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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, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026.
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I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Hamilton Fiesta Extravaganza
July 25-26, 2026
Bayfront Park – 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
Free
Summer Fun Fest
Enjoy a full day of family fun with live entertainment, including K-POP performances, meet and greets, face painting, airbrush tattoos, the Cogeco Fun Zone, and a few surprises along the way. Details
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:40 PM
Parking lot at Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
Free
Train Days
Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Details
July 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site, 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton
Free event! Museum admission by donation.
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Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
II. Live Music/ Live Theatre/Performing Arts
Dundas Live and Local
Enjoy the vibes in Downtown Dundas all summer long with live music, birthday celebrations, active art events, historic walking tours and other fun events each and every Saturday this summer. Details
Saturday, June 13 – August 29, 2026
Memorial Square, King & Sydenham, Downtown Dundas
Free admission
Hamilton Fringe Festival
Hamilton Fringe Festival is an action-packed performance festival that takes place every July across Hamilton. Details
July 15-26, 2026
Various locations in Hamilton
Free and ticketed
Route 905 Country Festival
The inaugural festival features major headliners Brett Kissel and Chase Rice, alongside a strong supporting lineup including Jade Eagleson, Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, and Madeline Merlo. Details
July 24 – 25, 2026
Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd S, Hamilton
$85 to $400
GO
“GO” is the story of a 336km journey that no one asked Laura Piccinin to go on. Creator of “LESBIHONEST”, “Every Silver Lining”, and “Apothecary”, and winner of Just for Laughs’ “Outstanding English Comedy Award”, Laura Piccinin brings a new, 90-minute comedic tale of outdoorsy adventure as she dares to walk 336km along the East Coast of Newfoundland as “WOMAN, ALONE”. While on her journey of trying not to get killed in the woods, she recounts the stories of her life, and the decisions she’s made in the face of danger (real or perceived) along the way. Details
July 25 – 26, 2026
Mills Hardware, 95 King St E, Hamilton
$14
Soundtrack of the City: Jazz Night
Experience the local music scene at Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum with the Soundtrack of the City: Soul Music Night! The Soundtrack of the City concert series, presented by the Tune In Foundation, brings amazing local artists to the stage of the Jim Green Bandshell for free live music in the park. While you’re here, head inside and discover the brand-new museum exhibition, Meet me at the Bandshell.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Hamilton
Free
Music on the Waterfront
Listen to live music at the Hamilton Waterfront on Thursdays in the summer. Details
Thursdays, June 4 – August 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Waterfront Stage Pier 8, Discovery Drive, Hamilton
Free; Donations appreciated
III. Sports
Tee Off For Mental Health
Come out and join the 10th annual Tournament!! Details
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Tee off 1:00 PM
Carlisle Golf Club, 523 Carlisle Road, Carlisle
$175
Hamilton Cardinals
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 7:35 PM
Bernie Arbour Stadium, 1100 Mohawk Rd E, Hamilton
$17.39
IV. Festivals, Exhibitions and Other Events
Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow
Grand River “Champion of Champions” Powwow is a time of sharing multi-cultural event of dancing and singing competition, along with local and national craft and food artisans that brings together people together from all across North America.
July 24-26, 2026
Ohsweken Speedway, 1987 Chiefswood Rd, Ohsweken
$5 – $15
Hamilton’s Dark History Walks
Dark History Tour – Only dark and strange stories in a city filled with them! Murder, mobsters, hangings and mayhem jammed into this captivating tour. All where they happened! Details
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Alleyway near Augusta & James South, 13 Augusta Street, Hamilton
$13 – $15 + fees and taxes
Flamborough Book Fair and Outdoor Craft Market
Join us for the Fifth Annual Flamborough Book Fair and Outdoor Crafters Market, celebrating local talent and the community. Come for the crafts, books, food, and fun—there’s something for everyone! Details
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
West Ave Cider House, 84 Concession 8 East, Hamilton
Free
War of 1812 Tour
Step into history at Burlington Heights, once a key British military stronghold from 1813 to 1815 and now the site of The Hamilton Cemetery. Join The Hamilton Military Museum, Battlefield House Museum, and Cemetery Chronicles Tours for a guided walk through this storied landscape. Discover the site’s strategic importance, hear vivid accounts of military life, and uncover compelling stories from the War of 1812. This engaging and informative tour brings the past to life in an unforgettable setting.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd., Hamilton
Free admission
Raging Gracefully
Who says you’ve got to have it all figured out by 30? 35? 40? The Chicks definitely didn’t get that memo. Big Chick Energy invites you to come along as they stumble headfirst into the graceful mess of becoming; balancing societal expectations and sanity in a world that feels like it’s spiraling. Told in their signature blend of sketch comedy and song, the Chicks take on the many “eras” of womanhood: chasing confidence, losing it, rebuilding it, and holding on to relationships as everything else shifts. Details
July 17 – 26, 2026
The Westdale, 1014 King Street West, Hamilton
$14-$14
Fringe on the Streets Walking Tour
Join us for this immersive walking tour where downtown Hamilton becomes the stage for a weird, wild, and wonderful set of five live shows.
July 17 – 19, 23 – 26, 2026
Hamilton Farmers’ Market (York & MacNab), Hamilton
Free
Yoga at the Gardens
Join Pamela as she focuses on a blend of movement and stillness, strength and flexibility, breath and awareness. Suitable for all levels. This program takes places outdoors at various garden locations. Details
Saturdays, June 13 – September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Full season: $350 + service fee & HST (Members 10% off)
Sunsets and Vines
Join us for Sunsets and Vines Music Nights on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer! Details
Friday and Saturday, June 19 – August 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ridge Road Estate Winery, 1205 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek
$10 cover
The Mad Hatter Tea — A Wonderland Afternoon Tea
The Mad Hatter Tea is a afternoon tea experience where classic tradition meets playful imagination. Guests are invited to discover a tower of curious savouries, imaginative patisserie, and enchanting confections designed to transport you into the Hatter’s eccentric world — one delicious bite at a time….. Details
Saturday – Sunday, June 6 – August 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Persona, 14 James St N, Hamilton
$65.00 per person
ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey
Explore the vibrant sculptural universe of artist and contemporary sculptor Ken Kelleher, internationally known as Anchorball. This massive outdoor exhibition transforms the garden into a vivid sculptural landscape where bold characters, imaginative narratives, and contemporary form merge with nature and blooms to create a world that feels full of wonder, yet deeply recognizable. Details
June 20 to September 20, 2026
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington
Included in your Garden Admission ticket or RBG Membership.
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 $16.80
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There is also a CHARITY COAT DRIVE at the Re/Max office at 4121 Fairview St in Burlington! Benefiting ‘The Hub’ in Hamilton. If you have any warm winter wear, tents or sleeping bags you’d like to donate – please stop by! We’d love to see you.
Don’t forget the Hamilton Pop Culture Festival this Saturday from 12-8pm! Lots of great stuff to browse and buy. Free admission.
LOCATION: The Devil’s Cellar, 20 Land Street, Hamilton