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
Hook at the Westdale
When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis Captain Hook, (Dustin Hoffman) middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) must return to his magical origins as Peter Pan, the one person who can stop him.
Sensory-friendly screening on Saturday, standard screening on Sunday and Monday.
How to Be a Victorian at Ireland House Museum
Think you could be a Victorian? Find out! Each month, How to Be a Victorian takes on a different part of everyday life in the 19th century — from getting dressed and going to school, to surviving winter, and celebrating Christmas. September – Back to School: Ready for your first day at Victorian school? Pick up a dip pen, test your handwriting, tackle a tricky lesson, and discover whether you’d make the grade! Explore the rules, routines and realities of school in the 19th century—and see how your school day compares.
Things To Do This Weekend With Your Kids
Friday, September 4
Baby Wigglers at Hamilton Children’s Museum – Discover, learn, and play as you and your baby explore together in this adult-facilitated, baby-led program just for babies up to 18 months.
Free Open House & Trial Class – Drop in for a free trial class at Triple Stone Learning! Explore coding, math and enrichment programs for kids and teens. Wednesdays and Fridays, 4–5 PM until September 2.
Nelson Pool Summer Community Event Nights – Create-Your-Own Craft Night! Wrap up the summer with a celebration of creativity! Use our supplies to design and build whatever your imagination dreams up. The possibilities are endless!
Kids PAINTNITE – PAINTNITE is hosting kids paint parties at Williams Cafe on Brant St (Burlington) EVERY Friday 6-8pm for all ages!
ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey – Daily till September 20. This outdoor exhibition features 18 sculptures and a hidden digital world set amongst nature and blooms! With the Canada Strong Pass, children 0-17 receive free Garden Admission, and young adults 18–24 enjoy 50% off until September 7th.
Saturday, September 5
BurlingtonGreen’s Weekend Beach Drop in Activities – Pop by for a variety of eco-awareness, advocacy, and action opportunities, such as nurdle hunts, button making, microplastic beach clean ups, seed ball making, our popular Eco-Trivia game, and more!
Burlington Inspired Paint By Numbers Workshops – Join local artist Hope Flynn for “Burlington Inspired Paint By Numbers”, a free art workshop series for youth at Burlington Public Library – New Appleby Branch. Participants will create artwork inspired by Burlington’s landscapes and wildlife. All materials are provided.
Craft Club at Pinch Bakery – meet on the Pinch patio, there will be alllll the crafts: fairy neighbours, wooden snakes, bug homes, bookmarking, flag making and more! Best for ages 4-10ish but all welcome.
Burlington Model Railway Club Public Demonstration – See operating model railroads in three different scales: N-scale and HO scale layouts inside, G-scale outside on the garden railway (weather permitting). Interactive fun for the youngsters!
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! Boxtrolls: September 5.
Sunday, September 9
BurlingtonGreen’s Weekend Beach Drop in Activities – Pop by for a variety of eco-awareness, advocacy, and action opportunities, such as nurdle hunts, button making, microplastic beach clean ups, seed ball making, our popular Eco-Trivia game, and more!
Family Sunday: Picture This! – Guided by our talented Art Instructors, families of all ages will explore new art techniques, play with materials, and create one-of-a-kind artworks together. There’s no better way to spend time with the people you love than by imagining, creating, and making side by side!
Super Mario Dinner Party at Joe Dog’s – Joe Dogs is turning Sunday into a Super Mario Dinner Party for the kids! Join us for an afternoon of Mario fun featuring a Mario Kart Tournament, Super Mario Movie, Super Mario Giveaways, 5PM Kids Buffet — pizza, fries & chicken fingers, abd more!
Labour Day Monday, September 7
Free Soccer Class – Join coach Dana for a free Fit For Fun soccer class for 2-6 year olds. Parent participation required. This is a great opportunity for families new to Fit For Fun to check out the program and join fall indoor multi-sport.
BurlingtonGreen’s Weekend Beach Drop in Activities – Pop by for a variety of eco-awareness, advocacy, and action opportunities, such as nurdle hunts, button making, microplastic beach clean ups, seed ball making, our popular Eco-Trivia game, and more!
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