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Local Events Calendar – Events Near Me – things to do With Kids
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 […]
Harry Potter Summer Series at Film.ca
Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaShowtimes 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 […]
Birding for Kids
Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science. Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, […]
Noon Hour Concert HPL Central Library
HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaListen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library. Check the website for this week's lineup!
The Great Bug Hunt with Dan the Nature Man
Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, CanadaFor children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Join Dan the Nature Man to learn about fascinating insects and other "bugs" that live all around us. We will head out […]
Access Storage Free Swim at Aldershot Pool
Aldershot Pool 50 Fairwood Place West, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaFree Swim is sponsored by Access Storage. Come spend time playing and enjoying the warm water at Aldershot Pool (88F/31C). All ages are welcome, and the Rock-Climbing Wall is open […]
Live Music at HPL
HPL - selected branchesListen 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 […]
Park Crawl Hamilton
Gore Park 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaPark Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]
Nelson Pool Community Nights
Nelson Recreation Centre 4235 New Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaGet Ready for a Splash of Fun at Nelson Pool! Join us every Friday from 4:30-6:30 PM for our Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside excitement! (Regular admission rates apply) […]
Music from the Rooftop at Joseph Brant Museum
Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaSpend a summer evening listening to local musicians while enjoying a panoramic view of Lake Ontario! Join us on the Rooftop Terrace at Joseph Brant Museum at 7:30pm on July […]
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! Home Games: June 13 7:30pm - Father's Night - It’s Friday Fathers Night, where […]
Indigo Pokemon Trade and Play
Select Indigo and Chapters storesCalling all trainers! Dive into Pokémon fun with cards, coins, and activity sheets that’ll test your knowledge. Plus, there’s storytime in store. Ages 6+. Sessions at 11:00 and 1:00 Spaces […]
Battle of 1812 Reenactment at Fort George
Fort George National Historic Site 51 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CanadaJoin us as we commemorate 212th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. Re-enactors from all over North America will descend upon Fort George as they re-enact one of the […]
The Enchanted Garden Comes To Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens Rock Garden 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton, OntarioCalling all gnomes, elves, fairies, pixies, and sprites! Step into a world of magic and mischief deep within the historic Rock Garden. Young explorers are invited to embark on The Quest […]
Sticky Science
Oakville Public Library Iroquois Ridge Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ON, CanadaGet sticky with it! Discover the science of sticky. Make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Create your own sticky art. And […]
Safari Saturday: Textured Canvas Art
Michaels Craft Stores Ontario, CanadaDig into creative fun this summer as we create a textured animal paw canvas. $5 each with all supplies included.
Breakfast with Rapunzel at the Powerhouse
The Powerhouse 21 Jones St, Stoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaLet your hair down and join us for a magical morning with Rapunzel! Head to The Powerhouse in Stoney Creek for an enchanting breakfast experience with the tower-bound princess herself—Rapunzel! This fun-filled, […]
Cineplex Family Favourites
Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, CanadaWeekend 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 […]
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”, […]
Mandarin Storytime at OPL
Oakville Public LIbrary Woodside Branch 1274 Rebecca Street, Oakville, ON, CanadaJoin us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an […]
Club Roma Classic Car Show
Club Roma 125 Vansickle Road, St Catharines, ON, CanadaGet ready for a spectacular day of vintage cars, great food, and family fun at the Club Roma Classic Car Show! Whether you're a car enthusiast, collector, or just love […]
The Enchanted Garden Comes To Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens Rock Garden 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton, OntarioCalling all gnomes, elves, fairies, pixies, and sprites! Step into a world of magic and mischief deep within the historic Rock Garden. Young explorers are invited to embark on The Quest […]
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”, […]
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 […]
Summer Movies at Film.ca
Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaMondays 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 […]
Kids’ Trivia
HPL - selected branchesTest your trivia knowledge on this week's theme in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. Thursday, June 12: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Monday, June 30: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Redhill […]
Access Storage Free Swim at Tansley Woods
Tansley Woods Community Centre 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaFree Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swim abilities, with both lap and leisure pool available for use. Amenities: Double looped Waterslide, warming […]
Mobile Zoo Visit
HPL - selected branchesBoard a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo. Thursday, July 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Parkdale Monday, July 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Wednesday, July 30: 5:00pm - […]
Burlington Cruisin’ Car Show
Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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 […]
Tell Tales
HPL - selected branchesRead 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 […]
Live Music at HPL
HPL - selected branchesListen 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 […]
Games around the Globe: Family Fun Night
Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch 6355 Main St W, Milton, ON, CanadaFor families with children 6-12 years of age. Travel the globe through play! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on fun exploring traditional and modern games from around the world. […]
Movie Night in Hamilton
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre 876 Cannon St East, Hamilton, ON, CanadaJoin us in watching a movie under the stars courtesy of Hamilton’s Youth Recreation Week! The movie is being voted on and will be announced soon! Bring your friends, family, […]
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 by the Lake
Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, Ontario, CanadaBrought 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 – […]
Pop Up N Play
Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, CanadaPopping up in City of Burlington parks; building, and making with unconventional materials using your imagination. Pop Up n’ Play is a play experience where children can explore, create, imagine, […]
Summer Movies at Film.ca
Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaMondays 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 […]
Puppet Show at HPL
HPL - selected branchesPuppet shows, stories and songs. Saturday, June 28: 10:00am - 10:30am Westdale Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Barton Monday, August 11: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Turner Park Tuesday, August 12: […]
Family Dance Party
HPL - selected branchesMusic, 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 - […]
BarryO Kid Show
Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, CanadaBest suited for families with children 3-8 years of age. For over 25 years now BarryO has been entertaining and educating kids with his one of a kind variety show. […]
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 […]
Mindfulness for Preschoolers
HPL - selected branchesDrop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Wednesday, June 25: 10:30am - 11:00am Concession Wednesday, July 16: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown
Summer Movies at Film.ca
Film.ca Theatre 171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaMondays 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 […]
Summer Reading Club Event: Meet the Author Jess Hannigan
HPL - Dundas Branch 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, CanadaJoin author Jess Hannigan for a reading of Spider in the Well. Learn about writing and illustrating a picture book and participate in a group drawing activity. This is a drop-in event […]
Fire Safety Storytime
Oakville Public Library - various branchesJoin 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 […]
Piece it Together: Story and Puzzle Play
MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, CanadaFor children 3-5 years of age accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled session where parents and preschoolers will enjoy a delightful story, then get creative by […]
Dan the Nature Man: The Wonder of Birds
HPL - Locke Branch 285 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaThere are so many kinds of animals that we often call birds. We will learn about their amazing adaptations, how important they are to the natural world (including us!), and […]
Birding for Kids
Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science. Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, […]
Birthday Traditions: A World Tour
Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, CanadaFor children 5-8 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. *Parents must remain in the library for the duration of the program. It's time to Party! In this […]
Access Storage Free Swim 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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