Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir. Learn about our vocal instruments and build an instant choir through easy-to-learn (and super catchy) ditties. All are welcome, including those who can’t read music or carry a tune. Geared toward children ages 4-10 with adult caregiver participation. Registration encouraged. Drop in participation is […]
Hamilton’s own Forge FC is back at Tim Hortons Field! Catch all the action, cheer on the hometown team, and enjoy an affordable, high-energy outing the whole family will love. From the chants and music to the post-game fireworks, Forge games are more than soccer—they’re an experience! 🧡 👉 Don’t miss their next home game […]
Buy the base and make the project! Michaels is celebrating national sewing month with these cute braided coasters! Come in store from 2-4pm to make yourself a coaster, all you need to do is purchase the fabric and we will provide the rest.
On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the […]
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, […]
Bring one of your favourite stuffies to the Library for fun and games and then tuck them in for a sleepover. Pick up your stuffie Monday Sep 15 and find out just what kind of mischief they got into. Saltfleet Branch 10-11am Stoney Creek Branch 3-4pm
Breakfast with Ariel at Southcote 53 – A Magical Princess Event in Ancaster Dive into a morning of under-the-sea magic as Ariel visits Southcote 53 for a sparkling princess breakfast your little ones will never forget! It’s the perfect family event for fans of mermaids, music, and magical moments. What’s Included: Kids’ Tickets: $20 + HST + 18% […]
Mark your calendars for our second annual Children's Fall Harvest Festival! As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, we come together to celebrate the season's bounty and the joy of harvest. It’s a time to enjoy nature’s gifts, connect with others, and discover the wonders of autumn.
Farm Crawl is an opportunity to get an inside look at the operations of many of our farms in Hamilton and the surrounding area. It is a self-directed event where you drive from farm to farm in any order you like to learn about local agriculture. You choose how many farms you would like to […]
Park Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]
Park Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]
Amenez toute la famille à l'heure du conte et préparez-vous à lire. Bring the whole family to French storytime and get ready to read. Amenez toute la famille à l'heure […]
The Ancaster Fair is back for its 175th year in 2025, running from September 18 to 21 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton. This beloved fall tradition is a true […]
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 […]
Fall fair fun and games. Join us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities. Sept 19 10-12 Valley Park Branch Sept 19 10-11 Binbrook Branch Sept 19 11-12 […]
The Ancaster Fair is back for its 175th year in 2025, running from September 18 to 21 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton. This beloved fall tradition is a true […]
Test your science knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. Animals! Plants! Physics! HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Test your science knowledge in this fun […]
The Ancaster Fair is back for its 175th year in 2025, running from September 18 to 21 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton. This beloved fall tradition is a true […]
Event Details Get ready for bushels of fall-time family fun in Battlefield Park! Start the morning off at the Pavilion with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by the Stoney Creek […]
Get ready for bushels of fall-time family fun in Battlefield Park! Start the morning off at the Pavilion with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by the Stoney Creek Lions Club […]
Fall fair fun and games. Join us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities. Sept 19 10-12 Valley Park Branch Sept 19 10-11 Binbrook Branch Sept 19 11-12 […]
No job is too big, no pup is too small—join Chase for a PAWsome breakfast! Bring the family to The Powerhouse in Stoney Creek for a morning full of fun, food, and […]
Enjoy a rural experience! Listed as a Top 100 Festival in Ontario – a FREE family festival where the pungent aroma of crisp, ripe apples is in sharp contrast to […]
Kick off the school year with a Pete the Cat storytime, then bring your dream school to life with MAGNA-TILES®.
The Ancaster Fair is back for its 175th year in 2025, running from September 18 to 21 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton. This beloved fall tradition is a true […]
See hundreds of vintage vehicles along with our famous vintage aircraft collection!
A full day of fall fun! Pick organic apples, join kids' cooking classes, ride a tractor & explore our beautiful farm. Extra charge applies for tractor rides and cooking classes.
Enjoy a rural experience! Listed as a Top 100 Festival in Ontario – a FREE family festival where the pungent aroma of crisp, ripe apples is in sharp contrast to […]
Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. Presented by AFH-Hamilton. Explore Spanish-language books and practice your Spanish while meeting friends and doing group activities. Presented by Asociación Fraternidad […]
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 […]
Test your trivia knowledge of animals in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Test your trivia knowledge about animals in this fun […]
Children are welcome to create crafts to cheer up other young children who are in local hospitals. Children are invited to make crafts to cheer up other young children who are at Ron Joyce Centre for Children and McMaster Children's Hospital. For ages 4–12. Adult participation is encouraged. Presented by Create for Kids Hamilton.
Build, play, and take it away—create a LEGO® game controller to bring home.
Hamilton’s own Forge FC is back at Tim Hortons Field! Catch all the action, cheer on the hometown team, and enjoy an affordable, high-energy outing the whole family will love. From the chants and music to the post-game fireworks, Forge games are more than soccer—they’re an experience! 🧡 👉 Don’t miss their next home game […]
Join us on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Station #2 located at 21 Fairview Drive, Brantford. This is a FREE, family-friendly community event in support of Ontario’s annual Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. What can you expect?o FREE BBQ from 11am-12:30pm (or until we run out!) Thank-you to Strodes BBQ & […]
Join us for two amazing Sundays along the iconic King Street route, from John Street to Gage Avenue, where you can walk, cycle, roll and play along King Street East. This year, we've extended the hours to 10 am to 4 pm to give you even more time to enjoy the route and all the […]
Join us again as we transform King Street East into a temporary urban linear park of fun, stretching from John Street to Gage Avenue. Open Streets is about enjoying the street itself! Discover open areas for recreation, spontaneous play, and connection — the street is yours to play. Visit activation hubs and local businesses along the route […]
Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.
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 […]
Join us at the Westmount Recreation Centre (Community Room 2) from October 3-5, where kids will engage in interactive activities and games to explore the impact of recycling and how […]
Spooktacular is a unique Halloween experience that blends haunted fun with a chance to learn about wildlife. We encourage you to come in costume and capture your memories at one […]
Get dressed up in your Halloween best and join us Friday, October 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. […]
Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians. 2 DAYS - 5 STAGES - 50+ AUTHORS […]
Enjoy screen-free fun as you make vibrant mosaic art—one sticker at a time. Ages 6+
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only! November 1 - […]
Join us at the Westmount Recreation Centre (Community Room 2) from October 3-5, where kids will engage in interactive activities and games to explore the impact of recycling and how […]
Get dressed up in your Halloween best and join us Friday, October 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. […]
Spooktacular is a unique Halloween experience that blends haunted fun with a chance to learn about wildlife. We encourage you to come in costume and capture your memories at one […]
Hamilton’s own Forge FC is back at Tim Hortons Field! Catch all the action, cheer on the hometown team, and enjoy an affordable, high-energy outing the whole family will love. […]
Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians. 2 DAYS - 5 STAGES - 50+ AUTHORS […]
