Things To Do With Kids in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton

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Harry Potter Summer Series at Film.ca

Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Showtimes at 10AM* *showtimes & theatre # subject to change without notice Tickets available at snack bar for $3.50 taxes included, or online ($1.00 booking fee applies) Gather your friends […]

$3.50

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

Watch 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, Canada

Watch 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 […]

Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Listen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June […]

Do It Yourself Animation

Do It Yourself Animation

HPL - selected branches

Explore different ways to bring your drawing to life through animation. Animate paper drawings in a variety of styles and learn how different types of animation work.  Friday, July 18: […]

Forge FC Home Game

Forge FC Home Game

Forge FC 64 Melrose Avenue North, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Established in 2018, the club is proudly based out of Hamilton, Ontario, where we bring together fans and players in the heart of our city. As four-time Canadian Premier League […]

Movies in the Park – Lincoln

Rotary Park Beamsville 5020 Serena Dr, Beamsville, ON, Canada

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and your favourite movie snack for a fun family night out - at the movies!! Join us at dusk for a special showing of […]

Indigo DIY Bracelets & Cartoon Creators Club

Select Indigo and Chapters stores

Create a summer bracelet stack with Rainbow Loom and dream up your own cartoon with Scholastic. Plus, there’s storytime in store. DIY Bracelets Ages 6+ / Cartoon Creators Club Ages […]

Landscaping Touch a Truck

St Paul the Apostle Burlington 2265 Headon Road, Burlington, ON, Canada

Come out on a Saturday morning for an exciting event catering to children, families and community members where both kids and parents will have the opportunity to get up close […]

Safari Saturday: Animal Masks

Michaels Craft Stores Ontario, Canada

Dig into creative fun this summer as we create a lion or bird mask. $5 each with all supplies included.

$5

Farmcrawl Hamilton

Hamilton Area

Farm Crawl is an opportunity to get an inside look at the operations of many of our farms in Hamilton and the surrounding area. It is a self-directed event where […]

$20

Flamboro Valley Camping Resort Car Show

Flamboro Valley 1158 Regional Rd 97, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Enjoy: BBQ, Live Music, Silent Auction, Penny Auction, Dash Plaques, Plaque Awards, Ice Cream and much more Prices: Cars $10.00, Spectators $5.00, Free Parking. Cash only!

Kids’ Book Swap

Kids’ Book Swap

HPL - selected branches

Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. Friday, June 27: 10:00am - 11:00am Saltfleet Wednesday, July 02: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Friday, July 04: 2:00pm […]

Cineplex Family Favourites

Cineplex Family Favourites

Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, Canada

Weekend plans just got a whole lot easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies on Saturdays for only $3.99 plus tax (in-house pricing). Visit the website for details of today's […]

Magical Twin Storytime

Indigo Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Join author Dia Ibrahim at Indigo Burlington Centre on Saturday, July 19 (11 AM – 3 PM) for a free Magical Twin storytime and craft session. Join local author Dia […]

Milton Kids Festival

Milton Community Park 805 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton, Ontario, Canada

Join us at Milton Community Sports Park for a day full of fun, laughter, and endless activities for the whole family. 

Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden

Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden

Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton 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”, […]

Cardinals Charity Classic – Celebrity Softball Game

Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

As part of the All-Star weekend, the Cardinals Charity Classic will take place on Saturday, July 19th at 2:00 PM. This celebrity softball matchup will be held in partnership with […]

$12

Breakfast with Elsa at District Kitchen

District Kitchen + Bar 335 Plains Rd E, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

EVENT DETAILS Date: Sunday, July 20th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00PM Location:District Kitchen + Bar – 335 Plains Rd E Burlington, ON, L7T 2C8 – 289-337-9454 Price: $26.20 kids tickets (Price includes […]

$27

Family Yoga with Sarah

Regent Health Centre 150 Locke St S, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Sarah's kid yoga classes are a unique program offering for ages 4-8. Sarah combines the best of her 20 year Kindergarten teachings with her yoga passion to create a truly […]

Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden

Pop Up in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden

Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton 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”, […]

Pride Halton Parade

Milton, Ontario Main Street West and Whitmer St, Ontario, Canada

PRIDE Halton 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion in our community. Planning is still underway, but we are thrilled […]

Pride in the Park Milton

Milton Fairgrounds 136 Robert Street, Milton, Ontario, Canada

The excitement doesn’t stop at the parade! Pride in the Park is a vibrant festival filled with entertainment, food, activities, and community connection. This family-friendly event has something for everyone, […]

2025 IBL All-Star Showdown & Home Run Derby

Bernie Arbour Stadium 1100 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Join us at Bernie Arbour Stadium on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as the Hamilton Cardinals host the IBL All-Star Game & Home Run Derby, bringing Canada’s top baseball talent to […]

$12

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

Watch 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 […]

Family Dance Party

Family Dance Party

HPL - selected branches

Music, movement and more. Friday, June 06: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Waterdown Wednesday, July 02: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Kenilworth Monday, July 21: 10:00am - […]

Summer Movies at Film.ca

Summer Movies at Film.ca

Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Mondays to Thursdays Start times between 10AM & 10:30AM* *showtimes & theatre # subject to change without notice Tickets available at snack bar for $3.50 taxes included, or online ($1.00 […]

$3.50
Do It Yourself Animation

Do It Yourself Animation

HPL - selected branches

Explore different ways to bring your drawing to life through animation. Animate paper drawings in a variety of styles and learn how different types of animation work.  Friday, July 18: […]

Burlington Cruisin’ Car Show

Burlington Cruisin’ Car Show

Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Join us Monday nights at the Cruisin’ Car Show in the Canadian Tire/Burlington Centre Parking LotMay 12 to Sept 29 20255PM-8PM excluding long weekendsOur mission is to create a vibrant […]

Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Listen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June […]

3D Printing Escape Room

3D Printing Escape Room

HPL - selected branches

Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. Tuesday, July 22: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Concession Saturday, July 26: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood […]

Discovery at the Fishway

Princess Point Canoe Launch Hamilton, ON, Canada

Watch 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 by the Lake

Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Brought to you by the businesses of Burlington Downtown, it’s “Lights, Camera, Action” on this cinematic summer staple. Spencer Smith Park comes to life on Tuesday nights July 8th – […]

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