Trains, Tuk Tuks and Trams - Transit Around the World
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Learn about different forms of transportation used around the world.

Transportation-themed activities focused on bikes, trains, tuk tuks and more. Explore modes of transportation used all around the world.

Tuesday, July 22: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Red Hill
Tuesday, July 29: 10:00am – 11:00am Kenilworth
Saturday, August 02: 10:00am – 11:00am Valley Park

Longhouse Adventure
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Road, Milton, Ontario, L9T 2X3, Canada
Explore the reconstructed longhouse village with a small, guided tour, then try your hand at traditional games that kids and adults alike can enjoy together. It’s a perfect hands-on experience for visitors to connect with history! $10 plus gate fees.

Christmas in July at Safari Niagara
2025-07-23 | Safari Niagara, 2821 Stevensville Road,, Niagara, Ontario, L0S1S0, Canada
At our Christmas in July event, you can escape the heat of summer and immerse yourself in a winter wonderland. Whether you’re nostalgic for the cozy feeling of the holidays or simply want to experience the magic twice a year, our celebration offers something for everyone:

Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy a variety of activities including Christmas caroling, arts and crafts, and visits with Santa Claus himself.
Photo’s With Santa: We will have 4 locations set up for you and your family to get your pictures with Santa. Then you can go to mysantaphotos.com and download your pics.
Story time with Santa: Come listen to your favorite Christmas stories with Santa.
Caroling with Santa: Join in on singing your favorite Christmas Carols.

Discovery at the Fishway
2025-07-23, 2025-07-24, 2025-07-25 | Princess Point Canoe Launch, Hamilton, ON, L8S 3W9, 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 Fishway will be open Monday – Friday 8am and 2:30pm during April
The Fishway will be open Monday – Friday at 2:30 during May and June
The Fishway will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:30 during July and August

Summer Movies at Film.ca
2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Film.ca Theatre, 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, L6K3W8, 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 family-friendly movies lined up for you to enjoy all summer long – check out the schedule below.
We have a variety of films suitable for little ones, ranging up to older kids!
July 7-10 = The Lego Movie/Dolphin Tale
July 14-17 = Captain Underpants/The Lego Movie 2
July 21-24 = Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Nancy Drew
July 28-31 = Kung Fu Panda/Trolls
Aug 4-7 = Teen Titans Go/Madagascar
August 11-14 = The Wild Robot/Wonka
August 19-21 = The Wild Robot/The Iron Giant
August 25-28 = Detective Pikachu/Boss Baby

Fire Safety Storytime
2025-07-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Oakville Public Library – various branches, Oakville, ON, Canada
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 read by a fire fighter, meet Blaze the dragon, and then head outside for a demonstration of how the fire fighters put on their gear, see the fire truck up close and take a quick tour of the cab.
Oakville Public Library is dedicated to the principles of Every Child Ready to Read, an initiative to help parents and caregivers develop early literacy skills in children from birth to age five.
This program is ticketed. Tickets are required, limited, and vary by branch. Tickets will be distributed 15min prior to program start.
July 8 11:00-12:00 Central
July 23 10:30-11:30 Clearview
July 24 11:00-12:00 Iroquois Ridge
August 12 10:30-11:30 Woodside
August 15 11:00-12:00 Glen Abbey
August 26 10:30-11:30 White Oaks

Movies for Mommies at Film.ca
2025-07-23 10:30 - 13:00 | Film.ca Theatre, 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, L6K3W8, Canada
Alternating Wednesdays, $11.00 ticket
Join us for Movies for Mommies Alternating Wednesdays, $11.00 ticket. Dimmed lighting but not dark Tickets available online or in person on the day Doors at 10:30AM Movie at 11:00AM
No charge for children under 2 years

Lake to Longhouse Tour
2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Road, Milton, Ontario, L9T 2X3, Canada
Travel back in time and learn about this history of the land at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Begin your journey at the edge of a rare meromictic lake, where we’ll explore the hidden stories beneath the lakes still waters. Then step into the past with a guided tour of the reconstructed longhouse village to discover what life was like over 600 years ago. $10 plus gate fees

Birds at the Library
2025-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Learn about birds and meet feathered friends with the Hamilton Aviary.

Learn about our fascinating feathered friends and meet some exotic birds from the Hamilton Aviary. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.
Saturday, July 05: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Freelton
Monday, July 07: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Red Hill
Wednesday, July 23: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Lynden

Coyote Etiquette and Petiquette
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | BPL – Central Branch, 2331 New St., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Every other week, Animal Services hosts a Coyote Etiquette and Petiquette Pop-Up table at Central Library. Stop by our pop-up table to ask questions and learn more about a variety of topics, including:

How to haze coyotes and coyote-proof your property

How to report off-leash dogs

Bylaws related to stoop-and-scoop

Leash-free areas around the city, and more!

The Amazing Race, Library Edition
2025-07-23 14:30 - 15:30 | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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 Central
Monday, July 28: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Redhill
Tuesday, July 29: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Sherwood
Friday, August 15: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Valley Park

Around the World Escape Room at HPL
2025-07-23 15:30 - 16:30 | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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
Monday, August 11: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Saltfleet
Saturday, August 16: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Central
Tuesday, August 26: 10:30am – 11:30am Terryberry

Community Play Night - Free Swims in Oakville
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Various Oakville pools
Free fun for everyone!
Join us at one of our outdoor pools for Community Play Night Free Leisure Swims. Below are the dates and times:

Thursday July 3 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Falgarwood Pool
Tuesday, July 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bronte Pool
Wednesday, July 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Brookdale Pool
Wednesday, July 23 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Wedgewood Pool
Wednesday, July 30 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Lions Pool
Wednesday, August 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Falgarwood Pool
Tuesday, August 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bronte Pool
Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Brookdale Pool
Wednesday, August 27 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Wedgewood Pool
Wednesday, September 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Lions Pool

You can pre-register online up to eight days in advance if you would like to secure your spot.

This schedule is subject to change. Regular admission requirements and capacity restrictions apply.

The Magic of Nature - 30 Year Anniversary Party
2025-07-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Green Ventures, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8K 5P5, Canada
Join us for a magical night as we celebrate 30 years of Green Venture with an unforgettable anniversary party—open to all supporters, volunteers, friends, and the community!
Event Highlights:
As we mark this momentous occasion, we have an enchanting lineup of activities and experiences planned for all attendees:
Immerse yourself in the magic of nature with hands-on activities inspired by the natural world.You can enjoy a selection of appetizers and botanical-infused beverages.
Win exciting prizes! Enter for a chance to win fantastic prizes celebrating sustainability and the environment.
Silent Auction: Bid on unique items and experiences donated by our generous partners and supporters. All proceeds from the auction will go towards funding our ongoing environmental projects.
Interactive Exhibits: Explore hands-on demonstrations showcasing our conservation efforts and learn how you can get involved in preserving our planet. Bring the family!

Mountainside Pool Community Event Nights
2025-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Mountainside Recreation Centre, 2205 Mount Forest Drive, Burlington, Ontario, L7P1H8, Canada
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 masterpiece with our fun craft supplies. Plus, enjoy colouring and good vibes all around!
July 9 – Sidewalk Chalk & Colouring Party
Let your imagination run wild! Decorate the poolside deck with colourful chalk art and enjoy a relaxing evening of colouring fun.
July 16 – Lifeguard Puppet Craft
Get crafty and create your own lifeguard puppet! It’s a night of giggles, glue, and great memories.
July 23 – Aquafit Adventure Night
Ever wanted to try aquafit? Now’s your chance! Jump in and join the fun!
August 6 – Paper Plate Fish Craft
Make a splash with your creativity by crafting your own colourful fish! All supplies provided — just bring your imagination.
August 13 – Lifeguard Scanning Challenge & Info Night
Think you’ve got eagle eyes? Test your skills in our lifeguard scanning challenge and learn what it takes to become a lifeguard!
August 20 – Learn-to-Swim Assessment Night
Not sure which swim level is right for you or your child? Our pros will help assess and guide you to the perfect fit for future lessons.
August 27 – Create-Your-Own Craft Night
Wrap up the summer with a night of free-form creativity! Use our supplies to bring your own craft ideas to life.

Oakville Fire's Summer Splash
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 and talk to local firefighters and fire prevention team members. The Oakville Fire team will share tips on how to keep children safe from burns and scalds, information about smoke and fire detection systems, and how to plan and practice home escape plans.
The events are supported by Fortino’s South Oakville and Panago Pizza, with pizza slices, water, and pop available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Events will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at:

July 9 – Valleyridge Park
July 16 – Wynten Park
July 23 – Sixteen Hollow Park
July 30 – Neyagawa Park
August 6 –Valleybrook Park
August 13 – Fowley Park
August 20 – Forster Park (with Movies in the Park)

In case of rain, crews will visit the next day (6 to 8 p.m.).

Fire safety is an important part of protecting what matters most, and crews look forward to seeing the community out this summer!

Oakville's Cruze Nights Classic Car Show
2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Oakville Place Mall, 240 Leighland Avenue, Burlington, ON, L6H 3H6
Classic and Antique Cars, DJ, Door Prizes, 50/50 draws, raffles.

Birding for Kids
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | ON
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 – 3:00pm Parkdale

Mad Science at HPL
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Packed with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.
Thursday, July 24: 10:00am – 10:45am Concession
Friday, July 25: 10:30am – 11:30am Waterdown
Monday, August 25: 2:00pm – 2:45pm Kenilworth

Away we Go: Transportation Adventure!
2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Milton Public Library – Sherwood Branch, 6355 Main St W, Milton, ON, Canada
For children 7-10 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.
All aboard! Explore how people get around the world—from tuk-tuks in Thailand to bullet trains in Japan and gondolas in Italy. Through hands-on activities, and fun facts, kids will discover amazing ways people travel in different countries. Come ride through geography and imagination—no passport needed!

Grimsby Music in the Park
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Coronation Park – Grimsby, 77 Main St W, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1R5, 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!

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Movies Under the Stars
2025-07-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Various Burlington Parks, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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 Story
Thurs July 24th
LaSalle Park
50 North Shore Blvd E

DC League of SUPER PETS
Thurs July 31st
Central Park Bandshell
2299 New Street

Parent Trap
Thurs August 7th
Nelson Park
4183 New St

Charlottes Web
Thurs August 14th
Orchard Community Park
2255 Sutton Dr

The Goonies
Thurs August 21nd
Spencer Smith Park
1400 Lakeshore Rd.

Rain out Date is scheduled for Thursday August 28 at Nelson Park

Things to Note and Bring:
Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blanket and bug spray.
Bring your own refreshments.
Be sure to come early and reserve a spot.
Parking and restroom facilities are available on site.
Inclement weather may cause delays or cancellations. Please check the weather before heading out.
Inclement Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather visit our Twitter feed @Burl_parksrec. A cancellation tweet will be posted by 3:30 p.m.
To win “Best Seats in the House” follow us on twitter @Burl_ParksRec

Hamilton Fiesta Extravaganza
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27 | Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 1C8, Canada
Experience the Vibrance of Filipino Culture at Hamilton Fiesta Extravaganza 2025! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of food, music, dance, and art, celebrating the rich diversity of the Filipino community! Live Performances from international and local artists, delicious Filipino Cuisine – Taste the flavors of the Philippines! Cultural Exhibits & Vendors – Discover arts, crafts, and more
