Family-Friendly Things to Do in Burlington This Weekend — May 9, 2026

Breakfast with Belle

Breakfast with Belle runs Saturday morning at The Powerhouse, 10 a.m. to noon. Kids get pancakes or a full breakfast, a meet-and-greet with Belle at 11, photos, and princess-themed activities — all for $25 plus HST and gratuity. Tickets are final sale, so confirm your booking before you go.

Sat · 10:00 a.m. · The Powerhouse

A Burlington mom says: Belle arrives at 11 at The Powerhouse — we booked the pancake option and my daughter has talked about nothing else all week.

Mother’s Day Craft at Indigo

Indigo and Chapters stores are running a Mother's Day craft drop-in Saturday — kids make a gift for Mom and there's a storytime included. One reservation covers the whole family and gets you one tote. Check your local store's listing for the exact time slot; spaces are limited.

Sat · 12:00 a.m. · Select Indigo and Chapters stores

Free Family Open Studio at the AGB

The Art Gallery of Burlington has a free Family Open Studio Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. This season's programming is built around artist Roda Medhat's sculptural installation, and artist-instructors are on hand if your kids want guidance. Walk in, make something, leave.

Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Art Gallery of Burlington

MOM AND ME – Métis inspired dot art workshop

Heartland Forest is hosting a Mom and Me dot art workshop Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The session introduces Métis beadwork patterns translated into dot-painting — hands-on for kids and genuinely interesting for adults. Check Heartland Forest's site for registration details and pricing.

Sat · 10:00 a.m. · Heartland Forest Nature Experience

Family Fun Day in the Park

Spencer Smith Park has a free Family Fun Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., anchored at the gazebo. Live music, arts activities, games, and community partner performances are all on the schedule. It's outdoors, so dress for the drizzle — the gazebo gives some cover.

Sat · 10:00 a.m. · Spencer Smith Park

Indigenous Storytelling: Imaginary Canoe Ride

Master Storyteller Rob Malo brings an interactive canoe adventure to two Hamilton Public Library branches Saturday — Waterdown at 10 a.m. and Stoney Creek at noon, each running 45 minutes. It's drop-in, first-come, for ages 4 to 8. Arrive a few minutes early; space is limited.

Sat · 12:00 a.m. · HPL – selected branches

Community Safety Day

Community Safety Day at Southward Community Park runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free. Inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, and a chance to meet first responders and explore fleet vehicles up close. Good pick for kids who want to sit in a fire truck.

Sat · 10:00 a.m. · Southward Community Park

Halton Police Day

Halton Regional Police Service opens its Oakville headquarters Saturday noon to 4 p.m. for a free public day. Tactical Rescue Unit, K-9, motorcycle, and training demonstrations are all on the program, plus live music and food. It's in Oakville, so factor in the drive.

Sat · 12:00 p.m. · HRPS Headquarters Oakville

Moother’s Day Market at Summit Station Dairy

Summit Station Dairy is running its first-ever Moother's Day Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local craft and flower vendors fill the outdoor pavilion, Borealis Flora is running flower bouquet workshops inside, and the main barn is open so kids can visit the cows. Free entry, rain or shine.

Sat · 10:00 a.m. · Summit Station Dairy

Burlington Model Railway Club Public Demonstration

The Burlington Model Railway Club at Hidden Valley Park in Aldershot has a free public demonstration Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. N-scale and HO-scale layouts run indoors; the G-scale garden railway operates outside weather permitting — drizzle may limit that one. Donations welcome, no admission charge.

Sat · 11:00 a.m. · Burlington Model Railway Club