Your tweens and teens will love these things to do in Burlington and Hamilton so much that they may even invite you to join them! Big kids are always looking for things to do that are cool and a little bit more mature. Some have outgrown playgrounds and afternoons at indoor play centres, but there is still a ton of things to do locally to keep them entertained.
From timeless activities like going to the movies, to the super-special-experience outing like an escape room or axe throwing, we have lots of ideas for your kids to do with their friends or with you.
We’re classifying tweens in that 11-13 age where they don’t need you to take part in their fun, but they do need you to drive them and stay in the vicinity while they enjoy themselves. Teens are those kids who you can drop off and know they’ll be responsible for themselves. My kids are on the cusp of both age groups, so if you want to see what we get up to, follow us on Instagram.
FUNZILLA provides a fantastic way to give your children physical activity and best of all, it's "Exercise in Disguise" as the kids are just having great fun...Running, Climbing, Crawling and Sliding... Play is what kids do best! Our facility is clean, safe, bright, comfortable and most of all fun! Our playground structure is designed so parents can play with their kids or sit down with a cup of coffee/tea. Parents will be able to safely watch their children from almost every point.
360 Lewis Road Unit 201, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, L8E5Y7
We are a family-run golf course which is super kid friendly (free under 6yo). We have a coach that is excellent with kids and children LOVE him. We also host footgolf.
We are a large indoor climbing gym in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Here you will find expansive bouldering, top rope and lead climbing for all ages and abilities.
Our studio welcomes people of every age and ability, all day long. We also offer kids' birthday parties, ladies' nights, team building and corporate events. Reservations are recommended, but drop-ins are always welcome!
Enjoy the fun of pottery painting in our bright and cheerful studio. Our studio welcomes people of every age and ability, all day long. We also offer birthday parties, ladies' nights, team building and corporate events.
Milton’s largest active play zone for kids and adults alike. Great for the whole family. Epic Play Zone offers Laser Tag, Indoor Playground, Arcade, Birthday Parties.
A 26,000-square foot active play experience with a wide range of indoor and outdoor games and activations, like NERF Challenge, mini golf, laser tag, go-karts and more.
Creative Barracks is an art studio and party service provider that brings the fun to you! Whether you want an in-home art party to paint/sculpt, face painting or balloons!
Parkway Social has been an icon of St Catharines since 1958 as an entertainment destination that has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a quirky date night idea or to get competitive with friends or colleagues, our venue is the perfect location.
The fun doesn’t end with just Laser Tag…enjoy other activities too, including arcade games & much more! There is no need to make a reservation to just drop in and have some fun.
Open gym program is a supervised non-instructional drop-in program. Participants are encouraged to train on our parkour equipment and use the spring floor to work on their acrobatic skills.
Create lasting memories while you Paint Pottery, Canvas or Play with Clay! Join us for birthday parties, drop-in pottery painting, special events and camps.
Hamilton's only indoor practice range offers a 65-yard long driving distance with 10 tee boxes. The climate-controlled indoor golf range is in the Soccer World dome.
34 lanes, Glow in the Dark Bowling, Angry Birds bowling, interactive screens/games on lanes, state-of-the-art arcade, and a large redemption prize store.
We offer 12 lanes of 5-pin bowling, as well as regular special events and parties, complete with glow-in-the-dark bowling! Looking for a fun way to keep active? We also have bowling leagues for all ages and skill levels.
Burlington’s only purpose-built indoor Zorb Battle, Archery Battle and Nerf(™) Battle facility. We aim to provide the ultimate events for any occasion - Birthdays, Team Celebrations, Camps and more!
Once they’ve exhausted this list, here are some more ideas to get tweens and teens together.
Play Great Board Games At Home – here is the list of our favourite family board games. We break it out by age and tell you which ones are well worth purchasing for your collection.
Head to the Skate Park – We have a list of great skate parks in Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton. Bring your board, your bike or your scooter and meet your friends.
Ride The Dirt Track – Speaking of parks, Nelson Park in Burlington has an awesome dirt jump track!
Have a Social Distanced Game Night – If the friend group is a little spread out, move the fun online. There’s nothing like a pandemic to perfect the best ways to play games together virtually.
Volunteer As A Group – There’s no better way to feel good than volunteering, and with a group of friends to keep you motivated and accountable, there is no limit to how much impact your teens can have!
Get Outside – No matter the weather, some time in fresh air is good for everyone. Skate in the winter and hike in the summer.
Have You Tried Geocaching? It’s an outdoor scavenger-type hunt where you use your GPS and a free app to find caches hidden in the wild. Once you find one, you record it in your app ad sign the logbook.
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