FrancoFEST Hamilton returns on June 20, 21 and 22, 2025.Our summer gathering of local French speakers is going big again this year! For three days, there's plenty of shows and fun for the whole family.... Take a look at what we have in store for you in our 2025 program here!
Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
The Urban Indigenous Community with support from the City of Burlington is honoured to welcome residents to the Solstice Ceremony in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the west end of Spencer Smith Park. June 21 marks the summer solstice and is an opportunity […]
Come out for a "sweet time"! Strawberries Baked goods Silent auction BBQ Crepes Strawberry Shortcake Kids Area - Bouncers & Face painting Entertainment for adults and kids alike
*Strawberry Tent – fresh strawberries, cake, ice cream and slushies (in partnership with Milton District Hospital Foundation) – CASH PREFERRED *Strawberry Pancake Breakfast (fresh strawberries and pancakes) beginning at 8 am while supplies last & BBQ Lunch available at 12:00 pm – both generously supported by The Optimist Club of Milton volunteers – CASH PREFERRED […]
Starting at the square in front of City Hall, join us for a fun day of activities for the whole family in downtown Burlington, including a dance party, yoga, and face painting. Shop the stores of downtown in support of the Love, Jayne Foundation.
Free Family Event - Food Trucks, Live Music, Raffle Prizes.
Join us for some delicious strawberry snacks and see (and buy!) work from local artists!
Join us for Food, Friendship and Fun! - BBQ - Bouncy Castles - Petting Zoo - Face Painting and more!
Welcome to the 1st Annual Burlington GeekCon! Join us for a day filled with all things geeky at the Burlington Lions Club. Whether you're into comics, anime, gaming, or sci-fi, there's something for every geek to enjoy. Don't miss out on this exciting event celebrating all things geek culture! 30 Vendors to shop from. FREE ADMISSION | Cosplay Encouraged | All […]
To commemorate the First World War, Parks Canada and re-enactors from across North America will bring Fort George National Historic Site back to its Camp Niagara roots with displays and demonstrations honouring those who fought in the “war to end all wars”. Demonstrations happening throughout day!
Special stories, songs & more to celebrate Pride Month June 4 10:30-11:00 New Appleby June 8 10:30-11:00 Alton June 12 10:30-11:00 Central June 14 10:30 -11:00 Aldershot June 19 10:30-11:00 Brant Hills June 21 10:30-11:00 Tansley Woods June 22 10:30-11:00 Central
Best suited for families with children 3-9 years of age, but all are welcome. In partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton, we are pleased to host children's author Newton Vanriel. Newton will share his book The Adventures of the Soul Sistas. This wonderful book celebrates diversity and the true meaning of family through the eyes of two […]
Weekend 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 movie and times.
Save the Date for our Duck Dash and Family Fun Day! Tickets are $10, only 1400 tickets availablePrizes1st $18002nd $10003rd $5004th $2505th $100
This exciting day features interactive spray painting with Mr. Spray Art, face painting, games and crafts for all ages, and live music to keep the energy high. Enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks, sweet treats, and snap some memorable photos with special guests. Bring the whole family and your community spirit—let’s start summer off […]
Suit up and join one of our beekeepers for a look at the inner workings of a beehive. After your visit, you’ll get to take home a jar of Mountsberg’s honey as a tasty souvenir. $149 + HST for a group of 2 people + gate fees. Participants must be 12 years of age or […]
Hamilton 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”, a child-focused interactive space.
We expect over 1000 people to join us again this year!Thanks to our super generous sponsors, EVERYTHING IS FREE for anyone in Burlington!!• Site admission and parking• Ice Cream Truck• Burgers and Hot Dogs, and Halal Options• Water and Beverages• Crazy Bouncy Castles and Inflatables• An Amazing Reptile Show and pictures to be taken with […]
The Hamilton Italian Heritage Festival is the city’s inaugural celebration of Italian culture and traditions, set to take place in June 2025. The festival will feature live Italian music, delicious food vendors, art displays, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities. Located on James Street North, right beside Liuna Station—the very area where many Italian immigrants first […]
Join us in store and challenge our play experts to some one-on-one pocket games! Test your skills and win some cool prizes. Are you ready?
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites. June 6 1-3pm Saltfleet Branch Dog Man June 7 1-3pm Valley Park Paddington June 7 1-3pm Barton Captain Underpants June 7 2-4pm Turner Park Monsters University June 14 1-3pm Barton Hop June 14 1-3pm Valley Park Paddington 2 June 14 2-4pm Turner Park Zootopia June 21 1-3pm Ancaster […]
For children 3-8 years of age and accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Celebrate love, family, and identity in this inclusive program! Enjoy stories about diverse families and self-expression, sing songs, and create a colorful craft. This storytime fosters kindness, acceptance, and pride in who we are.
Listen 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 13: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Binbrook Saturday, June 21: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Monday, July 07: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pier 8 Waterfront Friday, July 11: […]
Indigenous illustrator Jennifer Faria talks about her experiences and reads from her picture books, then shares how to draw forest animals and their tracks.
RibStock 2025 - JUNE 20TH AND 21ST Fireman's Park, Niagara Falls, Ontario. The ultimate BBQ & music festival! Sizzling ribs, live bands, and good vibes! The live music lineup features a powerful mix of local talent — artists who are generously contributing their time and energy to help make Ribstock an unforgettable community event. They’re […]
Joseph Brant Museum is pleased to host a series of Junior Robotics Engineer workshops, in partnership with Zebra Robotics Burlington! Have a child who loves to build? This series might be for them. The Junior Robotics Engineer stream provides participants with a strong foundation for future learning and potential STEM-related learning paths. As they build […]
Providence Baptist Church invites all our friends and neighbours to our Summer Festival on Saturday, June 21st! There will be a free BBQ, a bouncy castle for kids, and other fun and games for the whole family. We’d love to see you there!
Join Mountsberg staff for a visit to the Animal Barn where you’ll interact with some of our barn residents and learn more about their care. $10 per person + gate fees.
Join our Raptor Centre staff to meet some of our resident raptors, and learn more about their incredible features plus how we care for them. $10 per person + gate fees.
Have you heard the phrase “busy as a bee?” Learn more about these fascinating and hard-working insects and taste some Mountsberg honey. $10 per person + gate fees.
FrancoFEST Hamilton returns on June 20, 21 and 22, 2025.Our summer gathering of local French speakers is going big again this year! For three days, there's plenty of shows and fun for the whole family.... Take a look at what we have in store for you in our 2025 program here!
To commemorate the First World War, Parks Canada and re-enactors from across North America will bring Fort George National Historic Site back to its Camp Niagara roots with displays and demonstrations honouring those who fought in the “war to end all wars”. Demonstrations happening throughout day!
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 […]
Special stories, songs & more to celebrate Pride Month June 4 10:30-11:00 New Appleby June 8 10:30-11:00 Alton June 12 10:30-11:00 Central June 14 10:30 -11:00 Aldershot June 19 10:30-11:00 Brant Hills June 21 10:30-11:00 Tansley Woods June 22 10:30-11:00 Central
Hamilton 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”, a child-focused interactive space.
The Hamilton Italian Heritage Festival is the city’s inaugural celebration of Italian culture and traditions, set to take place in June 2025. The festival will feature live Italian music, delicious food vendors, art displays, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities. Located on James Street North, right beside Liuna Station—the very area where many Italian immigrants first […]
Join us for an interactive storytelling afternoon with Anishinaabe author and illustrator Jennifer Faria. Enjoy a live reading then make a hands-on craft inspired by the book. Visit the Debwewin: The Truth Project exhibit to learn more about Indigenous history and contemporary experiences. This event encourages cultural connection and learning through storytelling, art, and play.
Join us in store and challenge our play experts to some one-on-one pocket games! Test your skills and win some cool prizes. Are you ready?
For children 4 - 10 years of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is suitable for Mandarin speakers. Today's storytime facilitated by the Milton Chinese Canadian Association, features a "A Garden of Vegetables turned into Pixies" by Xiang Zhou. It is a humorous nursery rhyme about a garden of vegetables, and how they grow over the spring and summer.
Join us for unforgettable games, passionate fans, and lots of fun and giveaways through our season! Home Games: June 13 7:30pm - Father's Night - It’s Friday Fathers Night, where we honour all the amazing dads with a fun-filled evening of baseball, family, and unforgettable memories. June 20 7:30pm - Heroes in the Nest - […]
Watch 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 walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Operation lasts around 30 minutes. The Fishway will be open Monday - Friday at 2:30pm during March […]
Celebrate Senior's Month by bringing your grandparent to storytime! Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. This program is ticketed. Tickets are required, limited, and vary by branch. Tickets will be distributed 15min prior to program start. Check the website for times and […]
Join us Monday nights at the Cruisin’ Car Show in the Canadian Tire/Burlington Centre Parking LotMay 12 to Sept 29 20255PM-8PM excluding long weekendsOur mission is to create a vibrant & engaging space where car enthusiasts can showcase their passion for automobiles while doing good for the community
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. In partnership with Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, June 05: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Thursday, June 12: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Monday, June 16: […]
Watch 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 walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Operation lasts around 30 minutes. The Fishway will be open Monday - Friday at 2:30pm during March […]
Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading. June 5 10:30-11:00am Carlisle June 5 11-11:30am Stoney Creek June 7 10-10:30am Central June 9 10-10:30am Kenilworth June 12 6:30-7:30pm Dundas June 17 10-10:30am Greensville June 24 10-10:30am Sherwood June 24 10-10:30am […]
Celebrate Indigenous Heritage month with us in storytime. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. This program is ticketed. Tickets are required, limited, and vary by branch. Tickets will be distributed 15min prior to program start.
VIRTUAL | After the event date, watch the talk any time through Library Speakers Consortium Award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, Odder is poignant and humorous tale […]
Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Wednesday, June 25: 10:30am - 11:00am Concession Wednesday, July 16: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown
