The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is excited to present the “STEAM Saturdays” workshop series for kids! These monthly workshops will explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This month, we’ll be brewing up some spooky potions and learning about the magic of chemistry. This workshop is a staff-led and supervised event. […]
DIG IT! Archaeology and the 1918 Flu in Hamilton takes place at the DM+A next Saturday, October 18th! At this FREE family-friendly event, you'll join experts from McMaster University's Department of Anthropology to excavate in play sand, touch real archeological artifacts, and explore the history of the 1918 flu in Hamilton. It will be a fun and educational event […]
15th Semi-Annual Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo : Hamilton’s Premier Baby Show & Pregnancy Expo! Searching for a comprehensive resource for all things pregnancy, parenting, and baby-related in Hamilton? Look no further! Hamilton’s leading Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo is here to cater to your needs. At our Expo, you’ll find everything you need for […]
Come join us for a fun-filled day of building and creativity at Walmart Oakville Supercentre. Get ready to unleash your imagination and create amazing structures with LEGO bricks. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from Lego play agents and make-and-takes (for the first 300 guests).
Join the fun on the farm! Celebrate the fall season season with a visit to the corn maze, wagon ride and pumpkin patch.Fall Festival includes over 20 great activities spread across the farm for you to discover and explore.To make the most of your day start with a visit to the FARM PLAY YARD then take a […]
September 20 through October 31 - Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last Admission 4 p.m. Fall at Downey’s Farm is calling 🍂 From September 20 to October 31, wander through thousands of pumpkins, play in the Pumpkinfest Play Area, enjoy gorgeous fall treats, marvel at all of our amazing entertainment and soak up […]
Join us every weekend in October for Hamilton's favourite Pumpkin Patch Festival! Enjoy scenic cliffside wagon rides with breathtaking views of fall colours in the Dundas Valley, explore our giant pick-your-own pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, climb the straw fort, enjoy the views, play mini putt and so much more. Don't miss […]
BooFest – Family-friendly Halloween fun at Assembly Park (Oct 18, 19, 25, 26) and Cloverdale Mall (Oct 25 & 26), 10AM–5PM. $5 admission, kids under 18 months free. Ride tickets sold on-site. More info on our website! https://www.boofest.ca/
This workshop, conducted by STEAMULATION Lab, will teach some explosive fun (the safe kind)! In this exciting workshop, kids become junior scientists and explore the amazing world of chemical reactions. We’ll make a volcano erupt, watch a balloon blow up all by itself, trap CO₂ in a bag, or may even see pasta dance in fizzy […]
This year, we’re bringing a Halloween twist with a plastic-focused upcycling workshop at Burlington Centre (unit A2 - formerly Cogeco). Join us Saturday, Oct 18th, from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the Burlington Centre, running alongside BurlingtonGreen’s drop-off. Inside, you can: Enjoy activities for all ages focused on plastic upcycling and Halloween-themed crafts Discover ways to reduce plastic […]
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 - Wallace and Grommit November 8 and November 9 - A Paw Patrol Christmas November 22 and November 23 -A Paw Patrol Christmas (yes, again) November […]
For children 4-8 years of age. Parents/caregivers must remain on-site for the duration of the program. Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing. Facilitated by Halton Black Voices, the sessions will be filled […]
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 […]
Fall Y’all at Puddicombe Farms – Weekends Sept 20–Oct 26 Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun at Puddicombe Farms! Enjoy weekend activities perfect for all ages: Ages 3–13 ($35.95 + tax): Estate ride, family fun zone, fall scavenger hunt, rope maze, pumpkin decorating, games & prizes, juice, snack, and colouring sheets. Ages 14+ ($30.95 + […]
Ready to experience the colourful fall leaves at the height of their beauty? Starting October 4, Fall Chairlift Rides at Kelso are back Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Monday until November 2, 2025 (weather permitting)! Take a ride to the top of the hills on the Ridge Chairlift and down on the Limestone Chairlift to view the Escarpment and enjoy spectacular views of […]
live music, artisans, family fun, trick or treat, pumpkins and more costume contest at 2pm at the parkette
Get ready for Acorn Fest: Halloween Edition in Downtown Oakville! Enjoy Canada’s giant 8 ft × 6 ft acorn, tails and treats, Halloween-themed live entertainment, family-friendly games, local food and drinks, picnic tables, and so much more. Get ready to go nuts in Downtown Oakville this Halloween season! 12PM - 1:30PM: Costume Contest with Pets […]
Get ready for two cozy weekends of fall fun, October 18th & 19th + 25th & 26th from 12pm-8pm daily and it’s FREE ADMISSION! Here’s what you can expect: Bonfires & S’mores Station FREE Face Painting Carnival Games Pumpkin Bowling & Painting Fall-Inspired Eats & Warm Drinks FREE Dance Classes Artisanal Market FREE Admission FREE […]
Join us for a chillingly good time with eerie games, Halloween themed areas and poolside surprises. 18 years and younger will receive a pumpkin (while supplies last) Regular admission applies
Connect with other parents who are 2SLGBTQ+ and discuss the joys and challenges of parenthood. Connect with other queer parents in a supportive and welcoming environment. Share experiences and build community. Parents are welcome to come alone, or with their children. October 11 2:00-3:00 Kenilworth Branch October 18 2:00-3:00 Barton Branch October 25 2:00-3:00 Westdale […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kelso, Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas will be offering fun fall activities on weekends during Fall Into Nature from October 4 to November 2, 2025. Witness nature’s spectacular display of vibrant red, orange, and gold leaves at Kelso as you soar above the treetops on a chairlift ride to breathtaking fall trails and lookout […]
The Great Pumpkin Trail returns to RBG! Follow the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns deep within the recesses of the Hendrie Valley. Savor the flavors of the season with a selection of sweet and savory delights while enjoying live entertainment and pumpkin themed activities. Pre-Purchased Tickets Required.
Celebrate the season with memory-making moments here on our family farm! Play, run, jump, and explore here in everybody’s favourite Fun Farmyard which, on weekends, includes our Giant Corn Trail. September weekend admission $16 per person aged 2-92. October admission $18 per person. Our Farm Bakery is busy baking magic with the season’s best pies, […]
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and nature at the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show! Ontario’s largest and longest-running chrysanthemum exhibition, proudly presented by the City of Hamilton’s Horticulture staff since 1920. Hosted indoors at the Gage Park Greenhouse, this year’s show transforms over 20,000 square feet into a stunning, themed floral showcase featuring […]
Come join us for a fun-filled day of building and creativity at Walmart Oakville Supercentre. Get ready to unleash your imagination and create amazing structures with LEGO bricks. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from Lego play agents and make-and-takes (for the first 300 guests).
September 20 through October 31 - Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last Admission 4 p.m. Fall at Downey’s Farm is calling 🍂 From September 20 to October 31, wander through thousands of pumpkins, play in the Pumpkinfest Play Area, enjoy gorgeous fall treats, marvel at all of our amazing entertainment and soak up […]
Join us every weekend in October for Hamilton's favourite Pumpkin Patch Festival! Enjoy scenic cliffside wagon rides with breathtaking views of fall colours in the Dundas Valley, explore our giant pick-your-own pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, climb the straw fort, enjoy the views, play mini putt and so much more. Don't miss […]
BooFest – Family-friendly Halloween fun at Assembly Park (Oct 18, 19, 25, 26) and Cloverdale Mall (Oct 25 & 26), 10AM–5PM. $5 admission, kids under 18 months free. Ride tickets sold on-site. More info on our website! https://www.boofest.ca/
It's full steam ahead to a special Halloween-themed Train Day with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers at the Museum of Steam & Technology. Throw on your costume and bring the whole family for a day of Halloween crafts, spooky decorations, and fun. Catch a ride on a miniature train operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers […]
Fall Y’all at Puddicombe Farms – Weekends Sept 20–Oct 26 Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun at Puddicombe Farms! Enjoy weekend activities perfect for all ages: Ages 3–13 ($35.95 + tax): Estate ride, family fun zone, fall scavenger hunt, rope maze, pumpkin decorating, games & prizes, juice, snack, and colouring sheets. Ages 14+ ($30.95 + […]
Ready to experience the colourful fall leaves at the height of their beauty? Starting October 4, Fall Chairlift Rides at Kelso are back Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Monday until November 2, 2025 (weather permitting)! Take a ride to the top of the hills on the Ridge Chairlift and down on the Limestone Chairlift to view the Escarpment and enjoy spectacular views of […]
Get ready for two cozy weekends of fall fun, October 18th & 19th + 25th & 26th from 12pm-8pm daily and it’s FREE ADMISSION! Here’s what you can expect: Bonfires & S’mores Station FREE Face Painting Carnival Games Pumpkin Bowling & Painting Fall-Inspired Eats & Warm Drinks FREE Dance Classes Artisanal Market FREE Admission FREE […]
Join Sugar and Stuff to learn the basics of sugar cookies and decorate 6 Hallowe’en-themed cookies to get in the mood for spooky season! The 1.5 hour workshop will include piping practice with Royal Icing, information about the best ways to decorate sugar cookies, and will cover the general concepts around dough and icing. Everything […]
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 […]
Kelso, Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas will be offering fun fall activities on weekends during Fall Into Nature from October 4 to November 2, 2025. Witness nature’s spectacular display of vibrant red, orange, and gold leaves at Kelso as you soar above the treetops on a chairlift ride to breathtaking fall trails and lookout […]
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and nature at the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show! Ontario’s largest and longest-running chrysanthemum exhibition, proudly presented by the City of Hamilton’s Horticulture staff since 1920. Hosted indoors at the Gage Park Greenhouse, this year’s show transforms over 20,000 square feet into a stunning, themed floral showcase featuring […]
September 20 through October 31 - Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last Admission 4 p.m. Fall at Downey’s Farm is calling 🍂 From September 20 to October 31, wander through thousands of pumpkins, play in the Pumpkinfest Play Area, enjoy gorgeous fall treats, marvel at all of our amazing entertainment and soak up […]
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.
Kelso, Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas will be offering fun fall activities on weekends during Fall Into Nature from October 4 to November 2, 2025. Witness nature’s spectacular display of vibrant red, orange, and gold leaves at Kelso as you soar above the treetops on a chairlift ride to breathtaking fall trails and lookout […]
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and nature at the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show! Ontario’s largest and longest-running chrysanthemum exhibition, proudly presented by the City of Hamilton’s Horticulture staff since 1920. Hosted indoors at the Gage Park Greenhouse, this year’s show transforms over 20,000 square feet into a stunning, themed floral showcase featuring […]
September 20 through October 31 - Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last Admission 4 p.m. Fall at Downey’s Farm is calling 🍂 From September 20 to October 31, wander through thousands of pumpkins, play in the Pumpkinfest Play Area, enjoy gorgeous fall treats, marvel at all of our amazing entertainment and soak up […]
Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.
The Common Moms Oakville are celebrating Halloween with this themed sensory class! Explore a sampling of our sensory program and get messy and up close to things that are squishy, gooey, fuzzy, colourful and more! Suitable for babies aged 6 - 18 months.
Diamond Teachers Group is running a free online Halloween Math Fun Workshop for students in Grades 4–7 across Canada on October 21, 2025, from 7:30–8:30 PM EST. Ideal for students in grades 4–7, they will tackle spooky-themed math challenges designed to spark creativity and problem-solving.
Kelso, Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas will be offering fun fall activities on weekends during Fall Into Nature from October 4 to November 2, 2025. Witness nature’s spectacular display of vibrant red, orange, and gold leaves at Kelso as you soar above the treetops on a chairlift ride to breathtaking fall trails and lookout […]
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and nature at the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show! Ontario’s largest and longest-running chrysanthemum exhibition, proudly presented by the City of Hamilton’s Horticulture staff since 1920. Hosted indoors at the Gage Park Greenhouse, this year’s show transforms over 20,000 square feet into a stunning, themed floral showcase featuring […]
September 20 through October 31 - Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last Admission 4 p.m. Fall at Downey’s Farm is calling 🍂 From September 20 to October 31, wander through thousands of pumpkins, play in the Pumpkinfest Play Area, enjoy gorgeous fall treats, marvel at all of our amazing entertainment and soak up […]
Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings. Children are $12.00 each, accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme, see below for specific dates and […]