Join us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset) Night at the Museum Thursday July 10th Ireland Park 2315 Headon Forest Dr Encanto Thurs July 17th Kilbride Park 2175 Blessington St Toy […]
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 […]
Grab your blanket, popcorn and put on your pajamas and join us this summer for a movie under the stars. Happening Friday nights in August at Coronation Park. The movies will begin at sundown - arrive early to get a good spot! Movie details coming soon! August 8 August 15 August 22 August 29
Bring the entire family to Valley Town for a fun weekend when the Dundas Cactus Festival returns this summer. The family-friendly street festival has something for everyone, from local vendors to plenty of food options and kid's entertainment. With live music scheduled on various stages throughout the weekend, there will be no shortage of entertainment. […]
Drop off your child’s favorite stuffed animal for a fun and cozy overnight adventure at the Museum! Join us on Friday, August 15 from 3:30 - 4:30PM for a special drop-off event. Your child and their stuffed friend will enjoy a brief tour of the museum, a specialized colouring activity and a story time with their stuffed animal before saying goodnight and leaving their buddy behind! What kind of fun will their stuffed animal get up to overnight? Find out when you return for pick-up on Saturday, August 16 between 12:00–4:00 PM complete with photos and a letter from their adventure!
Join us for this special fire safety storytime and enjoy a visit from our community helpers from the Oakville Fire Department! Stop by the library for a special storytime, led by a member of the Oakville Fire Department. It is a great opportunity for your little one to learn about fire safety, hear a story […]
For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Join us for an action-packed adventure through the discovery zone, where you’ll explore, how 3D printing works and properties of infinite loops, investigate why trees are important to engineers, and create an elastic-powered car.
Travel back in time and learn about this history of the land at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Begin your journey at the edge of a rare meromictic lake, where we’ll explore the hidden stories beneath the lakes still waters. Then step into the past with a guided tour of the reconstructed longhouse village to discover […]
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library. Check the website for this week's lineup!
Outdoor Fun Swims admissions are walk in, no reservations and open to all ages and swimmer abilities. Amenities include a rock-climbing wall, slide, beach entry and splash park. Chairs are first come first served; you are welcome to bring your own.
For children 7-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Explore the animals of Africa in this fun filled program! This experience features Maggie the Silvery Cheeked Hornbill, an African Spurred tortoise, African pygmy hedgehogs, additional mammals, reptiles and invertebrates.
Puppet shows, stories and songs. Saturday, June 28: 10:00am - 10:30am Westdale Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Barton Monday, August 11: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Turner Park Tuesday, August 12: 10:00am - 11:00am Terryberry Friday, August 15: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Mount Hope Wednesday, August 20: 10:00am - 11:00am Central Tuesday, August 26: 10:00am - 10:30am […]
Get 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 17: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Monday, July 21: 11:00am - 12:00pm Westdale Wednesday, July 23: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Terryberry Saturday, July 26: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]
For children 8 -12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Travel the world without leaving the library! Learn about famous global landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China, and then create your own unique landmark. Use your imagination to design a structure that represents your dream destination!
For children 9-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Become a forensic scientist and investigate this whodunit by examining clues left at the scene! Learn how to interpret evidence by exploring fabric samples and running a chemical analysis on a mystery solution. Take your own fingerprints and compare them […]
Explore the reconstructed longhouse village with a small, guided tour, then try your hand at traditional games that kids and adults alike can enjoy together. It’s a perfect hands-on experience for visitors to connect with history! $10 plus gate fees.
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 - […]
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun at Nelson Pool! Join us every Friday from 4:30-6:30 PM for our Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside excitement! (Regular admission rates apply) Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you: July 4 – Jellyfish Craft Night Dive into creativity! Make your very own jellyfish masterpiece with our fun craft supplies. Plus, enjoy colouring and […]
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 […]
Gentle, bunny-accompanied yoga designed for families. This trauma-informed class offers simple stretches, calming breath, and a slower pace to meet kids where they are. A soothing space to move, connect, and unwind together — with furry friends nearby.
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: […]
Travel back in time and learn about this history of the land at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Begin your journey at the edge of a rare meromictic lake, where we’ll explore the hidden stories beneath the lakes still waters. Then step into the past with a guided tour of the reconstructed longhouse village to discover […]
Join us for a vibrant community event that celebrates neurodiversity through engaging activities, inclusive experiences, and valuable resources for families.
Promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a vegan lifestyle WE ARE BURLINGTON VEGFEST, a small, local, volunteer-led committee of vegans who are excited to bring the VegFest movement to Burlington! This event welcomes any and all – from the plant-based-curious to the long-term committed vegans – to join us for a […]
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.
Solve 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 - 4:30pm Waterdown Thursday, July 31: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Binbrook Thursday, July 31: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Friday, August 01: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Valley Park […]
Explore the reconstructed longhouse village with a small, guided tour, then try your hand at traditional games that kids and adults alike can enjoy together. It’s a perfect hands-on experience for visitors to connect with history! $10 plus gate fees.
Celebrate Gloria Baylis’ legacy with a powerful play honoring her landmark victory in Canada’s first workplace discrimination case.
HCA Films in the Forest outdoor movie nights are back for another season! Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and snacks, and enjoy two summer evenings of movies under the stars. Films, Dates, and Locations Dogman Friday, July 26 Fifty Point Conservation Area A Minecraft Movie Friday, August 16 Dundas Valley Conservation Area Cost HCA Members: […]
Travel back in time and learn about this history of the land at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Begin your journey at the edge of a rare meromictic lake, where we’ll explore the hidden stories beneath the lakes still waters. Then step into the past with a guided tour of the reconstructed longhouse village to discover […]
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.
**FREE Ice Cream & Family Fun Alert!** Join us for an afternoon of fun, flavours & festivities at Newport Park in Burlington! Bring your family, your friends, and your sweet tooth — it’s going to be a blast! Newport Park, Burlington Sunday, August 17 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Here’s what’s in store: Ice Cream […]
Free Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swim abilities, with both lap and leisure pool available for use. Amenities: Double looped Waterslide, warming pool, diving board. Regular Swim Admission & Supervision Standards apply. Details are listed at burlington.ca/playstandards. Walk-in spots are available on a first come first […]
Explore the reconstructed longhouse village with a small, guided tour, then try your hand at traditional games that kids and adults alike can enjoy together. It’s a perfect hands-on experience for visitors to connect with history! $10 plus gate fees.
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 […]
Mondays to Thursdays Start times between 10AM & 10:30AM* *showtimes & theatre # subject to change without notice Tickets available at snack bar for $3.50 taxes included, or online ($1.00 booking fee applies) Gather your friends and family together and get ready for a summer of fun throwbacks! We're thrilled to announce that we have […]
Travel back in time and learn about this history of the land at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Begin your journey at the edge of a rare meromictic lake, where we’ll explore the hidden stories beneath the lakes still waters. Then step into the past with a guided tour of the reconstructed longhouse village to discover […]
Come see a large collection of dinosaur skulls, teeth, claws and other prehistoric pieces. Presented by Club Rex. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Tuesday, August 12: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ancaster Monday, August 18: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Red Hill Friday, August 22: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saltfleet
Explore the reconstructed longhouse village with a small, guided tour, then try your hand at traditional games that kids and adults alike can enjoy together. It’s a perfect hands-on experience for visitors to connect with history! $10 plus gate fees.
For children 10-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Participants will use MakeyMakey to make a lion roar in Kenya to building interactive carnival drums in Brazil. Kids will learn the basics of coding and circuitry while discovering fun facts about each country’s culture and history. Join us for a […]
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
Unwind with gentle, trauma-informed yoga in the company of bunnies. This calming class is ideal for adults and older kids who enjoy a slower pace. Neurodivergent-friendly and deeply grounding, it’s an hour of soft movement, stillness, and furry companionship.
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 […]
Brought to you by the businesses of Burlington Downtown, it’s “Lights, Camera, Action” on this cinematic summer staple. Spencer Smith Park comes to life on Tuesday nights July 8th – August 19th as you soak in simple cinema with your home-grown community. No matter what kind of movie-goer YOU might be, we’ve got all you […]
Mondays to Thursdays Start times between 10AM & 10:30AM* *showtimes & theatre # subject to change without notice Tickets available at snack bar for $3.50 taxes included, or online ($1.00 booking fee applies) Gather your friends and family together and get ready for a summer of fun throwbacks! We're thrilled to announce that we have […]
For children 3-5 years of age accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled session where parents and preschoolers will enjoy a delightful story, then get creative by designing their own puzzles! Using templates and colorful magazine pictures, little ones will cut, glue, and piece together their very own jigsaw masterpiece to take […]
Travel back in time and learn about this history of the land at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Begin your journey at the edge of a rare meromictic lake, where we’ll explore the hidden stories beneath the lakes still waters. Then step into the past with a guided tour of the reconstructed longhouse village to discover […]
Explore the reconstructed longhouse village with a small, guided tour, then try your hand at traditional games that kids and adults alike can enjoy together. It’s a perfect hands-on experience for visitors to connect with history! $10 plus gate fees.
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun at Tansley Woods Pool! Join us every us on July 8th and August 19th for our Community Events — 2 evenings packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside excitement! (Regular admission rates apply) Here's what we've got lined up for you: July 8th – Sidewalk Chalk & Colouring Party Let your imagination run wild! Decorate the ground […]
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 […]