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Weekend Events & Activities in and around Hamilton
Weekend events and activities in Hamilton including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13, 2025.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Rockton World’s Fair
The Rockton World’s Fair is where rural and urban meet up for a good old Thanksgiving weekend of family and friends. Details
October 10 to 13, 2025
Rockton World’s Fairground, 812 Old Hwy 8, Rockton
$7 – $18
Burford Fall Fair
October 11 to 12, 2025
Burford Fair, 6 Park Ave, Brant
$8 to $20
Harvest Festival Weekends
Enjoy fresh air and the beautiful scenery, while creating wonderful everlasting memories with family and friends! Activities to choose from include: Live music, Licenced BBQ & Cafe, Wine & Cider Tastings, Tours, Campfire with Marshmallow Roasting, Children’s’ Fun Zone, Fall Fun Games, and more. Details
Saturday & Sunday, September 20 – October 26 , 2025 |11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery, 1468 Highway #8, Grimsby
$30.95 – $35.95 + tax
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 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
$17.50+
The Hanes Corn Maze
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
Monday to Friday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM
Saturday and Sunday | 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Hanes Corn Maze, Dundas
$14.09 – $21.32
Corn Maze at Carluke Orchards
Explore the corn maze and the fields at Carluke Orchards. Find the perfect pumpkins and squashes for carving and decorating!!! Details
Tuesday – Saturday | 8:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday | 11:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Carluke Orchards, 2194 Shaver Road S., Ancaster
Wristbands are $10.00 a person and free for Ages 4 and under.
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PYO Apples
Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery, 1468 Highway #8, Grimsby
Carluke Apple Orchard, 2194 Shaver Rd S., Ancaster
Luna Farms, 8th Road, Stoney Creek
The Apple Orchard Inc., 1668 Ontario 6, Hamilton
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
For more options see,
Pumpkin Patches
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II. Live Music/ Live Theatre/ Performing Arts
In Spite of Ourselves – An Evening of John Prine
John Prine is widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation. Essentially creating the americana and roots genres of music with his mixture of country, contemporary and folk music.
The four-time Grammy Award winner & Lifetime Achievement recipient was known for humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, as well as his serious songs with social commentary and songs that recollect sometimes melancholy tales from his life.
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 7:30 PM
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
$39.50 – $44.50
The Music of The Secret Path with Special Guests
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
$32.50 – $57.50
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others
The symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune and more!! Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:00 PM
FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
$65 and up
The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert
Experience the most wonderful music from the Harry Potter movies in a unique concert evening with a special guest from the movies, the Magical Film Orchestra and magical illusions! The program includes film soundtracks by five-time Oscar winner John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Academy Award winner Alexandre Desplat, as well as the most beautiful music from the screenplay “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”. This magical concert will make the hearts of all Harry Potter fans beat faster!! Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 4:00 PM
FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
$65 and up
The Music of the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbits & The Rings of Power are coming! In a magnificent concert with a film music orchestra, choir, and star guests, the dark voice of “Saruman” actor Sir Christopher Lee introduces you to the musical world of J.R.R. Tolkien: From the threatening sounds of Mordor and the shrill attacks of the Black Riders to the beautiful lyrical melodies of the elves! A special guest from the original film cast presents “The music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & The Rings of Power – The Concert”! Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM
FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
$65 and up
The Music of Carlos Santana
Feel the fiery Latin rock rhythms of Carlos Santana! The Music of Carlos Santana on October 11 ignites the stage with hits like “Oye Como Va,” “Black Magic Woman,” and “Smooth.” Fronted by guitar virtuoso Javier “Jay” Vazquez (known as the “Canadian Carlos Santana”), this 8-piece band delivers Santana’s electrifying sound with passion and precision. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St East, Ancaster
$45.40
ROCKTOBERFEST at The SHED
From the musical mastermind that brought us Duelling Pianos, don’t miss ROCKTOBERFEST – an Oktoberfest-themed musical celebration featuring the talented Sandy Vine and his new band BIG BUN & THE SAUSAGES!
Saturday, October 11 come to Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. and experience the fun of a Taproom favourite with a fun-new twist. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Shawn & Ed Brewing Co, 65 Hatt Street, Hamilton
$25.68
The Time Capsule
Hilarious, heartfelt, and a little bit off the rails—just like life. Set in a Hamilton church basement, this whip-smart comedy brings together an unforgettable crew: a menopausal teacher desperate to stay relevant, a rough-around-the-edges church cleaner who tells it like it is, a Gen Z bartender with a chip on her shoulder, a heartbroken Winners sales clerk who knows too much about throw pillows, and a hockey-obsessed husband quietly wondering where his life went. Details
October 1 – 18, 2025
Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St Hamilton
$31.64 – $110.74
Mad Professor
NO PROTECTION 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR with Odario. Details
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Doors 7:00 PM
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton
$30 (+SC/HST)
See a Movie at the Drive-in
Catch a movie at a drive-in near you.
Starlite Drive-in Stoney Creek
III. Sports
Brantford Bulldogs
vs. Sudbury Wolves on Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM
vs. Ottawa 67s on Friday, October 12, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Brantford Civic Centre, Brantford
$15 & up
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Experience the game-day excitement with friends and family and watch the Cats compete in what will surely be an exciting game. Make sure to get to the stadium early for gameday music and catch local talent performing on the Stipley Stage Battle of the Bands before kick-off. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton
$40 and up + applicable taxes and fees
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
Dundurn Castle & Ghost Bus Tour
Starting on a bus and a 1-hour tour of the Haunted City. Stories of voodoo, insanity, our first haunted house and much more. Featuring Century Manor Asylum, Auchmar, the Armouries and Custom House. Details
Saturdays, October 4 – 25, 2025 | Hourly 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd, Hamilton
$34
Saturday Pumpkin Festival
Celebrate the world of pumpkins this fall! Bee sure not to miss the Pumpkin Cannon Show and Candy Cannon Show! Enjoy a wagon ride, barrel of fun ride or bee train ride, visit farm animals, get lost in the corn maze, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and enjoy the fall decorations and family photo opportunities. Take a spin on the pedal carts or bounce on the giant jumping pillows, over 50 family experiences to enjoy, which are included with your admission. Details
September 13, 2025 – November 1, 2025
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$22 + HST
Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show
Come to the largest outdoor horse show in Canada! You’ll also find wonderful displays, competitions, art, a wide variety of food, indoor local market, and top notch concerts! Details
October 7 – 13, 2025
Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South Dr, Simcoe
$13
You Go, Girl! Awards, presented by Sisters in Sync.
In honour of International Day of The Girl, You Go, Girl! Awards celebrates the potential and achievements of girls ages 8-21 in the city of Hamilton and Ontario. Whether they received top honours and scholarships for post-secondary, are volunteers in the community, or have demonstrated significant personal improvement; we want to acknowledge the little and big moments in their lives that often go unnoticed. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 5:30 – 10:30 PM
1 Summers Ln, Hamilton
$65 – $90 + tax
Family Fun at The Apple Orchard
At the orchard, families can pick their own apples while enjoying wagon rides, sunflower fields, animals, pumpkin and squash fields, a corn maze, candy apples, retired old tractors, sweet cider, a corn pit play area, a grain bin, walking trails, a hay jump and more! Details
Thursdays – Mondays | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Apple Orchard Inc., 1668 Ontario 6, Hamilton
$10.84 – $11.73 + HST
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
October 10 – 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Whistling Gardens Ltd., 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville
Regular admission
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
Select Dates, September 17 – October 12, 2025
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
$24.95 – $49.95
Hermitage Ruins Ghost Walks
The Hermitage Ruins is our classic one-of-a-kind tour into the haunted forest at night. It’s all starts in the rarely opened gatehouse before abandoning light for darkness. Down a short path to the hidden place with much history, legends and ghosts. Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 | Multiple Times
Hermitage Parking Lot, Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster
$14.50 to $16.50
P.A. Day Camp | STEM
Have fun exploring the new exhibition, “Iron Willed: Women in STEM” at Joseph Brant Museum! We’ll learn about amazing discoveries and inventions, and try our hand at some experiments. Camp is for ages 5-12. Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington
$49.50 – $55.00
Dundas Ghost Walks
Experience the chilling quiet of the historic town of Dundas. Featuring the Collins, Shawn & Ed Brewery, and a sinister history of old hotels. Along with the ghost of the Post Office and a disturbing “Death Pact”. Plus more… Details
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Grafton Square, 2 King St West, Dundas
$14.00 to $16.00 + tax
Ireland House After Dark: Victorian Mourning
This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House, draped in mourning, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death, and the practical arrangements that had to be made. Details
Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM
Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington
$15
Fear Farm
Visit Fear Farm during the season and enjoy the world famous hayride and 7 legendary outdoor haunts to visit. Come enjoy the live horses on the hayride, the action, the actors, the atmosphere. This is the fall event not to miss. Details
select dates, September 27 – October 31, 2025
936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright
$59.99 & up
Ontario Culture Days
The Ontario Culture Days Festival is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage taking place each fall across the province. Details
September 19 – October 12, 2025
Various locations across Ontario
Free
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
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
RBG Trails, Burlington
$25 + HST & $1 Service Fee (Members 10% off)
Spencer Gorge Conservation Area
Get outdoors for a hike in Spencer Gorge this fall to enjoy the colourful leaves that frame Tew Falls, views from Dundas Peak, and the iconic Websters Falls. You’ll need a reservation during this popular time of year, so make sure to book online early.. Details
Reservations start from September 27, 2025
Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
Reservations required
The Black Parade Halloween Emo Night
Emos of Guelph, on Saturday October 11th, we join The Black Parade w/ DJ Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats! We will be celebrating spooky season by spinning the classic emo anthems we all love + MORE! Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10:00 PM
Sonic Hall, 12 Wyndham St N, Guelph
$13.10
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
V. Thanksgiving Events & Dinner
Thanksgiving at Westfield: Bread!
We are taking a look at bread! Every time period and every culture has some type of bread that forms an important part of the diet. How did they bake bread in the early 1800s? What was used as a leavening agent in the Victorian era? How much did it cost to buy a loaf of bread in the early 1900s? Come find out. Yes, there will be turkey this weekend – our family craft is making your very own turkey friend. Details
October 12 – 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
Regular admission
Annual Thanksgiving Herb Giveaway
Don’t miss your last chance to visit the Historic Kitchen Garden before it closes for the year. Drop by to enjoy the fall colours and pick up a free savoury herb bundle to use for your Thanksgiving celebrations (while supplies last). Details
October 11 – 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard
Free
Thanksgiving Turkey Take-Out
- The Innsville Restaurant on October 12 – 13
- Pepperwood – October 11; Pre-order by October 6
- Familia Fine Foods – October 11 – 12; Pre-order by October 6
- Southcote 53 Tap & Grill on October 11–13
- District Kitchen & Bar on October 11–13
- The Powerhouse on October 11–13
Thanksgiving Dinner Dine-In
- The Innsville Restaurant on October 12
- District Kitchen & Bar on October 11–13
- Swiss Chalet – until October 13
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