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Mild and cloudy both days — no rain, no heat, no excuses. This is peak fall-outing weather for Burlington families. Springridge Farm is the obvious anchor for the weekend, but there's enough going on Saturday afternoon to fill the whole day if you plan the sequence right. Sunday is quieter; Ireland House Museum picks up the slack with a hands-on Victorian school session that works well for ages 5 and up.
Springridge Farm's Harvest Weekends run Saturdays and Sundays through the fall, and this Saturday is still September pricing — $16 per person aged 2–92, versus $19 starting in October. The Giant Corn Trail is only open on weekends, and the bakery has pies and pumpkins ready to go. Get there before 11 a.m. if you want parking without a hike.
Sat · 9:00 a.m. · Springridge Farm
Ireland House Museum's September edition of How to Be a Victorian puts kids in a one-room schoolhouse mindset — dip pens, handwriting drills, and the rules of 19th-century school life. It runs Sunday 1–4 p.m. and is designed for ages 5–12. Free for family membership holders; walk-ins welcome if space allows, but pre-registration locks in your spot.
Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Ireland House Museum · Free
Brant Hills Library is hosting a guided meditation and clay session Saturday 2–4 p.m. for kids 6–12 with an accompanying adult. Kids shape and decorate a clay piece to take home. It's free, funded through the City of Burlington Culture Days grant, and capped at one hour — manageable even for kids who don't sit still easily.
Sat · 2:00 p.m. · BPL – Brant Hills · Free
Sunday's Springridge session runs the same format as Saturday — Fun Farmyard, Giant Corn Trail, bakery, pumpkin picking — still at the $16 September rate. If Saturday fills up or you want a slower morning, Sunday is the backup. Same hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun · 9:00 a.m. · Springridge Farm
The Loft at Longo's Walkers Line is running a kids' cooking class Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Grades 1–6. The menu: stuffed crust pizza, pizza muffins, and a dessert pizza. It's a two-hour hands-on session, so plan lunch around it — they'll eat what they make.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · The Loft @ Longo’s Walkers Line
Royal Duck Bounce Park is set up inside Burlington Centre all day Saturday. Inflatable attractions, drop-in format, no set schedule — useful if you need an indoor option after the market or want to burn energy before dinner. Check Burlington Centre's site for current pricing before you go.
Sat · 12:00 a.m. · Burlington Centre
Burlington Lions Club Farmers Market runs Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Burlington Centre parking lot. Local produce, baked goods, honey, and artisan vendors. Early is better for selection; it's a good first stop before heading to Springridge or the bounce park next door.
Sat · 8:00 a.m. · Burlington Centre · Free
Royal Duck Bounce Park is also open Sunday at Burlington Centre, same all-day drop-in format. Pairs well with a Sunday morning that doesn't have a firm plan yet, especially if the kids need to move after a quiet morning.
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Burlington Centre
WANDER is a free, drop-in arts experience at Burlington Performing Arts Centre Saturday 1–4 p.m., part of Culture Days. Dance, acrobatics, spoken word, and interactive installations pop up throughout the building — you explore at your own pace. No tickets, no schedule, just show up. Good for curious kids who like to roam.
Sat · 1:00 p.m. · Burlington Performing Arts Centre · Free
The Westdale Theatre in Hamilton is screening How to Train Your Dragon Saturday 1–4 p.m. as a sensory-friendly showing — lights dimmed but not dark, lower sound, no ads or trailers, and a quiet room available. Open captions and descriptive audio are on for everyone. Tickets are free, funded by the Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival.
Sat · 1:00 p.m. · The Westdale Theatre · Free
