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  • 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 out clues, solve puzzles and 3D print their key to escape the room before time runs out. Wednesday, March 18: 11:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch […]

  • Paint & Create Sets at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores

    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

    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

    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 […]

  • 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 signs, signals, pavement markings, and important roadway safety initiatives designed to keep our communities safe and connected.

  • 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+.  

  • 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 a fire, and use knowledge to make safe choices in real-life scenarios. Stick around because we will then head outside for a demonstration of how […]

  • 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 A: 11:00AM - 11:30AM - Show B: 12:00AM - 12:30PM -Show C: 1:00PM - 1:30PM ‍Location: Event court (Across from Mark’s) Register online

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  • Garfield and Yoshi Meet and Greet at Retrofestive

    RetroFestive 1100 Invicta Dr #1, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    Meet Yoshi & Garfield - March 14, 19, 20 + 21 from 11am - 2pm Also Enter our Photo Scavenger Hunt and WIN a prize! We've got pop culture photo ops all over our store. Follow the clues and take fun family photos. If you complete our challenge, you'll win a copy of The Simpsons Mad Libs activity book. […]

  • March Break Stay-Cation at the Library

    March Break Stay-Cation at the Library
    BPL various branches Burlington Libraries, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Celebrate March Break close to home with a lively party featuring vacation-themed games, activities, dancing, and fun for the whole family. A great way for families to celebrate March Break together—no suitcase required! March 17: Brant Hills March 18: Central March 20: Tansley Woods

  • 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 […]

  • 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 animal and tree poses to learn, balance, stillness, and focus. After yoga, kids make a carry-away a mindfulness craft to continue practicing calm and awareness […]

  • 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 a way that gives the appearance of movement when the film is played back. Learn storyboarding, editing, lighting and filming. Show your work in a […]

  • 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 with McMaster genetic engineering students. Learn how scientists study genetics and uncover what makes every living thing unique. Presented by McMaster iGEM. Friday, March 06: 10:00am […]

  • 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

    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

    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

    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.

  • Garfield and Yoshi Meet and Greet at Retrofestive

    RetroFestive 1100 Invicta Dr #1, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    Meet Yoshi & Garfield - March 14, 19, 20 + 21 from 11am - 2pm Also Enter our Photo Scavenger Hunt and WIN a prize! We've got pop culture photo ops all over our store. Follow the clues and take fun family photos. If you complete our challenge, you'll win a copy of The Simpsons Mad Libs activity book. […]

  • 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

    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

    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 […]

  • 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 supporting ABC Nursery School and the Flamborough Food Bank. All families welcome!

  • Sweet Magic – The Science of Taste

    Sweet Magic – The Science of Taste
    HPL - Various Branches Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Hogwarts needs heroes, and science holds the answer! In Candy Science, participants embark on an interactive mission to defeat Gorb Snottlewick by solving challenges that reveal the science of taste. This immersive workshop blends storytelling and science to show participants that taste is a collaboration between the body and the brain. Ages: 7 – 14 […]

  • 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!   

  • 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, […]

  • 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 opportunity with the Easter Bunny and Paw Patrol Bluey, kids crafts and games, yummy hot chocolate, etc. Admission Fee: cash or debit donation at the […]

  • 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.” In this Family Lecture, Dr. E. Scherzinger will explain what logic is, how it works, and how it takes a video game from boring to […]

  • 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 they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing. Facilitated by Halton Black Voices, the sessions will be filled […]

  • 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 dogs. RSVP by March 24. Note: event is not allergy-free.

  • 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 fun, games, bouncies and more! Saturday March 28th, from 12pm - 2pm, at 2799 Barton St East, Hamilton For more information contact us at (905)549-0981 […]

  • 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 during the event include: Gym activities, with organized games, followed by Family Gym; Crafts, science, and fitness offerings with interactive Try-It teasers in our revitalized club rooms; […]

  • 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 29th | 10 AM – 3 PM Who: Kids ages 4–11 (must be accompanied by an adult) Get ready for a lot of fun with […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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, Polluto. Students will explore the four pillars of biodiversity and, by the end, understand the importance of their own roles in protecting soil life, because […]

  • 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 fun, creative session where kids design, build, and play their very own picture domino game! Participants will colour, cut, and assemble a set of picture […]

  • 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, […]

  • Free Sports Class (1.5-3yrs)

    St John's Anglican Church Burlington 2464 Dundas Street West, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Join coach Dana for a free trial Fit For Fun multi-sport class for 1.5-3 year olds! Parent participation is required. Register at www.fitforfunprograms.com

  • Lions Easter Egg Hunt – Dundas Driving Park

    Dundas Driving Park 71 Cross St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

    Celebrate the start of Easter weekend with a fun-filled morning in Dundas! Easter Egg Hunt – 8:00 AMDriving ParkBring the kids early and let them enjoy the excitement of the hunt—there will be plenty of eggs, smiles, and surprises! Easter Craft Sale – 10:00 AMLions Memorial Community CentreStick around after the hunt to browse beautiful […]