These mini-golf courses in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville, and are family favourites. Each one has been updated for 2021, but be sure to familiarize yourself with the health protocols before your visit. Mini golf (or mini putt) is a great activity to do with the whole family. It’s a competitive sport, but it seems to …
Geocaching in Burlington and Hamilton is a great way to spend time outdoors with your kids. It brings together walking in the fresh air, investigative skills and a treasure hunt! Let’s go! What is geocaching and how does it work? Geocaching is an outdoor activity where participants use an app or GPS coordinates to search …
A night at the local drive-in movie theatre is a great way to get out of the house and enjoy big-screen entertainment in Hamilton and Halton. Hot tip: going in spring means the movie starts a little earlier so you kids won’t be up as late!
Having fun with kids in tow doesn’t have to cost a lot with these 8 free and cheap things to do in Hamilton.
Chantale took her little one to Triple C Farm and absolutely loved here. Here’s what to expect when you visit!
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!
Have you been to Stratford? If not you should go! Here’s how our day trip to Stratford Ontario turned out.
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! My kids were long over the mundane neighbourhood walks a few weeks into the provincial stay-at-home orders, so once nature …
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Did you know there are so many beautiful beaches near Burlington and Hamilton? Beach season seems to be upon us sooner this year than in years past, and we’ve got a great selection of beaches near Hamilton and Burlington perfect for your next day trip.
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
There’s nothing better than fresh, local produce, and it doesn’t get any fresher than picking your own right at the farm! Read on for local pick your own farms.
Burlington has 10 skateboard and scooter parks spread out across the city. Each one has different benefits, and we’ve laid it all out here to help you choose your next destination.
Creek Walking is one of the best ways to cool down in nature. Nothing is more refreshing and grounding than dipping your toes into cool, flowing water. Here are our favourite spots for creek walking in Burlington.
Safari Niagara has reopened, and as part of their Phase 1, brings you a wild family adventure!
Temps are rising and I can’t think of a better way to cool down than with a frosty dessert! Read on for your guide to the best spots for gelato, frozen yogurt, and ice cream in Hamilton.
Temps are rising and I can’t think of a better way to cool down than with a frosty dessert! Read on for your guide to the hottest local spots for gelato, frozen yogurt, and ice cream in Oakville!
Temps are rising and I can’t think of a better way to cool down than with a frosty dessert! Read on for your guide to the best spots for gelato, frozen yogurt, and ice cream in Burlington.
Some uplifting news for Burlington locals! The Burlington Centre Farmers Market will be back for its 62nd year!
If you’ve been on a million walks in the past few weeks, you’re going to love these outdoor scavenger hunts to add a little purpose and destination to your next stroll!
This is the time of year where I would usually share all of the great ways our cities are celebrating Earth Day. Just because none of those events are able to happen, doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate Earth Day! Here are some genius ideas to help Planet Earth.
Birds have been singing outside our windows daily at dawn, so to thank them for their complimentary wake-up calls, we’re going to create some homemade bird feeders, and hang them (away from the windows) in our yard. We took to Pinterest to find some great ideas on simply feeders that don’t require much time or …
11 places to go in Burlington when the weather just doesn’t want you to be outside.
I love having an additional day with my kids, and I love that we do awesome stuff together, but it’s not all on me to bring the magic! Here’s how to get the kids involved to make P.A. Days special.
In partnership with Healthy Kids Burlington, we’re bringing you 10 easy-peasy ways to get the most out of spring.
Active Parents is here to help fill your summer vacation with fun. We are putting together ideas for day trips to keep the whole family entertained. We’ll cover local and short distance jaunts, and we hope you’ll suggest some fun stops, too!
Active Parents is here to help fill your summer vacation with fun. We are putting together ideas for family road trips to keep the whole family entertained. We’ll cover local and short distance jaunts, and we hope you’ll suggest some fun stops, too!
