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  • Pilates, Play & Community

    St Matthews on the Plains 26 Plains Road East, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Looking for something fun to do with your baby, toddler, or little one this March Break? Join us for a FREE afternoon of movement, play, and connection designed especially for […]

  • AbraKIDabra

    MPL - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, ON, Canada

    Best suited for families with children age 4+, but everyone is welcome.  Peter Mennie's AbraKIDabra Magic Comedy show is an engaging combination of magic, comedy and music. Families will enjoy his […]

  • Mad Science at HPL

    Mad Science at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. Packed with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, […]

  • 3D Printing Escape Room at HPL

    3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. By using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces, players must figure […]

  • Paint & Create Sets at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Channel your inner artist with these fun Wonder Co. Painting kits. Choose to paint rocks or ceramic houses with handmade charm and let your creative spirit soar. Plus, enjoy a fun storytime. Ages 4+. Workshops at 11:00 and 1:00 Reserve your spot online.

  • Free Skate in Hamilton

    Free Skate in Hamilton
    Various Hamilton Arenas Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Lots of free skates at various locations! Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Pat Quinn Parkdale Arena - […]

  • Free Swim Hamilton

    Free Swim Hamilton
    Various Recreation Centres, Hamilton Hamilton, ON, Canada

        Sat, Mar 14th, 2026   Open Swim Free 12:45 pm - 01:45 pm Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:15 pm - 02:45 […]

  • Discover Hamilton Traffic

    Gage Park Greenhouse 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Traffic Signal specialists and Roadway Safety representatives will be on site to provide engaging, hands-on educational experiences focused on transportation infrastructure. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about traffic […]

  • March Break at the Market

    March Break at the Market
    Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Market March Break, March 18-21 (10AM-12PM): Help us turn our recycled cardboard into a 3D cardboard Market! Local artist facilitator @anniewebart will be here with all the supplies you need to get […]

  • Home Escape Plans

    Oakville Public Library Glen Abbey Branch 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ON

    Understand what to do when the smoke alarm sounds, and learn the importance of having and practicing a home escape plan! Children & families will also develop strategies for safely escaping […]

  • Spring Break: Mad Science at the Pen Centre

    Pen Centre 221 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for an action-packed show with Mad Science Niagara filled with exciting experiments, hands-on fun, and mind-blowing science that will amaze kids! ‍ When: Friday, March 20th - Show […]

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  • Paint by Sticker at BPL

    Paint by Sticker at BPL
    BPL various branches Burlington Libraries, Burlington, ON, Canada

    It's a fun spin on paint-by-numbers... sticker-by-numbers! Choose from a variety of images and stickers, check the number, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. […]

  • Stretch, Breathe & Create! at BPL

    Stretch, Breathe & Create! at BPL
    BPL various branches Burlington Libraries, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Yoga & crafts for ages 3-9 In this fun-filled session, learn different animal and nature yoga poses with Ms. Cristina. From warm-up stretches to a relaxing cool-down, kids move through […]

  • Stop Motion Club

    Stop Motion Club
    HPL - Waterdown Branch 163 Dundas St E, Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

    Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program. Stop motion is a filmmaking technique where inanimate objects are moved a little bit at a time, then photographed in […]

  • Decode your DNA

    Decode your DNA
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Learn about DNA through fun, interactive activities and experiments.  Explore the building blocks of life through interactive activities, including extracting real DNA from strawberries and creating a colourful DNA bracelet […]

  • Black Joy on Ice

    Appleby Ice Centre, rink 3 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on Friday, March 20 for an evening of skating, connection, and community as we celebrate Black joy on the ice! This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone—no exclusive access, just good vibes and great company. We’re excited to partner with the City of Burlington for this special gathering, our first collaboration together […]

  • Friendship Bracelets & Cool-Cat Fun at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Besties, join us to make a fun bracelet to take home featuring sensory beads and charms to pop, shake, and twist. Also, enjoy a Pete the Cat storytime, activity sheets, and more with the fan-favourite series. Ages 6+. Workshops at 11:00 and 1:00 Reserve your spot online

  • Let’s Get Growing

    Gage Park Greenhouse 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Join The Children’s Garden Project on Saturday, March 21 at the Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse for our 5th annual Let’s Get Growing Workshop Series, taking place during the City of Hamilton’s very first Spring Discovery Days, a March Break celebration filled with flowers, family activities, and behind-the-scenes greenhouse fun! Our Let’s Get Growing Workshop Series […]

  • Free Skate in Hamilton

    Free Skate in Hamilton
    Various Hamilton Arenas Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Lots of free skates at various locations! Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Pat Quinn Parkdale Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm Saltfleet Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by […]

  • Free Swim Hamilton

    Free Swim Hamilton
    Various Recreation Centres, Hamilton Hamilton, ON, Canada

        Sat, Mar 14th, 2026   Open Swim Free 12:45 pm - 01:45 pm Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:15 pm - 02:45 pm Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:45 pm - 03:15 pm Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre - Lap Pool […]

  • March Break at the Market

    March Break at the Market
    Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Market March Break, March 18-21 (10AM-12PM): Help us turn our recycled cardboard into a 3D cardboard Market! Local artist facilitator @anniewebart will be here with all the supplies you need to get crafty. This is a free drop-in activation, parental supervision required. Recommended for participants ages 6+.  

  • SciFUN Day

    HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    A day of interactive science demonstrations led by McMaster University students. For children ages 4-14 and their caregivers.   SciFUN Day is an annual community event where science goes beyond the classroom, with hands-on demonstrations, interactive stations and STEM activities for kids 4-14 and their families! SciFUN Day is a student-led organization that connects McMaster students […]

  • Green Screen Fun

    HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Pick a scene, get your photo taken in front of it.   Have your picture taken in front of various background settings using our green screen technology.

  • KidsUnited Burlington Open House

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    KidsUnited Burlington 3227 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for the KidsUnited Open House on Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Families with children ages 4–8 are invited to come and experience what KidsUnited is all about. Come meet our team, explore our environment, and learn more about the program we are building for children and families in our […]

  • Magic Mel’s Amazing Magic Show

    BPL - Central Branch 2331 New St., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Magical fun for the whole family!   Magic Mel brings an upbeat, hilarious, and highly interactive magic show that inspires everyone to discover their inner magic! Laugh, be amazed, become part of the show—and be proudly declared an Official Magician by the end. This show is intended for families with children of all ages. Children […]

  • Paint by Sticker at BPL

    Paint by Sticker at BPL
    BPL various branches Burlington Libraries, Burlington, ON, Canada

    It's a fun spin on paint-by-numbers... sticker-by-numbers! Choose from a variety of images and stickers, check the number, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. Plan to join us for this social activity geared to ages 9-13—and bring a friend!!  Mon Mar 16 | 2-3pm | CENTRAL Tue Mar 17 […]

  • Free Skate in Hamilton

    Free Skate in Hamilton
    Various Hamilton Arenas Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Lots of free skates at various locations! Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Pat Quinn Parkdale Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm Saltfleet Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by […]

  • Free Swim Hamilton

    Free Swim Hamilton
    Various Recreation Centres, Hamilton Hamilton, ON, Canada

        Sat, Mar 14th, 2026   Open Swim Free 12:45 pm - 01:45 pm Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:15 pm - 02:45 […]

  • Free skate with Olympians Emma Maltais and Renata Fast

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    Appleby Ice Centre- Rink 4 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario

    Join Olympians Emma Maltais and Renata Fast for a Community Skate on March 22   Residents are invited to join a special community skate celebrating Burlington athletes Emma Maltais and […]

  • ABC Come Skate with Me

    Carlisle Arena 1496 Centre Road, Carlisle, Ontario, Canada

    Join us Sunday, March 22 from 1–3 PM at the Carlisle Arena for a free family skate to wrap up March Break. Enjoy skating, treats, games, and raffle prizes while […]

  • Ashwood Glen School Open House

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    Ashwood Glen School 3430 Fairview Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Searching for a school where your child is truly known, supported, and encouraged to grow? Join us on March 26 and experience how Ashwood Glen’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years […]

  • Sensory Storytime

    Sensory Storytime
    HPL - Binbrook Branch 2641 Regional Road 56 PO Box 89, Binbrook, Ontario, Canada

    A story time for children who thrive better in small groups.   A small, welcoming group program with stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities for children ages 2-6 who […]

  • Lil’ Kids Club

    Lil’ Kids Club
    Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Introducing the Hamilton Farmers' Market Lil' Kids Club! Once all the bigger kids are back to school, join us at the Hamilton Farmers' Market for toddler aged programming (0-4yrs) on […]

  • Easter Egg Hunt at St Paul’s United Church

    St Paul's United Church Dundas 29 Park St W, Dundas, ON, Canada

    Free community event filled with eggs, prizes, and springtime for the entire family. Please RSVP to coordinatorycc.stpauls@gmail.com ensure there are enough prizes for every child.

  • 3rd Annual Autism Dog Services Easter Eggs-travaganza

    Optimist Club of Ancaster 237 Manitou Way, Ancaster, ON, Canada

    Autism Dog Services will be hosting their third annual Easter Eggs-travaganza at the Optimist Club and Park in Ancaster. The family friendly day will include an Easter egg hunt, photo […]

  • Music School Open House

    GYMC 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, Canada

    Drop in to the GYMC between 10 am and 1 pm — Try a cello, viola or violin. Make crafts or pick up a children’s book. Follow our Treasure Hunt and win a prize! Visit a group class and see what it’s all about. Meet students and parents to learn more about the SSSG, and […]

  • How to Build a Video Game (by Dr. Emily Scherzinger)

    Mc Master University - Health Sciences Building 1280 Main Street West,, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Have you ever wondered how the idea of a video game goes from idea to reality? At the base of video game development is a philosophical process known as “logic.” […]

  • Look Like Me Read Like Me

    Look Like Me Read Like Me
    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    For children 4-8 years of age. Parents/caregivers must remain on-site for the duration of the program. Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories […]

  • Easter Scavenger Hunt & BBQ

    Holy Rosary Church 287 Plains Rd E, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Join the Annual Easter Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12–2 PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Burlington. Enjoy a kids’ scavenger hunt, Easter Bunny photos, and hot […]

  • Easter Fun Fair at Victory International Church

    Victory International Church 2799 Barton St East, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    FREE! KIDS EASTER FAMILY FUN FAIR!!! You are invited to Victory International Church - Hamilton's exciting Easter “Jurassic Eggventure Fun Fair for ages 2-12 Come ready for a time of […]

  • Huntingdon Park Reopening Celebration

    Huntingdon Park Recreation Centre 87 Brentwood Dr, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Residents are invited to the reopening celebration on March 28, 2026, from 12 noon to 4 pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 1:30 pm. The family-friendly activities offered free […]

  • Junior Optimist Club Easter Event

    Halton Safety Village 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON, Canada

    The Oakville Junior Optimist Club is hosting their popular Annual Youth Easter Event and you won’t want to miss it! Where: Halton Safety Village (1151 Bronte Road) When: Sunday, March […]

  • Free Family Open Studio at the AGB

    Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
    Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Celebrate heritage, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors […]

  • Digging into Biodiversity

    HPL - Dundas Branch 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

    Buckle In this workshop, we are digging into the importance of biodiversity. Students will help the Detective in an urgent case to find four missing critters, kidnapped by our archnemesis, […]

  • Design Your Own Dominoes with STAEDTLER at Staples

    Staples Oakville 320 North Service Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    Get ready for a fun, creative session where kids design, build, and play their very own picture domino game! Join Us for Design Your Own Dominoes! Get ready for a […]