Hamilton 
Weekend events and activities in Hamilton, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Hamilton Latino Festival
Hamilton Latino Festival 2026 returns with everything you love: live music, art exhibitions, delicious food, local businesses, and much more! Details
August 14 – 16, 2026
Gage Park, 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton
Free and ticketed events
Family Birding: Summer
Does your family enjoy outdoor adventures? Would you like to learn about Ontario bird species and how to identify them in nature? Are you interested in taking up birding as a family hobby? If any of these questions resonate with you, then “Family Flock Adventures” is the program for you! Details
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd. Hamilton
$20 per participant per session + $2 service Fee & HST (Members 10% off)
Family Fun Day
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, Hamilton
$5.00 per family
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
A Chorus Line
Its original Broadway run in 1975 stretched to an astonishing 6,137 performances, making it the longest‑running show in Broadway history until the late 1990s and is still one of the longest running productions of all time. Celebrated around the world, A Chorus Line earned nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, and Best Direction, as well as the Olivier Award for Best Musical for its acclaimed West End production. It also received the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama—a rare and prestigious honour for a musical, cementing its legacy as one of the most decorated shows in theatre history.
August 13 – 16, 2026
Peller Hall at Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St East, Ancaster
$32.58 – $57.44
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 Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats play against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Tim Hortons Field. Details
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hamilton Stadium, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton
$18 and up + applicable taxes and fees
Hamilton Cardinals
vs Welland Jackfish – Food Fest on Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7:35 PM
vs London Majors – Baseball for All on Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 4:05 PM
Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium, 1100 Mohawk Rd E, Hamilton
$17.39
Yoga at the Gardens
Saturdays, June 13 – September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton
Full season: $350 + service fee & HST (Members 10% off)
IV. Festivals, Exhibitions and Other Events
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 14, 29, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Grafton Square, 2 King St West, Dundas
$14.50 – $16
Celebrity Chef Dinner with Erica Karbelnik
A one-of-a-kind, unforgettable evening of open-air dining awaits. This dinner features a specially curated menu and table side explanations by Top Chef Canada Season 9 winner (2021), Erica Karbelnik. Celebrated for her ingredient-driven approach and refined, thoughtful cooking style, Karbelnik brings a distinctive culinary perspective to this exclusive one-night-only experience—transforming the season’s finest ingredients into an inspired multi-course menu. 19+ Event. Details
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton
$225
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, August 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Royal Connaught Courtyard, 118 King St E, Hamilton
$14.50 – $16
Harvey’s Cares for Kidneys – Support the Kidney Foundation
Grab a bite and support the fight! On Saturday, August 15, for every Angus Burger Combo and Veggie Burger Combo purchased, Harvey’s will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Kidney Foundation. The Kidney Foundation provides valuable programs and services to people living with kidney disease, as well as funds vital kidney-related research. Details
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Harvey’s, 1575 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton
$13.29
Smoke Dance Celebration
Join us for a community celebration featuring Smoke Dance, culture, and connection. Details
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk St., Brantford
Free event
Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music
Celebrate Hamilton, City of Music with this new exhibition! The show will highlight local musicians, from Jackie Washington to Boris Brott, Terra Lightfoot and the Arkells, as well as the industry that helps to create and share this music.
Explore stories from Hamilton’s many recording studios and learn about the contributions of promoters, venue owners, songwriters, photographers and sound engineers to your favourite Hamilton songs, before stepping back and reveling in the nostalgia of iconic Hamilton concerts and music venues, past and present.
January 27, 2026, through February 14, 2027
Tuesdays through Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visitor Experience Centre, 28 James St N, Hamilton
Free
Art Crawl on James North
Come explore Art Crawl, where you’ll be met with the friendly welcome of a block party and the excitement of a street festival where you never know what you might stumble across. The best way to experience Art Crawl is to set off on foot and bring a few friends. Details
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM
James Street North, Hamilton
Free
1939-45: Collection Highlights
The museum’s collection consists of over 15,000 small artifacts and archival material relating to the First and Second World War, the Cold War, and beyond.
This exhibit features some of the most interesting and unique items held in our vault from the period of 1939 to 1945. The artifacts featured hold personal memories for the people who donated them to our collection and are shared throughout the exhibit.
Ongoing
Wednesday to Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope
Exhibition 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.
Saturday Pop-Up Markets
King William transforms into a Pop-Up Marketplace from 11 am to 5 pm. Grab coffee or lunch on Restaurant Row and browse the offerings from some of Hamilton’s most exciting local artists and entrepreneurs until September 5. Details
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
King William Street at James St., Hamilton
Free Event
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 World of Bees Show
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. Slide your hand into a warm beehive. Details
Monday – Saturday, June 27 – September 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$22 – $25 + HST
The Mad Hatter Tea — A Wonderland Afternoon Tea
The Mad Hatter Tea is an 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