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
“Oliver!” at the Westdale
Two Shows Only! Watch this magnificent screen adaptation of Lionel Bart’s sensational stage musical, and featuring a wondrous blend of drama, comedy, adventure and song, Oliver! is grand and glorious entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Saturday and Sunday.
Things To Do This Weekend With Your Kids
Friday, August 21
Crash Rhythm Drumming Workshop at HPL – Join drummers from Crash Rhythm in this engaging workshop full of loud, percussive fun. Try bucket drumming and write a song to play together. COncession and Baton library branches.
Dundas Cactus Festival – Bring the entire family to Valley Town for a fun weekend when the Dundas Cactus Festival returns this summer. The family-friendly street festival has something for everyone, from local vendors to plenty of food options and kids’ entertainment. With live music scheduled on various stages throughout the weekend, there will be no shortage of entertainment.
Chocolate Bar Bingo – Chocolate bar bingo is back! So Fun! Great Prizes! Yummy Snacks! Helping Charity!
My Friend Christopher – Musician at HPL Waterdown – Join My Friend Christopher for a live music performance and family dance party. My Friend Christopher’s original tunes will delight audiences of all ages. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.
Hamilton Cardinals Home Game – Come along and support the home team vs Guelph Royals, Aug 21, 7:30pm, Latin Night / Fiesta Cardenales / Fiesta Night!
Get Ready for Kindergarten with HPL – Stories, activities, songs and crafts geared to children starting Kindergarten in September. Waterdown branch.
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.
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.
Saturday, August 22
Burlington Latin Festival – Experience two unforgettable days of music, food, art, and community at Central Park!
Casa Shoreline Social – Join us for a day of good vibes on the water! Live music from Gwensalami. Featuring local Grimsby on the Lake businesses, FREE giant games & mini putt, Balloon twisting for the kids, Face painting for all ages. Bring the whole family and soak up the last weekend of summer with us!
Burlington Helping Burlington Tent Sale – Browse incredible deals on new and name-brand clothing, household items, outdoor furnishings and more. Best of all, every purchase helps support local organizations making a difference in our community.
Three Sisters Cooking Workshop: Wild Rice Stuffed Squash – Participants are invited to join together in a collaborative meal preparation using the Three Sisters.
Cineplex Family Favourites – 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: A New Legacy.
Dundas Cactus Festival – Bring the entire family to Valley Town for a fun weekend when the Dundas Cactus Festival returns this summer. The family-friendly street festival has something for everyone, from local vendors to plenty of food options and kids’ entertainment. With live music scheduled on various stages throughout the weekend, there will be no shortage of entertainment.
Summer Saturdays at the Homestead – Pop-by to explore a rural historic site, learn the stories held within the oldest home, create crafts, play lawn games, and enjoy hands-on activities designed for curious minds of all ages. Watch heritage demonstrations, view exhibits, and spend the day with your family.
Market Kids Club – Summer Series – Indigenous Corn Craft with Elaine Lee – Our final Kids Club event of the Summer is a special one that features a guided craft experience with Elaine Lee, focusing on Indigenous corn craft traditions and hands-on creative learning for kids.
Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids ages 4-8 the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing.
Indigo Play Days – Build, Play & Explore – Join us for a fun-filled MAGNA-TILES® building adventure inspired by the book Tumford the Terrible! After enjoying the storytime, children will use MAGNA-TILES® to create playful pet scenes, imagining and building their own adventures.
AfroJazz FEST – AfroJazz FEST is designed to celebrate African, Caribbean, Afro-descendant and Francophone cultures. It aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of these cultures through performing arts, visual arts, music, multicultural gastronomy, games, tales & legends, and more.
Sunday, August 23
Dundas Cactus Festival – Bring the entire family to Valley Town for a fun weekend when the Dundas Cactus Festival returns this summer. The family-friendly street festival has something for everyone, from local vendors to plenty of food options and kids’ entertainment. With live music scheduled on various stages throughout the weekend, there will be no shortage of entertainment.
AfroJazz FEST – AfroJazz FEST is designed to celebrate African, Caribbean, Afro-descendant and Francophone cultures. It aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of these cultures through performing arts, visual arts, music, multicultural gastronomy, games, tales & legends, and more.
Burlington Latin Festival – Experience two unforgettable days of music, food, art, and community at Central Park!
Breakfast with Elsa at District Kitchen + Bar – Join us for Breakfast with Elsa at District Kitchen & Bar in Burlington. Bring the family for a morning filled with breakfast, a meet & greet, photos, and fun activities with everyone’s favourite snow queen.
Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers – Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum.
Hamilton Cardinals Home Game – Come along and support the home team vs Toronto Maple Leafs, Aug 23, 4:00pm, Barbie Night / Women’s day.
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