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ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey
FeaturedRoyal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThis outdoor exhibition features 18 sculptures and a hidden digital world set amongst nature and blooms! With Canada Strong Pass, children 0-17 receive free Garden Admission, and young adults 18–24 […]
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Get Ready for Kindergarten
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaFor children starting Kindergarten in September. Stories, activities, songs and crafts geared to children starting Kindergarten in September. Tuesday, August 04: 11:00am - 12:00pm Red Hill Branch Wednesday, August 05: […]
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Family Storytime under the Sails
Bronte Heritage Park 100 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON, CanadaJoin an outdoor Family Storytime by OPL at the Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the fresh summer air with beautiful waterfront views. This series, presented […]
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Little Wigglers at Hamilton Children’s Museum
New Hamilton Children's Museum 1072 Main St E, Hamilton, ON, CanadaLittle Wigglers is a pre-school program for 18-month-olds to four-year-olds. The one-hour program is themed and supports children’s learning about themselves, their families, neighborhoods, seasons, and the world around them. […]
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Fire Safety Storytime
Oakville Public Library - various branches Oakville, ON, CanadaJoin us for this special fire safety storytime and enjoy a visit from our community helpers from the Oakville Fire Department! Stop by the library for a special storytime, led […]
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Kids’ Trivia at HPL
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaTest your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Dive in and test your trivia knowledge about all […]
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Meet & Greet with Marshall and Zuma from Paw Patrol at Oakville Place
Oakville Place Mall 240 Leighland Avenue, Burlington, ONReceive a colouring activity and waterless tattoo
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Sensory Friendly Days at Wild Waterworks
Wild Waterworks 680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaIn honour of Autism Awareness Day, we’re reminded how important it is to create spaces where everyone can enjoy and relax. Wild Waterworks is dedicated to creating a safe, clean, […]
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Sensory Friendly Days at Wild Water Works
Wild Waterworks 680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaWild Waterworks is excited to host Sensory Friendly Days this summer. These special days offer a quieter, more relaxed park environment with music turned off, a designated calming area, and […]
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Turtle Crossing
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaLearn about local turtles with the Bay Area Restoration Council. In a turtle-ly awesome presentation, discover the difference between our native turtles, their wetland adaptions and how they are […]
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Kids’ Trivia at HPL
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaTest your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Dive in and test your trivia knowledge about all […]
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Pete Moss Musician at HPL
HPL - Kenilworth Branch 103 Kenilworth Avenue North, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCatchy, quirky and fun live music. Join Pete Moss for a live music performance and family dance party. Pete Moss's original tunes will delight audiences of all ages. This is a […]
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Access Storage Free Swims at Angela Coughlan Pool
Angela Coughlan Pool 2425 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaFree Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swimmer abilities, with both lap and warm water pool available for use. Fun features of the […]
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Movies by the Lake – Burlington
Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, Ontario, CanadaGrab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favourite movie snacks because Movies by the Lake is back for another summer of free outdoor films at Spencer Smith Park. Running Tuesday evenings from July […]
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Gage Park Movie Night
Gage Park 1000 Main St East, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin Kevin Whaley Real Estate for our 4th Annual Movie Night in Gage Park! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a free movie under the stars in […]
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Zootopia in Gage Park
Gage Park 1000 Main St East, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in watching Zootopia under the stars courtesy of Kevin Whaley Real Estate ! Bring your friends, family, chair and blanket! Join us in watching Zootopia under the stars […]
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Get Ready for Kindergarten
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaFor children starting Kindergarten in September. Stories, activities, songs and crafts geared to children starting Kindergarten in September. Tuesday, August 04: 11:00am - 12:00pm Red Hill Branch Wednesday, August 05: […]
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Coffee & Play In the Park
Meadowlands Community Park Hamilton 160 Meadowlands Blvd, Hamilton, ON, CanadaCoffee & Play In The Park is BACK!!! Calling all Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, Caretakers etc of Ancaster!The moms of Ancaster Canadian Reformed Church invite you to join us every Wednesday […]
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Storytime in the Sunshine
Milton Community Park 805 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton, Ontario, CanadaBest suited for families with children 1-7 years of age, but all are welcome. Bring a blanket and join us at Milton Community Park - Event/Picnic Area A, (near skatepark) […]
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Flight Paths: STEM Aviation Workshop
MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, CanadaFor children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child must register separately. Delivered in partnership with Toronto Pearson Airport. Older children learn to build more advanced paper airplanes and test how changes […]
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