Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions. Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Royal Canadian International Circus 2025
August 21 to September 1, 2025
Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
$39.50 to $60
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 1, 2025
Parade Starts 10:30 AM at the corner of Bay Street and Stuart Street
Picnic following the parade and runs until 3:00 PM
Bayfront Park, 200 Harbourfront Drive, 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
August 29 to September 1, 2025
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
$2 to $4
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
$24.95 – $49.95
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, August 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Paramount Park, 1170 Paramount Drive, Stoney Creek
goodwill donation of $5 per person or $10 per family gratefully accepted
Clovermead Adventure Farm
Spend some time with the beekeeper and see and learn some unique bee things, Try pumping the bellows of the bee smoker or perhaps if you dare you can touch a stingless drone bee. Meet the queen, listen and smell a hive up close. Details
Monday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The World of Bees Show: June 30, 2025 – August 30, 2025
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$22 + HST
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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
August 31 to September 1, 2025 | 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 $18
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, April 26 – November 2, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
$12.50 – $24
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, Obstacle Course, Corn Pit, Straw Castle, Mini Maze, Tractor Go-Karts. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, from August 30, 2025
Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
$17.50+
Flower Field at Brantwood Farms
Stroll through the 3-acre flower field, enjoying the sights and smells of over 70 varieties of flowers, including sunflowers, lisianthus, zinnias, dahlia,s and sweet peas. Details
Thursday – Sunday all summer long.
Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
Varies
Paris Fair 2025
Midway rides and games, carnival food, demolition derbies, agricultural competitions, live family entertainment and so much more! Details
August 28 to September 1, 2025
Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St, Paris
$10 – $22
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
Music on the Waterfront
Listen to live music at the Hamilton Waterfront on Thursdays in the summer. Details
Thursday, June 5 – August 28, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Waterfront Stage Pier 8, Discovery Drive, Hamilton
Free; Donations appreciated
Roney with special guest Fully Bad from Jamaica
If you’re a fan of Canadian hip hop, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of Roney. He’s known as the unstoppable rapper from The 6ix, consistently dropping music, bangers after bangers. Roney has countless of hit songs and is one of the hardest working rappers in Canada thus why he’s the reasons he’s known as The Hardest Out. Details
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Zen Lounge, 69 John Street South, Hamilton
$35 to $70
The British Legends Tribute
The British Legends is comprised of four outstanding tribute artists performing the hit songs of Freddie Mercury, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney. You will hear every song done note for note, chord for chord, exactly like the original recordings! These very talented Canadian singers possess amazing vocals with the look and sound that will leave you mesmerized! Details
August 29 – 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
Chudleigh’s, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills
$24
Duran Duran – Blue Silver
Relive the magic of the ’80s with Blue Silver, the premier Duran Duran tribute band. Delivering spot-on vocals, high-energy performances, and all the iconic hits, Blue Silver captures the essence of one of the most influential bands of the era. Get ready to dance and sing along to favourites like “The Reflex,” “Girls on Film,” and more!! Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Chudleigh’s, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills
$23
III. Live Theatre/Performing Arts
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
The second longest-running West End comedy in history with translations into over thirty languages, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) sees three charismatic, wildly ambitious actors attempt to present all thirty-seven of Shakespeare’s plays in a single performance. Details
Tuesdays – Saturdays, August 12 – 30, 2025 | 700 PM
Dundurn Castle Park, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Pay-What-You-Can with a $20 recommended contribution
Movie Night in Hendrie Park
Enjoy a family movie in the gardens, all for a great cause!
Movie: The Wild Robot (2024) If you’re looking for a film that’s both heartwarming and thought-provoking, The Wild Robot is a must-watch. When a robot named Roz washes up on a remote island, she must learn to survive in the wild—and in doing so, discovers what it means to truly live. With stunning animation, a powerful story about connection and identity, and a cast of unforgettable animal characters, this film blends adventure, emotion, and nature in a way that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | Pre-movie activities 6:30 PM; Movie begins 8:00 PM
RBG – Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W
$10 – $20 (+$2 service fee)
The Carnival of Animals
The Carnival of Animals is a classical music composition by Camille Saint-Saëns, often used to introduce children to the world of classical Western music with movements devoted to elephants, chickens, and turtles. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Dundurn Castle Park, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Pay-What-You-Can with a $20 recommended contribution
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
Labour Day Classic – Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts
Monday, September 1, 2025 | 2:30 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. Details
August 30 – 31, 2025
Bronte Harbour Yacht Club, 2514 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
There is no fee to race in this regatta.
Yoga with Goats
Come enjoy a gentle yoga flow while hanging out and cuddling with cute and adorable goats! Details
Yoga with Goat | Saturday, August 30 | 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Triple C Farm, 500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster
$40 + HST
Yoga at the Gardens
Saturdays, June 28 to September 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton
Single Session: $20 + HST & $2 Service Fee
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
RANGTAALI Hamilton
Experience an Unforgettable Night of Garba in Hamilton! Panghat Entertainment proudly presents Rangtaali Hamilton 2025 featuring the sensational Aishwarya Majmudar – one of the most loved voices in the Garba world. Get ready for an evening filled with vibrant rhythms cultural pride and electrifying energy. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Gage Park, 1000 Main St E, Hamilton
$15
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 7, 2025
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Theresa Caputo Live!
Known for her unique ability to communicate with those who have passed on, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans as Spirit guides her through the audience, and a full-stage video display ensures that everyone in the theater has an up-close experience regardless of seat location.Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them—just in a different way.
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 3:00 PM
FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
$85 and up
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
$8.95 to $15.95
The McQuesten Family Tour at Hamilton Cemetery
The McQuesten Family Tour serves as a window into Hamilton’s past, offering participants a deeper appreciation for the individuals who shaped the city. The serene setting of the cemetery and the engaging storytelling make this tour both educational and reflective, providing insight into the intertwined history of the McQuesten family and Hamilton.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Whitehern Historic House & Garden, 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton
Free event
Wellness at Whitehern – A Historic Mental Health Tour
Learn about the McQuestens’ experiences navigating mental illness through the life of Margaret Edna, the youngest McQuesten daughter. Using archival resources, the tour will reveal some of the family’s mental health experiences, coping mechanisms, and the family support which they received. This tour will also discuss caregiver fatigue, societal stigma, how socio-economic status affects access to resources in the in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The tour will be followed by a wellness activity in the Whitehern gardens. Please be advised that this tour will include mature topics.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Whitehern Historic House & Garden, 41 Jackson St. West, Hamilton
$15 per person; Pre-registration required
Vintage Swing Dancing at Pier 8
Join us down at the waterfront at Pier 8 for vintage swing dancing at sunset every Sunday from July 6 to August 31.
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Pier 8 – Waterfront Stage, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton
Free outdoor event
Historic Kitchen Garden Pop-Up
Hamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, a child-focused interactive space. This area of the garden was inspired by excerpts from The Diary of Sophia MacNab, as Sophia describes playing in the kitchen garden and growing a small plot of fruits and vegetables with her younger sister. This new garden features plants selected to inspire kids to touch, smell and interact with nature.
August 30 – 31, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Free outdoor garden event.
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
Fridays & Saturdays, August 23 – September 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Whistling Gardens, 698 Concession 3 Townsend, Wilsonville
$20 to $30 + taxes and fees
Dundas Ghost Walks
Ghosts, murders, mobsters and the infamous Death Pact in the beautiful town of Dundas. Featuring the Collins, Shawn & Ed Brewery, and a sinister history of old hotels. Plus more… Details
Friday, August, 29, 2025 | 08:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Grafton Square, 2 King St West, Dundas
$14.00 to $16.00
Talons and Tailfeathers
If you’re looking for a closer encounter with the Mountsberg Raptors then you’ll love Talons & Tailfeathers. Learn all about the amazing features of raptors and meet a few of our resident raptors up close. Details
Friday – Sunday, August 29 – 31, 2025
Mountsberg Conservation Area (Reservations Required), Milburough Line, Campbellville
$10 per person + Gate fee
Waterdown Farmers’ Market
The outdoor Saturday morning Market returns for its 11th 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 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551, 79 Hamilton St North
Free
Escape the Ghost Ship
Prepare to weigh anchor and set sail in a brand-new immersive escape adventure! Tonight’s the night you and your crew plan to steal a ship for your very own–but no one expects the abandoned ship in the harbour to be the cursed ghost ship of Bethany Bishop! Now, to secure the ship (and your immortal souls), you’ll need to help free the ghosts of Bethany Bishop and her crew, before the curse claims its next victims… Details
Thursday through Sunday | 5:45 PM, 7:45 PM & 9:45 PM
200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
$59.00 Per Person
Maple Leaves and Tulips: Then and Now
This temporary exhibit commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and highlights the major role played by Canadians during the Liberation of the Netherlands in the final nine months of the Second World War. Historical moments are evoked to illustrate the strong ties that united the two countries during the terrible winter of 1945.April 17 to December 31, 2025
Wednesday to Sunday – 9 am to 5 pm
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope
Exhibit is FREE with admission. Regular admission rates are Adult (18 – 64) $14.25, Senior (65+) $12.50, Student (13 – 17) $12.50, Youth (6 – 12) $9.75. Free admission for museum members and children 5 & under.
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 & August 2025 | 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 ALL GUILDS SHOW
The ALL GUILDS SHOW showcases the artists who make and learn at the AGB including the Burlington Fine Arts Association, Burlington Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Latow Photographers Guild, Burlington Potters Guild, Burlington Rug Hooking Craft Guild, and Burlington Sculptors and Carvers.
August 23 – September 7, 2025
Lee-Chin Family Gallery – Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington
Free
Taking Root: Recent Acquisitions
Taking Root brings to light some of the AGH’s newest additions to our permanent collection, showcasing a diverse range of artists, media, and perspectives. From contemporary voices to historical anchors, these works offer a window into the conversations and curiosities guiding our collections today.
June 26, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, Hamilton
Regular Admission
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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