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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 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
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I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
The Royal Duck Bounce House
July 9 – August 2, 2026
Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
General Admission: $28.99/person
Train Days
Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Details
Sunday, July 12, 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.
Movies in the Park
Grab your snacks, your lawn chair, and your favourite blanket — it’s time for an unforgettable summer of outdoor movies in the County of Brant! Details
Hoppers | Friday, July 10, 2026 | Movie begins at dusk (varies)
Mount Pleasant Park, 555 Burtch Rd, Mt. Pleasant
non-perishable food donations
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Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
II. Live Music/ Live Theatre/Performing Arts
Dundas Live and Local – Something Every Saturday
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
Nick Maclean’s SNAGGLE feat the ALI BROS
Under the leadership of JUNO-nominated and 10x Global Music Award–winning jazz pianist NICK MACLEAN, SNAGGLE feat the ALI BROS launches into a daring new chapter: a suite of electrifying works inspired by the science fiction grandmaster ISAAC ASIMOV and his legendary FOUNDATION saga. Often described as “Canada’s answer to Snarky Puppy”, the band goes interstellar using their fearless sound, likened to a cross between electric-era Miles Davis and Rage Against the Machine, to map the rise and fall of galactic empires. Details
Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Henry’s On James, 303 James St N, Hamilton
$35
Concerts in the Garden
Bring a lawn chair or pack a blanket, grab a cold drink and enjoy performances featuring award-winning musicians in our lovely garden setting. Details
Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd, Burlington
$64.15
AfroJazz FEST Hamilton
The Hamilton AfroJazz FEST celebrates African, Afro-descendant and Francophone cultures by providing a platform for local and international artists to perform for a diverse audience, creating a unique cultural experience for community members, residents and visitors alike. Details
July 11 – 12, 2026
Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
Free outdoor event.
Soundtrack of the City: Country Night
Saturday, July 11, 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
Hamilton Cardinals
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7:35 PM
Bernie Arbour Stadium, 1100 Mohawk Rd E, Hamilton
$17.39
Forge FC
Cheer on Hamilton’s Forge FC at Tim Horton’s Field. Details
TELUS Canadian Championship QF: Forge FC vs. CS Saint-Laurent on Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
$28 & up
IV. Festivals, Exhibitions and Other Events
Because Beer Craft Beer Festival
Hamilton’s premier craft beer and cider festival returns to Pier 4 Park for an unforgettable weekend! Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample hundreds of craft beers and ciders from dozens of craft beer and cider makers, chat with brewers, and enjoy hours of fun. Details
July 10+11, 2026
Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Drive, Hamilton
Advance Weekend Pass: $111.38
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 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Alleyway near Augusta & James South, 13 Augusta Street, Hamilton
$13 – $15 + fees and taxes
Downtown Hamilton Ghost Walks
Traditional Ghost Tour with stories around real history and ghosts. Featuring haunted landmarks like the Royal Connaught, Right House, Hamilton Place, St. Paul’s Church & the Pigott Building. Details
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Royal Connaught Courtyard, 118 King St E, Hamilton
$14.50 – $16
Mindfulness Walks
Looking to unwind and reconnect with nature? Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is now offering guided mindful walks through the scenic conservation area. During this 2-kilometre walk, participants will experience nature in a calm and meaningful way, led by a certified guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Trainers. Details
Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
$21.25 – $25+HST; Register
Dining Al Fresco: Rock Garden
Join us at RBG Rock Garden for Dining Al Fresco. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared menu, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere designed for easy conversation and lingering at the table. It’s a simple, beautiful way to savour summer. Details
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Rock Garden, 1185 York Blvd. Hamilton
$127 (+ HST and $1 service fee)
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
Hawk Walk
Experience having a free-flying hawk fly and land next to you! During this private program, you will join our Raptor Centre staff and one of our trained Harris’s Hawks for a walk through a picturesque field setting. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, June 20 – September 6, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Mountsberg Conservation Area (Reservations Required), Milburough Line, Campbellville
$149 +HST plus park admission for a maximum of 2 people
Plus Size Market Hamilton
Polyester Plus and Ursa Major Vintage are delighted to host another Plus Size Vintage Market in Hamilton this July! The market brings together plus size vintage and preloved clothing vendors, small brands and designers, artists and makers for a day of fat joy and celebration, open to everyone. Details
Sunday July 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ringside Hamilton, 324 James St. N., Hamilton
Free
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
Salsa Saturdays on the Waterfront 2026
Start your Saturday nights off at the Pier 8 roller-rink with a beginner salsa lesson as the sun sets, dance the evening away to marvelous Latin music! Next, just because the sun has gone down, does not mean the party has to end! Take a short walk to 50 Leander Drive and dance ’til late indoors! Details
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Pier 8 Outdoor Skating Rink, 47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton
Free
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 that they received.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site, 41 Jackson St W, Hamilton
$15 per person. Pre-registration required. Limited tickets available.
Historic Battles Tour
Come for a walk with The Hamilton Military Museum and uncover some of the incredible battle and war stories from the past few centuries in the Hamilton Cemetery. In partnership with the Cemetery Chronicles, this free walking tour will give you a better understanding of our local heritage. Details
Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
The Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd.
Free admission
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