Labour Day Long Weekend in Hamilton
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Hamilton Labour Day Parade and Picnic
Join Hamilton and District Labour Council for the annual Labour Day Parade and Picnic. Live entertainment, food, beer tent, family & children’s activities! Details
Monday, September 4, 2023
Parade | Starts 10:30 AM
Picnic | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Bayfront Park, Hamilton
Free
Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Each year, Canada’s largest Ribfest features award-winning Ribbers from all over North America who show off their succulent skills and compete for titles such as “Best Sauce” and “Best Ribs”. The event takes place over Labour Day weekend and provides visitors with jam-packed, family-friendly fun, including musical entertainment, an artisan fair, activities for the kids and, of course, messy, mouth-watering ribs! Details
September 1 – 4, 2023
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Free
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
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
$22.95 – $48.95
The Monster
The Monster is the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course boasting 40 unique challenges that will test every challenger. Details
August 31 – Septmber 3, 2023
FirstOntario Centre, 101 York Blvd, Hamilton
$34.85
U-Pick Apples: Apple Picking at Luna Farms
Located in picturesque Niagara Escarpment, Luna Farms offers apple picking right off the tree. Choose from over 25 varieties of your favourite, locally grown apples and immerse yourself in the age-old fall tradition of harvesting fruit. Luna Farms also has a fabulous farm shop on site where you can find Concord grapes, empire plums and pre-picked homegrown apples. Details
Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays | | 9am-5pm
Luna Farms, 8th Road, Stoney Creek
Entrance fee is minimum 5lb bag purchase per person
Kingsview Community Church Fireworks Festival
End summer with a bang and join us for our first ever Kingsview Community Church Fireworks Festival! With food trucks and fun for the whole family, this professional fireworks show is the perfect way to celebrate the long week-end! Details
Sunday September 3, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Paramount Park, 1170 Paramount Drive, Stoney Creek
Free
Get your tickets: Applefest Fall Fair on Sunday, October 1, 2023
Fairies in the Forest
Join us for a magical fairy event for every age at Westfield Heritage Village. Details
September 3 – 4, 2023 | Two-hour time slots 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
Reservation Fee: $10.00, Vehicle Fee: $11.00, Per Person Fee: $5.00
Clovermead Adventure Farm
Connect with nature, create lasting memories and build family traditions. Come enjoy the family fun farm with your family! Details
Monday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$20.99 – $25.99 +HST per person
The Hanes Sunflower & Corn Maze
Looking to get lost in a picturesque setting and forget the outside world? After that perfect Selfie or Instagram shot? Or maybe you are just looking to appreciate the majesty that is a field of sunflowers? No matter what your reason you won’t be disappointed at the Hanes Sunflower Maze! Featuring a variety of sizes and colours of Sunflowers from two to twelve feet tall in yellows, oranges and reds our 5 acre sunflower maze offers a fun and educational game for kids and adults alike combined with the opportunity to appreciate nature in all of its glory. Visit our Farmland (Admission included with Maze) and meet the animals or try our pedal kart track! Get your cameras ready.
The HANES CORN MAZE is a human sized puzzle, carved into over 20 acres of 10′ tall walls of cornstalks! Find all the checkpoints and solve the puzzle. This is an event for all ages, bring the kids for help! Details
Sunflower & Corn Maze | August 1 to 31, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Corn Maze | September 1- 30 & October 1-31, 2023 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Hanes Corn Maze, Dundas
$12 – $19
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South Simcoe Railway Scenic Excursions
“All Aboard” for a scenic journey through the Beeton Creek Valley aboard South Simcoe Railway’s historic excursion train. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM
Mill Street west in downtown Tottenham (~90 minutes from downtown Hamilton)
$9 to $17
Visit the Twin Valley Nature Park
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Nature Park is a 25 acre, family-run, wildlife park home to over 80 species of animals! Details
Daily | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
$10.50 – $20
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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Fall Festival at Brantwood Farms
Join us for fall fun on the farm. Wagon Rides Giant Jumping Pillow Corn Maze Haunted Barn Obstacle Course Corn Pit Straw Castle Mini Maze Tractor Go-Karts. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, September 2 – October 29, 2023
Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
$16
Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are ready to pick. Check out these farms for some great options
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting.
Places to Go For Apple Picking in Greater Toronto Area & Hamilton
Lazy River Floating or Tubing
There are various options around Hamilton for scenic lazy river-tubing. Experience one of them as you explore low-flowing rivers that are safe and surrounded by some of the province’s best examples of nature this labour day weekend.
Sunflower Fields and Mazes in Ontario
A visit to a sunflower farm is surely a cause for a smile, photo ops, and plenty of sunshine. Walk on a path through a sea of yellow flowers and purchase a specialty product from a store on-site to commemorate your summer experience. In Ontario, these flowers bloom for about two weeks only from early to late August/early September. Details
If you are going just for sunflowers, do call the farm to know more about the bloom condition.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
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
Festival AfroJazz
The Hamilton Afro-jazz Festival celebrates African, Afro-descendant and Francophone cultures by providing a platform for local and international artists to perform for a diverse audience, creating a unique cultural experience for community members, residents and visitors alike. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
Free
III. Live Theatre/Performing Arts
Tottering Biped Theatre presents “The Tempest”
Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present a new spin on William Shakespeare’s final play “The Tempest.” An epic tale that involves shipwrecks, magic, betrayal, music, colonialism, revenge and family. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join the iconic characters of Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Caliban, Ferdinand and more on the back lawn of the Castle for an unforgettable theatrical experience. Details
August 15 – 18, 21 – 25, 28 to September 2, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Pay-What-You-Can
Drive-in Movies
What better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars? Check out the Drive-in Theatres in Ontario.
Movies at Starlite Drive-In Stoney Creek. Details
Movies at 5 Drive-In Oakville. Details
For more ideas see, Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
IV. Sports
Namaste Hamilton!
Join the instructor for a FREE 1 hour class at Gage Park on Saturdays at 10:30am! All ages and abilities are welcome! Kids are welcome too. Slow gentle flow, with modifications offered. Bring your mat, your hat, and your water!
Celebrate summer and enjoy the gardens, the greenhouse, the Children’s Museum, and the Gage Park Fountain. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gage Park – Rose Garden, Hamilton
Free
Labour Day Classic – Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts
Be a part of the football tradition as Hamilton Tiger-Cats plays against the Toronto Argonauts in the Labour Day Classic at Tim Hortons Field. Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 3:30 PM
Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton
Bronte Rocks Regatta
The regatta is open to all yachts 20’ and over, Sharks and limited one design fleets. Margaritaville, Dark ’n’ Stormies, hors d’oeuvres after racing, Live entertainment Saturday night, Late night BBQ. Details
September 2 – 3, 2023
Bronte Harbour Yacht Club, 2514 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Racing Registration $40 +HST
Dinner Tickets $20 per person +HST
Labour Day Weekend Classic 5K
Participate in the Labour Day Weekend Classic 5K on Sunday, September 3rd at Bayfront Park in Hamilton. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 11:00 AM
Bayfront Park, Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
$49.74
Yoga with Goats
Need a break from all the stuff going on in your life? Not a problem we have a great way to breathe, relax, and feel refreshed. Come join us for yoga with goats. You’ll have 40 minutes of yoga while surrounded by goats followed by 20 minutes of cuddle session with the goats and photo opportunity. Details
Various dates
Triple C Farm, 500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster
$35 per class (+ HST)
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
City parks and green spaces, Provincial parks and conservation reserves, City of Hamilton Trails as well as Hamilton Conservation Authority conservation areas are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 of the Best Hiking Trails in Hamilton
- 25 Must Visit Nature Attractions and Parks in Hamilton
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
- 100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks
- 25 Waterfalls to Visit Near Toronto
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
IV. Exhibitions and Other Events
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 14, 2023
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Spices of India 2023
Join us at Pier 4 (Bayfront) Park in Hamilton for a vibrant and unforgettable celebration. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Indian cuisine, featuring delectable dishes from various regions. Get ready to dance to the rhythmic beats of Garba, a traditional Gujarati folk dance with the live artists. Don’t miss this celebration of Indian culture! Details
September 2 – 3, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Pier 4 (Bayfront) Park, 64 Leander Dr, Hamilton
Free
A Call From Our Ancestors: Drum Circle
This BYO (bring your own) event is hosted in Central Park on New St in Burlington, ON. Join the event for a sense of community and a weekly reset of grounded energy. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Central Park, 2299 New Street, Burlington
$17.31
The Black & Gold Patio Party
The Black & Gold Patio Party is in celebration of the longstanding rivalry between Hamilton and Toronto, in hiphop form. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 5:30 PM
293 Barton Street East, Hamilton
$8.00
Labour Day BYOP Big Game
Join our largest game of the year and one of the few Bring Your Own Paintball (BYOP) events at Soldiers of Fortune!. Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Soldiers Of Fortune Paintball, 6320 English Church Road East, Hamilton
$43.63
Visit the Whistling Gardens
If you haven’t been to the Whistling Gardens before, plan a trip and see why Whistling Gardens is voted as one of Canada’s Best Botanical Gardens. Details
Wednesday through Sunday, until Thanksgiving Monday
Whistling Gardens Ltd., 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville
Regular admission
Visit Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
Thinking of coming to explore DundasPeak, TewFalls or WebsterFalls? You must make a reservation in advance on weekends & holidays. Details
September 2, 3, 4, 2023
Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
$5 – $10
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
September 1 – 3, 2023 | 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Free outdoor event, pre-registration required.
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Festival of Fountains – The Night Gardens introduces guests to a highly visual immersive visitor experience to indulge all your senses! This interpretive storytelling experience of music, water, and lighting invite guests to experience the scenic botanical beauty at Whistling Gardens 22 acre multi-award-winning botanical gardens. Details
Saturday, August 26 – October 14, 2023
Whistling Gardens, 698 Concession 3 Townsend, Wilsonville
$22.60 to $33.90
Let’s Go Birding! (for beginners)
Would you like to learn about Ontario bird species and how to identify them in the field? Are you interested in taking up birding as a hobby? If either of these questions resonate with you, then “Let’s Go Birding” is the program for you! Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Nature Sanctuaries RBG, Hamilton
$20 + $1 Service Fee & HST
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Tour: Gardens for the Birds
Join a Garden Interpreter as they highlight different ways you can grow your own food. Details
August 18 to September 4, 2023 | 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W
Included with Membership, Included with General Admission
Discovery Station: Birds and Blooms
Visit our Garden Interpreter to discover more about our feathered friends and the plants they rely upon. Details
August 18 to September 4, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W
Included with Membership, Included with General Admission
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 Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks.
Enjoy Fall in Hamilton
Whether fall makes you want to cozy up indoors, walk through the city, or explore the changing natural scenery, Hamilton has something for everyone. Details
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
- 25 of the Best Hiking Trails in Hamilton
- 25 Must Visit Nature Attractions and Parks in Hamilton
- 25 Scenic Waterfalls to See During Winter
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