Map of Christmas Lights in Burlington, Hamilton and Beyond
Easily find the best-decorated homes with our map and photo gallery!
Things To Do in the Winter
Cross-Country Skiing Near Hamilton and Burlington
Cross-Country skiing in the Burlington and Hamilton areas is a great way to get outside and be active, all while maintaining a safe physical distance. Here’s where you can cross-country ski near you.
40+ Indoor and Outdoor Things To Do This Family Day
Here are 40+ things to do on Family Day just for you! Everything from indoor, outdoor and virtual – we’ve got all the bases covered!
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?
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 …
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Home
We will all be celebrating New Year’s Eve at home this year, but that doesn’t mean it won’t still be amazing! I know I’m not the only one who’s excited to bid a not-so-fond farewell to 2020! And to help speed up the send-off, we’ve put together ways to say goodbye to the current year …
10 Toboggan Hills in Burlington and Hamilton
Updated December 24, 2020 Hitting a toboggan hill in Burlington or Hamilton is an excellent way to spend time close to home but still get fresh air during the lockdown. The City of Burlington has designated six locations that are safe for tobogganing and The City of Hamilton has designated four hills.
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.
What Can We Do During Lockdown?
What Can We Do During Lockdown? Hamilton and Halton (and almost all of Ontario) have moved into Grey Zone which means we are even more limited on what we can do during this extended break. But here are some ideas to answer the question “What Can We Do Now?”
Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt
Step up your Christmas lights drive (or walk) with our printable Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt! Kids will love walking or driving by Christmas Houses in Burlington and Hamilton (and beyond) when they have a mission to complete. Print this scavenger hunt and see how many of the items they can see. It’s a great way …
25 Days of Christmas Fun {Printable}
December is here and if you’re racking your brain for new ways to keep your family entertained, we’ve got you covered with our 25 Days of Christmas Fun printable activity calendar.
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 …
Things To Do on a PD Day – Winter Edition
A day home with the kids is an opportunity to do something great together…but what?! We have some fun ideas for things to do on a PA Day!
Places to Play with Indoor Private Rentals
Family entertainment spaces are rejigging their business models to safely serve families and their social bubbles. These locations offer private rentals where you get the whole place to yourselves! indoor places offering private rentals With protocols changing often, Active Parents always suggest you contact the location to ask questions you may have regarding cleaning, etc. …
Triple C Farm is for Animal Lovers!
Chantale took her little one to Triple C Farm and absolutely loved here. Here’s what to expect when you visit!
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
Social Distancing Game Night Ideas
Just because you’re not physically close, doesn’t mean you can’t whoop their butts on game night! Here are some creative and out of the box ways of hosting a Social Distancing Game Night during a pandemic.
100+ Things To Do On March Break
Wondering what you can do with your kids during their break? We’ve got over 100 March Break events and activities on our calendar! Choose your day, and plan for a great time!
What To Do On New Year’s Day
Happy New Year! Wondering what to do on January 1st? We’ve got a list of great options because not everything is closed!
Family Friendly New Years Eve Celebrations
Celebrating New Year’s Eve with your kids is a great way to have some wild family fun, and with these kid-friendly parties, the ball drops a little earlier to make sure bedtimes aren’t thrown out the window!
March Break Family Fun!
Wondering what Burlington has going on this March Break? Here is your guide to March Break Merriment!
Things To Do With Kids: Winter Edition
Not everyone loves winter, we get it. It’s not as appealing as a day at the beach, but we’re Canadians and we are made from hearty stock! And Active Parents has ideas for family fun in frigid temperatures. Grab your toque and let’s do this!
Handmade Christmas Gifts from Kids
One of my favourite things about the holidays are the crafts I get to make with my girls, who are 5 and 7 years old. I love seeing how hard they work and how much pride they put into what they’re making. They love knowing they’re contributing to the gift giving, and the recipients usually make …
Date Night Done Right in Burlington
You survived 9 long weeks of summer vacation. School is back in session. Your routine is falling into place. You deserve a night out!