Upcoming Events in Hamilton
16th Annual JR DiGS Acoustic Christmas Concert
Everyone's favourite festive fundraising event returns for its 16th year. A Hamilton holiday tradition.
Salute to Vienna
This holiday season let Salute to Vienna make your New Years an enchanting one to remember at FirstOntario Concert Hall.
Go on a journey through the Golden Age of Vienna with a full orchestra, breathtaking dancing along with a little wit and charm. Ring in a new year with this celebration of music, beauty, and human connection.
For full event and ticket information, visit the Core Entertainment website.
https://www.coreentertainment.ca/events/detail/stv24
1 Summers Lane,
Hamilton, L8P 4Y3
Parent & Kids Sushi Making Class
Learn how to make 2 sushi rolls from scratch (a California roll and a hand roll)! Each ticket comes with a drink too.
Candles and Cocktails
Indulge in an evening of cocktails and candles at this hands-on candle making class!
Hot Sauce Expo
Get ready for HotSauceFest 2024, the ultimate spicy celebration where you can savour the hottest sauces, and explore bold new flavours.
The Art of Poultry Butchery
A hands-on butchery workshop that will give you an understanding of basic butchery and send you home with 2 chickens that YOU prepared.
Heritage Day Celebration
The Hamilton Wentworth Heritage Association and the Tourism and Culture Division of the City of Hamilton invite residents to a Heritage Day celebration and social in The Coach House at Dundurn, followed by free tours of Dundurn Castle.
Soupfest 2025
Savor local flavors at Living Rock's Soupfest! Enjoy delicious soups and support youth programs. Every ticket makes a difference!
War-Fare: An 1812 Military Culinary Journey
Join us for this hands-on cooking workshop and gain a deeper understanding of the daily lives of soldiers during the War of 1812.
War of 1812 Tour
Embark on a historical adventure at Burlington Heights, a British Military stronghold from 1813 to 1815 and now home to The Hamilton Cemetery.
Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek
Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812.
The Iron Pour
The Steam Museum is pleased to welcome the Canadian Society for Contemporary Iron Arts (CSCIA) for a public Iron Pour!
Canada Day Military Tattoo
Join us for a spectacular evening of fun and music on July 1!
Cootes Paradise Winter Concert
Come celebrate the holidays with us at Cootes Paradise Holiday Event - a festive gathering filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer!
Family Fun Day (Copy)
Join us in the Fischer Gallery for fun, hands-on art-making inspired by our new exhibitions and permanent collection.
AGH Members: Free
Non Members: $5.00 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children.
Gallery admission is included.
Please note, parents and guardians are required to stay with their kids at all times.
Wake Up and Dance Ecstatic Dance
Rise and Align! Move into the new week with intention, meditation, dance and sound healing. DATE: Sunday, Dec 15th, 9AM - 1PM.
Santa Survivor
Hamilton's longest running and funniest seasonal improv comedy show is back. Santa Survivor! This parody of the Survivor TV show has elves voting each other off the North Pole to see who gets to join Santa on the great toy distribution. Audience suggestions inspire conniving elves to outwit and outlaugh each other to secure their place on the big ride. Matt Bandura is back as the cheekiest Santa that Hallmark would never endorse.
American Sign Language (ASL) Christmas Evening Tour for the Deaf
In partnership with the Ontario Deaf Foundation, we are pleased to offer a Christmas Evening Tour for members of the Deaf community, with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation provided. Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening.
The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
Celebrate the holidays with festive favourite The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition at the FirstOntario Concert Hall.
Created by choreographer and artistic director Bengt Jörgen and set to Tchaikovsky’s score, this iconic ballet helps to ignite the Christmas spirit.
For full show and ticket information, visit the Core Entertainment website.
https://www.coreentertainment.ca/events/detail/nutcracker2024
1 Summers Lane,
Hamilton, L8P 4Y3
Holiday Cheer
Gather your friends and family, and head to Holiday Cheer, happening December 7th on Ottawa Street North
Christmas in Gore Park - Tree Lighting
This free, family-friendly event features the annual Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm kicking off the holiday festivities with a dazzling display.
National Housing Day
National Housing Day, officially recognized by the Federal Government of Canada in 2000, is a day to recognize the ongoing efforts to improve access to safe and affordable housing across the country.
A Village Christmas
Find the festivities happening at the Old Ancaster Town Hall. Please bring a new unwrapped toy, cash, or a gift card to donate to Ancaster Community Services in support of their holiday programs.
Binbrook Tree Lighting & Christmas Bazaar
Fire, friends, hot chocolate, crafts, bake sale, handmade items, market vendors, horse and buggy rides (weather dependent), and live music by local artist Sean Bienhaus!
Christmas Evening Tours
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Begin your experience with carol-singing in the front hall, followed by an extended tour of Sir Allan MacNab's home and a chance to sample an assortment of traditional foods served in Dundurn's historic kitchen.
Christmas Model Train Show
Join the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology for a Christmas Model Train Show in the Woodshed.
Pudding Club Cooking Workshop
Spoons at the ready! Join us for a unique and entertaining evening exploring the world of puddings at Dundurn Castle.
CPKC Holiday Train in Hamilton!
The Holiday Train begins rolling across southern Ontario Nov. 23, with stops in various cities until Nov. 30. Northern Ontario stops continue through Dec. 3.
“Since its inaugural journey in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $24.3 million and collected approximately 5.3 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the U.S.,” the company said on its website.
Date: Nov. 23
Artists: American Authors and KT Tunstall
Address: West Kinneary Yard, Hamilton, Ontario.
Event Time: 8 to 8:40 p.m.
Breaking Through the Vault Poetry Club
High school and university students!
Drop by the gallery to join us for Breaking Through the Vault; a monthly poetry club that fosters connection, exploration, socialization, and creation alongside the AGH and Hamilton You Poets.
This innovative program reimagines the world we live in through art and poetic liberty, offering collaboration on multi-channeled projects, podcasts, writing support, and an audio tour of the city.
Family Fun Day
Join us in the Fischer Gallery for fun, hands-on art-making inspired by our new exhibitions and permanent collection.
AGH Members: Free
Non Members: $5.00 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children.
Gallery admission is included.
Please note, parents and guardians are required to stay with their kids at all times.
Odyssey by Celtic Thunder
The talented Celtic Thunder Band lends their instrumental prowess throughout, providing an authentic and sonically rich backdrop to the vocal performances. Their expert musicianship underscores the music's Irish roots, while their versatility ensures that every song, regardless of genre, is treated with the respect and creativity it deserves.
Hamilton Santa Claus Parade
The Hamilton Santa Claus Parade Committee has some exciting news this year.
WE HAVE A NEW PARADE ROUTE!
Due to changes in the downtown core and the coming work for the LRT, we have moved the parade up the mountain. We will be starting the parade on Upper Sherman and Acadia Drive. We will head North on Upper Sherman to Limeridge Road, then West to Lime Ridge Mall. The parade will travel down the backside of the Lime Ridge parking lot ending in the North East corner.
With the new route we will also be starting the parade at a new time. This years parade will be held on November 16th, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This new start time has allowed us to work with Cadillac Fairview for some Parade related events at Lime Ridge Mall.
We will be starting our parade again this year with our annual food drive. Mission services will be collecting non-perishable food items and any financial donations. We ask that everyone show your generosity for those who require the valuable aid that Mission Services provide.
#SANTASINTHEHAMMER
We welcome volunteers and contributions.
Event Website
City of Hamilton Garrison Parade and Service
A parade of Hamilton and area veterans, garrison units and cadet corps will leave the John Foote V.C. Armouries, 200 James St N, at 10:15 am and will proceed south to Gore Park on King St E. Outdoor service begins at 10:45 am at Veterans’ Place at Gore Park, King Street East.
Marine Careers Expo
The Marine Careers Expo (MCE), hosted by the Royal Canadian Navy in partnership with the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation and the Canadian Coast Guard, is all about showcasing shipboard and shore-based career opportunities. There will be tons of exhibitors from across the country promoting their job openings, training programs, and even a chance to tour vessels.
Music Feeds the Soul
Please join us for an afternoon of Opera and Musical Theatre favourites, and more, featuring Hillary Tuf ord, Mezzo soprano, Romulo Delgado, Tenor, members of the SOLO Chorus, Sabatino Vacca, Piano.
Each ticket has a different price from $1 to $95.
Choose your own ticket price!
Tickets available at the church or
through Eventbrite via our website:
https://www.westdaleunited.ca/our-event/concert/
A Mystery Experience
The Bard and Bear Games Cafe and AGH have partnered to bring you an immersive mystery experience that provides a visual feast as well as a tricky adventure. Featuring artworks from the Directors Collect: 110 Years exhibition, you will need to solve visual riddles, themed puzzles, and more to discover the hidden secrets that lie within the artworks. Prepare for an immersive evening of suspense, secrets, and surprises! Use logic and teamwork to find clues, solve puzzles, and find the answer before the clock counts down.
Suitable for all ages!
Available Time slots:
Saturday October 26, 3:00-6:00 PM
Saturday October 26, 6:00-9:00 PM
Friday November 8, 6:00-9:00 PM
Saturday November 9, 3:00-6:00 PM
Saturday November 9, 6:00-9:00 PM
RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail
Celebrate the Halloween season in style at RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail.
Bring your friends together to explore RBG's Hendrie Garden under the cover of darkness this Halloween. Let the glow of jack-o-lanterns guide you along the path to the Hendrie Valley where you'll enjoy an evening filled with mid-way rides, music, food, and local craft brews.
For full event and ticket information, visit Royal Botanical Gardens website.
Royal Botanical Gardens
https://www.rbg.ca/events/rbg-after-dark-boos-brews/
680 Plains Rd W,
Hamilton, L7T 4H4
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Grab the kiddos, put on some festive gear, and follow the magical glow of jack-o-lanterns down The Great Pumpkin trail this fall at Royal Botanical Gardens.
As you roam the trail, enjoy live entertainment, pumpkin-themed activities, and fall treats. If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate the fall season with the whole family, this is it!
For full event information and to purchase your tickets, visit Royal Botanical Garden's website.
Royal Botanical Gardens
https://www.rbg.ca/events/the-great-pumpkin-trail/?on=2024-10-18
680 Plains Road W,
Hamilton, L7T 4H4
YAC (Youth Arts Collective) Art Making Meetup
This creative opportunity is dedicated and open to creative folks aged 14 – 25 years. There are no pre-requisite skills or creative abilities required to participate. No registration is required so come as you are!
We provide lots of art supplies and inspiration but everyone is welcome to bring their own materials.
Contact Tyler tvanholst@artgalleryofhamilton for more information.
Sounding Spaces
Sounding Spaces is a sound art/music collective based in Hamilton and led by Tony Vieira. The collective of musicians performs improvised and sketch-composed soundscapes that respond to architectural spaces and natural physical elements. These sound experiments are intended to explore and activate the full sensorium.
Free Admission
Hamilton Water Walk 2024
Please join us as we - for our fourth and final year of the cycle - walk in prayer and thanks for the water that runs through and around our home. For four years, the Hamilton Harbour Water Walk had began and ended at Bayfront Park, encircling the Hamilton Harbour. Then, following the news that 24 billion litres of raw sewage had been allowed to flow directly into the Chedoke Creek and down into Coote's Paradise, the second Hamilton Water Walk began in 2020 around Cootes Paradise. The city chose to do nothing about the spill but, upon order, began some modest remediation efforts.
Last year, we decided to extend our walk around both Cootes Paradise and the Hamilton Harbour. These two bodies of water are inseparable and the health of one affects the health of the other. We will do the same this year.
We do this to give thanks to the water, to offer our love, and put our collective heart towards its healing. We believe that the remediation begins with healing our relationship to the water.
The first day of the walk is pleasant but it isn't easy. Around Cootes, we will mostly be using the trail system and the ground is uneven and at times steep. Around the Harbour, we must walk through the Industrial Zone and the air is very polluted. It is rather unpleasant and can sometimes make people feel ill.
THIS YEAR, WE WILL NOT BE WALKING IN ONE LARGE GROUP AS WE HAVE IN YEARS PAST. We will be taking shifts in smaller groups over the two days. If you have an interest in signing up for a shift, please message the page and we can talk about the responsibility of it.
It is regretful that the nature of this ceremony means not everyone can participate in the walk due to accessibility concerns. However, the walk must be supported by a sacred fire and the fire is as important as the walk itself. Everyone is welcome to join our firekeeper - Fred Bowering - at Princess Point at any time during the three days and nights to help him keep the fire or simply to sit and visit. He will be located next to the parking lot on flat ground.
On the Sunday when we are done, we will enjoy a feast and giveaway together back at Princess Point. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE FEAST!! Please consider donating a special meal to the feast and please bring one or two small items for the giveaway.
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE FEAST:
1) Yourself & friends
2) Food for the feast (if you can)
6) Feast bundle (plate, utensils, & a cup)
7) Something small for the giveaway blanket
We ask that water walkers who follow skirt teachings to wear skirts, but there will be no questions asked as per how you choose to come. This is a Two-Spirit and Queer friendly ceremony.
There is parking at Princess Point at the cost of $15 per day - try to carpool and split the costs as much as possible.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE WATER WALK
1) please donate towards costs for the event - we will need water, firewood, feast food, and gas for the support vehicles! e-transfer to hamiltonharbourwaterwalk@gmail.com works!
2) volunteer your time as a support vehicle driver or whatever other skills you have to offer!
3) donate a meal to the feast for when the water walk returns to Princess Point!
4) ask us how you can support our firekeeper as he holds that sacred space for the ceremony!
4) share the facebook event page with your friends!