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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: […]

Games around the Globe: Family Fun Night

Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch 6355 Main St W, Milton, ON, Canada

For families with children 6-12 years of age.  Travel the globe through play! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on fun exploring traditional and modern games from around the world. Families will get the chance to learn and play classic games like Mancala from Africa, Pick-Up Sticks from Europe, Gonggi from Korea, and Hwatu—a lively […]

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 Pop Up N Play

Pop Up N Play

Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Summer Movies at Film.ca

Summer Movies at Film.ca

Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Mondays to Thursdays Start times between 10AM & 10:30AM* *showtimes & theatre # subject to change without notice Tickets available at snack bar for $3.50 taxes included, or online ($1.00 booking fee applies) Gather your friends and family together and get ready for a summer of fun throwbacks! We're thrilled to announce that we have […]

$3.50
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

BarryO Kid Show

Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, Canada

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!

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 Summer Movies at Film.ca

Summer Movies at Film.ca

Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Mondays to Thursdays Start times between 10AM & 10:30AM* *showtimes & theatre # subject to change without notice Tickets available at snack bar for $3.50 taxes included, or online ($1.00 booking fee applies) Gather your friends and family together and get ready for a summer of fun throwbacks! We're thrilled to announce that we have […]

$3.50

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.  

Event Series Fire Safety Storytime

Fire Safety Storytime

Oakville Public Library - various branches

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 […]

Piece it Together: Story and Puzzle Play

MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

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 […]

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 - […]

Birthday Traditions: A World Tour

Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

Oakville Fire’s Summer Splash

Oakville Parks Ontario, Canada

This summer, Oakville Fire crews will be visiting splash pads around Town as they connect with the community though the Summer Splash campaign. Starting July 9, families are invited to meet fire crews, check out fire trucks and learn about fire safety. Summer Splash is a fire prevention initiative that encourages residents to meet with […]

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 Summer Movies at Film.ca

Summer Movies at Film.ca

Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Mondays to Thursdays Start times between 10AM & 10:30AM* *showtimes & theatre # subject to change without notice Tickets available at snack bar for $3.50 taxes included, or online ($1.00 booking fee applies) Gather your friends and family together and get ready for a summer of fun throwbacks! We're thrilled to announce that we have […]

$3.50
Event Series See It, Draw It, Map It

See It, Draw It, Map It

Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch 6355 Main St W, Milton, ON, Canada

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 […]

HMCS Haida Behind the Scenes Tour

HMCS Haida Pier 9, 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON, Canada

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.  […]

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

Event Series Hamilton Cardinals Baseball

Hamilton Cardinals Baseball

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

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 - […]

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 […]

Healthy Parks Healthy People: Free Ontario Parks Admission Day

Bronte Creek Provincial Park 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Free day use at all Ontario Parks. We are opening our doors to everyone in Ontario; there will be no charge for day use visitation during the celebration. Explore a new park, sample our facilities and services or enjoy a fun event in a great natural setting!

Discovery Zone with Scientist in School

MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

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.

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

World Wonders: Design Your own Landmark

Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch 6355 Main St W, Milton, ON, Canada

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!

Event Series Forge FC Home Game

Forge FC Home Game

Forge FC 64 Melrose Avenue North, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Established in 2018, the club is proudly based out of Hamilton, Ontario, where we bring together fans and players in the heart of our city. As four-time Canadian Premier League champions, our journey includes competing at the pinnacle of North American soccer, the Concacaf Champions Cup.  Forge FC matches are mobile tickets only. There is […]

Movies in the Park – Lincoln

Rotary Park Beamsville 5020 Serena Dr, Beamsville, ON, Canada

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

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 […]

Event Series Cineplex Family Favourites

Cineplex Family Favourites

Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, Canada

Weekend plans just got a whole lot easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies on Saturdays for only $3.99 plus tax (in-house pricing). Visit the website for details of today's movie and times.

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. 

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