Wondering what to do to welcome the new year? Here is a list of New Year’s Eve/Day 2026 activities & events happening in and around Hamilton.
Contents
1. New Year’s Eve Family Activities
2. New Year’s Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance
3. More Things To Do on New Year’s Eve
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NYE in Burlington, Oakville & Milton
I. New Years Eve Fireworks & Family Activities
See Christmas Lights and Decorations
- Lakeside Festival of Lights – Stroll through the 60 magical lighting displays illuminating Burlington’s waterfront | December 31 | All day and night; January 1 | 4:00 PM – Midnight @ Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
- Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst – Glenhyrst Art Gallery gardens transformed into an illuminated wonderland | December 31 & January 1 | 6 PM – 9 PM @ Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, 20 Ava Rd, Brantford
- Winterlit – Nature Illuminated – Explore illuminated trails | December 31 | 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM; January 1 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM @ Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
- Simcoe Panorama – Enjoy twinkling lights | December 31 & January 1 | 6 PM – 10 PM @ Wellington Park, 50 Bonnie Drive, Simcoe
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II. New Years Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance
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A Few Places to Have New Year Dinner:
Do confirm open dates before planning.
- Spencer’s at the Waterfront
- Prime Steak + Raw Bar
- B-Side Social
- The Powerhouse
- District Kitchen + Bar
- Southcote 53
- Ancaster Mill
- The Keg Steakhouse
- Baci Ristorante
- Radius Restaurant
- Moxie’s Restaurant
- Aberdeen Tavern
- Milestones Restaurant
III. More Things To Do on New Year’s Eve
Visit Attractions in Hamilton
Do confirm opening hours before visiting
- Art Gallery of Hamilton | December 31 | Closed; Closed on New Year’s Day, January 1
- Joseph Brant Museum | December 31-January 1 | Closed
- Art Gallery of Burlington | Holiday Hours TBA; Regular hours – Tuesday – Wednesday | 10 AM – 9 PM
- Ireland House Museum | December 31 – January 1 | Closed
- Royal Burlington Gardens | Hendrie Park & RBG Centre – December 31 | 10 AM – 3 PM, Closed on January 1; Winter Wonders will be closed on December 31 & January 1.
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum | Closed
- Westfield Heritage Village | Open daily from sunrise to sunset, for use of the trails and natural areas
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