Things to do this August Long Weekend in Hamilton
Friday, August 4 – Monday, August 7, 2023
August long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Festival of Friends
The Festival of Friends is back for three full days of music, food, arts, crafts, and more! Details
August 4 – 6, 2023
Gage Park, Hamilton
Free
Halton Freedom Celebration Festival
The Halton Freedom Celebration Festival brings together musical acts, children’s and youth activities, cultural art, food, crafts; heritage, historical, and genealogical vendors promoting inclusivity and community integration. Details
Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
Free
Sunflower Festival at Brantwood Farms
Hundreds of thousands of sunflowers spread across gently rolling hills, nestled at the back of our picturesque family farm. stroll amongst the sunflowers, take advantage of photo spots and relax in the great outdoors. Details
August 5 – 7, 10 – 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
$13
African Lion Safari
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure – Get Closer Than You Ever Imagined to lions, giraffe, cheetah, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals! Details
Open Daily May 6 – September 4 and select dates from September 5 to October 8
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
$22.95 – $48.95
Visit the Twin Valley Nature Park
May 6 – October 15, 2023
Twin Valley Nature Park, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
$10.50 – $20
Clovermead Adventure Farm
Clovermead Adventure Farm has over 50 attractions so your children can burn energy in a healthy and naturally interactive way! Details
Monday – Saturday, May 23 – October 31, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$20.99 – $30.99 + HST
Summer Camp in French
Center Francophone Hamilton’s summer camp is a French speaking camp for kids from 4 to 7 years old The camp is from July 4 to August 18 and it’s held at 3 locations this year: Hamilton, Burlington and Milton. Details
July 4 – August 18, 2023
École Secondaire Georges-P.-Vanier, 100 Macklin St N, Hamilton
$230 to $240 per week
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Other Activities
- There are lots of activities at the Hamilton Public Library every weekend. Don’t forget to check them out!
- Visit the Twin Valley Nature Park
- Explore African Lion Safari
- Visit Clovermead Adventure Farm
- Enjoy Yoga with Goats
- Visit the Whistling Gardens
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II. Live Music
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Hamilton
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at various locations in and around Hamilton.
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Hamilton
Summer Music Series at Ireland House Museum
Enjoy an evening listening to local musicians on the historic grounds of Oakridge Farm at Ireland House Museum! The outdoor stage will feature local musicians on select Friday evenings throughout July and August. Performances are from 7:30pm – 8:30pm, gates open at 7pm. There will be lawn games to play and light refreshments available for purchase from local vendors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax while listening to local talent. Details
Fridays, July 14 – 28, August 11 – 25, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington
pay what you can
Music in the Gardens
Bring a lawn chair or pack a blanket, grab a cold drink and enjoy performances featuring local and award-winning musicians in a lovely garden setting. Details
Sundays, July 2 – August 27, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Road W. Burlington
Included in Garden Admission or Membership.
III. Live Theatre/Performing Arts
Movies Under the Stars
Join us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Details
Strange World | Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Kilbride Park, 2175 Blessington Street, Burlington
Free
Movies by the Lake
Treat yourself to night of summer wonder in our downtown. Details
Romeo + Juliet – 1996 | Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | approx. start time – 8:20 PM
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Free
IV. Sports
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats plays against vs Montreal Alouettes at Tim Hortons Field. Details
Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton
$35 – $111
Yoga with Goats
Come enjoy a gentle yoga flow while hanging out and cuddling with cute and adorable goats! Details
Saturday, August 5 – 1:00 PM
Triple C Farm, 500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster
$25 – $35
Hamilton Cardinals
vs Guelph Royals on Friday, August 4, 2023 | 7:35 PM
Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium, 1100 Mohawk Rd E, Hamilton
$0.00 – $12.00
V. Exhibitions and Other Events
Flower Field at Brantwood Farms
Stroll through the 3 acre flower field enjoying the sights and smells of over 60 varieties of flowers including sunflowers, lisianthus, zinnias, dahlias and sweet peas. Details
Opening July 27, 2023
Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
Advance $10 – $13
Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walks
Traditional Ghost Walk of the “Haunted City”. Running for 20 years with great ghost stories. Landmarks like the Royal Connaught, Right House, Hamilton Place, St. Paul’s Church and the Pigott Building… Details
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 8:30 PM
Royal Connaught Courtyard, 112 King St E, Hamilton
$12.39 to $14.16
Lucky Lion Night Market
Come hungry! Bring the entire family to Hamilton’s annual Lucky Lion Night Market and celebrate Asian culture and cusine. Details
August 4-7, 2023
Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr., Hamilton
Free
Visit Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
Thinking of coming to explore DundasPeak, TewFalls or WebsterFalls? You must make a reservation in advance. Details
August 5 – 7, 2023
Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
$5 – $10
Persian Cultural Group Hamilton
The Persian Cultural Group of Hamilton is a non profit organization that throws cultural celebrations through the year for the Persian community here in Hamilton. The annual Persian Tirgan dance celebration will take place on Pier 8 at the sun shelter. The event includes a DJ and our cultural dancing. Details
August 5, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Waterfront Stage – Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive
Free
QUARTZ: Queer Art Hang
Join us for QUARTZ: Queer Art Hang! QUARTZ at the AGH is a welcoming, accessible space for 2S-LGTBQIA+ community members to let their creativity thrive.
Drop by our casual art-making session any time between 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and/or participate in an artist-guided activity at 7:00 pm. Details
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Art gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, Hamilton
Free Admission
Discovery Station: Eat the Rainbow
Visit our Discovery Station to explore the many health benefits of eating colourful foods. Details
August 4 to 17, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W
Included with Membership, Included with General Admission
Guided Garden Tours
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff. The tour promises to be a pleasure for the mind and the senses. Details
Saturdays, and Sundays, July 7 – August 20, 2023 | 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Free outdoor event, pre-registration required.
Heritage Week 2023
Celebrate Burlington’s History during Heritage Week Aug. 5 to 12, 2023. Heritage Week is a time set aside to celebrate many of the aspects of Burlington’s heritage. Details
August 5 – 12, 2023
Various locations across Burlington
Hive Dive
Get suited up and join our beekeeper for a “hive dive” to take a look at the inner workings of our beehives. See and learn about the hard-working worker bees, the not so hard-working drones, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the queen bee. Details
Saturdays, until September 2, 2023
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
$149 + HST + gate fees per group
Farmers & Friends
Meet some of Mountsberg’s barnyard friends including goats, rabbits, sheep, and more. Learn about what they eat and how to care for them.Details
Saturdays and Sundays, until September 3, 2023
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
$10 per person + Gate fee
Talons and Tailfeathers
If you’re looking for a closer encounter with the Mountsberg Raptors then you’ll love Talons & Tailfeathers. This small-group experience with some of our resident raptors offers a meet and greet with our birds of prey while learning all about them. Details
Select Fridays & Saturdays, until October 7, 2023
Mountsberg Conservation Area, Milburough Line, Campbellville
$10 per person + Gate fee
Waterdown Farmers’ Market
The outdoor Saturday morning Market returns for its 10th season with special opening day activities including the Flamborough Horticultural Society’s Annual Spring Plant Sale and performances by talented local youth from CBY Music and Performing Arts, Waterdown Dancers’ Inc. and Waterdown Music Academy. Visit with your favourite returning vendors and meet new vendors. Details
Saturdays, until October 14, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551, 79 Hamilton St North
Free
Discovery at the Fishway
Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Details
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, July 3 to August 31, 2023 | 2:30 PM
The Fishway RBG, 680 Plains Rd W
FREE to attend, on-site parking fees apply at Princess Point (parking free of charge when displaying a member parking pass).
FREE to attend, on-site parking fees apply at Princess Point (parking free of charge when displaying a member parking pass).
The Weight of Clay 40 Years of the Collection
The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) is celebrating its fortieth anniversary with an intimate and personal retrospective exhibition titled, The Weight of Clay 40 Years of the Collection, running from June 16th to October 8th in the Lee-Chin Family Gallery. Details
June 16 – October 18, 2023
Art Gallery of Burlington , 1333 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
Free
Escape the Ghost Ship: Boat Cruise & Escape Game
Hop aboard and enjoy a cruise around the inner harbour while solving the mystery as a team. Embark on this deliciously thrilling adventure at 200 Harbour Front Drive Hamilton! Details
Thursday – Saturday, June 1 – October 28, 2023 | 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
200 Harbourfront Drive, Hamilton
$44 per person
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
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