This week's pick
The City of Burlington is trading free food-truck lunches for your opinions on city projects at Central Park this Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. Thirty-five booths, five food trucks, vegetarian and Halal options, and a dedicated Kidz Zone so kids have somewhere to be while you actually talk to a councillor. It costs nothing and you leave fed.
Read the pick →Both days sit at 24–25°C with a light drizzle risk that probably won't amount to much, but it's worth having a backup plan. Saturday is the stronger outdoor day — Food For Feedback at Central Park runs noon to 3 p.m. and gets you a free lunch, which is a hard deal to beat. Sunday leans toward indoor options if the drizzle sticks around, though Kerrfest and HorsePower 4 Hospital at Paletta are both worth the damp.
The Burlington Lions Club Farmers Market runs Saturday at Burlington Centre from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — early enough to be your first stop before the rest of the day fills up. Local produce, baked goods, honey, and handmade pantry items from Ontario growers. Good for a $5-and-under kid purchase if you let them pick something at the honey or jam table.
Sat · 8:00 a.m. · Burlington Centre · Free
HorsePower 4 Hospital returns Sunday at Paletta Lakefront Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., raising funds for Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation. The car lineup has included a Ford GT40 Le Mans tribute and other rare machines you won't see at a standard car show. The lakefront setting makes it easy to walk around even with younger kids in tow.
Sun · 11:00 a.m. · Paletta Lakefront Park · Free
Saturday afternoon at The Loft at Longo's Walkers Line, kids ages 3 to 5 cook apple-inspired recipes alongside a parent from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It's a structured class, not a drop-in, so register ahead. A solid pick if the drizzle picks up and you want something with a clear end time and a snack at the finish.
Sat · 3:00 p.m. · The Loft @ Longo’s Walkers Line
Ireland House Museum runs its September edition of How to Be a Victorian on Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. — this month's theme is Back to School, with dip pens, Victorian handwriting lessons, and a look at 19th-century classroom rules. Designed for ages 5 to 12, free for family membership holders, walk-ins welcome if space allows. Pre-registration is recommended.
Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Ireland House Museum · Free
The Art Gallery of Burlington opens its free Family Open Studio on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., with activities inspired by artist Roda Medhat's sculptural installation. Artist-instructors are on hand if your kids want direction, or they can work independently. No registration, no cost, and the gallery is fully indoors — useful if Sunday's drizzle decides to commit.
Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Art Gallery of Burlington · Free
Kerrfest wraps its 10th annual run on Sunday at Westwood Park with a full kids' program: Crash Rhythm, a Paw Patrol Meet and Greet, and Gabby's Dance Party alongside live music and food vendors. It's an all-day outdoor festival, so check the morning forecast before you commit. The kids' programming is the draw here — the Paw Patrol meet-and-greet will matter a lot to the under-six crowd.
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Westwood Park · Free
Oak Park Fall Fair runs Saturday at Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with seven inflatables, 60 exhibitor booths, a silent auction, and a packed performance schedule including a magic show at 11:30, Spider-Man at noon, Birds of Prey at 2:30, and a Giant Bubble Party at 4:30. The Dragon Dance at 5:15 is worth staying for. Free to attend; auction items at OakParkFallFair.ca.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre · Free
Royal Duck Bounce Park continues Sunday at Burlington Centre — same setup as Saturday, same indoor inflatable play format. Useful if Kerrfest or HorsePower 4 Hospital gets rained out and you need a quick pivot with younger kids.
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Burlington Centre
Royal Duck Bounce Park is set up inside Burlington Centre on Saturday with multiple inflatable attractions for kids to jump and play. It's a reliable indoor fallback if the drizzle gets heavier than forecast. Check Burlington Centre's website for session times and pricing before you go.
Sat · 12:00 a.m. · Burlington Centre
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