2024 marks the 7th year that our Map to the Best Decorated Christmas Houses has been wowing families all over the region. Easily find the best-decorated homes with our map and photo gallery!
Map of Christmas Lights in Burlington, Hamilton and Beyond Read More »
Canada is one of the few places where when you mail your letters to Santa, he writes back! It must be because we’re so nice! It’s time to make your list, check it twice, and hope that Santa sees you when you’re being nice!
Letters to Santa – Important Dates For Grown-Ups! Read More »
Drive or walk around your area to see the scariest, spookiest and downright fangtasic Halloween displays in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton. The whole family will love it, and it costs next to nothing.
2024 Best Decorated Halloween Houses with Maps and Photos Read More »
Waterdown Memorial Park is filled with natural beauty and great amenities for families. Read on to find out why we love visiting this park among other family friendly Hamilton locations.
Waterdown Memorial Park Has a Massive Skate Bowl, Playground and Paved Path Read More »
Located just south of Mapleview Centre in Burlington’s west end, this park has a ton to offer families and kids of all ages. Maple Park in Burlington’s south-west had a makeover and the upgrades make it ideal for toddlers! But bring your big kids too, because this park has fun for all ages!
Maple Park in Burlington is Gated and Has a Skate Park, Too! Read More »
Oakville’s Coronation Park is a beautiful park situated on the shore of Lake Ontario. It’s 23+ acres of beauty, and it’s an ideal destination for your next day trip.
Coronation Park in Oakville – Perfect For Picnics, Biking Paths, and Splash Pad Read More »
A great friend recommended we visit Heritage Green sports complex in Stoney Creek and boy are we glad they did! Here’s why we think you should plan a visit next
Heritage Green Sports Park: 2 Zip Lines + Tall Climbers Read More »
William Rose Park in North Oakville is one of the city’s newest parks. It is 4 acres of fun for the entire family and here’s what you can expect. Welcome
William Rose Park – Great Playground, Sports Courts, Skate Bowl and Trails Read More »
Janelle and her girls ventured off to Mountainside Park in Burlington recently and were pleasantly surprised with what they found. It has everything for a variety of age groups between
Mountainside Park in Burlington – 2 Playgrounds in 1 Visit Read More »
I love a good day trip, and this summer we’ve been doing many! A few weekends ago we grabbed the kids and hopped in the car to visit Guelph –
Exhibition Park is a Huge Natural Playground in Guelph Read More »
Spend your summer cooling down at a Burlington splash pad (sometimes called splash parks or spray pads). Most of them are free summer activities! If you need a bigger refresh, we love the outdoor pools in Burlington. They offer waterslides, climbing walls, and they feel like local water parks.
Splash Pads, Outdoor Pools and Wading Pools in Burlington Read More »
The amount of fun, fresh air and family time you can get from a visit to Lowville Park in Burlington is limitless! We try to visit a few times every summer, at least once in the fall and we even come back for tobogganing in the winter!
Visit Lowville Park in Burlington Every Season Read More »
When you visit William Connell Park in Hamilton you’ll be treated to a combination of a natural playground, a traditional playground, and more sports fields than you could imagine! SPRING
William Connell Park in Hamilton Has TWO Playgrounds Read More »
Summer is the prime time for skateboarding, scootering and BMX biking, and these Hamilton area skateparks provide the perfect location for kids (and adults!) to perfect their next trick! If
The Best Hamilton Skate Parks According To Locals Read More »
Oakville is home to five outdoor scooter and skate parks, spread throughout the town. They vary in size and style, but all pack a punch of fun and exercise for kids on wheels. We have details on what each one offers so you can choose the coolest one for your little thrashers.
The 5 Coolest Skate Parks in Oakville, Ontario Read More »
Burlington has 10 skateboard and scooter parks spread out across the city. Each one has different benefits, and we’ve laid it all out here to help you choose your next
Skateboard and Scooter Parks in Burlington Read More »
Have you been to Shell Park in Oakville? This park space truly has something for everyone, no matter their age! Your family – from babies to retirees – will find
Shell Park in Oakville – Skate Park, Playground, Gardens and a Big Dog Park Read More »
Burlington‘s Central Park is aptly named because it’s smack dab in the middle of an area filled with things to do for families. The playground was just renovated, and here
Central Park in Burlington Has A Super Fun Playground Read More »
A visit to The Hamilton Aviary is a great way to feel tropical while supporting this wonderful, volunteer-run bird sanctuary in Dundas, Ontario.
The Hamilton Aviary Bird Sanctuary (Closed) Read More »
Some are well-known places to visit and some are hidden gems only the locals know about. We are bringing you our favourite free and cheap things to do with kids in Burlington. And expect this list to grow as we find more and more free, local adventures.
Free and Cheap Things To Do in Burlington With Kids Read More »
“Where do kids eat free?” is one of the most frequently asked here at Active Parents, so we keep our list of places where kids can eat free updated! Turns
Where Do Kids Eat Free in Burlington, Oakville and Milton? Read More »
Tobogganing is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to keep kids entertained on a snowy day. Grab a sled and your snow pants and use our list to find a tobogganing hill in Hamilton and Burlington to visit.
15 Local Toboggan Hills: Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville Read More »
Here is how to track Santa’s sleigh as it makes its way through the night sky, delivering gifts to children around the world who celebrate Christmas.
The Easiest Way To Track Santa’s Sleigh with NORAD Read More »
We asked our toddler experts – parents! – how to keep a toddler entertained at home during the inclement weather. Here’s what they said. Toddlers are funny little humans who
20 Things To Do With Toddlers At Home Read More »
It’s that time of year again! Gather round for holiday cheer, kisses under mistletoe, and dashing through the snow to enjoy Christmas activities in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville and beyond.
2023 Christmas Events in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Read More »
We can help you keep them busy and engaged with these 3 printable indoor scavenger hunts. Recruit a big sibling to help run this adventure, or help a new reader follow the hunt on their own. No matter how you execute these hunts, they will help keep boredom at bay.
3 Indoor Treasure Hunts For Every Age Read More »
This colourful Bingo card is a great way to keep kids moving forward on their walks through the community. This one is perfect for a neighbourhood walk or for Halloween night when the witches and wizards will be out roaming the streets!
Halloween Decorations Bingo! Read More »