Looking for fun things to do with kids in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton and beyond? Welcome to our local events calendar!
Our local events calendar is home to family-friendly activities near you. We include all of the events we find, and we comb the web weekly checking over 100 sites to bring you the most extensive curated list of family fun in the region. Our mission is to help you find things to do this weekend, this month or even things to do today!
We include all of the event info we are provided, but if you think the weather or local restrictions could play a part, please check with the hosts of the event directly.
Event Planners and Hosts: Add it to our events calendar for free here. Find out the various ways we can help promote your event here.
Local Events Calendar – Events Near Me
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Hamilton Cardinals Baseball
Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for unforgettable games, passionate fans, and lots of fun and giveaways through our season!
Farmers and Friends
Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaJoin Mountsberg staff for a visit to the Animal Barn where you’ll interact with some of our barn residents and learn more about their care. $10 per person + gate […]
Talons and Tailfeathers
Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaJoin our Raptor Centre staff to meet some of our resident raptors, and learn more about their incredible features plus how we care for them. $10 per person + gate […]
Scavenger Hunt at Mastermind
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaCelebrate Scavenger Hunt Day with us all weekend! Choose your own adventure - 3 scavenger hunt themes to pick from. Complete a challenge and fill out the ballot forms for a chance to win […]
South Asian Festival Day
St Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville, ON, CanadaPlease join us to celebrate South Asian Heritage day on 24th May 2025 at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre - SVCC. We are celebrating with Talent showcase and vendor market. There […]
13th Burlington Scouts Bottle Drive
Parkette at Fisher Ave & Parkway Dr Fisher Ave & Parkway Dr, Burlington, ON, CanadaWe’re looking for your empties! Cans, bottles, tetra packs, bladders … any shape or size! If it can be returned to the Beer Store, we’ll happily take it off your […]
Waterdown Community Garage Sale
Waterdown Village Ontario, CanadaHello ALL! Are you looking to purge for an upcoming move or simply Spring cleaning? Well you're in luck!! Our Second Waterdown Community Garage Sale is set for Saturday May […]
The Aldershot Community Garage Sale
The Dave Cole Team are proud members of Aldershot Community and we are pleased to be hosting the third annual Aldershot Community Garage sale - taking place on Saturday May […]
Smilezone Foundation Hosts Celebrity Hockey Tournament
Joshua's Creek Arenas 1663 North Service Rd E, Oakville, ON, CanadaGet ready for an unforgettable day of hockey and family fun! The Smilezone Foundation is hosting its annual 10th Hockey Helping Kids Tournament on Saturday, May 24 at Joshua’s Creek Arenas in Oakville. This full-day, event features […]
Burlington Public Library Book Sale
BPL - Central Branch 2331 New St., Burlington, Ontario, CanadaBook lovers! Save Saturday, May 24 for the biggest book sale of the year! Our super-sized sale will be in Centennial Hall at Central Branch from 9am to 5pm.
Canada Netherlands Friendship Day
Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, Ontario, CanadaCelebrate Canada Netherlands Friendship Day and the 20th anniversary of the twinning agreement between Burlington and its twin city, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee. Free event featuring: […]
Meet the Fleet
Fleming Centre 5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville, Ontario, CanadaThe Town of Lincoln's Public Works department is hosting a "Meet the Fleet" event on Saturday, May 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fleming Centre. The event includes: Family-friendly […]
Appleby College Festival of Authors
Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON, CanadaWe are super excited to be hosting our inaugural Festival of Authors at Appleby College! Please join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, where we will celebrate the incredible work […]
Oakville Public Library Book Sale
Oakville Public Library Central Branch 120 Navy St, Oakville, ONMark your calendars! Friends of Oakville Public Library are excited to announce the spring book sale this May 22-24 at Central Branch. The sale will feature a huge selection of […]
City of Burlington Touch-a-Truck
Mainway Recreation Centre 4015 Mainway, Burlington, ON, CanadaThe event gives residents and their families an opportunity to: Get an up-close look at City vehicles, including a Burlington Transit bus, street sweeper, snowplow, fire truck, zamboni, and more. […]
Asian Heritage Festival
Fowley Park 106 Fowley Dr, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaJoin in for a day of food, culture, and performances at the Asian Heritage Festival at Fowley Park on May 24, starting at 11:00 a.m.! Bring your family, enjoy the […]
Skateboard and Scooter Meet Up
Norton Park 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaGet ready for an epic day of skateboarding, scootering, and good vibes! Join our community for a fun-filled meetup where you’ll roll with fellow campers, hang with our awesome summer […]
Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden
Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaHamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, […]
Paddington in Peru
The Westdale Theatre 1014 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaWhen Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined […]
Farmers and Friends
Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaJoin Mountsberg staff for a visit to the Animal Barn where you’ll interact with some of our barn residents and learn more about their care. $10 per person + gate […]
Talons and Tailfeathers
Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaJoin our Raptor Centre staff to meet some of our resident raptors, and learn more about their incredible features plus how we care for them. $10 per person + gate […]
Hives and Honeycombs
Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaHave you heard the phrase “busy as a bee?” Learn more about these fascinating and hard-working insects and taste some Mountsberg honey. $10 per person + gate fees.
Artillery Day
Fort George National Historic Site 51 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CanadaJoin us to celebrate the 309th birthday of the Royal Artillery. Fort George will be celebrating with a BANG! Cannons and mortars will roar to life with firing demonstrations along […]
Northeast Oakville Fair
Glenashton Park 1051 Glenashton Dr., Burlington, ON, CanadaThe Northeast Oakville Fair is a vibrant spring event packed with fun! Enjoy free entry, exciting inflatables, delicious food trucks, live music, sponsored activities, and awesome giveaways. Bring your family and […]
Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden
Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaHamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, […]
Paddington in Peru – Sensory Friendly Screening
The Westdale Theatre 1014 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaSensory Friendly screenings include open captioning, theatre lights dimmed, not dark, lower sound level, feel free to roam, no advertisements or trailers. When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Movies for Mommies at Film.ca
Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaMovies For Mommies (MFM), is the original parent & baby film event, and the first event of its kind to offer grown up entertainment in a Baby-Friendly environment. Enjoy a […]
Knit for a Cause
HPl - Saltfleet Branch 131 Gray Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaGrades 9-12 students knit a scarf, hat or mittens for a cause and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. Please register as a volunteer by […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
Trampoline and Tumbling Drop in
Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling 680 Maple Avenue, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaChildren (from age 4 and up) can come into the gym to play anytime at the designated time. It is not a structured class but it is supervised by a […]
Knit for a Cause
HPl - Saltfleet Branch 131 Gray Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaGrades 9-12 students knit a scarf, hat or mittens for a cause and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. Please register as a volunteer by […]
Bollywood Antakshari Musical Game Night at OPL
Oakville Public Library Glen Abbey Branch 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ONLove Bollywood music? Ready to sing your heart out? Come and join Bollywood Antakshari, a fun filled musical game and unleash your inner singer! Join us for Bollywood Antakshari, a […]
Discovery at the Fishway
Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, CanadaWatch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short […]
War of 1812 Tour at the Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton Cemetery 777 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, CanadaJoin The Hamilton Military Museum, Battlefield House Museum, and Cemetery Chronicles Tours to explore the captivating landscape and its rich history during the War of 1812. Journey into the past […]
Hamilton Newcomer Day
Hamilton City Hall 71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, CanadaFriday May 30, 2025Newcomer Day is an annual event held by the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council in May that: Welcomes newcomers to HamiltonHelps them understand and access a wide range […]
Mother’s Day – An Elegant Celebration
St Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville, ON, CanadaCome join us for a special **Mother's Day** event at the beautiful **St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre - SVCC**. Treat your mom to a day of elegance and celebration. Show her […]
Hamilton Cardinals Baseball
Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for unforgettable games, passionate fans, and lots of fun and giveaways through our season!
Farmers and Friends
Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaJoin Mountsberg staff for a visit to the Animal Barn where you’ll interact with some of our barn residents and learn more about their care. $10 per person + gate […]
Talons and Tailfeathers
Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaJoin our Raptor Centre staff to meet some of our resident raptors, and learn more about their incredible features plus how we care for them. $10 per person + gate […]
Once Upon a Dino
Dundas Museum & Archives 139 Park St. West, Dundas, Ontario, CanadaOnce Upon a Dino is a t-rex-cellent live adventure that follows two curious dino-diggers, Sam and Max, on their quest to unearth the ultimate prehistoric treasure!!! But this dig is […]
Lorcana Train and Trade at Mastermind
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaDo you love Disney? If so, join us in-store to learn how to play Disney Lorcana TCG, the immersive trading card game! Wield magic inks and the power of Lorcana to assemble […]
Paramedic Day Community Open House
Halton Region Paramedic Services 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON, CanadaWith food, activities, and the opportunity to meet the paramedics who serve the region and their special teams there is plenty of fun to be had for the whole family! […]
Hamilton Pirate Festival
Bayfront Park 200 Harbour Front Dr, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaYarr! Get ready to join Pirate Life Hamilton for our first ever Pirate Fest. Throughout the day, we will have various pirate activities for families, as well as a marketplace […]
Plant Swap at Nostalgia Board Games
Nostalgia Games Cafe 2178 Mountain Grove Ave, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaCalling all plant lovers!! Come on out to our first Plant Swap of the year! A Plant Swap is simply an event where fellow plant owners and gardeners can come […]
Train Days at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCatch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to […]
We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, social media posts, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change, weather happens and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. ActiveParents is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.
Hot Off The Presses!
Catch up on what we’ve been covering! Here are our latest reads, hot off the presses just for you. Never miss an article when you subscribe to our weekly newsletter filled with kid-friendly fun and events.
