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.
Tales and Tunes
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaCome and join the fun with your baby. Songs, stories, games, and lots of enjoyment make for a fun afternoon out. This program is in partnership with Oakville Parent-Child Centre. Parents/caregivers … Read more
Explore Circuits: Little Bits
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaDiscover how circuits work with fun games and toys. Ages 8+ This program is unregistered. Space is limited to 8 children. Tickets are required, and available 15min prior to program … Read more
Button Making Madness
Oakville Public Library Glen Abbey Branch 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ONLearn about the basics of button making in this introductory session! Ages 8+. In this in-person program, you'll learn how to make your very own buttons. Choose from a variety … Read more
Free Ice cream Night
Woolcott Real Estate Office 493 Dundas Street East, Waterdown, Ontario, CanadaJoin us on Wednesday, September 18th between 6 and 8 p.m. for an ice cream treat on us. The Classic Cone ice cream truck will be in our office parking … Read more
Oakville’s Cruze Night Classic Car Show
Oakville Place Mall 240 Leighland Avenue, Burlington, ONFeaturing classic & antique cars, a DJ, door prizes, 50/50 draws, and raffles. Weather permitting!
OPL Under the Sails
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaSpend your summer with the Oakville Public Library! Starting June 13 in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, join the OPL on Thursday mornings for family storytime fun! Get moving and grooving … 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
Free Trial Soccer Class with Fit For Fun Programs
Driftwood Park 3123 Driftwood Dr, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThis class is ideal for kids ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Coach Dana is a certified teacher who is passionate about building children's confidence and physical literacy. To attend … Read more
STEAM Buddies
Oakville Public Library Iroquois Ridge Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ON, CanadaGet messy creative and curious! Team up with a Teen Volunteer buddy to learn all about STEAM in this hands-on program! Age 7-10. Each session, participants with their Teen Volunteer … Read more
Fall Festival at HPL
HPL - Kenilworth Branch 103 Kenilworth Avenue North, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities.
Fall Festival at HPL
HPL - Terryberry Branch 100 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities.
Fall Festival at HPL
HPL - Dundas Branch 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities.
Fall Festival at HPL
HPl - Saltfleet Branch 131 Gray Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities.
Fall Festival at HPL
HPL - Valley Park Branch 1050 Paramount Dr., Unit 12, Stoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities.
Fall Festival at HPL
HPL - Red Hill Branch 395 Queenston Road, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities.
St Christopher’s Annual Corn Roast
St Christopher's Church 662 Guelph Line, Burlington, ONJoin us for our annual corn roast - sweet corn, hot dogs, and live music!
16th Annual Telling Tales Festival
Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for the 16th annual Telling Tales Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. We are excited to share a full schedule of over 40 of Canada's leading children's authors, … Read more
Harvest Pioneer Day
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre 3800 Main Street, Lincoln, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at the 58th annual Harvest Pioneer Day fundraiser event! As fall begins, and trees change into vibrant colours, Lincoln comes together to celebrate the wonderful fall harvest on … Read more
The Bronte Block Party
On Bronte Rd between Marine Dr & Ontario St Oakville, Ontario, CanadaOn Bronte Rd between Marine Dr & Ontario St Join the businesses of the Bronte BIA as we party in the street and kickoff Culture Days in Oakville! Free activities … Read more
Bronte Block Party
Join the businesses of the Bronte BIA as we party in the street! We’re closing down a stretch of Bronte Road on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 11am to 5pm … Read more
Board Games
Oakville Public Library White Oaks Branch 1070 McCraney Street East, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaIt's game time at the library! Drop in and enjoy free board games and puzzles. Ages 4+ This is a drop-in program. Caregivers must remain on-site at all times.
Crafternoons
Oakville Public Library Iroquois Ridge Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ON, CanadaUnleash your creativity with arts and crafts at the library. We will explore a variety of different mediums and projects, from painting, drawing, beading, paper folding, and more.
Building Challenge: Gravitrax
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaWhat is Gravitrax? An exciting and engaging marble run system designed to ignite your imagination. Join us to design, build, and challenge each other with this fun STEAM activity-set. Ages … Read more
Mandarin Storytime
Oakville Public Library Glen Abbey Branch 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ONJoin 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 … Read more
Fellowship Church’s Fall Festival
Fellowship Church 3422 New St, Burlington, ON, CanadaJoin us for a BBQ, face painting, caricatures, games, a bouncy castle, and just the opportunity to hang out with friends and neighbors. You'll find more info in our flyer … Read more
16th Annual Telling Tales Festival
Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for the 16th annual Telling Tales Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. We are excited to share a full schedule of over 40 of Canada's leading children's authors, … Read more
Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCatch 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. Make sure to … Read more
Train Days
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCatch 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. Make sure to … Read more
Appleby Line Street Festival
Appleby Line Street Festival Appleby Line - New St to Fairview StWhether you come for the Classic Cars, the music, the food, the kid’s activities or just a walk down the street, the Appleby Line Street Festival has something for everyone. … Read more
Board Games
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaIt's game time at the library! Drop in and enjoy free board games and puzzles. Ages 4 This is a drop-in program. Caregivers must remain on-site at all times.
Relax, Listen, and Draw
Burlington Public Library - New Appleby 676 Appleby Line, Burlington, ONSit back and relax as a librarian reads aloud some great stories geared to kids in grades 1-3. Guess what will happen in the story and find out if you're … Read more
OPL Under the Sails
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaSpend your summer with the Oakville Public Library! Starting June 13 in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, join the OPL on Thursday mornings for family storytime fun! Get moving and grooving … 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
Building Challenge: Mega Builds
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaGears! Gears! Gears! We’ve got gears and we want you to build a mega system. Join us to explore moving parts and how they work together to create systems and … Read more
Free Trial Soccer Class with Fit For Fun Programs
Driftwood Park 3123 Driftwood Dr, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaThis class is ideal for kids ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Coach Dana is a certified teacher who is passionate about building children's confidence and physical literacy. To attend … Read more
Battlefield House Apple Festival
Battlefield House Museum 77 King St W, Stoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaGet ready for bushels of fall-time family fun in Battlefield Park! Start the morning off at the Pavilion with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by the Stoney Creek Lions Club … Read more
Print Expo and Fair
Howard Iron Works Printing Museum 800 Westgate Road, Oakville, ON, CanadaThe Print Expo & Fair is returning to the Howard Iron Works Printing Museum on Saturday, September 28. This is a FREE, family friendly event. Activities include tours, demos, hands-on … Read more
Fall Festival at HPL
HPL - Barton Branch 571 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a variety of Fall Fair-inspired games and activities.
Burlington Model Railway Centre Open House
Burlington Model Railway Centre 1137 Hidden Valley Rd, Burlington, ONHead down to the Model Railway Centre in Hidden Valley to marvel at the miniature universe that has been created and see the club's operating model railroads - both inside … Read more
Crafternoons
Oakville Public Library Sixteen Mile Branch Ontario, CanadaUnleash your creativity with arts and crafts at the library. We will explore a variety of different mediums and projects, from painting, drawing, beading, paper folding, and more.
Relax, Listen, and Draw
Burlington Public Library- Central 2331 New St, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaSit back and relax as a librarian reads aloud some great stories geared to kids in grades 1-3. Guess what will happen in the story and find out if you're … Read more
LEGO Drop In
Oakville Public Library Glen Abbey Branch 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ONCome build with us! We supply the LEGO® , you supply the imagination. We can’t wait to see what you create! Ages 4+ This program is drop-in. Parents/caregivers must remain … Read more
Arabic Storytime
Oakville Public Library Iroquois Ridge Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ON, CanadaJoin us for storytime in Arabic! 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 … Read more
Out of Africa at Home Here
Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaOne Burlington is hosting a celebration of the United Nations Decade for People of African Descent at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) on Sunday, Sept 29th called “Out of … Read more
Dash Robots
Oakville Public Library Clearview Branch 2860 Kingsway Dr, Oakville, 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
Fan Club: Dr Seuss
Oakville Public Library Central Branch 120 Navy St, Oakville, ONCalling all FANatics! Join our Fan Club sessions to chat, play games and other fun activities about your favourite books, characters, and fandoms! Ages 5-8 This program is unregistered. Space … Read more
Pied Piper Parade
Montebello Place 23 Montebello PLace, St Catharines, ON, CanadaKids of all ages…It’s time to Show Your Purple Power! We’re inviting families with children to help us close out the 2024 Grape & Wine Festival with a parade just … Read more
Make and Take Lego Pumpkin
Staples Oakville 320 North Service Road, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaJoin Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Adventure!️ Calling all little ghouls and goblins aged 4 and up! Get ready for a frightfully fun time at our Halloween event! Unleash your … Read more
OPL Under the Sails
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaSpend your summer with the Oakville Public Library! Starting June 13 in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, join the OPL on Thursday mornings for family storytime fun! Get moving and grooving … 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
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