Birding for Kids
Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science. Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, […]
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Hamilton
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
The Amazing Race, Library Edition
HPL - selected branchesGet your passport ready to play the library version of the Amazing Race. Registration required - check the website for details. Thursday, July 03: 10:00am - 11:00am Waterdown Thursday, July […]
Magic Show with Owen Anderson
HPL - selected branchesA magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain. Saturday, June 28: 10:30am - 11:30am Terryberry Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood Tuesday, July 08: 10:00am - 11:00am […]
HMCS Haida Behind the Scenes Tour
HMCS Haida Pier 9, 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON, CanadaThis summer, go beyond the deck with the exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour at HMCS Haida. Experience Canada's most fightingest ship like never before with the Behind the Scenes Tour. […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Noon Hour Concert HPL Central Library
HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaListen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library. Check the website for this week's lineup!
Live Music at HPL
HPL - selected branchesListen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June […]
Do It Yourself Animation
HPL - selected branchesExplore different ways to bring your drawing to life through animation. Animate paper drawings in a variety of styles and learn how different types of animation work. Friday, July 18: […]
Forge FC Home Game
Forge FC 64 Melrose Avenue North, Hamilton, ON, CanadaEstablished in 2018, the club is proudly based out of Hamilton, Ontario, where we bring together fans and players in the heart of our city. As four-time Canadian Premier League […]
Indigo DIY Bracelets & Cartoon Creators Club
Select Indigo and Chapters storesCreate a summer bracelet stack with Rainbow Loom and dream up your own cartoon with Scholastic. Plus, there’s storytime in store. DIY Bracelets Ages 6+ / Cartoon Creators Club Ages […]
Safari Saturday: Animal Masks
Michaels Craft Stores Ontario, CanadaDig into creative fun this summer as we create a lion or bird mask. $5 each with all supplies included.
$5
Farmcrawl Hamilton
Hamilton AreaFarm 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 […]
$20
Kids’ Book Swap
HPL - selected branchesBring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. Friday, June 27: 10:00am - 11:00am Saltfleet Wednesday, July 02: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Friday, July 04: 2:00pm […]
Cineplex Family Favourites
Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, CanadaWeekend plans just got a whole lot easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies on Saturdays for only $3.99 plus tax (in-house pricing). Visit the website for details of today's […]
Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden
Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaHamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, […]
Cardinals Charity Classic – Celebrity Softball Game
Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaAs part of the All-Star weekend, the Cardinals Charity Classic will take place on Saturday, July 19th at 2:00 PM. This celebrity softball matchup will be held in partnership with […]
$12
Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden
Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaHamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, […]
2025 IBL All-Star Showdown & Home Run Derby
Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at Bernie Arbour Stadium on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as the Hamilton Cardinals host the IBL All-Star Game & Home Run Derby, bringing Canada’s top baseball talent to […]
$12
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Family Dance Party
HPL - selected branchesMusic, movement and more. Friday, June 06: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Waterdown Wednesday, July 02: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Kenilworth Monday, July 21: 10:00am - […]
The Amazing Race, Library Edition
HPL - selected branchesGet your passport ready to play the library version of the Amazing Race. Registration required - check the website for details. Thursday, July 03: 10:00am - 11:00am Waterdown Thursday, July […]
Do It Yourself Animation
HPL - selected branchesExplore different ways to bring your drawing to life through animation. Animate paper drawings in a variety of styles and learn how different types of animation work. Friday, July 18: […]
Live Music at HPL
HPL - selected branchesListen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June […]
3D Printing Escape Room
HPL - selected branchesUse the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. Tuesday, July 22: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Concession Saturday, July 26: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Trains, Tuk Tuks and Trams – Transit Around the World
HPL - selected branchesLearn about different forms of transportation used around the world. Transportation-themed activities focused on bikes, trains, tuk tuks and more. Explore modes of transportation used all around the world. Tuesday, […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Birds at the Library
HPL - selected branchesLearn about birds and meet feathered friends with the Hamilton Aviary. Learn about our fascinating feathered friends and meet some exotic birds from the Hamilton Aviary. This is a drop-in event […]
The Amazing Race, Library Edition
HPL - selected branchesGet your passport ready to play the library version of the Amazing Race. Registration required - check the website for details. Thursday, July 03: 10:00am - 11:00am Waterdown Thursday, July […]
Around the World Escape Room at HPL
HPL - selected branchesSolve the mystery, recover the loot and catch HPL's mascot Scout. Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Monday, July 07: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Wednesday, July 23: 3:30pm […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Birding for Kids
Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science. Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, […]
Mad Science at HPL
HPL - selected branchesPacked with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Thursday, July 24: 10:00am - 10:45am Concession […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Mad Science at HPL
HPL - selected branchesPacked with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Thursday, July 24: 10:00am - 10:45am Concession […]
Noon Hour Concert HPL Central Library
HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaListen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library. Check the website for this week's lineup!
Indigo LEGO® Ice Cream Make & Take
Select Indigo and Chapters storesGet ready to build the ultimate summer treat—one colourful brick at a time! Take it home for play and display. Plus, there’s storytime in store. Ages 6+. Sessions at 11:00 and […]
Women of War: HMCS Haida
HMCS Haida Pier 9, 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON, CanadaWomen of War Weekend at HMCS Haida will commemorate and celebrate the many ways that women contributed to Canada's war effort during the Second World War. Special programming will provide […]
Safari Saturday: Leopard Pinata
Michaels Craft Stores Ontario, CanadaDig into creative fun this summer as we create a Leopard Piñata. $5 each with all supplies included.
$5
Cineplex Family Favourites
Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, CanadaWeekend plans just got a whole lot easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies on Saturdays for only $3.99 plus tax (in-house pricing). Visit the website for details of today's […]
Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden
Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaHamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, […]
The Amazing Race, Library Edition
HPL - selected branchesGet your passport ready to play the library version of the Amazing Race. Registration required - check the website for details. Thursday, July 03: 10:00am - 11:00am Waterdown Thursday, July […]
3D Printing Escape Room
HPL - selected branchesUse the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. Tuesday, July 22: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Concession Saturday, July 26: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood […]
War of 1812 Tour at the Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton Cemetery 777 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, CanadaJoin The Hamilton Military Museum, Battlefield House Museum, and Cemetery Chronicles Tours to explore the captivating landscape and its rich history during the War of 1812. Journey into the past […]
Train Days at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCatch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to […]
admission by donation
Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden
Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaHamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
The Amazing Race, Library Edition
HPL - selected branchesGet your passport ready to play the library version of the Amazing Race. Registration required - check the website for details. Thursday, July 03: 10:00am - 11:00am Waterdown Thursday, July […]
Tell Tales
HPL - selected branchesRead 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 […]