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. The event will take place in both parks on June 13, July 11, August 8 and September 13 + 14. Throughout the event, attendees can […]
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. The event will take place in both parks on June 13, July 11, August 8 and September 13 + 14. Throughout the event, attendees can […]
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 du conte et préparez-vous à lire. Découvrez des histoires, des rimes, de la musique, des jeux de doigts et des tableaux de flanelle dans le […]
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 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, […]
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 Barton Branch Sept 19 1-2 Sherwood Branch Sept 20 10-11 Saltfleet Branch Sept 20 3-4 Stoney Creek Branch Oct 18 11-1 Central Branch Oct 24 […]
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 competition for children ages 6-12.
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 […]
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 Lions Club and then explore the activities, demonstrations and treats throughout the park. Be sure to bring the little ones to the children’s activity area […]
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 Barton Branch Sept 19 1-2 Sherwood Branch Sept 20 10-11 Saltfleet Branch Sept 20 3-4 Stoney Creek Branch Oct 18 11-1 Central Branch Oct 24 […]
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 the sweetness of candied apples! Over 120 vendors provide a kaleidescope of colour. FREE shuttle, FREE parking. Accessible. FREE Saturday night Street Party. Coaches welcome.
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 the sweetness of candied apples! Over 120 vendors provide a kaleidescope of colour. FREE shuttle, FREE parking. Accessible. FREE Saturday night Street Party. Coaches welcome.
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 Hispana - Hamilton (AFH-Hamilton) with support from Keetup Publishing House.
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, […]
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 competition for children ages 6-12.
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. […]
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 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, […]
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 they can make a difference in their community.
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 of our Halloween photo stations! Register to bring your little ghouls and goblins for a night of spooky fun! Visiting Spooktacular means you can: Excavate […]
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. for a weekend of fang-tastic memories. Free shuttles are available between Harmony Square and Mohawk Park. Brantford turns into a spook-tacular place filled with fall […]
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 & ILLUSTRATORS Join us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario. FREE FAMILY FUN for everyone […]
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 they can make a difference in their community.
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 of our Halloween photo stations! Register to bring your little ghouls and goblins for a night of spooky fun! Visiting Spooktacular means you can: Excavate […]
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 […]
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 & ILLUSTRATORS Join us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario. FREE FAMILY FUN for everyone […]
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 they can make a difference in their community.
The Hamilton Treat Accessibly Halloween Village happens Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Cartier Cres, Hamilton. Join Canada's largest accessible Halloween celebration featuring house-to-house trick-or-treating, entertainment, and inclusive fun for all abilities. Made possible by Canadian Tire. Register for FREE tickets at TreatAccessibly.com.
Come in-store and craft a pumpkin using our supplies. Please note you'll have to purchase your craft pumpkin. Our supplies are available to decorate for free.
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 of our Halloween photo stations! Register to bring your little ghouls and goblins for a night of spooky fun! Visiting Spooktacular means you can: Excavate […]
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 Hispana - Hamilton (AFH-Hamilton) with support from Keetup Publishing House.
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, […]
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with crafts and activities focused on firefighting and fire safety. Make crafts and explore activities focused on fire safety, firefighters and other community helpers in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. October 10 10:00-11:00 Binbrook Branch October 10 12:30-1:30 Concession Branch October 11 10:00-12:00 Barton Branch October 11 10:30-11:30 Red Hill Branch
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 of our Halloween photo stations! Register to bring your little ghouls and goblins for a night of spooky fun! Visiting Spooktacular means you can: Excavate […]
