Popping up in City of Burlington parks; building, and making with unconventional materials using your imagination. Pop Up n’ Play is a play experience where children can explore, create, imagine, and play in their own way. Staff will provide materials to foster unstructured play that allows children to explore and use their imaginations. They will […]
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 […]
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
Best suited for families with children 3-8 years of age. For over 25 years now BarryO has been entertaining and educating kids with his one of a kind variety show. Ventriloquism is at the heart of the BarryO Kidshow, with a spoonful of juggling, magic and more!
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 […]
Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Wednesday, June 25: 10:30am - 11:00am Concession Wednesday, July 16: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown
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.
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 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 […]
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.
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 - […]
For children 5-8 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. *Parents must remain in the library for the duration of the program. It's time to Party! In this interactive program, participants will explore fun and unique birthday traditions from around the world through stories, games, music, and a hands-on craft. They’ll learn how […]
Free Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swimmer abilities, with both lap and warm water pool available for use. Fun features of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy. Operational features include Warming pool, diving board, inclusive changeroom spaces.
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun at Mountainside Pool! Join us every Wednesday from 5–7 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 2 – Jellyfish Craft Night Dive into creativity! Make your very own jellyfish […]
Classic and Antique Cars, DJ, Door Prizes, 50/50 draws, raffles.
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 […]
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 9-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Become a cartographer for the day! Design your own world map with mountains, rivers, cities, and more while learning the basics of map legends, compass roses, and geography. Let your imagination shape new lands and bring your dream […]
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
This summer, go beyond the deck with the exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour at HMCS Haida. Experience Canada's most fightingest ship like never before with the Behind the Scenes Tour. In a small group, you'll be guided by expert staff and explore restricted areas of the ship, while hearing about hidden details and untold stories. […]
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
Join us for unforgettable games, passionate fans, and lots of fun and giveaways through our season!
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
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 […]
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.
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library. Check the website for this week's lineup!
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: […]
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
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!
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 […]
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and your favourite movie snack for a fun family night out - at the movies!! Join us at dusk for a special showing of the Incredibles 2
Dig into creative fun this summer as we create a lion or bird mask. $5 each with all supplies included.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Milton Community Sports Park for a day full of fun, laughter, and endless activities for the whole family.
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.
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun at LaSalle Wading Pool! Join us on the dates below 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 3 – Jellyfish Craft Night Dive into creativity! Make your very own jellyfish masterpiece with our fun craft supplies. Plus, enjoy colouring and […]
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun at LaSalle Wading Pool! Join us on the dates below 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 3 – Jellyfish Craft Night Dive into creativity! Make your very own jellyfish masterpiece with our fun craft supplies. Plus, enjoy colouring and […]
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).
Join us for Water Safety Days during National Drown Prevention Week to learn about water safety. Various activities will be offered at pools across Burlington during regularly scheduled fun swims throughout the week. Please visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay for the fun swim schedules Activites: Colourng pages and activity sheets Lifejacket fit station Educational games *Regular Admission Rates Apply*
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.
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!
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, […]
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!
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 […]
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
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 […]
Free Swim is sponsored by Access Storage. Come spend time playing and enjoying the warm water at Aldershot Pool (88F/31C). All ages are welcome, and the Rock-Climbing Wall is open for use. Regular Swim Admission & Supervision Standards apply. Details are listed at burlington.ca/playstandards. Walk-in spots are available on a first come first serve […]
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
