Looking for some thrilling and engaging ways to spend quality time with your little ones this weekend? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of fantastic local events and activities that are guaranteed to bring smiles to your children’s faces. From outdoor adventures to creative workshops and sporting events, there’s something for every child to enjoy.
As parents, we understand the constant monologue of asking ourselves what to do today with the kids. We know the challenges of finding activities that are not only entertaining but also fun for all ages. 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.
This list includes weekend things to do in Hamilton and Halton and Niagara regions. Active Parents fans told us they didn’t mind a short drive, so we add in everything we can find!
But First…
We can suggest some things to do with kids this weekend that you can pop into at your own convenience. Perfect for families who like to take it nice and easy on their days off.
- Make a splash at one of these local beaches.
- Add some thrills to your weekend at a local outdoor water park.
- Score some free bowling with Kids Bowl Free passes.
- Kids and parents alike love cooling down at the splash pad and pool
- Farms and zoos can teach kids so much about wildlife and care. They may get to pet a furry friend, too.
Featured Events – Things To Do This Weekend
Family Movie Matinees at The Westdale
Each weekend The Westdale brings you your favourite family movies back to the big screen to enjoy again. Tickets are only $8 per person and each weekend is a new movie. This weekend, you can catch “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Back to the Future Part 3”. For showtimes and which screenings are sensory-friendly, click here to visit The Westdale online.
STEAM-Gineers At Joseph Brant Museum
STEAM-gineers is a once monthly drop-off program on Saturday afternoons at Joseph Brant Museum from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. STEAM-gineers is a hands-on, immersive program full of crafts, games, experiments, and more! STEAM-gineers is designed for children between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. The cost is $25/child. Pre-registration is required here
This month’s theme is “The Stone Age”.
HorsePower 4 Hospital
HorsePower 4 Hospital presented by Angelo Paletta and TNG Exotics & Limited Editions is returning on September 23!
This family-friendly event will showcase over 50 exotic and limited-edition vehicles right here in downtown Burlington! You don’t want to miss out on this great day of fun in support of our community hospital.
To learn more about this one-of-a-kind car show event click here
Burlington Culture Days x Student Theatre
Join Student Theatre at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre on Sept. 23 for a free Culture Day event!
From 3:30 – 4 p.m., the talented youngsters will perform excerpts from “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Aladdin” and more!
Friday
173rd Ancaster Fair features agricultural demonstrations, horse and livestock exhibitions, competitions, home craft displays, live musical performances, and much more!
The Milton Fall Fair offers a unique way to celebrate and connect with rural life, providing both education and entertainment.
Saturday
Saturdays At IndigoKids – Join us in-store for storytime every Saturday at 11 AM.
Talons And Tailfeathers – Meet a few of our birds of prey while learning all about them.
Chocolate Factory Tour (Hamilton) – Enjoy a chocolate tasting and learn about the history of chocolate presentation tempering & moulding.
Cineplex Family Favourites Movies For $2.99 – Today’s feature is “Toopy and Binoo: The Movie”.
HorsePower 4 Hospital showcases over 50 exotic and limited-edition vehicles right here in downtown Burlington!
Join the fun at Brantwood Farms Fall Festival with over 20 activities to explore, including a corn maze, wagon ride and pumpkin patch!
Peppa Pig’s Storytime At Toys R Us – Read a Peppa adventure, try some Peppa colouring sheets AND get some pig ears of kids’ very own!
Erland Lee Museum’s Market will feature artisans, food and a silent auction.
Apple Festival At Battlefield Park – Enjoy a pancake breakfast, games, pumpkin decorating, demonstrations, and live music.
The Milton Fall Fair offers a unique way to celebrate and connect with rural life, providing both education and entertainment.
The Fall in Love with Thrift Market features 20 secondhand children’s and ladies clothing, toys and books vendors.
Fall Harvest Festival At Bronte Creek – Tractor drawn wagon rides, heritage demonstrations, pick your own pumpkin, and more!
Hamilton Comic Con – Featuring artists, Cosplay, celebrity guests. autograph sessions, and movie cars.
Miraculous Day At Hamilton Toys R Us – Photo op with Ladybug, fab makeup artistry, a toy demo station, activity sheets + giveaways!
Family Movie Matinees at The Westdale – Today’s feature is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”.
Know Your Neighbours is a wonderful initiative put together by a dedicated group of community members to give neighbours a chance to meet and connect!
Fire Prevention Week Kickoff Event includes exciting rescue demonstrations, the junior firefighter challenge and other activities including a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog, inflatable air rides, a smoke room simulator, the junior firefighter water squirt, and fire safety games.
Burlington Culture Days x Student Theatre – Talented youngsters will perform excerpts from “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Aladdin” and more!
Sunday
Join the fun at Brantwood Farms Fall Festival with over 20 activities to explore, including a corn maze, wagon ride and pumpkin patch!
Hamilton Comic Con – Featuring artists, Cosplay, celebrity guests. autograph sessions, and movie cars.
Fall Harvest Festival At Bronte Creek – Tractor drawn wagon rides, heritage demonstrations, pick your own pumpkin, and more!
The Milton Fall Fair offers a unique way to celebrate and connect with rural life, providing both education and entertainment.
Appleby Line Street Festival – Join us for family fun, classic cars, food trucks, vendors market, kids zone, Burlington Teen Tour Band march and more!
Sensory Friendly Screenings At The Westdale – Today’s feature is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”.
Train Days With The Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers – Catch a ride on a miniature train and various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum.
Sunday Makebreak At Michaels – Pumpkin Fest!
Community Market – Vendors from all nations sharing creative items.
Bandology Bucket Drumming Workshops – Fun for ages 5 to 95, stop by and learn about the power of music, collaboration and community.
Hamilton Aviary’s Pirate Party will include games, photo opportunities, and of course up close encounters with the birds!
That’s a wrap on scheduled events and things to do this weekend with kids, but our website is always full of ideas. You can find indoor places to play, hikes that kids will actually enjoy and of course, our Playground reviews that parents appreciate.
More Ideas For Family Fun
We’ve been to so many cool places, and we’ve made it our mission to share all the fabulous locations we find with you. Whether you’re planning a day trip or looking for the best playgrounds, we’ve got your back. We are all about discovering the most amazing indoor play areas, farms and animal experiences, and a whole bunch of other visit-worthy local attractions. Check out our latest blog posts below to make sure you have an absolutely epic weekend!
