Hamilton 
Events Description
From community partners like the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Public Library, SoupFest and Neighbourhood Associations – Winterfest gives you every excuse to get out of the house to connect with your community.
More than 60 events across the city from pancake breakfasts to art exhibitions, concerts to sporting events.
The Winterfest HUB brings the rooftop plaza of Jackson Square to life at night with remarkable light creations by artists from across Ontario, and a series of FREE events that are not to be missed.
Winterfest POP is a 10,000 square foot pop culture explosion in the heart of downtown Hamilton! Revisit the nostalgia of your youth through interactive exhibitions of plush toys and action figures, scratch n’ sniff stickers and video games, and so much more.
- 6-hole mini putt course desgined by the Young Architects of Hamilton
- 1963 Wurlitzer Jukebox filled with local music (all free to play)
- Pinball and Arcade Games (all free to play)
- Ride the Rocket – a vintage mechanical rocket with images from the James Webb Telescope
- a massive mural made from Scratch & Sniff Stickers
- PLUSH > Hundreds of stuffed animals in a featured exhibit
- ACTION JACKSON > hundreds of action figures from vintage G.I. Joe to the original Action Jackson
- Displays of vintage toys including Barbie, My Little Pony, Star Wars, WWF and much more
- Free cotton candy and locally-made ROMA pizza
- Gift Shop with treats and drinks, toys and collectables
- Don’t miss the exhibition of the year designed to bring you back to your childhood!
Love in Lights is the brightest Valentine’s day Party in Hamilton. Celebrate the day amongst light installations of the Winterfest HUB, a live DJ, a delicions dessert from Always Pancakes, photos with out onsite photographer and a signature Love in Lights LED light up surprise!
Winterfest Hub
Explore the city above the city! The Winterfest HUB brings the rooftop plaza of Jackson Square to life with a series of FREE events that are not to be missed. Three free live concerts, FROST QUEENS Drag Show, light installations, food vendors and more.
Winterfest Pop
A 10,000 square foot pop culture explosion in the heart of downtown Hamilton! Revisit the nostalgia of your youth through interactive exhibitions. Pinball to plush toys, videogames to mini putt, pizza, cotton candy and so much more located inside Jackson Square.
Family Day Extravaganza
Presented by Incite Foundation. A free full-day of fun in partnership with the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Public Library at the Winterfest HUB. Live music, kids activities, pancakes, pizza and loads of interactive experiences to make Family Day a hit!
HOW MUCH
Tickets: Free & Ticketed.
Hamilton Pop:
Adult Admission: $22.12
Student Admission: $16.85
Child Admission: $11.56
Winterfest LOVE in LIGHTS: $22.12
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: February 2-19, 2024
Winterfest POP @ Jackson Square, 100 King Street West Hamilton:
All Ages – Tuesday through Friday – 5pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 9pm
Family Day – 10am to 6pm
POP After Dark – 19+ ONLY – Tuesday through Sunday – 9pm to Midnight
Winterfest HUB — February 9 to 19 | 5:00 – 10:00 nightly @ Jackson Square Rooftop Plaza, 100 King Street West
Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on February 19 for the Family Day Extravaganza.
Winterfest LOVE in LIGHTS – Wednesday, February 14, 2024 · 6 – 10pm
Venue: Various locations in Hamilton
