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The Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun for Kids in Hamilton, Ontario
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items Looking for the best summer activities for kids in Hamilton, Ontario, in 2025? Whether you're a local or visiting, Hamilton and its surrounding areas offer exciting outdoor adventures, splash pads, wildlife encounters, and hands-on learning experienc...
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🏞️ Outdoor Adventures, Beaches & Parks
🎡 Theme Parks & Amusement Centers
🌊 Water Fun & Splash Pads
🐾 Animal & Nature Encounters
🎭 Museums & Educational Fun
🛍️ Markets, Festivals & Events
🏞️ Outdoor Adventures, Beaches & Parks
These beautiful waterfront parks offer scenic trails, picnic areas, and a unique tugboat playground. Rent a bike or enjoy a family stroll along the lake!
Bayfront Park - Best free family parks in Hamilton
Cool off at Valens Lake or spend time fishing!
Valens Lake Conservation Area - Hamilton Conservation Authority
Right beside Treetop treeking you will find a really nice beach with the bouncy castle fun inside! There is also a really nice splash pad in the park as well!
Binbrook Conservation Area: Best Beach and Splash Pad for Cooling Off
One of the most scenic trails in Hamilton! Take a short hike to stunning lookout points with breathtaking views of Tew’s Falls and Dundas Valley. A perfect adventure for families who love nature!
Dundas Valley Conservation Area - Hamilton Conservation Authority
🎡 Theme Parks & Amusement Centers
Located near Confederation Park, this amusement park offers mini-golf, bumper cars, batting cages, and rock climbing—all in one place!
Adventure Village - Mini-golf & MORE for kids in Hamilton
or adventurous families, this treetop obstacle course offers ziplining, climbing, and swinging bridges set in a forest environment. A great way to get active outdoors!
Treetop Trekking - Best adventure parks near Hamilton
The largest theme park in Canada, featuring thrilling roller coasters, KidZville, and Splash Works Water Park! A must-visit for families looking for summer excitement!
Canada's Wonderland: (Vaughan, ON – Day Trip! 🚗)
A high-energy indoor trampoline park with dodgeball, foam pits, and obstacle courses! Great for rainy days or when kids need to burn off energy!
Indoor Trampoline Park Hamilton Ontario - Flying Squirrel
The perfect family outing for Canada Day celebrations! Enjoy free outdoor concerts, fun family activities, and an incredible fireworks display over Hamilton’s Bayfront Park.
Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park | City of Hamilton
Need something to do on a rainy day? This place is fun & affordable. My son loves the arcade games!
Laser Tag in Hamilton | Perfect for Fun Family, Birthdays & Corporate Events
A small bowling alley in the city but my favourite! Glow in the dark bowling upstairs plus a less robust busy overstimulating atmosphere that you find at splitsville. GREAT for kids with sensory needs!
Mountain Lanes Bowling - Hamilton, Ontario.
🌊 Water Fun & Splash Pads
Beat the summer heat with giant waterslides, a massive wave pool, and a relaxing lazy river. Great for a fun-filled family day!
Wild Waterworks - Best water parks near Hamilton
Check out Gage Park for free water fun! Perfect for toddlers and younger kids on hot summer days.
Gage Park & Splash Pad
Visit this site to see the MANY outdoor pools/splash pads that are throughout Hamilton!
Outdoor & Wading Pools | City of Hamilton
🐾 Animal & Nature Encounters
Why Go? Drive through Canada’s largest safari park and see lions, giraffes, zebras, and elephants up close. Kids will love the splash pad, animal encounters, and educational shows.
African Lion Safari - Best animal parks near Hamilton
A small, family-friendly zoo where kids can feed goats, see exotic animals, and walk scenic nature trails. A hidden gem for animal lovers!
Twin Valley Zoo | Brantford's #1 Thing to Do
One of the largest botanical gardens in Canada, RBG offers interactive children’s programs, beautiful hiking trails, and a dedicated nature play area
Royal Botanical Gardens - Nature walks for families Ontario
🎭 Museums & Educational Fun
Step aboard a real World War II naval ship! Kids can explore the decks, try interactive exhibits, and learn about Canada’s naval history.
HMCS Haida National Historic Site - Historic places to visit in Hamilton
Home to over 40 historic aircraft, this hands-on museum lets kids climb into cockpits and even book a vintage warplane flight!
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Best Museums for Kids in Hamilton
Travel back in time at this 19th-century mansion! Families can explore the castle, try traditional cooking demos, and enjoy the stunning gardens.
Dundurn National Historic Site - Historic landmarks in Hamilton
🛍️ Markets, Festivals & Events
A great spot to grab fresh fruit, local treats, and unique snacks for a fun food adventure!
Hamilton Farmers' Market
Supercrawl is Hamilton’s premier multi-arts festival, fusing new and independent music with art installations, fashion, performance, literature, theatre, and artisanal craft. Supercrawl’s diverse multi-disciplinary program of sound, performance, vis...
Super Crawl - multi-arts festival
The Festival of Friends is an annual three-day free summer music festival held on the Civic Holiday weekend August at Gage Park in Hamilton, Ontario. It is the largest free event of its type in Canada.
Festival of Friends
An iconic annual event where families can enjoy midway rides, live music, and the famous peach sundaes. It's a celebration of community spirit with plenty of activities for kids.
Winona Peach Festival - August 22-24
Support Canada’s largest Birthday Party on Canada Day weekend with this fun night of food, fellowship, and Raffle/Door Prizes and a Silent Auction
It's Your Festival - June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2025 - Hamilton ...