Active Parents

Earth Day Clean Up at Bronte Creek Park
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, Ontario, L6M4J7, Canada
Location: Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Dr, Oakville
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join in at Bronte Creek Provincial Park for an Earth Day Clean-Up on April 25, 2026!
They need your help. They’ll supply trash bags, recycling bags, and gloves.
All ages welcome. Challenge another family or friend – who can collect the most or strangest item.
Gather in Parking Lot C on the Day-Use side and in the main parking lot at the Campground. Volunteers from the Friends of Bronte Park are your co-leaders for this clean-up day.
Consider helping if you are a student who need volunteer hours.

Lincoln EcoFest 2026
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Fleming Centre, 5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville, Ontario, L0R 1B8, Canada
Get your Free and Pay What You Can native trees and shrubs starting at 10:30 a.m.
First come, first served.
Many species to choose from. You can have more than one.
Children and Parents: Participate in the Turtle Parade!
The Green Herons Environmental group will open EcoFest with a parade of Giant Turtle puppets at 10 a.m. Colour a turtle picture and join in the fun! Email ontariogreenca@gmail.com for details.
Get gardening advice, enjoy hands-on activities for kids meet local green groups!
Hosted by Ontariogreen, in partnership with the Town of Lincoln. Participating groups are: Benchlands Citizens Group, Rotary Club, Lincoln Pelham Public Library and the Green Herons.

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services Family Carnival
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, 20 Education Court, Hamilton, ON, Canada
This is a FREE event for the family – no registration is required! Come by and enjoy the balloon twister, sensory room, crafts and games, face painting, and live performances!

Bark for Books at HPL
2026-04-25, 2026-04-27, 2026-04-30 | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.

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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario.
Thursday, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Monday, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kenilworth Branch

Monday, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Tuesday, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Barton Branch
Thursday, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Monday, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Thursday, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Saturday, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Waterdown Branch

Monday, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kenilworth Branch

Monday, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Thursday, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Valley Park Branch
Saturday, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am
Binbrook Branch

Monday, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Thursday, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Monday, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kenilworth Branch

Monday, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Tuesday, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Barton Branch

Thursday, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Thursday, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Saturday, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Waterdown Branch

Monday, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kenilworth Branch

Monday, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Thursday, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Monday, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Thursday, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Monday, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kenilworth Branch

Monday, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Tuesday, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Barton Branch

Thursday, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Saturday, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am
Binbrook Branch

Monday, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Thursday, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Monday, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kenilworth Branch

Monday, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Thursday, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Valley Park Branch

Monday, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park Branch

Little Italy: Family Friendly Pasta Class
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Chocolate Tales Studio, 430 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 3K8, Canada
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the joy of pasta-making in this family-friendly Italian cooking workshop! Designed for both kids (ages 6+) and adults, this 90-minute experience brings people together around a shared cooking station to create, cook, and enjoy fresh handmade pasta.
Whether you’re coming as a family, a pair, or solo, this class welcomes all ages and skill levels.
What to Expect:
Participants will work in small groups (4–6 per station) to prepare fresh pasta dough from scratch and roll it out using hand-crank pasta machines into rustic noodles like tagliatelle. You’ll then cook your pasta and choose between two simple, flavourful sauces to enjoy as a group.
What’s included
Make Fresh Pasta by Hand
Learn to mix, knead, rest, and roll traditional egg-based pasta dough using hand-crank pasta machines.
Cook and Finish with Two Sauce Options

Cineplex Family Favourites
2026-04-25 11:00 - 2026-05-16 12:30 | Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres, Ontario, Canada
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only!
June 6 – Charlie the Wonderdog
June 13 – KPop Demon Hunters Sing-a-long event
June 20 – Gabby;s Dollhouse the Movie
June 27 – GOAT

$20 Beginner Mat Pilates Workshop
2026-04-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Living Well Pilates, 2251 Westoak Trails Blvd, Oakville, ON, L6M 3P7, Canada
Join us on Sunday, April 26th at 9:30AM OR 11:00AM for a $20 1-hour mat Pilates introduction class! Whether it’s your first or fifth Pilates class, we invite you to learn about mat Pilates from our extremely knowledgeable teachers!

Family Fun Day Stoney Creek
2026-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Stoney Creek, King Street East in Dowtown Stoney Creek (Lake Ave to New Mountain), Ontario, Canada
live music, artisan vendors, carriage rides, face painting,
family fun, food truck, shopping,
FREE coffee & timbits (thank you Tim Hortons)
fresh tulips and puzzle cookies $5 with proceeds to the
Canadian National Autism Foundation

Paint a Spring Birdhouse or Make a Derby Horseshoe
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Michaels stores – call for details, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Come in for a free crafting event! You can buy the base birdhouse and paint it just in time for spring, or we have a derby horseshoe craft you can make for free!

Live-Band KIDS Karaoke Party! with The Approximators
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Ooey Gooey’s, 107 George St. (Hess Village), Hamilton, ON, L8P 1E3, Canada
Tweens and teens can unleash their inner rock stars onstage with The Approximators, “Hamilton’s live-band karaoke masters” (Hamilton City Magazine) at Ooey Gooey’s in Hamilton’s Hess Village. We have more than 200 songs to choose from. Don’t feel brave enough to get onstage? No problem: sing along in the crowd and dance like nobody’s watching. Our parties are a 100% judgement-free zone. And our emcee is always ready to make any song a duet.

Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7S 1A9, Canada
Celebrate heritage, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors will be present to offer guidance and support to develop new ideas, or you are welcome to explore independently and create in your own unique way.

Culinary Kids Club
2026-04-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, L7S1C5, Canada
Culinary Kids Club is a once monthly drop-off program at Ireland House Museum on Sunday afternoons between 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Culinary Kids Club is designed for children between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. The cost is $30/child for each session (includes tax).
Portable containers with sealable lids are recommended for kids to bring home their culinary creations.
Pre-registration is required, and space limited. See you in the kitchen!

Character Builders!: Drawing Unique and Expressive Characters with Nadia Alam
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | MPL Main branch, 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada
For children 8 -12 years of age. Please note: Each child must register separately.
We’re hosting children’s book Illustrator Nadia Alam for Canadian Children’s Book Week!
In this interactive workshop, Nadia will provide a behind the scenes of tour of how a picture book is created, focusing on the process of character development. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own original character.

Monday Makers
2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Oakville Galleries, 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1L6, Canada
You’ve joined us for Saturday Art Smarts; now welcome to Monday Makers, after-school hands-on workshops at Oakville Galleries! Monday Makers’ curriculum is unique from Saturday Art Smarts, so if you enjoyed that, you can join both! Join our experienced, returning art instructor, Meghan, as she guides your child(ren) through a series of exciting creative projects. Register online.

Each session is designed to introduce children to new techniques and materials, encouraging them to explore new ways of creating art. Over the course of the 2-hour workshop, participants will complete their very own finished works of art.

Date and Time:
Mondays, April 6–27, 2026
4:30PM–6:30PM

Ages:
6–10

Week 1: April 6 | Mirror Painting
Week 2: April 13 | Comic Strip
Week 3: April 20 | Felt Stuffies
Week 4: April 27 | Mono Printing Plants

Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring at the Westdale
2026-04-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Westdale Theatre, 1014 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1L4, Canada
In celebration of the 25th anniversary release of The Fellowship of the Ring, the Westdale is proud to present the Lord of the Rings Trilogy in their original Theatrical Editions as they were meant to be seen – on our big screen and with incredible sound! Each installment will be shown on consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning on Tues. Apr. 28, and for the truly courageous, all three back-to-back-to-back on Victoria Day, Mon. May 18th!
To complete your quest, a special Series Pass is available to catch any three of the six screenings in this series! When clicking ‘Buy Tickets’, select the Series Pass option, or when you purchase in-person at the box office, we will provide your pass when you attend your first screening, which can then be shown at up to two more screenings for admission. Whether you attend all of the Tuesday screenings, all of the Victoria Day screenings, or mix and match depending on your availability – the choice is yours! (Separate admissions will also remain available at our regular prices.)
Adult Series Pass – $40
Senior / Student Series Pass – $35
Members Series Pass – $30

Family Dance Party
2026-04-29 10:00 - 10:30 | HPL – Waterdown Branch, 163 Dundas St E, Waterdown, Ontario, L9H 7H7, Canada
Music, movement and more.

Join us for music and movement and dancing during our Family Dance Party.

Toddler Days at Joseph Brant Museum
2026-04-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, L7S1C5, Canada
Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings. Children are $12.00 each, accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited.

Each week features a different theme, see below for specific dates and to register. Choose one week or many!

FALL SEMESTER 2025
September 10– Summer Treats
September 17 – Camping
September 24 – Little Mermaid
October 1 – At the Zoo
October 8 – Autumn
October 15 – Bugs
October 22 – Wild West
October 29 – Halloween

WINTER SEMESTER 2026
January 7 – New Year’s Party
January 14 – Arctic Explorers
January 21 – Pajama Party
January 28 – Colours
February 4 – Pirates
February 11 – Valentine’s Day
February 18 – Dr. Seuss
February 25 – Senses

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

March 25 – Over the Rainbow

April 1 – April Fool’s Day

April 8 – Mama and Baby Animals

April 15 – Around the World

April 22 – Circus

April 29 – Forest Animals

May 6 – Superheroes

May 13 – Flowers

Paws for Stories
2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Burlington Public Library- Alton, Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington , Ontario, Canada
Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. For ages 6 to 12.

Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their turn, kids can work quietly on literacy activities in the program room. Geared to children ages 6-12.
Paws for Stories is very popular at this location, and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot.
Presented in partnership with St. John Ambulance

Lil' Kids Club
2026-04-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Hamilton Farmers Market, 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R1R6, Canada
Introducing the Hamilton Farmers’ Market Lil’ Kids Club! Once all the bigger kids are back to school, join us at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market for toddler aged programming (0-4yrs) on Thursday mornings.

Starting September 11th, from 10:30-11:30AM, join Darcy from Enchantment Theatre for a program that introduces the love of the Market through music, storytelling, and interactive play. It is designed to build a foundation of social skills and strong sense of community.
Classes include singing, interactive play, instruments, movement and listening activities.

Birding for Kids
2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:00 | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Come learn the basics of birding.

Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.
Thursday, April 30: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Saltfleet Branch

Saturday, May 02: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Waterdown Branch
Monday, May 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Waterdown Branch

Friday, May 15: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Waterdown Branch

Friday, June 05: 10:00am – 11:00am
Valley Park Branch

Saturday, June 06: 10:30am – 11:30am
Red Hill Branch

Earth Day Meditation & Clay
2026-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 | ON
Families meditate & create together. Kids ages 6-12 with an adult

Kids ages 6 to 12, and their grown-ups, are invited to slow down, connect, and celebrate Earth Day together.
Begin with a gentle, guided Earth Day meditation to help calm the mind and open the heart, then carry that sense of ease into a playful clay activity, shaping and decorating a one-of-a-kind creation inspired by their imagination. Families take their clay piece home as a meaningful reminder of their shared experience.
Every child must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of this session.
A 100 Seeds of Joy initiative presented in partnership with Halton Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network
Thursday, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Brant Hills

Thursday, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Tansley Woods

Earth Day Meditation & Paint Play
2026-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Burlington Public Library- Tansley Woods, 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, ON, L7M 4J8, Canada
Families meditate & create together. Kids ages 6-12 with an adult

Kids ages 6 to 12, and their grown-ups, are invited to slow down and connect through a guided Earth Day meditation and gratitude practice.
Together, families explore their connection to the natural world, cultivating calm, care, and gratitude for Planet Earth. That peaceful energy then flows into a creative activity, painting a rock inspired by their imagination. Each painted rock becomes a meaningful keepsake to take home—a reminder of grounding, gratitude, and connection. Bring your own rock or choose one from our selection.
Every child must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of this session.
A 100 Seeds of Joy initiative presented in partnership with Halton Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network

Oakville Youth Week
2026-05-01 | Oakville – various locations, Oakville downtown, Oakville, ON, Canada
The Town of Oakville, in partnership with the Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC), and presenting sponsor Starlane Homes, is proud to celebrate National Youth Week from May 1 to 7, 2026.
Oakville teens will take centre stage for this week long celebration featuring seven days of free, fun and interactive opportunities for youth ages 13 to 17.

Fun events, youth takeovers, try-it sessions, mural unveiling and more!
Friday, May 1

The Drop – Glow in the Dark Lazer Tag, 5-8:30 p.m., Glen Abbey Community Centre, Blue Rink

Saturday, May 2

Youth Takeover, noon to 4 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre

Cheer on the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, noon-4 p.m., double gymnasium
Shop the Youth Vendor Market, noon-4 p.m., front entrance
Oakville Fire Department obstacle course, noon-4 p.m., Bridge Road parking lot
Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Steelpan Workshop, noon to 1 p.m. in Music Room 1
Scavenger Hunt, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Youth Centre starting point
Clay Sculpting Vases and Vessels Activity, 2:30-4 p.m., Studio 1

• Teen Blast Off, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch
Sunday, May 3

Youth Takeover, 2-6:30 p.m. at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex

OYAC Public Speaking Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Community Room 1
Pickleball Round Robin Tournament, 2-4 p.m., gymnasium
Youth Lounge, The Drop Try-it, 3-5 p.m., Community Room 1
Youth Skate, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Rink 3
Skateboard and Scooter Demonstration and Lessons, 4:30-6:30 p.m., skateboard park

Monday, May 4

Halton Regional Police Service Obstacle Course, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at River Oaks Community Centre, soccer field

Tuesday, May 5

Volleyball Round Robin Tournament, 3-5 p.m. at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, gymnasium

Wednesday, May 6

2026 Youth Mural Unveiling, 6-7 p.m. at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre Older Adults Centre

Thursday, May 7

Oakville Youth Awards Ceremony at Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 6-8:30 p.m., invitation-only event.

Join our Live stream at 7 p.m.

May 1 to 9 at the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
The Historytellers Project, presented by teacher Ian Duncan and his Grade 10 students, is on view at Oakville Museum during regular museum hours.
The exhibit draws on materials from Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archive, exploring overlooked histories of struggle and resilience within Canada’s diverse queer and trans communities.
Free drop-in programs May 1 to 7
In addition to these special events, all drop-in programs from May 1 to 7 are free for youth ages 13 to 17.
Youth ages 14 to 17 can also access fitness centre drop-ins at no cost.
As space is limited for some activities, participants are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance through their Recreation and Culture account.

Ask a Speech Language Pathologist
2026-05-01 10:00 - 10:30 | HPL – selected branches, Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Your chance to ask an SLP about your child’s language development.

Pose your questions about your child’s (age four and younger) communication development to an Early Words Speech-Language Pathologist at this FREE drop-in program. While you are at the Kenilworth branch, participate in Baby Storytime at 10:00am. Presented in partnership with Early Words.
Thursday, April 16: 10:30am – 11:30am
Kenilworth Branch

Friday, May 01: 10:00am – 10:30am
Sherwood Branch

Friday, June 12: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Saltfleet Branch

Intro to Print Making
2026-05-01 16:00 - 17:30 | HPL – Dundas Branch, 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S2, Canada
Learn the basics of printmaking.

Learn the basics of printmaking. All materials provided. Presented by the Dundas Valley School of Art.

Teens: Lasagna - Layers the Love
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Loft @ Longo’s Walkers Line, 2900 Walkers Line, Burlington, Ontario, L7M4M8, Canada
You’ll learn how to prepare a traditional Italian Lasagna, the trending Dumpling Lasagna that’s been taking social media by storm and finish with a No-Bake Chocolate Cookie Lasagna for dessert. Have some fun! ages 12-17.

Saturday Art Smarts at Oakville Galleries
2026-05-02 | Oakville Galleries, 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1L6, Canada
This spring, get Art Smart with engaging, hands-on workshops at Oakville Galleries! Join our experienced, returning art instructor, Meghan, as she guides your child(ren) through a series of exciting creative projects. Each session is designed to introduce children to new techniques and materials, encouraging them to explore new ways of creating art. Register online.

Over the course of the 2-hour workshop, participants will complete their very own finished works of art.

This session, we are offering stand alone workshops on the following Saturdays with a morning and afternoon session on each date:

Saturdays, March 28–May 2, 2026
Choose from two sessions each day
10:30AM – 12:30PM or 1:30PM – 3:30PM

March 28 | Week 1: Acrylic
Create a bold custom puzzle painting using acrylics
April 4 | Week 2: Drawing
Create your own comic strip illustration
April 11 | Week 3: Watercolour
Design and paint a watercolour pop up
April 18 | Week 4: Sculpture
Sculpt and construct a ‘tiny world’ using clay
April 25 | Week 5: Printmaking
Explore Gel plate printing to create your own unique monoprints
May 2 | Week 6: Mixed Media
Learn to weave using a mini loom technique

Doors Open Hamilton 2026 - 40+ Locations with Free Admission and Tours
2026-05-02 | ON
Explore Hamilton’s storied past through historical spaces. For Hamilton’s Year of Music Celebration, the Doors Open theme is “Forged in Sound.” Learn how rock stars make their music at Grant Avenue Studio and Main Stage Rehearsal Studio and visit stages where they perform like George R. Robinson Bandshell and The Westdale.
Destinations include:
Dundurn Castle
Hamilton Children’s Museum
Ancaster Old Town Hall
Battlefield House and Museum
Century Manon – new this year
The Doctor’s Office – new this year
Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse
Grace Anglican Church
Hamilton Cemetery Gatehouse Lodge
…and more!
