Explore your city
Events & things to do In Hamilton, Ontario
Concerts, classes and days out, close to home.
What’s coming up
1,441 events near Hamilton
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and learn new songs to sing at home with your baby or toddler.
Free
Baby Stay and Play
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
I'm an Author
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Create your own picture book from start to finish in this 6-week series. You'll come up with a story idea, write your tale, draw your illustrations, and share your finished book with the group in the final week. Geared to children ages 9 to 13. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
See event website for price
I'm an Author
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Create your own picture book from start to finish in this 6-week series. You'll come up with a story idea, write your tale, draw your illustrations, and share your finished book with the group in the final week. Geared to children ages 9 to 13. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
See event website for price
STEAM Time
Alton · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It’s STEAM Time—let the adventure begin! Get ready for hands-on fun and exciting activities that bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life. Whether we’re building wild inventions, coding cool creations, or making artistic masterpieces, STEAM Time is all about exploring, experimenting, and having a blast! Ages 6 to 9. This is a registered program. However, if space is available when the program…
See event website for price
Stuffies Night at the Library
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite stuffed friend for a cozy storytime—then tuck them in for a night of fun and mischief behind the scenes. The next day, pick up your stuffie and check out the exciting adventures they had while you were asleep. Who knows what they’ll get up to? All ages welcome! Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program,…
See event website for price
Stuffies Night at the Library
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite stuffed friend for a cozy storytime—then tuck them in for a night of fun and mischief behind the scenes. The next day, pick up your stuffie and check out the exciting adventures they had while you were asleep. Who knows what they’ll get up to? All ages welcome! Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program,…
See event website for price
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Attend story time with your baby and meet other families at this interactive program. Learn songs, rhymes and stories to foster early language development and a love of reading. Discover our collections after the program and choose your favourite items to take home. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Free
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Attend story time with your baby and meet other families at this interactive program. Learn songs, rhymes and stories to foster early language development and a love of reading. Discover our collections after the program and choose your favourite items to take home. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre provides a wide variety of services to marginalized, racialized and low income families. Speak to a Child Development Specialist and a Maternal Care and Breastfeeding Support Worker from the Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre. Child Development Specialist services: Developmental Concerns ADHD and Learning Disabilities Behaviour Management Emotional Regulation &…
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Attend story time with your baby and meet other families at this interactive program. Learn songs, rhymes and stories to foster early language development and a love of reading. Discover our collections after the program and choose your favourite items to take home. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Free
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Attend story time with your baby and meet other families at this interactive program. Learn songs, rhymes and stories to foster early language development and a love of reading. Discover our collections after the program and choose your favourite items to take home. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Free
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Attend story time with your baby and meet other families at this interactive program. Learn songs, rhymes and stories to foster early language development and a love of reading. Discover our collections after the program and choose your favourite items to take home. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Metis Nation of Ontario
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Métis Family Wellbeing Program aims to prevent and disrupt the cycle of violence in Métis families through supportive, preventative and educational activities for children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Greensville Branch · Greensville, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free