Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author/illustrator, Janie Hao. Known for enchanting stories like Mad at Dad, Janie Hao will share the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
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. In partnership with Therapy Tails Ontario.
Read it? Swap it. Bring your new or gently used teen books to swap with others. For every book you bring, you can pick a free one. Please make sure donated books are in good condition and relatively current.
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author/illustrator, Janie Hao. Known for enchanting stories like Mad at Dad, Janie shares the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author, Lana Button. Known for enchanting stories like The Only Lonely Fairy and Percy's Perfect Friend, Lana Button will share the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author, Kari-Lynn Winters. Known for enchanting stories like All Our Love and On My Skis, Kari-Lynn Winters will share the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author, Lana Button. Known for enchanting stories like The Only Lonely Fairy and Percy's Perfect Friend, Lana Button will share the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
We are thrilled to have 2 players from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats join us! Come and meet Marc Liegghio and Jamal Peters, then explore and enjoy playtime with Hamilton Children’s Museum staff for this free drop-in pre-school program that supports hands-on experiences, exploration and social development. Hamilton Children’s Museum encourages all participants to explore the Hamilton Farmers’ […]
Sing and play under the rainbow parachute. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with adult caregiver participation.
Join 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 you.
Theatre Ancaster's Youth Series Presents: Mary Poppins Jr. at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre January 31 and February 1 at 7:00pm February 1 and 2 at 2:00pm Theatre Ancaster's Youth Series is proud to present Mary Poppins Jr! See all of your favourite characters performing your favourite songs as they take you on a jolly […]
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
Open Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm. A year-round, open-aired market established in 1955. There are 20+ vendors of local, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, honey, eggs, syrup and baked goods. All vendors live within 100 km of our market.
Read it? Swap it. Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. For every book you bring, you can pick a free one. Please make sure donated books are in good condition and relatively current.
A StoryWalk® features a children's picture book, mounted page by page, to encourage reading and physical literacy for kids and families. Meet at the Waterdown Branch for active fun and an indoor StoryWalk® of On My Skis by Kari-Lynn Winters.
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
Create poetry by using a highlighter to emphasize meaningful words and phrases from poetry, historical documents, newspapers, letters and more. Supplies provided.
On the first Tuesday of every month, our parks provide an informal networking opportunity for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Come in for a bounce and meet other families with children with special needs! We also turn down the music to create a more sensory-friendly environment.
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
Join Hamilton Children’s Museum staff for this free drop-in pre-school program that supports hands-on experiences, exploration and social development. Hamilton Children’s Museum encourages all participants to explore the Hamilton Farmers’ Market through a variety of themed activities such as Exploring Foods, My Healthy Body, All My Senses, The Seasons, On the Farm, and many more.
Join 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 you.
Free kids program, Nature Kids, is for children ages 5-11. Participants learn about nature through games, activities, crafts and experiments while being outside and making friends!
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
Open Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm. A year-round, open-aired market established in 1955. There are 20+ vendors of local, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, honey, eggs, syrup and baked goods. All vendors live within 100 km of our market.
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! The Cineplex Family Favourites program screens movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Movies start at around 11 am, but vary slightly by theatre, so check your local location for exact times. May 10 - Puss in Boots May 17 - Shrek May […]
Ignite your child's imagination by exploring a variety of art materials.
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
Join us to celebrate Valentine's day! This experience includes 60 minutes in our zen den where you'll have hands on activities including a craft, there will be freeze dance with the pup we all know and love and more! Following this experience you'll be able to enter our petting farm where you'll get hands on with […]
Sensory Friendly Relaxed Screening of Toy Story 4 on Sun. Feb. 9 at 1:30pm. • Open Captioning • Theatre lights dimmed, not dark • Lower sound level • Feel free to roam • No advertisements or trailers
Join us for an information session to learn more about adopting or fostering with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton. These virtual sessions are a great opportunity to learn about the adoption process or how you can become a foster parent. The next virtual info session is Monday, February 10th from 12-1 pm. Contact Steve Wiegand […]
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story with the whole family, with a special series at The Westdale this January and February! We're screening all four beloved Toy Story films, bringing Woody, Buzz, and the gang back to the big screen for a nostalgic family adventure. The best part? Tickets are just $8.75! Visit thewestdale.ca to view […]
FROST BITES heats up the coldest month of the year with six days of hands-on creative workshops and a weekend full of fun arts and craft-making events for kids and their grownups! Now in its 8th year, Frost Bites is a one-week community-embedded festival with a smorgasbord of FREE activities and events for all ages. […]
Join Hamilton Children’s Museum staff for this free drop-in pre-school program that supports hands-on experiences, exploration and social development. Hamilton Children’s Museum encourages all participants to explore the Hamilton Farmers’ Market through a variety of themed activities such as Exploring Foods, My Healthy Body, All My Senses, The Seasons, On the Farm, and many more.
Join 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 you.
Ignite your child's imagination by exploring a variety of art materials.
FROST BITES heats up the coldest month of the year with six days of hands-on creative workshops and a weekend full of fun arts and craft-making events for kids and their grownups! Now in its 8th year, Frost Bites is a one-week community-embedded festival with a smorgasbord of FREE activities and events for all ages. […]
Join Public Art Hamilton in this interactive art experience to explore the stories, values, and conversations that shape our community. Using body-sensing technology participants control a digital avatar, that anonymously reflects their movements and voices. The project aims to give everyone a chance to express their vision for public spaces. It’s about building a collective idea of […]
FROST BITES heats up the coldest month of the year with six days of hands-on creative workshops and a weekend full of fun arts and craft-making events for kids and their grownups! Now in its 8th year, Frost Bites is a one-week community-embedded festival with a smorgasbord of FREE activities and events for all ages. […]
Open Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm. A year-round, open-aired market established in 1955. There are 20+ vendors of local, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, honey, eggs, syrup and baked goods. All vendors live within 100 km of our market.
Fun and learning blast off over three space-themed days. There's something for everyone at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this Family Day weekend! Have you always wanted to meet an astronaut? This is your opportunity! Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dave Williams will be at the museum at 1 pm and will be joined virtually for a live […]
Free play, dancing, crafts, obstacle course, special performances and more. Light refreshments included, parents/guardians free.
FROST BITES heats up the coldest month of the year with six days of hands-on creative workshops and a weekend full of fun arts and craft-making events for kids and their grownups! Now in its 8th year, Frost Bites is a one-week community-embedded festival with a smorgasbord of FREE activities and events for all ages. […]
Fun and learning blast off over three space-themed days. There's something for everyone at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this Family Day weekend! Have you always wanted to meet an astronaut? This is your opportunity! Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dave Williams will be at the museum at 1 pm and will be joined virtually for a live […]
We are back for our annual FAMILY FUN DAY at Ancaster Fairgrounds for 2025! We are coming back bigger and better with more vendors and more experiences! Market Details: FREE Admission10AM-3PMGrand Prize DrawGiveawaysDemosStory TimeActivities For KidsFace PaintingFood and Drink+ MORE!
FROST BITES heats up the coldest month of the year with six days of hands-on creative workshops and a weekend full of fun arts and craft-making events for kids and their grownups! Now in its 8th year, Frost Bites is a one-week community-embedded festival with a smorgasbord of FREE activities and events for all ages. […]
Rotary Family Day Hero Breakfast in Support of Food4Kids Hamilton Come join us for a delicious pancake breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551 in Waterdown, ON! This event is all about supporting Food4Kids Hamilton - a fantastic cause which currently supports 30+ children in our local Waterdown community. Bring your family and friends […]
Fun and learning blast off over three space-themed days. There's something for everyone at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this Family Day weekend! Have you always wanted to meet an astronaut? This is your opportunity! Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dave Williams will be at the museum at 1 pm and will be joined virtually for a live […]
The Hamilton Children’s Museum and Fieldcote are teaming up encouraging family and friends to enjoy each other and the outdoors this Family Day during Winterfest. Visitors will make bird feeders to place in backyards and on balconies to help our feathered friends. We also encourage visitors to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
FROST BITES heats up the coldest month of the year with six days of hands-on creative workshops and a weekend full of fun arts and craft-making events for kids and their grownups! Now in its 8th year, Frost Bites is a one-week community-embedded festival with a smorgasbord of FREE activities and events for all ages. […]
Join Hamilton Children’s Museum staff for this free drop-in pre-school program that supports hands-on experiences, exploration and social development. Hamilton Children’s Museum encourages all participants to explore the Hamilton Farmers’ Market through a variety of themed activities such as Exploring Foods, My Healthy Body, All My Senses, The Seasons, On the Farm, and many more.
Join 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 you.
Free kids program, Nature Kids, is for children ages 5-11. Participants learn about nature through games, activities, crafts and experiments while being outside and making friends!
Drop by your local store to get a FREE pack of three 2025 Pokémon Day promo cards! *One per customer, while supplies last.
Open Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm. A year-round, open-aired market established in 1955. There are 20+ vendors of local, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, honey, eggs, syrup and baked goods. All vendors live within 100 km of our market.
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! The Cineplex Family Favourites program screens movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Movies start at around 11 am, but vary slightly by theatre, so check your local location for exact times. May 10 - Puss in Boots May 17 - Shrek May […]
Receive a free trading kit when you bring your kids and their friends to learn about the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Plus: Receive a FREE pack of three 2025 Pokémon Day promo cards! *No purchase necessary. All giveaways and event material available while supplies last.
Celebrate the age-old tradition of maple syrup making at Westfield Heritage Village! Here’s what to look forward to: Interactive Demonstrations: Watch as sap transforms into liquid gold at two engaging sites, including our modern sugar shack. Maple Trivia Trail: Test your knowledge with fun, maple-themed trivia along the trail. Historic Charm & Live Demonstrations: Explore Westfield’s historic buildings and […]
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 of over 40 rooms in Dundurn Castle, discover what it was like to live and play above […]
In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Join us for a special opportunity to view Whitehern at your own pace; your museum visit will be self-guided with the presence of knowledgeable staff situated throughout the home to answer questions. Whitehern Historic House & Garden is […]
Join us for an information session to learn more about adopting or fostering with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton. These virtual sessions are a great opportunity to learn about the adoption process or how you can become a foster parent.
Join us for an information session to learn more about adopting or fostering with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton. These virtual sessions are a great opportunity to learn about the adoption process or how you can become a foster parent.
Join Hamilton Children’s Museum staff for this free drop-in pre-school program that supports hands-on experiences, exploration and social development. Hamilton Children’s Museum encourages all participants to explore the Hamilton Farmers’ Market through a variety of themed activities such as Exploring Foods, My Healthy Body, All My Senses, The Seasons, On the Farm, and many more.
Join 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 you.
Free kids program, Nature Kids, is for children ages 5-11. Participants learn about nature through games, activities, crafts and experiments while being outside and making friends!
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a charming and beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and […]
Read it? Swap it. Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. For every book you bring, you can pick a free one. Please make sure donated books are in good condition and relatively current.
Open Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm. A year-round, open-aired market established in 1955. There are 20+ vendors of local, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, honey, eggs, syrup and baked goods. All vendors live within 100 km of our market.
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! The Cineplex Family Favourites program screens movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Movies start at around 11 am, but vary slightly by theatre, so check your local location for exact times. May 10 - Puss in Boots May 17 - Shrek May […]
Builder-kids can join us in-store for demos + a chance to WIN* a featured LEGO® set! PLUS: freestyling building fun.... *In-store only. While supplies last; no rain cheques.