Family-Friendly Things to Do in Burlington This Weekend — Jun 13, 2026
Archived weekend.
Weekend Forecast
🌦Sat23° / 14°
☁Sun19° / 11°
This week's pick
Pride Family Fun Fair at Port Nelson
Saturday comes in at 23°C with just a light drizzle risk — light enough that the outdoor events are still worth it, especially anything with a covered option nearby. Sunday cools to 19°C under cloud cover, which makes it a solid day for the AGB or Joseph Brant Museum. Pride weekend adds a specific Saturday anchor at Roseland Park that's hard to ignore if you have kids in the 4-to-10 range.
Burlington's first Pride Family Fun Fair runs Saturday 1–4 p.m. at Roseland Park, with a bouncy castle, lawn games, and programming put together by Pflag and Grace United. It's a drop-in afternoon built specifically for families with young kids. Free entry; bring sunscreen and arrive closer to 1 p.m. before the bouncy castle line builds.
Sat · 1:00 p.m. · Roseland Park, Burlington · Free
A Burlington dad says: Roseland Park at 1 p.m. Saturday — bouncy castle, games, done by 4. Easy Father's Day weekend start.
Father's Day is Sunday, and Indigo is running a make-a-gift craft session on June 14 with storytime included. One reservation covers the whole family, and one apron is provided per booking. Check your local Chapters or Indigo store for exact session times before you go — they vary by location.
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Select Indigo and Chapters stores
The Art Gallery of Burlington runs its free Family Open Studio Sunday 1–4 p.m., inspired by artist Roda Medhat's sculptural installation. Artist-instructors are on hand if kids want direction, or they can work independently. No registration, no cost — just show up with some creative energy and a cloudy Sunday afternoon to fill.
Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Art Gallery of Burlington · Free
The Burlington Lions Club Farmers Market runs Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burlington Centre. Local produce, baked goods, honey, and artisan vendors — get there before 10 a.m. if you want first pick of the strawberries and pastries. Outdoor and open-air; the light drizzle forecast shouldn't be a factor that early.
Touch A Truck at West Lincoln Community Centre runs Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — no tickets, no registration, just show up. Big rigs, construction machines, and community vehicles kids can climb on and explore, plus food trucks on site. Note this one is in Grimsby, so factor in the drive from Burlington.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · West Lincoln Community Centre · Free
Culinary Kids Club at Ireland House Museum (Joseph Brant Museum) runs Sunday 1:30–3:30 p.m. for ages 8–12. It's a drop-off program — kids cook, parents get two hours. Cost is $30 per child and pre-registration is required; space is limited so check availability before Sunday.
The All Colours Agricultural Fair at Country Heritage Park runs all three days, with Saturday being the middle day. Tractor pulls, tractor rides, a Kid Zone, heritage buildings, and a car show — parking is free and admission is pay-what-you-can. A full-day option if you want to anchor the weekend somewhere with range.
Author Chris Paul Rainbows brings the Piggy Mobile to Ellenoire on Sunday at 2 p.m. for a reading and signing of Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants. It's a Pride-season storytime with a signed-book option and a short runtime — one hour, done by 3 p.m. Good fit for the 3-to-7 crowd.
The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology hosts Train Days Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with miniature steam trains running on the outdoor track courtesy of the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers. Museum admission is by donation, train rides are free, and the Boiler House and Pumphouse are open for self-guided tours. Check their Instagram before you go — rides cancel in rain.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology · Free
Royal Botanical Gardens runs guided one-hour tours of Hendrie Park on select Saturdays, with this weekend's tour starting at 10:30 a.m. Tour themes shift with what's in bloom, so June should have roses and early summer perennials. It's an add-on to general admission, first-come first-served — arrive at the garden gate by 10:15 a.m.
