Family-Friendly Things to Do in Burlington This Weekend — May 2, 2026
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This week's pick
Doors Open Hamilton at the Children’s Museum
Cool and grey both days, so lean into the indoor options — and there are good ones. Saturday is the stronger day: the Hamilton Children's Museum opens its expanded building for free, and the Robert Bateman Community Centre throws its doors open at 5151 New St. Sunday is quieter but the Art Gallery of Burlington has a free family studio all afternoon. Dress in layers either way.
All Ages
Doors Open Hamilton at the Children’s Museum
The Hamilton Children's Museum is opening its brand-new expanded building Saturday as part of Doors Open Hamilton — free admission, hands-on exhibits, and timed entry slots running from 10:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Slots are 1 hour 15 minutes each, so pick your window and expect a wait if you show up without a plan. The original 1875 Gage Park farmhouse has been expanded for better accessibility and more programming space — worth seeing before the crowds figure it out.
Sat · 10:00 a.m. · New Hamilton Children’s Museum
All Ages
Robert Bateman Community Centre Phase 1 opening celebration
The Robert Bateman Community Centre at 5151 New St. celebrates its Phase 1 opening Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Free fun swim at Centennial Pool runs 1:30 to 3 p.m. — bring a towel. The rest of the afternoon has crafts, a scavenger hunt, Family Zumba, and fitness challenges spread across the building, with Burlington Public Library and TechPlace among the partners running activities.
Sat · 1:00 p.m. · Robert Bateman Community Centre
All Ages
Pre Mother’s Day Event
Flowscape Studio in Burlington is running a pre-Mother's Day workshop Sunday at 2 p.m. for kids ages 5 and up — $25 per child. Kids draw a portrait of mom and decorate a photo frame, then walk out with a gift-wrapped keepsake. Spots are limited; book at flowscapestudio.ca before it fills.
Sun · 2:00 p.m. · Flowscape Kids
All Ages
Pre Mother’s Day Event
A second session of the Flowscape Mother's Day workshop runs Sunday at 4:30 p.m. if the 2 p.m. slot is already gone. Same format: portrait, decorated photo frame, gift-wrapped to go. Ages 5 and up, $25 per kid.
Sun · 4:30 p.m. · Flowscape Kids
All Ages
Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
The Art Gallery of Burlington runs its free Family Open Studio Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. This season's programming is built around artist Roda Medhat's sculptural installation, and artist-instructors are on hand if your kid wants direction. Drop-in, no registration, no cost.
Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Art Gallery of Burlington
All Ages
Doors Open Hamilton at Battlefield House Museum & Park
Battlefield House Museum in Stoney Creek is part of Doors Open Hamilton on Saturday, free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The property covers 34 acres with two historic homes — the 1796 Gage house and a relocated 19th-century building — plus meadows and forest trails. The outdoor sections are weather-dependent, but the indoor exhibits are solid if the drizzle keeps up.
