Play Winter Bingo and Win!
Raise your hand if you’re stuck at home and bored…me too! Let’s play some winter Bingo! to pass the time, shall we?
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Quarantine Printable Time Capsules
This past year has been one for the history books, so why not help your kids remember it with their own COVID-19 Printable Time Capsule? We’ve gathered some great printable options and curated them below. There is even an option for adults!
Reader Survey
Since in inception in 2014, Active Parents has aimed to serve parents in the Halton and Hamilton communities with tools and tips to make parenting easier. Every so often we like to check in and see what you need and how we can better deliver exactly what you’re looking for.
Virtual Recess – Things Your Kids Can Do At Home
Virtual school means virtual recess – but instead of having a big schoolyard to play in with their friends, our kids need to get some fresh air on their own. Here are some ideas on how to make virtual recess better.
20 Ways to Keep Your Toddler Busy At Home
There is no energy source on the planet like that of a toddler!
Little Free Libraries in Burlington and Hamilton
Looking for a new read? Check out our coverage on #BurlOn’s Little Free Libraries, and swap out an old favourite, for a new summer read!
Stroll Through Frosty’s Village in Burlington
Take the kids on a stroll or drive through a Burlington neighbourhood overflowing with holiday charm and whimsy. Welcome to Frosty’s Village! Welcome to frosty’s village Just off of Maple Avenue in Burlington, there is a magical place where Christmas comes to life in the form of “Frosty’s Village”. Frosty’s Village is an incredible display …
Send a Letter to a Senior
Write a letter to a senior living away from their family during the lockdown and brighten their day with your kindness.
The Search for Daphne
It took losing a dog to make us really understand how amazing our community is.
Outdoor Ice Skating in Burlington and Hamilton
Updated December 24, 2020 Updated info on ice skating in Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville. This winter you will find us rink-side tying up our skates and zooming around the outdoor skating rinks. Here is where all of the outdoor ice skating rinks are so you can join us! While Public Health is continuing to encourage …
Map of Christmas Lights in Burlington, Hamilton and Beyond
A timeless family tradition is taking a scenic drive to check out the Christmas lights. And this GPS-friendly map of Christmas lights in Hamilton, Burlington and surrounding cities will knock your stockings off! sponsored by fielding dental healthcare Confident and Healthy Smiles are our specialty. From Newborns to Seniors, we are a Dental Home for …
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Drive-Thru and Walk-Thru Christmas Light Displays and Christmas Events
Christmas isn’t cancelled, it just looks a little different this year! We can prove it with this HUGE list of great things to do that are both Christmas-y and winter-y, so keep it handy till spring! Indoor events have been replaced with over-the-top outdoor activities like drive through Christmas light displays. We even have free …
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Free and Cheap Kid-Friendly Things to do in Hamilton
Having fun with kids in tow doesn’t have to cost a lot with these 8 free and cheap things to do in Hamilton.
Interactive Map to Halloween Houses
Halloween houses decked out in their creepy decorations are my favourite part of the season and we have a list of local must-see homes that went all out this year!
Free and Cheap Things To Do In the Fall with Babies
Mel Peachy is a new mom who loves getting out there but refuses to break the mat-leave bank to have fun. She’s here to run down her favourite free and cheap things to do with babies.
9 Everyday Ways to Play With Your Young Toddler
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. Which is why the way we play and interact with them is so important but can also be so overwhelming. How …
The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Us
Nothing says fall family fun like a trip to the pumpkin patch! Get a warm beverage in a travel mug and take the family out to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkins.
Ireland House Museum: Self-Guided Field Trip
Plan a field trip to Burlington’s Ireland House Museum and use our Self-Guided Field Trip Guide to add some easy education to your entertainment. This school year, classes and students won’t be going on field trips, but that doesn’t mean your kids have to miss out on the hands-on in-person learning that field trips offer. …
Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards in Halton and Hamilton
Fall is my jam, and nothing beats a family trip to a one of the many local pick your own apple orchards. Every year we load up on more-than-we-can-carry apples, then we cart them home and search for delicious ways to use them all up. As a result, I fancy myself an apple sous chef, …
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5 Free Things to do in Burlington with Kids
Burlington is full of fun events and activities. But this year, we’ve been organizing our own fun, like you have been! Here we’re rounding up 5 of our fave free things to do in Burlington at any time of day, so you can try them, too!
The Best Places to Hike with Kids in Hamilton and Halton
Hiking with kids in Hamilton and Halton is a perfect way to soak up some vitamin D and enjoy the calmness (and social distancing) that nature brings. Any excuse to get outdoors is a great excuse!
Burlington’s New Play Equipment Lending Library
The City of Burlington Parks and Recreation Department has released a free sports equipment borrowing program just in time for summer! Read on about the new Burlington Play Equipment Lending Library
International Friends – Why Your Kid Needs a Pen Pal
My daughter is almost 8 and in grade 2. And she has a new pen pal.