Fries are one of the most popular, crowd-pleasing foods out there. Everyone, from babies to grandparents to seagulls, loves them! We ask you who makes the best french fries in the Hamilton and Burlington area and we were not disappointed with your answers. While McDonalds, Jack Astors, and Harvey’s all received honourable mentions for their […]
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What could be better than a treehouse-themed playground in the middle of the woods? Nothing! That’s why we know you’ll love Colonel William Woods park. Treehouse playground in oakville Like you, we’ve been living our best playground life for the last year or more. We love finding a quiet playground that we can have to
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Perth Park is a natural playground in Ancaster. Natural playgrounds are still unique in this area, so when we find one it’s big news! We’ve long loved Exhibition Park in Guelph, but if you’re looking for something closer to home, try Perth Park in Ancaster. Welcome to Perth Park in Ancaster We stumbled upon this
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Here are 40+ things to do on Family Day just for you! Everything from indoor, outdoor and virtual – we’ve got all the bases covered!
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Looking for a new read? Check out our coverage on #BurlOn’s Little Free Libraries, and swap out an old favourite, for a new summer read!
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A day home with the kids is an opportunity to do something great together…but what?! We have some fun ideas for things to do on a PA Day!
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Family entertainment spaces are rejigging their business models to safely serve families and their social bubbles. These locations offer private rentals where you get the whole place to yourselves! indoor places offering private rentals With protocols changing often, Active Parents always suggest you contact the location to ask questions you may have regarding cleaning, etc.
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Plan a field trip to Burlington’s Ireland House Museum and use our Self-Guided Field Trip Guide to add some easy education to your entertainment. This school year, classes and students won’t be going on field trips, but that doesn’t mean your kids have to miss out on the hands-on in-person learning that field trips offer.
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Plan a field trip to the Hamilton Steam Museum and use our Self-Guided Field Trip Guide to add some easy education to your entertainment. This school year, classes and students won’t be going on field trips, but that doesn’t mean your kids have to miss out on the hands-on in-person learning that field trips offer. Take
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The City of Burlington Parks and Recreation Department has a free sports equipment borrowing program you’ll want to access just in time for summer! Read on about the Burlington Play Equipment Lending Library.
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Creek Walking is one of the best ways to cool down in nature. Nothing is more refreshing and grounding than dipping your toes into cool, flowing water. Here are our favourite spots for creek walking in Burlington.
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I’m so thankful for our libraries and bookstores who will be helping me expand on the important conversations surrounding race and racism at home with my kids. Here are links to the recommended resources (books, audiobooks, ebooks, and websites our libraries have put together: Talking to Kids about Race & Racism – Burlington
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Whether cooperative or competitive, in person or online, game nights can be fun for the whole family! Here are some creative and out of the box ways of hosting a Game Night.
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We’ve got lots of extended family who, in a normal situation, we are lucky enough to visit with often. But with social distancing and being asked to #stayhomestaysafe, we’ve had to improvise!
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Who would have ever thought we would be planning birthday parties without a gathering? Not me. But with a birthday to celebrate at the end of April, we sat down and put our thinking caps on to come up with ways to make a social distance birthday amazing.
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These are the “Would You Rather” questions for kids I’ve been asking my girls live on our Virtual Pajama Parties on Facebook. You asked for our list, and here it is! We hope they inspire some zany conversations at your home, too!
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Business has changed overnight, and we know how to keep you top of mind with customers while showing you’re in touch with the current climate. We can get through this together, with a little effort and by easily pivoting our business plans.
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No matter what your feelings are towards the Coronavirus pandemic, we all love great ways to keep our families calm and connected. If you feel like staying home to reduce your risk, here are 30+ things to do indoors with your family.
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