Hello freebies! This month brings us a sandbox full of free things to do with kids, too. Whether you’re looking for educational outings or fun adventures, there’s something for every family all offer free admission.
As parents, we understand the joy of spending quality time with our little ones without breaking the bank. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of fantastic and FREE fun to enjoy with your kids. From outdoor escapades to creative indoor activities, we’ve scoured every corner to compile the ultimate collection of fun-filled experiences.
We think this list of family-friendly events that are free of charge will knock your socks off. We don’t often appreciate how many great activities for kids (and parents!) our area has, but there are lots!
Get ready to create family fun and let your imaginations run wild, all while keeping your wallet happy. So, let’s dive right in and discover free things to do with kids that guarantee family bonding!
We have combed our events calendar to bring you all the best FREE kids’ events near you. Use this calendar to find free things to do today or free things to do this weekend!
Free Things To Do With Kids Today, This Weekend and This Month
If you have children to keep busy, you may wonder, “What free activities are available nearby?” We have the answer! Here is a list of all the free events happening this month.
The Drop at at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Inclusive Tales Story Times
Join Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales for a drop-in story and activity hour with multi-sensory experiences! Stories and activities will feature Telling Tales Festival presenters and books. Each week a new … Read more
Ashwood Glen’s IB Kindergarten Open House
Ashwood Glen School 3430 Fairview Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaAshwood Glen's IB Kindergarten Open House — Discover our new JK & SK classes for September 2024 and tour our modern school—Proudly Burlington's only IB Primary Years School.
Storytime at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us for Storytime every Thursday at 4pm at your local Mastermind Toys store! No sign up required and please arrive 10 minutes early. Click to Find a Store near … Read more
Free Trial Sports Class (16mos-5yrs)
St. John's Anglican Church 2464 Dundas Street, Burlington, OntarioCoach Dana is a certified teacher and NCCP coach who is passionate about teaching sports skills and fundamental movement skills in a fun and engaging way while building children’s confidence. … Read more
Big Dreamers “Amelia Earhart”
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us at Oakville Public Library - Iroquois Ridge Branch as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child … Read more
The Drop at Glen Abbey Community Centre
Glen Abbey Community Centre 415 Third Line, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Join us for free activities like games, crafts and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to secure … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Kids Club at Michaels
Michaels stores - call for details Ontario, CanadaIntroducing Kids Club! We will have specific kids oriented projects on select Saturdays each month. Bring your kids to a free craft! Drop in, pre-registration not required. Call your local … Read more
Earth Day at BG’s Eco-Hub at Burlington Beach
BurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub headquarters 1094 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaCome join us on Saturday, April 27th anytime between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the BG Eco-Hub by the beach (1094 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington), to discover various opportunities to … Read more
Family Open Studio at AGB
Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe AGB’s free family art studio. All materials provided! More information can be found here Dive deep into the world of art and craft as a family with our Sunday … Read more
Pokemon Peeps Meetup
Orchard Hub - St. Christopher’s CES 2400 Sutton Drive, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaDo you have a child that’s a fan of Pokemon? Come and join our WEEKLY meetup where the kids show, share & chat everything Pokemon! Trading cards does occur *please … Read more
The Drop at at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Teen Library Takeover
Oakville Public Library White Oaks Branch 1070 McCraney Street East, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaTakeover the library! Participate in activities and connect with other youth. Ages 13-17 Drop in to OPL - White Oaks Branch for an afternoon of fun and learning with other … Read more
Inclusive Tales Story Times
Join Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales for a drop-in story and activity hour with multi-sensory experiences! Stories and activities will feature Telling Tales Festival presenters and books. Each week a new … Read more
Storytime at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us for Storytime every Thursday at 4pm at your local Mastermind Toys store! No sign up required and please arrive 10 minutes early. Click to Find a Store near … Read more
Big Dreamers “Pablo Picasso”
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us at OPL - Iroquois Ridge Branch as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child with a … Read more
The Drop at Glen Abbey Community Centre
Glen Abbey Community Centre 415 Third Line, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Join us for free activities like games, crafts and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to secure … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
After Hours for Teens Star Wars, Star Trek, and Space
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us for an after-hours party just for you! Come take over the OPL - Iroquois Ridge Branch and participate in fun activities! 13-17 This year's theme is Out of … Read more
Free Come Try Ringette Event
Appleby Ice Centre, rink 3 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaAre you interested in finding a fun and challenging sport for your child? Consider RINGETTE! The Ringette Association of Burlington will be holding a FREE Come Try Ringette event at … Read more
Doors Open Hamilton
Come and celebrate music in The Hammer. With theatres, churches, music schools, pubs, costume shops and a lab that researches the effect of music on the human psyche, Hamilton has … Read more
Free Comic Book Day at Milton Public Library – Beaty Branch
Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, CanadaThe first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day, and this year it also falls on Star Wars Day. Let’s celebrate all things comic at the library, where every … Read more
Doors Open Hamilton
Come and celebrate music in The Hammer. With theatres, churches, music schools, pubs, costume shops and a lab that researches the effect of music on the human psyche, Hamilton has … Read more
Family Open Studio at AGB
Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe AGB’s free family art studio. All materials provided! More information can be found here Dive deep into the world of art and craft as a family with our Sunday … Read more
Pokemon Peeps Meetup
Orchard Hub - St. Christopher’s CES 2400 Sutton Drive, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaDo you have a child that’s a fan of Pokemon? Come and join our WEEKLY meetup where the kids show, share & chat everything Pokemon! Trading cards does occur *please … Read more
Dearcroft Montessori – Trafalgar Crossing Open House
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing 297 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaAt Dearcroft Trafalgar Crossing, we are more than just a school—we're a vibrant community where every child is cherished, supported, and celebrated. (ad) With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, we … Read more
The Drop at at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Cursive Writing Workshop
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaLearn the art of cursive writing in this hands-on workshop for kids at Oakville Public Library - Sixteen Mile Branch. Ages 8+ The goal of this session to offer different … Read more
Storytime at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us for Storytime every Thursday at 4pm at your local Mastermind Toys store! No sign up required and please arrive 10 minutes early. Click to Find a Store near … Read more
Dash Robots at OPL – Sixteen Mile Branch
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaMeet Dash, our newest robot friend. Dash will help you develop computational thinking skills and learn the basics of command language and block coding. Ages 5-8 This program is unregistered. … Read more
Big Dreamers “Prince”
Oakville Public Library Iroquios Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, ONJoin us at Oakville Public Library - Iroquois Ridge Branch, as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child … Read more
The Drop at Glen Abbey Community Centre
Glen Abbey Community Centre 415 Third Line, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Join us for free activities like games, crafts and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to secure … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Royal Rainbow Storytime at BPL – Central Branch
BPL - Central Branch 2331 New St., Burlington, Ontario, CanadaCome celebrate diversity, inclusion, and self-expression! Join us to create a special ally button, connect with Pflag Halton for local resources and listen to stories and songs in a family-friendly … Read more
Canada Netherlands Friendship Day
Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe Canada Netherlands Friendship Day will celebrate the 19th anniversary of the City of Burlington’s twinning agreement with the city of Apeldoorn. It will also recognize the 79th anniversary of … Read more
Inclusive Tales Story Times
Join Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales for a drop-in story and activity hour with multi-sensory experiences! Stories and activities will feature Telling Tales Festival presenters and books. Each week a new … Read more
Kids Club at Michaels
Michaels stores - call for details Ontario, CanadaIntroducing Kids Club! We will have specific kids oriented projects on select Saturdays each month. Bring your kids to a free craft! Drop in, pre-registration not required. Call your local … Read more
Sakura Festival
Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaEach spring, the Sakura Festival celebrates the arrival of the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms. This year, the City is also recognizing the 35-year anniversary of its friendship with our twin … Read more
LEGO® Drop-In at OPL – Sixteen Mile Branch
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaCome build with us! We supply the LEGO® , you supply the imagination. We can’t wait to see what you create! Ages 4+
Science Sundays at Mastermind Toys
Mastermind Toys Stores , CanadaJoin us at your local Mastermind Toys store for a 30-minute science session on the 2nd Sunday of each month ! Sign up required. Limited spots available. Please contact your … Read more
Family Open Studio at AGB
Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThe AGB’s free family art studio. All materials provided! More information can be found here Dive deep into the world of art and craft as a family with our Sunday … Read more
Inclusive Tales Story Times
Join Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales for a drop-in story and activity hour with multi-sensory experiences! Stories and activities will feature Telling Tales Festival presenters and books. Each week a new … Read more
Pokemon Peeps Meetup
Orchard Hub - St. Christopher’s CES 2400 Sutton Drive, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaDo you have a child that’s a fan of Pokemon? Come and join our WEEKLY meetup where the kids show, share & chat everything Pokemon! Trading cards does occur *please … Read more
The Drop at at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ONGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
The Drop at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaGet active and creative! Each night will offer a variety of activities, crafts, and sports. Have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends. Register online here to … Read more
Dash Robots at OPL – Sixteen Mile Branch
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaMeet Dash, our newest robot friend. Dash will help you develop computational thinking skills and learn the basics of command language and block coding. Ages 5-8 This program is unregistered. … Read more
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