Hamilton

Events

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

  • The Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo

    Ancaster Fairgrounds 630 Trinity Road South, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

    Hamilton’s only baby show returns with 80+ brands, services, expert speakers, and exciting experiences for expectant and new parents, plus families with toddlers. The Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo brings […]

  • Grief Storytime at HPL

    Grief Storytime at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Gentle and supportive stories for grieving families. If you are struggling to talk about grief within your family, Grief Storytime is a safe and nurturing space to explore emotions and […]

  • Sing As You Are

    Sing As You Are
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir. Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir. Learn about our vocal instruments and build an […]

  • Family Fun Day at AGH

    Family Fun Day at AGH
    Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us in the Fischer Gallery for fun, hands-on art-making inspired by our permanent collection. AGH Members: Free General Admission: $5.00 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children) […]

  • Lego treasure hunt at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Find the animal clues hidden in store for a prize and enjoy a fun storytime. Spaces limited. Reserve now! No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants.

  • Sensory Hour Family Drop-in at HPL

    Sensory Hour Family Drop-in at HPL
    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 […]

  • Little Scientists: Earth Day

    Little Scientists: Earth Day
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Ignite your child's curiosity for science and Earth. Celebrate Earth Day and spark your child’s love for science and the planet with fun, hands-on activities. Wednesday, April 08: 10:00am - […]

  • 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 […]

  • Little Scientists: Earth Day

    Little Scientists: Earth Day
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Ignite your child's curiosity for science and Earth. Celebrate Earth Day and spark your child’s love for science and the planet with fun, hands-on activities. Wednesday, April 08: 10:00am - […]

  • Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services Family Carnival

    Hamilton Wentworth District School Board 20 Education Court, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    This is a FREE event for the family - no registration is required! Come by and enjoy the balloon twister, sensory room, crafts and games, face painting, and live performances!

  • Paint a Spring Birdhouse or Make a Derby Horseshoe

    Michaels stores - call for details Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Live-Band KIDS Karaoke Party! with The Approximators

    Ooey Gooey's 107 George St. (Hess Village), Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Tweens and teens can unleash their inner rock stars onstage with The Approximators, "Hamilton's live-band karaoke masters" (Hamilton City Magazine) at Ooey Gooey's in Hamilton's Hess Village. We have more […]

    $10

  • Family Dance Party

    HPL - Waterdown Branch 163 Dundas St E, Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

    Music, movement and more. Join us for music and movement and dancing during our Family Dance Party.

  • 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 […]

  • Birding for Kids

    Birding for Kids
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 - […]

  • Ask a Speech Language Pathologist

    Ask a Speech Language Pathologist
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 […]

  • Intro to Print Making

    HPL - Dundas Branch 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

    Learn the basics of printmaking. Learn the basics of printmaking. All materials provided. Presented by the Dundas Valley School of Art.  

  • Doors Open Hamilton at the Children’s Museum

    Doors Open Hamilton at the Children’s Museum
    New Hamilton Children's Museum 1072 Main St E, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    You are invited to explore the Hamilton Children’s Museum's brand-new, expanded building. Try out the new exhibits and participate in hands-on activities.   The Hamilton Children’s Museum has been providing family-friendly learning opportunities from a 1875 farmhouse in Gage Park since 1979. The need for improved accessibility and more programming space led to the expansion […]

  • Kids’ Trivia at HPL

    Kids’ Trivia at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12.   HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for children ages 6-12. Thursday, April 09: 4:00pm - 5:00pm  Saltfleet Branch Saturday, May 02: 10:30am - 11:30am  Red Hill Branch Friday, June 05: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

  • Birding for Kids

    Birding for Kids
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 […]

  • Lego Make and Take at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Join us in store to build your own LEGO® Peace Lily, plus a fun storytime. Spaces limited. Reserve now! No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants.   Sessions at 11:00 and 1:00

  • Doors Open Hamilton 2026 – 40+ Locations with Free Admission and Tours

    Doors Open Hamilton 2026 – 40+ Locations with Free Admission and Tours

    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 Studio and Main Stage Rehearsal Studio and visit stages where they perform like George R. Robinson Bandshell and The Westdale.  Destinations include: Dundurn Castle Hamilton Children's Museum Ancaster […]

    Free

  • Mother’s Day Craft at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Join us in store to create a special gift for Mom. Pluse, enjoy a fun storytime.  Times vary by date. Check local store listing. Only one reservation required per family. (One tote provided per reservation.) Spaces limited. Reserve now. 

  • Doors Open Hamilton at the Children’s Museum

    Doors Open Hamilton at the Children’s Museum
    New Hamilton Children's Museum 1072 Main St E, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    You are invited to explore the Hamilton Children’s Museum's brand-new, expanded building. Try out the new exhibits and participate in hands-on activities.   The Hamilton Children’s Museum has been providing family-friendly learning opportunities from a 1875 farmhouse in Gage Park since 1979. The need for improved accessibility and more programming space led to the expansion […]

  • Mother’s Day Vinyl Mug

    Michaels stores - call for details Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Come in-store for a fun Mother’s Day Event! Celebrate mom with a Vinyl decorated mug or tumbler. Just buy the base and all the supplies to make the project and the vinyl design are free.

    cost of supplies

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Birding for Kids

    Birding for Kids
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 […]

  • Storytime at the Gallery

    Storytime at the Gallery
    Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    We invite pre-schoolers and their caregivers to join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a morning of stories, exploration, and art making.  Enjoy an art-themed story read by AGH staff in The Creative Lab, view our current exhibitions outside of public hours at a relaxed, child friendly pace. This is a great […]

  • Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at the Westdale

    Featured Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at the Westdale
    The Westdale Theatre 1014 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    In celebration of the 25th anniversary release of The Fellowship of the Ring, the Westdale is proud to present the Lord of the Rings Trilogy in their original Theatrical Editions as they were meant to be seen – on our big screen and with incredible sound! Each installment will be shown on consecutive Tuesday evenings […]

  • Baby Loves Music

    HCA Black Box Theatre 126 James St S, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    An intimate and eclectic musical journey with a distinctly Irish feel created especially for infants. An ensemble of exceptional musicians and music for early childhood specialists welcome children and their grownups into a sensory rich atmosphere with this unforgettable live music experience. Inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour – this informal concert for […]

    Free – $20

  • A Cup of Love: Mother’s Day Teapot Crafting with Crayola

    Staples Various Stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Kids will create a colourful paper teapot filled with heartfelt messages — the perfect handmade gift to make Mom feel extra special! Celebrate Mother’s Day with a colourful, imaginative craft inspired by the Crayola Mother’s Day Tea Pot activity! In this hands-on session, kids will design and decorate a paper teapot card using vibrant colours, […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • 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, […]

  • Mindfulness for Preschoolers

    Mindfulness for Preschoolers
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Young children participate in calming, low-impact movement activities to help them focus on mental and physical health.  Thursday, May 07: 1:30pm - 2:00pm  Waterdown Branch  Monday, May 25: 10:30am - 11:00am  Valley Park Branch Monday, June 29: 10:30am - 11:00am  Valley Park Branch

  • Mother’s Day Craft at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Join us in store to create a special gift for Mom. Pluse, enjoy a fun storytime.  Times vary by date. Check local store listing. Only one reservation required per family. (One tote provided per reservation.) Spaces limited. Reserve now. 

  • Indigenous Storytelling: Imaginary Canoe Ride

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Master Storyteller Rob Malo takes listeners on a fun-filled, imaginary canoe ride. Join Master Storyteller Rob Malo on an interactive, imaginary canoe adventure. Paddle, sing, dance, tell stories around the fire and juggle. For ages 4-8. Presented by Rob Malo.  This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Saturday, May 09: 10:00am - 10:45am […]

  • Mother’s Day Craft at Indigo

    Select Indigo and Chapters stores Burlington, ON, Canada

    Join us in store to create a special gift for Mom. Pluse, enjoy a fun storytime.  Times vary by date. Check local store listing. Only one reservation required per family. (One tote provided per reservation.) Spaces limited. Reserve now.