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  • Cineplex Family Favourites

    Cineplex Family Favourites
    Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, Canada

    Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only! June 6 - Charlie the Wonderdog June 13 - KPop Demon Hunters Sing-a-long event June 20 - Gabby;s Dollhouse the Movie June 27 - GOAT  

  • Cineplex Family Favourites

    Cineplex Family Favourites
    Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, Canada

    Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only! June 6 - Charlie the Wonderdog June 13 - KPop Demon Hunters Sing-a-long event June 20 - Gabby;s Dollhouse the Movie June 27 - GOAT  

  • Cineplex Family Favourites

    Cineplex Family Favourites
    Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, Canada

    Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only! June 6 - Charlie the Wonderdog June 13 - KPop Demon Hunters Sing-a-long event June 20 - Gabby;s Dollhouse the Movie June 27 - GOAT  

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Read 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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Spanish Books Out Loud

    Spanish Books Out Loud
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Sit 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) with support from Keetup Publishing House. Monday, May 11: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, May 25: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, June 08: 5:00pm […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Read 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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Explore Nature in Your Neighbourhood

    Explore Nature in Your Neighbourhood
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Explore nature with Green Venture. Explore pollinators, native plants, local birds and make a seed ball to take home. Presented by Green Venture. Friday, May 22: 10:00am - 11:00am Concession Branch Friday, May 22: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 09: 10:00am - 11:00am Westdale Branch

  • The Caregiver Commons

    The Caregiver Commons
    Hamilton Craft Studios 121 Princess St, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Caregiver Commons is a welcoming space for caregivers of disabled, neurodivergent, and medically complex children to connect, create, and recharge. Through conversation, art, and community, caregivers can build relationships, explore interests, and take time for themselves—because caregivers need care too.

    $10

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Read 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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Puppet Show at HPL

    Puppet Show at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Puppet shows, stories and songs. Puppet shows, stories and songs performed by HPL puppeteers.  Thursday, May 21: 10:30am - 11:00am  Mount Hope Branch Thursday, June 11: 10:00am - 10:30am  Turner Park Branch

  • HPL Puppet Show

    HPL Puppet Show
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Puppet shows, stories and songs. Puppet shows, stories and songs performed by HPL puppeteers.  Thursday, May 21 10:30-11:00 Mount Hope Branch Thursday, June 11 10:00am - 10:30am Turner Park Branch

  • Lil’ Kids Club

    Lil’ Kids Club
    Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Introducing the Hamilton Farmers' Market Lil' Kids Club! Once all the bigger kids are back to school, join us at the Hamilton Farmers' Market for toddler aged programming (0-4yrs) on Thursday mornings. Starting September 11th, from 10:30-11:30AM, join Darcy from Enchantment Theatre for a program that introduces the love of the Market through music, storytelling, […]

  • Caregiver Cafe at MPL

    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    A group for caregivers by caregivers! Come join us in a space for caregivers of children and youth with autism, where you can chat and share experiences. Come by on your own, or with your child/youth with autism and siblings! Autism Therapists will be on site to spend time with them, while you take time […]

  • All Colours Agricultural Fair

    All Colours Agricultural Fair
    Country Heritage Park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us June 12, 13 & 14, 2026 at Country Heritage Park for a weekend full of community, connection, and country charm at the All Colours Agricultural Fair  Family friendly FUN all weekend long! Tractor pulls & Tractor rides Vendor Market Beer Garden Yummy Food Car Show Country night Dinner & Dance Heritage buildings open […]

  • Lucky Lion Night Market

    Lucky Lion Night Market
    Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, Canada

    Lucky Lion is returning to Vaughan’s Assembly Park!  100+ Food Items (including brand-new eats you’ve never seen!  All-New Nightly Lion Dances and Giveaways  Marketplace & Bar Tent  Photo Ops  June 12-14  Assembly Park, Vaughan June 12: 4PM-11PM June 13: 2PM-11PM June 14: 12PM-8PM Make Lucky Lion your luckiest tradition. Who are you bringing with you?

  • Ask a Speech Language Pathologist

    Ask a Speech Language Pathologist
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Your chance to ask an SLP about your child's language development. Pose your questions about your child’s (age four and younger) communication development to an Early Words Speech-Language Pathologist at this FREE drop-in program. While you are at the Kenilworth branch, participate in Baby Storytime at 10:00am. Presented in partnership with Early Words. Thursday, April 16: 10:30am - 11:30am […]

  • Canada’s 1st Match Watch Party at BPL

    BPL - Central Branch 2331 New St., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Canada versus Bosnia and Herzegovina Central Branch is the place to be for a high-energy screening of a FIFA World Cup 2026™ game as Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first soccer match of this international tournament. Catch every moment of the action and celebrate the beautiful game in a welcoming, family-friendly space. […]

  • TEENS: Berry Bold – Strawberry Glow-up

    The Loft @ Longo's Walkers Line 2900 Walkers Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Together with our Loft Team, we'll build Grilled Chicken Tacos topped with a bright Strawberry Salsa and layer up a Strawberry Basil Flatbread with gooey mozzarella and a balsamic drizzle. Lastly, we shake up a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Spritz.

    $35

  • Moonlight Flicks Lincoln – GOAT

    Hilary Bald Park Garden Gate Dr, Beamsville, ON, Canada

    Join us in watching Goat in the Town of Lincoln at Hilary Bald Park on Friday June 12th . Bring your chair/blanket, friends & family!

  • All Colours Agricultural Fair

    All Colours Agricultural Fair
    Country Heritage Park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us June 12, 13 & 14, 2026 at Country Heritage Park for a weekend full of community, connection, and country charm at the All Colours Agricultural Fair  Family friendly FUN all weekend long! Tractor pulls & Tractor rides Vendor Market Beer Garden Yummy Food Car Show Country night Dinner & Dance Heritage buildings open […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Lucky Lion Night Market

    Lucky Lion Night Market
    Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, Canada

    Lucky Lion is returning to Vaughan’s Assembly Park!  100+ Food Items (including brand-new eats you’ve never seen!  All-New Nightly Lion Dances and Giveaways  Marketplace & Bar Tent  Photo Ops  June 12-14  Assembly Park, Vaughan June 12: 4PM-11PM June 13: 2PM-11PM June 14: 12PM-8PM Make Lucky Lion your luckiest tradition. Who are you bringing with you?

  • Breakfast on the Farm

    Roy a Lea Farm 1620 Guyatt Rd, Binbrook, ON, Canada

    Bring the whole family for a fun and educational morning on the farm! At Breakfast on the Farm, you’ll enjoy a delicious, farm-fresh breakfast and get a behind-the-scenes look at how food is grown and raised right here in Ontario. Hosted by the Spoelstra family and Farm & Food Care Ontario, this event offers a […]

    $5

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Read 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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Kids Club: Father’s Day Card

    Michaels Craft Stores Michaels, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Come in for a fun free kid’s event! Celebrate dad by making him a special handmade card to gift him on Father’s Day!

  • Ancaster Hertiage Days

    Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre 357 Wilson St East, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for a day filled with live entertainment, local vendors and family-friendly activities that bring our community together. • Parade starts at 10am. • Kids World, Teen Scene, local vendor market and entertainment to follow at Ancaster Memorial Centre.

  • Knit in Public Day at Bronte Creek

    Bronte Creek Provincial Park 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    TODAY is World Wide Knit in Public Day. However - We welcome all fibre arts! Sew. Quilt. Crochet. Weave. Spin. Hook and Knit. Marketplace vendors Demonstrations Workshops Marketplace will have fibre, accessories, tools and finished products. We encourage all fiber/needle crafters to join us for some outdoor creativity. Bring a folding chair, personal snack/ refreshments […]

  • Doors Open St. Catharines at The Brown Homestead

    The Brown Homestead 1317 Pelham Road, St Catharines, ON, Canada

    Join us for Doors Open St. Catharines and discover the historic buildings on our pastoral property, engage in hands-on activities, meet heritage crafts people, explore new community exhibits and so much more. Admission by donation.

  • Little Luxe Father’s Day Event

    Luxe Studio 504 Kenora Ave, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Looking for a meaningful Father’s Day gift?  Join us at Little Luxe Studio to create a personalized key band Dad will love! Limited spots available June 13th & 14th. A fun, creative experience and a keepsake he'll treasure. Message to reserve your spot! 

    $30

  • Touch A Truck

    West Lincoln Community Centre 177 West St, Smithville, Ontario, Canada

    Get up close with favorite trucks, big rigs, construction and community vehicles! Enjoy food trucks as a family. DROP IN. Get up close and personal with your favourite trucks, big rigs, construction machines, community vehicles and more! Visit some amazing food trucks and try something new as a family. DROP IN, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

  • Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers

    Train Days with the Golden Horseshow Live Steamers
    Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Catch 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 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Museum of Steam & Technology will also be free offering self guided tours of the Boiler house and Pumphouse. Learn […]

  • Iron Pour at Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology

    Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    The Steam Museum is pleased to welcome the Canadian Society for Contemporary Iron Arts (CSCIA) for a public Iron Pour! Artists will be on site forging pieces in a live furnace and demonstrating how to use scratch blocks to create works of art from cast iron. Visitors will be able to speak with artists, watch […]

  • Cineplex Family Favourites

    Cineplex Family Favourites
    Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, Canada

    Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only! June 6 - Charlie the Wonderdog June 13 - KPop Demon Hunters Sing-a-long event June 20 - Gabby;s Dollhouse the Movie June 27 - GOAT  

  • Pride Family Fun Fair at Port Nelson

    Roseland Park, Burlington 3076 South Drive, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Join us for our first Pride Family Fun Fair at Roseland Field on Saturday, June 13!In partnership with Pflag and Grace United, we’re planning a fun-filled afternoon from 1 to […]

  • MPL Summer Reading Club Launch

    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    Come celebrate the launch of Milton Public Library's Summer Reading Clubs for families with children from birth to age 12, Teens 13-17 and Adults! There will be crafts, button making, games, a scavenger hunt, contests and so much more! Activities will take place both outside and indoors.   Sign up for the age appropriate SRC […]

  • All Colours Agricultural Fair

    All Colours Agricultural Fair
    Country Heritage Park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us June 12, 13 & 14, 2026 at Country Heritage Park for a weekend full of community, connection, and country charm at the All Colours Agricultural Fair  Family friendly […]

  • Creative STEM Workshops, Hands-On Sunday Activities

    Featured Creative STEM Workshops, Hands-On Sunday Activities
    Steamulation Lab 2861 Sherwood Heights Drive, Oakville, ON, Canada

    Looking for fun and educational weekend activities for kids in Oakville? Join our Hands-On Creative STEM Workshops every Sunday at STEAMULATION Lab, where children explore a new creative STEM activity each week through art, science, engineering, and hands-on learning. Kids will enjoy exciting projects such as slime making, homemade playdough, origami, collage art, creative building challenges, […]

    $35

  • Lucky Lion Night Market

    Lucky Lion Night Market
    Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, Canada

    Lucky Lion is returning to Vaughan’s Assembly Park!  100+ Food Items (including brand-new eats you’ve never seen!  All-New Nightly Lion Dances and Giveaways  Marketplace & Bar Tent  Photo Ops  June […]

  • Cars and Coffee

    Canadian Tire - Ancaster 1060 Wilson St West, Ancaster, ON, Canada

    Car Show

  • Bike Month at the BG Beach Eco-Hub

    Bike Month at the BG Beach Eco-Hub
    BG Eco-Hub 1094 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Pop by our Eco-Hub on June weekends from 10am to 4pm for biking resources, tips, spin to win bike trivia, and other eco-fun!   On Saturday, June 20th, 11am to 3pm, the City's Cycling Committee will be available to share resources and giveaways.    

  • Voices of the Land: Indigenous Peoples Speaker Series at Crawford Lake

    Featured Voices of the Land: Indigenous Peoples Speaker Series at Crawford Lake
    Crawford Lake Conservation Area 3115 Conservation Road, Milton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us at Crawford Lake Conservation Area this June as we come together to recognize National Indigenous History Month. Voices of the Land returns for its second year, inviting visitors to connect with Indigenous voices through a series of engaging and meaningful talks and activities. Throughout the month, Indigenous speakers—including Knowledge Keepers, artists, and community […]

  • Free Family Open Studio at the AGB

    Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
    Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Celebrate heritage, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors […]

  • Culinary Kids Club

    Featured Culinary Kids Club
    Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Culinary Kids Club is a once monthly drop-off program at Ireland House Museum on Sunday afternoons between 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Culinary Kids Club is designed for children between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. The cost is $30/child for each session (includes tax). Portable containers with sealable lids are recommended for kids […]

  • Mandarin Storytime at MPL

    Mandarin Storytime at MPL
    MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

    For children 4 - 10 years of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is suitable for Mandarin speakers.  Today's storytime facilitated by the Milton Chinese Canadian Association, features "Press Here" by Herve Tullet. Starting with a single yellow dot, this fun interactive book invites children to tap, press, and turn each page and watch the story magically unfold and […]

  • Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants

    Ellenoire 104 King St W, Dundas, ON, Canada

    The Piggy Mobile is hitting the road across Ontario as Chris Paul Rainbows celebrates the launch of Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants with joyful readings, signings, storytimes, Pride events, library […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Read 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 for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, April 09: 6:30pm […]

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