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Labour Day Long Weekend in Hamilton
Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2020
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions. Few weekday and online events are also listed.
Coronavirus: What’s Open or Closed in Hamilton
For more ideas, see Fun Things to Do in Hamilton Area During COVID-19 Ontario Reopening Phase
Do check back nearer to the date for more events
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Labour Day 2020 Caravan & Tailgate
Our Labour Day Caravan starts at City Hall and makes its way up to the Starlite Drive-In for a “socially-distant” picnic like no other in Labour Day history! Details
Monday, September 7, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Starlite Drive In Theatre, 59 Green Mountain Rd E, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Stoney Creek
Free; Register
African Lion Safari Drive-thru
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure has re-opened! Guests can enjoy the drive through Game Reserves in the comfort of their own vehicle. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
$17.70 – $30.97
Night at the Museum
Experience history through a tour of our vintage aircraft collection. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2020 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd, Mount Hope
$25
Barn Adventure at Clovermead
Plan a Covid Adventure with Clovermead! Stay for 2 hours or stay for 8, and may-bee bring a picnic lunch for those little hungry Adventurers:) With so much to see and do, Adventurers can choose how they want to spend their 2 hours. Details
Mondays – Saturdays, until September 7, 2020
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$8.00
Private Tours and Sloth Encounters at Little Ray’s
Little Ray’s is now offering private tours and sloth encounter bookings. Details
By appointment
Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre, 869 Barton St EAST, Hamilton
$150 – $400
Souptogo Farmyard Experience
Farmyard offers something for everyone in the family! Play areas and equipment is geared for kids 0-12, and there is games, corn maze, fire pits, sunflower lookout and more for teens and adults. Details
Thursdays – Mondays | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Farm Yard on Labour Day Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
573 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
$8.50 pp
Twin Valley Zoo
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo is a 25 acre, family-run, wildlife park. Details
Daily | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
Regular admission
Splash Pad/Sunflower Adventure Side
Need to get away from the house for two hours or so? If so- come cool off in the Splash Pad, see the bees, goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, and Tom the turkey! Details
Mondays – Saturdays, until September 7, 2020
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$8.00
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
For more options see,
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
Enjoy a Picnic in the Park
Parks around Hamilton is now open to enjoy a fun time together with your family. Fly kites, go cycling or hiking, or just enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic basket and make it a day out!
Any Park in Hamilton
II. Live Music
Enjoy a Quarantine Concert
There are many free concerts live-streamed every day. Check them out.
- Weekend Concerts — Will be updated nearer to the date
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Movies
Movies at Landmark Cinemas. Details
Movies at Cineplex. Details
Playhouse Cinema. Details
Enjoy Live Theatre from around the World
With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theatres to shut their doors, many performing art centres have taken to being open virtually. Check out theatre performance online from around the world. Details
Drive-in Movies
What a 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
Archery Lessons
Archery is a self-challenging and rewarding activity, blending physical and mental resources. It is about consistency and precision and is easy to learn and practice while practicing social distancing! Details
Select days from July 20 to September 30, 2020
148 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton
$50-$90
Go Golfing
Golf courses across Hamilton are open. Book a tee time a enjoy a day of golf. Details
Various locations in Hamilton
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
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
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
The Power of Design: The Architecture of Hydro-Electric Buildings in Hamilton
Experience this free exhibit of imagery that will explore the architectural majesty of Hamilton’s beautiful hydro-electric buildings. Details
July 15 to December 31, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton
Regular admission
Downtown Stoney Creek Farmers Market
Framers Market in Downtown Stoney Creek on King Street E. Every Thursday from 4-7. Come down for some farm fresh foods, artisan, and food trucks!Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
King Street East, Stoney Creek
Free
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.
Make sure not to miss out on the Fountain Shows while here. Details
Wednesday through Sunday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Whistling Gardens Ltd., 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville
Around 45 minutes from Hamilton
$6.50 – $13.75
Rockton Farmers’ Market
Join us every Thursday for a weekly Farmers’ Market at the Rockton Fairgrounds. Safely shop from a variety of local Farmers and Vendors. Be sure to check out all this market has to offer: fresh produce, fruits and veggies, farm fresh eggs, bread, baking, pies, jams, jellies, preserves, sauces and spreads, locally raised meats, frozen meals and more! Details
Thursdays, until September 10, 2020 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rockton Fairgrounds, 812 Old Highway 8, Rockton
Free
Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walks
A tour 15 years in the making! Downtown Hamilton has some of its best ghost stories. Details
August 14, 28 & September 5, 2020
Royal Connaught Courtyard, Hamilton
$12.39 – $14.16 + tax
Free Hamilton Waterfront Walking Tour
“A Fresh Perspective” – A free walking tour that combines waterfront history and heritage with local insights and stories. Details
Daily, Until September 19, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Williams Fresh Cafe (Hamilton Waterfront), 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton
Pay what you feel
Hamilton’s Dark History Tour
Only dark and violent stories from true history. Not the Hamilton you know!Details
September 4, 2020
151 James St S, Hamilton
$10.62 – $13.27
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks. However, please obey any fishing location restrictions in the park as well as all public health guidelines on group sizes and physical distancing.
Visit Hamilton Area Attractions that are Open
Plan a visit to attractions in Hamilton
- Dundurn National Historic Site (including Dundurn Castle, The Hamilton Military Museum, and The Historic Kitchen Garden)
- Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
- The Art Gallery of Hamilton
- Art Gallery of Burlington
- Joseph Brant Museum
- Art Gallery of Burlington
- Royal Burlington Gardens
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
- Westfield Heritage Village grounds
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
Explore Public Art
Exploring Hamilton’s public artworks is one of the best physical distancing activities you can do. Details
Explore Canada or the World From Home
Explore Canada’s arctic, Winnipeg, National Parks and many more places from Home. Travel to international or outer space destinations like the international space station, discover Egypt’s Heritage Sites from tombs to monasteries or take a trip on scenic trains in Europe virtually.
VI. Food Events / Nightlife Events
Emo Night
Emo Night w/ Party Jesus! Details
Saturday, September 5, 2020 | 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM
Absinthe Hamilton, 38 King William St, Hamilton
No cover
A Taste for Every Season
Enjoy an idyllic summer afternoon featuring delicious wine, food and music! Details
Sunday, September 6, 2020 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, 3210 Staff Ave, St. Catharines
$99
VII. Virtual Events & Activities
Live: Murder on the Montreal Bullet
It’s New Year’s Eve, 2040. You received an invitation and ticket to a luxury private car on the inaugural trip of the first bullet train! A virtual futuristic speakeasy event. Details
Until Saturday, October 31, 2020 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
EdenX Virtual Escape Room
A virtual escape room series based on Mars. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, Until September 27, 2020 | Hours vary
Ladies Night: Mayhem at the Mardis Gras Masquerade
This is a 12-13 player Mardi Gras themed cocktail murder mystery party! Details
Saturdays, until September 05, 2020 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
All Together Now! Take-Home Banner Making Kits
WAHC celebrates Labour Day this year with a take-home banner making kit that makes all work visible and celebrates essential workers! Details
September 1 – 5, 2020 | 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Live show and tell | Saturday, September 5 | 1:00 PM
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.