The museum 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 will learn about electric circuits and make a battery from an unusual source – potatoes! This workshop is a staff-led and supervised event. Parents/Caregivers are welcome […]
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 […]
Join us for storytime fun! Get moving with stories, songs, music, and fun! Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member.
Exercise your vocals chords and sing along with your favourite songs.
A full 4-day, fun filled, flag waving toe tapping fabulous time awaits all! Vendors, food trucks, fashion show, parade of cultures, and more!
For children 6-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Join author Kristi White as she shares her series The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo. The series takes readers on adventures with Jay, a young Indigenous boy, and his cat friend, Gizmo, while providing lessons about Indigenous people, language, culture, traditions, and celebrations. […]
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain. Saturday, June 28: 10:30am - 11:30am Terryberry Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood Tuesday, July 08: 10:00am - 11:00am Greensville Thursday, July 17: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kenilworth
The more we GOAT together, the happier we’ll be! You and your little one(s) will enjoy some gentle yoga poses to kid-friendly music…and you will be surrounded by adorable, friendly goats! Come out and see what it’s all about. Please Note: This class is tailored for pre-school aged children (babies welcome of course). You […]
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 […]
Imagine, build and play with giant, blue blocks. Saturday, June 28: 11:00am - 2:00pm Central Wednesday, July 09: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Central
Don’t miss the Burlington Model Railway Club’s Open House at Hidden Valley Park. It's a fantastic opportunity to see their intricate HO, N-scale, and garden-gauge model railway layouts running—perfect for train enthusiasts of all ages.
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.
Come enjoy learning about other cultures! Cultural entertainment and activities Youth games and challenges for prizes Children’s activities and bouncy castle Ice cream truck and other food vendors Fun for all ages Indoor gym facility set up for cultural booths and alternative location for performances in bad weather conditions. This event is FREE and open to the […]
Join us to celebrate beloved Canadian author Robert Munsch: we’re reading family faves + sharing themed activity sheets!
A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.
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 […]
An interactive presentation that delves into the changing of the seasons, weather patterns and the joys of playing seasonal sports. Join us at the Bookmobile's Discovery Centre site at 77 Harbourside Way for this special event!
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain. Saturday, June 28: 10:30am - 11:30am Terryberry Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood Tuesday, July 08: 10:00am - 11:00am Greensville Thursday, July 17: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kenilworth
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 […]
A musical concert by a well-loved performer. Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Waterdown Monday, July 07: 11:00am - 12:00pm Valley Park
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 […]
Join us for storytime in Arabic! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. Oakville Public Library is dedicated to the principles of Every Child Ready to Read, an initiative to help parents and caregivers develop […]
Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. Oakville Public Library is dedicated to the principles of Every Child Ready to Read, an initiative to help parents and caregivers develop […]
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.
Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. Oakville Public Library is dedicated to the principles of Every Child Ready to Read, an initiative to help parents and caregivers develop […]
Get ready to kick off Canada Day with pride, joy, and community spirit at the Oakville Canada Day Fiesta – a festive, family-friendly event celebrating everything we love about this beautiful country! Come enjoy a vibrant day of shopping, music, food, and fun as we shine a spotlight on Canadian-made products, local artisans, and homegrown […]
A full 4-day, fun filled, flag waving toe tapping fabulous time awaits all! Vendors, food trucks, fashion show, parade of cultures, and more!
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.
Join us to celebrate beloved Canadian author Robert Munsch: we’re reading family faves + sharing themed activity sheets!
Sensory Friendly Relaxed Screening on Sun. Jun. 29 at 1:00pm. • Open Captioning • Theatre lights dimmed, not dark • Lower sound level • Feel free to roam • No advertisements or trailers
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
A full 4-day, fun filled, flag waving toe tapping fabulous time awaits all! Vendors, food trucks, fashion show, parade of cultures, and more!
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 […]
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 […]
Happy birthday to our Lancaster – 80 years young! Come join us on Canada Day as we celebrate this Canadian icon. Lancaster FM213 rolled off the production line at Victory Aircraft in Malton (Mississauga) in July 1945. Eighty years later, the Mynarski Memorial Lancaster, sometimes affectionately known as VeRA, is a staple of Southern Ontario […]
The more we GOAT together, the happier we’ll be! You and your little one(s) will enjoy some gentle yoga poses to kid-friendly music…and you will be surrounded by adorable, friendly goats! Come out and see what it’s all about. Please Note: This class is tailored for pre-school aged children (babies welcome of course). You […]
Celebrate Canada Day at HMCS Haida! Step aboard Canada's most fightingest warship, hear stories of brave sailors, and take in beautiful views of Lake Ontario. Join us on July 1 for free admission, a memorable way to honour Canada’s naval history, and a great way to celebrate with the entire family. For more details on […]
Celebrate Canada's birthday at Fort George National Historic Site! Listen to period music, support the Friends of Fort George, and don’t miss our captivating musket demonstrations and cannon firings! Canada Day festivities at the fort conclude with a fantastic concert and fun to be had by all!
A full 4-day, fun filled, flag waving toe tapping fabulous time awaits all! Vendors, food trucks, fashion show, parade of cultures, and more!
Join the Grimsby Museum for Canada Day celebrations as we celebrate Canada's 158th birthday with this annual one-day festival. Face painting, bounce castles, Museum exhibitions, photo booth, DJ and other entertainment. BBQ provided by Grimsby Lion’s Club
Everyone is welcome! Food trucks, beer & wine “garden”, handmade & vendor market, kids’ activities, live music and more!
Join us for a family friendly celebration including activities, entertainment, food vendors and an amazing fireworks show! RAIN or SHINE! SHUTTLE available between Town Hall to Charles Daley Park from 1 - 11 p.m. Family Activities 1:30 - 7 p.m. Button making, face-painting, Canada Day Bracelet Making, bubble station, Lincoln Fire Rescue, Lincoln Museum & […]
Join us for a spectacular evening of fun and music on July 1! This family-friendly event features a lively performance by the Regimental Band of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Pipes & Drums, and the talented Argyllshire Dancers. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for an unforgettable […]
This family-friendly birthday bash will feature: a variety of cultural activities, including arts and crafts interactive sports try-its food and beverage services, and busking-style performances. The evening will also include: community performances welcome speeches professional entertainers, and a fireworks display to end the evening.