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Ottawa Street Farmers Market

Ottawa Street Farmers Market 3 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

Pokemon Trade and Play at Toys R Us

Toys R Us - all stores Ontario, Canada

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.

Event Series Cineplex Family Favourites Movies

Cineplex Family Favourites Movies

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).  April 19 - Hop April 26 - The Lorax Movies start at around 11 am, but vary slightly by theatre, so check your local location for exact times. 

Event Series Free Heritage Weekend at Dundurn

Free Heritage Weekend at Dundurn

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 […]

Event Series Free Heritage Weekend at Whitehern

Free Heritage Weekend at Whitehern

Whitehern Historic House & Garden 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

Free Heritage Weekend at Battlefield Park

Battlefield House Museum 77 King St W, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Visit the more than 200-year-old Gage home on Family Day to experience what life was like for an early Upper Canadian family.  Note: Our museums are not all wheelchair accessible, and strollers and infant carriers may not be taken […]

Maple Syrup at Westfield Heritage Village

Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

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Event Series Free Heritage Weekend at Dundurn

Free Heritage Weekend at Dundurn

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 […]

Event Series Free Heritage Weekend at Whitehern

Free Heritage Weekend at Whitehern

Whitehern Historic House & Garden 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

Free Heritage Weekend at Battlefield Park

Battlefield House Museum 77 King St W, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

In honour of Heritage Month, all Hamilton Civic Museums will be open for visitation free of charge. Visit the more than 200-year-old Gage home on Family Day to experience what life was like for an early Upper Canadian family.  Note: Our museums are not all wheelchair accessible, and strollers and infant carriers may not be taken […]

Museum at the Market – Little Wigglers

Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

Storytime at Mastermind Toys

Mastermind Toys Stores , Canada

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’ Book Swap at Hamilton Library

HPL - Sherwood Branch 467 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

Scientists in Schools – Do It Like DaVinci at Hamilton Public Library

HPL - Valley Park Branch 1050 Paramount Dr., Unit 12, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Da Vinci was an accomplished artist and skilled architect and you can be, too. Paint to explore solubility, absorption, and surface tension. Become an inventor by taking our structure building challenge, and create a catapult. Discover the joy of combining science and art!

Ottawa Street Farmers Market

Ottawa Street Farmers Market 3 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

Cineplex Family Favourites Movies

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).  April 19 - Hop April 26 - The Lorax Movies start at around 11 am, but vary slightly by theatre, so check your local location for exact times. 

Lego Brick Break at Toys R Us

Toys R Us - all stores Ontario, Canada

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.

Maple Syrup at Westfield Heritage Village

Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

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Special Needs Tuesdays at Flying Squirrel

Flying Squirrel Hamilton 1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

Event Series Storytime at the AGH

Storytime at the AGH

Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a morning of stories, exploration, and art making. Enjoy an art-themed story read by AGH staff, view our current exhibitions outside of public hours at a relaxed, child friendly pace.

Museum at the Market – Little Wigglers

Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

Storytime at Mastermind Toys

Mastermind Toys Stores , Canada

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

Ottawa Street Farmers Market

Ottawa Street Farmers Market 3 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

March Break at the Canadian Warplane Museum

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum 9280 Airport Rd, Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada

Bring the whole family to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this March Break. Travel back in time and discover our collection of over 40 vintage aircraft. History comes alive in our new digital experience, Making Freedom Fly! Come talk with our life-sized interactive avatars! Plus - here for a limited time only - discover how space […]

March Break at the Canadian Warplane Museum

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum 9280 Airport Rd, Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada

Bring the whole family to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this March Break. Travel back in time and discover our collection of over 40 vintage aircraft. History comes alive in our new digital experience, Making Freedom Fly! Come talk with our life-sized interactive avatars! Plus - here for a limited time only - discover how space […]

Cineplex Family Favourites Movies

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).  April 19 - Hop April 26 - The Lorax Movies start at around 11 am, but vary slightly by theatre, so check your local location for exact times. 

March Break at the Hamilton Military Museum

Hamilton Military Museum 610 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Explore the fascinating military history of Dundurn Park, once known as Burlington Heights! On a self-guided tour of the Museum, you will discover what it was like to live and work on site during the War of 1812 and the 1837 Rebellion. Your visit also includes an opportunity to dress-up at our uniform station and […]

Regular museum admission rates apply

March Break Activity: Construction Zone at the Steam Museum

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Enter our Construction Zone to experiment with different building materials like Lego, Mega Bloks, K’Nex, giant bricks, magnetic tiles, and more. Help us make a miniature city by constructing a building with recycled materials and take home a construction-themed craft. 

regular Museum admission

March Break Whitehern on canvas

Whitehern Historic House & Garden 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Explore Whitehern through the paintings and drawings of Ruby McQuesten. Ruby was a talented artist who once supported the family financially through teaching at Ottawa Ladies’ College. Each room will feature her work offering a family-friendly glimpse into the many pieces she created and different mediums she used to express herself. 

Regular admission rates apply

A Monumental March Break

Battlefield House Museum 77 King St W, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

See the past come to life during a visit to Battlefield House Museum this March Break and engage in fun and fascinating hands-on activities for the whole family. Dress up in early 19th century clothing, make a craft to take home, or try your hand at the game of skittles before or after your guided tour […]

Regular museum admission
Event Series March Break at Dundurn

March Break at Dundurn

Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Take a break from your routine 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 stairs and work and live below stairs. Join us in the Coach House Hayloft for […]

Regular Museum rates

Amateur Astronomers Telescope clinic

Valley Park Community Centre and Arena 970 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek, ON, Canada

Come out to the free Hamilton Amateur Astronomers telescope clinic and learn what to look for in a telescope and how to get into this fascinating hobby.

March Break at the Canadian Warplane Museum

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum 9280 Airport Rd, Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada

Bring the whole family to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this March Break. Travel back in time and discover our collection of over 40 vintage aircraft. History comes alive in our new digital experience, Making Freedom Fly! Come talk with our life-sized interactive avatars! Plus - here for a limited time only - discover how space […]

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