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Event Series The Enchanted Garden

The Enchanted Garden

RBG Rock Garden 1185 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Young explorers are invited to embark on The Quest for Lost Magic—a whimsical journey where enchanted pathways hold secrets waiting to be uncovered. Along the way, discover hidden nooks where fairies dance among the blooms, elves whisper ancient wisdom beneath the trees, gnomes guard secret hideaways, and playful sprites dart between the leaves. With every step, […]

$20

The Enchanted Garden Comes To Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal Botanical Gardens Rock Garden 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton, Ontario

Calling all gnomes, elves, fairies, pixies, and sprites! Step into a world of magic and mischief deep within the historic Rock Garden. Young explorers are invited to embark on The Quest for Lost Magic—a whimsical journey where enchanted pathways hold secrets waiting to be uncovered. Along the way, discover hidden nooks where fairies dance among the […]

Safari Saturday: Textured Canvas Art

Michaels Craft Stores Ontario, Canada

Dig into creative fun this summer as we create a textured animal paw canvas. $5 each with all supplies included.

Breakfast with Rapunzel

The Powerhouse 21 Jones St, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Let your hair down and join us for a magical morning with Rapunzel! Head to The Powerhouse in Stoney Creek for an enchanting breakfast experience with the tower-bound princess herself—Rapunzel! This fun-filled, family-friendly event is perfect for kids who love fairy tales, adventure, and royal surprises.

$20

Club Roma Classic Car Show

Club Roma 125 Vansickle Road, St Catharines, ON, Canada

Get ready for a spectacular day of vintage cars, great food, and family fun at the Club Roma Classic Car Show! Whether you're a car enthusiast, collector, or just love admiring timeless rides, this event is for you!   Free for spectators - we just ask for a Community Care non perishable food item for […]

Event Series The Enchanted Garden

The Enchanted Garden

RBG Rock Garden 1185 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Young explorers are invited to embark on The Quest for Lost Magic—a whimsical journey where enchanted pathways hold secrets waiting to be uncovered. Along the way, discover hidden nooks where fairies dance among the blooms, elves whisper ancient wisdom beneath the trees, gnomes guard secret hideaways, and playful sprites dart between the leaves. With every step, […]

$20

The Enchanted Garden Comes To Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal Botanical Gardens Rock Garden 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton, Ontario

Calling all gnomes, elves, fairies, pixies, and sprites! Step into a world of magic and mischief deep within the historic Rock Garden. Young explorers are invited to embark on The Quest for Lost Magic—a whimsical journey where enchanted pathways hold secrets waiting to be uncovered. Along the way, discover hidden nooks where fairies dance among the […]

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Kids’ Trivia

Kids’ Trivia

HPL - selected branches

Test your trivia knowledge on this week's theme in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. Thursday, June 12: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Monday, June 30: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Redhill Monday, July 14: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Saltfleet Tuesday, August 12: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Redhill Thursday, August 14: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Tuesday, August 26: 10:00am […]

Event Series Mobile Zoo Visit

Mobile Zoo Visit

HPL - selected branches

Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo. Thursday, July 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Parkdale Monday, July 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Wednesday, July 30: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Erindale Thursday, August 07: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Thursday, August 28: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Parkdale

Burlington Cruisin’ Car Show

Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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

Event Series Tell Tales

Tell Tales

HPL - selected branches

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: […]

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

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: […]

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Puppet Show at HPL

Puppet Show at HPL

HPL - selected branches

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 […]

Event Series Family Dance Party

Family Dance Party

HPL - selected branches

Music, 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 - 10:30am Valley Park Saturday, August 09: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

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 […]

Summer Reading Club Event: Meet the Author Jess Hannigan

HPL - Dundas Branch 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

Join author Jess Hannigan for a reading of Spider in the Well. Learn about writing and illustrating a picture book and participate in a group drawing activity. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.  

Dan the Nature Man: The Wonder of Birds

HPL - Locke Branch 285 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

There are so many kinds of animals that we often call birds. We will learn about their amazing adaptations, how important they are to the natural world (including us!), and how to identify the different groups. Presented by Dan the Nature Man. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.

Event Series Birding for Kids

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, July 16: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Thursday, July 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Tuesday, August 05: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Waterdown Thursday, August 21: 2:00pm - […]

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

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 […]

The Amazing Race, Library Edition

HPL - selected branches

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 […]

Event Series Grimsby Music in the Park

Grimsby Music in the Park

Coronation Park - Grimsby 77 Main St W, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

Grab your lawn chair or bring your dancing shoes and join us Thursday nights in July from 7 - 9 pm following the Grimsby Farmer's Market in Coronation Park for live music!    Band information coming soon!    JULY 3 JULY 10  JULY 17 JULY 24 JULY 31

Movie Night at Niagara Outlets

Niagara Outlets 300 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Join us for outdoor movies at the Outlet Collection at Niagara all summer long. Bring your chair or blanket and friends and family for this free outdoor movie! The movie starts at dusk. June 6 Shrek 2 July 17 Up August 14 Toy Story September 12 Emperor's New Groove  

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

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: […]

Event Series Do It Yourself Animation

Do It Yourself Animation

HPL - selected branches

Explore 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: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barton Monday, July 21: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kenilworth

Safari Saturday: Animal Masks

Michaels Craft Stores Ontario, Canada

Dig into creative fun this summer as we create a lion or bird mask. $5 each with all supplies included.

$5

Farmcrawl Hamilton

Hamilton Area

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 […]

$20
Event Series Kids’ Book Swap

Kids’ Book Swap

HPL - selected branches

Bring 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 - 3:00pm Turner Park Saturday, July 19: 11:00am - 1:00pm Barton Tuesday, August 05: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Tuesday, August 12: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

Milton Kids Festival

Milton Community Park 805 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton, Ontario, Canada

Join us at Milton Community Sports Park for a day full of fun, laughter, and endless activities for the whole family. 

Cardinals Charity Classic – Celebrity Softball Game

Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

As 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 the Canadian National Autism Foundation (CNAF).

$12

Pride Halton Parade

Milton, Ontario Main Street West and Whitmer St, Ontario, Canada

PRIDE Halton 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion in our community. Planning is still underway, but we are thrilled to share what’s already in store. Mark your calendars and get ready for an event that celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ pride, community, and joy like never before!

Pride in the Park Milton

Milton Fairgrounds 136 Robert Street, Milton, Ontario, Canada

The excitement doesn’t stop at the parade! Pride in the Park is a vibrant festival filled with entertainment, food, activities, and community connection. This family-friendly event has something for everyone, whether you want to relax, enjoy live performances, or explore local vendors. Bring your friends and family to experience an afternoon filled with joy, music, […]

2025 IBL All-Star Showdown & Home Run Derby

Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Join 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 the hammer!

$12

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Family Dance Party

Family Dance Party

HPL - selected branches

Music, 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 - 10:30am Valley Park Saturday, August 09: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central

The Amazing Race, Library Edition

HPL - selected branches

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 […]

Event Series Do It Yourself Animation

Do It Yourself Animation

HPL - selected branches

Explore 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: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barton Monday, July 21: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kenilworth

Burlington Cruisin’ Car Show

Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

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: […]

Event Series 3D Printing Escape Room

3D Printing Escape Room

HPL - selected branches

Use 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 Wednesday, August 13: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Waterdown Thursday, August 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Binbrook Saturday, August 30: 10:00am - 11:00am Valley Park

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