Welcome to our weekend events wrap up! This is where we curate all of the best things to do this weekend so parents (like you) can plan fun faster! Our list spans across Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions, because fun is just a short drive away!
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Featured Events This Weekend
The Great Muppet Caper at the Westdale – Sensory-Friendly Screening
The second Muppet adventure finds Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, and The Great Gonzo heading to London and working as newspaper reporters on an assignment to interview the wealthy fashion designer Lady Holiday, who is the unwilling victim of a gang of greedy thieves bent on stealing her jewelry. All tickets are just $9.25 per person. Sensory-friendly screening on Friday. Standard screenings on Saturday and Sunday.
Nelson Pool Summer Community Event Nights
Join us every Friday from 4:30-6:30pm for our weekly Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun! August 7th is Aquafit Adventure Night Curious about Aquafit? Dive in and give it a try! Enjoy a night full of exciting, themed Aquafit classes. Fun, fitness, and something new to try!
Things To Do This Weekend With Your Kids
Friday, August 7
Forge FC Star Wars Night – A fan favourite returns as Star Wars Night arrives for a themed matchday experience. Fans are encouraged to arrive in costume and join cosplayers from across the galaxy for a night filled with fun for supporters of all ages.
Hamilton Cardinals Home Game – Come along and support the home team vs Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, Aug 7, 7:30pm, Country Night
Movies in the Park Grimsby – Ratatouille starts at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Get Ready for Kindergarten with HPL – Stories, activities, songs and crafts geared to children starting Kindergarten in September. Ancaster, Waterdown and Valley Park branches.
The Button People Family Show with Mystic Drumz at MPL – Come join this fun, fabulous interactive musical adventure to find the Button People. Embark upon a musical voyage full of rhythm and sound, featuring 30 unique instruments from around the world.
Dinner and Stroll with Alpacas! Outdoor pasta dinner and dessert followed by an after dinner stroll with an alpaca at Joshua Farm Gallery.
The Great Muppet Caper at the Westdale – Sensory-Friendly Screening – The second Muppet adventure finds Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, and The Great Gonzo heading to London and working as newspaper reporters on an assignment to interview the wealthy fashion designer Lady Holiday, who is the unwilling victim of a gang of greedy thieves bent on stealing her jewelry.
Community Play Night – Bring the family and enjoy time together during Community Play Night! Join us at River Oaks Community Centre on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 5 to 7:50 p.m. for activities including basketball, creative arts, video games, table tennis, yoga and a police obstacle course with HRPS!
Saturday, August 8
Doors Open Burlington – Discover the stories behind Burlington’s most unique spaces during Doors Open! Visitors can go behind the scenes of local businesses and heritage sites, taking a look at the people and places that help shape our community. All of the participating sites offer FREE admission and onsite activities.
Oakville Gymnastics Open House – We’re Having an OPEN HOUSE! OGC is inviting you to an Open House full of FREE GYMNASTICS on Saturday.
Bark for Books at HPL – Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Rainbow Loom Bracelet Bash at Staples – Loop, Loom & Create! The easy-to-use, hands-on loom that goes everywhere you go. A hands-on crafting event where every kid makes and takes home their own bracelet.
Market Kids Club – Summer Series – Arts Break with Prologue Performing Arts – African Drums. Returning for another incredible Arts Break is Prologue Performing Arts and joining us this week will be Fana Soro and African drums. This bilingual performance (English and French!) is one not to miss. Join us at the Market for festive family friendly music and more!
Cineplex Family Favourites – Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). Select theatres only! This week’s feature film is Space Jam.
Wiener Paw Looza Hamilton – Come join us for a fun-filled day of vendor stalls, delicious barbecue, wiener dog races (all dog breeds welcome), costume contests, games, a silent auction and prizes galore!
Indigo Play Days – Join us for a magical LEGO® Disney Castle Make & Take event. Children will enjoy a Disney-themed storytime and build their own LEGO® creation to take home as a special keepsake.
Ice Cream in the Park – Treat yourself to a free ice cream from the Ice Cream Truck and watch Halaloo create a balloon character tailored to your liking and meet our team. Register at www.courtbaxterteam.ca/ice-cream-social
Mandarin Storytime 中文故事会 at OPL – Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y.
Oakville Aquatic Club Tryouts for 2026/2027 Season – OAC is welcoming new swimmers to attend tryouts and discover the next step in their swimming journey.
Sunday, August 9
Free Family Open Studio at the AGB – Celebrate heritage, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors will be present to offer guidance and support to develop new ideas, or you are welcome to explore independently and create in your own unique way.
Superhero Fun at Duran Place for Kids – Interactive activities with Spidey and a keepsake photo.
Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers – Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! The Museum of Steam & Technology will also be free offering self guided tours of the Boiler house and Pumphouse. For extra fun our activity center will feature crafts and games for the whole family.
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