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Drizzle both days, temps in the mid-to-upper 20s. Not a washout, but enough to make you think twice about committing to an all-day outdoor festival. The good news: there's a strong indoor lineup this weekend, and the Burlington Latin Festival at Central Park runs rain or shine if you want to take the chance Saturday. Plan around the weather windows and you'll be fine.
The Art Gallery of Burlington runs its free Family Open Studio Sunday 1–4 PM, inspired by artist Roda Medhat's sculptural installation. Artist-instructors are on hand if your kids want direction, but you can also just show up and make things at your own pace. Free, indoor, and no registration required — solid Sunday anchor.
Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Art Gallery of Burlington · Free
The Burlington Latin Festival opens Saturday at Central Park with live music, food, and dancing. It's an outdoor event, so keep an eye on the drizzle — go mid-morning before the afternoon forecast gets uncertain. Two full days of programming means you can split your time if Saturday gets rained out.
Sat · 12:00 a.m. · Central Park Burlington · Free
Day two of the Burlington Latin Festival continues Sunday at Central Park with over 37 performances across the weekend. Sunday's forecast is slightly cooler at 22°C with similar drizzle odds, so layers help. The dancing and live performances make this one kids tend to remember.
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Central Park · Free
Breakfast with Elsa runs Sunday 10 AM–12 PM at District Kitchen + Bar on Burlington's downtown strip. Kids' tickets are $25 plus HST and gratuity and include breakfast, a meet-and-greet, photos, and activities. Adults order à la carte. Spots fill fast — check availability before Sunday morning.
Sun · 10:00 a.m. · District Kitchen + Bar
Nolan Gibson plays the Elgin Promenade Saturday 1–4 PM as part of the Downtown Summer Music Series. Free, outdoor, and this week's extras include face painting, caricatures, and typewriter poetry. If the drizzle holds off past noon, this is a low-commitment Saturday afternoon stop.
Sat · 1:00 p.m. · Elgin Promenade · Free
The Burlington Lions Club Farmers Market runs Saturday 8 AM–2 PM at Burlington Centre. Go early — the fresh produce and baked goods move quickly, and the earlier window has the best shot at dry weather. Local growers, honey, meats, and artisan goods are the core of it.
Sat · 8:00 a.m. · Burlington Centre · Free
The Hamilton Farmers Market's Market Kids Club wraps its summer series Saturday 10:30–11:30 AM with an Indigenous corn craft session led by Elaine Lee. It's drop-in, indoors, and free to attend. After the session, the full market is right there to explore.
Sat · 10:30 a.m. · Hamilton Farmers Market
Look Like Me, Read Like Me runs Saturday 11 AM–1 PM at the Mississauga Public Library Main Branch, facilitated by Halton Black Voices for kids aged 4–8. The program uses storytelling, games, and snacks to build confidence and a love of reading. Registration is required; parents must stay on-site.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · MPL Main branch · Free
Train Days at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology runs Sunday 11 AM–4 PM, with miniature steam train rides from the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers operating 11 AM–3 PM. Museum admission is by donation and includes self-guided tours of the 1859 Boiler House and Pumphouse. Note: train rides cancel in heavy rain, so check their Instagram before you drive out.
Sun · 11:00 a.m. · Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology · Free
Indigo Play Days wraps its summer run Saturday at 11 AM and 1 PM with a MAGNA-TILES building session tied to the picture book Tumford the Terrible. Kids build pet scenes after storytime and take their creation home. No reservation needed; spaces are limited so arrive a few minutes early.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · Select Indigo and Chapters stores · Free
