Looking for exciting things to do this weekend that will bring smiles to your kids’ faces? You’ve come to the right place! Discover a handpicked selection of local events and activities designed to brighten their day. From thrilling outdoor adventures to creative arts workshops and engaging sports, there’s something magical for every child. Our curated list spans across Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions, ensuring fun is just a short drive away!
Explore our jam-packed community events calendar showcasing family-friendly activities tailored for toddlers, school-aged kids, and even teenagers. Whether your family enjoys nature hikes, artistic crafts, or lively community festivals, there’s an abundance to explore together. Dive into our guide for the best things to do with kids this weekend – your next family adventure awaits!
Our comprehensive events calendar features a variety of family-friendly options suitable for all ages and interests. Whether you’re in search of things to do in Hamilton, activities in Halton, or events near you, our calendar is your go-to resource. Join countless Active Parents enthusiasts who don’t mind a short drive for the best local experiences!
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Minecraft Movie at the Westdale
A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve. Sunday’s screening is sensory-friendly!
Things To Do This Weekend With Your Kids
Multi-Day Events and Festivals
Talons and Tailfeathers at Mountsberg Conservation Area – Join the Mountsberg Raptor Centre staff to meet some of the resident raptors, and learn more about their incredible features plus how we care for them. Saturday and Sunday.
Discovery at the Fishway – Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! Happens Friday and Sunday. Always a unique idea for things to do in Hamilton this weekend.
Hamilton 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”, a child-focused interactive space. Saturday and Sunday.
Hamilton Cardinals Baseball – Add this to your list of things to do in Hamilton this weekend! Friday, June 27 @ 7:30 pm – Game Show Night brings fun challenges, interactive contests, and a night full of surprises as the Cardinals take the field. Sunday, June 29 @ 2:00 pm – O Canada, O Cardinals – enjoy a special afternoon honouring our national pride and passion for the game.
It’s Your Festival at Hamilton’s Gage Park – A full 4-day, fun filled, flag waving toe tapping fabulous time awaits all! Vendors, food trucks, fashion show, parade of cultures, and more!
Friday Fun
Kids Book Swap at HPL – Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others.
Free Noon Hour Concerts – Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
Family Movies at Hamilton Public Library – June 27 @ 1-3pm Barton Dog Man, June 27 @ 2-4pm Saltfleet White Bird
Super Saturday
Summer Reading Kick Off at HPL locations – drop into your local branch for a celebration!
LEGO Make and Take at Mastermind Toys – Visit your local store to build your own LEGO® Car – FREE!
Munsch-o-mania at Toys R Us – celebrate beloved Canadian author Robert Munsch: we’re reading family faves + sharing themed activity sheets.
The museum is excited to present the “STEAM Saturdays” workshop series for kids! These monthly workshops will explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Puppet Show at HPL Westdale branch.
Family Storytime Celebrating Pride at OPL – Join the storytime fun! Get moving with stories, songs, music, and fun! Ages 6M-5Y
Karaoke at HPL – Exercise your vocals chords and sing along with your favourite songs.
Indigenous Storytime with The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo – Join author Kristi White as she shares her series The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo.
Magic Show with Owen Anderson – 2 shows, at Terryberry and Sherwood.
Parent & Tot Yoga with Goats – You and your little one(s) will enjoy some gentle yoga poses to kid-friendly music…and you will be surrounded by adorable, friendly goats! Come out and see what it’s all about.
Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing.
Build with Blue Blocks at HPL Central Library Brach.
Burlington Model Railway Open House -three model railway layouts will be running (weather permitting), featuring model railway equipment from the collections of its members. Fun for railway enthusiasts of all ages!
Multiculturalism Day – Come enjoy learning about other cultures! Cultural entertainment, games and challenges for prizes, activities and bouncy castle, Ice cream truck and other food vendors. Fun for all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Family Movies at Hamilton Public Library – June 28 1-3pm Valley Park Paddington in Peru; June 28 1-3pm Barton How to Train your Dragon (2010); June 28 2-4pm Turner Park Lilo and Stitch (2003)
Around the World Escape Room at HPL – Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Central
The LONE Rhubarbarian – A musical concert by a well-loved performer at HPL Waterdown.
Joseph Brant Museum is pleased to host a series of Junior Robotics Engineer workshops, in partnership with Zebra Robotics Burlington! Have a child who loves to build? This series might be for them.
Arabic Storytime at Oakville Public Library
Suit up and join one of the Mountsberg beekeepers for a look at the inner workings of a beehive. After your visit, you’ll get to take home a jar of Mountsberg’s honey as a tasty souvenir.
Sunday Funday
Get ready to kick off Canada Day with pride, joy, and community spirit at the Oakville Canada Day Fiesta – a festive, family-friendly event celebrating everything we love about this beautiful country!
LEGO Make and Take at Mastermind Toys – Visit your local store to build your own LEGO® Car – FREE!
Munsch-o-mania at Toys R Us – celebrate beloved Canadian author Robert Munsch: we’re reading family faves + sharing themed activity sheets.
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