage sites on Doors Open weekend! Each … Read more
Drop-ins at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in the youth centre from noon to 4 p.m. for cupcake decorating, candle painting, a scavenger hunt, Mario Kart tournament and Table Tennis tournament! We’re also offering: Youth … Read more
May the 4th Toys R Us Fun
Toys R Us - all stores Ontario, CanadaJoin us for May the 4th fun! Celebrate the fandom that spans generations + galaxies – visit us in-store for loads of STAR WARS™ excitement: events, sale items + more... … Read more
Free Bucket Drumming in Bronte Park
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for free bucket drumming workshops every Saturday in May and June at Bronte Park! These drop in workshops are running from 1-3pm - just look for the Bandology … Read more
Free Comic Book Day at Milton Public Library – Beaty Branch
Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, CanadaThe first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day, and this year it also falls on Star Wars Day. Let’s celebrate all things comic at the library, where every … Read more
Special Meet & Greet with Bluey!
Real Canadian Superstore Milton 820 Main St E, Milton, Ontario, CanadaGet ready to meet Pampers newest Easy Ups character, Bluey, on Saturday, May 4 by visiting the Real Canadian Superstore in Milton. You can get a $5 off coupon on … Read more
Doors Open Hamilton
Whether you are new to the Hamilton Civic Museums or have been following us for a while, we invite you to explore our heritage sites on Doors Open weekend! Each … Read more
Storytime & Activity: Personalize Mom’s Book
All Chapters and Indigo Stores , CanadaJoin us at Indigo for a storytime reading of How To Catch a Mamasaurus and an activity to personalize a bookplate for any book you choose for Mom! Find your … Read more
Family Open Studio at AGB
Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe AGB’s free family art studio. All materials provided! More information can be found here Dive deep into the world of art and craft as a family with our Sunday … Read more
Youth Week in Milton (Skating and Swimming)
Milton Sports Centre 605 Santa Maria Blvd., Milton, Ontario, CanadaThe Town of Milton is celebrating Youth Week, from May 1-7, 2024, with activities and events. Free Youth Fun Skate, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Milton Sports Centre (Registration required) … Read more
Youth Skate with DJ Ghost at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex 3070 Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaCome on out for Tunes & Turns, a free youth skate with DJ Ghost playing all your favourites! Ages 11 to 17. More information can be found here
Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji
Apple Store - Mapleview Mall 900 Maple Ave, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaKids will learn fun ways to create their own emoji. We’ll show them how to draw colourful faces and objects. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with … Read more
Drop-ins at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative this Youth Week and join us for some drop-in sports, a swim and a craft with the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre Older Adults! Ages 11 to … Read more
Pokemon Peeps Meetup
Orchard Hub - St. Christopher’s CES 2400 Sutton Drive, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaDo you have a child that’s a fan of Pokemon? Come and join our WEEKLY meetup where the kids show, share & chat everything Pokemon! Trading cards does occur *please … Read more
Dearcroft Montessori – Trafalgar Crossing Open House
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing 297 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaAt Dearcroft Trafalgar Crossing, we are more than just a school—we're a vibrant community where every child is cherished, supported, and celebrated. (ad) With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, we … Read more
Free Drop-ins at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre
Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre 325 Reynolds St, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for some volleyball, make some friendship bracelets or try a fitness class! Ages 11 to 17. Youth Volleyball, 3 to 5 p.m. Fitness Class, 4 to 5 p.m. … Read more
The Drop at at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Free Drop-in at Oakville Galleries
Oakville Galleries 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaCelebrate National Youth Week at Oakville Galleries on Tuesday, May 7, 2024! Drop in for a free art activity from 4 to 7 p.m. at our Gairloch Gallery. Take in … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Cursive Writing Workshop
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaLearn the art of cursive writing in this hands-on workshop for kids at Oakville Public Library - Sixteen Mile Branch. Ages 8+ The goal of this session to offer different … Read more
Storytime at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us for Storytime every Thursday at 4pm at your local Mastermind Toys store! No sign up required and please arrive 10 minutes early. Click to Find a Store near … Read more
Dash Robots at OPL – Sixteen Mile Branch
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaMeet Dash, our newest robot friend. Dash will help you develop computational thinking skills and learn the basics of command language and block coding. Ages 5-8 This program is unregistered. … Read more
Big Dreamers “Prince”
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us at Oakville Public Library - Iroquois Ridge Branch, as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child … Read more
The Drop at Glen Abbey Community Centre
Glen Abbey Community Centre 415 Third Line, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Join us for free activities like games, crafts and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to secure … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Royal Rainbow Storytime at BPL – Central Branch
BPL - Central Branch 2331 New St., Burlington, Ontario, CanadaCome celebrate diversity, inclusion, and self-expression! Join us to create a special ally button, connect with Pflag Halton for local resources and listen to stories and songs in a family-friendly … Read more
Canada Netherlands Friendship Day
Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe Canada Netherlands Friendship Day will celebrate the 19th anniversary of the City of Burlington’s twinning agreement with the city of Apeldoorn. It will also recognize the 79th anniversary of … Read more
Inclusive Tales Story Times
Join Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales for a drop-in story and activity hour with multi-sensory experiences! Stories and activities will feature Telling Tales Festival presenters and books. Each week a new … Read more
Kids Club at Michaels
Michaels stores - call for details Ontario, CanadaIntroducing Kids Club! We will have specific kids oriented projects on select Saturdays each month. Bring your kids to a free craft! Drop in, pre-registration not required. Call your local … Read more
Andrews Farm Market Opening Weekend
Andrew's Scenic Acres 9365 - 10 Sideroad, Milton, Ontario, CanadaCome see what our 165 scenic acres have to offer this year, and enjoy free admission from 10am - 5pm during opening weekend! There will be wagon rides, a playground … Read more
Sakura Festival
Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaEach spring, the Sakura Festival celebrates the arrival of the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms. This year, the City is also recognizing the 35-year anniversary of its friendship with our twin … Read more
LEGO® Drop-In at OPL – Sixteen Mile Branch
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaCome build with us! We supply the LEGO® , you supply the imagination. We can’t wait to see what you create! Ages 4+
Free Bucket Drumming in Bronte Park
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for free bucket drumming workshops every Saturday in May and June at Bronte Park! These drop in workshops are running from 1-3pm - just look for the Bandology … Read more
Storytime & Activity: Personalize Mom’s Book
All Chapters and Indigo Stores , CanadaJoin us at Indigo for a storytime reading of How To Catch a Mamasaurus and an activity to personalize a bookplate for any book you choose for Mom! Find your … Read more
Puppet Play at HPL – Freelton Branch
HPL - Freelton Branch 1803 Brock Road, Freelton, Ontario, CanadaCreate a puppet and learn how to bring them to life. Explore our puppet stage and meet a few of our most loved puppets.
Andrews Farm Market Opening Weekend
Andrew's Scenic Acres 9365 - 10 Sideroad, Milton, Ontario, CanadaCome see what our 165 scenic acres have to offer this year, and enjoy free admission from 10am - 5pm during opening weekend! There will be wagon rides, a playground … Read more
Science Sundays at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us at your local Mastermind Toys store for a 30-minute science session on the 2nd Sunday of each month ! Sign up required. Limited spots available. Please contact your … Read more
Family Open Studio at AGB
Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe AGB’s free family art studio. All materials provided! More information can be found here Dive deep into the world of art and craft as a family with our Sunday … Read more
Inclusive Tales Story Times
Join Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales for a drop-in story and activity hour with multi-sensory experiences! Stories and activities will feature Telling Tales Festival presenters and books. Each week a new … Read more
Pokemon Peeps Meetup
Orchard Hub - St. Christopher’s CES 2400 Sutton Drive, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaDo you have a child that’s a fan of Pokemon? Come and join our WEEKLY meetup where the kids show, share & chat everything Pokemon! Trading cards does occur *please … Read more
The Drop at at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Dash Robots at OPL – Sixteen Mile Branch
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaMeet Dash, our newest robot friend. Dash will help you develop computational thinking skills and learn the basics of command language and block coding. Ages 5-8 This program is unregistered. … Read more
Teen Gaming at OPL – Glen Abbey Branch
Oakville Public Library Glen Abbey Branch 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ONCompete against your friends and other teens in this social gaming drop-in. Ages 13-17 Drop-in and compete against your friends and other teens in this social gaming drop-in. If board … Read more
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