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  • Lego Make and Take at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Join us in store to build a LEGO® Disney Little HeiHei. Ages 6+ Spaces are limited. Reservations required.  *No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants.

  • Sunday Makebreak: Spring Charm Bracelet

    Michaels stores - call for details Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Join us in-store to make beaded charm bracelets. Just purchase the charms you want on your bracelet and Michaels will provide the rest of the supplies for free!

  • Famajam Family Art Day

    Dundas Valley School of Art 21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

    The perfect all-ages activity for Family Day weekend. Our FREE Family Art Days are all about making art and having fun with your family. This is a unique opportunity to create alongside one another in a variety of mediums from painting to pottery. It's also a chance to learn more about DVSA and meet our […]

  • Celebrate the Lunar New Year Storytime

    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    For children 4 - 10 years of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  This program is suitable for both Mandarin and English speakers.   This special storytime celebrating the Lunar New Year, is facilitated by the Chinese Canadian Association of Milton.  The storytime will feature "Eddy's Shadow Puppets" by Karina Zhou. A wonderful story about how we can all […]

  • Family Day On Ice – Daymond Realty Group

    Appleby Ice Centre, Rink 1 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario

    A fun Family Day skating event by The Daymond Realty Group, bringing families together for an active and memorable day on the ice. Please bring your own skates!

  • Family Day at Kitchener Farmer’s Market

    Kitchener Farmers Market 300 King St E, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    Join us from 10am - 2pm at the Kitchener Market to celebrate Family day! Bring your family and friends for a day of fun-filled free activities including games, treats, activities, live entertainment and more! Stay tuned here for updates! 

  • Winterfest at the AGH

    Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on February 16th for an action packed day of art, music, movement and fun for the whole family!  Things to look forward to at the AGH ★ Art & craft projects ★ Family Tours ★ Hot chocolate and snacks ★ Family movement workshop with Little Yogis Academy (1:00 – 2:00 PM)

  • Family Day Free Multi-Sport Class (2-6yrs)

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    Tansley Woods Community Centre 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Fit For Fun for 2-6yrs is a great way for children and parents to spend Family Day together being active and having fun! Join coach Dana for a FREE 30 minute multi-sport class. Limited spots available. Registration required.

  • Family Day Fun in Lincoln

    Fleming Centre 5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for Family Day Fun with PlayLincoln! Families are invited to the Fleming Centre on Monday, February 16th for a free afternoon of activities for all ages, including a free public skate from 12–2 PM and craft activities from 11 AM–1 PM.

  • Family Day at the Cotton Factory

    Cotton Factory 270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Pizz-Art Party and Community Quilt presented by Hamilton Craft Studios Storytelling Machine McMaster Pop Up Planetarium Mr. Ben Musical Performance Steel City Slither Performance and Interactive Movement Experience Hamilton Music Collective Instrument Kids Rave Open Studios and Exhibitions Soup and Grill Cheese with Chef Johnny Blonde Games, Crafts and Snacks!  

  • Family Day at McDougall Cottage

    McDougall Cottage 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

    Stop by McDougall Cottage on Family Day and warm up with some tasty treats and fun crafts.Take a wee break from the ordinary this Family Day at McDougall Cottage! Step inside our cozy historic home and warm up with some yummy hot chocolate or a soothing cup of tea alongside a McDougall favourite - shortbread. […]

    free but donations accepted

  • Family Day at AGB

    Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Celebrate Family Day with a vibrant, hands-on art experience! Inspired by the bold colours and dynamic energy of Roda Medhat’s LED light sculptures, this open studio invites families to explore their creativity together through Neon Drawing. Using pastels and paint markers on black paper, participants will create glowing artworks that come alive like a neon sign. This playful activity encourages experimentation with colour, movement, […]

  • Family Day Run of the Rink

    Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre 162 Livingston Ave, Grimsby, ON, Canada

    Join us Family Day at the MRPKC from 2 - 5 p.m. for free public skating, Wee Gym activities, face painting, crafts and balloon twisting. Thank you to Zoi Ouzas Team RE/MAX Garden City Realty for sponsoring the Norstar Arena East Pad and to The Augustine Team Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Elite for sponsoring […]

  • Croque apres-midi avec On y va Milton

    Croque apres-midi avec On y va Milton
    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    For  children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes alive when shared between an adult and a young child! Come share this moment with us through reading and many other activities!   

  • True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club

    True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club
    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    "True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club" offers a dynamic and engaging platform for teens to explore, discuss, and take action on current events issues. By listening to podcasts, participating in discussions, and championing for policy change by writing advocacy letters to local MPs and MPPs, participants will develop critical thinking skills, deepen their understanding […]

  • Sensory Storytime

    Sensory Storytime
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, 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 have developmental disabilities, atypical sensory processing and/or other conditions.  Registration required. If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit.Email mmcsween@hpl.ca […]

  • 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 have developmental disabilities, atypical sensory processing and/or other conditions.  Registration required. If you require an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us prior to […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • DIY Perler Bead Fun

    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    For children 9-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  Unleash your imagination and create an awesome design using fuse beads; keychains, backpack clips and more. Following simple pre-made designs or the chance to invent your own, this program will fuse innovation with hands-on fun. 

  • Flower Power with Dan the Nature Man

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

    For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Please dress for the weather, as we will head outdoors for a short time.  Flowers are beautiful, even in winter! Dan the Nature Man will take us on a journey through the flower world. Why are they so colourful? Why do they smell […]

  • Stuffed Animal Hospital

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

    A playful trip to the vet—at the library! Bring your favourite stuffed animal to the library for a hands-on “hospital” experience in partnership with the Humane Society of Oakville, Milton […]

  • Ramadan Escape Room at MPL

    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    Celebrate Ramadan with this holiday themed escape room.  Ages 13-17, Feb 21. 1:00-1:30, 1:45-2:15, 2:30-3:00, 3:15-3:45, 4:00-4:30 Main Branch  

  • Stirling Montessori Academy’s Open House

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    Stirling Montessori Academy 123 Main St. East, Milton, Ontario, Canada

    Discover Stirling Montessori Academy's CASA Program (JK & SK).  We’re opening our doors for a special CASA Open House! You’re invited to explore how our nurturing, hands‑on Montessori environment helps children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Come meet our educators, tour our beautifully prepared classrooms, and see firsthand what makes the Stirling experience so unique. […]

  • Free Heritage Day Weekend at the Children’s Museum

    Free Heritage Day Weekend at the Children’s Museum
    New Hamilton Children's Museum 1072 Main St E, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Join us for a special opportunity to explore the Hamilton Children’s Museum from the inside and enjoy activities in the big backyard. Please note due to the expected high volume of visitation, visits will be limited to 1 […]

  • Free Heritage Day at Dundurn

    Free Heritage Day at Dundurn
    Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Bring the whole family and experience a fascinating piece of Hamilton history at Dundurn National Historic Site. On a guided tour, discover what it was like to live and play above stairs like the MacNab family and work […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at Fieldcote

    Heritage Day Free Weekend at Fieldcote
    Fieldcote Memorial Park 64 Sulphur Springs Rd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge.  While you are at Fieldcote, don’t forget to check out the second-floor gallery to view the exhibit Beyond the Blue & White: Wedgewood Designed for Canada.       Please note that our museums are not all wheelchair accessible. […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at Battlefield House

    Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Bring the whole family and experience a fascinating piece of Hamilton history at Dundurn National Historic Site. On a guided tour, discover what it was like to live and play above stairs like the MacNab family and work […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at the Military Museum

    Hamilton Military Museum 610 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Explore the fascinating military history of Dundurn Park, once known as Burlington Heights! On a self-guided tour of the Museum, you will discover what it was like to live and work on site during the War of 1812 […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at the Steam Museum

    Heritage Day Free Weekend at the Steam Museum
    Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Create some new family memories by taking a guided tour of the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, where you’ll see an amazing example of Victorian engineering. Tours will take you through the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks where two […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at Whitehern

    Heritage Day Free Weekend at Whitehern
    Whitehern Historic House & Garden 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Whitehern Historic House & Garden is a mid-19th century urban estate maintained by the McQuesten family for three generations. It was built in 1848 with a 1930s addition and includes original family furnishings from the Georgian, Victorian, and […]

  • Ward 2 Public Skate

    Ward 2 Public Skate
    Hamilton Waterfront - Pier 8 (bottom of Discovery Drive), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Pier 8 Outdoor Rink - free skate rentals and hot chocolate

  • Wildflower seedball workshop @ Main

    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    For children 8 - 12 years of age. Please note: Each child must be registered separately.  Get hands-on with nature and create your own wildflower seed bombs using clay! Learn about honey bees, support pollinators, and get excited for spring in this fun, interactive workshop!

  • Paws for Stories

    Paws for Stories
    BPL - Brant Hills 2255 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. 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 turn, kids can work quietly […]

  • Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library

    Oakville Public Library Iroquois Ridge Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ON, Canada

    Come celebrate the Lunar New Year through stories, art, and imagination with authors Megan Chew, Joanne Kwok & Catherine Little. Join us at the library to celebrate Lunar New Year […]

  • Mandarin Storytime at OPL

    Mandarin Storytime at OPL
    Oakville Public LIbrary Woodside Branch 1274 Rebecca Street, Oakville, ON, Canada

    Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an […]

  • Free Heritage Day Weekend at the Children’s Museum

    Free Heritage Day Weekend at the Children’s Museum
    New Hamilton Children's Museum 1072 Main St E, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Join us for a special opportunity to explore the Hamilton Children’s Museum from the inside and enjoy activities in the big backyard. Please note due to the expected high volume of visitation, visits will be limited to 1 […]

  • Free Heritage Day at Dundurn

    Free Heritage Day at Dundurn
    Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Bring the whole family and experience a fascinating piece of Hamilton history at Dundurn National Historic Site. On a guided tour, discover what it was like to live and play above stairs like the MacNab family and work […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at Fieldcote

    Heritage Day Free Weekend at Fieldcote
    Fieldcote Memorial Park 64 Sulphur Springs Rd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge.  While you are at Fieldcote, don’t forget to check out the second-floor gallery to view the exhibit Beyond the Blue & White: Wedgewood Designed for Canada.       Please note that our museums are not all wheelchair accessible. […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at the Steam Museum

    Heritage Day Free Weekend at the Steam Museum
    Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Create some new family memories by taking a guided tour of the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, where you’ll see an amazing example of Victorian engineering. Tours will take you through the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks where two […]

  • Heritage Day Free Weekend at Whitehern

    Heritage Day Free Weekend at Whitehern
    Whitehern Historic House & Garden 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Whitehern Historic House & Garden is a mid-19th century urban estate maintained by the McQuesten family for three generations. It was built in 1848 with a 1930s addition and includes original family furnishings from the Georgian, Victorian, and […]

  • Kid’s Club Spring Beaded Butterflies

    Michaels stores - call for details Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Come in for a fun, free event for kids! We’re going to make cute butterflies out of pony beads and chenille stems. All supplies are free for this event.

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Sensory Hour Family Drop-In

    Sensory Hour Family Drop-In
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment. Drop in to connect with other families and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment.    If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit. Either email mmcsween@hpl.ca or call 905-546-3200 x3452 Friday, January 09: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barton Monday, January 19: 4:00pm […]

  • Spanish Books Out Loud

    Spanish Books Out Loud
    HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. Explore Spanish-language books and practice your Spanish while meeting friends and doing group activities. Presented by Asociación Fraternidad Hispana - Hamilton (AFH-Hamilton) with support from Keetup Publishing House. Monday, January 12: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Monday, January 26: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Monday, February 09: 5:00pm - 6:00pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Make a Scene with StikBots (ages 8-12)

    Make a Scene with StikBots (ages 8-12)
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Unleash your inner filmmaker. Ages 8 to 12. Use StikBot flexible figurines to create anything from silly green screen photos to stop-motion animation. Try them out. We'll show you how.  Wednesday, January 14: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kenilworth Tuesday, February 24: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Westdale