Rainy-day picks and indoor programming — museums, libraries, drop-in art, and classes — all happening this weekend in Burlington & Area.
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
Sat · 8:30 a.m. · Home Depot Stores · 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
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
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Steamulation Lab
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
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