Celebrate Scavenger Hunt Day with us all weekend! Choose your own adventure - 3 scavenger hunt themes to pick from. Complete a challenge and fill out the ballot forms for a chance to win one of two prizes!
Please join us to celebrate South Asian Heritage day on 24th May 2025 at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre - SVCC. We are celebrating with Talent showcase and vendor market. There will be: Face painting art work shop Photo Booth Raffel Prices Raas- Garba Multi Cultural Dance Senior Segment Live Mehdi Corner DJ
We’re looking for your empties! Cans, bottles, tetra packs, bladders … any shape or size! If it can be returned to the Beer Store, we’ll happily take it off your hands!
Hello ALL! Are you looking to purge for an upcoming move or simply Spring cleaning? Well you're in luck!! Our Second Waterdown Community Garage Sale is set for Saturday May 24th from 8 AM - 1PM. If you'd like to register your home, use the link below to sign up! We will ensure that your […]
Get ready for an unforgettable day of hockey and family fun! The Smilezone Foundation is hosting its annual 10th Hockey Helping Kids Tournament on Saturday, May 24 at Joshua’s Creek Arenas in Oakville. This full-day, event features hockey legends, exciting shootout competitions, a fan festival with food trucks, face painting, balloon artists, live music, and more. Watch celebrity and community teams face […]
Celebrate Canada Netherlands Friendship Day and the 20th anniversary of the twinning agreement between Burlington and its twin city, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee. Free event featuring: Canadian and Dutch national anthems, Greetings from, Consul General of the Netherlands, Harman Idema, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, and Elizabeth Witmer, former Deputy Premier and […]
We are super excited to be hosting our inaugural Festival of Authors at Appleby College! Please join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, where we will celebrate the incredible work of Canadian writers. Our school is buzzing with excitement to ignite a passion for reading and writing among students, parents, and the community, and we […]
Mark your calendars! Friends of Oakville Public Library are excited to announce the spring book sale this May 22-24 at Central Branch. The sale will feature a huge selection of gently loved books and more. New books will be added daily so be sure to visit on multiple days.
The event gives residents and their families an opportunity to: Get an up-close look at City vehicles, including a Burlington Transit bus, street sweeper, snowplow, fire truck, zamboni, and more. Visit and learn about the services provided by City staff from various departments. Experience what it’s like to operate a snowplow and backhoe in a […]
Join in for a day of food, culture, and performances at the Asian Heritage Festival at Fowley Park on May 24, starting at 11:00 a.m.! Bring your family, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate Oakville’s vibrant diversity. Let's celebrate diversity, unity, and the beauty of Asian culture together! See you there!
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 […]
Get ready for an epic day of skateboarding, scootering, and good vibes! Join our community for a fun-filled meetup where you’ll roll with fellow campers, hang with our awesome summer staff, and enjoy FREE pizza while you’re at it. Let’s kick off summer the right way!
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.
Sensory Friendly screenings include open captioning, theatre lights dimmed, not dark, lower sound level, feel free to roam, no advertisements or trailers. When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined to solve the […]
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.
Get an up-close look at City vehicles, including a Burlington Transit bus, street sweeper, snowplow, fire truck, zamboni, and more. Visit and learn about the services provided by City staff from various departments. Experience what it’s like to operate a snowplow and backhoe in a simulator. Visit the forestry booth to speak with staff on […]
The Northeast Oakville Fair is a vibrant spring event packed with fun! Enjoy free entry, exciting inflatables, delicious food trucks, live music, sponsored activities, and awesome giveaways. Bring your family and friends for a day of unforgettable community fun!
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.
Sensory Friendly screenings include open captioning, theatre lights dimmed, not dark, lower sound level, feel free to roam, no advertisements or trailers. When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined to solve the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Movies For Mommies (MFM), is the original parent & baby film event, and the first event of its kind to offer grown up entertainment in a Baby-Friendly environment. Enjoy a film in a baby-friendly environment (lights dimmed, sound lowered) every other Wednsday. See website for this week's movie.
Grades 9-12 students knit a scarf, hat or mittens for a cause and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing [email protected]. This program runs Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of June. […]
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 […]
Children (from age 4 and up) can come into the gym to play anytime at the designated time. It is not a structured class but it is supervised by a friendly, certified and experienced coach. Gymnastics Ontario Insurance Fee (per child) Due Upon 1st Visit: $40.00 Drop-In Charge (per child): $10.00 Please Note: Gymnastics Ontario (GO) Insurance Fee is […]
Grades 9-12 students knit a scarf, hat or mittens for a cause and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing [email protected]. This program runs Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of June. […]
Love Bollywood music? Ready to sing your heart out? Come and join Bollywood Antakshari, a fun filled musical game and unleash your inner singer! Join us for Bollywood Antakshari, a lively and engaging musical game that brings the South Asian community and Indian diaspora together through song, film, and culture. Whether you’re a die-hard Bollywood […]
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 The Hamilton Military Museum, Battlefield House Museum, and Cemetery Chronicles Tours to explore the captivating landscape and its rich history during the War of 1812. Journey into the past with tales of the military occupation and immerse yourself in the intriguing narratives of this significant era while history comes alive on this entertaining and […]
Friday May 30, 2025Newcomer Day is an annual event held by the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council in May that: Welcomes newcomers to HamiltonHelps them understand and access a wide range of servicesCelebrates their contributions to Hamilton This is a FREE event. All Hamiltonians are invited to join in welcoming newcomers in Hamilton!
Come join us for a special **Mother's Day** event at the beautiful **St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre - SVCC**. Treat your mom to a day of elegance and celebration. Show her how much she means to you with a lovely gathering filled with music, delicious food, and heartwarming moments. Let's make this **Mother's Day** unforgettable together!
Join us for unforgettable games, passionate fans, and lots of fun and giveaways through our season!
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.
Once Upon a Dino is a t-rex-cellent live adventure that follows two curious dino-diggers, Sam and Max, on their quest to unearth the ultimate prehistoric treasure!!! But this dig is more than just bones and fossils!! Along the way, they uncover the secrets of healthy eating, practice how to keep big feelings in check, and […]
Do you love Disney? If so, join us in-store to learn how to play Disney Lorcana TCG, the immersive trading card game! Wield magic inks and the power of Lorcana to assemble your team of Disney characters. Some characters will be familiar friends, others will be fantastically reimagined.
With food, activities, and the opportunity to meet the paramedics who serve the region and their special teams there is plenty of fun to be had for the whole family! We’ll be celebrating paramedic week and giving back to the community! Please consider bringing a non perishable food item to donate to the Kerr street […]
Yarr! Get ready to join Pirate Life Hamilton for our first ever Pirate Fest. Throughout the day, we will have various pirate activities for families, as well as a marketplace with some amazing vendors. Stay tuned for a full schedule of events and vendors.
Calling all plant lovers!! Come on out to our first Plant Swap of the year! A Plant Swap is simply an event where fellow plant owners and gardeners can come together to swap their plants. Just bring at least one plant or rooted cutting you are will to trade for a new one! When you […]
Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s steam-powered Waterworks, built in 1859.
Visit the Steam Museum for a weekend of boat-themed family fun! The Museum is pleased to welcome back the Confederation Marine Modellers as they demonstrate a variety of radio-controlled model boats in the park. Visitors can check out the boats sailing on our miniature pond, catch a ride on a miniature train provided by the […]
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.
Bring your Poké-fans in-store for a fun building session – participants will be randomly given a Kanto classic: Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle or Bulbasaur!
Discover accessibility and inclusion in Burlington! Join us for an exciting showcase of Burlington’s accessible sports, recreation, and arts programs! This free event highlights inclusive opportunities for all ages and abilities, with interactive sessions, demonstrations, and information tables. Event highlights • Try-it sessions and demonstrations from wheelchair basketball, karate, chair yoga and more. • Free […]
Join us for an exciting showcase of Burlington’s accessible sports, recreation, and arts programs! This free event highlights inclusive opportunities for all ages and abilities, with interactive sessions, demonstrations, and information tables. Event highlights: Try-it sessions and demonstrations from wheelchair basketball, karate, chair yoga and more, Free sensory swims from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and […]
