The Best Things To Do This Weekend Near You

Searching for exciting things to do this weekend to delight your kids? Look no further! We’ve handpicked a selection of local events and activities guaranteed to brighten their day. From outdoor adventures to artsy workshops and thrilling sports, there’s something special for every child. Our curated list covers Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions, ensuring there’s fun just a short drive away!

Explore our diverse events calendar featuring family-friendly activities tailored to toddlers, school-aged kids, and even teenagers. Whether you’re into nature hikes, creative crafts, or community festivals, there’s plenty to discover together. Read on for the best things to do with kids this weekend – your family adventure awaits!

Our events calendar is home to tons of family-friendly events that suit a mix of interests and ages. Whether you have toddlers, school-aged kids, or even teenagers, there are bound to be things to do this weekend near me that they will love. Read on for things to do with kids this weekend!

This list includes things to do in Hamilton this weekend, as well as in Halton and Niagara regions. Active Parents fans told us they didn’t mind a short drive, so we add in everything we can find!

Featured Events You Will Love

The Indiana Jones Trilogy at The Westdale

This May, grab your leather jacket, a fedora and a bullwhip, and swing into The Westdale as they present the first three Indiana Jones films on the big screen! Visit thewestdale.ca to view showtimes and buy tickets today!

Mother, Nature at Mountsberg Conservation Area

Celebrate Mom with Conservation Halton. Come to Mountsberg Conservation Area on Sunday, May 11 for Mother, Nature and spend the day in a beautiful springtime setting. You’ll enjoy a child-friendly floral photo station, walking the trails, visits with farm animals and seeing the resident birds of prey—all included with regular park admission.

Mother’s Day Events – Click Here!

Find all of the Mother’s Day events in one spot. Choose from piglet yoga, botanical lego, cooking classes, tea parties and more!

Things To Do This Weekend With Your Kids

Friday

Discovery at the Fishway – Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The operation lasts around 30 minutes.

The Waterfront Sculpture Trail Friday Night Lights runs every Friday night till May 9th, but you can walk the trail any time with the help of this self-guided map.

Tots and Pots at Oakville Museum is a gardening program for young children allows them to try out their green thumbs at the Oakville Museum.

Join a fun and delicious Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating Class!

Saturday

Sensory Friendly Swimming at Tansley Woods offers an adapted swimming environment with no music, a smaller group, no whistles (unless necessary) and quiet changing rooms.

Squeal with delight at this Mommy & Me Piglet Yoga class.

Niagara Children’s Festival will be filled with performances and activities for children of all ages with not only our own Carousel shows, but also performances for young audiences by renowned companies from across the country, and around the world!

The Ottawa Street Farmer’s Market is today.

Visit Mastermind Toys and build your LEGO® Botanicals set together and bond with each other!

Police Day is from 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy this FREE family-fun outdoor afternoon including live performances, free inflatables, free game sand activities, free access to the Children’s Safety Village and more!

International Sculpture Day will be filled with live music, hands-on arts activities, games, tours, performances and more!

Meet first responders and explore emergency vehicles at First Responders Day! Touch a truck, see the Grimsby Fire Department’s ladder and tanker trucks, tractors, ice resurfacer, & more!

Sunday

Got some travel on your mind? Join Mastermind Toys in store to try out our Travel Activity kit! The perfect travel companion full of activities to keep the little ones engaged.

Burlington’s Sakura Festival – Celebrate the spring arrival of the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms and Burlington’s 36-year friendship with their twin city, Itabashi, Japan.

Join Geoffrey + his Toys “R” Us crew to check out his must-read picks of the month + some titles that you won’t find on other booklists.

Discovery at the Fishway – Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The operation lasts around 30 minutes.

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