The Ultimate Guide to Summer Festival Season in Hamilton and Halton
Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a foodie, or simply someone who loves the lively atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at these festive gatherings.
Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a foodie, or simply someone who loves the lively atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at these festive gatherings.
Take a trip back in time when you ride the antique carousel at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie. It really is a thing of beauty and nostalgia.
Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm in St. Catharines is a must-visit for families. Pack a lunch and bring the kids, because this is a day trip you’re going to want to …
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Hellooooo Summer! Victoria Day is the (un)official kickoff to our Canadian summer, and it couldn’t come at a better time! This weekend you can enjoy Victoria Day fireworks, festivals and more …
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Get outside and get active with friends while playing at one of these area disc golf courses. What Is Disc Golf? Disc golf is a sport that involves throwing a …
These Halton and Hamilton hiking trails are the perfect inexpensive way to spend a morning. Soak up some vitamin D and enjoy the calmness that nature brings.
Just in time for the hot temperatures, splash pads and wading pools in Hamilton are opening up again for the season! You’re almost guaranteed to have at least one within …
Summer is the prime time for skateboarding, scootering and BMX biking, and these Hamilton area skateparks provide the perfect location for kids (and adults!) to perfect their next trick! If …
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Oakville is home to five outdoor scooter and skate parks, spread throughout the town. They vary in size and style, but all pack a punch of fun and exercise for …
Stop paying full price for those little people you take out to dinner! This is a list of the restaurants where kids eat free in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph. …
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When I met a friend for coffee and we stumbled into Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park I was shocked that I hadn’t been here before. This outdoor space has something for …
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Flowers are blooming and the rainy is waking up everything green. Welcome to May! This month brings us a plethora of free things to do with kids. Whether you’re looking …
Young toddlers are so much fun. The amount of discovery and learning at this stage is incredible and if you’re like me, you just want to encourage all of it as much as possible. This is why I wanted to share our favourite at-home activities for toddlers.
Burlington’s Tansley Woods Community Centre is home to a full day (or more!) of fun for families. Come with us as Esther and her family tell you all the reasons …
A visit to The Hamilton Aviary is a great way to feel tropical while supporting this wonderful, volunteer-run bird sanctuary in Dundas, Ontario.
Everyone loves a massive place to play, but we know that not all indoor play centres are ideal for the littlest kids. We’ve put together a list of the best …
You’re going to love these outdoor scavenger hunts to add a mission and destination to your next family walk. Grab the kids and maybe a pair of binoculars and enjoy these nature scavenger hunts.
Whether it’s extreme weather or a mountain of laundry keeping you indoors, these 3 printable indoor scavenger hunts will help keep boredom at bay. Have More Fun At Home Indoor …
In 2023, Ontario has planned four Free Fishing weekends. These are times when you can fish without a licence. They are a great reason to get out with the kids and try your hand at angling.
Your library has free family passes to local conservation areas, Ontario Parks and botanical gardens. Here is how to borrow them!
The Art Gallery of Hamilton is one of the city’s best places to visit for families. And we have the scoop on how you can visit for free! Read on to find out.
So many beautiful beaches to choose from!
We love restaurants where kids eat free which is why we love this list of restaurants where kids eat free or cheap in Hamilton.
If you want to know where kids eat free today in St. Catharines and Niagara, we got you! You can even find some eateries that offer daily or weekly kids eat free in the Niagara Falls area.
“Where do kids eat free?” is one of the most frequently asked here at Active Parents, so we keep our list of places where kids can eat free updated! Turns …
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“Hey, Active Parents! Is there an outdoor skating rink near me?” Yep! Outdoor ice skating rinks are a great place to take your kids in the winter. Burlington, Oakville, Milton …
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It is rare to have such a beautiful light festival also be FREE but the Burlington Festival of Lights is just that! Here’s when it starts, ends and what displays you can expect to see.