live music, artisan vendors, carriage rides, face painting, family fun, food truck, shopping, FREE coffee & timbits (thank you Tim Hortons) fresh tulips and puzzle cookies $5 with proceeds to the Canadian National Autism Foundation
Come in for a free crafting event! You can buy the base birdhouse and paint it just in time for spring, or we have a derby horseshoe craft you can make for free!
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 will be present to offer guidance and support to develop new ideas, or you are welcome to explore independently and create in your own unique […]
For children 8 -12 years of age. Please note: Each child must register separately. We're hosting children's book Illustrator Nadia Alam for Canadian Children's Book Week! In this interactive workshop, Nadia will provide a […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […]
Music, movement and more. Join us for music and movement and dancing during our Family Dance Party.
Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. For ages 6 to 12. Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […]
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 Thursday mornings. Starting September 11th, from 10:30-11:30AM, join Darcy from Enchantment Theatre for a program that introduces the love of the Market through music, storytelling, […]
Come learn the basics of birding. Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science. Thursday, April 30: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Branch Saturday, May 02: 11:00am - 12:00pm Waterdown Branch Monday, May 04: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Waterdown Branch Friday, May 15: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]
Families meditate & create together. Kids ages 6-12 with an adult Kids ages 6 to 12, and their grown-ups, are invited to slow down, connect, and celebrate Earth Day together. Begin with a gentle, guided Earth Day meditation to help calm the mind and open the heart, then carry that sense of ease into a […]
Families meditate & create together. Kids ages 6-12 with an adult Kids ages 6 to 12, and their grown-ups, are invited to slow down and connect through a guided Earth […]
The Town of Oakville, in partnership with the Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC), and presenting sponsor Starlane Homes, is proud to celebrate National Youth Week from May 1 to 7, 2026. Oakville […]
Your chance to ask an SLP about your child's language development. Pose your questions about your child’s (age four and younger) communication development to an Early Words Speech-Language Pathologist at this FREE drop-in program. While you are at the Kenilworth branch, participate in Baby Storytime at 10:00am. Presented in partnership with Early Words. Thursday, April 16: 10:30am - 11:30am […]
Learn the basics of printmaking. Learn the basics of printmaking. All materials provided. Presented by the Dundas Valley School of Art.
Explore Hamilton’s storied past through historical spaces. For Hamilton’s Year of Music Celebration, the Doors Open theme is "Forged in Sound." Learn how rock stars make their music at Grant Avenue […]
The Town of Oakville, in partnership with the Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC), and presenting sponsor Starlane Homes, is proud to celebrate National Youth Week from May 1 to 7, 2026. Oakville […]
Free Comic Book Day is an annual event when participating comic book shops and libraries give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes in! Drop by any branch for a day filled with comic-themed creative and interactive activities. Pick up a FREE comic book (all branches except Kilbride). One comic per person, while supplies […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […]
Come enjoy this free event with many distinguished guests, including the Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, music with the Burlington Teen Tour Band, and Dutch treats as BURLINGTON CELEBRATES its official twin city of Apeldoorn and Dutch Heritage Month in Ontario.
