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Scarecrow Walk in Waterdown
Waterdown Waterdown, Ontario, CanadaFind Clues to Win Prizes and Treat Yourself to Fun! Save the date for a spooktacular fall tradition in the heart of Waterdown Village! 🎃 The 10th Annual Scarecrow Walk […]
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Screemers 2026
Featured Screemers 2026Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, CanadaScreemers is a pay-one-price Halloween experience featuring 7 haunted walk-through mazes packed with terrifying scenes, special effects, and over 120 live actors. Your admission also includes unlimited rides on the […]
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Spanish Books Out Loud Club de Lectura en Español para Niños
HPL - Kenilworth Branch 103 Kenilworth Avenue North, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaSit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. Explore Spanish-language books and practice your Spanish while meeting friends and doing group activities. Presented by Asociación Fraternidad Hispana - Hamilton (AFH-Hamilton) […]
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Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaRead aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […]
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Pumpkins After Dark
Country Heritage Park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario, CanadaPumpkins After Dark transforms an evening out into a memorable Halloween experience. Explore illuminated pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment and pumpkin carving demonstrations, indulge in seasonal treats, and capture incredible […]
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Scarecrow Walk in Waterdown
Waterdown Waterdown, Ontario, CanadaFind Clues to Win Prizes and Treat Yourself to Fun! Save the date for a spooktacular fall tradition in the heart of Waterdown Village! 🎃 The 10th Annual Scarecrow Walk […]
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Screemers 2026
Featured Screemers 2026Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, CanadaScreemers is a pay-one-price Halloween experience featuring 7 haunted walk-through mazes packed with terrifying scenes, special effects, and over 120 live actors. Your admission also includes unlimited rides on the […]
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Campfire storytime @ Beaty’s Learning Garden
MPL - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, ON, CanadaFor families with children 6 - 12 years of age. Please note: Please dress for the weather, as this program will take place outdoors. Gather the family, grab a blanket, and join us in […]
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Pumpkins After Dark
Country Heritage Park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario, CanadaPumpkins After Dark transforms an evening out into a memorable Halloween experience. Explore illuminated pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment and pumpkin carving demonstrations, indulge in seasonal treats, and capture incredible […]
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Scarecrow Walk in Waterdown
Waterdown Waterdown, Ontario, CanadaFind Clues to Win Prizes and Treat Yourself to Fun! Save the date for a spooktacular fall tradition in the heart of Waterdown Village! 🎃 The 10th Annual Scarecrow Walk […]
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Screemers 2026
Featured Screemers 2026Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, CanadaScreemers is a pay-one-price Halloween experience featuring 7 haunted walk-through mazes packed with terrifying scenes, special effects, and over 120 live actors. Your admission also includes unlimited rides on the […]
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Toddler Days
Featured Toddler DaysJoseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaToddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (includes tax), accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a […]
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Afternoon snack with On y va Milton @ Main
MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, CanadaYoung children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes alive when shared between an adult […]
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The Science of Slime
BPL - New Appleby 5151 New St, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaA slimy hands-on Halloween workshop for kids. Ages 5-10 Get ready to stretch, squish, and explore! Discover the science behind slime as you mix up your very own custom creation to take home. Experiment with simple chemistry and discover what happens when science gets a little messy! All materials are provided. This program is […]
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Paws for Stories
BPL various branches Burlington Libraries, Burlington, ON, CanadaSnuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. For kids ages 6-12. Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their […]
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YAC (Youth Arts Collective) Drop-in Open Studio
Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in person at Art Gallery of Hamilton for some dedicated time to learn and create. All mediums are welcome – sketching, collaging, painting, fibre arts, illustration, and more. […]
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Pumpkins After Dark
Country Heritage Park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario, CanadaPumpkins After Dark transforms an evening out into a memorable Halloween experience. Explore illuminated pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment and pumpkin carving demonstrations, indulge in seasonal treats, and capture incredible […]
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Scarecrow Walk in Waterdown
Waterdown Waterdown, Ontario, CanadaFind Clues to Win Prizes and Treat Yourself to Fun! Save the date for a spooktacular fall tradition in the heart of Waterdown Village! 🎃 The 10th Annual Scarecrow Walk […]
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Screemers 2026
Featured Screemers 2026Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, CanadaScreemers is a pay-one-price Halloween experience featuring 7 haunted walk-through mazes packed with terrifying scenes, special effects, and over 120 live actors. Your admission also includes unlimited rides on the […]
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Dundas Museum Escape Rooms 2026 – Can you help find the cure?
Dundas Museum & Archives 139 Park St. West, Dundas, Ontario, CanadaThe DM+A Doctor’s Office has been transformed into an Escape Room! Can you find the cure? Be sure to choose from the dates and times you’d like to attend, when […]
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